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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
3
The address in Panama states Taft favors finishing the Panama Canal to aid Latin America and likens Uncle Sam’s role to a big brother. The piece then shifts to a Rogers Peet Co retail pitch touting top quality menswear and brand-name clothing, promising to meet customer needs with new styles.
Daniel Bros. Co. notes the pioneer potter Miss M. Louise McLaughlin who developed the losanti ware after ten years of experimentation. Her work is celebrated as a landmark in ceramic art.
Brigadier General Edwards testified before the House committee that he delayed sending papers from the Major Bay cage because they might be used against President Taft. He said Ray owed his army appointment to Hanna and Fairbanks, and that officers disliked Ray for his conduct and alleged bias. Edwards discussed Taft en route home on the trans-Siberian rail, noting Taft was not yet a declared candidate.
Washington March 12 Why Negroes in Georgia should be prevented from using the name Knights of Pythias as a part of their title was the basis for a printed argument submitted today to the Supreme Court on behalf of the white Knights of Pythias of that state. The court will decide soon. Attorneys urged that the white order has exclusive rights to the name and the Negroes should adopt another name. They suggested Knights of Washington or Knights of Jonathan as alternatives.
Forty six men arraigned in federal court plead not guilty to indictments charging involvement in a dynamite transport conspiracy. Judge Anderson overruled defense demurrers, granted 30 days for exceptions, sustained a motion to consolidate, and set the trial for October 1. Defendants, many labor officials, answered with a chorus of not guilty remarks as names were read.
The speaker argued that liberty hinges on functional courts and that defendants, with homes scattered nationwide, would have until October to consult lawyers and prepare a defense, asserting a guarantee of liberty depends on an active judiciary. He warned that if courts fail, liberty vanishes.
GOING TO FLORIDA? DIXIE FLYER Leaves 8 30 p m SOUTH ATLANTIC LIMITED Leaves 8 30 p m and 10 10 These two trains Beet on in every article and leave Atlanta CENTRAL OF GEORGIA BY Sleeping car reservations in advance Baggage checked from hotels or residence CITY TICKET OFFICE Peachtree and Marietta streets Bell phone Main 53 Atlanta phone 157 W H Fong District Passenger Agent Atlanta Ga
A public hearing is set for Thursday March 28 at 8 o clock on proposed ward line changes to achieve a more equal city division by area and population. The council committee recommended a hearing so all citizens may be heard while ward representatives debate the plan.
Alderman J Be McClelland responds to Councilman Chambers claim that he serves Atlanta over his mayoral bid. He accuses Chambers of seeking to block his path, defends his stand on corporate influence, and vows to stay in the fight to the finish. He says he will not seek Chambers’ support and accuses allies of conspiring to shut off his main avenue in the race.
McDonough Georgia March 12 two day Henry county teachers institute concluded with strong resolutions for better pay and an enthusiastic endorsement of Oscar Underwood of Alabama for president The group stated the Democratic party is doomed to defeat or to be crowned with victory through his policies and praised state institute instructor Miss C S Parrish for a productive program
Washington March 12 The first conference of Republicans in the House as a minority will convene tomorrow to consider the democratic free sugar bill the excise income tax measure and other legislation Progressive Republican representatives are invited and expected to participate indicating broad attendance
Washington March 12 Senator Watson of West Virginia urged the Senate finance committee to suspend the 23 percent duty on potatoes until September 1 due to a crop shortage. There was no action taken.
William J. Burns, famed detective, wins approval to operate the American Detective Agency in Atlanta with conditions. Detectives must be city citizens, approved by the commission, and work in harmony with local police. Commissioners set examination of all city detectives and limit agency to bank cases. C A Sears represents Burns. Mason chairs, Fain vice chairs, Dozier secretary. new members Verney and Garner sworn in. Police summer uniforms contract awarded to Cantrell and McHugh with itemized costs.
The executive committee of the National Funeral Directors Association met in Chattanooga Tennessee and set October 22 to 25 as the convention dates. About 1500 delegates are expected to attend.
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