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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1912
Page
5
Roosevelt gains in West Virginia North Carolina and Mississippi conventions while Taft struggles to gather delegates. Ohio primary results loom as Taft campaigns intensively, with Roosevelt influence shaping the Republican national delegation and upcoming Chicago convention.
The Georgian strike in sympathy with Chicago workers will not interrupt today's Georgian issue. Manager S. H. Henry says the paper will be published at normal size, with possible extra editions tomorrow. He condemns the walkout as a breach of contract, notes no violence, and cites union by laws as justification.
A sales pitch offers the Brownie enlargement machine to help users enlarge their negatives at home. Tet John L. Moore & Sons at 42 North Broad Street promote the device as an easy solution for hobbyists seeking quick at home photo enlargement.
Princeton New Jersey May 13 Cyrus H McCormick a Princeton trustee and alumnus has donated 25000 dollars to the champion Tiger football eleven of last fall the gift noted as a present to the squad and reflects strong support for athletic programs at the university
Peking May 12 The minister of finance and bankers from the United States Great Britain France Germany Russia and Japan have arranged terms for a series of advances to the Chinese government totaling 600 million dollars with 600 million against treasury bills redeemable within one year by the loan proceeds There will be supervision over expenditures jointly by foreign Chinese auditors.
In Washington tomorrow the state democratic convention will clash over presidential preferences and delegate seats. Judge Ira Jones and Governor Cole Bleane spearhead gubernatorial odds while Wilson and Underwood supporters contend for delegates at large and instructional votes. Contests from Georgetown and Charleston will shape the outcome, with Tillman and Smith among the U S senators vying for four delegate slots.
Out of Atlanta by the A. B. S. to Jacksonville and Tampa, Fla. on May 14. Round trip fare from Jacksonville to Tampa $8.00. A cheap and delightful trip to the Land of Flowers. City Ticket Office 70 Peachtree.
Miss Norma Everett of Americus dies after a long illness from tuberculosis. Her family includes parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Everett and her status as a musician and social figure is noted. Mrs. T. R. Payton, age 22, dies at Hust Point with a widowhood and three children. Mrs. J. M. Spurlock of Eufaula dies at 82, a North Carolina immigrant, survived by son O R Spurlock and daughter Mrs. R A Greer. funeral held Sunday.
Mary Helen Coleman, 22 months old, child of Mr and Mrs J H Coleman, died yesterday at 208 Hemphill Avenue. The body was removed to Foodle's chapel, with funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Fannie Odell age one, daughter of Mr and Mrs G B Odell of Oakwood, died yesterday in a private sanatorium. The body was taken to Greenburg and Bond chapel and will be carried to Oakwood for interment and burial.
OQ P Collier of Woodland Georgia died after a two day illness from paralysis. A Confederate veteran and longtime county tax collector from 1890 to 1894, he left several children. Interment is set for Sardis cemetery tomorrow morning. Also noted is the death of J F Callaway a 77 year old machinist who died after a long illness and will have funeral arrangements announced later.
Mar Giovanni Bonzano, new papal delegate to the United States, slated to reach Washington shortly to assume duties vacated by Cardinal Falconio. He halted in New York for several days en route and was formally received at St. Patrick’s Cathedral by Cardinal Farley on Sunday.
In Minneapolis on May 12 the Episcopacy committee's first report moves toward a diocesan system for Methodists. It proposes grouping church conferences into four zones with bishops resident there to oversee zones for four-year terms. A commission of four bishops three ministers and eight laymen may be created to manage church funds.
San Francisco May 12 reports say Ad Wolgast world lightweight champion escaped serious injury after yesterday's match with Willie Ritchie. Doctors stated his hurts are not severe and he is expected to recover promptly.
A convivial gentleman rests on a lamppost as a mover carries a large grandfather clock. The inebriate mistakes the scene and, slurring his words, urges the mover to buy a watch, offering his comically confused advice.
Dr Dean Hellen Woods addressed First Universalist Church last night on why old-time religion fails to attract modern minds. He argued the faith and symbols lack appeal to reason and fair play, urging a religion aligned with Jesus and a move away from superstition and aristocratic church rule.
A frightened horse pulling a carriage owned by W. O. Jones and driven by Joe Frazer bolted along Butler Street and crashed into a car on Edgewood Avenue. The driver was thrown onto the street with minor injuries. passengers were shaken but none injured. The accident occurred Sunday afternoon.
Myron T. Herrick of Ohio arrived in Paris and assumed the duties of ambassador with Mrs. Herrick accompanying him. He was welcomed warmly as he began his official duties in the French capital.
Boston May 12 The board of alienists named by Governor Foss to examine Clarence V T Richeson the former Baptist minister sentenced to death for Avia Linnell murder conducted two lengthy sessions at the sheriff s house richeson displayed calm and good spirits during the tests the report is expected before the Wednesday council meeting if deemed insane he may plead for clemency or reprieve while the council could commute or stay the execution to a later date before May 14
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