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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1912
Page
20
A flood of letters and statements from Georgia and nearby states shows strong pro Underwood sentiment. Figures from Worth and Banks counties, plus endorsements from Elberton to Savannah, claim Underwood leads, with voters believing the tide is rising despite Wilson opposition.
Knoxville reports rivers rising rapidly after heavy rain. The Tennessee flood tide expected to reach fifteen feet by Saturday morning, with twelve feet being flood stage. Newport Pigeon river three feet above food stage. Tagso submerged. Charleston inundated as Hiawassee floods wash away a steel bridge. Railway routes rerouted due to high water.
The piece notes an inquest to be held, a girl refusing to testify, and a second sensational shooting in Macon within days. Leo Meyer allegedly insulted his sister by telephone. The Moore woman died tonight as Mayors and Taylor friends crowded downtown.
Senate rejected the Sherwood dollar a day pension measure amid fierce debate over income limits and total outlays. The plan would have boosted annual pension costs, with southern and northern Democrats split on the vote as claims about revenues and wartime benefits were aired. Two men were fined in Thomson for illegal whisky sales after authorities intercepted a buggy shipment containing twenty six quarts.
Voters are reminded that registration closes at midnight April 2. After that, unregistered individuals cannot vote in any 1932 primaries for federal and state offices including president, senator, attorney general, clerk, sheriff, and other posts. The final three days are critical to qualify.
The testimony recounts Sidna Edwards and accomplices fleeing after a court shooting. A boy describes Sidna’s defiance, intent to shoot pursuing officers, and a ten day mountain hideout with scarce food. Detectives have pursued the group, with $1,800 of a $3,100 governor's reward collected so far.
Keith Vaudeville at the Forsyth closes its engagement this week with a strong billing and high attendance. The show features A Romance of the Underworld and Australian woodchoppers, plus a Milano Company motion picture exhibit including Dante's Inferno and Odyssey. Next week stars Cartomiet R. L. Galdberg and a revived Knight for a Day at the Lyre, and A Lucky Hoodoo headlines the Lyric with Billy S. Van delivering the laughs.
New York March 29 Andrew Carnegie filed suit in the supreme court to recover 3 000 000 and interest loaned to the Carnegie Trust Company on December 38 1909 He alleges he loaned the trust company 2000 bonds of the United States Steel Corporation each worth 1000 with interest coupons The Carnegie Trust Company suspended operations early in 1911.
Mrs J Tidwell and relatives invite attendance at the funeral of Mr B J Tidwell from 575 Lee Street at 2 PM today Interment at West View Pallbearers named B North Cilit Phillips Robert Coggins Curtis Hayes Ira Daily and Srin Mime will accompany the service at Harry G Poole's Photos The Citizens of Fulton County are asked to vote in the Democratic primary May 1 1912 for County Commissioner N Avery Chastain announces his candidacy and pledges to serve the county’s general welfare if elected.
The firm of Perry and Wright dissolves by mutual consent as Boyd Perry buys J. L. Wright interest and assumes liabilities. Boyd Perry continues in bonding and fire insurance and takes general agency of National Surety Co. for Georgia. Office remains 561-2 Empire Building. phone M 3861.
A speech framing a clash between populist justice and elite interests. It contrasts Lincoln’s belief in people rule with opponents who defend the divine right of the powerful, denouncing special interests and formalist law as dangers to democracy. The excerpt highlights trust in the people and governance through broad participation.
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