Woman in Case Was Defended by Her Brother
Jack Witcher killed Jim Brown at the Witcher family home in Sandy Creek district. The shooting occurred around 2 o clock as Brown threatened the Witcher sister and attempted to abduct her. An inquest exonerated Witcher, deeming the killing justifiable. he surrendered to Sheriff Jackson and was freed.
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Jack Witcher
Jim Brown
Witcher
Sandy Creek
Ed Lampkin
Jackson
Weatherty
Dr. Lampkin
Brown
Gertrude Witcher
Mr. Williams
Notice ladies offer hairdressing at 25 cents
Advertises hairdressing, massage, manicure, shampoo and braiding services at 25 cents each with other services priced up to 50 cents to 1.00. Claims up to date work and invites a trial at 602 Holman Building. Chiropody has no set price.
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Holman Building
Trust Legislation Moves Forward in Senate
The Senate committee of interstate commerce signaled that trust legislation will be taken up in the Senate independently of House actions after a meeting. The measure has been under review by committees in both chambers of Congress.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Committee of Interstate Commerce
Congress
Senate
House
Our Mutual Girl at the Elite Today
The sixth reel of this wonderful series shown for theatergoers promises a big treat with the audience invited to enjoy the installment at the Elite venue.
Talking Pictures at the Crystal Tomorrow
Daily talking pictures start tomorrow at the Crystal Theater. The ad touts them as among the greatest things in the world and warns about cost. Also promotes Better Butter and lists Arnold and Abney as agents for Stealshipt Oysters.
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Adv
Trade Day Boost Promises Two Dollar Inscription Prize
The Athens Trade Association advertising committee offers a two dollar prize for the best inscription to boost Athens and Trade Day. Ten thousand tags will carry the message, with entries due before 6 pm Saturday. The drive includes large posters, bill posters, and free excursions as the city gears up for April 7 and 9. New charter members were added, completing the fifty member roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hee OH
Advertising and Transportation Committee
Athens + Trade Association
Athens
Eerste Oe
Sikes
Sanges
Lula
Union Point
Association
Abe Joel & Sons
Citizens Pharmacy
Talmage Hardware Co
Max Joseph Mercantile Co
B. Dunaway
H. T. Huggins & Son
Bludwine Co
Arnold & Abney
Fred J. Ball
Phillip Ableman
Fighting at Gomez Palacio continues in Chihuahua report
An official dispatch from Chihuahua says fierce fighting persists at Gomez Palacio with rebels claiming control of the stone railroad round house and about 700 Federal deaths reported. at least 80 rebels wounded. Jaurez reports Villa victory rumors and Torreon advances amid mixed messages.
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Associated Press
Chihuahua
Gomez Palacio
Stone Railroad Round House
Jaurez
Villa
Gomes Palacio
Benavides
Torreon
Chao
Many Suits Filed in Federal Court Last Return Day
Yesterday was the last return day for the federal court of the eastern division of the northern district of Georgia Judge Newman presiding Deputy Clerk W G Cornett was busy as attorneys filed six civil suits by H A Ferris trustee in bankruptcy for Carr Boyd Co Maysville The defendants include L B Prickett J H Randolph J L Culpepper J L Chambers John J Chambers Emory Chambers with amounts ranging from 43 to 1106 dollars The suits allege preferences extended within four months before the 1912 bankruptcy The filing firms were Cobb Erwin Holden Shackelford and Slaton Phillips H M Riley trustee for R E Fullilove filed two suits against Clara F Fullilove and Lenoire T Hussey The judges expect fewer criminal cases this term with moonshine cases and a mail fraudish case among the docket
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Federal Court of
Northern District of Georgia
Newman
W. G. Cornett
H. A. Ferris
Carr, Boyd & Co
Maysville
North Georgia
L. B. Prickett
J. H. Randolph
J. L. Culpepper
J. L. Chambers
John J
Chambers
Emory Chambers
Ings
Cobb & Erwin
Holden & Shackelford
Slaton & Phillips
H. M. Riley
R. E. Fullilove
Clara F. Fulilove
Oconee County
Lenoire T Hussey
Ulster Orange Plot Revealed Says Redmond
John Redmond declares the Ulster Orange plot fully revealed and accuses Sir Edward Carson and his army of lacking any intention to fight. The remarks were made today in London via the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
London
Ulster Orange
John Redmond
Irish Nationalist Party
Edward Carson
Judge Speer Says He Might Retire If Charges Withdrawn
Federal Judge Emory Speer indicated he would not be unwilling to retire if the House judiciary committee withdrew charges against him. The Webb subcommittee, which recently conducted an investigation in Macon and Savannah, reportedly will disregard his statement. The remark followed an inquiry by Representative Adamson of Georgia.
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Associated Press
Washington
Emory Speer
House Judiciary Committee
Webb
Macon
Savannah
Speer
Adamson
Georgia
Martial Law Declared in Depew Strike Zone
Depew New York was placed under martial law amid rumors of foreign organizations shipping arms to strikers. The step followed two months of strikes at the Gould couple works and a quiet day prior to the proclamation.
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Associated Press
Depew
N. Y
Gould Couple Works
Eastern rate decision not till May
The Interstate Commerce Commission said additional testimony in the Eastern advance rate case could occur as late as April 22, making a final decision unlikely before May and probably not until late June.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Professor R. E. Childs Rebounds After Valdosta Motorcycle Crash
After a serious accident in Valdosta involving a street car collision with his motorcycle, Professor R. E. Childs is home and recovering. He was traveling for soil survey extension work and sustained a painful ankle injury. Professor Whatley also sustained minor injuries.
