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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1912

Page

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Wilson Tackles Senate Power in Campaign Speech

Governor Woodrow Wilson assails the United States Senate as a citadel of private interest and vows to fight monopoly. He calls for democratic control of Congress and presidency, outlines plans to curb unfair competition and tariff abuses, and urges action to end private monopoly.

Rochester Woodrow Wilson United States Senate Congress United States Senate of the Senate Republican Party Caner

Old Crematory Fight Delays Atlanta Project

A $276,000 Atlanta crematory plan faces a two week hold as Mayor-elect James G. Woodward and Alderman Arthur H. Van Dyke clash over blocking demolition and delaying start of work by Destructor of New York. The board of health backs moving to demolish the old plant, while Woodward argues against tearing it down before the new facility is ready, citing health risks to thousands during construction. The financing and parties involved, including Power Specialty and local attorneys, are debated as city officials weigh legal and moral obligations in this contentious fight.

Martin Amorous Finance Committee of Council James G. Woodward Arthur H. van Dyke Destructor Company New York Board of Health Woodward van Dyke Atlanta Samuel E. Hvins Uiter Leganl Edity Whitehall Hugh Inman Robert Maddox Boards of Health George C. Spence Evins Trust Company of Georgia Power Sspecialty Company Spence Power Specialty Company Asa G. Candler Mr. Inman Judge Candler Sohn Candler Finance Committee Board of Health and Council

Professor Charles P. Hiller Shoots and Kills Self

Troy New York November 1 Professor Charles P Hiller shot and killed himself this afternoon at his home in Waterford Saratoga county Despondency because of ill health prompted the act Hiller about 25 years old graduated from Cornell University with a B A He held the chair of modern sciences and languages at Dahlonega College Georgia for several years but resigned due to health

Troy N. Y Charles P. Hiller Bis Hime Waterford Saratoga County R. Hiller Cornell University Dahlonega College Georgia

Two Sets Of Triplets Born In 14 Months

Franklin Pa November 1 Six children in a little over 18 months mark the birth record in the family of Stephen Nageotte of Frenchtown Mrs Nageotte has borne 15 children in twelve years with 13 living On September 16 1911 she bore triplets two girls and a boy and this week three sturdy boys arrived thirteen months and three weeks after the other triplet birth

Franklin Stephen Nageotte Frenchtown

Contrasts Noted in the Balkan War Picture

A Balkan War scene contrasts a donkey carrying the personal baggage of a Turkish army officer with another image, showing a different juxtaposition in the capital’s streets.

Istreete Constantinople

Business Leaders to Attend Panama Conference in Atlanta

The Panama conference in Atlanta on December 10 will draw top executives from rail and shipping lines, cotton merchants, and merchants’ associations. Notable attendees include W. W. Finley of Southern Railway, J. W. Thomas Jr. of N. C. & St. L., F. M. Whitaker of C. & Co., Ellison A. Smyth of Greenville, and delegates from Little Rock, Birmingham, Memphis, Tampa, Spartanburg, and Charlotte among others. The event is organized under the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce with Walter G. Cooper providing the attendee list.

Panama Atlanta Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Walter G. Cooper Lst W. W. Finley Southern Railway Company Charles A. Wickersham I. M. Atkinson Atlanta, Hirmingham and Atlantia W. A. Winklurn Central of Georgia Railroad J. W. Thomas, Jr N., C. & St. & Railway H. Markham Titness Central Railroad H. RK. Madlory Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies Steamship Lines W. J. Harahan Seaboard Air Line Railroad Ellison A. Smyth Greenville S C E. A. Cutts Savannah Fuller E. Callaway LaGrange James D. Hammett Anderson Cotton Mills Anderson B. C J. H. W. Steele Galveston Texas E. J. Glenny N. O. Cotton Exchange C. Cone Cone Export and Commission Company Greensboro N. C R. C. Neely Neely & Co Ann. J. Neale George H. McPachen Little Rock Charles B. Stoat Rock, Island Line Edwin Stewart H. F. Auten Arkansas River Packet Company George FR. Brown Arkansas Good Roads and Drainage Association Walter Cotter Memphis, Tenn Walter G. Hall Memphis Tenn Major Gisude H. Sayle Memphis Enn Alabama Birmingham Ala Vincent Ferguson A. S. Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Company F. H. Crockard Tennessee Coal, Irons and Railroad Company Mobile John T. Cochrane Tampa Fla F. C. Bowey Spartanburg J. B&b Cleveland Charlotte C—R. H Leake Carrawslang Charles C. Hook Greater Charlotte Club Babee of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Houston Chamber of Ecommerce Richmond Board of Trade Nashville Salem

Bessemer Riot Ends With Officers Death in Pawnshop

In Bessemer Alabama November 1 a city detective Frank Childress is dying tonight after a confrontation with a man named Wil Smith who was shot dead in a pawnshop shootout. A large crowd pursued the suspect through Second Avenue as shots were fired through walls and the room where he hid.

