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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
17
Miss Bell Squire, leader of No Vote No Tax League in Chicago, declines to file a personal property tax schedule unless granted a vote. She mails a letter to assessors asserting she is a citizen denied ballot because she is a woman and refuses to fund a government that dishonors her sex.
Salt Lake City May 22 five riflemen hidden behind a curtain fired steel nosed bullets into the heart of a blindfolded man seated in a chair at the state prison. Julius Sirmay, condemned for murder, chose death by shooting over the gallows after confessing to the killing of 14 year old Thomas Carrick during a daylight burglary.
Chicago May 22 Henry J Lynch chief probation officer of the juvenile court urged the city council to ban the rear seat on motorcycles to stop elopements He argues removing second gear would prevent lovelorn youths from taking their sweethearts to the marriage market and steer them toward wiser choices
In accordance with John W. Hutton’s will, friends sailed a small boat on the Hackensack River near North Bergen to scatter his ashes over the water. He died at 54 after a life split between a promising real estate business and heavy fishing. The will left John L. Kayes 35000 land, his wife five, and a similar sum to his son Hexury.
Kansas City May 22 The report of a committee of the African Methodist Episcopal conference condemns the growing preference for white foreign labor over black labor. It notes the negro has labored unrequited for 250 years, felling forests, tunneling rivers, and tilling soil, while whites gained education leisure and wealth through that labor.
Forty to fifty Atlantans joined a Fort Worth Ad Men convention roundup featuring genuine Texas ponies and wild steers. The event highlighted St Elmo Massengale as a director, Dobbs delivering a major Atlanta address, and plans for the next meeting place with Toronto favored. Delegates returned to Dallas for the final session.
The National Railway Mail Association session in New Orleans reports an insurgent attack on President Schardt's administration aimed at floor privileges for Urban Walker of The Harpoon. Insurgents lost vote but caucused to keep the issue alive. the group claims subservience to the postmaster general and inadequate railroading of funds. Secretary Wood’s year report notes 598 members lost and about $7,000 income decline. the women’s auxiliary shows growing membership.
The Warm Springs area in Meri wether County opened Sunday May 15. Road conditions are reported as good with improved travel.
Washington May 22 An anticipated vote on the metal tariff bill was narrowly missed in the Senate after objections by Senator Heyburn Idaho. Senator Smoot warned Democrats had told him party leaders favored a revision while anti trust relief lagged.
London May 22 The national conference of the miners federation adjourned after a unanimous resolution declaring the men are spoiling for another fight The federation protests that district wages boards award minimum wages below the government expected living wage The executive committee is to press the government for immediate action and then summon another conference to discuss the reply.
Cardinal Farley approved local branches of the Boy Scouts of America within his jurisdiction. A Cathedral College faculty member, Father Hughes, is to supervise a branch. Parishes must prefix Catholic division in their official names, Cathedral Troop Catholic division designated for the cathedral parish, with pastors guiding progress.
Delegates from many parts of the world arrive for the formal opening of the twelfth international congress of navigation in Philadelphia on May 22. President Tal will welcome visitors on behalf of the Americas. The event spans four sessions over one week of the convention.
Berlin May 22 The final session of the Reichstag before adjournment to November 29 was stormy. Social Democratic leaders Ledebour Suedekum Scheidemann clashed with conservatives as they defended the constitution against imperial remarks. Chancellor von Bohlmann Hollweg also attacked the socialists.
Seaboard offers a low round trip fare of 19 dollars and 35 cents to Washington. Tickets sold June 5 6 and 7 with a final day limit of June 12 and a privilege extension option. Full details available at the City Ticket Office located at 88 Peach Tree Street.
Westfield Mass May 22 A veterinary surgeon Dr R Earle plans establishing a death chair for animals using the same electrocution methods as execution. He aims to end the suffering of about 100 Belgians yearly mostly cats and dogs by humane killing. He has arranged with the municipal lighting plant for the current after previously using cyanide of potassium.
Arthur E. describes four years of severe facial pimples and disfiguring skin. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, his skin became smooth and clear, with his friends noting the improvement. He endorses the products and urges others to try them through local dealers.
The advertisement proclaims today as the final day of a China sale with many items reduced. Prices drop on platters bowls dishes tea sets and cups and saucers in blue and white brown and green tones plus numerous pieces suitable for summer homes.
New York May 22 Captain Re. D. Johnstone of the Mallory steamship Sabine was fined 100 by Judge Mayer for sailing from New York December 26 without a wireless operator aboard. The Sabine headed for Gulfport with over fifty passengers, violating the law requiring a wireless operator within 200 miles without landing.
Washington May 32 The announcement that the cars used by officers on the Illinois Central railroad have had the word private on their doors painted out and the words officer's car substituted. The move follows Southern Railway Company which was first to change. President Finley has added official car markings on his business trips to clarify its official nature.
Flint Michigan May 22. Several hundred little deaf mutes many as young as five display courage as the Michigan school for the deaf was struck by fire and burned. Teachers quickly woke pupils and guided them to safety amid smoke and confusion. The scene showed calm, brave action by both staff and students during the emergency.
In Brooklyn, 12 year old Louis Faupel told his father he feared not passing to graduate from grammar school. He returned home despondent and later killed himself with insect poison, found by his father beside him as a doctor worked.
In Nashville on May 23 the Tennessee alumni of the University of the South discussed memorials for Major Archie Butt the Titanic hero. They proposed an endowed scholarship or professorship at Sewanee and Delta Tau Delta plans to build a new gymnasium in his memory.
Des Moines Iowa May 22 delegates to the Northern Baptist Association face a commission report on home expenses of foreign missions. Rev John D Goffridgs leads the special commission and hints at sensational features in the findings.
Washington May 22 Thousands of applications for pension increases under the Sherwood dollar a day law pour into the pension office. Commissioner Davenport estimates about 26 000 applications have come in so far and as increases begin from the day of receipt the office likely will be flooded for many days.
Describes Sulfosol as a quick safe remedy for lumbar pains and rheumatism. Claims to purify blood, expel uric acid, and conquer gout and rheumatism. Invites readers to obtain from druggists or request a free booklet from Sulfosol Company in New York.
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