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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1912
Page
14
A collage of brief items and partisan quips from 1912, noting Cuba tensions, Kansas politics, conventions, and jokes about Taft, Lincoln, and aviators. Mentions June schedules, Chicago licensing for pilots, and vacation travelers as a light, opinionated digest in a local paper.
A fragment urges city leaders to maintain open fair bathing with ample protection for all bathers. It argues fear of casualties should be removed from the public mind, emphasizing safety for both swimmers and non-swimmers.
The United Presbyterian Assembly in Seattle denounces courts for overemphasizing legal forms while neglecting justice and mercy. It urges reform to curb wealth-based escapes and urges churches to mobilize public sentiment toward ending America’s label as a nation of murderers. Religion should lead public resolve for fairer justice.
The state board of health led by Dr. H. F. Harris urges strict cleanliness to curb typhoid and dysentery. Key measures include proper disposal of excretions, securely screened houses, and flyproofing manure piles and yard closets to prevent infection and reduce deaths. The bulletin calls for public placarding in Georgia homes.
A Washington harmony breakfast drew wives of presidential hopefuls and hundreds of politically engaged women to celebrate Dolly Madison’s birthday. Mrs Henry D Clayton urged that mothers shape patriotism and elevate national life, praising the influence of women in shaping great men.
In a murky report fragments reveal a dispute over corn growing programs and state designation. Officials pursue unclear remedies as farmers contend for status and support.
A ragged collage of songs and voices from Baltimore to Washington. Readers hear cheerful rhymes about the promised land and a lifetime with love while references to the White House tour hint at political sentiment.
A Kentucky booster editor writes from Atlanta praising the city’s growth and resources. He asserts the South’s assets include natural resources, fuel, river harnessing for cheap power, and a robust manufacturing base. He compares Atlanta’s “boosting” to other cities and closes with enthusiastic regards.
Winston-Salem N C May 28 One graduate in piano bookkeeping expression and five in domestic science earned diplomas. Bishop Roadthaler awarded 28 seniors with caps and gowns. Hon W T Buckett NC attorney general delivered the literary address The Women Beautiful praising domestic science and a simple diet and daily exercise.
President Taft has the Perkins case for his signature and will back a bill to correct a naval department error. Col Constantine M. Perkins of Georgia traveled to Annapolis for his son’s June 10 naval academy graduation, with hopes Congress acts by then. Representatives Howard and allies push for swift passage, with Senate optimism to move promptly. Perkins, after years of setbacks, remains hopeful that relief is near.
Washington May 28 The senate moved toward final action on the house bill lowering iron and steel duties, rejecting Cummins substitute 12 to 69. Democrats and regular Republicans opposed the measure as the day ended with amendments offered and leaders signaling the fight may resume after 24 hours.
Washington May 28 Representative Heflin of Alabama attacked Pennsylvania industrial conditions in reply to Focht of Pennsylvania who had assailed Alabama and Georgia’s turpentine camps. The exchange grew sharp, provoking responses from Democratic and Republican members and prompting interruption in proceedings.
A heated debate in the House centered on whether to back two battleships at up to six million dollars each. Representatives from multiple parties offered amendments while opposition argued for a single ship or none. The battleship proposals were rejected 140 to 106, with expectations the Senate may approve one ship later. The House then approved two fuel ships to be built in navy yards by a 91 to 1 percent vote.
Asheville North Carolina May 28 The Southern railway promotes the Land of the Sky region in an illustrated color booklet touting superior scenery and climate. The brochure features mountains valleys trout streams farms hotels and resorts to attract summer visitors as preparations ramp up for large crowds and improved service along western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee routes.
An exhibition of prisoner crafts opened at the Western Pennsylvania penitentiary in Pittsburg. A noted piece is a $5,000 table carved with ten Masonic devices. Thousands view the display during the fifty-ninth state conclave of Knights Templars. A judge, who once sentenced the artisan to life for murder, commented on the piece after learning its provenance.
Washington reports Senator Bacon asks that his name not be presented as a delegate at large to the Baltimore convention. He favors Georgia’s long standing custom of sending nonofficial, active party Democrats to national conventions, to honor those with party service rather than official positions. His friends will honor his wish.
Washington May 28 the Second Cavalry now landing from the Philippines will be near Fort Bliss Texas no warlike attachments are planned. The regiment due at Sansisco June 15 was originally for Fort Meade Minn. At Fort Bliss the Second will relieve the First Squadron Fourth Cavalry joining its regiment at Fort Huachuca.
The document outlines allocation of 260000 item funds toward a public work project. It notes potential support from a committee or authority and mentions amounts like 60000. Proceeds are to be devoted to maintenance of forests within the state, with receipts to be distributed accordingly.
Testimony subpoenaed by the government depicts a criminal conspiracy among Southern Pacific officials to take 6,000 acres of oil lands in Kern County California under an agricultural grant. The 1916 suit seeks to annul patents and restore public title to a valuable Elkhilla district tract, with Eberlein named for guarding secret papers after the San Francisco earthquake.
Miss Alice Longfellow, daughter of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, is en route from Washington to Cambridge and visits Elm Knoll in Pittsfield to see the clock made famous in her father’s poem The Old Clock on the Stairs. The clock still ticks its refrain as it did in 1845 during the poet’s visit.
In Minneapolis on May 28 delegates questioned Dr C C M Leinster Baltimore editor of The Daily Christian Advocate over a verse in the latest issue. The quatrain laments speaking less to hear more and asks why not all be more like the owl. Leinster declined to comment on the verse in question.
In Birmingham at Gate City on May 28 M. Dell, 68, collapsed from heart failure induced by fright after his 18 year old daughter was injured at the breakfast table, bleeding from a head injury. The daughter is in serious condition.
Castellon de La Plana May 28 A cinema explosion in Villareal burned the theater killing eighty and injuring many. Fire and crush injuries followed panic as families in the vicinity are affected by the losses. Taft Returns to Washington May 28 President Taft ended his New Jersey primary campaign and returns to the White House satisfied with the results. The New Jersey campaign closes his personal participation in state battles likely to end, as he contemplates future stops.
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