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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1912

Page

5

Veteran confederate backs Underwood for president

Julius H. Cook of Atlanta a well known veteran writes that he supports Oscar Underwood of Alabama for president. He criticizes Wilson on the tariff and the initiative referendum and recall, urging a candidate with a firm tariff stance and a consistent public and private life record. Cook urges fellow Democrats to back Underwood. Atlanta Ga March 28.

Julius H. Cook Atlanta Oscar Underwood Alabama Ile Wilson Cook New Jersey Mr. Wilson Democratic Party Bette H. Cook

Libel Suit and Contempt Cases Highlight City News

W A Leveritt sues plumbing contractor W H Wynne in Fulton superior court for 310000 libel damages over false statements that ruined his business. J E Sis trunk ordered to appear for contempt. another case dropped due to lack of bar admission. Frank Hargett, Charlotte fugitive, arrested on forgery charges by Burns' detectives. Fraternal Eagles banquet hosts 300 plus guests with vaudeville acts. Alexander H Stephens presides. sick fund provides free physician for members and families.

Fulton Superior Court W. A. Leveritt W. H. Wynne Leveritt J. E. Sistrunk George S. Bell Negr Frank Hargett Charlotte N. C Burns’ Detective Agency Atlanta Hargett Eagles Order of Eagles Alexander H. Stephens

Kryptok bifocal advertised at 43 North Broad Street

Local retailer Jno. L. Moore & Sons invites readers to learn about the Kryptok bifocal. The ad promises no seam or cement and offers expert demonstration at the store located on North Broad Street.

Jno. L. Moore, & Sons North Broad St

Democratic camps deny Wilson campaign combine charges

Washington March 28. Democratic headquarters denounced claims that rival candidates conspired against New Jersey Governor Wilson. Underwood managers cited Bankhead denial of trades and combos. Bankhead said they seek only Underwood’s nomination. Gordon of Harmon headquarters blamed the charge on those pushing Woodrow Wilson. Clark headquarters offered no new statement beyond a prior accusation calling the charge malicious.

Washington Wilson New Jersey Underwood Florida Bankhead Senator Bankhead Robert R. Gordon fHarnion Woodrow Wilson Clark

Almost Beheaded by Hanging Wire in Alabama Car Crash

Mr and Mrs F M Gay of Bufaula Alabama were riding through Georgetown when their car hit a loose telephone wire stretched across the street catching them under the necks and causing serious gashes. They urged blame on workers stringing the lines as two wires had been raised and a third hung low. The injuries are serious but not expected to be fatal.

Bufaula Ala F. M. Gay Georgetown Cnume Gay

Clean-up movement forms Atlanta Sanitary Association

A broad coalition led by the chamber of commerce and City Federation of Women's Clubs convened to improve sanitation in Atlanta. Over 100 attendees, including business leaders and several prominent figures, endorsed forming a permanent Atlanta Sanitary Association with ward representation to oversee ongoing cleanup efforts and public education on cleanliness.

City Sanitary Department Atlanta Chamber of Commerce City Federation of Women’s Clubs Empire Building C. J. Haden Chamber of Commerce Committee Athiata Jentzen Sanitary Department Haden Edgar Watkins Atlanta Sanitary Association Association Paul P. Reese BE. H. Goodhardt Joseph W. Hill L. B. Palmer T. F. Hammond L. H. Beck H. van Housten Har H. A. Rucker J. A. Rush William F. Penn

Western Union Buys 10,000 Underwood Typewriters

The Western Union company announced a purchase of 10,000 Underwood typewriters for its offices and telegraph operations, signaling a major upgrade in typing equipment and efficiency across its network.

The Western Union

Statement by Stone Denied by Railroads

New York March 28 The conference committee of fifty eastern railroads issued a statement denying their refusal to grant wage increases for locomotive engineers. The denial followed Warren B Stone’s claim that roads cannot raise freight rates and that the public needs an object lesson showing railroads deserve higher pay for the freight they carry.

New York Warren 8. Stone Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Stenzel Eczema Liquid Promises Instant Relief and Cure

An advertisement claims Stenzel Eczema Liquid stops itching instantly and cures eczema permanently. It says the disease begins to disappear within days after use. Priced at $1 and sold by Jacobs Pharmacy and other druggists, distributed by Park Chemical Co in San Antonio Texas.

Jacobs Pharmacten Park Chemical Co San Antonio Texas

Ward line status upheld with brief debate on bonds and sewers

A special council committee voted to keep current ward lines, with six of eight present opposing change and one favoring equal representation. Judge Hillyer and J J Barge may present views. The group also discussed issuing bonds for street work, twin sewer systems, and guttering costs, with mixed opinions on finance. The committee will reconvene if Hillyer or Barge wish to testify.

Nes George Hillyer J. J. Barge Hnes Judge Hillyer Berge Hatcher Chambers Warren People of Atlanta Council Huliyer Barge Sisson Thomson Abernathy Ragsdale van Dyke

Every Night 10 15 South Georgian Leaves for South Georgia

The South Georgian of the A B A departs nightly at 10 15 for all points in South Georgia. Sleepers bound for Thomasville and Way 6s are open for occupancy of passengers at Union Station at 9 00 p m. The best route. Try it.

South Georgia Thomasville Union Station

Confederate Veteran Walks Foot Race to Reunion

Uniontown Alabama March 28 I C Williams a 72 year old Confederate veteran passes through town en route afoot from Louisville Texas to Macon Georgia to attend the Confederate reunion He has covered 600 miles and strives to win a 506 dollar prize offered by his home camp.

Uniontown Ala I. C. Williams Ouisville Texas Macon

Fulton County Underwood club names ward committees

At a rousing meeting in the Aragon hotel nearly 300 present organized ward and district committees for Fulton County Underwood. Vice President Fred J. Paxon presided as reports of named groups were read with plans to fill remaining spots in two or three days and form a central executive committee at the next gathering.

Fulton County Underwood Club Aragon Hotel Fred J. Paxon County Club First Ward Haynes Street Burton E. Gardner Davis Street Ewon T. Dabney West Mitchell Street

Mississippi Delegates Endorse Taft At Party Convention

In a Mississippi gathering factions split over presidential support. Taft delegates were chosen across seven of eight congressional districts while Roosevelt supporters won in the eighth district where rival conventions met. The roll call saw 298 votes for the Taft endorsement and 12 abstentions or nonparticipants.

Sam Building Presient L. B. Mosely Jackson United States Southern District Mississippi J. B. Mulvits Vicksburg L. K. Atwood Charles Banks Bolivar County Taft Roosevelt S. D. Redmond Mound Bayou W. E. Mollis

Taft Wins in Mississippi Republican Convention

Taft supporters captured control of the Mississippi regular Republican state convention in Jackson on March 28 and adopted resolutions backing the national administration and instructing delegates to vote for President Taft. Roosevelt factions, outnumbered in the regular body, were unable to alter the outcome.

Taft Mississippi Roosevelt Jackson Miss Chicago

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