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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1912
Page
3
A sales note touts Hart Schaffner & Marx suits as available in new seasonal styles. It promises ready to fit garments with expert fitters and urges customers to visit yearly for choice. The text emphasizes avoiding dry fitting and tailor contracts by selecting from the latest stock.
Daniel Bros. Co. reports Captain W. F. Smith aged years died at his Flovilla home after months of declining health. Survived by widow, several children, six brothers including John R. L. Smith of Macon. Builder and promoter credited with aiding East Tennessee Virginia Georgia railroad rights of way and the Indian Spring and Flovilla railway. Promoted Holiness camp ground and developed Ocmulgee water powers leading to Central Georgia Power Co plant at Lloyd's Shoals. At death, he was working on the Middle Georgia Interurban railway with his son and Captain L. W. Roberts. He had served as postmaster at Flovilla for fifteen years.
The Fulton superior court held that condemnation proceedings by Western Union Telegraph and Cable Co. may continue to seize rights of way held by Georgia railroads. The decision denies a permanent injunction but delays active steps pending appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court. Lawyers for the railroads and telegraph company indicated plans to seek further review.
Griffin Georgia March 18 Special. The chamber of commerce pressed a probe into the electric light plant as business leaders argued lights cost too much. They urged taxpayers share in free services and called for equitable, just adjustments to light and water rates to fund improvements without blaming city officials.
Chicago on March 18 Rev Frank C Smith delivered a sermon on the forbidden fruit then opened a barrel of apples and a jar of cookies inviting listeners to partake as he urged them to get acquainted and consider choosing the best in the presence of right and wrong.
J B Wood of Birmingham Trades Council and Alabama Federation of Labor praise William U nd erwood. He says Alabama and Georgia labor will back him as long as his name runs. Wood cites Andrew Furhgeth of the AFL praising Underwood and notes Alabama and Georgia unions align with his candidacy.
Soprano Rose Blumenthal performs at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday evening March 20. Tickets are on sale now.
Savannah Ga March 18 W A Spencer an iron worker on the new Savannah hotel now under construction was perhaps fatally hurt when a plank tilted as he stood on the fourth floor. He jumped toward a steel beam missed footing struck another beam and rebounded into the cellar. He was picked up unconscious and rushed to a local hospital.
In LaGrange Georgia on Monday Andrew Bradfield a black man living three and a half miles from the city was shot and killed by Sheriff O H Florence and a posse after authorities surrounded his barricaded home. Earlier he had shot at two white men Sivells and Griggs prompting pursuit and a blockade. Fire set to Bradfield’s home forced a surrender attempt and gas ignition preceded his death. his two children were rescued.
The Sanitation Committee chairmen urged a campaign to regulate alleys and tenements in Atlanta. A leading negro preacher said health of the city lies largely in the hands of the colored community. Plan includes house visits, displays, church involvement, revised sanitary rules, and urging owners to improve hygienic conditions.
Fire at W. B. Brigham & Son wholesale grocers warehouse in Augusta Ga erupts at 3 pm, obliterating sixty thousand dollars of goods. Stock nearby moved to safety as three carloads of shotgun shells on the second floor explode, wounding firefighter John McDonald in the back. Heat and noise from explosions ripple through the fronded district as investigators seek the origin of the blaze.
The Tate Spring properties in Tennessee have been leased by the Tomlinson Company to the Tate Spring Hotel Company, a Knoxville based group. The new management plans extensive improvements including a $50,000 budget, elevator installation, lobby remodeling, and full refurbishing, with C. A. Cole as manager who previously ran Poland Springs and Caledonia Springs. They plan to keep the hotel open year round.
Rome, March 18. John who, night watchman at the government lock and dam works on the Coosa river at Mayo's bar, fell from a low boat into the river during high water and drowned. His body has not been recovered and may not be for twenty four hours. He leaves a sister in Atlanta and a brother formerly with the Rome police at Robinson's station.
David L. Haas, 35, traveling salesman from Hougton Texas, died late last night from poison taken Sunday afternoon. Authorities have not determined if the death was accidental or intentional. Mrs Stella Haas of Donaldsonville is mentioned in connection with the case.
Macon, Ga March 18 Special Representatives from towns between Macon and Griffin will appear before the railroad commission on Thursday to ask for a schedule change so the Central of Georgia Tramway morning train to Macon reaches by 9 am rather than 11 20. The railroad protests citing need for a new train if altered. Interstate rate relief sought on butter eggs and poultry with Augusta Macon and Columbus among those weighing action. Thomas J Cochran withdraws from legislative race citing time constraints. Rev J Walter Reynolds acquitted of reckless driving after arraignment. Macon Freight Bureau resumes operations with B Gilham in charge by chamber of commerce.
Lyerly Ga March 18 Special A few more sunshiny days will set farmers afield after last week's rains left ground wet and heavy. Drying time needed before plowing begins. fertilizer sales by local dealers have been sparse. If rains stop soon, seeding may finish late but a fairly good crop could result.
Madison Bell, prominent young attorney and former legislator from 1904 to 1908, enters the race for solicitor general. He is noted for advocating stronger child labor laws and releases a formal statement of candidacy outlining his platform and qualifications.
A speaker announces candidacy for solicitor general prompted by duty and public service. He notes the former occupant Charlies S. Hi, who died, leading Gov to appoint H. M. Dorsey to temporary vacancy until August primary. He pledges best effort and gratitude for support.
Whiskers the Billy Goat refuses ordinary feed and only nibbles on Sunday papers, prompting concern about his health. The nanny goat notes the strange appetite but says it does not signify illness.
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