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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
9
Dispatches describe a major clash near Mexico City with heavy artillery and a 25 hour battle. Reports claim the enemy suffered around six hundred dead and over four thousand troops remained in strong positions as Orozco’s forces desert in large numbers nearby.
Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft toured New Jersey with speeches in Trenton Camden and Burlington. Taft warned against overreliance on one man while Roosevelt hailed U S canal policy and overthrew Colombia’s stance. A Roosevelt victory in Lucas County boosted momentum for the Republican ticket while street tensions flared.
At the Virginia state convention in Norfolk thirty-two delegates and alternates were selected to Baltimore to cast Virginia's twenty four votes. The lineup likely includes eleven pro Wilson votes and thirteen uncommitted, with two and a half for Underwood, two and a half for Harmon, and one for Clark. A unit rule may be applied after several ballots if two thirds favor it. The gathering honored Senator Daniel's memory and elected Thomas Ryan, James Hay and others to lead.
Sixty Atlanta manufacturers met at Capital City Club to back a ten day Atlanta made goods exhibition. Half of the 20,000 square feet of floor space was snapped up with plans for live exhibits and finished products, plus decorative displays. Organizers aim to show the public the city’s manufacturing range and keep dollars in Atlanta by promoting local goods. speeches urged unity and a strong Atlanta made label to boost business across the region.
Union May 23 report states Mrs Rebecca E Nicholson aged 70 died at 12 20 today after a monthlong illness. Born in London England she was wife of late William A Nicholson banker and 1895 state constitutional convention member. Widely known in the south for religious and benevolent work. Also notes first tomatoes of the season ripened in Milledgeville Georgia shown by expert T J McComb. fruit described as unusually large and fine.
In Macon Georgia on May 23 a large crowd attended the higher profile trial of G F Findall for the April killing of Charles H Taylor in superior court. The day featured the defendant's emotional plea to the jury and testimony from Lulu Carter, Taylor's former confidante, supporting the prosecution and depicting a tumultuous love triangle.
Tonight at Grant Park a kinemacolor picture screening and a civic improvement lecture are offered. First performance at 7 30, another at 8 30. The event is free.
Manager G R Hutchens has set preconvention meeting sites for district delegations to the state Democratic convention next Wednesday. Locations near the Grand Opera House were chosen when not specified by districts, with districts free to change if desired. Meetings nominate district delegates and presidential electors for Baltimore, with times and rooms listed for each district.
Milledgeville Georgia May 23 Special For months great interest at the state sanitarium has centered on forming a brass band and state residents have sent contributions. The twenty piece band includes physicians and attendants and is readied for practice under Wade Nash.
Washington May 23 Special The Panama canal bill passed the House with a large majority after a single major change overturning the equal tolls provision. American coastwise ships may use the canal toll free if the Senate accepts. The measure restricts railroad ship ownership and expands ICC authority over rail and water transport.
At a meeting of Mayor Gaynor's southern flood relief committee the executive outlined plans to appoint committees from major exchanges and trade branches to collect funds. Missionaries of all churches will be asked to alert congregations this Saturday about available relief efforts.
Seattle May 23 The United Presbyterian General Assembly votes to hold the next meeting in Atlanta Ga as the three assemblies in session in the same city may aid union talks A telegram from the United States church committee chair asks for a conference committee to explore a practical basis for union with the Southern and US Presbyterian bodies.
Willimantic Conn May 23 Joan Murphy a superintendent with the American Thread Company lies dying from a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head after a man who held his job until a year ago Michael Conners shot him Conners was arrested and confessed he killed Murphy because the latter had taken his job away from him
Washington May 23 The naval appropriation bill carrying eighteen million eight hundred nineteen thousand eight hundred eighty seven dollars was called up in the house today. It makes no provision for battleships as the house democratic caucus decided they were unnecessary. Two fuel ships a half dozen torpedo boat destroyers and four submarines are authorized. An effort will be made to amend to provide for two battleships and if it fails the right will be carried to the senate.
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