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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1912

Page

18

Fulton County Vote Totals With Ward Results and Officers

The article reports Fulton County election totals including ward by ward president vote tallies and county officer results. It lists votes for president by ward, totals for candidate Wilson Underwood Harmon and Clark, plus county officers by ward and precincts, concluding with overall tallies for ordinary, tax collector, tax receiver, county commissioners, and coroner. The data show Wilson leading in many wards and Wilkinson general counts, with detailed counts across Adamsville to Oak Grove and South Bend precincts.

Wwas Wari Witcon Underwood Ward Wilson Harmon Clark Wilson 847, ‘Underwood O: Harmon 4,Clark 21. 4 Sixth Ward A-—Wisoh Bi—Wilson Wood Ware Yona Oak Grove First Ward Anderson Wilkinson Branan Stewart Armistead Huddleston Cha Boonehoo Redwine Anderon Brapan Chasim Palmer Turmak mWinn Donehoo Griggs Andersson Chastain Pager Turmay Winn Doneshoa Redwing Ander Fon Hranan Turman Chastalm Reanine Briges Andersen Chastain Palmer Turman Winn Griges Redwine Donchoo Eighth Ward Chasta Wilkinson Gein Turban Denehoo Tenth Ward Adamaville Almet Burman Foroner Dofiehoo Redwins Blackhall Igomgast Buckhead Battie Wilkingen Donehue Donthoa South Bend Andergan

Levee Fight Tightens as Baton Rouge Faces Rise in Mississippi

In Baton Rouge flood action escalates as the Mississippi river climbs beyond forecast 42 feet. A work train is sent to reinforce levees while the city council orders the waterworks to build a protective levee around the pump station. Front street levee breach briefly floods Yazoo and Mississippi Valley tracks and several businesses before sealing.

Baton Rouge Front Street Yazoo Mississippi Valley

Seaboard Announces 1.50 Rate to Athens and Return

Seaboard Railway sets a 1.50 round trip fare to Athens and return with sunrays on May 5. The A M E Conference held its annual meeting in the city with delegates about 300 and major funds reported. Rt. W. Hood was honored at the conference, which convened in Clin tom, shaping the field for future religious and regional travel.

Seaboard Athens Return Swenitys ALM. EB Zion Citarek America Elty Mahibershin Arehres United States Africa Rt. W. Hood Fice Clintom Shepes

Lumbermen to Fight Tariff Ruling Clash Planned

St Louis May 1 Officers of St Louis Lumbermen's organizations announced an immediate fight against the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling declaring tap fines not common carriers. They will file a petition for an injunction against all big roads of the southwest to block new tariffs and preserve weekly income through rate divisions.

Lumbermen St Louuis St. Louis

Steamer Julian Luckenbach Leaks Off Puerto Rico

The insular line steamer Julian Luckenbach returning to Philadelphia with a sugar cargo sprang a leak Sunday night near San Juan Puerto Rico and sent a wireless call for help. Revenue cutter Alsonauin responded and reached the vessel Tuesday morning. Luckenbach then proceeded to port with thirteen feet of water in her hold and her cars practically destroyed, but no passengers aboard.

Springs San Juan P. R Insular Line Julian Luckenbach Philadelphia United States Revenue Al[sonauin Santo Demings Luckenbach

Costly Neglect of National Defense

An analysis tracing US defense policy from the revolution to 1911 argues that national defense has been treated as a political slogan rather than a practical military plan. It cites wartime costs, the burden of pensions, and the high per-pensioner expense, urging stronger national defense considerations.

Alfert Suessau Leslie United States

Seven Hens Record Yearly Egg Yields Report

A Farm and Fireside contributor logs a yearly egg production record from seven Rose Comb Red Island Reds hatched April 1910. From October 1910 to December 1911 the hens produced monthly totals ranging from 0 to 147 eggs, totaling 138 in the period, noting modest stock aims.

Ortoder

Taft Spends Day in Savannah at St Patrick Banquet

President Taft traveled to Savannah on May 1 for the centennial Hibernian Society banquet and related events. He spoke to Georgia State Industrial College students, met Yale alumni, and attended Ireland's patron saint celebration. The Butt memorial service arrangements in Augusta were finalized, with Taft to participate before departing at 3 am Thursday.

