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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
10
Charlies J. Murphy of Northfield, 24, has been bedridden at St Luke's since September nine years ago, slowly ossifying due to osteo arthritis. Doctors cannot stop the disease, and Murphy remains aware, patient, and seeking knowledge as his body stiffens into a rigid form.
Miss Jennie A. Crocker, daughter of the late Charles F. Crocker of San Francisco, married Malcolm K. Whitman of New York city in a ceremony recorded by a motion picture machine. The Burlingame pavilion cost 10000 dollars, with equal spend on decorations. Prominent society guests from across the coast attended the fashionable wedding.
A roundup of scouts and players linked to the 1911 season includes Bill Armour scouting for the St. Louis Cardinals, Dowd excelling with the Highlanders, and Joe Tinker acting as captain manager for the Cubs. Giants post nine wins in a row and sixteen straight overall as the Minnesota-Wisconsin League folds. Cravath pegs and power for the Quakers, White Sox test Cy Young III after sending Walter Johnson back to Racine, and .300 hitters surge in both leagues. The report also mentions several college stars turning pro, minor leagues pennant races, and health ads for Dr. King’s New Life Pills and Chamberlain’s Liniment.
The Commercial Appeal reports that West of the Mississippi favorable weather boosted cotton growth last week while East of the river saw too much rain and little progress. Overall the belt stood still in the east due to deterioration, though weeds suffered in low lands. Westward, warm sun and moisture spurred above normal growth with bolls appearing, despite boll weevil complaints in infected areas.
Scattered insect damage notes appear trivial. discussion of a democratic win seems uncertain. Clark met Gov. Wilson recently for talks while Underwood echoed Clark.
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