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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1912

Page

8

Certainty of Punishment as Deterrent, Georgia Judge Says

Griffin resident Judge W. E. B. T. Daniels of the Flint circuit urges certainty of punishment to end crime. He cites recent sentences of 10 and 15 years in the chain gang for burglary and says delays and legal technicalities fuel repeat offenses. Daniels notes courts must curb rising crime as every circuit fills with new cases.

Georgia EB. T. Daniels Griffin Flint Superior Court Wanters Fulton Superior Court T.e Daniels Atlanta

Underwood Free List Bill Highlighted by Hutchens

G R Hutchens of Underwood headquarters rebutted claims that Underwood is Wall Street backed. He said Underwood authored the farmers free list bill and led its passage through Congress. He defended Georgia Democrats from Wilson allies alleging campaign financing from finance interests.

McCombs Wilson G. R. Hutchens Underwood Wall Street Hutchens Congress Taft New Jersey Georgia

Underwood Strong Here and Wilson Balloon Punctured

Bevan notes strong Underwood sentiment in the South and criticizes Wilson's Georgia support. He cites the Underwood free list bill affecting farm tools and goods, Taft veto, and predicts farmers gain from Underwood era. McCombs visits Georgia, finds Underwood influence drifting south. Farmers warned against Wilson as campaign momentum wavers. There are buying opportunities in the stores today as ads indicate.

I Bevan Democratic Party Wilson Underwood Taft White House McCombs New York Atlanta Georgia Maine Kansas New Hampshire South

Prof McKeon's Boys Tour Federal Prison Visit

The boys from Professor Mckeon's school at 14 West Linden street, numbering 45, visited the federal prison yesterday morning. Warden Moyer led their tour, explaining each department and the Bertillon identification system. The students were impressed by the system and discipline and observed the prisoners' contentment and willingness to work.

Professor MckKeon West Linden Street Federal Prison Moyer

Giles Busy Week Organizes Corn Club Chapters

J. K. Giles district agent for the boys corn club work in northeastern Georgia has a heavy schedule. He spoke to Conyers teachers on the work plan, then will organize clubs in Newton county after meeting the county superintendent. He plans clubs in Fairburn Gainesville Lumpkin Dawson counties and ends the week in Dawson county.

J. K. Giles Georgia Conyers Newton County Fairburn Gainesville Lumpkin County Dawson County

Mud Bank Caves. Negro Laborer Killed In Ditch

A mud bank caved in on Charles Adams a Negro laborer in a sewer ditch on McClendon Avenue at 3 30 PM Monday burying him. Foreman A M Dodge had ordered workers not to pile mud high but two men ignored the order causing Adams to be buried under about two tons of earth. He died ten minutes after being dug from the debris. His body was moved to the Lee undertaking establishment.

McClendon Avenue Charles Adams A. M. Dodge Adams Lee Undertaking Establishment Dodge

Fitzpatrick Backs Nine Month School Term in Georgia

Zil Fitzpatrick of Madison, in Atlanta on a visit, advocates a nine month term in all rural white schools in Georgia. He announced his state senate candidacy from the twenty eighth district and supports aligned education policies including text books and compulsory attendance for white children. He is an ardent Underwood supporter.

Georgia Zil Fitzpatrick Madison Atlanta Ha Han State Senate Fitzpatrick Underwood

Hull Named Special Assistant Attorney General

Joseph Le Hull, formerly of Athens and now of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been appointed special assistant attorney general to represent the state attorney general’s office before the criminal court of appeals. He is the son of the late Mr and Mrs A S Hull of Athens, and a graduate of the University of Georgia where his father long served on the board.

Joseph le Huil Athens Oklahoms City Okla Criminal Court of Appeals A. Sb. Hull University of Georgia

Chamber fund campaign to buy Young Men's Christian Association building in Atlanta

Secretary Walter G. Cooper announced that just over $90,000 in stock has been subscribed for the chamber of commerce home, with total goal near $190,000. A luncheon at the Kimball will close the campaign at 1 PM, as committees finalize donations. The report also notes Peachtree Street asphalt damage linked to vitrified bricks near trolley tracks, with city repair crews planning ongoing paving work and a machinery shortfall hindering additional crews.

