Brutal Hampton Murder Leads to Coroner Verdict
A coroner's jury in Hampton returned a verdict charging Virginia Christian, a Black woman, with the murder of Ida Virginia Belote in her Creek Avenue home. The arrest followed Belote's daughter's discovery of the body, with blood stained garments and the purse found at Christian's residence amid mattress covers. Neighbors, Belote family, and police testified about Christian entering and leaving the home, amid community outrage over the brutal crime.
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Ida Virginia
Creek Avenue
Hampton
Virginia Christian
Belote
Christian
Children of Strikers Will Return Home
Lawrence Mass March 19 Children of Lawrence textile workers sent to New York Philadelphia and elsewhere to be cared for during the strike will be brought back for a general welcoming demonstration Sunday March 31 The strike committee fixed the date saying parents want their children home by month end normal conditions should be restored in most families
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Lawrence
Mass
Lawrence Textile
New York
Philadelphia
Famlilea
Taft Plea for a Square Deal in New England Tour
President Taft urged for a square deal during a Boston stop closing a two day New England swing. He spoke in Nashua Manchester and Concord with Governor Bass listening as he defended recall of judges and emphasized a judiciary independent of popular whims. He outlined opposition to special interests and called for constitutional restraint in government.
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Boston
Taft
Concord
N Fi
New England
New Hampshire
Nashua
Manchester
Granite State
Robert P. Bass
Roosevelt
Katt
Bass
Statehouse
Supreme Court of New Jersey
Supreme Court of the United States
Popular Gove
Uvet
New England Street Railway Club
Washington
Ohio Democrats
Columbus
Ohio
Harmon
Democratic State Central Committee
Republican County Executive Committee
Oho
Hoosevelt
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
Duluth
Harrisonburg
Johno Paul
R. J. Walker
Georgians Rally Behind Underwood for May Primaries
Prominent Georgians express strong support for Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama in the May 1 Georgia presidential primary. Letters from county leaders praise his Southern roots and congressional record, predicting a near unanimous Georgia gesture and widespread local club activity.
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Underwood
Aragon
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
GR. Hutchens
Georgia
Democracy
W. H. Fauat
Farmers’ Union
Oglethorpe County
Congress
Ogiethorpe
Pike
Wdingler
Pike County
United States Congress
J. A. Henderson
Jones County
Wilson
New Jersey
W. R. Ault
Telfair County
Brooks County
Atlas Oil Co Promotes Perfecto Auto Oil
Atlas Oil Co. promotes Perfecto Auto Oil as the oil of quality and least carbon, highlighting its performance and environmental appeal.
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Atlas Oil Co
Democrats Pay Tribute to Bryan in Lincoln Banquet
Lincoln March 13 Democrats of the progressive wing paid tribute to William J. Bryan at a birthday banquet. Speakers included Pettigrew Gore Williams and Townsend Martin. Outside, Williams and Pettigrew opposed Wilson while Gore and others supported him. Mayor Gaynor sent regrets. Roosevelt plans Midwest speaking tour extending to Kansas City and possible West Virginia on the return trip.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nate Presrcy Povery
William J. Bryan
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Gore
Oklahoma
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Frederick Townsend Martin
New Yok
Henry
Texas
James
Kentucky
Mr. Bryan
Williams
Woodrow Wilson
Gore Wea
New Jersey
Fenry Man
Gaynor
Bryan
Lincolin Club
Bryan, and He Is Also the Greatest Teacher the Country Has.” Mr. Pettigrew
South West
Roosevelt
West Oyster Bay
Middle West
St. Louis
Kansas City
West Virginia
New York
Senator Dixon
Washington
Atlil
Colonel Roosevelt
Chicago
Maine Democrats Adopt Platform At Biennial Convention
Augusta March 19 The Maine state convention outlines a local option for cities and towns a 2 million dollar bond for country redevelopment and proves average employer liability legislation. Delegates to Baltimore national convention will be unpledged with no express preference. The convention nominates six electoral college candidates and adopts a memory tribute to former Governor Hill.
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Augusta
Good Country Rede
Public Utilities Commission
Democrats of
Maine
News England
Baltimore
Whison
Committee On Resolutions
Plaisted
John E. Hill
Verg Bogen
Alabama labor leaders back Oscar Underwood in Georgia
J B Wood, president of the Birmingham Trades Council, reports Atlanta organized labor strongly endorses Oscar Underwood of Alabama. He notes union workers are well informed, broadly supportive, and expect Underwood to carry Georgia, with wide cross-section backing beyond union ranks.
