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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1912
Page
1
The vice commission in Atlanta plans to condemn immodest street attire, focusing on Peachtree Street wear. Chairman Joseph A. McCord says reforms target fundamentals, with debate over formal reporting and possible moves toward puritanical fashion.
Rome reports Pope Pius, in priestly disguise, left the Vatican to visit his invalid sister Rosa at her home for about 30 minutes, challenging unwritten church norms. A Vatican denial followed, clarifying Rosa is not seriously ill after a prior stroke.
Walter Taylor city clerk recounted how residents on Auburn avenue watched an iceberg form in direct sun after a valve on a carbonic acid gas tank with 1800 pounds pressure was loosened. The tank sped across Courtland street, struck a tree by Wesley Memorial church, then rolled into a gutter and froze into a long icy cylinder.
Governor Brown is anticipated to veto the bill to merge the offices of quartermaster general and adjutant general. Obear has served as both since Scott’s removal, with two clerks assisting. The governor’s known views oppose consolidating executive and legislative actions in this way.
Governor Brown signed the Oliver bill repealing the dog tax. The measure will cost the state about $175,000 in annual revenue. Critics note lawmakers who voted for the repeal sought the governor’s veto to protect revenue, while others saw the repeal as a political “vote getter.”
Savannah Ga August 19 With further continuance of arguments on the motion for a new trial granted by Judge Walter G Charlton in the superior court Solomon Williams who was to be hanged Friday for the death of his mother in law Annie Rivers has been given a new lease of life The hearing date was set for August 24 after a further continuance was deemed desirable and matters delayed the execution stay.
New York dispatch reports District Attorney Whitman on the train from Albany said Sam Schepps told his story fully and corroborated parts of Bald Jack Rose's confession. Schepps confirmed visiting Harry Pollock's home with Rose and riding in the murder automobile but denied paying the hitmen or being at the murder scene.
A confrontation erupted at Grand Central as five detectives under Deputy Commissioner Dougherty attempted to seize Samuel Schepps, Rosenthal murder paymaster, who refused to surrender claiming state-witness protection. Rubin declared, The police can't get him, and Schepps was taken to West Side court for arraignment, later postponed to August 24.
New York report indicates Matthew O Callaghan, a wealthy cotton broker, may be released after he shot his wife three times at their home. His second wife, Mrs. O Callaghan, is recovering and reportedly wrote an endearing letter to him from his cell. He allegedly acted while intoxicated believing she was a burglar.
The Crackers and Barons opened the final series at Rickwood Ball Park in Atlanta on a hot afternoon before about 2,500 fans. Scoring failed in the first three innings as Agler, Ellam, Almeida, and McBride produced hits but no runs, with strong pitching from Waldorf and Foxen.
Henry Jones a black resident of Pittsburg an Atlanta suburb entered a lower Decatur street restaurant this morning and ordered a small steak after waiting he drew a shiny revolver and declared he would wait no longer then the steak arrived within a half minute a pie and milk followed as he ate a policeman arrived and Jones said it got his steak without threats he faces disorderly conduct charges.
In Marietta and Pine streets police court proceedings bound O P Veal over to state courts on $190 bond for pointing a pistol at neighbor N S Vaughan. Longstanding family feud involved slurs and a porch screen dispute. Veal claimed self defense amid threats, Vaughan denied insults.
Three hundred members from across the United States gathered at Mott Street headquarters to honor their god Kon Quon on the Ong Leon Tong society five thousandth birthday. The two part dinner offered 88 courses. An attempted dynamite attack damaged the building. a $1,500 reward is offered for information.
The Georgian invites readers in Atlanta and nearby areas to place ads for openings positions goods and services and rental needs. The newspaper highlights its wide reach and says ads are read and produce big results for advertisers.
Rev. Charles A. Ridley reports a large turnout after permitting men to remove coats during Sunday worship at Central Baptist. He notes women already removed hats and visitors followed suit, saying the relaxed dress did not harm the dignity of the service and aims for comfort without indulgence.
Detectives failed to locate a crew after a $700 cash robbery at Duffy's Department Store on Mitchell and Forsyth. The thief entered likely through a skylight or with a skeleton key, opened the safe, and scattered clothing on the floor. only the money was taken. The theft was discovered when the store opened.
Miss Margaret Lindsay, matron at the Sonoma county infirmary in Santa Rosa, wrestled down George Moweth, a former prize fighter from San Francisco, who had felled four men in a fit of insanity. He wounded one attendant as others lay unconscious, and Lindsay restrained him until he was strapped into a straightjacket.
In Toronto, Jersey City managed a 2 to 6 loss as Toronto posted a nine inning line. The Padres lineup and pitching staff were listed with Doescher McHale Shaftley Ron deau Kent and Bemis as umpires Byron and Kells. Rain caused the Newark Buffalo and Toledo Minneapolis games to be postponed.
Weather forces the postponement of all other National League games after rain interrupts action. Rainouts halt play across scheduled matchups as teams await rescheduling.
Washington reports say hundreds of foreigners in Managua face pestilence risk from 1000 rebel bodies outside the city walls. Bodies lie unburied due to heavy fire from rebels in nearby hills, hindering cleanup and posing health concerns.
A South Birmingham Heights Company donation of a Mountain Lake plat lot in South Birmingham to the central executive committee of the Alabama Wilson and Marshall clubs supports the national campaign. Valued at 990 dollars, sale proceeds go to the Wilson Marshall fund as a gift from the Alabama committee. A full committee meeting is planned within ten days to decide disposition.
In Collingdale Pennsylvania a tree about a century old was cut down by William Brunni and Daniel Scanni at 110 Jackson Avenue. A steel plowshare nearly twenty inches long lay upright in a crotch of the tree, grown around and hidden for years. The find halted work as the men continued to remove the massive trunk.
Washington announces at the Treasury that the Panama Canal will be completed with funds already in the treasury. No further issue of Panama Canal bonds will be necessary.
The conference report on the legislative appropriation bill arrived in the senate without abolishing the commerce court or seven year clerk tenure, prompting a presidential veto. The senate amended the report to preserve the abolition of the commerce court, meaning the president would face a bill identical to the vetoed one except for the clerk tenure provision.
Chairman Murphey Candler of the railroad commission says Atlanta residents believe the state has power to regulate cab and baggage companies. He notes the board’s office is cluttered with complaints about Atlanta concerns and desires relief from this perceived jurisdiction.
Race card summaries show first place finishes for Morning Glory Ynca Gift Donovan Miss Jean Tiger Jim Mancdadero and Love Day with various runners like I See It Yankee Lacy Master Jim Calethampian and others also noted as “also ran” in each division.
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