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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1912
Page
9
The article notes an 1 o'clock meeting of the fiance committee to decide on the garbage disposal plant plan near New York Street. It outlines bids totaling about 275000 dollars, with a 441000 dollar project cost and annual payments, plus 28 airtight trucks and a final council vote contingent on a favorable committee report.
Fred Mabry of Eufaula married Wiss Mamie Davis in Columbus Georgia Friday evening. The couple, both with ties to Eufaula, were not expected to wed. Mabry had been in Birmingham attending a business college while Miss Davis studied business in Columbus.
A convict named George Iainson, serving a twelve month term at the Oakland City convict camp, escaped yesterday afternoon after an alarm from camp supervisor Tom Anderson. Johnsson had been sent up from Fulton county after a robbery conviction in Atlanta. On Sunday, All Saints Junior Auxiliary staged a religious program titled Lady Catechism and the Third at Holy Innocents Mission, drawing a large crowd and highlighting extended work.
A woman from Cheneyville Louisiana in frail health due to a female ailment began using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She reports weight gain from 120 to 155 pounds and improved vitality, claiming her life has greatly improved since starting the remedy.
The Inavgormuth was held in Grd Nassau hall at 11 and th Saturday May 11. President Taft President Hadley of Yale President Patton of Printeton President Léwell of Harvard Chief Justice White of the Supreme Court attended. Associate Justice Mahion Pitney of the United States Supreme Court administered the oath.
The Atlanta Art Association will screen hand colored photographic reproductions of world master paintings at Montgomery theater on Friday afternoons and evenings. Dr W W Memminger will give talks on each canvas, with support from major art institutions and local groups.
Dr Hugh K Walker was installed as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in a special service yesterday afternoon. Elders John J Eagan and M Inman helped oversee, with officiants including Dr W L Lingle of Richmond Theological Seminary and Dr A Holderby. Dr Walker, recently in Atlanta, came from Los Angeles after a brief tour, and the installation drew a large crowd and heartfelt remarks. Dr J Lynn Bachman delivered the charge to the pastor as the audience heard passages from the Bible and a testimonial to the new leader’s love and confidence among his people. The gathering filled the Tangue church with a deep, stirring atmosphere as the ceremony concluded.
Washington May 14 The judiciary committee of the House will extend its probe into Judge Robert W Archbald of the commerce court. The panel has summoned more witnesses and received new documents. May and Williams figures tied to the Katydid coal bank option are central, with March 1911 dates under scrutiny. New witnesses include W P Boland and Erie official G F Brownell as the inquiry deepens.
Waycross Georgia May 12 special Waycross expects to take the lead in the Chautauqua movement in south Georgia and makes the start early in June with one of the best programs ever secured for chautauqua. L Volney Williams is president and C Fort Andrews secretary of the chautauqua association and they will conduct a thorough advertising campaign throughout south Georgia. The reduced railroad rates will enable many to attend who otherwise might not. Local committees will arrange for the entertainment of all visitors and the local program will be an especial feature.
Nineteen people were slightly hurt when a freight train derailed after leaving rails and toppled over. The accident occurred at 4 o clock this afternoon en route to Norfolk. Many injured were treated at St Vincent's hospital and later discharged. a list names passengers and crew with varying injuries from ankle bruises to head contusions.
Macon Georgia May 12 Special Colonel N B Harris who was Saturday appointed judge of the superior courts of the Macon circuit announced tonight that he would accept the appointment and notify Governor Brown of the withdrawal of his letter declining the post. He had feared unable to obtain releases from some clients on short notice but has arranged this.
The Forsyth offers thirty acts this week headlined by Caroline B. Nichole and her orchestra and the Faderties from Boston. Keller Mack and Frank Orth perform The Wrong Haro, Six O Conner sisters present a vocal feature, and The Fighter and the Boss starring Sullivan and Cherie appears. Grand shows feature Kinemacolor with The Turbart and Mermaid divers. matinees 2:30 and 4, evenings 7:30 and 9.
Washington May 12 Indications are that the coming week will feature fair weather with below normal temperatures east of the Rockies and near or above normal on the Pacific coast. Showers are probable tomorrow in the middle Atlantic and New England states as a disturbance moves from the Ohio valley. Frosts are likely early in the week in the Rocky mountains northern plains upper Mississippi valley and upper lake region with a general temperature rise and local showers and thunderstorms expected later in the week in the west coast and interior regions.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a Thai monthly institute meeting. Mentions a delegation of teachers and a commissioner. Content is incomplete but indicates an organizing session or conference yesterday with a planning context.
Delegates discuss leadership and strategy at the socialist convention led by Morris Hillquit and John M Work as Eugene V Debs looms as a likely candidate. Victor L Berger criticizes violent methods while William D Haywood backs unity and formal action. Debs expected later in the week. police overturn a ban on red flame for a parade, rain cancels it.
Evangelist Carlyle B. Haynes warned at the old Baptist Tabernacle that the Catholic church holds the balance of power in U S elections and could rule America. He claimed politicians must win Catholic favor to be elected as he linked Revelation to U S politics in a four night address series.
A grade teacher asks pupils how to prevent cats from getting heads stuck in tin cans. An earnest boy raises his hand and suggests, with a straight face, that cans should be placed on dogs. The moment turns into a classroom joke about kindness to animals.
Senate committees plan action on a six year term for presidents with no re election. Proposals include extending inauguration after election and shifting power to state legislatures for constitutional amendment. Taft leadership cited as steady, appealing to broad public sentiment across regions and households.
A fragmented OCR fragment mentions a mass of “mest,” poison, and fatalities linked to a disorderly event. The text is unclear, with garbled names and unknown places, offering few concrete facts beyond reference to deaths and poisoning.
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