Pardon Seen Likely for Eldorado Murderess Jessie Morrison
Topeka Kansas December 21 A pardon from Governor Stubbs may come for Jessie Morrison the Eldorado murderess serving twenty five years Morrison has long attracted support from wealth and influence including Col Ben T Murdoch editor and brother of Congressman Victor Murdock who sought her release A petition by prominent citizens and pleas from trusted advisers increase pressure on the governor in what has become a noted Kansas murder case Morrison killed Clara Castle in a jealous struggle with Castle’s wife Olin Castle having married another woman Morrison claimed self defense after a prior conviction and appeals culminated in a twenty five year sentence confirmed by the supreme court
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Stubbs
Jessie Morrison
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Col
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Victor Murdock
Murdock
Miss Morrison
Kansas
Clara Castle
Olin Castle
Castle
Clara Wiley
Supreme Court
Christmas Holiday Excursion Rates Announced on Central of Georgia
Central of Georgia Railway sells Christmas excursion tickets from all points at reduced rates for December 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 31 1909 and January 1 1910 with a limit to depart by midnight January 6 1910. For full information contact Commercial Agent H R McLean at phone 640.
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Central of Georgi Railway
H. R. McLean
Legislature of 84 85 Convened Again in Atlanta
The extraordinary session of the general assembly of 1884-85 will convene in the state capitol tomorrow at 10 a.m. The reunion, unique in history, gathers surviving members to organize, elect officers, and lay out a program ending with a banquet at 8 p.m. at the Kimball House.
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Avlanta
General Assembly
House
Senate
State Capitol
R. B. Russell
State Court of Appeals
Lavender
R. Ray
J. W. Lindsay
Kimball House
H. H. Cabaniss
House of Representatives
Mark A. Hardin
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Rich Men's Gifts Are Great Yet Poorer For Women
Mrs O Rhinevault of Vestal Center N Y praises Electric Ea yers as a miraculous tonic for women. She claims it lifts spirits, restores vigor, and cures nervousness sleeplessness headaches backaches and fainting spells. Available 50c from W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons.
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Eayers
O. Rhinevault
Vestal Center
W. J. Smith & Bro
H R Palmer & Sons
Governor Brown Pardons Dutchman in Georgia
Atlanta December 21 an official order in the executive office grants John C. Witzell a pardon from further service in the penitentiary. Witzell, from Gilmer County, was confined for four years for larceny and has served two and a half years. The case arose from a $50 debt, a failed repayment, and a coerced horse theft that led to further loss. The pardon notes the curious sequence of misfortune and the influence of bad friendship.
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Atlanta
John C. Witzell
Gilmer County
Witzell
Night Watchman Overcomes Severe Cold with Discovery
W. J. Atkins, night watchman at Banner Springs Tennessee, suffered a lung wrenching cold after exposure. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with his recovery after one bottle and returned to work. It treats severe cold coughs sore throats and lung issues, priced 50c and 1.00, trial bottle free.
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W. J. Atkins
Banner Springs
Tenn
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
R. Palmer & Sons
Judge Appointed Over Strong Protest In Atlanta
Atlanta observers discussed a city court judgeship decision amid protests claiming the appointee drinks smokes chews and swears. Proponents argued the rival had prior judging experience and temperance, while the outcome favored the other candidate after considering all qualifications. In Boston a separate item notes a world pool championship match between Thomas Hueston and Benjamin Allen spanning three nights. The report also cites a medical tip about a lingering influenza cough and a local note on Chamberlains Cough Remedy.
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Boston
Mass
America
Thomas Hueston
St. Louis
Benjamin Allen
Kansas City
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