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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1912
Page
3
Discussion notes that despite frequent claims of bureaucratic delays, federal enforcement will prevail as the government retains strong case strength and readiness to win in time. The piece emphasizes persistence of law and the eventual success against persistent opposition.
March 11 Hazlehurst Georgia Jim Williams a negro was shot during a warrant service by Chief C L Mobley and assistant E B Girtman. Williams fought firing a pistol striking Girtman and wounding Mobley before Mobley returned fire killing Williams and mortally wounding Mobley. A pistol shot entered the depot window causing local alarm.
Waycross Ga March 11 Special That no definite information can be obtained about J A Sweat manager of the Sessoms Interests in Mexico and H J Hielin his assistant is the advice received here tonight from Congress men W G Brantley The Sessoms operate extensive ranches 65 miles from Torreon Nothing has been heard from them since early in February Alex Sessoms has received messages from El Paso stating that the revolution is quieter today and very few losses reported All Americans have deserted Torreon and gone to Mapim.
Grand opera season ticket sales in Atlanta soared to 25000 dollars on the first day of public sales. Treasurer C B Bidwell reported brisk purchases at Cable Piano Company and Phillips Crews with buyers eager for seven operas at near 1911 prices. Season and single ticket prices vary by seating, with sales opening at 9 am and continuing until April 4.
Miss Helen Taft tours an exhibit of sweatshop goods in downtown Washington under the National Consumers' League. She explains the labor, wages, and living conditions of mill workers to visitors, sharing her growing advocacy and understanding of the movement.
J. B. Berger once prominent in Georgia aviation circles is jailed in Montgomery on warrants from Waycross accusing cheating and swindling and misuse of canvass walls. He promoted aviation meetings across the South since 1911, sometimes successful, sometimes not, and seeks funds advanced by Waycross residents. A city court trial may come next week.
The Easter egg hunt at Grant park on April 13 received $48.50 in new subscriptions from city council members and officials. Contributions already acknowledged include the Constitution, the Journal, the Georgia Railway and Electric Company, and the park commission, with a grand total of $348.50. The goal remains $500 to ensure a successful event.
March 15 is the final day to submit taxes. E E Williams, Tax Collector, calls on residents to file promptly and avoid penalties.
Chicago March 11 Mrs Louise Vermilya indicted for the arsenic death of Richard T Smith a collector for Illinois Central railroad killed March 11 1911 Grand jury return ends a preliminary hearing on the same charge Earlier the state dropped the murder of Policeman Arthur Bissenette case and pursued the Smith charge Vermilya has been jailed months with other related deaths under scrutiny
In Macon Georgia Zack Henderson a Black farmer was bitten by a horse feared to have hydrophobia. The horse attacked his arm and face before being killed. The head was sent to Atlanta for rabies testing. In separate items Herschel Braswell pleaded guilty to a blind tiger violation and received a $200 fine and further penalties. A 17 year old girl, Angela Griffin Rainey, filed for divorce claiming harsh treatment by Gordon Rainey after eloping last November.
Representatives from Georgia and parts of South Carolina and nearby states met in the Kiser building to oppose a pending federal compensation bill for railroad workers. Attorney General Felder explained the measure, which the engineers condemned as backward, arguing it undermines the 1908 employer liability act and concentrates power, urging Warren S. Stone to withdraw support.
In Adairsville Georgia at about 4 PM a 12 year old boy shot his four year old cousin with a 22 caliber rifle. The bullet entered the thigh and the incident occurred at the Davis home. Mrs Mattie Davis is the mother. The victim is being treated for injuries. The incident is under local inquiry.
Atlanta endured a brisk east wind and rain yesterday as forecasters warned of a chilly stretch. Forecaster von Herrmann called it the worst March start in memory, with temperatures dropping to near freezing by night. Rain and colder conditions are predicted for Tuesday, but late afternoon may bring clearing skies.
Atlanta’s general council voted unanimously to endorse the state board of health campaign for statewide sanitary improvement. Alderman A H Van Dyke introduced the resolution urging rapid city cleanup and city cooperation with the health initiative.
Boston March 11 leaders of the Lawrence strike Ettor Haywood Yates Trautmann and finance committee members Bedard Sheehan ordered to show cause why an injunction should not stop further distribution of relief funds A receiver may be appointed Contri butors allege funds misused for private benefit salaries travel expenses to New York and other cities and payments to counsel sans proper authority
The Tabernacle infirmary medical staff hosts a banquet at the Georgian Terrace honoring Dr Len G. Broughton who will soon depart for Christchurch London. Attending are Dr and Mrs Broughton and a long list of clergy, physicians, and staff. The program includes toasts by Dr George M. Niles and others, reflecting on the Tabernacle infirmary, profession, and future relations with Baptist groups.
Jasper Ga March 1 special William Chastain and Lee Callahan were arrested by U S Marshal Taylor and brought before U S Commissioner L W Kellore charged with breaking into the post offices at Sandville and Blaint four miles apart Bailitt Goble made the arrest and found postage stamps and other post office property in the possession of the suspects
Georgia voters pivot to Oscar W Underwood after initial Wilson support. Frank Longley of LaGrange, once Wilson loyal, says he now backs Underwood citing his tariff leadership and conservative record. Longley notes dozens of locals have switched sides, and his father, Troup County Democratic chair, endorses the move.
Plans for a conservation dinner at the Piedmont hotel on April 9 were formed at a meeting of the executive committee of the Men and Religion Forward Movement held Monday morning. Reports from committees will be presented and eight day campaign plans discussed. Prospective work for the next twelve months is being mapped. The auxiliary cities committee, chaired by J. E. Orr, has begun its work with the first meeting at Tallapoosa, Georgia, last Sunday.
Commissioner of Agriculture T G Hudson said yesterday a stenographer error omitted his original support for the county unit plan in nominating governor and statehouse officers. He stated he will back the plan and believed the omission was inadvertent.
An old ad extols Jacobs Liver Salt as a mercury free remedy for biliousness constipation and dyspepsia. It claims calomel harms the liver causing vomiting salivation and severe distress, while Jacobs Liver Salt dissolves uric acid deposits and cleanses the system without nausea or griping. The product is advertised as effervescent and quickly effective.
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