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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1912
Page
28
In Rome on March 17 Lina Cavalieri compliments J P Morgan on his bronzed look. He jokes about the secret of eternal youth but she declines to share secrets. The piece switches to a local ad for Spring and Easter suits by Hart Schaffner and Rogers Peet Co. displayed as the swellest in town.
In New York on March 26 the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers delegates voted to submit a strike vote on wage increases and standardization. Balloting will take days with results publicized around April 1. Grand Chief Stone avoided predicting the outcome and noted railroad financial limits if demands rise, warning of possible freight-rate hikes.
The Carroll county court in Hillsville Virginia upheld civil attachments on property of Floyd Victor Allen and Byrd Marion. The Allen family seeks indictments against alleged murderers while a grand jury will be convened to draw new charges. Detectives plan a dawn capture of remaining fugitives with coordinated efforts in the mountains. New Orleans bankruptcy filings follow a cotton buyers bankruptcy, with Eugene and Francis W Martin added as individuals.
Rome reports Pope Pius remains in practically unchanged condition with a pause in general audiences. Official statements suggest the pontiff will rest thoroughly after February 30 and receive care to ensure ample recuperation.
Jackson Ga March 2 Special. Former solicitor general of the Flint district and twice a candidate for congress Hon George W H Bloodworth announces he will not run this year against Judge Bartlett in the sixth congressional district. It is believed J Walter Wise of Fayetteville may enter the race for the national House.
The Murphy Varnish Company and two others filed in federal court seeking a voluntary bankruptcy for Primo Motor Company of Atlanta and the appointment of a receiver. The estate is valued at $15,000 and includes automobile supplies machinery fixtures and merchandise. The firm is described as a general auto business engaged in manufacturing repairing buying and selling automobiles in Atlanta. Colonel John W Cooper is named as a potential candidate for governor with Bartlett expected to seek reelection.
In Phoenix on March 26 the Arizona legislature elected Marcus Stith and Henry F. Ashuret to represent the state in the United States Senate. Smith’s age and Jong’s tenure influenced the choices while Ashuret’s seat was noted as a potential short or long term assignment amid other delegate considerations.
London reports 126 women charged for window smashing raids on March 1 and 4. Prosecutor calls the acts organized vandalism. judges sentence several suffragists to four to six months in prison, with some bound over for later judgment. Pankhurst and other Votes for Women editors appear again on conspiracy charges. A Holloway prisoner testifies to orders to break windows using stones and hammers.
Atlanta readers learn Judge J T Pendleton plans to run again for Fulton County Superior Court but will not engage in personal campaigning after a petition signed by a large group of Atlanta lawyers urged his candidacy. The open letter thanked signers for their encouragement and noted the petition was circulated without his knowledge.
Mrs Jucy R Young aged 61 died at her home 146 Crumley Street yesterday after a lingering illness. A prominent Church of the Immaculate Conception member she was known for devoutness and charity. She leaves three daughters Rene Lucy and Sister Mary Herchman, a son Alfred, a brother J R Holliday, and two sisters. Funeral at 9 this morning at the Church with Rev Pathor Kennedy officiating. interment at West View. Pallbearers were Robert J Moran W H Am brose Kanmer Blount John Ryan Joseph Farmer and Frederick Young.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered California lemon shipments to Colorado Utah and Montana to resume a one dollar per hundred pounds rate by April 30 for at least two years after finding a proposed 1.15 dollar rate unreasonable. Carriers must maintain the lower rate on lemons moving to listed western destinations.
In Rome Floyd County an assault occurred at Floyd cotton mills where 40 year old Gallo Calloway was arrested on a warrant after a 12 year old girl reported being attacked while on duty. Deputies placed him in the county jail as locals react with fear over the case.
A cautious business man outlines a health transformation after sedentary work and poor meals. He describes weight loss from 118 to 150 pounds, better sleep, renewed ambition, and improved digestion after trying Grane-Nuts on a colleague’s suggestion at a Royal Arcanum meeting.
Organized labor in Atlanta prepares a grand ball at Taft Hall with strong turnout expected. Ticket sales support Harriman line mechanics on strike and will be shared among shop workers across unions. Inman Shops employees cover expenses, and a top city orchestra is engaged for the event.
Justice Anderson of the District of Columbia supreme court orders The Washington Times and managing editor F A Walker to appear Tuesday to show cause why they should not be punished for publishing an editorial criticizing the defense in a pending case.
Mrs Mortimer L Schiff testified voluntarily before the grand jury probing the Brandt case in New York. The inquiry concerns Brandt the former valet of her husband whose letters led to his discharge from Schiff employment.
Rome Georgia assessors report a $240000 rise in city real estate valuation bringing total 1912 value to about $5,661,000. The increase equals roughly four percent from last year as papers move to the tax receiver.
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