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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1912
Page
4
A petition in a state court seeks a $249 authority and references Sharman law regarding the dissolution of a partnership or entity. Details are fragmented and the document appears to involve a legal action related to an agrarian or harvest-related entity.
A brief excerpt describes cadets living in barracks or on coast camps and planning excursions. The session begins June 36th for eight weeks with activities in the Blue Mountain foothills near Lake Warner. Address Academy Box 14 Gainesville.
Government charges the International Harvester Company with restraint of trade and monopolistic aims in harvesting machinery. It is alleged to control about 90 percent of U S trade in harvesters and binders, 16 percent of mowers, and over 50 percent of binder twine with few rivals and widespread dealer domination. The petition claims the firm eliminates competition by controlling most retail dealers and distribution channels across the United States.
Cyrus W McCormick issued a statement denying misconduct in the bull filed against the harvester trust. He says the International Harvester Company aimed for economy in manufacturing and fair pricing, noting profits under 70 percent of capital and that current machine prices mirror 1902 levels despite higher raw material and wage costs. He adds no lower prices abroad than at home and disputes other charges.
Chicago April 30 delegates at the fourth annual NAACP conference condemned southern grandfather laws that disfranchise thousands. A resolution urging attack in the U S Supreme Court was adopted. Framed by Charles Edward Russell of New York City, it called these pre-1863 restrictions dull and void and a travesty on justice.
New York April 20 The American Olympic committee responds to J B Franklin of the Southern Pacific association of the Amateur Athletic Union about tug of war try outs Subscriptions so far do not warrant a team The committee will authorize try outs in Chicago with the team financing its own trip to Stockholm
Chicago April 30 Prices for fresh meat both on the hoof and in retail markets have reached the highest average in two years. Packers report paying top prices for cattle in over two decades while farmers blame corn costs. Wholesale and retail prices rise across beef and lamb cuts with beef around 21 to 26 cents per pound and lamb around 24 to 25 cents. Lambs sold at about 10.20 per hundredweight reference.
The North Georgia Conference meeting praised the school built for colored students with over 200 attendees. Rev A Dustate led prayers, Stinson cited progress by five teachers and 200 students, and certificates were given in dressmaking. Dr Jenkins urged mutual respect and cooperation between races while condemning carpetbaggers.
Robert F. Maddox heads the Capital City club in Atlanta after yesterday’s heavy vote, succeeding John W. Grant. New officers include W. T. Gentry of Southern Bell as vice president, BH, R. Austin as secretary and treasurer, and governing committee members C. I. Ryan, Edward Inman, and Robert C. Clark. terms commence at once.
Hon R B Blackburn spoke for Oscar Underwood in Boston Georgia last night and converted many supporters from New Jersey. Guy Chambers addressed the gathering and drew more adherents to Underwood with Samuel Adams of Bolton presiding. Judge Jnc R Wilkinson served as Ordinary. Please vote early today.
Natchez Mississippi April 30 Judge Thomas Reber was found dead on his lawn with a bullet wound. A note says he contemplated self destruction due to memory lapse and fear of insanity caused by brain symptoms. Reber was a Sandusky Ohio native who moved south with the Union Army. He was prominent in state civic and political affairs.
An Underwood rally was held at Chastain hall on Tenth Street and Hee...emophill avenue last night. Principal speaker Frank Haerslich, a known Atlanta lawyer with offices in the Kiser building, addressed an enthusiastic crowd. The event was presided over by Hon. Jamie L. Holliwell who introduced the speaker.
A fragmentary report notes a Wilson faction meeting largely favoring Woodrow Wilson for the presidency. The text mentions a severe tone and references to Felder and Underwood, with unclear details and garbled names.
One hundred four Georgia Normal and Industrial College girls visited Milledgeville for Opera Week and a Piedmont hotel class dinner attended by Governor Brown and other dignitaries. They toured city schools, shopped, visited Georgia Tech, rode in carriages, and planned to return to Milledgeville after a noon train departure to tour the federal prison and other sites.
Mobile Alabama April 30 the excise commission ruled saloons may not screen against patrons. A response to a petition from a retailer states laws prohibit partitions or objects that obstruct view from the sidewalk into the saloon. The commission says it has no recollection of screens being deemed necessary during recent summers or prior to so called days of prohibition.
In Mobile Alabama two women claim to be married to J C Forbes and turn jail keys on him. Annie M Forbes of New Orleans travels via Mobile home to her two children while Forbes awaits grand jury action in September in Fulton Alabama. Esther Hanes of Jackson Alabama is the young woman Forbes is said to have married.
Washington reports Ambassador Henry L. Wilson states in a letter to Representative Slayden that Mexican good disposition is not to be doubted and asserts Americans in Mexico receive better protection than any other foreigners. He dismisses claims of inadequate protection as likely malicious. cites vast territories and unrest as challenges to protection.
Philadelphia April 30 Federal Judge Holland appointed Edward Hacker of Knoxville Tennessee as examiner to take testimony in the government dissolution suit against the Keystone Watch Case Company.
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