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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1912

Page

23

Brain transplant attempt at Johns Hopkins hospital

At Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Dr Harvey Cushing replaced part of the brain of William Buckner a stillborn infant used to restore the diseased brain. Buckner who came from Cincinnati November 23 suffered a peculiar brain affliction causing constant drowsiness. After months of efforts the operation was performed and Buckner remains hopeful for full success.

Baltimore Willam Buckner Johns Hopkins Hospital Harvey Cushing Buckner Cincinnati

Three Big Real Estate Deals Made in Macon

In Macon on March 26 three real estate transactions totaled 129000 dollars. The Fourth National Bank bought the Burke Printing property on Cherry Street for 54000 and may build an office tower after the lease ends. Heard Brothers purchased the Findlay foundry property for 29000 to convert it into a cotton warehouse. B T Adams bought the Porter property at Third and Pine for 50000 to erect a large stable and four modern stores. Also, Pauline Lewis of Montezuma and E P L Willingham of Macon will wed in New York at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, with plans to honeymoon in Panama before returning to Macon. Lastly, the Georgia State Typothete Congress elected officers, forming the Georgia State Typothetae, to host annual meetings. E W Burke presides, J A Davis is vice president, Clifford Grubbs, J E Mercer, Don McGregor, and David Osborne hold district roles, with W E Vantlouten as secretary-treasurer.

Macon Fourth National Bank Cherry Street Burke Printing Company Heard Brothers Findlay Foundry Findlay T. Adams Annia BE. Porter Third Pine Streets Pauline Lewis RF. Willingham New York Georgia E. PL. Willingham Montezuma Fifth Avenue Baptist Church R. J. Willingham Willingham B. L. Willingham Willingham Manufacturing Company E. B. Lewis Panama ALW Georgia State Typothetde E. W. Burke J. A. Davis Albany Clifford Grubbs Sylvester J. E. Mercer Fitzgerald Don McGregor Athens David Osborne Cartersville W. E. Vantlout

Colquitt Holds County Primary in Low Turnout

Moultrie Ga March 26 Special Not more than 60 percent of the registered vote was cast in the Colquitt county primary today About 1600 votes were polled of 3000 registered with most districts heavy A slate of officers was nominated including Clark clerk Gibson collector Boyd sheriff Buxton exrdinary Kline soloir Perry receiver Dyke coroner Murphy treasurer Huber Baker Hah Murphy and Horne commissioners The remaining two precincts will not change the general result.

Moultrie Colquitt RR. G. Clark W. H. Gibson W. W. Boyd A. B. Buxton A. R. Kline Soleior Y W. J. Perry W. EB. Dyke Wright Murphy A. Huber Joe Baker J. H. Hah A. Murphy J. W. Horne

New Officials Chosen in Pike County Primary

Zebulon Ga March 26 In the primary held in Pike county today the following were elected Ordinary J W Means clerk R C Mathews sheriff W 53 Stade treasurer H L Green tax receiver J W Presley tax collector E R Carnwell coroner W S Whatley surveyor G A Mathews county commissioners D P Blake R A Martin and W J Barrett The ordinary clerk sheriff and surveyor had no opposition.

W. J. Barrett

Tutwiler joins Anderson as clerk of ordinary candidate

Horace L. Tutwiler longtime Constitution advertising staff member is placed on Marcellus M. Anderson's ticket as clerk of ordinary for Fulton county. The prominent local figure is described as one of the city’s best known young men before this political filing.

Horace L. Tutwiler Constitution Advertising Marcellus M. Anderson Fulton County Tutwiler

Local businessman joins Andersen ticket after career at Bell and The Constitution

Born in Atlanta, Tutwiler rose from auditing at Bell Telephone to assistant cashier at The Constitution, then cashier at Frank W. Black Company, before returning to The Constitution as advertising staff. A popular figure with strong business background, he strengthens Andersen's campaign slate.

Constitution Bell Telephone Company Frank W. Black Company The Mr. Tutwiler Atlanta Andersen

Cook Promoted. Voss to Succeed in Atlanta Rail Office

J W Cook is promoted to traveling freight agent for the Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific and the Alabama Great Southern railroads, Queen and Crescent Route, effective last Monday. He had been chief clerk in Paul A. Wrights Atlanta office. H F Voss will fill the vacancy.

Atlanta J. W. Cook Cincinnati New Orleans

Girl's fall from mule may result in death

In Eufaula Alabama on March 26 Ada Nolan 12 year old daughter of James Nolan of 230 Washington was riding a mule when it bolted throwing her to the ground. She sustained a spinal injury and is now paralyzed from the chest down. Doctors see no hope for recovery.

Eufaula Ala Ada Nolan James Nolan Washington

1800 For Underwood In Barbour County

Voters in Barbour County join the Underwood Club in Eufaula pledging support for Oscar W Underwood as the Democratic presidential candidate. The 1800 members express enthusiasm and readiness to promote his name and cause.

