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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1912
Page
2
A damaged excerpt describes a maritime organization sending a boat to the scene in Florida to rescue marines aboard a vessel. The text mentions an emblem valued at one dollar and references a tentative penalty or fare related to the operation.
A fragmented item reports garbled text about a sexual topic involving a bass and a person named Jane. The readable parts provide no clear event or context beyond the odd wording.
Ad touts Newbro’s Herpicide as a cure for dandruff and itching, claiming it destroys the germ causing dandruff, stops hair loss, and revitalizes dull hair. It promises quick, guaranteed results or money back, with sample and booklet offers through Detroit and Jacobs’ Pharmacy.
A joint meeting of trustees the prison reform association and the chamber of commerce committee discussed securing 16000 needed to receive land worth 25000 from A K Hawkes. Over 12000 is in hand and 4000 more may come soon. A committee led by J A McCord John J Eagan and Philip Weltner will confer with Hawkes on the gift terms and post construction operation. Attendees included W E Newell J C Logan R A Hemp hull R B McCord H Peacock and Dr C B Wilmer.
Guadalajara reports a riot after an earthquake procession when two policemen tried to break up the crowd. A score of women attacked them, disarming and partially stripping the officers. Rurales dispersed the disturbance and arrests were made.
Evangelist Carlyle B. Haynes addressed a large audience at the old Baptist temple last night on The Signs of the Times. He urged focus on the peculiar age marked by changes in religion morals science and society and urged Bible students to discern signs of the coming Saviour.
Howard Wolfe of Philadelphia, secretary of the clearing house section of the American Bankers Association, addressed the Atlanta chapter on Transits the exchange of checks between towns. He outlined problems and the most effective cheapest handling methods, drawing keen interest from the chapter. G C Meirter heads the local chapter.
The Blue Ridge Company and associates contest the validity of a note issued by the New York Bank Note Company. The suit seeks payment of 97,000 for engraving and related materials, with other sums and parties named in a complex civil action involving Brat, Peta, and Etowah Power.
Italian art will be shown at the Montgomery theater next Friday afternoon as the third exhibition by the Atlanta Art Association. Dr Memminger will explain the works and the Dutch school is set for Friday June 7. Artists listed include Giotto di Bondone, Fra Filippo Lippi, Benozzo Gozzoli, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Titian, Raphael, Andrea del Sarto, Correggio, Titoreto, Guido Rent, Paul Veronese, with birth and death dates noted.
Students at the Georgia School of Technology approved a constitution to create the Georgia Tech Student Association. Officers named include F. A Montague as president, H. Holland as vice president, and H. Cock as secretary. A three member faculty board and a three student-elected board will supervise all student activities and finances, excluding athletics. W. B. Coleman served as temporary chair.
Bibb County board of education announces plan to seek a legislative bill authorizing a county wide special tax to fund a new high school costing about 100000 dollars. Proposal envisions co education for boys and girls with construction to begin after the next legislative session if approved.
The eighteenth year of the State Normal school closed with the annual graduation in the auditorium. Rev. Dr. L.B. Christie of First Baptist Columbus gave the address. Diplomas and certificates were awarded to a long list of graduates including Rachel Maxwell, Jane Dorough, Genie Maude Baldwin, Ina Cooper, Bennie Millis, and many others.
Houston May 27 Special The 1600 mile Ad Men tour of ace will not offer more than five special trains as they head toward Atlanta. Most of the delegation will spend a day in New Orleans with a steeper attached to the Sunsst Limited then proceed to Atlanta. The group will tour Gulf coast channels and enjoy special luncheons in the city before returning home.
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