Confesses to shoplifting by two Atlanta women
The two white women arrested on shoplifting charges in Atlanta have identified themselves as Edith Riggs and Elie Rivers of Charleston. Riggs, the younger, made a full confession admitting stolen goods in her trunk came from Atlanta firms. Authorities expect a preliminary trial today as detectives piece together the case amid ongoing investigations. Grand jury returns true bills against two Atlanta ticket brokers for receiving stolen goods linked to scalping schemes.
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Tillman for Congress in South Carolina race
Ex lieutenant governor James H. Tillman announces bid for Congress in Augusta interview, seeking seat vacated by the death of Col. G. W. Croft. Earlier, Tillman was acquitted of murder in the Gonzales case and Croft had been his former law partner and leading counsel.
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Convict Lessee Sought for Missing Prisoners in Atlanta
Police in Atlanta seek E. D. Henson, convicts lessee for Decatur county, after two prisoners he leased were left at the police barracks nearly a week ago and he has not returned to reclaim them. The force urges identification and return of the men.
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