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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1912
Page
16
The detectives await a dying statement from E. H. Grace as to how the shooting occurred. Physicians report his spinal injury unchanged with septic pneumonia, pleurisy, and deteriorating condition. Unauthorized interviews and conferences are denied by the undersigned doctors W. S. Goldsmith and Willis Jones.
Critically paralyzed from the chest down, Eugene H. Grace mocked claims of impending death last night. He dismissed readouts predicting his end, tossing aside papers and laughing as a telephoned inquiry to St Joseph's Infirmary confirmed he would be kept overnight.
In Richmond Virginia on March 14 officials faced threats as Judge Massie voiced resolve to uphold justice despite danger. Commonwealth's Attorney Foster warned that trouble was likely after a verdict if the jury convicted, amid lawless elements pressing for action.
Hillaville Virginia March 14 Judge Thornton Massie Commonwealth’s Attorney William Wigater Clerk Dexter Goad Sheriff Lewis Webb and juror Douglass were assassinated in a shocking attack on the Carroll County Circuit Court. Continued on last page.
Hutchinson Kan March 14 The Democratic state convention voted 310 to 283 against an uninstructed delegation and adopted a plan to have Kansas cast its twenty votes as a unit for Champ Clark at the Baltimore national convention If Clark cannot be nominated the delegates will support Wilson as second choice The convention binds delegates chosen today to district meetings despite prior committee instructions.
Guthrie March 14 Roosevelt supporters gained control of the preliminary session of the Republican state convention after a tumultuous hour. Temporary organization was set with B N Parmenter of Lawton as temporary chairman receiving 364 votes to 184 for Frank H Greer Taft forces. Continued on Page Three.
Detroit Mich Makeh 14 The jury trying the government case against the so called bath tub trust was discharged by Judge Angell after over ten hours of deliberation. They stood seven for acquittal and five for conviction. The trial began February 6 and will likely be retried.
Oyster Bay N Y March 14 Colonel Roosevelt earned 37.80 as a juror but likely will not receive it after being excused at Mineola officials advised mileage at 8 cents a mile for the distance Roosevelt says he traveled by auto the 15 mile rail distance yields 1.20 per day of service he left without claiming mileage and the 27 in fees plus 10.80 mileage may stay in county treasury Roosevelt expressed disappointment at at least one case and the record notes the fees likely remain uncollected
A fragment from a Knoxville Tenn report dated March 14 notes a shot loaded with birdshot aimed at a young man named Potter, age 24, injuring him. The text is incomplete and does not specify the event outcome or witnesses.
Three prisoners at Lancaster penitentiary in Lincoln Nebraska killed the warden deputy warden and an usher and wounded a housekeeper during a bold attack. They blew a door lock and forced a turnkey at gunpoint then escaped into a blizzard. The three robbers were armed with revolvers and explosives and opened fire in the prison corridor killing Warden James Delehanty and Usher A C Hellman as they rushed from the warden’s office, then escaped. Continued on last page.
Washington dispatch reports that after a year’s delay and eight months of post office committee time, Ashbrook concludes Atlanta complaints against the postal service will not be investigated. He attacks criticism and claims the case lacks proper presentation, noting the influence of the Lewin Publishing Company cage and Atlanta Chamber of Commerce backing.
John E Parsons longtime sugar trial counsel faces a New York circuit court trial for conspiring to restrain trade under the Sherman Act. Co defendants include Washington B Thomas Arthur Donner George H Fraaler and B Harned. American Sugar Refining Company also named. Several co defendants died since indictments three years ago, with Charles H Senff Gustav B Kigsel nolled. John Mayer’s case was severed due to illness.
A Gainesville lawyer H H Dean endorses Alabama candidate Qatar W Underwood for president. The Aragon Hotel in Atlanta hosts visitors, with more than 300 letters of endorsement from across Georgia. A Gainesville letter from S Ean praises Underwood and Georgia’s democracy leaders, noting Taft's era justice selections. Continued on Last Page.
In Pittsburgh March 14 Reverend Dr McFarland pleads not guilty in criminal court to alleged involvement in the death of former secretary Elsie Dods Coe after a criminal operation. District Attorney Blakeley outlines the case as the trial opens amid dramatic scenes and ailing witnesses.
Representatives of 152 Woodmen of America lodges in Kansas City Missouri decide to secede from the parent organization. A meeting in Chicago is planned to form an independent group amid rising grievances over changes and control.
The DeKalb county grand jury urged R J Freeman commissioner of roads and revenues to resign over alleged mismanagement and laxity in accounting. Freeman could not be located last night and it was expected he would oppose the request. The charges reference negligent duties and links to Tax Collector Floyd amid indictments for shortage. Freeman reportedly told the jury he planned to speak in Decatur.
Prominent Atlanta business men backed a plan to convert the YMCA building at Auburn avenue and Pryor street into a modern five story office home for the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. The project contemplates a $160,000 purchase, $50,000 in remodeling and $10,000 for chameber quarters. The chamber would own all common stock and seek a $100,000 loan with Life Insurance firms signaling support. Subscriptions at a Thursday meeting raised about one third of the needed funds and organizers expect rapid stock sales.
Weather forecast notes colder west portion with brisk to high south winds along the coast. Saturday expected to be fair and colder. Local report lists temperatures with unspecified low and high, mean and normal values, and rainfall data showing no measurable inches.
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