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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
7
Twin cyclones swept Talladega Alabama inflicting about 165000 in damage with no fatalities. The storms damaged the county courthouse and storefronts while key state institutions and depots remained unscathed along a half to one mile path.
Georgia Carroll County notices cite J R Pettigrew for permanent administration on T R L Pettigrew estate and W A Taylor for John W Brooks estate. Also B F Gladney and John Couch named in dismission actions. Public hearings set for June 1912.
Frank Morris, a survivor, testifies about lifeboat No. 14 and crowded boats during the Titanic disaster. He recalls firing on men trying to board, rescuing 18 from a sinking lifeboat, and seeing hundreds of bodies among lifebelts as the ship went down.
New Orleans endures the severest rainstorm in its history with winds from 27 to 40 mph. The Mississippi floodwaters burst levees nine inches high in two hours and threatened regions along the river. After a sunny interval, heavy rains and strong winds returned to Louisiana, threatening weakened levees.
Washington reports Harmon national headquarters issued a statement attacking W. J. Bryan. It says his pre convention stance means he aims for Baltimore nomination and calls Democrats to face the real situation. It asserts the next nominee must carry Northern states in addition to those Bryan won previously.
General Bennett H. Young of Louisville was elected commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans at Macon Georgia. Acting commander Irvine Walker and General W K Van Zandt withdrew after both names were presented, leaving Young the elected successor.
A letter praises Wilson Freckie Cream claiming it removed freckles after years of failure. The note from Miss Lou Boyd asserts the product also clears brickheads and leaves skin smooth. The ad lists price 50 cents and offers mail order via the Wilson Freckie Cream Company in Charleston and Carrollton Georgia.
A compiled list of Carrollton Georgia professionals including lawyers doctors dentists and opticians with office addresses and phone numbers. Notable names include Buford F Boykin Homer Boatright J M L Strickland J D Hamrick R W Adamson L M Lovvorn and Newell & Fielder among others with offices in Bradley Building First National Bank Building and nearby commercial blocks.
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