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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1912

Page

2

Georgia cities and counties feature railroad urges and elections

The article details Atlantic Coast Line work between Dunnellon and Thomasville via Old Town Perry and Monticello, with double tracks planned and a major gateway line to Tampa. It notes revival meetings of the Tifton chamber, a $32,000 cotton company contract, and local efforts to protect agricultural lands and rail access. It covers Calhoun representative races, a North Georgia singing association plan, a Whitfield county slating convention, and a Prohibition grand jury push in Floyd and related counties, plus Cotton Mills convention in LaGrange and speakers’ program led by H. Callaway.

Thomensville Atlantic Coast Nine Dunnellon Tomasvile Old Town Perry Monticello Une Iwata Lalentgomery Tampa West Florida Thin End Thomasville Innis Daoniel Yon Hinds Tifton Titty Arnhem AiBieta Calhoun Representar Tive Caron County Arady Lowing Ernest Neal Fairmount College O. Calbeck Geo. A. Anderson Calbeck Whitfield County North Georgia Whitfield Murray Catoosa Dade Walker Gordon Bartow Rocky Face W. G.tunkersley W. Gbestad John Whitener Misa Bessie Coogler K. A. Williams Id. G Whitenar J. M. Kinf Romie John W. Maddox Ployd Wily Owls Chain Gang Wnhety Callaway

Our Criminal Laws Are Out of Date and Offer Second Chances

A long opinion argues that criminal laws are centuries old and fail to aid rehabilitation. It cites a Georgia case of a remorseful youth who stole to support his family, paid back the money, and sought probation rather than harsh punishment. The piece urges probation, individualized treatment, and reform over punitive default to restore hope and character.

Kochely Boby Erin Molesy Dbary Ouleist Crits Mike Georgia Express Company

Denmark Mourns King Frederick VII Died in Hamburg Hotel

King Frederick VII of Denmark died at the Hamburger Hof hotel in Hamburg Germany after a long reign marked by popularity and intellect. He ascended the throne January 30 1909 following Christian IX. Born June 8 1843 in Copenhagen he was heir to a line producing Greece and Norway monarchs and left a legacy tied to royal duties and national regard.

Christian Frederick Hamburger Hof Germany Hamburg Frederick VII Denmark Haneburger Wet Iotel Christan Frederick Christian IX George Greece Alexandra Great Britain Russia Makon VII Norway Frederick VIII Copenhagen Frederick

Roosevelt Leads In California Presidential Preference

San Francisco reports show Roosevelt with 2,226,722 votes and La Follette 9,054, Wilson 2,504 in a multi state result. Women voters participated heavily, and all 26 delegates were elected at large and bound by the popular preference. In Nevada Clark leads the Democratic presidential preference in rural counties. House passes Clayton anti injunction bill 244 to 4 prohibiting injunctions without notice and allowing only seven day renewals.

San Francisco Roosevelt LaFollette Clark Ote Wilson Astute Reno, Ney Nevada Champ Clark Wardee Storey Elke Mumboldt House Washington John Doe

Moonshining in Georgia Leads Example in Prohibition States

Royal and Cabell, commissioners of internal revenue, say enforcement is weak in many prohibition states and federal laws need revision. They note 901 of 2470 stills unearthed last year were in Georgia, with 420 in North Carolina, 249 in Alabama, 875 in South Carolina, and 300 across Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Virginia.

Georgia Philadelphia United States Royal & Cabell Internal Revenue North Carolina Alabama South Carolina Tennessee Oklahoma Virginia

Dr Shelfer Optical Testimonies From Carrollton Ga

A collection of testimonials praising Dr Shelfer for eye glasses and fittings in Carrollton and nearby counties. Letters from J W Powell, W S Harris, J T Bailey, Mrs J B Luke, Mrs H M Marchman, W G Avera, Mrs Singieton Walker, J D Lovett, J A F Broom and others describe satisfaction, free examinations, repairs, and mounts.

Dr. Shelfer W. G. Avera C.S C Berlin County Singieton Walker Carrollton, Ga J. A. F. Broom E. A. Shelfer Carrollton

Excursion Fares and Upcoming Meetings by Rail Lines

Central of Georgia Railway offers excursion fares to Atlantic Beach Florida and Augusta Georgia for several associations and conventions. Trips include Georgia Bankers Association in late May, Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias in mid May, Tri State Fraternal Congress in June, I C O F Grand Lodge in Gainesville in late June, Quadrennial Methodist Episcopal Conference in St Paul, Seventh Annual Sunday School Congress in Tuskegee, and Columbia Monument unveiling in Washington DC. For rates, sale dates and schedules, contact the nearest ticket agent.

Central of Georgia Atlantic Beach Minn Methodist Episcopal Church Tuskegee Ala Sunda School Congress Washington D. G Columbia Monument

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