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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1912
Page
15
An Atlanta merchant advertises 350 dozen Aragon shirts made by Robinson Shirt Company Atlanta as the best dollar shirts in the South. The notice urges home grown products to grow local business and praises style fit and service.
Georgia voters may gain permanent registration as John M. Slaton, Senate president, signals it will be part of his gubernatorial campaign platform. He argues registration should persist unless a change of residence or disqualification for tax delinquency occurs, with tax collectors and registrars managing transfers and purges.
The text discusses fresh color trends for spring fabrics and palettes. It mentions feminine tones, soft palettes for day and evening wear, and contrasts with harder shades. References to new empire shades and velvet accents appear, with notes on coral, peacock hues, and voile fabrics.
A domestic scene shows Brom Judge and his wife in a tense exchange as he tries to mediate a quarrel. She remains snippy and indifferent while winding up a curious inquiry about a mysterious package, resisting the hint of personal significance.
Judge Newman denied J Wesley Glasgow's habeas corpus petition seeking release from a federal prison near Atlanta. Glasgow, convicted of mailing obscene literature under postal laws, was sentenced to fifteen months plus a $600 fine and was transferred from Delaware to Georgia. Attorney Judge Fay argued confinement was illegal and excessive.
Jerome Jones editor of The Atlanta Journal of Labor spoke to wage earners in Fitzgerald. As president of the Georgia State Federation he pursues interest ahead of the federation’s next state convention in Waycross. He heads to Washington to address anti trust committees at a Capitol invitation from Senator Bacon.
The Atlante Symphony Orchestra with conductor Whitney Hiboner and assistant Dr. Persy J. Starnes will present a free concert at the Auditorium Armory this afternoon. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the performance without charge.
Today at Manchester assizes Ball was granted permission to remain at liberty pending his trial. The proceedings continue with unclear next steps as defense and prosecution await further evidence and dates.
Blacksburg residents slept under guard as armed posses from Gaffney Cow Pens Gastonia and Kings Mountain patrolled the town fearing a mob of 400 black men who planned a midnight attack in retaliation for a lynching. The group dispersed after nightfall and a vigil continues until tensions ease.
The Chattooga county fruit trees are in full blossom, with Lyerly Georgia reporting hopeful signs for a peach crop. A cold snap could threaten prospects, though current outlook remains encouraging for a good 1922 harvest.
Esther Mercy testifies in a $100000 suit against Des Marion Talbot of the University of Chicago. Several teachers labeled her truthfulness under oath as questioned. Miss Mercy denounces her opponents as a “bunch of old maids” and says jealousy fuels their testimony. End of trial nears with remaining evidence due by Thursday. Judson Pratt and possible Dr Judson may be called to testify.
Griffin Georgia March 20 Special at a Griffin hospital board meeting it was inexpedient to operate two Sunday motion picture shows for the charity. Five of seven directors voted against running them and only two supported. After the decision, President R H Drake tendered resignation as chair man and J Hit Brower said he would resign at the next council meeting. Readbuilder Wanted Griffin Georgia March 30 Special at Spalding Good Roads Association meeting county commissioners asked to appoint a road builder and civil engineer to manage county roadwork to improve highways. Anita Baldwin Loses San Francisco March 30 Supreme Court confirms heirs of Elias J Lucky Baldwin own estate valued around 11 million dollars and dismisses Beatrice Anita Baldwin Turnbulls claims as a pre termitted child.
From the transcript a judge admonishes an offender saying you have been here twice before and twice I have sent you to fall. The prisoner replies in archaic phrasing claiming scrupina a third term and urging honor. The exchange highlights repeated judicial consequences for the defendant.
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