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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1912
Page
1
Mexico City July 21 A Zapatista raid on a Mexico Cuernavaca bound train near Porres left 84 dead or missing. Wrecked carriages burned after being set alight with oil. Sixty to seventy five carried by the train and a brigade of soldiers escort were among the dead or wounded.
William Lorimer former U S senator, previously ousted, was bruised but not seriously hurt when his touring car collided with a telegraph pole after a brush with a fractious horse one mile west of Claysville Pennsylvania. He and two aides continued to Chicago by train that night.
New York July 41 The first meeting of the new guard provisional count and chairmen of the progressive party will be held at state headquarters in the Metropolitan tower Tuesday The call was issued Hoosevelt will be present and speak Win H Votehkiss said provisional organizations had formed in 52 of 61 counties Instructions will be given for holding district conventions to choose delegates to the Chicago national convention Several district conventions will be held this week and others before August 1 Candidates to the state and federal levels will be taken up later Arrangements for a special train to carry delegates to Chicago are announced it will leave New York on Friday August
Elk J P wed June MacEachron and Jack Lamey after a night spent with friends and a late search for a license. The ceremony occurred Sunday before 5 am at the MacEachren home 75 West Pearl Street with mutual consent and a small group in attendance. Continued on last page.
Professor H Lane of Jenkinsburg Georgia drowned in the Huron River near Ann Arbor Michigan while four Georgians, J W Lord E Clement and others, attempted a river trip. Lane, 42, was a summer graduate student at the University of Michigan and superintendent of Garfield Georgia schools. The rescue effort failed after his canoe capsized and he exhausted himself in the cold water. coroner and bystanders struggled to revive him.
Kansas City on July 21 announces a national elimination contest conducted by the Aero Club of America. Twelve or more balloons will rise next Saturday with the three winners to represent the U S in the Gordon Bennett Cup race at Stuttgart Germany in October. Entries include Kansas City Aero Club balloons Kansas City I and II with pilots Hon eyweill Watts, St Louis clubs with multiple balloons and pilots, and Goodyear Akron with Captain Bumbaugh.
Charleston West Virginia July 21 Governor Glasscock republican says he will support Theodore Roosevelt and not Taft. He remains for the republican ticket except Tate. Oyster Bay July 21 Colonel Roosevelt pleased by Michigan progressive party move. Conference with William Flinn to decide next steps expected tomorrow.
Eleven year olds Jennie Perkerson and Virginia Merker will race a quarter mile this afternoon at Piedmont Park lake. Both trained hours Sunday morning despite lifeguards ending swim time. Coaches Pat Gallagher and L. Carraway express confidence as intense rivalry builds.
Washington reports 120 million dollars were filched from the public in the last fiscal year through mail fraud. About 1,063 individuals faced arraignments, 452 convicted, and 871 awaiting disposition as inspectors tighten procedures. Fraud rings included merchants, professionals, and even millionaires.
Seagirt New Jersey July 21 Governor Wilson avoids politics and rests at a friend’s home for twelve hours. He plans another early night and will not return to Sea Girt until tomorrow to meet Senator Reed of Missouri. He will likely be joined by Representative Henry of Texas for the campaign committee. A nationwide subscription push for funds is being launched by campaign leaders, with several publishers reporting similar efforts. Edward E Grosscup announces a rally day for New Jersey Democratic clubs in Seagirt on August. Continued on Last Page.
Tokio reports from July 21 22 indicate the emperor's condition shows improvement after a morning bulletin notes lower temperature a more regular pulse and six hours of rest. Palace officials say attending physicians are hopeful while nationwide prayers from Buddhists Shintos and Christians participate in mass observances for recovery.
New York July 21 Rosenthal murder case unfolds with arrests of Bridgis Webber keeper of an uptown resort and Sam Paul head of the Sam Paul Association. Deputy Commissioner Dougherty leads the police hunt and warns more arrests may follow while Becker remains only peripherally implicated. Sullivan Webb er and Rose linked to the case with inquiries surrounding Becker and the murder near Broadway and Forty second Street.
Generally fair conditions predicted for Georgia Monday through Tuesday with little temperature change. Oklahoma and Texas show fair to mostly fair days, with scattered showers in portions. Virginia and North Carolina expect showers Monday then fair Tuesday. Florida notes local showers northern areas, southeast fair. Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana generally fair with some southern showers. Arkansas and Missouri a mix of local showers and fair days. Tennessee and Kentucky mainly fair with Monday showers in places. Virginia repeats Monday showers.
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