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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1910
Page
7
The commitment trial of Ben Burton faced continued delay as a separate liquor charge issued shortly after opening statements. Witness accounts claim Burton, under liquor, served drinks to several men, demanded payment, brandished a concealed pistol, extorted money, and fired during the incident, potentially opening more charges.
Homer Favors a colored youth, released six weeks ago after a county gang sentence for larceny from the house, was found guilty again in Judge West's court on two counts. He is sentenced to six months, with another six months to follow for the second sentence. Altogether about thirty months in three years for larceny from the house, with a possible $125 fine on each case. The charges stem from stealing a full outfit of gent's furnishings from Belmont boarding house on March 15 and 28, including suit, coat, shirts, undergarments, hose, and other items, concealed under an umbrella.
The dog tax debate looms in Georgia politics as Comptroller General Wright warns candidates to take a stand on the $1 per dog levy enacted last session. Madison county tax collector John F. Brown seeks guidance on collecting and listing dogs in the digest, while authorities outline penalties including seizure, sale, and possible execution if unpaid.
Yesterday the University of Georgia basketball team elected captain for 1911. Tillon H. Forbes of Atlanta was chosen to head the Red and Black five, having played forward this season and starred in the Auburn and Athletic Club games. He is a junior and has played on the team for two years. Returning with Forbes are Gol den, Peacock, Fort, Carter and Reid, making the 1911 squad expected to be among the best yet. The 1910 team members listed include Peacock, Forbes, Carter, Hodgson, Griffith, Fort, Reid and Golden.
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