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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1912

Page

2

Interstate rates clash Texas and Louisiana rail rulings

The Louisiana commission charges rail carriers discriminate against interstate traffic by setting lower Texas rates than those eastward from Shreveport. The majority holds interstate carriers must follow federal law over state orders, deeming state rate protections as creating improper advantage. Dissenting views say the Louisiana Texas dispute needs new federal legislation and criticize the commission’s authority.

Clements Harlan McChord Complatet Lou- Sitana Commission Yakataé Dal Texas Shreveport Athe Dallas Texas Railroad Commission Louisiana Commission Louisiana Eveport Houston Texas Commission Co 7 Commission Congress

Obituary by Corra Harris Stirs Nashville Crowd

Nashville residents were stirred by an obituary written by novelist Corra Harris honoring an elderly friend. The piece described a gentlewoman whose piety, hospitality, and steadfast motherhood elevated everyday conduct into acts of love and kindness.

Corra Harris Nashville Tenn Mra Corra Harks

Excited Crowd Trails Mrs Grace At Station

A large, eager crowd at the Atlanta Terminal anxiously awaited a woman named Mrs Grace amid shifting bulletin notices and a late through train. Rumors of an attempted murder sparked stampedes as she arrived late and fled, leaving the crowd debating her guilt and the trial’s possible consequences.

Mrs. Grace

Justice McChord Rebuts Majority In Rate Case Opinion

Commissioner McChord charges the majority with an “Insecure” reasoning process that oversteps legal authority. He argues the commission should stay within its statutory bounds, avoid usurping congressional legislative power, and not adopt principles beyond the law, citing recent state rate decisions by higher courts.

McChord Minnesota Kentucky United States Supreme Court Congress

Wife Refutes Murder Charge In Bloody Domestic Incident

A man reveals he was shot by his wife after she left to fetch a doctor and a cab. he describes waking bleeding and believes justice will vindicate him. He asks readers to seek truth about him and defends his character as Eugène Grace faces an imminent end.

Central Justice Asi Eugéene Grace

Time to Wake Up about Tariff and Trade Warnings

Secretary Nagel warns American business men that Germany intensifies its global trade push. German boards stay in close government contact while France and England show similar vigor. Our commerce department has scattered agents abroad. Congress parties push to choke the tariff commission, the nation’s sole scientific tariff investigator. The New York World urges preserving tariff inquiry sovereignty.

Leake Panama Canal Nagel Germany German Board of Trade France England Department of Commerce Tariff Commission New York World Tarhir Tarif

Americans Attacked in Yangtse Gorge Missionaries Reported Wounded

Telegraphic news from Hu Peh and Sie Chwan describes an attack on three Americans, allegedly missionaries, by pirates while rowing a Yangtze gorge. Hicks killed. Hoffman and Sheldon wounded. Gendarmes pursue suspects as consuls seek details and safety assurances.

Hicks Hoffman Sheldon Iahang Hu Peh China Wu Shan Sie Chwan Messia Yangtae River Boldlera Yangtse Pekin E. Carlton Baker Chung King Oshkosh Wis Zchang Roger 8. Greene Hankow J. Paul Jameson Ichang Sian Fu Shen Si Chee Foo Tsinan Shan Tung Taing Chow Fu

Kodak film tank time study shown by Moore & Sons

DO NOT GUESS WORK. Learn time with the Kodak film tank as the experience in the tank. John L. Moore & Sons at 42 North Broad Street invites you to see and understand the demonstration and explanation.

Kodak Film Jno. L. Moore & Sons North Broad Bt

Mortuary Notices From Macon Area Carry Final Departures

Mrs. Martha Massey Jones wife of Dr. Jones died in Macon hospital after illness of weeks. Body to be taken to Eufaula Alabama for funeral and interment this morning. She was 33 and survived by husband, parents and siblings. G T Oneal ex resident of the city dies Kingston Alabama. Body to reach Macon later with services to be announced. Survived by wife and four children. Miss Odie May Snelling dies at 155 East Fair Street after weeks of illness. Funeral from Church of the Immaculate Conception today at 3 30 PM with interment West View.

Mitchell Street No. 37 Jose M. M. Jones Macon Martha Massey Jones Jones Eufaula Ala Bons Bon Charles Massey Jones Charles J. Mansey Edwin McKay Asheville J. G. Winter Albany Laura Mansey Odie May Snelling Fast Fair Street Church of the Immaculate Conception West View

Funeral for Parks Bell Holbrook Leader in unions dies at home

Parks Bell Holbrook a prominent secret orders member and Machinists Union leader died at his home 38 Arizona Avenue. He leaves a wife and eleven children. Funeral services will be held at the residence Tuesday morning with interment at Chamblee. He belonged to Red Men Masons Odd Fellows Junior Order and the Machinists Union. Mrs Celesta Kilgore is named in the notice.

