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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1912

Page

7

Roosevelt backs woman suffrage on Chicago platform

Theodore Roosevelt told Judge Lindsey in Denver that he favors woman suffrage and will include an unequivocal declaration in his Chicago convention platform. He previously left the decision to women themselves, saying the question should be submitted to them.

Oyster Hay Theodore Roosevelt den B. ‘Lindsey Denver Chicago Lindsey Roosevelt Engamore Hill Colorado

Congressman's Death Shocks Capitol as He Is Killed

Representative Nobert C. Wicklife of Louisiana dies after being struck by a train on the Southern railway tracks at Potomac Park. The engineer saw him too late to stop. The House adjourned upon news. memorial service to be scheduled.

Wickliffe Washington Nobert C. Wicklife Louisiana Southern Railway Potomac Park House Offce

Democrats Plan New Campaign Chairman Role

In Baltimore Maryland, several members of the Democratic National Committee are quietly drafting plans to create a new office titled chairman of the campaign committee. The appointee may or may not be a member of the national committee and will be chosen by the presidential candidate after a conference with the new committeemen. The national chairman will stay actively in charge of the campaign.

Traltimore Democratic National Committee National Committee

Greenville feud ends in killing near Woodberry

O C Walton a Greenville planter shot and killed W M Evans and Oscar Evans near Woodberry in a family feud. Witnesses say Walton acted in self defense. no arrest was made. Evans elders were respected planters with connections.

Greenville Georgia O. C. Walton Jug W. Mvans Oscar Eyana Woodberry Waa Walton Evang Evanses

Underwood Chooses His Nominator After Alabama Talks

Washington report says Representative Underwood of Alabama will decide which man will nominate him for the Democratic presidential nomination after talks with Senator Bankhead and Representatives Hellin and Bankhead. The final choice remains in doubt as Bankhead weighs rival claims.

Underwood Washington Alabama Hawkhead Hellin Bankhead

Hughes Not a Candidate for Presidency Says Justice Hughes

Justice Charles E. Hughes of the United States Supreme Court, with his family, has gone to the Adirondacks and taken a camp at Lake Placid for the season. He denies any political ambitions and will not permit his name to be used as a presidential nominee.

Hughes New York Charles 2 United States Supreme Court Adirondacks Almmer Lake Placid Chicago Justice Hughes

Corruption Charges Roil Taft Roosevelt Republican Split

In Chicago leaders from both sides accuse each other of bribery and theft as Taft and Roosevelt factions threaten a split. A McKinley Taft bureau statement alleges Roosevelt operatives sought to sway delegates, with talk of a Progressive party and third candidate compromise. Taft wins 40 votes after national committee settlement of contest cases.

Roosevelt Taft Wiliam Flynn Pittsburg Chicago New York Theodore Roosevelt Dixon McKinley National Committee

Fear of Pellagra Sparks Debate in Spartanburg

Dr Joseph F Sij er of the Thompson McFadden pellagra commission told the South Carolina Press Association that pellagra phobia is a defined disease and newspapers should avoid sensational reports. He cited sensationalism as exaggerating the illness fatality and urged careful coverage.

Spartanburg S. C Thompson-McFadden New York Post Graduate South Carolina Press Association Joseph F. Si Jer

Crop Conditions Report shows national slight improvement

Crop conditions on June 1 averaged for the United States were 0.3 points above the same date last year. The north Atlantic states saw above average crops due to favorable hay prospects, while the far Western and Northwestern states were above average. Southern cities and the North Central states east of the Mississippi remained below average. West of the Mississippi in the North Central region conditions were only slightly above average.

Washington United States North Atlantic North Central Mississippi

New Life-Boat Regulations For Ocean Steamers

New life-boat rules require all ocean steamers entering American ports to carry enough life boats for every passenger and crewman. Coastwise, lake, and sound steamers must also have life boats, with a May 16 to September 15 travel exception for certain cases. Roosevelt in Chicago addressed supporters amid campaign activity and denounced corrupt politicians.

Washington American Porta Steamboat Inspection Revirey Nagel Lake, Hay and Sound

Two Aeroplane Fatalities At Army Test Near Washington

Lieutenant Leighton Hazlehart of the Seventh Infantry A. S. A. and Alfred L. Welch, a Wright Brothers aviator, died when a government contracted airplane collapsed at the Army Aviation Field near Washington. The crash occurred during standardized tests. cause remains uncertain. An army board will investigate as onlookers, including several officers, could offer no explanations. Welch was torn from the wreckage. Hazlehart’s skull injuries were severe. Both deaths appeared instantaneous.

Washington Leighton W. Hazlehart J. Seventh Infantry Alfred L. Welch Wright Brothers War Department Ahat Savet Army Sven Welch Hazelhurst Hazelhurret

Foreigners flee Cuba as insurrection tightens control

Reports say Cotte in Cuba’s Cuban municipality is depopulated after General Antomaych’s proclamation ordering foreigners to leave within 24 hours. About 3,000 refugees gather at TI Cotre, with Palma Seriano also evacuated as authorities promise to curb property destruction. In Alaska, Karluk reports no signs of life on the mainland near Shellkof, raising fears for residents.

