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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
15
A fragmentary column reflects on campaign rhetoric, voter behavior, and party dynamics with sharp wit. It notes the temper of elections, mentions Underwood’s candidacy, and muses on tariffs, the steam of gas politics, and the public view of candidates while weaving in literary and cultural asides.
The article analyzes Underwood's statewide win, noting city counties favored him while country counties largely opposed. It accuses the state executive committee of partisan, self serving tactics and ward politics. It cites Wilson’s strength in Fulton and personal ties in other counties, plus biographical notes on Wilson’s career and family.
A House measure to end the gag rule restricting postal workers from testifying to Congress is seen as a major reform. If the bill passes unamended, Senate action could confirm the move, breaking Hitchcockism’s grip and allowing witnesses to expose inefficiency and oppression in the postal service. The Ashbrook committee’s investigations are urged to seize the moment before adjournment.
Incomplete OCR text fragments describe a Mississippi area event with references to population and location but lack clear details or names. The readable parts suggest reporting on a populous region and a notable incident, yet key facts are missing.
The piece lauds Oscar Underwood’s decisive Georgia win amid a county unit plan controversy. It notes the irony of county committees now appointing delegates from Underwood supporters, despite county results, and commends Fulton County for inviting Underwood's managers to name the delegation. The commentary credits Georgia farmers and warns the episode may not repeat for a generation.
A mosaic of poetic line and dialect humor contrasts spring blossoms with political misgivings and lighthearted banter. Vignettes from field and town, including a playful jab at presidential notions, mingle with rustic scenes of warmth and sunlit days in a rural Georgia setting.
The Constitution defends its forecasting of Georgia state primary results over the past five months. It notes its April 21 estimates for Underwood and Wilson and prior December figures for Joseph M. Brown and Pope Brown, highlighting editors’ commitment to fair, impartial reporting despite protest.
Macon Ga May 2 Knights Templars of Georgia paid tribute to Major Archie Butt hero of the Titanic disaster in resolutions at the opening session of the annual meeting. They praise his tenderness toward women and note this trait as a mark of a good Knight Templar. About three hundred delegates attend from twenty eight commanderies.
Valdosta May special reports Hon A T Woodward a loyal Oscar Underwood supporter will head Lowndes county delegation to the state convention and is likely to become the eleventh district delegate to the Baltimore convention. Friends say he has given much service for Underwood in Georgia and the region.
Moultrie Georgia May 2 Special The democratic committee elects six delegates to the state convention meeting Atlanta May 29 Colquitt County will present W C Vereen as a candidate for one of the delegates to the national convention from the Second district Vereen is mayor of Moultrie president of the Moultrie cotton mill and of the Moultrie Banking Company The elected delegates are Thad Adama W J Matthews W C Vereen F W Way M D Norman and C B Allen.
Milledgeville, Ga May 2 Special The Georgia Normal and Industrial College senior class returned from Atlanta after a three day pleasure visit centered on the annual class night. The young ladies enjoyed the event and received courteous attention during the trip.
Atlanta federal prison No 3699 seeks donated books for its library. A list of desired titles from past issues includes The House of Mirth The Clansman The Weavers and The Malefactor. Residents or local readers may contact Meyer to arrange purchase and delivery.
Waynesboro Georgia May 2 1908 Mrs Aurelia Jones badly injured this afternoon when struck by an automobile driven by Dr Levy of Augusta. The elderly woman sustained serious injuries and was taken to a local location with Mrs Sneap and others present. Witnesses described the crossing incident near the city. Local physicians Mr Wright of Augusta assisted at the scene.
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