Miners Lose Breadwinners in Fatal Water Crisis
A flood following a cloudburst trapped miners at Superba and Lemont No. 2 mines in Fayette County. Dozens escaped by wading through water up to their necks while timbers flooded the shafts. Thirteen men are confirmed dead with many families left penniless, and rescue efforts face 60 days to drain the mines. Women rushed to the slopes seeking loved ones as pumps are installed to reach the bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Alope
Fayette County
Lemont No. 2
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Superba
Uniontown
Rassell Gardner
Pierce Solomon
Gardner
Andy Valco
T. G. Roby
J. W. Buttermore
Brownsville
Red Stone
Smock
NOT ON TRIAL SAYS MRS LONGSTREET IN GA LEGISLATURE SHARP WORDS
Helen D Longstreet writes from Gainesville Ga praising Georgia lawmakers as steadfast against the Georgia Railway and Power Company in a Tallulah Falls land dispute. She defends her integrity, denounces alleged bribery, and urges the legislature to uphold land rights and resist outside money. The letter frames a historic struggle linking independence, honor, and public duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
General Judiciary Committee No. 1
House
J. J. Spalding
King, Spalding & Underwood
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Tallulah
Tallulah Falls
Hulah Falls
General Judiciary Committee
Spalding
People of Georgia
Oglethorpe
Tabernacles
Mr. Spalding
Georgia of Property Which God Gave To Mankind, and Which Mr. Spalding
Atlanta
North America
Ohio
Tallulah Falls Conservation Association
Power Company
Pulaski
Jasper
Newton
Great Britain
Delaware
Washington
Valley Forge
South
Arthur
Manassas
Appomattox
Aeron Burrs
Benedict Arnolds
Lexington
Senate
Helen D. Longstreet
No battleships for Democrats vote on naval bill
Washington July 24 Democrats in the house caucus voted 70 to 62 to stand by a no battleships program in the naval appropriation bill. The effort aimed at a compromise with the senate to authorize one seafighter while economy concerns framed the opposition led by Rep Fitzgerald, chair of the appropriation committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democrats
House
Efort
Wade
Senate
Fitzgerald
Ruler of Japan Suffers Relapse Reported by Doctor
Tokio dispatch notes Dr Mirua admitting the emperor’s relapse in mourning. Other notices include the death of Pro. Deal at 29 in Kufau Ala and obituaries from Elberton and Buchanan. Arnold and Wilson families featured with details on survivors and funeral plans.
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Tokio
Mirua
C. Deal
Eufaula
Kufau Ala
Pro
Deal
Maker
Orack
Second Regiment
CL. Deal
The
Dothan Home Journal
Roads Damaged Fully One Million Dollars in Georgia
Professor John C. Koch of the University of Georgia estimates public roads across Georgia have suffered at least a million dollars in damage due to prolonged rains. He toured Stewart, Thomas, Lumpkin, Decatur counties, advising on repairs, bridges, and drainage while noting extensive improvements and ongoing county road programs with university technical aid at no cost.
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Georgia
John C. Koch
Engineering Department
The
State University
South Georgia
Condin
Koch
State
Kuch
Stewart and
Thomas Counties
Stewart County
Lumpkin-Hufaula
Thomas County
Board of Commissioners
E. M. Smith
Good Roads Department
University of Georgia
Decatur
Decathr
Decatur County
John W. Callahan
Belton man credits cuticura in relief from winter skin woes
A Belton Georgia resident describes years of frost bitten ears itchy scalp and cracked heels with eruptions on wrists and scalp. After trying several remedies the claimant reports using Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured all troubles. Signed J B Echols Bar 12 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belton, Ga
Echols, Bar
Near beer bill passes 35 to 8 with amendments defeated
The senate rejected multiple amendments to the tipping bill on Wednesday morning. Proposals to strike the alcohol clause and redefine liquor were rejected. A referendum requirement and substitution of sheriff for governor were also defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Georgia Senate Passes Alexander-Tippins Prohibition Bill
The Georgia senate approved the Alexander-Tippins prohibition bill by 35 to 8 after a lengthy debate. The measure tightens liquor rules, closes near beer saloons, bans certain medicines, and requires locker clubs to operate under prohibition laws starting January 1, 1913. Governor Brown now has five days to decide, with potential veto and possible two thirds override efforts.
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Senate
Brown
House
Slaton
Aaron Adams
Beauchamp
H. ¢. Blalock
A. O. Blalock
Bush
Copelaw
Cromartie
Culbreth Davis
Dickerson
Douglass
Duggan
Edwards
Felker
Graham
Hamilton
Hingpis
Hill
Hallender
Knight
Kincaid
King
Marshall
Georgia
W. T. Dickerson
Referendum Clash Over Prohibition Bill Falls in Senate
Senator Mann pressed for a people’s vote on the measure, offering an amendment for a public referendum, but it failed 3 to 29. He argued the people’s right to decide, while others defended strict prohibition and feared legislative delays. Amendments shifting enforcement to sheriffs were defeated, and a broad liquor definition amendment was also rejected.
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Douglass
Bush
Senate
Crawford
Eighth
Sheppard
Mann
Fifteenth
Dickerson
Senator Graham
Benatar Bush
Graham
Sherif’s
Shaw
Moonlight Swim Fatal to Cochran at Estate Lake
Grover Cochran, 22, white gardener, died after a moonlit swim at Albert Howell estate on Howell Mill Road. Hoy Dale, his companion, searched but could not find him. Authorities and county officer Boats Rogers recovered the body. resuscitation failed. Funeral plans pending at Poole's Chapel. Joseph Corley, infant son of Mr and Mrs F T Corley, died at East Point residence. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Franklin
South
Humphrey Street
Brotherhood of
Poole’s
Albert Howells
Howell Mill Road
Grover Cochran
Hoy Dale
Smyrna
Cochran
Albert Howell
W. H. Kiser
Rogers
J. Cochran
Gilmore Station
Poole
Joseph Corley
Joseph
F. T Corley
Washington Street
East Point
Capudine Claims Quick Headache Relief Advert
An old advertisement touts Capudine as a remedy that stops headaches by removing the cause from heat cold stomach or overwork nerves. It promotes fast action as a pleasant liquid and notes use for colds and grippe. Available at drug stores in 10c 25c and 50c sizes.
Baby cured of skin trouble in Decaturville notice
Mrs Anna Goodman from Decaturville Tennessee reports her infant’s skin ailment cleared after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She describes sores and crusts but notes total cure within about three weeks. Ad copy promotes Cuticura products and free samples via mail order.
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Decaturville
Tenn
Anna Goodman
Gach
Cuticura
Dept.t
Boston
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Wacholes
Mrs. Longstreet
Gainesville
Japan
McAlpin Arnold
Elberton
Arnold
Gardner, Arnold & Co
C. A. Arnoja
Z. W. Copeland
H. S. Jaydon
Savannah
Heard Street
Wilson
Buchanan
Elizabeth Wilson
Haralgon
E. C. Wilson
Bremen
J. T. Wilson
Savannah Wilson
Eva Bynum
Greenberg & Bond
Profiloch
Writing Machine Co
Alexander-Tippins
E. & WI Man
Eiseman & Weil
America
England
Preatley
Ftown
Hicks
Capudine
DE. Wm, M. Baird
Atlanta, Ga
W. M. Baird
Marietta St
Brown-Randolph Brig
Maxwell
United Motor Atlanta Company
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