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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1912
Page
22
Atlanta dispatch outlines subscription terms for The Constitution and notes on circulation outside Atlanta. Mentions advertising, agents, and delivery plans, with political commentary about Taft Wilson Roosevelt La Follette Bryan and references to figures like Madero and Col. Bryan.
In a fiery stance, supporters defend the county unit system as essential to equal county representation in the state constitution. They warn that endorsing a change could disenfranchise small counties, stressing Robert Toombs’ constitutional intent and opposing Underwood’s political momentum. The piece argues country counties must rebuke plans seen as assault on their liberties to safeguard constitutional guarantees.
Political debate heats over a Wall Street backing claim in the Wilson Underwood contest. Senator Bankhead announces candidacy while Wilson headquarters allege a Virginia farm visit and a New York donor’s large contribution fuels the attack.
Political maneuvering surfaces as Senator Bankhead prints an unnamed candidate announcement. The fragment notes Wall Street money backing the bid, along with lingering concerns about the opposition's strategy and possible recall of support. The text hints at tensions between campaign managers and a Wilson-aligned faction.
A collage of verses and dialect sketches from a vintage paper includes a Georgia themed piece about the mockingbird asking a sweetheart to know his love. It also mocks rural life as sons study Greek in college while fathers plow. A Restful Citizen closes with river, sun and wind imagery signaling rest.
A new placard urges travelers to discard magazines and papers from windows so isolated communities, especially in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, receive current reading material. The program, already popular at several stations, will expand to all trains and cotton mill villages. Rail officials including Fred Geissler, S. C. Colin, and John D. Carter travel to oversee the rollout and related promotions, with staff changes at Queen and Crescent and Central of Georgia.
Fairburn Ga March 26 Dr Charles H Davenport one of the county's best known physicians lies critically ill at his home not expected to survive Tuesday night from a lesion of the left brain causing paralysis of the right side Dr W J Goldsmith of Atlanta says the condition is hopeless Davenport has been unconscious since Monday night friends are shocked and grieved by the news of the amiable distinguished practitioner in the midst of extensive practice just weeks ago
A March 26 event in LaGrange Ga outlines a merchants tour by automobile to visit every nook and county near and far. The chamber of commerce promotes a progressive idea encouraging broad participation and unity among local business districts.
A New Jersey writer predicts Wilson cannot carry the state if nominated. He argues Wilson loses NJ to 9,000–49,000 plurality and that labor and union voters, as well as foreign blocs, would deny a full Democratic delegation. He cites party splits and opposition within NJ Democratic ranks.
Census bureau reports show 15 072 foreign-born whites in Georgia and 4 410 in Atlanta. The state foreign population rose by 3 051 from 1900 to 1916, with most growth in Atlanta. Russians are the largest group in Atlanta, Germans second, Greeks rising fastest among nationalities represented.
The Tallulah Falls survey on state ownership of the Georgia Street and Power Company holdings was submitted in person to Governor Brown by Prof John Koch. Brown withheld comment pending full consideration of the findings and context from multiple perspectives.
The City Federation of Women’s Clubs joins the Chamber of Commerce in calling for a thorough city cleanup to promote sanitation before summer. President Wilmer L. Moore appoints a committee of 75 prominent business leaders led by C. J. Haden to study the effort. Mrs. F. Spratling heads the federation’s civic committee. The push emphasizes women’s role and aims to prevent sickness as watch days approach.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions police involvement and a case with names and places unclear. It references beer, a fort, a shooting context, and a 40 day period, but specifics are unreadable. The stray phrases suggest a local incident requiring police response and potential legal action.
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