Lawyers react to Speer sentence in Georgia case
Americus lawyers spoken of the Federal court trial as improper. Col. Edgar F. Hinton and others argued the state courts hold jurisdiction over murder and that the United States court usurped power. The bar unified in opposing the federal proceedings though verdicts may stand. Local commentary reflected strong alarm at federal overreach and a call for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Emory Speer
Edgar F. Hinton
Col. Hinton
Macon
United States
Norman W. Dodge
Dodge County
Luther A. Hall
Marion Erwin
Capt. Forsyth
New York
Hall
Doug
United States Court of Hall
Congress
Sman
Bar of Georgia
Newepapera
Speer
Bar of
Georgia
Judiciary of
Circuit Court of the
United States Court
Telfair
Hinton
Apen
Saldone
Americas
The Election Results and Independent Vote Report
The city cast 501 ballots with L. B. Forrest leading sheriff race at 400 and J. H. Allen securing 495 for Clerk Superior Court. Independent votes were minimal, with G. W. F. Phillips 9 for tax collector and J. L. Pressley 0 for coroner. Voters caution against alleged misuse of names of Markett and Sheppard.
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Recorder
Messrs.Markett
Sheppard
L. B. Forrest
J. H. Allen
J. W. Mize
G. W. F. Phillips
J. L. Pressley
H. J. Martin
Messrs. Sheppard
Speight
Gabriel
Messrs. Markett and Sheppard
Title Recorder
Notable Visitors and Society in Americus
It notes visits in Americus by Hon Dupont Guerry of Macon Dr W D Bears of Ellaville S A Sellers of Schley E J Miller left for Albany F S Singer a Lumpkin leader Joel Hightower and Lester Windsor back from Damascus Judge W H Fish a leading local lawyer Mrs Mary Elam Johnson guest of local women returned to Atlanta Smiley Walker Annie Pixley advance rep arrives with news of a top American stage artist Abbott’s East Indian Corn Paint is recommended for corns and bunions.
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Dupont Guerry
Macon
W. D. Bears
Ellaville
A. Sellers
Schley
Americus
E. J. Miller
Albany
Singer
Lumpkin
Joel Hightower
Lester Windsor
Damascus
W.H. Fish
Mary Elam Johnson
Mra
A. K. Schumpert
C. B. Ratnes
Steve R. Joaneon
Atlanta
Smiley Walker
Annie Pixley
Smalley
Miss Annie
Judge Fish visits Americus amid circuit race rumors
Round About notes Judge W H Fish of Oglethorpe arrived in Americus to gauge support in the race for a Superior Court judgeship. Other announced candidates include Judge Watts, with possible interest from Hon. Wm. Hawkes. A lively local discussion centers on residence, timing, and the political landscape.
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W. H. Fish
Oglethorpe
Superior Court
Allen Fort
Watts
Stewart
Wm. Hawkes
Fish
Hope VII
Americus
Taking Stock At A Mack And Co Under Sheriff Supervision
Yesterday A Mack and Co began stock taking under sheriff supervision. The process will continue through the week and is expected to reveal assets equal to all debts. The firm may reopen next week and resume business, with Bee Hive missed by many. Provisional guidance advised by Calaway the real estate man for truck dairy poultry or melon farm needs.
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A. Mack & Co
Calaway
Americus Bank reports strong six month earnings and reserves
The Americus Bank declared a six percent semi annual dividend and charged 20000 to bad debts. It posted a six month profit of about 35000, with capital of 150000 and a 100000 surplus. Board members include H Hawkins, H C Bagley, W E Murphy and others. The meeting praised the results amid tight money.
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Book of Americus
Americus
H. Hawkins
H. C. Bagley
W. E. Murphy
J. W. Sheffield
T. Wheatley
G. W. Glover
P. C. Clegg
James Dodeon
Tims
Harrold Elected Director of Central Railroad
Mr. U B Harrold was elected a director of the Central Railroad at the annual stockholders meeting in Savannah Georgia. Harrold previously served as director and replaces the late Judge Walter S Chisolm with no other board changes. Other named directors include E P Alexander Pat Calhoun John C Calhoun J K Garnett E M Green Abram Vetesburg S M Inman E P Howell H T Inman Joseph Hull Jas Swann C H Phinizy and A B Harrold.
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U. B. Harrold
The
Central Railroad
Harrold
Road
H. R. Johnson
Tak
Bavannah
Central Railroad & Banking Company
E.P. Alexander
Pat Calhoun
John C. Calhoun
J. K. Garnett
E. M., Green
Abram Vetesburg
8. M. Inman, E. P. Howell, H. T. Inman
Joseph Hull
Jas. Swann
C. H. Phinizy
A. B. Harrold
Mr. Harrold
Walter
Chisolm
Death of Mrs Callaway Blalock Casts Grief Across Americas
Saturday last Col L J Blalock was summoned to Birmingham by telegram to aid his ill sister Mrs Callaway. He returned with news of her death on Sunday after a period of blood poisoning. The loss is deeply mourned by many in Americas and the surrounding area as a noble Christian lady is remembered. Senator Hoar concedes the defeat of the fore hill Thierwell.
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Col
L. J. Blalock
Birmingham
Americus Construction Company Shows City Prosperity
Americus thrives as the Americus Construction Company, six months old, reports a $50 000 capital with $25 000 paid in. Officers reelected, a 5 percent semi annual dividend declared, and two new directors added to seven total. The piece highlights local pride and economic resilience amid tough times.
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Americus Enterprises
Americus Construction Company
W.A. Dodeon
J. D. Roney
Not Many Returns On Special Taxes Due
The Recoxper warned that special taxes were due that day and penalties range from 50 to 1000 dollars or six months imprisonment. Tax collector M Callaway said most barroom operators had registered but many others had not. The list of taxed items includes daguerreian artists photographers auctioneers billiard halls venders of patent medicines emigrant agents liquor dealers shows pistol vendors and more, with additions from the latest legislature such as cold storage long range firearms and packers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Callaway
Planters Bank of Ellaville Opens With Bright Prospects
The Planters' Bank of Ellaville begins operations Monday with a capital stock of 25000 dollars and strong local leadership. President is Mr. W. D. Murray and cashier Mr. J. E. Clark.
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Planters’ Bank
Planters’ Bank of
Ellaville
W.D. Murray
J. E. Clark
Advice to Mothers BoorTHine SYR for teething relief
An old advertisement urges mothers to use BoorTHine Syrup for teething distress. It promises soothing effect on gums, reduction of pain, relief from wind colic and discomfort, and claims a remedy for distress with a price of twenty five cents per bottle.
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Dr. Bull
Miss Pixley
Glover's Opera House
New York Herald
Red Mountain
Smith
Pocket
Bret Harte
Waycross
W. H. Whitehead
Newark
N. J
T. P. Corrie
P. P.P
Independents
J. B. Dunn
J. E. Sullivan
J. B. Parker
J. G. Shockley
Bunion
Abbott
Fort
Mish
Dead Beat
Nemels
Will
Eldridge Cutts
Edgar Hinton
Bank OF Americus
U.B. Harrold
Hoar
Thierwell
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