Self-Sustaining Athens Police Record Annum
Athens police department closes the year with fines exceeding ten thousand dollars and total nearly eleven thousand, while two hundred state arrests yield over six thousand in fines. Five-sixths of that amount benefits Athens and county, with officers receiving the rest. The department becomes self-sustaining, a remarkable achievement praised by Mayor Dorsey and the police court leadership.
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Police Department of
Athens
Athena
Two Georgia college teams to clash in Friday basketball game
A Friday night basketball game at the Y M C A gym will feature two fast teams from the University of Georgia association. The Xmas Days squad includes W. T. Forbes and D. Parrish as guards, with Edwards at center and H. Baugh and W. Brown at forwards. The New Yeara team lists Finch and J. B. Weir as guards, with A. Woods at center and W. Griffith and T. Forbes at forwards. Admission is one f for adults, free for ladies, game starts at 8:20 p m.
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Association
University of Georgia
W. T. Forbes
D. Parrish
Edwards
H. Baugh
W. Brown
Finch
J. B. Weir
A. Woods
W. Griffith
T. Forbes
Ife
Clarke County Pensioners to be Paid January 23
Clarke county pensioners will receive payment on January 23 after officials complete necessary state forms. Judge Wingfield urges each recipient to file promptly after January 1. books close January 19. Several have already visited, but paperwork cannot proceed until the new year.
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Clarke County
Wingfield
Court House
Clarke County Penstoners
Lively Christmas Marriage at the Ordinary Wingfield
Yesterday R. C. Barber married Miss Martha Nelms by Ordinary Wingfield. The couple are well known in the city and county. The ordinary issued several licenses including John Melton and Misa Wardlaw, Guy R Strickland and Clara Estelle Oldham, and Walter Aaron and Baker.
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R. C. Barber
Martha Nelms
Wingfield
John Melton
Misa “M. P. Wardlaw
Guy Robert Strickland
Clara Estelle Oldham
Walter Aaron
Baker
Senator A. O. Bacon to Be Appointed
Due to a shift in assembly timing, Hon. A. O. Bacon’s U S Senate term ends March 4 next year, before the legislature convenes. Governor Terrell will appoint him ad interim for March to June, after which the legislature will confirm him as the full successor.
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A. 0
Bacon
General Assembly
A. O. Bacon
United States
Terrell
Georgia
Devoe Paints Allegedly Overpriced in Texas Homes
A letter to J D Bellamy from Athens Ga recounts experiences across the country with painting jobs in Lufkin Texas. It claims J M Torrence painted two houses with Devoe paint and another brand at the same price, noting one paint was weaker and required more gallons. The writer asserts the receiver can learn what he paid for and mentions Talmage Hardware Co. selling Devoe products.
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Athens
J. D. Fairchild
Lufkin
Texas
J. M. Torrence
Devoe
Lucas Hill site may be selected for new agricultural hall
Trustees weighed sites for a new agricultural hall. Compton hill could not be secured, making Lucas hill the likely choice near the main college buildings. The site is valued for proximity to university facilities and student convenience, though Compton hill was initially preferred.
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Lucas Hill
F. W.lucas
Compton Hill
Conner Hill
Livingston bill would fund Alabama agricultural schools
State Superintendent H C Gunnells backs Congressman Livingston of Georgia for a federal grant of 10000 dollars yearly to Alabama agricultural schools. If enacted, each district school could receive about 14000 dollars, boosting farm training, experiments, and work programs statewide.
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Alabama
Livingston
Gunnella
Farlows
Jackson
Abbeville
Sylacauga
Wetumpka
Hamilton
Albertville
Athens
Blountavinie
City Caucus Tonight Sets Stage for 1907 Appointments
The mayor and council convene this evening to fill city offices and set salaries for the coming year. The regular 1907 meeting is scheduled for January 19, when officers and department members will be elected and salaries fixed.
Judge Fines Aged Man For Liquor Sale In Town
Mayor Dorsey showed leniency toward Samson Edwards an elderly Black man arrested for selling liquor. Edwards pleaded guilty and, noting his past good conduct, received the lightest permissible fine of fifty dollars which he paid.
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Dorsey
Samson Edwards
Darkey
Samson
Fireman Killed In Newport News Shipyard Blaze
A massive frame and sheet metal shop at Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Co. burned today. The Old Dominion liner Jefferson and adjacent facilities were heavily damaged, with losses estimated around 200000 and insurance coverage planned. Fireman Eddie Eddins died after being struck by a falling pole and severed by a live wire. other workers faced substantial losses, though some insurance gaps loom.
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Newport News
Ufts
Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company
Uner Jefferson
Eddie Eddins
Post
Death of Mrs Wansley in Winterville
Mrs Theresa Wansley of Winterville dies after brief illness at about seventy. She was a Methodist member with many friends who mourn her. Funeral held this morning in Winterville highlighting the agricultural feature of the event.
