Moonshine Cases Dominate Federal Court Docket
Federal court convened with Judge Newman presiding as more than 150 moonshine cases were set or carried over for the current term. The calendar lists 44 cases for yesterday, with over a hundred more slated across the week, plus potential new grand jury indictments. The roster includes Athens residents on grand and traverse juries, with W. P. Wallace as foreman and bailiffs C. L. Jarrell, Murphy, and Mays. Additional counties, including Rabun, Banks, Stephens, Elbert, White, Habersham, Clarke, Gwinnett, Morgan, Hart, Franklin, Walton, Madison, Jackson, Oconee, and Hall, will contribute cases on various days through next week.
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Newman
Grand Jury
Traverse
Athens
W. P. Wallace
W. M. Crane
G. D. Thomas
J. M. Martin
A. M. Center
P. M. Smith
W. Park Boggs
Jas
G. Eberhardt
A. G. Dudley
J. H. Dozier
J. D. Thomas
W. Bugg
A. P. Dearing
T. J. Sykes
T. R. Tifts
H. H. Shackelford
J. W. Ingle
S. T. Gill
Rabun County
Banks
Stephens
Elbert
White County
Habersham
Clarke, Gwinnett and Morgan
Hart
Franklin
Walton
Madison
Jackson
Clarke
Oconee
Jane
Hall
Wek Jackson
US doubtful on armed intervention in Mexico
Washington reports indicate the United States has reiterated the demand for Huerta’s retirement but officials refuse to confirm the intervention plans. White House and Bryan neither confirm nor deny the rumor. Administration advocates moral suasion and secret negotiations with Mexico, aiming for tangible progress.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Huerta
Mexico
United States
White House
Pryan
Bryan
Rumored Telephone Strike Denied By Officials
Last night reports circulated of a city telephone office strike with many asking Banner about it. Hello girls and management laughed off the rumor, denying any walkout or misunderstanding, saying no such action occurred.
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Banner Office
Hone
Hello Girls
T. U. Day of Prayer Changed by Convention
Gebury Park New Jersey November 3 The national day of prayer observed by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union was changed from January 1 by the Union in convention today.
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Associated Press
Gebury
Huerta Ordered to Quit. Washington Pressures Resignation
President Huerta in Mexico City faced a U S ultimatum demanding immediate resignation and nonflight. General Blanquet eyed as possible successor while Washington presses Carranza alignment. Rebels threaten Zacatecas Trains halted near Querétaro siege looms as diplomacy unfolds. Secretary Bryan kept informed amid night-long state department activity.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Huerta
Blanquet
Washington
Nelson O’shaughnessy
State Department
Mexico
Carranza
Vera Cruz
John Lind
Wilson
Zacatecas
San Luis Potosi
Querotaro
Queretaro
Washington, D. C
Bryan
No Report from Watch Anahma Search Halts In Key West
Key West Florida November 3 The revenue cutter Miama had not reported tonight on the result of its search for the steam yacht Anahma reported by wireless in distress at a new inlet.
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Associated Press
Key West
Fla
Miama
Anahma
Wireless
Griffin banker case Yielded new trial motion in judge Brand ruling
Judge Brand yesterday granted a motion for a new trial in the case of J. W. Griffin, a former banker, revising a decision in the now famous proceedings. The order follows post trial challenges and indicates continued legal action in the long running matter.
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J. W. Griffin
Judge Brand Denies New Trial in Griffin Case
Judge C H Brand, at a Clarke Superior Court adjourned session, overruled the motion for a new trial in State v J W Griffin. The ruling, expected by some time, sets up another appeal to the state supreme or court of appeals. Attorneys have 20 days to file exceptions. papers then proceed to appellate review.
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Brand
Superior Court of Clarke
J W Griffin
Griffin
Supreme Court of the
State Court of Appeals
State
J. W. Griffin
Clarke Superior
Lega
C.h.brand
Jealousy sparks murder charge in Dallas case
In Dallas on November 3, Meade Barrs said jealousy over a rejected suitor led to his attempt to implicate Mrs. Ellie M. Lake in the murder of Florence Brown. Barr confessed to the slaying and named Lake, who is held as an accomplice. Passenger notes include an advert for potato chips and local paint ads.
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Dallas
Tex
Meade
Complicated Scene At Polls As One Man Dies
A tense vote scene unfolds with reports of an illegal registration attempt and a fatality as voters face a crisis at polling places. Police and election officials investigate the incident and safeguard the proceedings.
Invasion by gunmen feared at mayoral vote
New York reports 9000 warrants issued for illegal registration and will be served at the polls tomorrow. Police Commissioner Waldo assigns 700 officers to guard polling places as warnings of gunmen and thugs circulate. Midnight redeployment of captains lasts 24 hours. Boss Murphy predicts a McCall victory by 150000 and fusionist Mitchell by a smaller margin. Sensational charges mark election eve in Indianapolis.
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Associated Press
New York
Waldo
Murphy
Tammany
McCall
Mitchell
Successful merchant urged to run for alderman in Fourth ward
A prominent Athens taxpayer and property owner, Mr. Alex Davison is urged by many local businessmen to enter the aldermanic race in the Fourth ward. He is praised for business acumen, decisive action, and a track record of city upbuilding, with the belief his administration would bring steady, sound governance.
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Alex Davison
Davison
Athens
Real Musical Comedy Isle of Nowhere Show Impresses Audiences
Fox and Rogers Co presented the isle of nowhere musical comedy yesterday and last night. The one hour program featured new numbers and encores for every piece. The standout song How Late Can You Play Out Tonight drew repeated applause. Comedians delivered performances well above average for Tabloid companies. Warner feature pictures included The Power of a Hypnotist, a three reel production praised as a wonderful showcase.