Young Men's Christian Association Chamber of Commerce Kimball Hange Walter G. Cooper Atlanta Kimball Peachtree Street Ons

Negro makes escape in flooded cellar

Augusta residents witnessed a dramatic Sunday incident as John Jones, a negro, fired at another man then fled into the half flooded cellar of the Greene Street Presbyterian church. Officers pursued by boat but Jones remained at large after an extensive search.

Augusta John Jones John Greene Street Presbyterian Church

Mabray Defies Police After Vagrancy Arrest

Kansas City March 25 John C Mabray once head of a swindling syndicate was arrested for investigation then released with orders to leave town He defied police and said he would stay Chief Griffin ordered a vagrancy charge Mabray was jailed and a habeas corpus writ was denied The case moves to municipal court for a hearing tomorrow He remains free on recognizance

Kansas City John C. Mabray Griffin Mabray

Old sores and skin eruptions cured by blood poison remedy

The article explains that chronic sores and skin eruptions stem from poison in the blood. External salves cannot reach the root cause, but many people have found relief and a permanent cure by using a blood cleansing treatment.

Abraham Franklin Dies at 73 in Washington Street Home

Abraham Franklin, 73, died at his residence 351 Washington Street at 4 yesterday. He leaves his wife and three daughters, Irene Phillins, Julia Berman, Reha Franklin, and six sons including M B, Philadelphia, D L Philadelphia, Joseph, Simeon, Heuben, and Sam of Atlanta. Two brothers survive, Dr. Mark Franklin of Philadelphia and Henry F Franklin of Waynesboro Ga. Funeral is Wednesday from the residence with interment at Oakland. Rabbi David Marx to officiate.

Abraham Franklin Washingtontreet Irene Phillins Julia Berman Reha Franklin Gang M. B Philadelphia D. L Joseph Simeon Heuben Sam Atlanta Mark Franklin Henry F. Franklin Waynesboro Oakland David Marx

Fight Is Begun On Stephenson Trial Brings Senate Probe

Washington March 25 Isaac Stephenson an octogenarian Wisconsin lumberman and banker is on trial over the validity of his U S Senate seat. Senator Reed of Missouri led a lengthy debate denouncing money in Wisconsin primaries and declaring the case a crime ridden campaign. The vote is expected by March 25 and may hinge on La Follette’s return, with Stephenson’s supporters hopeful for a safe majority and opponents predicting a close result.

Washington Isaac StePhenson Wisconsin United States Senate Reed Missouri Stephenson la Follette Aml Senate

Mme Jomelli to Sing at Lyceum Tonight in Atlanta

Mme Jeanne Jomelli, famed dramatic soprano, appears Thursday as the last number on the Atlanta Lyceum course. Her fame spans three continents, with a noted free delivery and dramatic leaning that pleases lovers of singing.

Mme Jeanne’ Jomelli Alkehcsat Lyceum Atlanta Suffies Mme Jomell Jamal

Florida Fastest Dreadnaught In Navy On Trial

Rockland Maine March 25 The government built battleship Florida reportedly set the fastest naval speed on a standardization run reaching 22.54 knots amid rough seas and wind with coal power as oil tanks are not installed Captain Harry S Knapp commanded the Florida Rear Admiral Aaron Ward aboard confirmed the record while trial board members presided The four hour endurance test will follow with a 20.75 knot hourly average target before a planned 24 hour run ending off Hampton Roads or Provincetown Massachusetts

Rockland Maine Florida Aaron Ward Harry S. Knapp A. F. Felchteler T. J. Senn W. 8. Smith Willams G. H. Rock Provincetown Mays Hampton Roads

Calomel risks cited. Jacobs Liver Salt promoted as safer

The text warns that calomel harms the body, potentially causing rheumatism and mercury-related illness, urging a switch to Jacobs Liver Salt. It touts its mercury-free formula, gentle action, and daily use as a preventive, with dosing guidance and pharmacy availability.

Dacoba Atinatay Inelat Jacobs

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R. T. Daniels Robert ‘Tt House of Representatives The American Life & Annuity Company Morser American Life & Annuity Co Pacsuten American Life and Annuity Co Atlanta, Ga W.L. Douglas Shoes W.l.douglas Douglas Ourias Tealer W. L. Douglas M’keon Giles Corn Club Joseph Hull Chamber Jones Ketterer Ninann Tyree Tissuie Tor Medical Aeani Washington, D.C Hicks Capadine Hania Jeanne Jomellings Rep
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