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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
10
In Lexington Kentucky a mother, 17 year old Frank Glover, and doctors attempted a blood transfusion after a mysterious illness drained him. Despite daily transfusions from his mother's blood, the condition worsened and Frank died this afternoon.
Disaster strikes western Pennsylvania eastern Ohio and West Virginia as floods and cloudbursts wash away homes wipe out six towns and halt rail and wire traffic. At least sixty lives lost with towns smashed and thousands homeless as rescue and communication remain limited across the affected region.
Bargain on light children garments described as cool and pretty in soft nainsook with lace embroidery and ribbon trims. Regularly priced at 1.25, the sale offer presents items for about half their usual cost at a local shop.
The senate met in executive session Thursday to consider governor appointments to leadership posts at North Georgia Agricultural College DeKalb to succeed several incumbents. After about twenty minutes of debate the chamber postponed action until Monday to allow further scrutiny of constitutional validity and terms.
A vast flood crippled towns from Uniontown to Wheeling, drowning dozens and forcing mass evacuations. Sixty-one fatalities are reported with twenty-three confirmed. miners disappearances span Uniontown, Wheeling, Ellenwood, Fairmont, and Mononga h ah as mines flood. Rail lines fail and towns endure shattered homes while rescue and weather crews scramble to assess damages as waters recede.
Former GOP treasurer George R. Sheldon testifies before a Senate investigation about Harriman's 1904 Roosevelt campaign gift of about 260000 to New York state committee, not reaching the national committee. He notes Roosevelt and others learned of the funds long after the election. total 1908 contributions amounted to 1,655,518.27.
Fulton Superior Court’s criminal branch will hear four murder trials and eight assault with intent to murder cases next week. Two defendants remain on death row, Ben Green and W J Clay, both appealing. Trials include James Vance for guards’ shooting, Frank McDonald for Robert Stevens’ death, Addie Williams for Corrine Morris killing, and Peter Burnett for John Hardwick’s death.
Washington July 25 A House conference report approving a Dixie Power dam on the White River Arkansas sparks bitter exchanges between Representatives Rainey Illinois and Austin Tennessee. Rainey opposes broad legislation while Austin labels him a dreamer and accuses him of aiding the waterpower trust in blocking progress.
New York July 25 A H Smith vice president in charge of operating New York Central lines testified to the arbitration commission that engineers wage demands on fifty two railroads would impair financial standing if granted. He cited annual dividends of 11 600 000 at 6 percent and argued surplus must stay for working purposes, making wage hikes akin to reducing dividends to about 5 percent.
Representative Norris of Nebraska resumed his House speech attacking President Taft's nomination. He renewed claims that southern state delegations were mostly officeholders sent to secure Taft's renomination, citing a Texas letter from H. F. MacGregor warning patrons that Lyon would not control patronage if Taft was reelected.
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