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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1912
Page
14
Meriwether legislator Hon W R Jones, a longtime appropriations committee member, says he is making headway in his race for attorney general. He reports hundreds of encouraging letters from supporters across Georgia and promises to respond and campaign vigorously before the state primary.
In a Plymouth prison transfer, Mrs Cusumano and Harry Masethaugh face a death sentence in the electric chair during the week of June for the murder of Mrs Cusumano's husband. If carried out, she would be the first woman executed in Massachusetts.
Garment notes describe pretty muslin and lawn dresses in stylish designs with dotted and figured effects. The dresses are neatly trimmed and offered in 2 to 6 year sizes at 49 cents each.
Popular middy blouses for girls appeal for this season. White galatea fabric with sailor collars and embroidered emblems. sizes 6 to 16 years at 1.00 each. Also madras and chambray rompers on sale today at 29c for 1 to 8 years.
A high impact sale features Misses and Children's undermuslins in soft mainsock with lace trims and hand-briar stitching. Sizes 6 to 14 years, regular $1.00 to $1.50, today 79c per pair. Gowns with long or short sleeves, 4 to 14 years, many styles. Petti coats offered at 6c and 7c, today 4c each.
In a short sale note the item Misses Circular Drawers is offered at 50 cents per pair. The drawers are described as made of soft nainsock fabric with a full circular cut, smooth hip fit, and trimmed with lace or embroidery.
Unclear fragment references slips of sheer lawn fabric described as pink blue lavender with mentions of pretty new. No coherent event names, dates, or organizations present.
Mrs Highbrow and Mr Gotrox attend the Atlanta madge goods exposition plan urging citizens to wear Atlanta made items. Secretary Walter G Cooper touts patriotic appeal and local support. Plans include school contests essays on Atlanta manufacturers plant tours and promotion. Over half of 20 000 square feet already reserved with remaining spaces expected to fill soon.
A Georgia delegation from Atlanta moves through Texas on a 1,000 mile ad men special. In Waco they receive a warm welcome with a six foot banner reading Atlanta always ahead. Amos Fitts, a former Constitution staffer, visits as the party tours the city in autos, enjoys luncheon, a Cotton Palace banquet, concert, and cakewalk before departing for San Antonio.
Evangelist Bob Jones launches a two week revival at the First Methodist church in Atlanta with services daily at 10 30 AM and 8 PM. He urges city residents to seek spiritual growth amid rapid urban expansion as Rev Dr B P Wigging supervises arrangements with Edward McKenzie leading song services and Mrs McKenzie on piano.
The funeral of William A Percy, Tennessee attorney and political leader, was held in Birmingham from his brother Walter Percys residence. A large delegation from Memphis and Nashville attended, including Mayor Crump of Memphis. Rev W N Claybrook of St Marys on the Highland officiated. Leroy Percy, U S senator from Mississippi, is his brother. Floral tributes were numerous and elaborate.
In Budapest on May 24 fierce fights erupted as 60 000 workers joined clashes with police and troops over the general strike sparked by Count Tisza's election. Rioters attacked offices and churches, overturned streetcars and set factories ablaze while casualties rose to six dead and 160 wounded. Peace returned after government intervention.
An auction is set for Saturday at 3 p m featuring lots on North Boulevard and Eighth Street and bungalows. The sale details are brief and listed for interested bidders.
Louisville leaders honored General Bennett H. Young of Louisville at a reception last night praising his election as commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans. Several speakers lauded the new Confederate chief and paid tribute to his service and leadership.
In New Orleans on May 24 relief crews, aided by engineers, work to close a Mississippi crevasse near Hymalig while Morgan City reports progress. Refugees arrive at Breaux Bridge, St Martinville, and Cecelia as Lt Edwards coordinates aid, feeding 2500 people yesterday and urging faster rations. Cattle and families return from Pierre Part district, and New Orleans plans seed and clothing shipments to help farmers plant after floodwaters recede.
At 3 p m today an auction will sell lots and bungalows located at the corner of North Boulevard and Eighth Street. The event offers a chance to acquire residential plots and bungalow properties in a single sale.
Washington May 24. The agriculture department reports a successful first test last year shipping carefully selected California grapes to the late eastern market. This year tests will be expanded to see if the Hed Emperor grape, ripening late in fall, can compete on the Christmas market in New York Chicago and elsewhere with Spanish and other European grapes. A. W. Steubenrauch in charge has returned from the Pacific coast with arrangements for this year's trials.
Four masked men, described as negro, held up a saloon bartender south of Memphis last night. A pistol battle with patrons followed with over fifty shots fired. The bandits escaped with a small amount from the cash register. police and sheriff’s office notified.
Boston May 24 Thomas W Lawson financier announces his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Winthrop Murray Crane. He pledges a campaign on a platform demanding reduction in the cost of living.
The four masted schooner Rob Roy from Fernandina Florida bound for Philadelphia was abandoned in a waterlogged condition two miles southwest of Outer Diamond Shoals on May 24. Captain Norbury and seven crewmen were rescued by Captain Edward F. Stowe and the Cape Hatteras life saving station crew using a surf boat. The vessel, carrying lumber, is owned by George Warner of Philadelphia.
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