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J B Wood
Birmingham Trades Council
Alabama Federation of Labor
Atlanta
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
Underwood
Georgia
Underwood Vote Tied to Alabama Union Faber Gold
The report links J R Underwood to a constitutional tally amid Alabama union interests. The text notes a gold standard or value stance connected to Underwood, with references to a union faction and broader political alignment.
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J. R. Woop
Faber of
Alabama
Underwood
Listless Folks and the New Tonic Vita in Atlanta Notice
An uneven editorial mixes health hints with municipal notices. It touts Tony Vita as a cure for nervous exhaustion, mentions Rhubarb Laxatives, and lists Atlanta street paving resolutions including Lambert, Edwards, Ponders, West Fourth, and Jefferson streets, with hearings in March and April 1912.
Atlanta Council Considers Sewer Line on Capitol Avenue
Notice that at a March 18 1912 meeting the Mayor and General Council discussed a sewer project along Capitol Avenue from Boynton Street to rear Ridge Avenue. The plan calls for 20 inch vitrified pipe holes and an estimated cost around 1000 dollars. Public vote on April 4 1912 proposes a 70 cent per lineal foot levy on affected properties.
Notice of sewer construction in Atlanta March 18 1912
Notice from the Mayor and General Council of Atlanta dated March 18 1912 announces proposed sewers along Mill Street from Ormond Street to Branc Street and along Pyarl Street to Gas Street with 15 18 inch vitrified pipe brick manholes and an estimated cost of 1350 dollars. Also notes a second sewer project along Pyarl Street from Fair Street to Gas Street at 425 dollars and public meetings on April 1 1912 at 3 o clock p.m. in the City Council Chamber for adoption of the ordinances.
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City of
Atlanta
Mill Street
Ormond
Atrest
Branc
Sawer
Sata City
Walter C. Taylor
Atlanta Sewer Construction Ordinance and Meeting Notice
An ordinance proposes laying a sewer along Ridge avenue from Pryor to Capitol, using vitrified pipe and brick manholes with an estimated cost of 82.450. The Mayor and General Council of Atlanta will meet Monday April 1, 1912 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber to consider the project and assessment of 10 cents per lineal foot on abutting property under amended charter provisions.
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City of
Atlanta
Ridge Avenue
Pryor Street
Capitol Avenue
Meyor and General Council
Geelock P.m
City Council
Gard
Walter C. Taylor
Wilton Avenue
Sianty
Walter ©. Taylor
Sewers Planned Along Wilton Avenue From Ridge to Capitol
A proposed ordinance outlines construction of four sewers along Wilton Avenue from Ridge to Capitol, using 15 and 18 inch vitrified pipe with brick manholes. Estimated cost is 1,000. The measure may be adopted at the April 1, 1912 City Council meeting at 3 PM in the City Council Chamber. Sewers to be built along both sides and assessed 20 cents per lineal foot.
Notice of City Sewer Construction Meeting 1912
Notice records a planned sewer project in Washington near Ridge avenue and Vassar with Q inch vitrified pipe brick mantles and an 800 dollar estimated cost. It states a City Council meeting will be held Monday April 3 1912 at 3 p.m. to authorize the ordinance and the work to be done in the city.
Ordinance to Build Brown Street Sew er in Atlanta
An ordinance was introduced for constructing a 8 tech vitrified pipe sewer along Brown Street from Gregusferry Avenue to Columbus Street at an estimated cost of 40000 dollars. The measure may be adopted at the April 1, 1912 Mayor and General Council meeting in the City Council Chamber. The sewer would be laid along both sides at 70 cents per linear foot. Walter C. Taylor, City Clerk.
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Atlanta
Brown Place
Pulliam Street
Mear Washington Street
General Council
Ting Om
Walter C. Taylor
City of
Gald City
Walter ©. Taylor
Atlenta
Brown Street
Gregusferry Avenue
Columbus Atrest
City Council
Eaid
Sal¢ City
Olty
Atlanta Sewer Ordinance Hearing Seeks April 3 Meeting
Notices state an ordinance introduced March 18 1012 to fund the Oskhill Avenue sewer from Fierce efreat to Gil Jette phast with vitrified pipe and manholes at an estimated cost 775.00 dollars. The council will consider adoption April 3 1622 at 3 PM in the City Council Chamber or at a following meeting. The sewer project taxes the charter amended by the city council to assess 10 cents per year on each side of the sewer.