Washington Cotte Antomaych Nsurgenterées Cuba Cone Devicée TI Cotre Palma Seriano Montagudo Conual Gabon Santiago de Cuba Tuma Loban Cordova Alaakae Nedonda Karluk Shellkof Efratt Afognak Kodiak Island Heldmann

Rejected Suitor Kills Woman Then Self in Salisbury Front Porch Tragedy

In Salisbury North Carolina Frank D Chunn shot and killed Miss Burttadette Roverhs after a second marriage proposal rejection. He then shot himself in the temple, dying beside her on the front porch of her uncle J K Roleche editor of the Salisbury Post. The killings occurred amid witnessed tension at the home in Sallabany.

Sultor Girt Self Greensboro N. C imAt Sallabany Frank D. Chunn The Salisbury Post Altost

Notice of Damages and Legal Proceedings in Carroll County

Legal notices from Carroll County Georgia warn that property owners are liable for bridge damages from obstructed or unsafe roads. A June 6 1912 date cites A F Broom Commissioner of Roads and Revenues. Also notices announce Letters of Dismissal for Anna I Reagin and leave to sell land for Calvin Hudson estate with deadlines in July 1912.

Georgia Carroll County Gain County Anna I. Reagin J. E. Reagin J. EE. Reagin Naid W. J. Millican R. W. Adamson Calvin Hudson N. W. J. Millican

Carrollton Local Legislation to Amend City Charter

Notice of intention to apply to the Georgia Legislature for a focal bill. The measure would amend acts granting city authority to Carrollton approved September 9 1891 to fix mayor and council term and increase council size to six. It also seeks to amend City Code section 6172 chapter XVIII to set clerk qualifications duties create City Attorney and fix salary.

Georgia Carrollton

Local Bill Aims to Amend Carrollton Public Schools Act

Notice of intention to apply to the Georgia Legislature at Ita next session for a local bill captioned to amend the act establishing a system of Public Schools for the City of Carrollton approved November 26 1846 and amendments regarding school commissioners terms election timing taxation for school and other purposes

Ita Carrollton

Carrollton Area Sheriff Sales Amid Mortgage Foreclosures

In Carroll County on the first Tuesday in July 1912 the sheriff will sell in front of the courthouse various properties. Listings include two cotton bales, one bale, a mill feed gear, a half interest in a house and lot on Rome Street, ten shares of Carrollton Bank stock, and a lot No. 64 in the Eleventh district. Foreclosures arise from mortgages in favor of G W Burnett and Marshy Co versus K D Folds and others. The sale is at public auction for cash with notices dated June 6 1912.

Georgia Carrell County Court House Ceshhe City Court of Carrollton G. W. Burnett K. J. Gelly Marshy & Co K. D Algo Rome Street J. L. Vaeighan Grayroperty Vaughan-Byodssx Proputy Mid County Superior Court Nid County Coweta Fertilizer Co Farmers Union Warehouse Co H. N. Stipe Fife W. A. Garrett

Good Farm for Sale Near Town with House and Barn

Seventy five acres north of town with a six room house and out-buildings. About half cultivated, rest in woods. One half in cultivation, balance in woods. Cheap for cash. Contact F N Daniel Carrollton Gr KR D 5. The Kryptok glass is a seamless bifocal. It never blurs like old cement. See Dr Shelfer for them.

Dr. Shelfer

Freckle Cream Advertisement Promises Skin Improvement

A vintage ad touts Wilsons Freckle Cream claiming to remove freckles and blackheads from the face. It includes customer testimonial from Miss Lou Boyd and offers refunds if results fail. Product sold by druggists or by mail order with stamps required for samples.

Mis Lou Boyd Wilson Charleston

Professional Cards BUFORD F BOYKIN Carrollton Attorney

Buford F Boykin attorney at law in Boykin Building represents Georgia Loan and Trust Co city and farm loans in Carrollton Georgia J M L Strickland dentist Carrollton Ga First Nat Bank Bldg Room 1a phone 149 J D Hamrick M D county physician and surgeon registered optician diseases of eye ear and throat phones office 73 residence 453 Carrollton aa

Buford F. Boykin Boy, In & Boykin Building Georgia Loan and Trust Co J. M. L. Strickland Carrollton First Nat. Bank J.D. Hamrick J. H. Powell Atlanta Bell Phone R, E, Foster Bradley Bldg

Local Professionals and Businesses Listing Carrollton Georgia

A compact page listing area professionals including L Z Dorsett attorney J H Powell ENT physician J E Cramer dentist W Adamson lawyer Adamson Jackson lawyers loan brokers R D Jackson R E Foster physician surgeon L M Lovvorn dentist J T Coleman watchmaker and jeweler in Carrollton Bowden and surrounding areas with hours and contact notes.

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