Parks Bell Holbrook Paris Bell Holbrook Machinists’ Union Arizona Avenue Chamblee Red Men The Masons Odd Fellows Junior Order

Little Items of Georgia Cities Candidates in Terrell and Dawson

In Terrell and Dawson counties Georgia candidates announce for re election to local offices. J C Weell seeks re election as tax collector and M G Hill runs again for sheriff with incumbents likely to seek re election. A mass meeting in Terrell endorses May 1 for a presidential and county primary and forms a Democratic executive committee to set the primary date.

Terrell Dawson J. C. Weell M. G. Hill B. F. Melton General Assembly Terrell County Democratic Executive Committee M. C. Edwards W. L. Hhi W. Je. Pace J. C. Holling

Obituary Notice of Died Woman on Carter Street

A woman died yesterday afternoon in a private sanitarium on Carter Street. She is survived by three daughters Mrs. J. S. Green Mrs. A. B. Cook and Miss Annie Kilgore. Funeral will be held this morning at the private chapel of Greenberg and Bond with interment at West View Cemetery.

Carter Street J. S. Green A. B. Cook Annie Kilgore Greenberg & Bond Weat View

Mrs Mattie Richardson Dies at 47 in Woodward Ave Home

Mrs Mattie Richardson aged 47 died yesterday afternoon at her home 386 Woodward avenue. She is survived by several children. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Mattie Richardson Woodward Avenue

Death of James N. Hurst in Hast Point

James N. Hurst aged 22 a railroad man died at 10 last night at his parents home Hast Point He is survived by his parents three sisters and five brothers The body was taken to A C Hemperley undertaking parlors and will be shipped to Hogansville Ga for funeral services Tuesday at Corinth church with interment in the churchyard

James N. Hurst J. M Hurst A C. Hemperley Hogansville Corinth Church

Manic murder attempt ends in suicide in Kentucky home

In Harrodsburg Kentucky Howard Moore driven by drink went on a murderous rampage injuring two officers and his family before shooting himself on the back porch. His 14 year old stepson Frank Votan shielded others by hurling a chair. Police Chief K G Smith and Workhouse Keeper William Davenport were wounded as Moore fired through a swinging kitchen door. The scene contained three revolvers a rifle a shotgun a browse knife and 2500 cartridges.

Harrodsburg Howard Moore Mobre Wia Frank Votan Moore K. G Smith William Davenport Smiths Davenport Kitehen

Atlas Oil Co. offers Per fecto Auto Oil with ready draw barrel

Atlas Oil Co announces its Per fecto Auto Oil described as the oil of quality with a faucet in every barrel ready to draw. The offer promotes convenient dispensing and suggests reliability for motorists.

Atlas Oil Co Perfecto

Still Holding the Gunboat Ferrier at Charleston Harbor

The Haitian gunboat Ferrier remains under captors' control at anchor off the battery. Marines from the revenue cutter Yamacraw boarded it Saturday after a mutiny and a later boarding. Captain West of the Yamacraw received a Washington telegram, contents unknown.

Charleston Bf. C West Washington

Family Jars

Mrs McBride accuses Mr McBride of insulting her mother and vows consequences. He concedes the possibility of regret as their quarrel escalates with plans about someone leaving the house. The exchange hints at a fractured household and looming departure.

Tona Vita advertised as a cure for nervous debility

An Atlanta advertisement extols Tona Vita tonite as a quick remedy for nervous debility, low energy, poor sleep, and bad digestion. It promises restored health and energy, with a money back purchase guarantee, and recommends Lee's Rhubarb Laxative for constipation. Jacobs' Pharmacy is listed as the agency in Atlanta.

Tonga Vita Nfe Tona Vita Lee Jacobs’ Pharmacy Lea Atlanta

Nantucket Maria Mitchell Fellowship Awarded to Margaret Harwood

The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association grants its annual fellowship of 1000 dollars to Margaret Harwood of Littleton Massachusetts. The fund totals 25000 dollars funded by friends of the association and a 15000 dollar gift from Andrew Carnegie completed last year.

Woman's Astronomical Fellowship Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Margaret Harwood Littleton Mass Friends of the Association Andrew Carnegie

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