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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
4
A 1912 Atlantic news page displays subscriber terms, distribution notes, and a mix of political quips. It references The Constitution Bureau, travel reps, and post office routing, alongside a string of contemporaneous commentary about public figures, elections, and random observations.
The piece notes Kansas and Maine delegations opposing Wilson, challenging early claims of broad support. It argues Democrats nationally should unite on practical platforms over individual ambitions, praising Underwood’s legislative machine and signaling an end to the Wilson campaign era.
Republican Nicholas Longworth lauds Oscar Underwood as a masterful leader after urging opposition to the free sugar bill. The House passed free sugar 198 to 103 and the income tax bill 250 to 46, with Republicans breaking ranks.
Atlanta chamber of commerce proposes a city bureau modeled on New York’s Municipal Research to study government, reduce waste, boost revenues, and educate citizens. F J Paxon chairs the committee with leaders like John Murphy and Forrest Adair, cooperating with Clarence Haverty’s strong city panel.
Ex-Councilman W. T. Winn receives credit for advancing the Marietta street widening and repaving project. Three years ago Winn led the movement with The Constitution's support, pushing through collateral efforts to widen straighten and repave a major Atlanta thoroughfare despite owner resistance. His diplomacy kept the initiative alive and focused through delays and indifference.
A reflection credits a man who improves property values along the city street and adjacent routes, calling his work a lasting monument to the city. This act elevates the area and stands as a lasting testament to public service.
Less than two weeks remain for Georgia voters to register before the April 2 deadline. The state’s registration law disenfranchises unregistered citizens at midnight on that date, penalizing country residents and leaving them unable to vote in major upcoming elections.
A mixed collage of wry social musings and parables. The piece contrasts Georgia sunlit folklore with modern impatience, noting politicians and planters juggling toil and time. It evokes spring labor, field tolls, and AEsop like tales about fish, hinges, and an airship misadventure.
Nashville Tennessee March 206 A letter from J Pierpont Morgan written in Egypt announces a 100000 gift to Peabody College for Teachers. The George Peabody fund trustees will add 600000 if the college raises 1000000 by September 1 4343. Morgan’s donation forms part of the larger drive to boost the college endowment.
Waycross Ga March 20 Special. Ware County voters confront a sweeping slate as a presidential primary arrives bringing national politics to a local arena. Voters will decide Democratic presidential preference governor and state house officer preferences fifth district state senator and a wide range of county offices including city court judge and solicitor. They will also select a congressman to replace Brantley and a Waycross circuit judge to succeed Parker with Ware for the first time endorsing candidates for Parker’s unexpired term and possible future applicants.
A reunion of Colquitt's brigade, a famed Georgia Civil War unit, is planned for the annual U C V gathering in Macon. The brigade included Sixth, Nineteenth, Twenty-third, Twenty-seventh and Twenty-eighth Georgia regiments and fought in notable actions. An executive committee meeting is set for May 8 at 2 o'clock to choose a venue, per H S Fuller of Company H, Twenty-third Georgia.
Augusta Ga March 20 Curtiss aviator Charles P Walsh remained aloft two hours this morning and passed the endurance test required by the United States army for the war biplane He meets all requirements except the climbing test which will be retaken this afternoon Army board assessing the new Curtiss machine includes Capt Chandler Capt Beck and Lieut Milling.
The Houston Post denounces radicalism and calls for a candidate who can win crucial states. It argues New York Ohio Indiana are pivotal, warns against nominating a radical, and urges southern Democrats to back a strong contender able to carry the battlegrounds.
Atlanta camp 159 U C V urges funds to hire a real live band for the North Georgia brigade at the Macon reunion May 7. The project aims to represent Fulton county veterans with music, cost about 250 dollars for a two day food band, with contributions to Captain J A Alford or others.
The piece invites readers to refresh homes and wardrobes as new fabrics bloom in stores. It highlights global craft from Sebnitz to St Gallen, with lines about linens, embroidery, and spring hats, urging visits to shops to prepare for warm days ahead.
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