Tragedy Cast Pall Over Frankfort After Three Die
In Frankfort on January 15 the pall of Tuesday's tragedy weighs on residents. Victims Ethelbert Scott Luther W Demaree and Charles Julian died from shots fired by former congressman David C Colson. Colson jailed Capt B B Golden improving and doubt remains politics were not involved. Coroner's jury rules deaths caused by Colson's pistol fire.
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Frankfort
Ethelbert Scott
Luther W. Demaree
David C. Colson
Lexington
Shelbyville
Charles Julian
Scott
B. B. Golden
Colson
Yolden
Demaree
Celson
Julian
David G. Colson
Anticipated Fatal Encounter Ends with Death of Lt Scott
The long feud between Col Colson and Lt Scott culminated in a fatal Tuesday death in Frankfort. The dispute traced to a 11 month old Camp Shipp incident in which Colson, then a colonel, fought Scott at Percy Olmstead's restaurant. Colson was arrested on murder charges following the climactic events.
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Percy Olmstead
Gilmore’s
Col. Colson
Scott
Colson
Annistonians
Frankfort
Camp Shipp
Fourth
Kentucky Regiment
Olmstead
Lieut
Col. Colsou
Governor Johnston Supporters Up in Arms Over Bowie Move
A Montgomery dispatch reports Johnston supporters enraged at Senator Morgan’s campaign team for detailing Hon. Sydney J. Bowie of Calhoun to shadow Governor Johnn Clark County this week.
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Montgomery
Atlanta Constitution
Johnston
Senate
Morgan
Sydney J. Bowie
Calhoun
Johnnn Clark
Governor Johnston's Appointments Spark Division Over Speaking Time
The governor announced speaking hours at Thomas Ville Boshi Campbell Coffeeville Falupa and Jackson. The Morgan committee later echoed identical hours dates and places for Mr Bowie. Supporters urge Johnston to meet Morgan and divide time, but he refuses to split with supporters. He left for Clark county to fill his appearances.
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Thomas
Ville
Boshi
Campbell
Coffeeville
Falupa
Jackson
Morgan
Bowie
Johnston
Senator Morgan
Clark County
Young farmer Marshall Boyle held in McClure murder case
Florence January 18. A jury of inquest charges Marshall Boyle, a young farmer, with the assassination of Judge W. B. McClure on January 9. The verdict cites circums tancial evidence linking Boyle to the crime and notes a motive from prior money disputes. A preliminary hearing is expected before Judge E. B. Almon.
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Florence
W. B. McClure
Marshall Boyle
City of
Market Street
Military Road
Boyle
McClure
C. W. Lamay
Mack Smith
E. B. Almon
A. J. Frantz
Teachers Chosen Able Corps of Instructors Selected
A new school announces its Able Corps of instructors with appointments for the upcoming term. The selection emphasizes qualified teachers and diverse expertise to support student learning and school programs.
New Public School Seeks Quality Staff at Boys High Site
A committee selected a principal and four teachers for the upcoming public school opening next Monday in the Boys High School building. Prof. KE. M. Murphy will lead, with Miss FE. H. Bailey Miss Ida V. Morss and Miss Lois Johnson as instructors. The board aims to place the city’s schools among the nation’s best as the study program is outlined for announcement tomorrow.
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KE. M. Murphy
Lafayette
FE. H. Bailey
Ida V. Morss
Nashville
Lois Johnson
Peabody Normal School
Board of Education
Miller Delivers Notable Speech in Anniston Court
The orator Miller gave an argumentative address praised for talent and legal knowledge. His speech impressed the jury and audience, defining one of Anniston’s finest courtroom orations. He leaves tonight for home amid high esteem from locals.
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Miller
Anniston Court Room
Beaty will case verdict favors Hobson of Memphis
The jury found for plaintiff J B Hobson in the Beaty will dispute heard at the county courthouse. The 1803 will named Laura Bruce and the plantation with the balance to Hobson and W A Beaty, while the 1899 will split the estate to Hobson and the negro boy Robert Bruce.
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Beaty
J. B. Hobson
Memphis
Tenn
Major Beaty
Anegro
Laura Bruce
Alexandria Valley
W. A. Beaty
Robert Bruce
J. 3 B. Hobson
Fred and
Ross Blackmon
A. N. McLeod
W. D. Miller
Sardis
Miss
DG. Brothers
James H. Sauvage
Maj. Beaty
Masterly Defense Argument by W D Miller in Beaty Will Case
W D Miller of Sardis Mississippi, one of the plaintiff's attorneys, opened the defense with a masterly two day argument before the jury. He delivered a stirring speech, shaping the defense theme and presenting points aimed at exonerating the defendant.
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W.D. Miller
Sardis, Miss
Beaty Will
Court House
Local Notables Travel and Stay in City Hotels
Mr. A. G. Donahoo returned from Atlanta last night. Mr. Joseph B. Johnson a popular knight of the grip is registered at the Hotel Calhoun. Col. E. G. Caldwell of Jacksonville is in the city. Mr. J. J. Willett went to Atlanta this morning.
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A. G. Donahoo
Atlanta
Joseph B. Johnson
Calhoun
Col. E. G. Caldwell
Jacksonville
J. J. Willett
Democratic Party Adopts County Primary Plan
The county executive committee met behind closed doors and voted to hold a county primary on the first Tuesday of next March to select nominees for all county offices. A second primary would occur on March 22 if no candidate wins a majority. A county convention is set for April 18 to choose legislators and delegates.
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Democratic Party
Beating meetings set to select delegates for county convention
The county schedules beat meetings to elect delegates to the county convention on the 14th of April. Delegates from each beat will convene to choose representatives for the upcoming county convention.
Calhoun County Executive Committee Holds Session
The Calhoun county executive committee met at 12 30 in the city court room. Chairman H P Thomason led roll call revealing several resignations and the election of replacements G W Burdette J W McElreath J F M Davis to fill vacancies. The revised roll listed twenty plus members present. Continued to fourth page.
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Calhoun County
P. Thomason
Tunstall
N. HU. Reid
Ragsdale
G. W. Burdette
Burdette
Lb. G. Caldwell
T. HH. Martin
D. F. Weaver
Allen Ray
L. J. Morris
J. F P. Sheppard
J. N. Hood
W. F. Arnett
J. F. M. Davis
J. W. McElreath
H. H. Constantine
W. Duke
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