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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1912

Page

16

Mrs E Horace Grace Goes On Trial Tuesday In Grace Case

Mrs Daisy Grace, wife of Eugene Hamilton Grace, faces trial next Tuesday for alleged attempt to murder her husband. Court notes say detectives who arrested her were refused admission to her cell per instructions from John W. Moore. Grace remains in danger as her husband’s condition is serious and still confined in the Tower women’s ward.

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Defeat Stares Pitney in Face in Senate Fight

Washington March 12 More than three hours of stormy executive session opened debate on Chancellor Mahlon W Pitney of New Jersey nominated by Taft to the Supreme Court. A noon tomorrow vote was set with a likely close result and possible rejection amid bitter attacks on his fitness grounded in the glass bottle blowers decision.

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Detectives From Atlanta Probe Mrs Grace Case in Philadelphia

Two Atlanta detectives visited 4246 Spruce Street in Philadelphia to investigate Mrs Daisy Ople Grace life history and her claim that a young woman shot her husband. They seek acquaintances of the husband and the person who introduced the couple to the young woman. The search aims to identify the “chum” who knew Mrs Grace and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

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Washington Seminary Girls Move to Brookwood Home

Washington seminary a leading girls institution will relocate to the Ladson residence on Brookwood after L D Scott exchanged 36 East North avenue and paid a cash difference. The new grounds offer space for recreation and an additional building is planned to be completed by the fall term while the North avenue site is held as an investment.

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Minuster Fight Delays Agricultural Appropriation Bill

Washington March 12 The second ministerial move before the agricultural appropriation bill passed the house amid a bitter fight led by Minority Leader Mann. The measure, about 15 800 000, faced delays as Mann sought extra funds for the national forest and to strike trainage allocations. The bill proceeds to the senate.

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Nomination and Contested Election Details Amid Debate

A fragmentary report outlines a nomination contest for a presidency or leadership position. It notes contention over the selection process and possible proceedings. Names, dates, and places are unclear but the piece centers on dispute and procedural direction within the candidacy.

Dewey backs Underwood as Democratic presidential hopeful

Admiral George Dewey, though not a partisan, publicly supported Oscar W. Underwood as the most viable Democratic nominee. The Chicago Tribune noted the northern vote and the shift away from the bloody shirt sentiment, while Evans of the ninth district praised Underwood as a strong national figure. Continued on Page Two.

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Slatons Named by Colonel West in Georgia

Valdosta Ga March 12 Special Colonel W West of Valdosta states he will not run for governor and endorses John M Slaton for the office In a card thanking political friends for urging his entry and expressing appreciation for favorable press mentions of his name as a candidate for governor the coming primary to succeed Joseph M Brown

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Leap Year Babies Born in Atlanta Are Girls

Three leap day newborns in Atlanta born February 29, 1912 are all girls. Georgia Louise Liddell, Louise Average Akerage, and Dorothy Singleton weigh five, eight, and six pounds respectively. They are healthy and fit, with Georgia Louise resisting photos at first while Dorothy consented to a pose. The affected families include Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Liddell of 6 Oglethorpe court, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Akerage of 406 West Hunter Street, and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Singleton of 120 Logan Street.

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Vision of hell claimed by condemned murderer before death

Clarksville Ga March 12 Special Before a death sentence for John Heygood in the Baldwin murder the defendant told of a vision in his Habersham jail cell. He said the deceased John Whittemore appeared with fire wings and a tongue of flame warning his people to avoid banjo fiddle dancing on Sundays and card playing. He prayed for himself and the witnesses, saying some testified falsely. Continued on Last Page.

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Georgia to vote May 1 in Democratic presidential primary

Georgia plans its first ever May 1 Democratic presidential primary using 1912 voter rolls with purges and unpurged taxa lists. County committees meet May 4 to consolidate county results, state committee May 10 to tally statewide plurality, and May 29 to choose 28 delegates and 28 alternates for Baltimore.

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Enraged husband kills two brothers in Georgia shooting

Rome Georgia March 12 special Enraged with jealousy Jim Campbell shot and killed Sam and Jim Gibbons and seriously wounded Susie Gibbs at the Gibbs home near Wax. He boasted of the killings and fled under capture. Gibbons had been chasing Campbell’s wife from Atlanta. Campbell fired upon his wife but missed. He warned he would kill everyone if cartridges remained.

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Capitol View Annexation Contention Splits City Council

A city council committee narrowly approves annexation only for Capitol View while rejecting all other proposed areas. Alderman Van Dyke leads the minority against expansion, arguing against taking in more territory due to service strain. Citizens speak, and a council vote foresees a heated floor fight over Capitol View.

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Deserting Husbands Worry Charities Report

A report by the Associated Charities notes seven hundred and a staty were handled during February, submitted to the board of directors last night before the regular meeting in the chamber of commerce.

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Atlanta Urged Clean Up Campaign To Fight Sanitary Threats

A Atlanta Chamber of Commerce committee pushes a wide outreach campaign to improve city sanitation. The plan cites 15000 open closets and dire conditions in many colored homes, urging press and civic action with the motto Clean Up and stay clean. Local ministers and business leaders back The Constitution’s push.

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Weather Prophecy FAIR In Georgia With Cooler Wednesday

Weather forecast notes fair conditions in Georgia with somewhat colder temperatures on Wednesday and moderate northwest winds. Reported figures show a low around 40s, high near 60s, and mean near 48 with normal around 62. Rainfall data indicate 0.36 inches in 24 hours, 0.15 inches excess since month start, and 0.90 inches excess since January 1.

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