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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1912

Page

8

Outlaws at Bay at Devil's Den

Roanoke Va March 16 The report of Sidnay Allen arrest and his wife's death was false. The only prisoners in Hillsville jail were Floyd Allen and his son Victor Allen Cabell Strickland Byrd Marion and John Moore Moore held the Allen gang horses during the courthouse raid.

Roanoke Va Sidnay Allen Hillsville Floyd Allen Victor Alen Cabell Strickland Byrd Marion John Moore Moore Allen Court House Sidna Jack Claude Allen Wesles Sidney Wadward Sidna Allen

Aliens Reported Hiding in Devil's Den Near Fries Va

In Fries Virginia on March 16 a reported band of about two dozen Aliens, led by Sidna Allen and allied with Floyd Allen kin, are entrenched in Devil's Den atop the Blue Ridge near Fancy Gap. The besieged outlaws are said to be well armed and supported by locals including whisky makers, with Baldwin and Felts directing a large-scale search and possible battle in the coming days.

Fries Devil's den Blue Ridge Mountains North Carolina Virginia Floyd Allen Hillsville Sidna Allen Claude Allen Floyd Freel Allen Jack Alen Sidney Edwards Alverta Edwards Allen Robert Harris Two Milles Distant Cheeeré Mitchell Mount Airy Allean Baldwin Felts Old Allen Gap Allens Kinsayén Fanty Gap Vir Wight Cane Byrd Marion Suds Massie Commonwealth Aney Elizabeth Ayres Awansan Ae

Hillsville murder trial turmoil and mass burials

Reports from Hillsville describe a spiraling terror as Judge Massie is murdered on the bench and Floyd Allen faces murder charges. Wounded defendants, prisoners sent to Roanoke, and widespread fear accompany the ongoing trial, with mass funerals and official condolences marking the crisis.

Two Davis brothers drown saving each other at quarry pool

Oliver and Richard Davis, sons of W R Davis of Davis and Freeman jewelers, drowned yesterday afternoon in a rock quarry pool near Williams and Third streets. Oliver, 13, leaped to save his 3 year old brother Richard after Richard slipped from a log. Despite rescue attempts by local residents and Tech students, both boys died as rescuers and mother, Mrs. Davis, battled ice cold water. The tragedy drew a large crowd and will be followed by a private funeral at their home.

Oliver Richard Davis Davis & Freeman, Jewelers Williams Third Streets Techangg Richard Pool Tech Spring Street Don Watts Tech van Hall Davis Carl Sloan W. E. Dunwody W. .C. Holmes Kappa Hall Watts Sloan Josephine Davis Rikard Olver Josephina Davis Mama

Local Lawyer’s Congressional Ambition Draws Attention

A prominent lawyer, possibly Judge M. Smith of Valdosta, weighs a congressional bid. He has shown interest in representing his district but states no firm plan yet. Col Walker’s announcement may influence Smith’s timing and decision.

Athe ‘Dudge Smith Valdosta Walker Congress

Local Obituaries List Noted Georgia Residents

A string of obituaries from Meigs and Macon details deaths of Mrs J A Bowers and others. Notables include W H Artope and H M Burnett with funerals planned in Empire nearby Knoxville Stant's Chapel and Oakview. Interments follow at Sylvester and Memphis with services announced by local firms.

Thompson Funeral of 22 Year Old at Roach Street

Roy Thompson funeral conducted from 2 Roach Street at 3 PM with interment in West View. Also notices for Miss Mary KR Laewrey at Patterson's chapel 1:30 PM and Frank Ferstenheimer Sanders death at 198 West Peachtree with funeral to be announced. Mrs K H Robbins dies in Marietta after illness.

