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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1912
Page
15
An ad from E G Willingham and Sons Lumber emphasizes that small orders for porch repairs fences roofs or home additions receive the same careful prompt service as large house construction orders. The policy asserts no distinction in service between a one dollar order and a thousand.
A trio of convicts Morley Taylor and Dowd blasted a door, fled into a blizzard, and vanished after seizing a turnkey. Militia units were ordered to the penitentiary and deputies scoured rural areas as guards held the rest of the prisoners. The incident follows unrest with a fatal stabbing at chapel and raises questions about escape aids from visitors.
A Henry County teachers’ meeting unanimously endorsed Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama as Democratic presidential candidate. The group urged publicity for the resolutions and cited his long Congress leadership and potential national appeal. Northern Democrats also voiced strong support, arguing southern allegiance should not block his nomination.
Dr Henry M Friedman acting assistant surgeon outlines Ellis Island experience over five years. He surveys European immigrant physical development and asks if mass migration will harm American vigor by crossing blood with poorer physiques or raise it by mixing with northern stock. He notes two theories: inherent degeneration vs poverty and environment as causes.
A band of mountain outlaws led by Floyd Allen killed Judge Massie, Commonwealth's Attorney Foster, and Sheriff Webb during sentencing at Hillsville courthouse. The attack triggered a mass escape, frantic pursuit, and a statewide mobilization of troops and detectives. Governor Mann offered a $3000 reward as authorities race through rugged Blue Ridge roads to recapture the fugitives.
In a contentious session a house committee balks at sending a two member subcommittee to Atlanta, deeming the probe politically unwise while focusing on the Lewis case. The post office inquiry continues as the department cites court action in Missouri and a list of fifty witnesses. Also noted is the death of Philip A Fochshan eanu at Bucharest aged 80 who funded scholarships for Jewish education abroad and endowed a school bearing his name.
Floyd Allen and his brothers, feared in the county, were involved in a gunfight that wounded three jurors and several bystanders. Judge Massie, a prominent jurist appointed in 1908, was shot at the bar and later died. Sidney Allen fled town after killing Judge Massie. Floyd Allen was wounded as deputies guard him. Roanoke detectives had not arrived by 10 pm. rescue attempts rumored.
A promotional notice explains that many digestion related illnesses stem from a weak stomach and claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets restore digestive power. It asserts the tablets supply pepsin and digestives, can digest 3000 grains per grain of active principle, and offers a free sample from KF A Stuart Co of Marshall Michigan with drugstores selling at 50 cents a box.
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