Fifteen Year Sentence in Methvin Case Declared
John Methvin, slayer of James Carey Jr., received a fifteen year term for voluntary manslaughter after the jury verdict. Judge Fish delayed sentencing until the next morning. Prosecution and defense filed motions for a new trial despite leniency shown for Methvin’s previously clean record.
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John Methvin
James Carey, Jr
Fish
Mothvin
Jobn Mothvin
James Carey
Raiford
Hitchcock
Methvin
Consul Appointment of Col Oliver at Merida Hailed
Col Robert Oliver new United States consul at Merida Mexico was expected from Washington yesterday en route to Americas, with a warm reception planned. Merida, capital of Yucatan about twenty miles inland from the Gulf, is a manufacturing city of some 45 000, with a cathedral and many churches and schools. Oliver, long an American resident, will oversee Mexican duties and protect American interests in the region.
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Col
Oliver
Robert Oliver
United States
Meida
Mexico
Washington
Americas
Merida
Yucatan
Gulf of Mexico
New Orleans
Sizal
Morids
Meloo
Criminal Docket Dominates Superior Court Calendar This Week
Wil Me taken up in superior court as Judge Fish aims to clear the docket, with the State v Wingate and Roach case among those for aiding John Methvin’s escape after James Carey’s killing. Burglary report from Banks Pike county notes a safe drilled but inner drawer untouched. 400 contained. Also mentions Hodges White wholesale hats assignment. Also includes dubious ad for Lemon Elixir with exaggerated claims.
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Fish
Dave
John Wingate
Joe Roach
John Methvin
James Carey
Americus urged to attract cotton mills and grow industry
Col Lanier of West Point visited Americus to assess site suitability for a cotton mill and to lure an Eastern company southward. Local leaders claim mills will boost employment and state growth, urging citizens and businessmen to act now to secure one or more mills in Georgia and ensure Americus leads the southern cotton-manufacturing push.
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Col. E. ¥. Lanter
Americus
Weat Point
Col. Lanier
Georgia
New England
Huw
Draper eyes Southern sites for mills in Americas region
Mr James W Draper of Pittsburg tours New Orleans Montgomery and La Grange seeking investment sites for mills land improvements and farm land revitalization He seeks quick local action from Americus officials to attract his syndicate and says he will be in Atlanta and nearby for a few days urging the city to seize the opportunity The Nicaragua canal bill advances in the senate and stock-taking sale by Wheatley Ansley promises bargains to shoppers
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Fim Gee Americus
Ite Advan
James W. Draper
Pittsburg
New Orleans
Montgomery
Montgomery Industrial Association
la Grange
Draper
Sod Ioaf
Saya
Americus
Atisata
Mille
Eta
Fara
Americas
Cutts
Bart
Hawkes
Sherlock
Guerry
Bolton
Cameron
Local Americus notes residents visitors and events
A string of social items from Americus and nearby areas lists Mr. Oliver and Mrs. Pool hosting relatives, Misses Hawkins and Page visiting, and Captain Johnson visiting. Attendees plan minstrels, concerts, and church services while Gorton’s Orleans Band bills a private car tour.
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Houston County
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James H. Echols
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