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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1912

Page

9

Veryone's Astonished by Our Fast Color Shirts

Veryone notes astonishment at our lendid showing of fast color shirts offered at $1.50 to $2.00. They look good when ordered and even better once opened. Madras and percale soft shirts with clean stripes and neat figure effects. Stitt cuffs, various sleeve lengths. White, tan and blue sorosettes with solid colors and neat stripes. Best values ever shown. shirts spell coolness and comfort in any weather. New silk neckwear patterns at 50c. Window display available.

Véryoné Madras

Government official recalls Harvester trust action delay

In a statement, the official says Attorney General Bonaparte blocked the Harvester trust suits. He notes that after leaving Washington in spring 1907, Harvester interests obtained permission to file a written defense. Bonaparte deemed the defense insufficient and an admission of facts violating antitrust law, prompting reconsideration.

Harvester Bonaparte Harvester Trust Washington Perking Alan

Roosevelt Era Harvester Trust Case Debates and Delays

A historical account discusses President Roosevelt and Attorney General Bonaparte shelving a Harvester trust suit. It covers Perkins Morgan influence, Roosevelt’s directives, Taft’s role, and conflicting claims about suppression of papers and cabinet deliberations. The narrative cites dated exchanges and strategic reasoning shaping the delayed action.

Perlkurg Amtth McCormick Dent Roosevelt Toy Harvester’ Trust Hagsévelt Bonaparte Harvester, Trust Morgen George W. Perkins Morgan Perkins Commissioner Smith Harvester Trust Smith Moosevelt Taft War Department Herbert Knox Smith Bureau of Corporations J. P. Morgan, & Vo

Sugar Trust Heard In Government Suit In New York

The Sugar Refineries Company is alleged to have controlled U S sugar output through Brooklyn and eastern units with trustees dictating production and profits sent to the trustees. Witness J A A Stursberg, former Brooklyn Refinery treasurer, described assets, profits, and the 1887 attempt to curb output amid lower prices and fierce competition.

New York America Sugar J. A A. Stursberg Brooklyn Sugar Refinery Company Brooklyn Company East Brooklyn Stursberg American Sugar Refining Company

Gotham Threatened With Barbers Strike

New York May 11 barbers threaten to strike after Sunday as leaders of the men submit demands for better working conditions. City life could become shareless if the action proceeds.

Gotham Barbers New York New -York

Boland Testifies On Archbald Case Before Judiciary Panel

Washington May 17 C G Boland brother of W P Boland testified before the House Judiciary Committee investigating Judge Archbald. He described negotiations to settle litigation between the Marton Coal Co and the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad and the proposed sale of Boland interests to the railroad. Boland said Watson claimed the judge should be paid 10 000 to 15 000 and that Archbald offered to help settle out of court. He recounted price increases to 140 000 or 169 000 and named officials who might be paid if the deal succeeded. The session adjourned until Monday due to House business pressure.

Washington C. G Boland W. P. Boland Archbald Commerce Court House Committee On Judiciary Juriet Marton Coal Company Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Bolands Marion Coal Company George M. Watson Watson Lackawanna Railroad Edward J. Williams Williams Marion Company Archibald Bolanda Archhbald Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Littleton Clayton Marton Company Lackawanna Representative Littleton Wiltama Ridward J. Williama Charles F. Conn William P. Bolana William L. Pryor Scranton Pryor

Bird Man Wilbur Wright Sick With Typhoid Fever

Dayton May 17 Wilbur Wright aeroplane inventor is ill at his home in Dayton with typhoid fever doctors say the illness has not assumed an active form and he remains under care at home while physicians monitor his condition.

Dayton Chica Wilbur Wright

Pollette Seeks 1s Support for Teddy

Pollette campaigns seeking 1s support for Teddy, aiming to boost backing among voters. The effort centers on rallying key backers and aligning with Teddy’s platform to secure decisive endorsement.

Pollette KCNOW Teddy

Senate Press Gallery Access Debate Sparks Secret Session Move

John Corricas reports in Weashington on Senator Heyburn Idaho introducing a regulation to keep executive senate sessions secret and bar reporters from the press gallery. The measure aims to restrict coverage of proceedings including treaty discussions and judicial confirmations, with objections delaying action.

John Corricas Weashington Mey Senate Ateret Seriatore Sloan Arizona Heyburn Idaho Forest Service

Rescuers in Titanic Inquiry Hear Duff-Gordons Denials

London May 17 British inquiry board reviews claims that Sir Cosmo and Lady Duff-Gordon refused to return to the Titanic wreck to aid passengers in the water. Hendrickson testifies amid cross examination as Duff-Gordon counsel aims to block the story with crew corroboration and a questioned handwritten list of crew payments.

London Sir Cosmo Lady Duff-Gordon British Inquiry Board Gordons Charles Hendrickson Cosmo Hendrickson Duff Gordons Rufus Issacs England Duke Duff- Gorden

Funeral Notices From Columbus Area Detailing Local Deaths

Multiple obituary notices from Columbus and nearby Ga communities outline funerals, interments, and survivors. Thomas J. Watt, former Columbus postmaster, dies in Florida. Bridget Riley mourned at 704 Aghby Street. Walter Tennant dies at 520 St Charles Ave with services pending. Major J B Buffington interred with Masonic honors in Calhoun. Walter B McCurry dies of pneumonia in Fairburn with services in Fairburn. John W Morton dies at age 70+, with funeral in Lilburn.