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Isle of Nowhere
Fox and
Rogers Co
Warner Feature Pictures
Arnold and Abney Sell Green Butterbeans Limited
A brief notice states Arnold and Abney offer green butterbeans in limited supply. The snippet emphasizes scarcity and the seller names.
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Arnold & Abney
Franchise Forfeiture Demanded In Indy Street Car Strike
Indianapolis November 3. Amid a three day street car strike no cars moved as authorities face charges that partisan politics hindered protection for operation. A suit seeks franchise forfeiture and a receiver appointment over alleged franchise violation. The only fatality was Thomas Carlton, a chauffeur, killed during rioting near the car-barn as strike breakers were housed. Mounted police refused to mount platforms to shield imported employers.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Traction Company
Pertteus
Thomas Carlton
Three Athens Men Naturalized. One Denied Hearing Set
In federal court three Athens businessmen Sam Shapiro Joseph Davis and Sam Issero received naturalization papers. They came from Russia to the United States in 1905 1903 and 1905 respectively and are connected with local secret orders. Nick Michel Deakides a Greece subject living in New York faces a hearing on Saturday to explain why his wife remains in Greece while he builds a business and seeks to bring his family to Athens Georgia.
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Athens
Sam Shapiro
Boston
Zeger
Russia
Joseph Davis
New York
Minek
Sam Issero
Szemel
Nick Michel Deakides
Greece
Symis Islands
Turkey
America
Deakides
Georgia
The Cowboy's Pal at Colonial Theater Tonight
The Broillier Dramatic Company presents The Cowboy's Pal a clean western comedy drama at the Colonial theater tonight. Mr Broillier and 26 actors including the Cowboy Concert Band arrive by special Pullman car. Free noon concert at College and Clayton with bargain 25 35 50 cent seats available at Pilmer's. gallery reserved for colored people only.
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Colonial Theater
Broillier Dramatic Company
Sealshipt Oysters Arrive Fresh From Norfolk Daily
Arnold and Abney announce morning arrivals of Sealshipt oysters shipped fresh from Norfolk each day for local customers, highlighting consistent supply and quality.
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Norfolk
Arnold & Abney
DA witness missing on eve of election in John Doe inquiry
New York on November 3 Eugene D Wood sought by District Attorney Whitman to testify at the John Doe inquiry into John H Hennessys charges against Tammany Hall is missing on the eve of the mayoralty election Hennessy a Sulzer graft investigator says Wood told him Edward H McCall Tammys candidate for mayor borrowed money from former Police Inspector McLaughlin to pay for his nomination as supreme court justice in 1902
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Associated Press
New York
Eugene D. Wood
Whitman
John Doe
John H. Hennessy
Tammany Hall
Hennessy
Sulzer
Wood
Edward H. McCall
Tammany
McLaughlin
Supreme Court
Harvester Trust Faces Suit Over Farm Machinery Monopoly
St Paul November 3 Edward P Grosvenor the government prosecutor in the suit against the International Harvester Company says two families Cyrus McCormick and James Deering of Chicago will soon control all farm implements. Maps allegedly show 40,000 local agents and dealers pressured to obey the trust or be crushed and to spy on rivals.
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
Harvester Trust
Edward P. Grosvenor
International Harvester Company
Cyrus McCormick
James Deer
Ing
Chicago
Election Today Shapes President's Currency Bill Push
Washington reports election outcomes in New Jersey Massachusetts and Maryland are awaited by the president. A favorable result would renew his push for early action on the currency bill and influence Senate committee deliberations resuming Wednesday. The president signaled support for the House version and rejected changes to core provisions.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Maryland
Senate Committee
Wilson
House
Farmer Tiller Dies After Accidental Abdominal Wound
In Oglethorpe county, Percy Tiller died after an accidental abdominal wound at his home, exactly one week after he shot J. M. Gregory in Gregory’s store. The wounds occurred in nearly the same spot on opposite sides, both resulting from unintended pistol discharges.
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Lexington
Percy Tiller
Oglethorpe County
J. M. Gregory
Gregory
Tiller
Mr. Tiller
Poisoned whiskey blamed for Negro death in Danielsville
Danielsville Ga November 3 Hugh Colbert colored died Saturday under suspicious circumstances after a quarrel over a borrowed quart of whiskey. Neal Strickland allegedly supplied the drink and may have poisoned it while hiding from arrest. George Mansfield colored jailed for assault to murder Will Cunningham near Comer claiming self defense. Will Cunningham shot in the abdomen but doctors think he may recover. Farmers plan a large grain crop this season as Mosely hotel receives a fresh coat of paint and Mrs Mitekcock plans to conduct hosiery business another year.
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Danielsville
Hugh Colbert
Neal
Will Strickland
Hugh
Strickland
Neal Strickland
George Mansfield
Will Cunningham
Comer
George
Will
Mitekcock
Police hunt burglars in Farmington post office break in
Athens police seek suspects after a Farmington Oconee county post office break in. Robbers blew open the safe stealing about a hundred dollars from State Agricultural Commissioner J. D. Price and about thirty dollars from Mr. J. D. Bradberry. Several fuses were left by the alleged professional cracksmen. Local officers and city police have not yet identified a satisfactory crew.
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Athens
Farmington
Oconee County
J. D. Price
J. D. Bradberry
Oconee
Jefferson 17th City Court to convene for criminal trials
Judge G A Johns of the city court of Jefferson will convene the 17th city court on Monday for a full week of criminal trials. The docket is heavy and court officials are preparing. Athens lawyers will attend. local bar has a large practice in that court.
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Winder
G. A. Johns
Jefferson
Athens
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