Columbus Man Forgoes Death With Poison Plot
James Jefferson sentenced to hang for Policeman Marion Marchant's murder reportedly took morphine around 1:30 AM and was found near death at 2:30 AM. Doctors fought to counteract the poison's effects, noting his unusual vitality as officials kept vigils. The source notes mystery over how the toxin reached him and that he remained talkative with the sheriff. Continued on Page Two.
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Indication of State Dept Over Fountain Execution Sparks Tension
Washington reports the execution of American gunner Thomas Fountain by Mexican rebels arouses protests from the United States. The State Department calls the act deliberate murder and warns Americans against involvement in the rebels' campaign. No immediate action contemplated by the United States is noted.
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McCombs May Bolt Clinton Ticket If Champ Clark Nominated
Washington April 11 Special. If Champ Clark is nominated by the Democrats, William F McCombs campaign manager for Governor Wilson says he will belt the tickets and support the Republican nominees per an interview in the New York Evening Post. The Evening Post interview notes McCombs would rather resist Clark and Hearst as secretary of state, and signals possible GOP backing.
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Pennsylvania
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Oregon
Michigan GOP Convention Sparks Bitter Clash
Bay City April 11 Taft and Roosevelt factions clashed for hours at the Michigan Republican convention. Militia police and sergeants-at-arms intervened as delegates battled over credentials for the June national convention. A row on the floor led to chairs and stage confrontations while the outcome hinges on choosing delegates at large or Roosevelt delegates.
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Pretty Girls and Georgia History In The Constitution
The Constitution teases a Sunday beauty page featuring thirteen contestants led by editor Miss Littan Russell, plus profiles of famous women writers and a historic Andrews Raid piece by Wilbur F. Kurtz. Readers are urged to buy the Sunday issue to see the pageant, detective stories, recipes, and patriotic Georgia society features.
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North
Wilbur F. Kurtz
Chicago
Howell Mill Road Residents Pray For A Street Car Line
Howell Mill road residents gathered at North Side Baptist Church to press Georgia Railway and Electric for a street car extension. Speakers urged immediate construction along a route from Orme Street to Howell Mill Road, with a committee to deliver resolutions to President A. V. Arkwright and a larger group of local supporters planned.
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Delegates Chosen for New York at Democratic Convention
A 90 member uninstructed New York delegation was chosen to represent the state at the Baltimore Democratic National Convention. Mayor James B. Sague of Poughkeepsie protested the unit rule as undemocratic, while most delegates supported it by viva voce vote. The platform centers on tariff revision and indicts the Republicans for alleged tariff-driven evils and broken pledges.
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Taft Attacks Demagogues Over Judicial Recall Critique
President Taft condemned recall advocates as insincere demagogues lacking plans for constitutional preservation. Speaking in New York to the Union League Club, he warned against undermining the judiciary while praising indorsements from Philadelphia and New York clubs. He urged defense of independent courts amid preconvention campaigns.
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Georgia Press For Underwood in Alabama and Georgia
Georgia weekly newspapers split heavily for Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama in the presidential primary, with about 85 percent of weeklies taking a stand for him while six support Wilson. Editors’ letters from varied towns claim backing and confidence that Underwood will carry Georgia.
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Stiltinderwood
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Albany crowd gathers as Col. Walters hosts anti vice rally
In Albany Georgia on April 11 a vast throng filled Dougherty county courthouses and overflowed streets to hear Colonel Jesse W. Walters call for a sustained effort to uplift the city after the death of his son, J. W. Walters Jr. The speaker urged protection from corruption and a crackdown on gamblers, insisting the open town must be closed by lawful means.
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Grant Dies of Heart Failure in New York Hotel
News from the Buckingham Hotel in New York reports General Frederick Grant died suddenly at midnight on April 11. Despite frantic efforts and calls for doctors after Mrs. Grant cried for a physician, the ambulance arrived too late. Physicians Abney and Bench stated he died of heart failure following diabetes and digestive disturbances, after appearing in better condition earlier that night.
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Weather Prophecy Generally Fair Forecast
Georgia forecast calls for generally fair weather Friday and Saturday with possible local thundershowers. Reported low and high temperatures, mean temperature, and rainfall data are incomplete.
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