Ferryman Murder Case Ends with Arrests of Father and Son
In Anderson South Carolina on May 12 authorities jailed Joe Jordan and his fourteen year old son after the killing of Will Pierce the Savannah River ferryman. Pierce was found dead near Brown's Ferry with his head crushed. Tracks from Jordan home to the scene linked the suspects as officials pursue details. The murder occurred on a farm between Anderson and Hartwell Georgia.
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Judge Cobb Opens One Day Superior Court Session
Judge Andrew J. Cobb will open a one day superior court session tomorrow at the usual morning hour to hear motions. After Monday’s motion court, the court adjourns until commencement week when Cobb presides again to admit University Law School graduates to practice in state courts while Judge Newnan holds a federal court session for the same purpose and other business.
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Baseball Results From Various Leagues and Games
American results: Chicago 2 New York 1. Detroit 0 Boston 3. St. Louis 4 Philadelphia 0. Cleveland 1 Washington 4. National: Brooklyn 0 Chicago 1. Southern: Atlanta 0 Memphis 1. Birmingham 3 Little Rock 5. Mobile 3 Chattanooga 7. New Orleans 2 Nashville 1. New Orleans 5 Nashville 1. Sally: Columbia 8 Jacksonville 7. Macon 4 Augusta 3. Charleston 6 Columbus 2. Radium emanation notes discuss containment and shielding issues with lead and steel.
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You Mustn’t Ask Women Their Ages Jokingly
A mother humorously warns her son not to inquire about guests ages. He then points to a young woman and asks if he may, noting she "don’t look like a lady" to justify the question. The scene captures a child’s blunt observation and adult jokes about aging and propriety.
Troop Train Move Reported To Fort McPherson
An official of the Seaboard Air Line Railway indicates a special solid train carried 100 soldiers to Athens early today and then on to Atlanta for concentration camps at Fort McPherson. Authorities estimate 40,000 troops will soon be in camp in Atlanta.
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State Defense Council Meets in Georgia
Governor Harriss calls a meeting of the State Council for Defense in Atlanta on Tuesday at 11 AM. The session will review findings from Washington, press for greater state federal cooperation, food supply progress, Georgia’s military situation, and farm labor participation.
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Social Roundup From Atlanta To Macon
Mr A A Johnson, secretary of the Retail Credit Association, spent yesterday in Atlanta. Miss Katie Belle Miller, who has been ill for two weeks, is able to be out again. Mrs R E Smith and her pretty daughter are spending several weeks in Macon with relatives. Miss Mary Bella is critically ill at the home of her niece Mrs R J Hancock. Mrs Frank Thornton Mrs Ben Thornton and Mr George Thornton Jr motored to Atlanta yesterday. Miss Janie May Webb attended the Georgia Tech game in Atlanta yesterday. Rev and Mrs Stanley R Grobb have returned from Savannah after attending the Sunday school convention. Mr Bob Dortch leaves tomorrow for Cedartown. He has accepted a county. Miss Mildred Rutherford will return home Wednesday.
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Katie Belle Miller
Mary Bella
R. J. Hancock
Engineering Corps Maps Milledgeville For Tax Roll Uses
The University Engineering Corps completed a Milledgeville survey after a week of fieldwork under Pross Strahan and Griggs. The data covers river front and city boundary, street center points, and block measurements to aid tax maps and planned public improvements.
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Kappa Alphas Seek Charter for Gamma Chapter House
Andrew J. Cobb judge presides as Clarke County Superior Court hears petition by E. J. Bondurant and Bolling DuBose for a charter. The Trustees of the Chapter House Fund of the Gamma Chapter Kappa Alpha Order seek to own a new home at the University location.
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Sophomores Declare Monday Declamation Contest Held Tomorrow
Sophomore declamation contest set for Monday evening May 14 in the chapel. A $40 prize will be awarded with the winner announced at commencement. Contestants include W. D. Miller Waycross Arthur Pew Atlanta R L Foreman Atlanta M Eyler Savannah C M Candler Jr Decatur M G Pound Athens H L Hardy Sonora R B L Spence Albany J M Nowell Monroe L L Brown Fort Valley.
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Atlanta
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Savannah
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Decatur
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Athens
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Sonora
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Albany
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Monroe
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Fort Valley
Grandson finds grandmother’s knitting after her death
A small boy tells his mother that his late grandmother, who recently died, went to heaven without her knitting because she could not bear to be idle. Madame Lustrat met with the Bishop to form a Red Cross group yesterday.
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