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Theresa Wansley
Winterville
Negro man fined for Christmas Day outburst on Broad Street
Zealy West, described as a negro man, cursed white people loudly on Broad Street Christmas Day. Citizens feared a race riot until officers intervened and arrested him. Mayor Dorsey imposed a fine of two hundred dollars or six months on the street force.
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Zealy West
Broad Street
Dorsey
Atx
Zealy
Pistol Incident on Broad Street Leads to Fines
A pistol wielding man named Arthur Landrum was arrested on Broad Street at Christmas by Officer Emerick. Landrum surrendered after the officer demonstrated restraint. Mayor Dorsey fined Landrum twenty dollars for disorderly conduct and obtained a warrant for carrying concealed weapons, to be tried in a higher court.
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Arthur Landrum
Broad Street
Emerick
Dorsey
Man Ran From House On Christmas Night Incident
Bailey Pope visited Mark Johnson in Johnson's home on Christmas night and began throwing chairs bottles rocks and other items. Johnson fled for safety as the mayor discharged Pope with a $6.25 fine and a lecture.
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Bailey Pope
Cdl
Mark Johnson
Col
Mark
Bailey
Christmas Tree Delight At Baldwin Sunday School
Last night the Baldwin Sunday school children enjoyed a Christmas tree arranged by kind hearts. Superintendent Ed Stone and the corps of teachers glowed with joy at the happy scene. Florida Arnoldette from Florida, ney.
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Baldwin Sunday School
Ed. P. Stone
Corpa
Sofars
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Balm touted by Bold by Palmer & Sons
A fragment notes a remedy from Bold by Palmer & Sons druggists. It claims cure after doctors failed and mentions others with good results. The text also references War chapped hands and a product labeled DeWitt's Witch Hazel Balm.
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Siggs
Palmer & Sons
Street
DeWitt
Hasel
Mayor Court Sets New Records for Fines and Drunks
In Atlanta a train mishap injures Mifs W Auld of Elberton after Mrs Auld falls between cars near Madison. Mrs Auld, exposed and in danger of death, is hospitalized in Atlanta. Mayor Dorsey orders police to curb drinking, leading to a flood of arrests and fines totaling $501 across 43 cases.
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Atlanta
Madison
N. C
Mif Sed W. Auld
Elberton
Presbyterian Hospital
cAlindtely
8. C
Auld
Dorsey
St Johns Night Celebration By Masoale Fraternity
The Masoale fraternity of Athens will celebrate St John s Night this evening at eight o clock at the hall on Clayton street. The installation of officers for the ensuing year will be a main feature of the evening. Refreshments will be served. All Masons in the city in good standing are urged to attend.
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Masoale Fraternity of
Athens
Clayton Street
Throwing Rock Hits Boy as Man Struggles Money Fight
A man, described as a negro, threw a rock during a money dispute and struck a boy named Waller on the ear, causing a bad injury. The incident details are limited, with the report noting the aggressor was too free with the money. Further specifics are not provided in the readable text.
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Upson Goaleby
Waa
Waller
Worded Public Health Warning on Fireworks
A notice urges residents near Washington and Pulaski Streets to stop fireworks due to a neighbor Miss Myra Cone’s illness. The discharge of fireworks is said to delay her recovery, and the warning asks the public to cease celebrations in that area as part of Christmas enjoyment. The advertisement promotes Kodol from E C DeWitt Co Chicago as a stomach digestant claiming compliance with the Pure Food and Drug Law.
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Myra Cone
Washington and
Pulaski Streets
E. C. DeWitt Co
Chicago
Orr Drag Lo
Fraternity Holds Centennial Convention in Atlanta
A. E. Sigma Alpha Epsilon convened in Atlanta at Piedmont Hall with about 150 members. George Parrison of Opelika opened the session as a charter member of the third chapter. John Rudolph, the last surviving founder, is highlighted for his wartime service. Proceedings run 9 am to 2 pm daily through Saturday with executive meetings addressing key matters.
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Gate City
Atlanta
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Piedmont
George Parrison
Opelika
Als
Old Georgia Military Academy
Marletta
Ano Fie
Bnalnese
Ing
John Rudolph
Pleasant Hill
Ala
DeVotte
FATAL DUEL WITH PITCHFORKS REPORTED IN NEW YORK
In a basement duel at the Riding Club in New York, Thomas Coppelly and James Cassidy fought with pitchforks over Christmas money. Connally was mortally wounded, blinded and mutilated, and taken to Flower Hospital in a dying condition while Cassidy was jailed.
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New York
Riding Club
United
Thomas Coppelly
James Cassidy
Connally
Connelly
Flower Hospital
Cansidy
Italians Murdered in New Orleans Tenement Fire
Six Italians were found murdered in a Dumaine Street tenement. Some victims were burned to death, with Mafia involvement suggested after years of secret activity in New Orleans. The case sparked renewed foreign-population tensions and recalls earlier mob violence.
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New Orleans
Dumaine Street
Fem
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