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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
16
The Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Company christened its Flying Squadron with a banquet at the Pleamont hotel on Wednesday night. The celebrated name signals a vigorous launch into a whirlwind business cruise for the company.
Mobile signs outfielder Long from the Washington club, recruited by a scout in Gadsden and reporting to manager Finn in Atlanta last night. Long came from the Southeastern League's Gadsden team. Auction Saturday at 3 p.m. lists lots and bungalows at North Boulevard and Eighth Street.
The Constitution confirms that Jack Johnson fought Bob Fitzsimmons in Philadelphia, with Johnson winning in two rounds. It clarifies Jim Flynn is a white man. Brooks, who played with Georgia in 1911, is now at Albany as a first baseman in the South Atlantic League.
Lawrence L. O'Brien was sentenced in Mexico City on May 23 to die for the murder of Dr. Hall P. Clark, a dentist, shot during a quarrel in the latter's office. Both men had long resided in the city. O'Brien had been involved with the local sporting fraternity.
A group of about fifteen Mvest wires on the Cosmopolitan force organized a joint campaign to boost business in Atlanta. The gathering last Wednesday bonded squad members and discussed broader insurance industry topics, with Frank A. Wilbur presiding and many Cosmopolitan personnel in attendance.
Bristol Tenn May 22 The fifty second assembly of the Presbyterian church dissolved after a parliamentary struggle over power removal from a major committee. Several members resigned and the acting moderator ruled the reconsideration out of order. Delegates to the Pan Presbyterian council were named and will meet again in Atlanta in May 1913 to pursue church union negotiations.
In a triangular boating race on the Charles River, Cornell led from the start, Harvard secured second from Princeton by a margin, with Cornell finishing its sweep an hour later on the 1 mile 5 furlongs course.
Budapest reports seven killed and about 150 wounded as socialist leaders push a general strike protesting Count Tisza's election. About 69,000 workers marched, clashed with police and troops, barricaded streets, and damaged property before a second call to end rioting was issued.
In a political outbreak fueled by socialist demand for universal suffrage, police shielded crowds and soldiers occupied Parliament Buildings, stock exchange, banks, and rail hubs. Riots escalated as clashes, a bomb incident at a deputy’s home, and suspended transit disrupted Vienna streets.
A historical coupon style notice touts Stenzel Eczema Liquid as stopping itching instantly and curing eczema permanently. It notes results after a few days and a price of $1, marketed by Jacobs' Pharmacies and other druggists, with distribution by Park Chemical Co., San Antonio, Texas.
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