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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1912
Page
1
Detectives continue to wait for physicians to obtain a dying statement from the wounded man about how the shooting occurred. The patient’s condition remains precarious as investigators seek details for the case.
The 9 o'clock report states paralysis from spinal cord injury remains unchanged with septic pneumonia from gunshot wound to living and pleurisy with effusion. Doctors Goldsmith and Jones affirm the patient remains in critical condition and deny unauthorized interviews or conferences connected to the case.
The frail financier Eugene H Grace, paralyzed from the chest down, mocked rumors of his imminent death as reporters claimed he would die within days. He tossed aside papers showing him near eternity and continued to joke during a late evening call to St Joseph’s infirmary.
Richmond March 14 court officials faced danger as Judge Massie told a friend he would rather be killed than show fear while delivering justice. Commonwealth's Attorney Foster warned it could be his last day before entering the courtroom. The verdict outcome was uncertain as trouble was anticipated if the jury convicted.
In Hillsville Virginia on March 14 Judge Thornton Massie Commonwealth's Attorney William Jeerer Clerk Dexter Goad and Sheriff Lewis Webb were killed along with juror Douglass as part of a fatal attack on the Carroll County circuit court. Continued on Last Page.
At Hutchinson Kansas a state Democratic convention voted 310 to 283 against an uninstructed delegation and adopted a measure to command Kansas’s twenty national convention votes as a unit for Champ Clark. If Clark cannot win the nomination, delegates will back Woodrow Wilson as second choice. The action binds delegates elected today to district meetings despite prior committee instructions.
Guthrie Okla March 14 After a tumultuous half hour Roosevelt supporters gained control of the preliminary session of the Republican state convention Temporary organization was effected with B NM Parmenter of Lawton as temporary chairman Parmenter received 384 votes to 182 for Frank H Greer the Taft forces nominee Encouraged by the seating of their supporters amid the division the Roosevelt faction moved to solidify control and set procedures for the rest of the gathering.
The federal bath-tub trust trial in Detroit ended without a verdict as the jury, split seven for acquittal and five for conviction, was discharged by Judge Angell after deliberating over ten hours. They had requested further instructions and reported inability to reach a verdict. Retrial likely. trial began February 6.
Colonel Roosevelt earned 37.80 as a juror but likely will not receive the money. A court officer advised mileage at a cent per mile for a fifteen mile railroad distance from Oyster Bay to the county seat. He said he traveled by auto and left the courthouse without filing a claim, reducing the total to the county treasury. He expressed disappointment at not serving in a case.
In Knoxville Tennessee on March 14 William Coffey aged 24 used a shotgun loaded with birdshot to take his own life at a boarding house. He died from self inflicted wounds after firing the weapon to his face. Coffey had been in the city about two weeks and spoke of plans to visit Huxville though he did not reveal a origin.
Three inmates at Lancaster Nebraska penitentiary shoot and kill Warden James Delahunty, Deputy Warden Charles Wagner, and Usher A C Heilman while wounding Cell House Keeper Doody. They blast doors with revolvers and explosives, then escape into a blizzard as guards fall.
Washington dispatch reports Rep. Ashbrook of Ohio refuses to proceed with Atlanta postal complaints after delaying investigation for a year. He criticizes press coverage, claims the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce backs the case, and says he will not be swayed from his duty despite calls for action.
John E. Parsons once chief counsel for the sugar trust stands trial in New York for conspiracy to restrain trade under the Sherman act. Co defendants include Washington B. Thomas president of American Sugar Refining Company and Arthur Bonner lawyer. The corporation is named as a defendant. Several former defendants have died and indictments were moved to be dismissed. John Mayer’s case was severed due to accounting issues.
A flood of support for Hon. Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama as Georgia officers and voters rally to his bid. More than 300 letters from across the state arrive at Aragon HQ in Atlanta with endorsements from notable Georgians, including Hon. H. H. Dean of Gainesville. Letters praise Underwood’s qualifications and recall southern selections of Justice White and Judge Lamar in past Democratic administrations. Continued on last page.
In Pittsburg on March 14 Rev. Dr. McFarland pleaded not guilty in criminal court to alleged involvement in the death of former secretary Elsie Doda Coe after a disputed operation. District Attorney Blakeley opened the case, citing Coe's statements blaming the minister, while defense counsel Castle challenged the mental soundness of the witness. The trial opened with McFarland weeping beside his wife as proceedings began. Miss Coe’s mother was not present to testify, reportedly dying at home. The indictment was drafted by Assistant DA Richard W. Martin, once called the minister's brightest pupil, but he will not assist prosecution.
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A fragment notes San Antonio in aty Wetter as part of a world long distance record discussion. The readable text is terse and cites a possible name pairing with no clear event date or outcome.
DeKalb county grand jury requests the resignation of R J Freeman commissioner of roads and revenues amid charges of mismanagement and negligence. The panel cites alleged lax methods and failure to investigate county affairs fully, linking Freeman to tax collector shortages and related accusations. Freeman could not be reached for comment.
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce ratified a plan to acquire the YMCA building at Auburn avenue and Pryor street for a $160000 purchase and $60000 remodeling. The chamber will occupy the second story and rent others, funded by a $100000 loan and $100000 in cumulative preferred stock. The chamber will own all common stock, with insurance firms possibly providing the loan, and stock subscriptions were raised at a Cafe Durand meeting.
Weather report notes colder spell on Friday with brisk south winds along the coast and partial easing Saturday. Indicates colder conditions across the region with improving but cool conditions by weekend.
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