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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1913

Page

7

Pretty Wife Watches as Scott Testifies in Rosser Trial

In Atlanta Harry Scott testifies on the stand while his wife, seated near the press table, eagerly watches from the front row. She travels from Philadelphia to hear the Pinkerton man’s testimony and celebrates his performance after the cross examination of Rosser.

Harry Scott Philadelphia Pinkerton Atlanta Rossers John Black Scott Rosser Harry Ts Porters

Heat Waves Drain Life Across Regions With Dozens Dead

Washington and multiple cities report dozens of deaths from extreme heat. Detroit leads with fourteen fatalities, Cleveland and Philadelphia each tally deaths, with scores of prostrations across the Midwest and South as temperatures soar toward and beyond hundred degrees.

Protest in Washington Over Paper Embargo on Russia

A July protest in Washington by Russia against the denial of free nonpolar paper to the country. Protesters argue the action violates the understanding between the United States and Russia pending a new commerce and navigation treaty.

Russia Washington Tedey

Fire Devastates Bangor Flory Mills Plant and Nearby Shops

A blaze at the Flory Manufacturing plant in Bangor destroyed the Bangor Ba complex including the Flory Milling plant a furniture store and four residences. The fire, which began shortly before midnight on August 1, caused about $1 million in damage and continued burning at 1:30 a.m. Bangor firemen, hampered by water shortages, requested aid from Pen Argyl and Easton Va. About six hundred workers were left jobless as the plants were destroyed.

Allentown Flory Manufacturing Company Bangor Ba Tloreek Oelock Flory Manufacturing Flory Milling Company Bangor Pen Argyland Faston Va

Quitting Day for Several Officials Across Government

Washington July 31 Several government officials retire or resign in a wave of changes James A Fowler of Knoxville Town retires as assistant to the attorney general after a two year trust busting campaign under Wickersham and McReynolds He will move to Knoxville Carrall Todd of New York named as successor James F Curtis of Boston leaves the treasury as assistant secretary in charge of customs after nearly four years of reform Charles Sumner Hamlin of Boston will succeed him Frank Cole of New York resigns as private secretary to Attorney General McReynolds Sus successor not yet chosen.

Washington James A Fowler Knoxville Wickersham McReynolds Knoxvile Carrall Todd New Yerk James F Curtis Boston Treasury Department Customs Service Charles Sumner Hamlin Curtis Frank Cole New York Wickersham Hits

Valleyhead Alabama Swept By Fire

Valleyhead Alabama was largely destroyed by a fire that started in a large store and quickly spread, leaving little chance to salvage any property. Officials reported extensive loss across businesses with Davenport Store described as the largest spared minimal damage noted.

Valleyhead Davenport

Ellis kills Rooney on Birmingham street in Birmingham

In Birmingham Alabama, a shooting occurred shortly after 11 tonight near a hotel on Ninth Street. Rooney was shot multiple times in the chest as Ellis opened fire with three shots striking the victim. No further details on motive or arrests were provided.

Ellis Rooney Birmingham Street Birmingham Pat Roone Montsjomers On &E

Death in Florida: man found with bullet wound near home

In Brikentown Florida on July 31 a man named Lewis Lawrence was discovered near his residence with a bullet wound to the head. He had resided in the area for several years and authorities say the death occurred at dawn near a fireplace edge.

Brikentown Lewis Lawrence

Obituary for Robert L Saxon at 31 South Cor Don Street

Robert L Saxon formerly of 31 South Cor Don Street is survived by his wife and two small children. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Robert F Saxon Cordon Street

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