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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1912
Page
6
The document lists editorial and management names including Selivar Kr Hollinay Susinez and H. W. Gray, with Clare Home Renlacs moon River Howell Jr Eyre. The page shows a reordered roster and staff roles for the publication.
Readable fragments cover subscriptions for The Constitution, Washington Bureau details, and distribution points in New York. Includes editorial musings on political figures, China coverage, Spring imagery, and tepid commentary on tariffs, trusts, and public sentiment, with scattered quotes and jokes.
The piece argues the Republican party is weak and the Democratic party strong on tariff policy. It singles out Oscar Underwood as the key architect of the Democrats' tariff plan, asserting his influence over schedules in Congress and Taft's ability to veto. The article predicts the tariff will decide the coming campaign.
A Washington based critique decries the House Expenditures committee on post offices for seven months of stalled probes into Hitchcock era abuses. It condemns delays, ignores Atlanta Chamber pleas, and questions political meddling, patronage, and the fate of witnesses amid a looming presidential year.
Chief Jentzen of the sanitary department vows strict enforcement to cleanse premises before hot weather. All residents must use sealed garbage cans, sealed earth closets, and airtight manure piles, with penalties for noncompliance. Ignores endanger health of all neighbors within half a mile.
A quirky column blends verse and satire on campaigns and money in politics. It ribbingly contrasts budget worries and fashion with public demands, lampoons recall talk, and features a Bluebird character commenting on noisy campaign rhetoric. It closes with a Brer Williams dialect piece on meat trust scrutiny.
Americas Ga March 7 Special The withdrawal of Agriculture Commissioner Thomas G Hudson from the third district congressional race to run for governor shocks local political circles He had campaigned actively in the district and many had supported him Now Charles R Crisp leads the race aided by a large following Judge ZA Littlejohn may join later to boost interest in the contest Hudson plans a formal gubernatorial announcement to appear Sunday morning
A divorce action was filed yesterday in the superior court clerk Robart L. Jones's court. The suit names Jones, alleging that partners seek full separation. The document outlines the divorce proceedings and related filings from the prior day.
J J Abbott and family heard cries as a jury found Abbott guilty of robbing a mall pouch containing $10,000 in currency last summer at Tarpon Springs. The money, hidden in a hollow log on his property, was found after hunters tracked a rabbit to the spot. An appeal preceded the sentencing. Abbott is a well known Brookaville resident.
Baltimore March 17 Special Mrs Mary E Edmonds widow of Rev Richard H Edmonds died at 7 30 this morning at the Roland Park home of her son Richard H Edmonds editor of The Manufacturers Record She was born near Norfolk Virginia September 9 1830 and had lived in the city nearly forty years Survived by son daughter Miss Bessie Edmonds and four grandchildren Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday at the Roland Park home
The National Wholesale Lumber Dealers Association closes its two day annual session in Louisville with Edward Hines of Hines Lumber Company receiving strong backing. Resolutions praise his years of membership and integrity while urging restraint over charges in the Stephenson and Lorimer cases until authorities act. Officers named include President Franklyn E. Parker, Treasurer Fred W. Cote, Secretary E. F. Perry. Next meeting site to be chosen in May. Western city preferred, Nashville among supporters.
Pablo Arosemena resumed the presidency of Panama this morning amid pressure from supporters who feared his removal would bar him from the upcoming election. The six month leave of absence, granted by the supreme court on February 1, is now no longer in effect, and he is ineligible for the next four years. Don Rodolfo Chiari has held executive power during the absence.
Washington March 7 Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee decided to support the steel tariff revision bills as passed by the House. The Republican majority will report the bill negatively. Democrats will register the House measure then seek common ground with progressive Republicans. Some progressive leaders expect to find common ground, while regular Republicans show indifference, citing assurances of a presidential veto against measures not based on tariff board reports.
New York report describes Abraham AH of Everett Massachusetts who wounded himself in a room after a broken engagement with Miss Dora Katz. He died shortly after despite efforts as Dora cried and expressed sorrow. The incident followed a dispute over their engagement and marriage plans.
Emperor Wilhelm invites Lieutenant Cel oneka of Goethals to lunch at the palace on March 10, delaying Colona Guethala’s return to the Panama canal project. The note reflects Berlin interest in U.S. canal work and the timing of travel plans amid diplomatic attention.
Governor Brown released a list of 29 aides each holding the rank of lieutenant colonel and one chief of aides with the rank of colonel. The new staff includes 18 returning members and 12 new appointees drawn from across Georgia. The first public duty is the Confederate veterans reunion in Macon May 9, with cadet escort from Georgia Military Academy.
Dr. Claude A. Smith city chemist says non-residents seek admission to the Battle Hill sanitarium. An Italian family case with Giovanni Scardina and Berince Castagna shows five months in Atlanta and alleged funds. Charity officials face action. the sick woman and children may be sent back to Philadelphia.
Washington March 1 Speaker Champ Clark presides over the house on his sixty second birthday as congress meets in session A large attendance applauds the speaker Rainey Hainey and Austin pay tribute Cannon praises Clark and hopes to see him reach a hundred years The speaker turns the gavel over to Briand and leaves the chamber amid cheers
Chicago March 7. Louise Vermilya was freed on the charge of murdering Policeman Arthur Bissonnette by poison but was immediately rearrested on a warrant accusing her of murdering Richard T. Smith, a railroad employee who died March 11, 1911, after arsenic was given at the Vermilya home. The dismissal of the Bissonnette case prompted protest from her counsel.
W H Clifton, a prominent Eufaula businessman, found a note on his Broad street home stating I will kill you yet after an earlier carbolic acid poisoning attempt left him with serious burns. The note, seized by police, follows last week’s attempted poisoning and marks a new lead in the case.
Charles G. Gates son of the late John W. Gates asks Stanley chairman of the steel trust investigation for the vouchers of witness fees and mileage paid to his father. The due amount is 24 dollars 70 cents and is sought for memorial purposes.
Oklahoma City March 7 Mrs Bessie Gentry was found guilty of first degree murder in the death of her husband Thomas J Gentry on the night of January 5 6. The jury fixed life imprisonment and the courtroom tension remained high as the verdict was read. A separate case involves Eliot age 48 who is to be tried. Jesse Mack ey testified evidence will be given and a ten year sentence is possible for the colleague.
In Cleveland five Pullman cars of Lake Shore and Michigan Southern train No 25 derailed near Collinwood yards after a suspected broken wheel. Aboard were few minor injuries as the northbound run was late. in Bellefontaine the New York Central Limited crashed into a freight train and derailed, with the engine rolling down an embankment as crew escaped unharmed.
New Orleans March 7 Dr Oscar Dowling president of the Louisiana board of health led a crusade against filth in city restaurants. He began earning $1.50 a day offered by the Gem restaurant manager to show how to clean up. He will donate earnings to charity. Vendors in the French market were ordered to clean up by Tuesday night and Havana American Tobacco Co received a 48 hour notice. premises called the cradle of tuberculosis by the medical examiner.
In Washington on March 7 plans for a $350,000 Southern Methodist temple were discussed by the building committee. Secretary Rev. George S. Sexton of Dallas said $265,600 has been raised and construction will start when $275,000 is subscribed. Bishops W. A. Candler, 0 Hoss, John Kilge, and Rev. Drove By Murry are on the committee.
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