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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1912
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a proposed smoke emission ordinance requiring smokestacks to emit only at intervals during a period, with the mayor and general council involved. The ordinance, not yet enacted, will be considered next Monday afternoon after debate and potential hearings.
Customs held catgut strings are mix of violin strings and must pay ad valorem duty. Importers argued strings were free or at 25 percent ad valorem. Court ruling reflects classification and duty implications for string imports.
Denton humorists Crownie Parlette and Clarence Hurgdorfer head a diverse lineup of acts including the DeKoven quartet Price Concert Company Trier Sisters Convert and Opera quintet Vitale Venetian band and Orphéane Miss Evelyn Bargelt Pamela nsika and their pets. A special Sunday service program and an eminent sermon will be delivered during the event. The Chautauqua will be held in the auditorium of the LaGrange male college.
Cincinnati May 28 The official count of the Democratic presidential Preference vote in Hamilton county shows Governor Woodrow Wilson carried Harmon’s home county by 187 votes. Total vote 7808 for Wilson 7621 for Harmon with Clark 306 and Bryan 6 percent noted on ballots.
A meeting adjourned at noon with discussion of a bumper crop outlook. Growers today estimated that about 00 cars would be shipped from the local section, tied to the season's efficient service and past performance.
Louisville, Ky., May 28. Bruce Russell, 14, was found dead in a woodshed. His father says witnesses will support a theory of lynching. An inquest and reopened investigation follow a recent quarrel with playmates.
The store advertises a rapid selling out of discounted muslin underwear for women in Atlanta. Items include chemises, gowns, and creations trimmed with Val enciennes lace, ribbons, and embroidery. Prices range around $1.19 to $2.75 with many slightly soiled but fresh, offering substantial savings and urging quick purchase before stock ends.
In Bibb County Georgia a murder trial began after Fonce Land shot Edward Hughes on May 29 1911 in East Macon amid a domestic scandal that involved Lands wife Mrs Land. Testimony showed Hughes had visited the Land home and intertwined with Mrs Land, with defense witnesses detailing intimate relations and alleged circumstantial evidence while Hughes dying statement supposedly blamed Land for the fatal shot.
Washington reports state department stance on protecting Americans in Cuba. Officials note Cuban rebels threaten plants and mines and discuss bolstering naval force, with 700 marines aboard Prairie en route to Guantanamo and 1294 marines arriving at Key West to join the battleship Nebraska.
Dr W L Gilbert president of the board of health explains his remark about not giving 5 cents for any engineer in Atlanta. He says the remark referred only to engineers for the specific garbage plant and not to Atlanta’s engineers overall. The board awaits the Forsyth Company’s $5,000 certified check before proceeding to select a sanitary engineer, with Dr Gilbert, Lee Hagan and G E Brandon on the compression committee.
Lyerly Ga May 28 Special L Colgar and D G Crabtree of Chattanooga and J M Bellah of Summerville apply to Chattooga county for a charter to form The Cherokee Farm and Fruit Company to farm and plant orchards for market. Main office at Colgarton 1 mile west of Lyerly on mountain Branch capital stock 60000 divided into 2100 shares. The company will own livestock and raise all kinds of fruit for market.
The city plans to purchase a 60 foot lot at the west end of Orleans street between the school property and the old Grant estate home. Executors may donate a strip to extend Orleans street, creating a thoroughfare from Grant Park to Capitol Avenue. A council presentation for consideration is expected soon.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate the Twelfth district delegates seek positions on the state committee. The readable text is garbled but points to a political process involving district representation and committee placement.
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