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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
17
A fragmented Georgia election scene shows candidates active across counties with polls opening and political talk intensifying. Voters discuss reforms from medical inspections to election turnout while national figures influence local sentiment amid stateside contests.
Georgia declares its resolve to reject servitude and embrace full American rights, praising Underwood as a strong compromise candidate. The piece asserts the South's moral rebirth, readiness to support merit over geography, and intent to stay in the national political arena.
E J Elliott of Louisville's American Federation of Musicians praises the band aboard the Titanic for playing soothing tunes as the ship sank. He notes music calmed panic and may have saved lives, citing their choice of music as the ice hit the iceberg.
The Constitution argues news columns serve the people, not editors, and insists on publishing unaltered forecasts from gubernatorial and presidential contests. It cites past forecasts showing accuracy when truthfully reported, urging continued public trust through square dealing and transparency.
In Washington Georgia a break in at Wilkes County jail saw 13 quarts of whisky stolen. Earlier two men from Thom son Ga were caught with 26 quarts of whisky under a bogey seat and the liquor was kept as evidence while the case was settled. The report notes the thief smashed through a glass window and escaped with the loot.
Constantinople May 1 A Smyrna telegram says the steamer Texas which went down in the Gulf of Smyrna with 140 aboard Monday night was sunk by a shell fired from a Turkish fort After two warning shots the fort struck as the vessel deviated from the channel The dispatch notes the attack followed failed warnings and reports the vessel went to the bottom
Jerome Jones, editor of a Journal of Labor, departed Atlanta for Washington to confer with national leaders about the Bacon Bartlett bill. The measure would regulate agreements in labor and agriculture, curb injunctions in labor disputes, and shield wage earners from Sherman anti trust effects. Jones declined a nationwide management role to avoid leaving Atlanta.
Washington may 1 federal support for the militia is studied by Secretary Stim gon and Major General Wood as lawmakers consider a 9 million dollar bill. The plan would allow transfer of the national guard to the regular army in threat of war with safeguards for officer competence. Militia board members from Wisconsin Oregon Pennsylvania Kansas and Tennessee attended the session amid Mexico intervention rumors.
Washington May 1 The senate investigation into the Titanic disaster shifts to New York tomorrow as Chairman Senator William Alden Smith of Michigan plans to question witnesses. Smith says the committee has done its duty and will soon prepare its report for submission to the commerce committee and the Senate. The probe has drawn criticism from Senator Works for its length and conduct, with calls for proceeding in England where the ship was owned.
After a three day hearing the Atlanta freight gates case adjourned until July 9. Complainants presented evidence and use shippers will testify next. The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear rebuttal in Duluth as W. E. Newell of King Hardware notes higher first class rates from New York to Atlanta than to Nashville and similar western discrimination.
Nashville Tenn May 1 The board of missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church South opened its fifty sixth annual session in Nashville today Bishop W R Lambuth, who went to Africa last year, reported back on the African mission and the group will decide whether to establish the mission this year or next The college of bishops is slated to meet Monday.
Washington mourns the death of Fesiaen diplomat Mr. Dawson at age 54. Native of Hudson Wisconsin Mrs. Dawson, who married him in 1897 in Brazil, survives along with several children. Known for Latin American mediation, he served as secretary of the legation in Brazil, minister to several nations, and resident diplomatic officer in Washington before further postings in Central America.
London May 1 The home rule debate in the House of Commons drew a sparse audience with Irish priests as the only visibly concerned spectators. Opposition by Unionists was lukewarm aside from Ulster supporters. Lord Claud Hamilton threatened to mobilize volunteers while Sir Robert Finlay ridiculed the bill as the worst of recent measures and warned of civil war if enacted.
Attorney General Wickersham names Stanley W. Finch special commissioner to suppress the white slave traffic. Finch will lead a nationwide campaign with about 600 agents and a plan of investigation and prosecution. States to be targeted include Virginia West Virginia Maryland North Carolina and the District of Columbia.
Wytheville Virginia May 1 A jury was sworn tonight to try Floyd Allen for the murders at the Carroll county courthouse on March 14. After four hours of examination a sixteenth venireman was found satisfactory. The defense used its four peremptory challenges and the court adjourned. Nine farmers and three others compose the jury. The defense sought to require the Commonwealth to plead overruled motions.
Washington May 1 Senator Stone closed his speech on speed of revision with a claim that the debate lacks interest except for campaign purposes. He argued the general discussion should not proceed without clearer reasons, contrasting with Democratic Senator Gallinger’s stance. Conference notes suggest the debate centers on tariff policy and procedural calls to action.
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