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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1909

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Captain Henry Wn. Thomas suspended from force

Captain Henry Wn. Thomas, acting chief during the day in Chief McKie’s illness, was suspended for thirty days by the police committee after an inquiry into charges by the mayor. The dispute centered on who acted as chief. City Marshal Brooks' oath as acting chief was challenged, and the council voted to place Captain R. A. Sage in day duties while Emerick remains night acting chief.

H. N. Thomas McKie Police Thomas Brooks Wet H. J. Rowe Police Committee Marshal Brooks Dorsey Geute Capt. Thomas West Loyd Brooks Capt. Sage Burpee Felton Estes J. H. Dorsey T. W. Reed Captain Thomas Mr. Reed Mr. Brooks R. A Saye Emerick

Convicted swindler Moore sentenced in Macon trial

T G Moore was tried yesterday before Judge Cobb in Macon on charges of cheating and swindling. He pled guilty after conclusive evidence and received twelve months on the gang or pay a hundred dollar fine and costs. Moore, a traveling representative for a rope firm, targeted many Georgia and Alabama businesses and will likely be sent to the gang due to inability to pay.

T. G. Moore Macon Cobb Moore Georgia Alabama

Pardons In Georgia Granted and Pending March List

Atlanta March 18 More pardons commutations and paroles have been granted in Georgia with many more incoming. Applications filed since March 1 include Prince McClin Hancock murder life. Oscar Algreen Fulton burglary six years. Marion Morris Fulton selling liquor 12 months. John McDougal Lowndes murder life. John Harper Murray murder life. James W Cantrell Murray voluntary manslaughter 6 years.

Auanta John Harper Murray James W. Cantrell Daniel Hickox Charlton Ben Lewis Decatur the Wood Dade George Cook Sumter Almer Williams Emmanuel Cook Drake Oglethorpe E. B. Almond Muscogee Frank Meyers Fulton Will Kirkwood William Ford Chatham Tom Davis Heard Webster Harvey

No Verdict In Cooper Case As Midnight Passes

Nashville March 19 special. The jury in the Cooper case was still out at midnight with no sign of agreement. Mistrial chances rise as hours pass and no jurors reveal their views or division.

Cooper Nashville

Cooking School Begins Again at YWCA on Clayton

The cooking school resumes Saturday at 10:30 AM in the YWCA rest rooms on Clayton street. Demonstrations cover meat croquettes and oysters. Attendees gain valuable instruction and are urged to join if they have not yet attended.

Clayton Street

Market Ad Promotes Fresh Produce and Telegram Rates

Real Fancy ripe tomatoes 65c a gal basket 30 to 40c a dozen Florida beets celery lettuce at Fears & Son. The telegram rate for an equal number of words would be high enough to make a bell phone talk seem cheap. Call Long Distance.

Florida Fears & Son Bell

Georgia Baseball Prepares For New York Americans Tilt

The Georgia team plans for a debut against the New York Americans at Herty Field tomorrow afternoon at 3 30. No position calls have been announced yet but coach and players anticipate a strong showing and a close score. Tickets are fifty cents at Costa's Thornton's and the Harawa.

Georgia Herty Field New York Americans Athens Costa's Thornton's Harawa

Union Encampment Founded By Madison County Group

Encampment formed Wednesday night at Pocataligo Madison county led by Division Deputy Grand Patriarch Rob Sil Bramlett and Past Chief Patriarch C C Commerce. The Union Encampment begins with 42 charter members and is praised as highly enthusiastic in the state.

Pocataligo Madison County Odd Fellows Rob Sil. Bramlett C. C. Commerce Union

Petition Filed In Bankruptcy In Greensboro

A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in the federal court by A. S. and D. E. Moore of Greensboro. Liabilities are listed at 454.93 with assets of four hundred dollars. Attorneys Brown & Shipp and Jos P. Brown represented the petitioners. case assigned to Referee F. L. Upson for further adjustment.

Cornett A. S D. E. Moore Greensboro Brown & Shipp Jos. P. Brown F. L. Upson

Murphy Candler Clear for Railroad Commissioner Seat

Judge Hart issues unofficial statement upholding Murphy Candler's eligibility for the railroad commissioner post named by Governor Smith. He cites constitutional provisions about terms and qualification while noting he speaks only as a lawyer, not an official opinion.

A. H. Ulm Atlanta John C. Hart C. Murphy Candler Smith Walter Brown Candler Hart Brown General Assembly Senate DeKalb County George Hillyer Commission

Choir Practice and Evening Service Schedule

Troy Beatty Rector announces church activities this morning with choir practice at 7:30 and evening prayer with sermon at 8:30. Prompts punctual attendance for parishioners.

Troy Beatty

Jail terms and charges listed for multiple offenders

The document lists individuals by name and place with varied offenses including burglary lqr contempt of court carrying concealed weapons selling liquor assault with intent to murder stealing ride and related penalties ranging from 4 months to 8 years. It notes these applications will be considered at the next meeting of the commission.

Henry King Rockdale Ferdinand Horstman Fulton Lqr Ceny Garfield Jefferson Laurens Tobe Lovett Coweta William Richardson Floyd John LaFerrie Jenkins Henry Bowen William Blalock Joe Wilson Ride

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