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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
12
Macon Georgia May 14 Special says the commissary committee feeding about 8000 veterans at the reunion will leave a $2000 credit after all bills are paid. The feeding appropriation was 12600, with only about 9000 used for 62,000 meats at 14 cents each. On Wednesday 16,000 meals were served plus sandwiches and coffee. The committee expects a dividend after audits.
New southeastern territory rates go into effect today on rail ads, expanding to large cities previously excluded. Southeast travelers can reach Louisville Cincinnati Knoxville and other points with reduced summer fares and improved Pullman service, with through sleepers from Atlanta to many resorts and centers.
A Sunday night blaze at J R Murphy plantation seven miles west of Louisville Georgia destroyed two miles of feed st urns and a quantity of feed stuff worth nearly $1,000. The fire caused extensive damage and investigators say the loss is partly insured.
Concluding sessions of the North Georgia Conference Woman's Missionary Society were held at the First Methodist Episcopal church. Atlanta chosen as next meeting place for May. Officers elected, with Mrs. Higgenbotham as president and multiple vice presidents, secretaries, treasurer and superintendents named. Delegates from many cities attended. meeting praised for strong programs and committee work. Western Union purchases 10,000 Underwood typewriters.
Judge Brand told Clarke County grand jury that newspapers tell the truth more often than not and accurately reveal conditions. He cited a local report noting officers arresting and punishing black men in craps while higher status individuals play poker and drink on Sundays, urging indictments for all guilty parties. The piece mentions a Florida sea shore resort visit by a Georgia representative at Piedmont and Hotel Continental Atlantic Beach.
Athens Ga May 14 Special The W C T U institute in progress here for two days closed last night Mrs T E Patterson president of the Georgia W C T U came over from Griffin and opened speeches by Mrs Adkins were noted Sessions were held at the First Methodist church and the State Normal school auditorium Today’s topics included the Christian’s attitude to temperance in the home town community and pew and pulpit Mrs Patterson spoke again at 8 this evening Lunches were served at the Christian church
Athens Ga May 14 Special The Clarke county superior court judge Brand told the grand jury that drivers who illegally and recklessly kill or maim a person will not ride again in a machine unless carried from jail to the chain gang. He said no prejudice against autos but duty to public requires tougher action.
A brief note discusses the importance of wearing glasses and the broad benefits of vision correction. It highlights common reasons people neglect eyewear and urges consideration of eye health.
The Atlanta city council, via the committee on ordinances and legislation, favors Councilman Haverty’s proposal requiring every vehicle moving at night to display a front and rear light. The measure aims to protect slow moving vehicles from faster autos, with lights to be phased in by July 1 after which lanterns can cost as little as 50 cents.
Macon Ga May 14 Special William H Hunnicutt of Macon believes old timers still doubt these new fangled race death by own action ideas. He is 72, a prosperous Rutland district farmer, father of 25 children, 20 living, with eldest James 42 and youngest Doris age 2.5. Married twice, twelve children by first wife and thirteen by second, who was Miss Matu TM Jones, still living. Forty five years of married life. All children raised on farm handed down from his father.
The Thomasville telephone switch board burned out at 6 PM due to a short circuit. Firefighters extinguished it with water, damaging intricate parts. service in the city will be delayed for two days.
The executive council of the Georgia State Federation of Trade Unions will convene at the Pulaski House in Savannah on Sunday May 19 and may sit two days to discuss measures from the Waycross annual meeting. Members include B. Marks, Robert Fechner, Fred M. Michaels, Joseph N. Smith, and F. A. Morton. The council will consider pushing key laws through the next state legislature, including creating a State printer for Georgia.
Jake Shubert, prominent theater producer and lessee of the Grand in Atlanta and the Grand at Macon, arrived Monday night for an inspection tour. He left Tuesday morning for Macon and will travel west to review theaters he controls. This marks his first visit since assuming charge here, with no announcements of changes or next season plans.
President Taft names an American committee led by H. P. Dodge to supervise voter registration and elections in Panama following a Panamanian government and party request. The report notes stockpiled Krag-Jorgenson rifles and cartridges and hints at troop movements of the Tenth Infantry to Panama during registration and elections in July.
Montgomery May 14 Adjutant General J P Scully ordered the Third Alabama infantry disbanded and the state militia reorganized. Staff and field officers of the Third and a Birmingham company were dismissed. seven Third companies were reassigned. a Fourth regiment company at Dadeville was mustered out. Alabama now has First Second and Fourth regiments each with 12 companies. Third had been commanded by Col W H McKieroy of Anniston.
Hartwell Ga May 14 Special That John M Slaton will have practically the entire vote in his fight for governor in Hart county Former Hoke Smith adherents and Little Joe Brown leaders stand together for Slaton with virtually no opposition The community praises his Senate record and awaits his Hartwell Institute graduation address next Monday as he speaks to the class
The forty eighth anniversary of the battle of Resaca was marked by memorial services at the cemetery where Confederate soldiers lie. About 500 people gathered to hear speakers. Ex governor John M Slaton delivered the principal address praising the fallen and heroic deeds, noting lessons from the Titanic disaster. No political remarks were made.
President Taft remitted fines for eight Burley Leaf Growers' Association members convicted in Kentucky night rider tobacco cases. Defendants must pay only trial costs. Fines ranged from 108 to 1,000 dollars. the list includes John Steers Perry Stimson A G Webb J S Carter Hugh L Conrad R Lee Conrad Frederick J Conrad and John Caldwell.
Jackson Ga May 14 Special The convention of county school officials featured Hon. G B Martin of the farm demonstration bureau Washington DC whose practical talk on boys corn clubs and girls canning clubs drew enthusiastic reception. Superintendent Prentiss spoke on consolidation and transportation followed by H S White on new school laws. A resolution by Prof H H Stone to place a Georgia state flag over every school ground was adopted.
Athens Ga May 14 Special The State Normal school announces the 1912 commencement schedule Monday May 20 8 39 p m recital If I Were a King Miss Addie Speight recital The Rosary Miss Ruth Mc Williams Tuesday May 21 8 30 p m Senior class play The Prince Chap Wednesday May 22 8 30 p m Recital by Miss Lanna Harper Friday May 24 3 30 p m Annual concert Saturday May 25 6 p m Senior class exercises 8 30 p m faculty reception to the senior class and the alumni Sunday May 26 3 30 p m Commencement sermon Monday May 27 1 30 p m Graduating exercises
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