Bessemer Ala Frank Childress Wil Smith Childress Second Avenue Megro

Wettest Year in Georgia History Reported for 1912

Georgia endured record rainfall with 18 inches above normal by November. Atlanta saw heavy October totals and a near doubling of monthly rainfall, while temperatures stayed unusually warm. Weather officials noted the year’s excess could reach 18 inches, potentially making 1912 the wettest in 46 years.

Georgia Atlanta von Herrmann Tente Atlanta, Weather Sherman Weather Bureau

Memorial Windows at All Saints Over Peters Tribute

Two Tiffany studio memorial windows were presented to All Saints church in memory of Mrs. Afrs. Richard Peters by her daughter Mrs. H. M. Atkinson. The service, led by Bishop C. K. Nelson and Rev. W. W. Memminger, recalled Peters' long usefulness to the city, church, and home.

Richard Peters All Saints H. M. Atkinson Peters Lfe C. K. Nelson W. W. Memminger Tiffany New York al Saints’ Church Christ Mary Megdala Mary Mary Jane Peters Meg Peters Atkinson Alrach Gervites Ralph Peters Garden City Long Island Philadelphia M. Atkinson Nelle Peters Black Mies Louise Black Edward C. Peters

W. W. Harkins II Shot In Fight Over Cards

Asheville North Carolina November 2 a man identified as W W Harkins II 32 was shot during a fight over cards The incident involved deputies and revenue agents and occurred during the evening in a local setting The wounded man was transported for medical treatment with authorities investigating the altercation

W. W. Harkins Asheville N.C Mom W. Harkins Revenue Tritt Heési

Menocal Leaders Seen Winning Cuban Election

Havana reports election of General Mario Menocal and Enrique Jose Varona on the conservative ticket appears assured at midnight with order maintained nationwide. Return delays hinder tallies though conservatives claim Oriente Camaguey Matanzas and likely Santa Clara while liberal Zayas gains Pinar del Rio. Havana and other provinces could tilt a conservative victory.

Havana Mario Menocal Enrique Jose Varona Republic General Menocal Alfredo Zayas Interior Oriente Camaguey Matanzas Santa Clara Senor Zayas

Fierce cyclone levels Acapulco in fierce storm

San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua November 1 The Pacific port of Acapulco was virtually destroyed by a severe hurricane Wednesday night Four fifths of the town wrecked the American consulate roofed over several craft wrecked but the US cruiser Maryland unharmed Telegraphic links broken Acapulco a key port for San Francisco to South American steamers outer bay vulnerable to cyclones

San Juan del Sur Nicaragua Acapulco Mexico United States Maryland Cleveland San Francisco South American

Col Willis Brewer Buried in Tomb He Built

Montgomery Ala November 1 Special Colonel Willis Brewer a leading Alabama figure died at his home near Montgomery early Wednesday He was noted as a scholar statesman auditor congressman and writer Born 1844 he was 68 Survived by wife two daughters Mrs B F Irving and Mrs Ware Brown and Willis Brewer Jr attorney of Arizona A mausoleum worth 10000 stood at his home seven miles from Montgomery built years earlier to house his body

Montgomery Ala Willis Brewer Alabama the Cedars Brewer Camden Wilcox Times Haynesville Colonel Brewer Sumtear County B. F. Irving Washington, Ga Ware Brown Hayneville Willis Brewer, Jr Arizona

Aviator Fails to Save Crew of Wrecked Ship

Marshfield Ore November 1 The steel schooner Osprey and her entire crew of six were lost at the entrance of Marshfield port when she crashed into the jetty in heavy seas Captain Jacobson attempted to bring the schooner over the bar but waves were mountain high and the boat was swept down the jetty Aviator Christofferson of Portland with a reporter made two trips over the wracked vessel in his biplane but could do nothing

Marshfield Ore Jacobson Christofferson Portland

Sixteen Hurt in Kansas City Collision

Sixteen people were injured early today in a two-vehicle crash in Kansas City. Several victims were listed as seriously injured, with an open- ayitch vehicle error noted in initial reports. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene.

Kansas City

Quicome Victory Reported Amid Turkish Bulgar Battle

Constantinople reports a fierce four day battle on the Istraridia slopes with Turks and Bulgars clashing intensely. Official notes curb rumors of Turkish reverses while 3,000 wounded flood the capital and Greek torpedo boats strike new blows in the gulf of Satanthi¢. An orderly Constantinople anticipates measures to keep order if reverses continue.

Constantinople Istraridia Gulf of Thureda Catstantinople Marquis de Pallavion Idean Noradunghian Effendi Tchatalja

Turkish Leader Reports Recapture Of Bunarhissar

Constantinople reports Nazim Pasha confirms Turkish forces have recaptured Bunarhissar from Bulgarians and defeated enemy near Visa. Dispatches say Bulgarian losses were heavy and the Turkish army corps are ordered to advance. A Nazim telegram arrived about 2 PM.

Constantinople Bunarhisasr Visa Nazim Pasha Nazim Bunarhissar Nazi

Weather Prophecy Fair and Colder Across Region

Weather forecast predicts fair and colder conditions with a drop in temperatures. Local report lists low and high temps, mean temperature, rainfall in past 24 hours, and excess since month and year start, though data are incomplete with several garbled values.

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