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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1912

Page

7

Explosion Kills 19 Miners at Abernant Alabama Mine

Nineteen Black miners died in aAbernant Coal Company's mine explosion. Seventeen bodies recovered. forty white and eighteen Black men escaped. Explosion occurred in entry No 15 twelve hundred feet deep. state inspector Nesbitts arrived but could not fix cause. Also reported US submarine G4 launched at Cramp shipyard with minor mishap. Wool tariff revision bill passed by narrow margin in Congress amid party defections.

Alabama Abernant Ala Abernant Coal Company Nesbitthes United States Philadelphia Cramp Washington House Taft Hdge Clark

Cheney's Expectorant Promises Cough Relief at Stores

Cheney's Expectorant offers relief for coughs colds and grippe priced at 3 cents per bottle available in large stores.

Cheney Alarge

Parcel Post Wins Way to U S System

The Senate formally ratifies the parcel post plan based on a zone system with a maximum charge of 1.32 dollars for an eleven pound package over 1800 miles. The action ends years of opposition by private express companies. Senator Smith secures an amendment raising rates for magazines less than weekly, from 1 to 2 cents per pound, with fast freight allowances and the option for publishers to use the reduced 1 cent rate on second class mail.

Washington Univeraal United States Senate Ite Ther Ex- Presa Smith Department

New York Vigilance Rally Demands Police Graft End

A mass meeting in New York with about 4 000 attendees denounces police graft linked to organized crime following Herman Rogenths murder. The gathering empowers a vigilance committee to seek arrests, funding, and wider investigations, calling on the district attorney, aldermen, and citizens to expose and remove corrupt officials.

New York Vigiance Committee Herman Rogenthe Policy Department Aldermanio

Mass Christian Outrage Sparks Balkan Turmoil

Reports from Cettinje describe a mass casualty attack by arnauts aided by Turkish troops against Christians in Berana Albania near Montenegro. Women and children died, many Christians fled to Montenegro, while authorities plan frontier action to restore order. Extensive violence inflames Bulgaria Turkey tensions and prompts diplomatic protests.

Cettinje Montenegro Chiuang Albania Berana Monteneerin Ronder Montegra Vukotics Diepatchea Cattinje Balkans Ottoman Empire Ita Ama Mumaulmans Katachana Turkey Bulgaria

New Diplomat Nominations For Senate by Taft

President Taft sent a slate of diplomatic and consular nominations to the Senate. Most are promotions, with several new appointments based on examinations. Named are Craig Wadsworth to Teheran and Ralph Strassburger to Bucharest, Harry Nolan to Panama, Fairman Furness to St Petersburg, Hallett Johnson to London, Sheldon Crosby to Bangkok, and Henry Tennant to Mexico City as third secretary of embassy.

Senda Senate Washington Taft Craig Wadsworth New York Roughter Scond Etribasky London Teheran Persia Ralph DB Strassburger Naval Academy H E Bucharest Harry BE. Nolan Washington State Yale Panama Fairman AR. Furness Pennsylvania St. Petersburg Hallett Johnson New Jersey New York City Columbia Sheldon L. Crosby Bangkok Siam Henry F. Tennant Lisbon Legation Mexico

Graft Charges Hit Police Lieutenant Over Gambling Debts

Records show within eight months Police Lieutenant Charles Becker faced murder and graft allegations linked to gambling raids. Deposits totaling fifty nine thousand eight hundred forty five were traced to him or his wife, starting in November 1911 after Becker headed the rogue arm of the gambling operation. The document notes a trial looming and questions about the case’s handling.

New York Charles Becker Herman Ronenthal Hi Wife Rocker Atront Arm Wntll B

What Saved Her Life Cardui advertisement claim

Dora Martin of Rivesville writes of suffering for three years from womanly troubles and panic and insomnia. She reports relief after using Cardui and urges others to try it, stating Cardui saved her life and has long been trusted for women’s health.

Rivesville W. Ve—-Mra Dora Martin Metter Cardel Cardal Cardus

Professional Card Listings in Carrollton Area

A compact directory of lawyers doctors and professionals in Carrollton and surrounding towns. Includes BUFORD F and BOYKIN of Boykin & Boykin, J M L Strickland dentist, L Z Dorsett attorney, Dr J H Powell eye nose and throat in Atlanta, J E Cramer Carrollton, R W Adamson lawyer, Adamson & Jackson lawyers, R D Jackson and Foster physician, L M Lovvorn dentist Bowdon, S C Boykin lawyer, BF Dial real estate, and Newell & Fielder attorneys.

J. H. Powell Atlanta, GA Century Building Bell Phone R. &. Foster Bradley Bldg Carrollton L.M. Lovvorn Lavvorn Bowdon

Freckles Cream Delights Childhood Beauty Icon Saya

A society belle Saya credited Wilson's Freckles Cream for removing childhood freckles and bringing back clear skin. The endorsement praises the product as minty and effective, promising refunds if not satisfied.

Wilson Saya

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