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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1912

Page

5

Storm Rips Zanesville Area Killing Two In Ohio

Banedville Ohio June 16 A cyclone struck causing the St Thomas Catholic church steeple to topple during services. Thomas Sikson and John F Dinan died in the disaster as roofs, walls and trees were torn apart. More than 500 houses damaged and 60 families left homeless across the town.

Zanesville Banedville Ohio St. Thomas Catholic Church Thomas Skinson John F. Dinan

Two Men Die in Severe Oklahoma Storm

Claremore Oklahoma reports two fatalities from a late night storm with wind and lightning. Barney Green of Tiawah died when his barn collapsed while he rode nearby. Robert Lemon of Verdigris was struck by lightning. Collinsville and Claremore area suffered damaged buildings, flooding, and destroyed trees and outbuildings. crops including cats, wheat, and corn were harmed.

Claremore Okla Barney Green Tiawah Robert Lemon Verdigris

Pardoned after 52 years in prison for murder of wife

Hartford June 16 John P Warren aged 73 long time prisoner granted a pardon by the state board of pardons. Committed to Wethersfield prison in 1859 for murder of his wife at Willington after a dispute during a walk he drowned her. He admits the crime blaming family trouble. His release to be cared for by a brother farmer.

Hartford Conn John P. Warren State Board of Pardons Wethersfield Willington Warren

Reverend A R Moore Called to Savannah Church

In Savannah Georgia on June 1 the First Christian church congregation unanimously extended a call to Reverend Allen R Moore pastor of the First Christian church in Birmingham Alabama to serve as Savannah church pastor. He preached a trial sermon recently and accepted the call. Moore has long led Birmingham's Ministerial Association indicating high standing among local ministers.

Savannnah First Christian Church Allen R. Moore First Christian Church of Birmingham Ala Savannah

MacQuiston Brothers Retain Their Gulf States Title

New Orleans June 16 Harvey and Paul MacQuiston defeated Phelps and Grimahnere in the doubles challenge for the Gulf States tennis championship, defending their title as challengers were beaten to one in three sets. In men’s singles finals Harvey MacQuiston beat Paul MacQuiston 2-6 6-3 7-5 7-8. Harry Waldner of Chicago, the Gulf States singles champion, came to defend but MacQuiston emerged as the champion.

New Orleans MacQuIston Harvey Paul Phelps Grimahnere Harvey MacQuiston Harry Waldner Chicago Gulf States Bene Harvey MacQuisten Clem Phillips

Twenty Die in Railway Wreck at Malmslett Station

June 18 report from Linkoepinge Emxeden states twenty persons were killed and fourteen injured in a collision between a mail train bound for Stockholm and a freight train at Malmslett station late last night. The crash disrupted rail service as rescuers searched wreckage through the night. In separate news, Carl D. Thompson of Milwaukee was nominated by the Social Democratic state convention as gubernatorial candidate.

Linkoepinge Stockholm Malmslett Station Thompson Gettwenxes Wis Carl D. Thompson Milwaukee Social Democratic State Convention

Democrats Debate White Suffrage Plank and Union Banks

A Newlands drafted platform favors restricting suffrage to whites and barring nonwhite immigration with limited exceptions. It also backs tariff reduction to revenue, breaking monopolies, anti trust stance, state bank unions, river development, and major road and naval spending. Clark and Wilson camps organize in New Jersey and New York to win delegates, while Gore predicts a floor fight. Dock strike weakens London and Georgia Youth Clubs plan organization with prizes and chamber of commerce interest.

Baltimore United States Francis G. Newlands Nevada Washington Mack Newlands Wilson Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Clemp Clark Clark Edward H. Grosscup Democratic State Committee W. F. McCombs New York Grosscup Gore Oklahoma Penton McDonough Boys’ Corn Club Girls’ Canning Club Boy's Corn Club Henry County Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Mids Katla Lou McVicker Girls Canning Club

Baldwin Delegates and Governor Haldwin Speculation

Connecticut Governor Simeon Haldwin is cited as a favorite son candidate for the presidential contest. Baltimore convention delegates reportedly lean conservative and may back Haldwin, though rumors discuss possible delegate usefulness if he cannot secure nomination. Seth Harmon aid underwea is referenced in speculation.

Simeon Haldwin Connecticut Democracy Baltimore Grovernor Baldwin Seth Harmonaig

Situation in Cuba Deteriorates Amid Censorship and Executions

The Cuba situation worsens despite government news censorship. Volunteers are refused due to lack of arms. Many insurgents are executed after summary trials, with reports that attacks on women and racial prejudice accompany the unrest. The jornal notes that loyalty persists among regular troops, while racial classifications blur lines of color.

