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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
22
A sanitation campaign is planned in Atlanta to educate the public on sanitary plumbing uncovered by inspectors. The committee seeks co operation from newspapers The Constitution and others to publish photos and local condition statements, plus moving pictures and daily health sermons in theaters.
A citywide campaign to improve sanitation and public health is planned in Atlanta. Activities include sermons on public faith, lectures in colored churches and schools, stereopticon demonstrations on hygiene, and coordinated efforts by civic clubs and charities. Committees will organize janitors, schools, and public buildings campaigns to exterminate flies, improve sewerage, and establish free bathhouses for African Americans.
Report says detectives questioned a former admirer of Mrs Grace now employed in a city hotel clerical post. He previously was a race track plunger. He provided details about Mrs Grace companions and a so called mysterious woman. Grace was said to have courted a beautiful divorcee who was left by him after Opie died. The boy at the Opie school spoke against incriminating his mother. Officials plan to stay while clues progress.
Mrs Grace remains in the women’s ward with no exercise or access to services while her lawyers pursue no release. Detektives Bullard and Doyal sought admission. she refused to see them and claimed misquotation. Witnesses in the upcoming trial include Grace’s servants and family, with others unnamed.
The ninth general convention of the Religious Education Association opens in St Louis with Dr James H Kirkland Vanderbilt chancellor and REA president delivering the main address on training religious leaders Other speakers include J Lowenthal Nashville rabbi and Thomas F Galler Tennessee Episcopal bishop plus Michigan State Agricultural colls J L Snyder urges ministers active with boys and sports in country churches Huget Detroit calls for college courses combining education and religious training.
Virginia and New York emerge as pivotal in Underwood campaig n as bolstered Southern backing and delegation shifts hint at a Democratic nomination path. Senators Bankhead and Hoyland weigh favorites, with 150 delegates lined up for Underwood and New York pivotal to victory.
An old advertisement touts Lax Fos as a liver stomach kidney and bowel strengthener with an astyistic tonic. It urges readers to buy the first bottle on the buy now plan and pressure a physician to stock the product, claiming it keeps the whole system right.
Colonel West endorses John M. Slaton for governor, praising him as conservative, honest, broadminded, efficient and fair. He cites Slaton’s public service in Georgia, including speaker and president of the senate, and notes South Georgia trusts his leadership for the state’s future.
Frankfort March 12 The Kentucky legislature abandoned turning back the clock to lengthen the final day as the sergeant at arms cut the clock wire one minute before midnight. Both houses remained in session with belated measures as the night stretched on.
AzCapitan Alfonso Miranda leads 800 rebels into Salazar within thirty miles of Mexico City. They force two merchants to surrender 500 dollars in gold and seize arms and horses. A second raiding party moves in the same area as authorities confirm ongoing revolutionary activity. Miranda’s group camps in the mountains, with his father and brothers tied to the Madero revolt last year. The Mexican congress delays suspending guarantees, pushing the decision to April.
In foggy seas near Ambrose channel four miles off New York, the Savannah and the Navajo were damaged in a collision. The Savannahs bow was ripped about 25 feet, the Navajos bow crumpled over ten feet. Passengers aboard the Savannah were shaken but none seriously hurt. Both ships reached their piers under their own power as tugs stood by. Captain Dreyer of the Savannah blamed the other steamer for failing to heed signals. Captain Packer of the Navajo refused comment.
Word to Wise promotes Ton a Vita as a modern tonic to overcome nervous debility and fatigue. It claims rapid improvement in energy, sleep, digestion, and mood, with a money back guarantee via local agents. Lee's Rhubarb Laxative is recommended to accompany Ton a Vita for chronic constipation and is sold in Atlanta by Jacobe pharmacies.
Terre Haute March 12 Fastbound passenger train No 20 known as the Twenty four hour St Louis to New York train crashed head on into a freight train on the main track within 200 yards of Greencastle station at 9 45 tonight Freight Engineer J C Millam of Indianapolis was killed The passenger train a New York Central premier ran at an estimated 40 45 miles an hour The line is double tracked between here and Indianapolis and officials cannot explain why a westbound freight was in the passenger’s path.
An old advertisement extols Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a safe mild liquid laxative for all ages. It claims relief from constipation and stomach disorders, suitable for babies to adults, with free sample offers from Dr. W B Caldwell in Monticello.
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