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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1912
Page
4
A jumble of campaign chatter, editorials, and notices from a Georgia newspaper. It covers candidates and positions, mentions Beveridge, Roosevelt, La Follette, and Taft, plus local notices and travel alerts for subscribers and carriers. The piece blends political commentary with ads and routine notices.
The article denounces Attorney General Wickersham for pushing W H Lewis into the American Bar Association despite strong opposition over social equality. It labels the move as petty Jim Crow politics and notes protests from distinguished lawyers leading the committee to rescind the action. The AG then campaigns to reinstate Lewis, threatening resignation to pressure the group.
Fragmentary OCR style notes discuss an agreement, months ahead, and constructive Chinese states. Mentions: rapacity dissipated and people left to work out new problems without interference. Emphasizes a friendly national stance and upcoming tasks.
A collage of frontier ballad style verses about racing and crossing Jordan's stormy banks parades alongside a satirical letter to a congressman about fences and seed. It mentions Iva Run boys and a Band, plus a quip about the office seeking candidates for announcements. The Popular Ones comments on campaign fees.
A Covington plan urged by Mayor George T. Smith and the Woman's Civic Improvement Club asks the entire town to transform itself into a scrubbing brigade on March 14. Prizes will reward boys who collect the most old cans, bottles, and rubbish to a designated spot as Georgia cities rally for sanitation to curb typhoid and malaria.
The Honorable W. G. Brantley confirms he will not seek re election, ending a long tenure in the elev enth Georgia congressional district. A stalwart of Ways and Means and Judiciary committees, he exits with notable debate skill and legal expertise. His departure marks a loss of an energetic public servant and venerable statesman to private law practice.
The Sulzer resolution in the House congratulates the Chinese people on self-government. England Russia Germany and Japan signal intent to cooperate with the United States to preserve the Chinese republic. The article lauds American initiative and its role in promoting popular government as civilization’s first great demonstration.
D T Penny aged 60 formerly of Novia Michigan, living in Columbus for over a year, shot and killed himself in a saloon pool room. A letter found in his pocket urged no one to blame others and asked his Bible to be buried with him.
March 8 report notes calls for Judge Daniel to enter the race. The Flint circuit presiding judge is highlighted as facing a strong charge to the grand juries. The piece mentions attention from the state and references political maneuvering around the election.
Dublin Ga March Special It took full returns from yesterday's primary to determine winners in multiple offices The list includes W A Wood ordinary B S Baldwin clerk of the city court J Flanders sheriff B D Keen tax collector J W Rowe tax receiver S T Hall treasurer W H H McLendon surveyor J B Hicks judge of city court D L Emerson clerk city court B M Grier sheriff city court J C Donalison coroner A J Weaver Jd J Wynn and A M Herndon commissioners The contest for all county officers was tight The vote was quiet and solidly cast
New York reports Standard Oil Company of New Jersey stock climbing ten points to $900 a share the highest price on record amid brisk trading. The market continues to show strength following a period of volatility earlier in the decade.
The day in Congress featured Gallinger arguing against more Mississippi levees if funds are damaged by levee works, Crawford proposing a 20000 dollar grant for an International Inquiry into flying costs, and Hoke Smith criticizing pension favoritism. DC committees opposed presidential primary bill. adjourned 6 30 pm. Governor Gilchrist attacked Florida’s Everglades inquiry and urged a committee visit. Interstate commerce report on Panama tolls delayed by rail steamer disputes. Public buildings hearings planned. building appropriations unlikely this session. Rodderberg filibustered private pension bills but was ruled dilatory. Ollie James elected speaker pro tem during Clark’s absence. adjourned 9 23 pm.
George T. Smith, Covington mayor, endorses a statewide cleanup initiative in a letter to the paper. He notes boys collecting old cane and bottles, with prizes stimulating effort, and requests a Georgia cleanup date to present the state as clean to the world. He praises local participation and urges broader civic action.
Governor Brown granted Columbus man James Jefferson a respite from execution until March 29. The case, involving the murder of Policeman Marion Marchant, is being reviewed to decide whether to commute the sentence to life. Supporters and police factions clash over clemency.
Washington March 8 Tomorrow marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Monitor and Merrimack battle. The American Society of Naval Engineers will hold its annual dinner in Washington with potential survivors from each early ironclad present. Secretary Meyer will speak alongside navy bureau chiefs, Senators, representatives, and other prominent civilians.
Waycross Ga March 8 Special On returning from Coffee County Judge T A Parker announced he will run for congressman from the eleventh district and plans a formal announcement soon. He has held the matter under advisement with strong districtwide support, following Congressman William G Brantley’s retirement surprise known to local friends for months.
Hon J D Price of Farmington in Oconee county thanks supporters for backing his appointment and declares he will run in the August primary for commissioner of agriculture. He vows a thorough campaign and promises a fair, progressive administration focusing on the needs of the one horse farmer as Georgia's future develops.
Philadelphia report says Andrew Berd, longtime Atlantic City beach life guard and noted athlete, sneezed violently at his Camden home and died from a ruptured blood vessel shortly after.
In Vidalia Georgia a jailed Black man died when the local jail caught fire during the night. Authorities suspect his wife started the blaze after ongoing trouble. The incident occurred about fifteen miles from the town.
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