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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1912
Page
2
A chaotic early 20th century letter urges readers to vote in the con test and to send in subscriptions. It warns ballots may be withheld past Thursday and stresses counting up to that day. It emphasizes securing funds and urging friends to participate while warning against discouraging tactics.
New Orleans April 80 With Secretary of State P C Knox as guest of honor Louisiana today celebrated the hundredth anniversary of its admission into the union The program by the Louisiana Historical Society began with Knox arriving from Washington and a public reception at city hall by Mayor Martin Behrman A banquet this evening closed the celebration Representatives of five Central American republics attended as guests of the historical society amid Knox's tied Central America tour to the republics.
Rapid progress toward selecting a jury for Floyd Allen's murder trial in Carroll County Virginia as defense hints it will blame court officers tied to the Allen family. Court crowded, armed guards present, and more than 200 witnesses expected. Sidna Allen spotted in the Fancy Gap mountains with authorities in pursuit.
Judge Wilkinson seeks a sixteenth year in office with Marcellus Anderson leading the deputies. The veteran judge, elected twelve years ago on Anderson’s backing, now confronts renewed questions about leadership and influence within the ranks.
Washington April 30 A twenty four hour a day light on a wireless instrument will be required after July 1 of every craft leaving an American port carrying 100 persons under the Hitchcock bill passed today by the senate and agreed to by the house. The bill requires two operators per vessel one on duty at all times and wireless capable of sending messages 100 miles and receiving them from a like distance.
Mobile Alabama April 30 four Mobile and Ohio railroad shops will reopen tomorrow after flood closures. Over 3000 workers return to Whistler Alabama Jackson Tennessee Murfreesboro Illinois and Tuscaloosa Alabama. Vice President and General Manager KR W Taylor said no further flood troubles are expected along the lines of the Maghbil and Onto.
Water levels surge across the Mississippi as forecasts warn of higher highs. Baton Rouge districts organize levee guards and militia volunteers amid widespread destitution near the Red River. New Orleans police prep mounted patrols to monitor levees while towns along the Black River and Cairo report rising waters threatening plantations and mills.
Torras Louisiana April 30 reports destitution across the flooded upper Torras area. Telegraph stations crippled as homes destroyed with about ten percent of Calahoula parish above water. Seventy families marooned below Melville. efforts to deliver supplies planned. River flood swelled near Natchez with people seeking high ground. a large black bear was seen drifting, two wardens sworn in.
An early report states fifteen people were injured when the southbound St Louis and San Francisco train No 6 derailed a mile south of Kosoma Oklahoma while rounding a curve today. The engine and baggage car plunged, burying some occupants. 8. K Bradley dining car conductor and engineers H J Hamersley and H B Hamersley were among the most seriously hurt. The injured were brought to a nearby location.
Washington reports March production up 5 868 tons and shipments up 2 965 tons with on hand stocks 27 638 tons. March 31 totals show production 106 583 tons and shipments 105 287 tons according to the American Paper and Pulp Association to the commissioner of corporations.
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