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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1912
Page
5
A fragmented note praises Roald Amundsen as the first to reach the South Pole on December 14 1913 after 138 years of exploration. It then shifts to a local advertisement extolling a town clothing store’s values growth service and satisfied customers as proof of value.
The page covers a voluntary bankruptcy filing by John Benjamin Edmonison of Nygon Fayette County with liabilities of 13416 and no assets. It notes a spelling contest at Big Bethel church hosted by the Y M C A Ladies Auxiliary, a gubernatorial headquarters opening for Thomas G Hudson in Kimball House and Americus, a military tournament at McPherson drill grounds, four railroad tax delinquencies with state actions pending, and a fashion note on skirt trimming including pleated sashes and draped fronts.
Reported opposition from the Hill family to Mrs Grace visiting her husband Gene Grace as his life nears end. Counsel and authorities offered no firm steps or statements, noting the family has withdrawn support and may oppose any court ordered visit.
Stenographers note the mood of Eugene Grace, cheerfully reading in bed as physicians warn of limited life. His will is made, no visitors except lawyers and family are allowed, and detectives await a final dying statement which could shape a sensational trial over his wife’s alleged murder attempt.
The text describes a sequence around a dog treated at Carnes and Carnes Veterinary Hospital. Mr. Grace initiates the contact, explains the dog's pedigree, and asks Dr. Carnes to call Mrs. Grace to report the animal’s condition. A card with the Grace name and phone number is noted.
Dr. Carnes described Mr Grace as thoughtful and devoted to his wife after the incident. He noted Grace’s attentiveness and daily acts, including care for the dog relocated to the Grace home before the shooting. The remarks came as details of the event were discussed last night.
Mrs Daisy Grace, jailed wife of a wounded man, again proclaims innocence while awaiting updates on her husband Gene. Attorneys from Moore & Branch and Rosser & Brandon met her in the Tower ward to discuss defense details. She asked constantly about Gene's condition and expressed hope for his recovery.
Witnesses report Grace agreed to a dying statement if he survives his gunshot injuries at St Joseph’s infirmary. The confession, promised to be secret until his death, remains undisclosed as lawyers and detectives await his final word. Grace’s condition worsens while his wife Daisy, jailed, faces torment and no mention of her in his thoughts.
New York March 14 The United Mine Workers President John White says no compromise on demands from anthracite operators and a general suspension of work on April 1 may follow. A strike by hard coal miners in Pennsylvania could occur March 31 after a formal reply to operators. The bituminous miners may vote after a Cleveland meeting March 20 and a policy committee review March 25.
James A Defoor a longtime Atlanta resident and Fulton County native died at his home 138 West Fair Street while holding his ailing wife s hand He was 73 and survived by six children Mrs Morgan and Mrs Campbell daughters and sons Len DeFoor John C DeFoor James M DeFoor and Thomas Wee Foor Funeral plans were not set with burial expected near the Defoor family grounds by the old Defoor ferry on the Chattahoochee River
A dramatic Utah arch, located four miles northwest of Navajo Mountain, is described as possibly the world’s greatest natural arch. The remote region lies beyond easy access, with two weeks needed for a round trip from the nearest railhead, and few nonindigenous visitors have reached the site known to Piute Indians as Barohoint, or “The Rainbow.”
In Athens a watchmaker repaired the timepiece that timed the battle of Manila Bay. Capt J W Brumby brought the watch to be fixed and noted it was worn by his son Lieut Hardeman Brumby beside Admiral Dewey. The watch timed the fleet departure and order issuance for the gunners.
George Piper, one of four jailed for stealing forty quarts of port wine from an Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad car, has escaped from the chain gang near Thomasville Georgia. He wore clothing bearing a prominent local firm’s name and was at Big Creek before vanishing. officers have not yet recaptured him.
Athens March 14 Special. At a city council meeting last night the contract to purchase auto fire trucks for Athens was closed. Chief McDorman, in his 31st year as a fireman and 26th as chief, has been active in urging auto machines.
Bob Bagwell of Bagwell and Gower Manufacturing Company was injured at the plant in Gainesville on March 14, suffering four broken ribs and other non life threatening injuries after getting caught in a boxing machine. He is expected to recover in a few days after a narrow escape from fatal harm.
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