Hibernian Society Negro College Yale City Savannah Taft Boston Ile Cieorgia State Industrial College Ciy Ireland Brown Georgia Hourke Cochran New York Massachusetts Itis Ben Hibernian Trish United States Augusta Apra Archibald Butt Augustang Union Depot Barrett Roy Goodwin Hilles Rhoads Secret Service Butt Grand Opera House America Sherwood Whitney St. Paul's Episcopal Church Thomas Gaylor Memphis, Tenn Washington

Victory of Manila Bay commemoration at Washington

Fourteen surviving officers gathered in Washington to honor the 14th anniversary of the American fleet victory at Manila Bay with Admiral Dewey as toastmaster. He proposed a toast to W. S. Montgomery of New York, a shipmate who died since the last gathering after retirement from service. The event featured informal speeches and marked the traditional observance of the victory.

Washington Mania Bay Admiral Dewey Dewey W.S. Montgomery New York Montgomery

Accident on Marietta road bridge kills Black man

One man died and another injured in a Wednesday morning car crash on the Marietta road crossing the Seaboard Air Line railroad. Gene Lindley, a Black driver, was fatally hurt after the Packard he drove collided with a guard rail while the white chauffeur Jean Bouhier led a rescue mission. The accident followed the Packard being pulled from mud by Lindley at the direction of Bouhier. Lindley appeared to be asleep at the wheel, and the car struck the guard rail above the viaduct. The Black man died. Bouhier survived with injuries. Both men were Cole company employees.

Marietta Road Seaboard Air Line Wedenday Jean Bouhier Gene Lindley Bouthler Packard Automobil Atlanta Lindley Cole Cole Company Lindsey Packard Tindsey Rowan Fr. Long Cole Motor Company Lase Lindlexs Bouthier

Funeral for Sunns Taylor in Bonnie Brae church

Sunns Taylor dies Tuesday. Funeral set for this afternoon at 2:30 in Bonnie Brae church with interment at Oakland. Pallbearers to assemble at 1:30 at Bloomfield-Burkett chapel for procession to the church. Workmen's Compensation Bill moves to recommitment in Senate with amendments. optional acceptance for railroad employees and higher insurance rates proposed. Western Union buys 10,000 Underwood typewriters.

Sunns Taylor Bonnie Brae Oakland Bloomfield-Burkett Chapel Washington Judiciary Committee Senate Culberson Ofexas

Fire Rages Through Croghan Village Destroying Dozens of Buildings

A devastating fire in Croghan, XII, on May 1 caused two child deaths and property loss estimated between 400000 and 590000. Thirty two buildings were wiped out, leaving only a grocery store, a hardware store, a harness shop, a millinery shop and three hotels in the business section.

Croghan Xii

The Forsyth vaudeville bill with Aelia Bingham headlines

At the Forsyth a strong vaudeville program features Aelia Bingham as the headline act, plus Stay Tully and company in an original comedy, the Nisha Sisters, and others. Next week Pauline the Hypnotist is promised, with a high quality supporting bill. Southern Railway Relief Association picnic at Powder Springs today. round trip tickets 50 cents. train departs Terminal Station at 6:50 p.m. Tickets available at Johnson's and God's pharmacies and at the train.

Keith Forsyth Aelia Bingham Southern Railway Relief Association The Powder Springs Johnson’s God's Pharmacies

Floyd County Sheriff Race Sparks Close Primary Battle

In Floyd County primary results D W Simmons defeated J R Cantrell for clerk of superior court. John M Vandiver beat J W Cooper for tax collector. J Tom Jenkins won against G M Redmond for tax receiver. W G Dunehoo defeated B D O Byars for sheriff, and Harry Johnson won over John P Davis for ordinary. Sheriff's race remains close.

Rome Floyd County D. W. Simmons J. R. Cantrell John M. Vandiver J. W. Cooper J. Tom Jenkins G M. Redmond W. G. Dunehoo BD. O Byars Harry Johnson John P. Davis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Drow ‘Wilson Tures Fulton Collins Winkincon Huddieston Ocan Grigmsa Red- Swilson Bran B. Turman John R. Wilkinson Marcellus Anderson Fer Ordinary Press Huddleston Paul IONA W.H. Taft Savanna Butt Memorial Manila Bay Negro Guari Wesley Memorial’ Hospital John Taylor Western Union Floyd Sheriff's Place Hiseman Bros Kiseman Bros Bangkoks Eisemina
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