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R. E. Childs
Valdosta
Soil Survey
Whatley
Parcel Post Rates Change for Seeds and Plants
Postmaster General Burleson announces new fourth class parcel post rates for seeds cuttings bulbs roots scions and plants effective March 9 1914. One cent per ounce or fraction applies to parcels under four ounces with higher pound rates for larger weights and applies whether for planting or other purposes.
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A. S. Burleson
Appearance of a fight plan with London drawing rooms
The snippet discusses a strategy to feign resistance and suggests society influences would sway British officers. It questions whether democratic government will be browbeaten and dictated to by London drawing rooms, followed by an ad for Extra Quality Figs and a Fresh shipment from Arnold and Abney.
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London
Arnold & Abney
Delegation Heads to Augusta for National Highway Scout Meet
A large Athens delegation, led by A C Erwin and L C Smith, leaves for Augusta to join a government coordinated scouting party to blaze a Washington to Atlanta highway via Athens. The Athens group plans a welcome lunch at the Georgian hotel and expects broader regional cooperation for ongoing maintenance and patrol along the route.
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Augusta
Washington, D. C
Atlanta
Athens
A. C. Erwin
Chamber of Commerce
L. C. Smith
M. J. Abney
Messrs
H. P. Hinton
Prof. Slack
W. G. Griffeth
B. S. Dobbs
L. B. Flatow
Jake Bernstein
B. T. Eppes
Washington
P. St. J. Wilson
United States Office of Public Roads
Leonard Tufts
American Highway Association
Geo. P. Coleman
Virginia
Joseph Hyde
R Pratt
North Carolina
Preston Belvin
State Automobile Association of Virginia
Col
Bernham Cameron
Stagville
George C. Scales
W. L. Spoon
D. H. Winslow
Georgian Hotel
W. F. Dorsey
H. J. Rowe
J. W. Barnett
D. C. Barrow
A. M. Soule
J. M Pound
J. J
Hostile Criticism of the Throne Shocks Parliament
London March 24 Parliament faced an unprecedented onslaught of hostile remarks about the throne during the army appropriation debate. John Ward Laborite demanded laws be made without royal or army interference, while Labor and Liberal members denounced government action on Ulster. Government to release communications with General Fage and other officers, as Labor leaders vow revolt against Premier Asquith.
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Associated Press
London
John Ward
Edwar Carson
Ulster Volunteers
Gough
Third Cavalry Brigade
Ireland
Curragh
War Office
Fage
Ulster
Asquith
Tom Mann
Stubborn fight for repeal act spurs hurried House action
Washington March 24 Determined to begin the fight for repeal of the free tolls clause in the Panama canal act administration forces kept the House in session late. The rivers and harbors appropriation bill was moved to be disposed of in an hour with a plan to take it up again Thursday morning. Debate on the rivers and harbors bill dragged at six. Representative Moore charged higher forces pushing the repeal to clear the way for another measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
Mann
Moore
Pennsylvania
Mme Caillaux Testifies on Day of Figaro Editor Killing
Mme Caillaux told the investigating magistrate her movements on the day she shot M Calmette editor of Le Figaro. She testified she was advised by an attorney that she could not proceed further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Cailleux
Figaro
Associated Press
Paris
Mme. Caillaux
M. Calmette
the Figaro
Calmette
Caillaux
Mme
Roosevelt party safety relief sent by new advices
Anxiety over the Roosevelt exploring party in Brazil eased as Andrew Fiala sent fresh advices clarifying that provisions and boats were lost in Brazil. Colonel Roosevelt was not with the party at the time of the mishap.
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Roosevelt Exploring Party
Brazil
Associated Press
New York
Roosevelt
Andrew Fiala
Deadwyler and Moore Swap Businesses
Messrs A V Deadwyler and W R Moore swap enterprises. Moore takes the livery stable business of Deadwyler and will assume management Monday morning. Deadwyler buys Moore’s cash grocery on Lumpkin street and plans to open it soon for trade.
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A. V. Deadwyler
W. R. Moore
Mr. Moore
Mr. Deadwyler
Lumpkin Street
C. T. Ames Plans Lectures in Georgia Series
C. T. Ames of St Paul Minn, noted lecturer on Brief Making and Finding the Law, visited University of Georgia officials including the chancellor and law dean to discuss launching a lecture series at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Ames
St. Paul, Minn
University of Georgia
Soule to Speak at Griffin Agricultural Gatherings
Dr. A. M. Soule, president of the State College of Agriculture, will address a significant agricultural gathering near Griffin. The program includes speakers such as the state agricultural commissioner Hon. Jas. D. Prices and Dr. R. J. H. DeLonch among others.
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A. M. Soule
State College of Agriculture
Griffin
Dr. Soule
Jas. D. Prices
R. J. H. DeLonch
Winterville man C W Harris dies after short illness
Winterville Georgia March 24 Mr C W Harris son of the late Rev and Mrs T A Harris died at his home after a brief illness from pneumonia He was 44 and unmarried with sisters Miss Sarah Harris Mrs J H Stone Mrs Thomas Wray and a brother T C Harris Funeral will be held at the Methodist church Thursday.
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Winterville
C. W. Harris
T. A. Harris
Neumonia
Harris
Methodist Church
Woodmen of the World
Sarah Harris
J. H. Stone
Athens
Thomas Wray
Wayswood
L. Harris
Cummins
T. C. Harris
Methodist
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