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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
36
Macon promises a valuable site for a free public library in the residence district near colleges with four streetcar lines nearby. The city already has an offer from Andrew Carnegie to build the library if an appropriate site is provided and funds are raised for maintenance.
Charles L Branan, a prominent businessman and public figure, announces his candidacy for Fulton County tax collector challenging long time incumbent A P Stewart. Branan vows to oppose the salary system, leverage legislative experience, and push progressive democracy while campaigning across the city and state.
Athens March 21 Special Ty Cobb the Georgia peach now en route to New Orleans with the Detroit Tigers says northern chatter favors Cinderwood as champion with many democrats backing it. He notes Teddy’s praise draws no commendation and Taft appears to hold the Republican nomination.
A Montgomery Alabama jury returns its first murder verdict in county history. Gilmer shot and killed Mrs Lucile Wippett in December at an opera venue. Gilmer testified he did not know why he fired, leaving the motive unclear as the trial concluded.
RJ Freeman, DeKalb county roads and revenues commissioner, faces sharp grand jury criticism at Decatur. He issues a sweeping denial, claiming the jury did not investigate his acts or records and that a few enemies inspired the accusations.
Freeman asserts political enemies have harassed him for five years and that they visit every grand jury to harm him. He defends his election win 1777 to a placeholder, vows not to resign, and says his books and records are open to public inspection while targeting unnamed detractors.
An urgent appeal for aid from McCurtain Oklahoma reports a mine explosion killed and trapped numerous workers. Rescue efforts, sobering scenes, and pleas for relief funds follow as families endure losses and hope for survivors wanes amid uncertain cause and inspections.
Washington March 21 Senate debate on a resolution admitting a young Cuban to West Point prompts Senator Gallinger to warn against extending military education to foreigners. He cites two outsiders and questions whether educating these youths is wise as they may become troublesome later.
Macon Georgia March 21 Special extensive temporary improvements by Southern Railway will spend over 10000 to handle crowds for the United Confederate Veterans reunion May 7 to 9. Parking for sixty Pullman cars at Third street foot of city center. tracks terminal extensions. baggage handling rooms. enlarged ticket offices. extra trains and seven daily services from Atlanta to Macon.
On March 21 Chairman Clayton declared that over 20 federal court clerks embezzled court funds and stayed in office due to a flaw in the law. He urged an amendment allowing the president to remove offending clerks, noting the president had no power to act. The bill passed.
Washington reports a large potash discovery at Leslies Lake in San Bernardo county California. Geological survey and Bureau of Mines estimate the field could hold millions of tons with potential over ten million tons, and the product may be readily commercially usable. Officials note similar dried lakes in the arid West may conceal worthwhile deposits.
Madison Cawein, famed Kentucky poet, will be officially proclaimed poet laureate of Kentucky at a Louville Literary Club meeting on March 26. Expect tributes from notable writers including William Dean Howells Henry Van Dyke and Robert E Lee Gibaoan.
New York March 21 John B Lun fer was elected vice president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society to fill a vacancy created after the death of president Paul Morton more than a year ago. William A Day became president succeeding Morton but no successor to Day was named. Lunfer has served as vice president of the National City Bank Trust Company recently.
Savannah March 21 Special Charged with taking a letter addressed to her husband Mamie T Cummings was arrested and ordered to post bond before a U S commissioner The warrant by Post Office Inspector Knight stems from domestic matters with Thowes J Cummings recent divorce and custody of two children A letter alleged to be from a young woman and apparently seen in evidence at a divorce hearing was unsigned and later found in Mrs Cummings possession after the husband claimed he never read it The post office probe led to the warrant and arrest today
Savannah March 21 R Brooks Baker, just wed in Columbia, was arrested on charges of cheating and swindling Miss Suale G Warner whom he had been engaged to marry. He allegedly obtained about 200 dollars to start an electrical business which never opened. He denies engagement, admits borrowing money, and says he now owes four dollars.
Rev H H Proctor will preach a special sermon at the First Congregational church on The Negroes Part in the Campaign to Clean Up Atlanta. He argues the colored race holds the citys health and will offer practical advice for aiding sanitation. Professor P M Thompson will speak on youth work in the church.
The observer remarks on broader movement aspects across cities. The public is invited to a special music performance by the Wz chorus of the church as part of the活动.
TheTuskegee Band O Orchestra and Glee Club fifty musicians arrive at 230 o'clock this afternoon in a special car for a concert at the Auditorium under the Atlanta Colored Music Festival Association. Led by N Clark Smith the group will parade from Terminal station to city hall serenade Mayor Winn and Morria Brown College then dine at the First Congregational church institutional department.
Congressman David J Foster of Vermont died in Washington after a three week illness. He was first stricken with grip and this developed into pneumonia, ending fatally within hours. He was 64 years old.
Charles I Branan announces for Fulton county tax collector after leading a campaign to replace the fee system with salaries for state and county officials. He cites 1884 to last summer fights by Stewart and Armistead, appeals to 7000 Democrats, and asks voters to decide on a salary plan and the abolition of the fee fund in Fulton county.
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