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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1912
Page
8
A terse remark attributes Ben Franklin with noting that money earns more money through interest, urging readers to reflect on how capital grows. The line frames wealth accumulation as a self reinforcing process.
The Atlanta chamber of commerce stock sale nears $60,000 with $50,000 more expected in three days. Ground-floor rental now seen at about $10,000 yearly, up from $7,000, boosting dividends. Promoters hail campaign progress and expect the dinner finale to close all shares.
Washington notes Judge Jud son C. Clements celebrated twenty years as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Appointed from Georgia by President Harrison in 1892, he was later reappointed by Cleveland, McKinley, and Roosevelt. He praised the commission rising work, faulting rapid transport growth for early errors but predicting greater future impact.
Prominent Georgians visited Oscar W. Underwood’s Atlanta headquarters on Monday delivering supportive messages. Hutchens announced growing state-wide endorsement and increased correspondence praising Underwood as an ideal Democratic candidate. Visitors from Coffee and Jefferson counties voiced strong backing, with Judge J W Quincey, W R Friter, and Sam Bell predicting large margins for Underwood in their regions.
Mr Sigmund Weil of Eiseman and Weil is traveling east on business. He will stop in New York Philadelphia and Baltimore to buy goods for The Daylight Corner for next fall and winter. Weil will study eastern store methods to keep The Daylight Corner at peak efficiency.
Benghazi March 18. Italian air action over a Turkish camp in the interior reportedly killed ten or more Arabs and wounded many others. An Italian officer said the bombs caused heavy casualties after the plane was detected late over the camp and returned to Benghazi.
Baltimore March 18 Speaker Champ Clark was the main speaker at a St Patrick’s Day dinner of the Hibernian Society of Baltimore. He praised the Irish race for contributions to the republic and noted its growth in population, intelligence, wealth and power. Henry White former ambassador to France and a great grandson of the first president of the local society also spoke.
Olympia March 18 The state supreme court affirmed the conviction of Charles W Wappenstein former Seattle police chief for accepting a bribe He was sentenced to three to ten years in the state penitentiary.
In Alabama two young men from Mimms and Davis families were arrested at Chancellor after a reported home invasion. They allegedly assaulted and robbed a 24 year old wife, tied her, and ransacked the house before police bloodhounds traced the trail to Mimms. Both suspects identified by the victim and jailed in Geneva County. The story also notes the victim’s prior federal indictment for forged money orders.
The sale of Atlanta grand opera seats for 1912 continues with strong demand. By March 30, most season tickets are sold as 60 boxes offer 47 filled, and single tickets will be available. Mail orders suggest many visitors will attend the April 22 to 27 opera week, promising a brilliant social stretch. Tickets may be purchased at Cable Plano Company or Phillipa & Crew's.
Columbus Ga March 18 Special An interesting development in the waterworks situation here is the opportunity for the city to buy the Columbus Waterworks Company plant. The property was offered for 400000 and the city countered with 200000 and a possible compromise figure. Much of the present system could be used in a municipal plant, while many pipes are too small and would be replaced. Acquisition would remove competition by purchase. The company has improved the property, doubling income in ten years amid growth. A municipal plant will be established whether or not the current system is purchased.
Lucian Binford 21 killed himself in Fulton Kentucky saying in a note he could not support his fiancée. He was to marry Wednesday, but the minister will conduct his funeral that day. His brother Pinkney committed suicide similarly on the eve of his wedding years ago.
In Columbia South Carolina on March 18 a passenger train bound for Charlotte collided with a northbound freight on the last passable Southern track from Columbia. Engineer T M Glenn broke his shoulder and Fireman F W Barmore fractured his leg. no others were hurt.
A vintage health ad warns that most appendicitis cases arise from chronic constipation. It urges regular, easy bowel movements and promotes a laxative tonic as a bowel strengthener, offering a free postcard in Ohio.
Griffin Ga March 18 Special the county democratic primaries loom as seventeen candidates vie for county offices with more expected this week amongj candidates for senator representative sheriff and county commissioners notable entrants include Col W H Searcy Sr opposing Frank Flynt and J B Bell for senator and J A Dargey facing W H Conner for representative Ordinary J A Drewry opposed for reelection by Rev W A Kendrick Sheriff L D Hutson challenged by B K C Head and J W Murphey for county posts Futral Freeman seek county commissioner seats while clerks and treasurers face no current opposition and a judge may be chosen if Judge Flynt runs for railroad commissioner an early primary May 1 is likely to fund presidential nominating contests.
More than half of the 50000 needed to finance the Crocker Land expedition has been subscribed. The project, supported by the Museum of Natural History and the American Geographic Society, aims to depart from Sydney in July under leaders George Borup and Donald D. McMillan, both veterans of Peary's Arctic team.
A Georgia merchant shifts to Made in Georgia footwear, citing lower freight and faster shipments. The RED SEAL Factory markets its homegrown line, adding three former St Louis salesmen as the South becomes a growing center for local manufacturing.
Interstate commerce commission ruled cotton seed transportation rates from Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana to Memphis Tennessee unreasonably high and unduly discriminatory and ordered reductions by May 1. The Memphis Freight Bureau challenged the rates and won the contentions.
Rome March 19 Special Harris Beck aged 26 stumbled into a ditch at Bass Ferry nine miles from Rome and was instantly killed when the revolver he had placed in the ditch discharged into his breast. the flood upon entering the ditch caused the fatal wound.
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