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City of
Atlanta
Oskhill
Meror
General Council
Aid City
Walter C. Taylor
Atlanta Sewer Ordinances Proposed in March Meetings
Notice records two 1912 Atlanta council actions. An ordinance to build a sewer along Randolph to Mne avenues with vitrified pipe and brick manholes at an estimated $850, to be adopted at March 3 council, and a second ordinance for a sewer along Bowte Street from Greensferry to Columbus at $400, to be considered April 1.
Paving Petition Recurs In Atlanta Council Meeting
Notice from the Atlanta Mayor and General Council dated March 18 1912 notes a petition by property owners and others for paving Waldo street from Glenwood to Pickett with rock and chert. An ordinance based on the petition will be introduced at the April 1 1912 meeting. Costs: one third city treasury, two thirds assessed on abutting property, with different shares if a street railroad exists. Public opposition or support will be heard. City Clerk Walter C. Taylor.
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United States
Andress
Tony Vita
Lee
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Atlanta
Atlante
Poperie
Orleses Atreet
Grant’ Sreet
General Council
Eascnement
Sbutting Property
Ita
Walter C. Taylor
Natleeta
Jefferson
Snington Street
Crew Street
Caid
Seaaont
Thas
Lanty
Ward Street
Edgewood
Walter C Taylom
Chester
Atlafinia
Raf
Coun
Adinanss
MM Thera
Atlanta to pave English avenue with broken stone and chert
Notice of introduction of a resolution in Atlanta General Council to pave English avenue from Kennedy Street to Allwood Avenue with broken stone and chert. Assessments will be charged against adjoining property owners, with a hearing scheduled for April 1, 1912, at City Hall.
Notice of pavement resolution in Atlanta streets 1912
The General Council of Atlanta introduces a resolution to pave Dave Street between Simpson and Western with broken stone and chert and assesses costs against abutting property owners. Public hearing set for March 28 1912 in Mayor's office. next session April 1 1912 at 3 pm.
Resolution Introduced to Pave Walnut Street in Atlanta
The General Council of Atlanta introduces a resolution to pave Walnut street between Simpson street and Western avenue. The cost to abutting property owners is projected at 50 cents per front foot, apportioned by law. A hearing is set for April 1, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in City Hall to hear protests or support from property owners and interested parties. The Street Committee will meet March BHA day, 2012, to review the proposal.
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Lambert Street
Simpson Street
Joyner Avenue
General Council
City of Atlanta
Simypaon Street
Jongs Avenue
City of
Atlanta
General Assembly
State of Georgia
Inia
West Fourth
West Fifth Streets
Ponders Avenue
W. Fourth
Mayors Office
West Fourth Street
State Street
West 4Th Street
State Streets
Aunes
City Hall A
Euch
Ypi
Walter C Taylor
Edwards Etreet
Simpson
Johnson
O'Clork P. m
Kennedy Street
Bellwood Avenue
Theity of
Allwood Avenue
Walnut Street
Simpson and
Wastern Avenue
Western Avenue
Walter C. Taylor
Paving Resolution Introduced in Atlante City Council
A resolution in the General Council of the City of Atlante proposes paving Mangum Street between Jones Avenue and Victoria Street with broken stone and chert. Property owners would bear 40 cents per front foot, per charter amendments. A hearing is set for April 1, 1912, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Street Committee meeting on March 26, 1912, at Major's Office.
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Jones Avenue
Vict
Toria Street
City of Atlante
Victoria Atreet
City of
Allents
State of Georgia
Hershey
General Council
Counci
Street Committee
Lyle
Bofrlock P
Mnkewleeba
Dope & Order of the General Council
Hig
Mitch
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Bud Fisher
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John BE. Wallace
Wiley
Harvey W. Whey
Wison
Wilsy
Burleson
House
Democratia Caucus
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Ite
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Greane
Mylor
Puna
Poetar Brett
Hanae Sy
Cov
Francia B. Price
Vichy
Walter CT. Taylor
Waltlr C. Taylor
Orie
Boynton Street
Anid
Sewar
Maid Vewer
Orth
Vassar
Mayer and General Council
Ead City
Seid
Randolph Artest
Highland Avenue
Mne Avenue
Fote
Montag
A. O'Ilork P. Om
Ramu
Aldo Gee
Walter Ge
Bowte Street
Greensferry Avenue
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Aa'q Rewer
Taylor Sig Clark
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Ty of
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