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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1912
Page
23
Exit the coal man and ice man as the season changes. The store touts new Hart Schaffner & Marx suits with tested finishes, ready to fit, and expert fitters to ensure proper tailoring. Choose from many swell styles and avoid tailor disappointments.
Captain Wosmith of Flovidla aged 86 died at home on Sunday after months of declining health. Survived by widow, several children and siblings including John B.R. L. Smith, a Macon lawyer. He shaped the Macon to Atlanta line later known as East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia. His projects included the Inland Spring and Florida Railway, the Holiness campground, and water power works at Lloyd's Shoals forming the Georgia Power Plant. He was postmaster at Flovidla for the past fifteen years and worked on the Middle Georgia Interurban railway with his son SP Smith and N W Roberts.
Judge George L. Bell ruled that condemnation proceedings by Western Union may proceed against Georgia railroad rights of way held by Louisville and Nashville Western and Atlantic and Coast Line. Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis withdrew. Attorneys expect appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court.
Griffin Georgia March 18 Special report says the chamber of commerce opened a probe into the electric light plant. Business leaders call current rates high and say taxpayers unfairly bear costs for street lights and public buildings. A committee will meet light water and sewerage officials to seek equitable adjustments and funding for plant improvements.
Chicago March 18 Rev Frank C Smith used a sermon on the forbidden fruit to open an apple barrel and offer refreshments inviting listeners to partake He urged the audience to forget the world’s evils and consider choosing right over wrong and doing the best they know.
Birmingham trades leader J B Wood says organized labor in Jefferson County backs Oscar Underwood and expects Alabama to rally behind him. He notes fair dealing with unions and accessibility, and predicts strong union support in Georgia as well. Labor figures emphasize unity and strong backing across Birmingham and statewide.
Savannah, Ga March 18 W A Spencer an iron worker on the new Savannah hotel now under construction was perhaps fatally hurt this morning when a plank he stood on tilted. He jumped to a steel beam missed footing fell to the cellar and was carried unconscious to a hospital.
In LaGrange Georgia on a Monday morning Andrew Bradfield a Black man living 3 1/2 miles from town was shot dead by Sheriff O H Florence and a posse after barricading his home and firing on two white men E M Sivells and Joseph Griggs Bradfield refused to surrender and the posse used gasoline to set the house alight Bradfield ran toward his wife but was shot to death as the home burned. his two children were rescued by the marshal and men
Chairman Charles J. Haden cites editorial call for sanitary reform in Atlanta as he outlines a plan for investigation and education to regulate unrecognized alleys fronting deteriorating tenements. The campaign seeks house visits, public displays, church and community involvement, and tightened regulations to raise health and property values.
In Augusta Georgia on March 18 fire at W B Brigham & Son wholesale grocers warehouse consumed $60,000 worth of goods within an hour. Firemen arrived quickly. stockyard nearby escaped damage as about 100 head of stock were moved to safety. Fire’s origin unknown. shotgun shells exploded on the second floor injuring a firefighter slightly.
The Tate Spring properties in Tennessee have been leased to the Tate Spring Hotel Company by the Templinon Company. New management plans extensive improvements including a $50,000 appropriation, elevator installation, lobby remodeling, and full refurbishing. C A Cole will be manager, bringing prior experience at Poland Springs and Caledonia Springs. The new firm aims to keep the hotel open year round.
Rome Ga March 18 John Gules night watchman at the government lock and dam works on the Coosa river at Mayo's bar near here stumbled from a tow boat into the river and was drowned. High water delays recovery and his body has not been found. He left a sister in Atlanta and a brother formerly with the Rome police at Mobinson's station.
David L. Hays 38, traveling salesman of Houston Texas, died late last night from effects of prison taken Sunday afternoon. Unclear if accident or suicide. He has a sister, Miss Stella Faw fig, residing at Dongid.
Representatives from towns between Macon and Griffin plan a push before the railroad commission to shift the Central of Georgia morning train to arrive in Macon by 9 o clock instead of 11 20. The railroad opposes the change citing need for a new train and possible protest.
Lyerly Georgia reports farmers will begin fieldwork as sunny weather resumes after heavy rains. Ground is wet from last week’s rainfall and must dry before plowing. Local dealers have sold little fertilizer so far. seeding will finish late if rain ends soon but a decent crop is possible.
Madison Bell a noted young attorney and former legislator from 1804 to 1908 announces his candidacy for solicitor general. He cites work on child labor laws and asks for support as governor Hill appoints interim successor M Dorsey until August primary.
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