Eufaula Ala Oscar W.underwood Barbour County Underwood Club Underwood

Woman's body found clad in union suit in Tennessee

A Camden Tennessee special reports discovery of a dead white woman's body caught in willows twelve miles above Johnsonville with three bullet wounds in the breast and a cut throat. The body wore an onion suit and slippers, an upper front gold crowned tooth marks identity as a local mystery. She was buried on the riverfront.

Nashville Tenn Camden Johnsonville

Thief Smashes Windows at Yarbrough Brothers Hardware

In Huntsville Alabama on March 26 a thief smashed four windows at Yarbrough Brothers Hardware with a rock and escaped with four revolvers. The damage incurred is unclear but the incident involved cartridge destruction and occurred early yesterday.

sHuntaville Ala Diateglisa Yarbrough ‘Brothers

Schwarz Frees Greek Vendors in Sunday Case

Savannah, Ga March 26 A bombshell decision by Recorder John K E Schwarz freed seven Greek fruit sellers arraigned for Sunday trading. He criticized city officials for discriminating by race and vowed enforcement without favor once all who violate the Sabbath are treated alike. The long ruling sparked clergy and civil officials, with quotes on Sunday commerce and public morality. Meanwhile Congress heard appeals on the mobility bill from Georgia labor leaders and opposing national railroad interests urging swift action to aid workers and reduce accidents.

Savannah John. KE. Schwarz Recorder Schwarz Champ Clark

Chauffeur on Trial for Auto Accident

Ed Hayes, a negro chauffeur, faced involuntary manslaughter charges in Fulton superior court for the November accident that killed Miss Alene Edwards and injured another woman. Witnesses described heavy rain and Hayes speeding while attempting to pass a stopped street car, with Hayes admitting hasty driving but claiming poor visibility from the downpour.

Ed Hayes Fulton Superior Court Alene Edwards Daniels Gordon and Holderness i West Ind Miss Edwards s@rand Hayes Gordon Street

Free Schools Favored in City Sewer Work

The sewer committee backed a 75 percent assessment for Spellman Seminary while Atlanta Theological Seminary faced 25 percent, arguing Spellman had paid pupils versus Theological Seminary’s free pupils. The 808.15 bill covered a sewer fronting the Spellman seminary on Culver Street, with the committee noting a 50 percent value difference for schools.

Sewer Committee of Council Spellman Seminary Culver Street Atlanta Theological Seminary Chambers

Patriotism Lessons For Atlanta’s Little Ones At Fort McPherson

Children visit Fort McPherson on Monday and Friday afternoons to watch drills and a 3 PM concert. The field has benches and protection as soldiers perform maneuvers and salute the flag, offering a vivid early impression of the American military to young attendees and their families.

Atlanta I T Fort McPherson

Court in Huntsville Opens Busy Term

In Huntsville Alabama on March 26 Judge James H Ballentine convened the fine plate glass windows law and equity court but continued most cases to August to avoid harming agricultural interests. All jail cases were to be disposed of quickly. Frank Bradford, a Negro, was acquitted of petit larceny and John H Mitchell pleaded guilty to burglary and sought mercy.

Huntsville Ala Law and Equity Court James H. Ballentine Frank Bradford John H. Mitchell

Protect Potash Fields From Private Entry Act Urged

President Taft sent a message to Congress urging immediate enactment of a law to protect fields of potash recently discovered in southern California from private entry and exploitation.

Washington Taft Congress California

Senate in session debates Stephenson election resolution

In Washington the Senate resumed debate on Stephenson election resolution while Representatives Howard and Bartlett of Georgia urged postponing action on workers compensation bills. The rivers and harbors appropriation bill is to be amended next week. Recessed at 5 25 p m until 11 Wednesday. Met at noon and began consideration of the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. Florida Everglades land investigation continued with Agriculture Editor Arnold stating the department does not endorse any Everglades report. Taft submitted tariff board cotton report recommending tariff revision and duty cuts. A war needs inquiry and a department of labor bill were noted as introduced. Adjourned at 5 20 p m until noon.

Senate Stephenson Howard Bartlett Georgina House Florida Everglades Arnold Agriculture Department Department O. K Mining Industry Commission

Gordy Urged to Enter Georgia Senate Race

Columbus. Dr F M Gordy of Columbus, longtime state senator candidate from the 24th district, is urged to run this year. He has served four consecutive terms, 1906 to 1910, and could back legislation for biennial sessions and salary-based pay for superior and city court officials.

Columbus F. M. Gordy Muscogee Dr. Gordy

Eufaula Rifles Inspected By National Guard Leaders

In Eufaula Alabama on March 26 the annual inspection of Eufaula Rifles Company G Second Regiment and the Second Regiment band was conducted at the armory by Adjutant General Scully of the Alabama National Guard and Lieutenant Godwin US. Both unit and band received high praise from inspecting officers for their excellent showing.

Eufaula Rifles Eufaula Ala Scully Aliabama

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