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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1912
Page
3
A fragmented OCR item from The Constitution notes editorial staff and names possibly indicating a newspaper page with business manager and editor roles. The readable portion mentions a hospital or hotel reference and partial names, signaling a production or staffing snippet rather than a full article.
Subscriptions and advertising details for The Constitution are listed with terms and rates for different editions. Various staff and agents are named, along with warning about advance payments and carrier handling. The text also references political commentary and editorial notes about campaign managers and public figures.
The Constitution laments months of dangerous street conditions along Peachtree and other main arteries in downtown Atlanta. Ruts a foot deep line the tracks as Whitehall and South Pryor suffer similar neglect. The paper demands accountability and warns of uncovering responsible parties to reveal who is asleep.
The Augusta Herald attacks the Hearst Watson Howell alliance opposing Woodrow Wilson, arguing Georgia voters should not be guided by outside interests. The Constitution defends Mr Underwood and warns against state county disfranchisement and altered representation rules.
The fragment suggests an address by Justice Olson that will intrigue lawyers and Atlanta residents, promising a talk likely to provoke awe and sympathy among attendees. The note hints at broad public interest and notable reception in the city.
The Adams Enterprise urges readers to collect Washington postcards and prepare for a presidential inauguration handshake while Dixie crowds plan Washington trips. Lighter verses describe thunder, gators, and spring signs, interwoven with a local court contempt quip about an empty quart bottle on a desk.
Chinese suffragists in Nanking clash with guards over the national assembly's stance on women’s suffrage. They force entry, knock down guards, and smash windows. meeting suspended, later reopened under military protection.
The will of Rear Admiral George W. Melville probated in Philadelphia on March 22 sets aside about 150000 dollars to place and support poor and aged in institutions. Beneficiaries must be Protestant or Quaker and over 70. No person of African or Asiatic race is eligible.
A brief criminal notice from Georgia reports a tragic mine accident. The article identifies engineer W. D. Rper as the victim, noting the event is under investigation and details are sparse due to damaged OCR text.
The fragment notes Daly injured or Wherry is native of Cambridge county Pennsylvania.
A list of participants and alternates for the Phi Kappa Society annual debate was announced. Freshmen and sophomores from Atlanta Athens Patterson Nash ville and Concord are named among six contestants with J W Walker as alternate for the freshman group and C B McDaniel as alternate for the sophomores.
Jefferson Ga March 22 Special Tomorrow the Chris tian church members will dedicate a new modern concrete church just completed It would grace a city three times the size of this It is built of concrete blocks metal ceiling and roof with opera chairs and gas lights Rev John H Wood of Winder will preach at 11 oclock and Rev W A Chastain who headed the erection will preach at 3 pm The musical program should be the best ever heard here No other denominations will hold services but will assist in the dedication of this edifice.
Oliver Cromwell of Chicago confessed to robbing People's Drug Store in Hazelhurst, with about 500 dollars in jewelry stolen. He pleaded guilty in county court and received twelve months on the chain gang. Cromwell alleged accomplice Tom Pace, who remains at large.
George W. Collins a middle aged traveling man from Chicago died suddenly at the Hotel Georgian Athens Ga from apoplexy His body was sent by express to his home 3524 Grand Boulevard Chicago Ill The funeral and burial will be in Chicago He was well known in Georgia.
Families and friends join Jying as season tickets go on sale April 21 to 26 for grand opera in Atlanta. Railroads advertise reduced round trip rates to numerous cities across the state, with tickets valid for return through April 30. Prices range from 2.20 to 8.60 for many stops, offering a low travel barrier to attendees from Brunswick to Vienna.
An important conference of southern fire insurance officials was held in the Candler building Georgia, with many leading cities represented. Atlanta participants stressed keeping money at home and noted strong growth in southern insurers due to patronizing home industries and new statistics from state sources. The meeting ran from 11 a.m. through the afternoon with reports of substantial gains for several companies.
Cleveland dispatch reports burglars blasted open the Bank of Berea at Berea Ohio breaking into an adjacent office and drilling through walls to the vault. The safe containing 25000 was emptied and the robbers escaped, having penetrated thirty five inches of brick and mortar to reach the vault.
Americus Ga March 22 Special William M Harper election to the city court judgeship was assured in the Democratic primary for county officers He may assume the bench immediately though his elected term starts next January Judge James Hixon will resign and Governor Brown may appoint Harper to the nine month unexpired term ending December Harper defeated William Dykes by 70 votes in a 1600 ballot contest Need source states and dates preserved
Albany Ga March 22 Special Fire last night destroyed the handsome brick dwelling occupied by Sheriff W G Edwards just beyond the western limits of Albany The sheriff was ill and carried out to safety The building valued at 10000 and insured for 5000 by the Glenn Investment Company who had recently bought it The new owners were to take possession Saturday and much furniture had already been moved Most of the furniture was saved the destroyed valued at 1200
Knoxville dispatch reports officials from thirteen eastern and southern railroads may be asked within thirty days to raise wages by 15 percent for members of the Order of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors. A circular from the southeastern association directs a referendum among subordinate unions in early April, with canvassing in Washington by association reps. Louisville and Nashville railroad excluded.
A reflective piece explains how men shed winter thrift for spring fashion, noting how male plumage shifts with the season. It urges readers to peruse the paper’s advertising columns for the latest hats, shirts, shoes, suits, and ties.
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