Trial of Bob Patman for murder of Dunaway starts
The Bob Patman case opened in Clarke superior court with Patman charged in three bills including murder of Valentine Dunaway after a confrontation on Broad street. Jurors were drawn with over 100 summoned and the trial featured extensive testimony from Finch Short and Dunaway’s widow among others. The defense and prosecution presented openings and the trial continued with additional witnesses and anticipated conclusions.
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Clarke County Superior Court
Allin
Bob Patman
Bob
John Short
Valentine Dunaway
Patman
Broad Street
Bolicitor
Clif Walker
Bob Wimbish
Broad and
Thomas Streets
Bill Finch
Seagraves
Jackson
Droad
University
Short
Wood's
Webb
Wood's Corner
Foundry
Broad Streets
Umecer
Policeman Short
Finch Negro
Yous
Broad
College Avenue
Dunaway
Doster
J. J. Whitehead
Oconee County
Jim Patman
B. Dunaway
Athens
Foundry and
Finch
Mong Broad Street
Dungway
Labor groups seek lower tax on oleomargarine to curb living costs
The American Federation of Labor meeting in St Louis adopted a resolution urging Congress to cut the oleomargarine tax from ten cents to two cents per pound and to impose a six dollar retailer license. The measure cites price discrimination against poorer consumers and calls for taxed patriotic packaging and limits on package sizes.
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Atlanta
Dée
American Federation of Labor
St. Louis
Congress
Jerome Jones
Georgia
Redistricting in Georgia Senate Districts Based on Census
Atlanta Dec 17 The Georgia census shows sharp disparities among senatorial districts. The smallest district 34 has 15 240 people while largest 35 has 216 583. one senator may represent about fourteen times as many people. With 44 districts and 2 609 121 total, average ~60 000 per district. Many districts fall well below or above this mark, prompting possible legislative revision next summer and potential enlargement of the Senate. Larger counties like Fulton Chatham Richmond are proposed as individual districts due to their population equivalence to multiple counties.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Senate
Putton
Chatham
Richmond
Death of J B Toomer Follows Paraly sis Illness
Mr J B Toomer died yesterday morning at 1 30 due to paralysis after years of illness. A Charleston native who settled in Athens built a large business and amassed property. Survived by wife an adopted daughter Miss Ruth and sister Miss M B Toomer of McClantonville NC. Funeral at 2 30 from 564 College Ave with Rev B L HM of First Presbyterian officiating, burial in Charleston.
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J. B. Toomer
Charleston
8. C
College Avenue
B. L. HM
First Presbyterian
Westbrooks Shot Wounded After Card Game Fight
Prom Tuesday reports J S Westbrooks a Carrollton Georgia white man was shot and fatally hurt in a crowd near Barnett Shoals after a card game. A man named Maxey from Maxey's GA was said to have fired. An Athens physician said Westbrooks was shot through one lung and remained seriously injured with no confirmed arrests.
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Barnett Shoals
Maxey
J. S. Westbrooks
Carrollton
Weatbrook
Maxey's
Athens
Board of education meeting notes sorrowful resolution
At the regular monthly meeting the board discussed street opening negotiations and referred a teacher salary petition to a committee. A resolution mourns the death of Mr. Charles Stern longtime city educator and board member and dedicates a minutes page to his memory. Niagara power topic follows with London Ontario plans a municipal celebration and a Niagara Falls generated light and power event.
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Board of Education
Charles Stern
Mell
Messrs
C. D. Fiat
G. G. Rood
M. .G. Michael
Ed. Rowe
Stern
John E. Talmadge, JR
Niagara Power
London
Dee
Niagara Falls
Dominion
James Whitney
George W. Ross
Adam Beck
Hearing in Charlton Case Delays Extradition to Italy
In Trenton New Jersey December hearing before Judge Rollstab focused on halting Chariton extradition to Italy for the murder of his wife Mary E Scott Castle Chariton at Lake Como. Lawyers plan to take the case to the United States Supreme Court, with two years possible before any transfer for trial.
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Trenton
N. J
Halocorpua
Orter Chariton
Mary Escott Castle
Chariton
Lake Como
Italy
Rollstab
United States Circuit Court
Knox
United Tes Supreme Court
Charlton
Trial of Mrs Doxey for Bigamy Opens in Clayton
In St Louis Missouri on December 8 1918 Mrs Doxey faced a bigamy charge at Clayton court. She had been acquitted months earlier in the murder case of William J Erder leaving readers awaiting outcome of the current trial.
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St. Louis
Dee
Clayton
New Hampshire Grange Convention Opens in Concord
Concord New Hampshire December 19 The State Grange left Husbandry members arrived from across the state to attend the annual convention. Today was devoted to reception of visitors. Business sessions begin tomorrow morning and run through Friday.
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Concord
N. H
the State Grange
New Hampshire
Iit
Democratic leaders define NM State Constitution stance
In Santa Fe on December 19 delegates of the New Mexico Democratic Party met to shape the party line on adopting the proposed State Constitution. The scene closed in on the Christmas season as shoppers were urged to act early to ease holiday pressures.
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Banta Fe
N. M
New Mexico
Rambler Tramp of 27 Years Reaches Athens with Legend
A unique tramp known as Ace Rambler arrives in Athens after a long career on the road. He claims no accidents in 27 years, saved lives via warnings to train crews, and owns a newspaper clippings book and railroad cards validating his services. He plans to resume roaming after a visit, and denies presidential ambitions in 1912.
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Athens
San Francisco
Cal
Cambridge Springs
New York
United States
Simon Marka
Als
Mr.Marks
Reo
Mr. Marks
Troad
South Carolina
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MR. Dunaway
G. W. Harris
J. C. Jester
W. D. Beacham
P. Vincent
Vincent Mathews
A. A. Brigham
W. R. Booth
Upson Harper
Robt, Yarbrough
J. G. Edwards
R. R. Thornton
Wm. D. Nash
Atorneys
Henry C. Tuck
Woolover Smith
OU Walker
Monroe
John B. Gamble
Cols
R. L. J. Smith
L. Smith, Jr
Commerce
Jess
Hart
State of Georgia
Heideman & Phinizy
Stephenson
Hin
College Breove
Cerie
Tiegro
Dunnavy
Tom Comer
King & Hodgson Company
Capt. Hart
R. P. Stephenson
Comer
H. M. Fullilove
Mr.Dunaway
Dr. Proctor
Dr. Fullilove
Punch Alexander
Pink Hilliard
Green
Bailey
Brown
Marshal Brooks
L. A. Brooks
Jackson Street
T. W. Reed
Questi
Flanigan
Mackie
Col
8. L. Smith, Jr
Solicitor General
Col. Woolver Smith
Woolver Smith
Hir. Dunaway
Smith
John Gamble
Prosecutton, Co
the Labor
Cleomargerine
Sam
Pennsylvania
Toomer
Rial
J. L Westbrooks
T Banner
Mrs. Doxey
Macon
J. P. Hanson
Grangersweet
Tramps
Justice Hughes
Dresident
Enial
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