Thomas J. Watt Columbus Florida Hi. Struppa Pearce Chapel Cemetery Bridget Jim Riley Aghby Street Church of the Immaculate Conception West View Greenberg & Bond J. B. Buffington Calhoun Titen Buffington

Baptists Establish Fund For Seminaries And New Mexico Ties

The Southern Baptist convention authorized a permanent fund of 15400 to support theological training across states. States allocate amounts from Maryland to Missouri. Discussion stressed denominational training beyond public schools and the church’s duty to aid aspiring ministers. The convention also agreed to attach New Mexico to the southern convention pending northern approval. Women’s Missionary Union elected officers for the coming year including Fannie Heck as president and William Lowndes as treasurer.

Oklahoma City Okla Baptist Theological Southern Baptist ‘Convention Maryland District of Columbia Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama Florida Mississppi Louisiana Texas Kentucky Tennessee Arkansas Oklahoma Missouri P. Broeoks Baylor University Waco F. C. McConnell B. M. Patent Furman University Greenville 3. C J. F.carrall Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee J. P. Greene William Jewell Coliese Liberty, Mo W. J. Lowry Blue Mountain College Miss W. D. Upshaw Atlanta, Ga New Mexico Des Moines Acion Home Board John Christian Little Rock Ozarks J. F. Vines South Women's Missionary Union Fannie E Heck Raleigh William C. Lowndes Baltimore Cathell

Socialist attacks ruler in Reichstag over Alsace threat

Berlin May 17 The imperial chancellor Von Hehman Hollweg used an unusual protest in the Reichstag after socialist Philipp Scheidemann attacked the emperor over a Strassburg banquet threat to annex Alsace Lorraine. Scheidemann called the confession momentous and severe punishment for a people, provoking protests as conservatives cried shame and the government group walked out.

Berlin von Hehman Hollweg Reichstag Philipp Scheidemann William Strassburg Alsace-Lorraine Prussia Herr Scheidemann

Evangelist Indicted in Bronx Murder Case Amid Auto Bandit Claims

New York May 17. Francis Westley Muehlfeld an evangelist is indicted for first degree murder and accused of a auto bandit career. Dep police commissioner calls him king of auto bandits while he ran open air revival meetings in Harlem and the Bronx. Burns, a Bronx saloonkeeper and former Findlay police chief, was killed Feb 11 by a masked robber who fled in a taxicab. Muehlfeldt was arrested in Vineland New Jersey where he worked at the state home for feebleminded youth. Police found criminology books in his room. He is 23, recently married to a socially prominent woman.

New York Francis Westley Muehlfeld Dougherty Muchsfeldt Patrick Burns Bronx Burns Findlay Ohio Muehlelfeldt Vineland N. J New Jersey Muehlfeldt Burns Muehlfeldt Harlem

Three Cent Coinage Sparks Fiscal Religion Debate

A New York man writes to Senator Penrose about a proposed 3-cent coinage bill predicting impacts beyond finances. He warns churches may lose donations as collectors favor nickels, potentially lowering missionary funding and preacher salaries, while streetcars phones and slot machines could feel strains. The finance clerk declines to reveal the author’s name, noting he is from upstate New York.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington, D. C New York Senator Penrose Finance Committee United States Upstate

Wiley's child John Harvey Wiley born to pure food advocate

Washington May 17 Dr Harvey Wiley former pure food bureau chief, famed food hygienist, welcomed a son named John Harvey. He outlined hygiene focused parenting including delayed weaning, natural foods, open-air sleeping, early thrift, and a $100 savings deposit for the infant.

Washington Harvey Wiley Federal Pure Food Bureau

Progressives in Florida Indorse Theodore Roosevelt

At the progressive Republican convention in Ocala the party backed Theodore Roosevelt for president. Delegates M. G. Gibbons of Tampa and J. L. Whey of Ocala were chosen for the national convention, while Col J. Dev. Hazzard of Eustis was nominated for congressman. The state at large and second district delegates meet in Jacksonville tomorrow.

Florida Theodore Roosevelt Ocala Fla M. G. Gibbons Tampa J. L. Whey J. Dev. Hazzard Eustis Jacksonville Stsonville Latke

Big Luxury Demand Persists Amid Rising Costs

Washington May 17 America's demand for luxury goods remains strong despite higher living costs. Bureau data for nine months ending March show imports valued at roughly 240 million dollars, a record high, with total import value around 44 million dollars for the country. The report notes steady luxury import flow and cites notable figures and questions raised in related political reporting.

Washington America Maillion Bureau of Statistics the Commerce and Labor Department

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Essig Bros.Co Whitehall Cash Grocery Cox & Gordon's Gold Cross Red Cross Whitehall St Apa J. Oa Austels Writing Machine Co Witness Eles Judge of Commerce Ampensatioh Syburn Duff-Gordons Bridget Riley Walter Tennant St. Charles Avenue Fatterson Jackson Walter E. McCurry Fairburn Walter B. McCurry Re. Mary Warlick Mec Rry Maurine W. A. McCurry Mary Emma McCurry Ory McCurry Methodist Church Fairburn Cemetery John Et Morton John W Alge Ofstock Lilburn Morton Oth Enon Atlante Shafer Whitehall Street Evangelist King OF Auto Bandits John Harvey John Harvey Wiley Batley tRihive
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