Roy Thompson Now Thompson W. 3.Thompson Roach Street West View Mary R. Lowrey Mary KR. Laewrey Hii Street Patterson’s Chapel Marietta W. F. Glenn Frank Ferstenheimer Sanders West Peachtree At & O A. A. Smith

Death notices for Mrs Fred Haupert former Atl resident

News arrives from Cleveland of the death of Mrs. Fred Haupert formerly of Atlanta. Body to be brought to Atlanta for funeral services at Barclay and Brandon's Monday at 11. Survived by husband five children three sisters three brothers including Georgia Whatley M C Hall and Watters relatives. Interment at Westview. Also notice of infant James Hewitt died at 13 months at 270 Roy Street with funeral announcements to follow.

J. W. Leftwich J.W. Leftwich Allan Asher West Peachtree Barclay & Brandon Memphis Ruby Lee Roberts A. R. Roberts Greenberg & Bond Co Sylvester Church Fred Haupert Cleveland Atlanta Georgia Whatley M. C. Hall T. Forcier W. D. Watters A. &. ‘Watters L. S. Watters James Hewitt Sam. Hewitt Roy

Reward Notice From unclear OCR fragment

A damaged OCR snippet refers to a $26.00 reward for delivery related to a Harry Hines and Mi Estes context with unclear details and scattered names.

Harry’ Hines Estes

Fragmented OCR Summary With Partial Political Terms

Fragmented text fragment mentions a strike and lasting positions in the country. It references the continent and industrial prominence in statistical terms, with uncertain attributions and incomplete quotes. No clear names, dates, or places are discernible.

Lawful sale cases head to Supreme Court

A fragment reports that both cases involve manufacturing for lawful sale. Motlow's attorney Frank P. Bond notes the issues would be carried to the Supreme Court of the United States. The text preserves names and basic action while omitting unclear details.

Motlow Supreme Court of the United States

Universalist Lectures On Social Significance Of Universalism

Rev Ejlenwood presents a lecture series at the Universalist church East Harris street Sundays at 7:46 p m on the Universalist Idea of Christian Discipleship The program includes railroad Y M C A speaker W Quirk and a banjo interlude.

Ejlenwood

Anderson Announces Candidacy for State Senate and Senate Presidency

Savannah Ga March 16 Special F Randolph Anderson today announced his candidacy for the state senate from the First district and for the presidency of the senate. He is currently one of Chathams representatives in the legislature and plans an active campaign.

Savannah Randolph Anderson State Senate Anderson Senate Chatham

John S Scott With Waldo Redding Otis In Atlanta Realty

John S Scott, associated with Waldo Redding Otis, is portrayed as a leading and successful salesman in Atlanta’s real estate field. The text highlights his prominent role and notable following, naming Murphy and Carl Hlisser in relation to air operations.

John S.scott Waldo, Redding Otis John S. Scott Waldo, Redding & Otis Atlanta Seintaenteal Eit Rand Con Cleat Mewn - Sabay Murphy’ Inter Iene Carl HliSseber

Pisagua Sinks Victims After Collision With Ocean Liner Oceana

In the English Channel near Beachy Head the German bark Pisagua collided with the Peninsular and Oriental liner Oceana, mainstream passengers and crew faced peril. Many passengers and crew were saved but several died, including women, as boats capsized. Oceana carried nearly five million dollars in bullion and had sailed since 1888.

New Haven England Inner Oceana Pisagua Beachy English Channel Hner Oceana Mast Bourne London Bombay Beachy Head Hamburg Lascara London London Victoria Station Baltimore Gloucester Merchants’ and Miners' Hne Boston Herbert D. Maxwell Wilmington N. CC Thomas Font Chesapeke Bay Maxwell C. Cott New York William J. Quillan

Mrs Roy Pendleton on Savannah bridge collision

Mrs Roy Pendleton of Atlanta, in New York for weeks, rode the bridge of the City of Savannah when it collided with the freighter Navahoe in dense fog. She escaped with bruises as both ships reached port. City of Savannah requires drydock repair. Pendleton to reach home by rail soon. Also notes Jackson Georgia primary dates and a state executive meeting to set a date in late spring.

Roy Ll. Pendleton Atlanta New York City Savannah Clyde Pendl¢ton Atley Pendleton

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