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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1912
Page
3
A bold sales pitch promises style and fit with savings. It claims satisfaction guaranteed on all merchandise and offers suits priced at 15 dollars and 18.50 dollars and up. The ad emphasizes easy selection and trustworthy service.
Reports describe the collier Lebanon loaded with stores and ammunition at Philadelphia for Cuba, with rush orders from the navy department. Battleships New Jersey Rhode Island and Georgia arrived at Hampton Roads to coal and provision marines for a possible Cuban landing.
Readable fragments report police detaining seven anarchists in Rome over a planned assassination of a king next March. Details are unclear, with garbled names and dates but indicate an organized plot uncovered abroad.
Havana May 26 reports from Oriente describe Mendieta’s plan to envelope rebel forces with 3,000 government troops. In a night clash regulars led by Colonel Machado killed several rebels, captured two, and dispersed the rest. Gov. Gomez declined an offer of 500 U.S. cowboys, citing thanks. Provinces Pinar del Rio Havana Matanzas and Camaguey are quiet while skirmishes occur near Santa Clara. Negroes spreading terror in the east prompt cries for protection as troops concentrate to surround Katenez and Ivonet.
The article surveys Republican tensions over a Roosevelt nomination risk and possible third party bolt. It highlights Justice Hughes as a persistent figure, Cummins as an avowed progressive candidate active against the tariff, and Borah as another influential senator. It notes doubts whether Hughes yields to Roosevelt and recalls past campaigns and reform stances shaping the contest.
Monite Alabama May 26 only two young men will graduate from the Spring Hill College class at the Lyric theater on June 19 while seventeen other seniors were expelled months ago for insubordination. Rev Francia Twellmeyer Sr president declines to name graduates, but VP Burland Sr confirms the small number.
London May 2 dock strikers about 15000 marched in a procession through central streets. They held a Trafalgar Square demonstration and pledged not to return to work until grievances are settled. Speakers hinted at a possible national strike though no extension occurred. Clerks unloading ships faced opposition at a National Union of Clerks conference urging clerks not to act as black legs.
Atlantans on the 1000 mile Ad Men's tour of Texas spent the day in Galveston. They crossed the new BIant causeway to Galveston Island and toured the seawall and Gulf waters aboard the Windom cutter. The group planned to continue to Houston for the Democratic state convention.
Well known ministers addressed a large audience at Central Congregational Church urging young men to embrace church service. Dr. Hanscom framed Christianity as the core need for character and duty, citing statistics on church attendance, crime, and vice to illustrate the crisis. The letters from E Dean Irenwood, G Nussman, Rev Dunbar Ogden, and others argued for modern relevance, conviction, and courage to lead in religious life.
New Orleans May 26 Railroads in the submerged territory north and east of Melville organize repair gangs to rush roadbed and bridge work damaged by the waters from the Dog Tall Torras Panther Forest and Beulah breaks. Section and bridge gangs to start first. Yazoo and Mississippi Valley washouts threaten service but trains may run before week’s end. The Hymella crevasse widened to over 2600 feet and excursion crowds watched as forces withdraw from upper flood areas.
Chicago reports Son of Senator Lorimer vows his father will not surrender his seat without a fight. The piece notes rumors of resignation being sent to Washington and mentions Lorimer’s health ailment described as bronchitis.
Neegro Samuels a black man accused of criminally assaulting the wife of Walter Ramsey, a Robertson county farmer, was seized from officers by a mob in Nashville area early Sunday and riddled with bullets. Ramsey left his home to buy provisions, met the assailant en route, and the victim notified authorities. The mob dragged Samuels from custody and killed him in a field.
Lena McMahon 24 fled Grady hospital after an operation for appendicitis and died four days later from inflammation. Funeral at 2 o clock from family home 123 Fowler Street with interment at Oakland. She is survived by her mother, father, and several siblings.
The Progressive Roosevelt group has opened temporary headquarters at 35 North Forsyth arrest and is enrolling members for an active campaign with speeches at a local theater. Members say the club consists of white city residents favoring Roosevelt's nomination and pledges support to no party or candidate if he is not nominated. Edward E. Walker is president with Horace Garrett as vice president and W. E. Drake as assistant secretary and treasurer.
Thomasville reports ministers in demand for baccalaureate sermons with Rev W H Higgins at Thomasville schools and other clergy preaching at institutes and graduations. Georgia glee club officers elected with Slade as president and Singleton as manager. plus rural letter carriers convention set near Indian Spring with addresses by Bartlett and others.
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