United States Ias Cuba

Oscar Hammerstein Beaten by London Society Women

London society circles clash with Broadway impresario Oscar Hammerstein as Americans back Covent Garden while private life and a high wall surround Mrs George C West at Earl's Court. The piece notes shifting power in opera, social salons, and Luttrellstown hospitality influencing local economies and cultural life.

Oscar Hammerstein London Society London George Cornwallis West William Cornwallis West England Earl's Court George C. West R. Churchill Cornwallie West George Viettors Himbelt Hammerstein Sever Covent Garden Broadway Kingsway Suburbia East End Covent Gateden Lammerstein New York Metropolitan Opera Company Impressario Fenee Lyne Orville Harold Patti Caruso Joseph Beecham Thomas Joseph

Leroy Beaullau Dead in Paris Leader of Peace Movement

Paris June 16 Anatole Leroy Beaullau director of the Institute of France died today at age 67 He was closely identified with the peace movement and held a key role in France’s cultural and political circles.

Paris Anatole Leroy- Beaullau Inatitue France

Lumbar Rheumatism Remedy Advertisement Claims Relief

A 19th or early 20th century drug ad touts Sulfolol for lumbar rheumatism and Bulbopol as a blood purifier and uric acid expeller. It invites readers to obtain cures from Sulfosol Company at 218 Washington St New York and requests a free book on rheumatism.

Washington New York

Foreigners Flee From Rebel Zone in Cuba

Washington reports the Cuban municipality of Cobre depopulated after General Antomanchi proclaimed control. Foreigners urged to flee within 24 hours. About 3,000 refugees at El Cobre and a similar number at Palma Serrano. Montagudo promises property protection. In Santiago de Cuba many insurgents surrendered and leaders Luna and Leban were killed.

Washington Cobre Antomanchi Cuba State Department el Cobre Palma Serrano Montagudo Santiago de Cuba Luna Leban

Professor Goodwin Dies in Cambridge at 81

Cambridge Massachusetts June 16 William Watson Goodwin professor emeritus of Greek literature at Harvard University and one of the best known Greek scholars in this country died at his home in Cambridge last night at about 81 years of age.

Cambridge, Maass William Watson Goodwin Harvard University Cambridge

Examination Finds Johnson Chest Below Standard

East Las Vegas New Mexico June 16 A physician reports Jack Johnson chest expansion below standard and suggests possible low endurance after examination of the heavyweight champion Flynn admired as a remarkable specimen of physical development by the same examiner.

Las Vegas N. M Jack Johnson Flynn Jim Flynn

Yellow Fever in Mexico Prompts Official Report

Two new yellow fever cases arise in San Juan Bautista the capital of Tabasco Mexico per an official state department report. In a separate note a Georla s man dies after life insurance payout leads to a costly mourning outfit and quips about black underwear.

Mexico Washington San Juany Bautista Tabasco State Department

Her Two Complaints from Lippincott's

Baward the colored butler recommends his mother for a position of cock in a Washington household. The applicant appears frail and the lady questions her health. Auntie asserts she is able, claiming a hard life and illness as part of her past.

Minister With Them When Dying

A clergyman who enjoyed a drink fired an Irishman to clean his cellar. The man found many whisky bottles. the preacher on the lawn noted they were all empty. “They all died the minister with them when they were dying,” he quipped.

Tim

Student Nurse Florence Weston Suicide at Hotel

New York reports 25 year old Miss Florence Weston, a student nurse at Poat Graduate hospital, killed herself at the Hotel Aatar by poison. She left letters to her mother in Santa Barbara and to the coroner, saying she quit after months of night duty and felt forced to resign from her school.

New York Florence Weston Poat Graduate Hospital Santa Barbara Cal

Two Die and Many Hurt in Severe Storm Across PA

Pittsburg June 16 reports say at least two are dead and a large number of persons injured as a violent electric storm and wind swept western Pennsylvania eastern Ohio and western Virginia. Fatalities reported from Washington County Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Epstern Ohio West Virginia Washington County Westirginia

Englishman appeals to America for world wide peace by youth

In June Americ a Magazine Sir Francis Vane urges America to expand the scout movement into an international federation. He argues for a United States of the World through a universal council of youth, claiming peace education must begin with children to prevent prejudice and war. He calls for American leadership to ally with other nations to persuade ideals of brotherhood and unity among the young.

Americ Sir Francis Vane America Francia Vane Outs Italy France England Francis Vane Universal Brotherhood Scout Movement Universal Council United States

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