New York Americans Recruit for Spring Training in Athens
The New York Americans prepare for spring training in Athens with heavy spending by Highlanders and Giants on new players. The Highlanders sign 21 recruits, including Otis Johnson and Fisher, as scouts Irwin and Long bolster the roster. Manager Stallings expects a strong showing in the American League, with Madden and Ayres among young outfield prospects and Engle improving at the plate.
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Highlanders
Athens
New York Sun
Giants
New York
Farrell
Highland @rs
Tng
Arthur Irwin
McCann
Duke Farrell
Taper Pesan
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Johnson
Denny Long
George van Haltren
Fisher
Hartford
Irwin
John I. Tay- Tor
Boston Red Sox
Tay- Jor
Red Farrell
Marion
Mitchell
Toronto
Foster
Jersey City
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Erwin
Rochester
Messrs. Farrell
Stallings
Connie Mack
Athletics
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg
Lancaster
Bert Daniels
Ayres
Cobb
Altoona
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Cincinnati
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Utica
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Channell
Fort Wayne
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Lowell
Maas
Gray
Williamsport
McMahon
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Clum
Portamouth
Revelle
Richmond
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Akrom
Dragnet
Joe Walsh
Walter Blair
Highlamiers
Piteh Orth
Glade
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Warbop
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Hughes
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Charley Farrell
Chase
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Knight
Elberfeld
Laporte
Danzig
Roach
Tiemeyer
Warner
Keeler
Hemphill
Gle
Cree
Demmitt
Madden
Channel
Watell
Orth
Muchie
American Association
Engle
Clyde Engle
Little Cree
Jack Knight
Mrs. David Gann Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. David Gann, aged 79, died at 6 a m at her home after a long illness. Survived by three children W H Gann Mrs E S Edge and Mrs N Hauser of Hartwell. Grandmother of D O Beusse and Fred Beusse. Funeral at 11 a m at Foundry Street residence conducted by Rev A J Sears. pallbearers named R A Kurpee W A B Head J P Hall J H Dorsey L N Betts B C Prather.
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David Gann
Decision by Judge Brand on Chamberlin v Booth and McLeroy
Judge C H Brand denied a motion for a new trial in Clarke Superior Court in the case Ida L Chamberlin v Booth and McLeroy et al. The opinion discusses covenants and payments, finding Booth and McLeroy depended on Mrs Chamberlin’s monthly payments to fund construction and that the contract was intended to be paid as built, shaping the implications for the verdict. The ruling cites legal authorities on contract interpretation and dependency of covenants.
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C. H. Brand
Chamberlin Vs. McLeroy
Booth
County Superior Court
Atl
Brand
Ida L. Chamberlin
McLeroy
Clarke Superior Court
Supreme Court
Taylor
Lunn
Davis Va
Wiley
Cyc
Clarke
Kaying
Dooth
Charles H. Brand
Tudge Superior Courts
Western Cir
Cotton School to Demonstrate New Gins and Pickers
The University Cotton School in this city next month will feature modern cotton gins and a new Dixie cotton picker under the State College of Agriculture. Exhibits include the Tenser gin and a field demonstration with the picker, inviting farmers to assess merit and potential revolution in ginning.
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University Cotton School
State College of Agriculture
State College (of Agriculture
Department of Cotton Industry
Dixie Cotton Planter
Dixie
Sheriff Lyens Gets New Trial in Georgia Case
Atlanta Georgia December 22 The Supreme Court granted a new trial to Sheriff W B Lyens and his son Archie Lyens of Wayne County convicted of the murder of Fleming Smith and sentenced to life imprisonment The case drew local attention as women in the community had raised funds for a monument to the memory of Smith citing defense of womanhood The reversal rested on juror relation to a fundraiser contributor
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Atlanta
Supreme Court
W. DB. Lyens
Archie Lyens
Wayne County
Fleming Smith
Smith
Use Of Law Gnen By Court
In Atlanta on December 22 a special report notes the Georgia Supreme Court upheld a convict's right to defend against unlawful whipping by an official. If such defense results in killing, the act is voluntary manslaughter, not murder, in the case Cleveland Westbrook v State from Tift county. The document also mentions university sessions and a contract dispute about monthly cash payments and building completion.
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Atlanta
Cleveland Westbrook
Tift County
Supreme Court
Christmas Carols at Baptist Church in the Evening
A notice invites readers to a Christmas Eve carol service at the Baptist church at 4 30 pm with a long list of traditional carols. It includes lines urging participation and mentions songs from the nativity and herald angels, ending with a quip about Santa Claus and the North Pole.
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Teddy
Peary
North Pole
Denmark
the Baptist Church
Santa Claus
Judge Brand Decides Key Civil Cases and Grants Estate Sale
Yesterday in Judge Brand's court several cases were argued and decided. The Chamberlin vs Booth and McLeroy matter was published elsewhere. T B Means vs Mary E Means saw denial of a new trial after defense counsel argued for one. Mrs C E Owney vs E P Phillipa administrator resulted in a new trial only if part of the verdict from the prior trial was written off. A T Bennette and W T Stevens sheriff saw submission for decision with a ruling to return to Jackson county for a jury trial. The Austin guardian motion to sell estates in Oconee county and reinvest in Jackson county lands was granted.
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Brand
Menora
W. R. Little
J. H. Jones
Mosars
J. D. Skelton
B. ‘Swilling
C. E. Oweny
E. P. Phillipa
Hdminiateator
Prarkio County Superior Court
Messrs
B. T. Moseley
A. G. McCurry
T. C. Dorroughs
W.R. Little
J. B. Jones
A. T. Bennette
W. T. Stevens
Jackson County
J. A. B. Mahaffey
Messrs. Ryles
Grace
Anderson Thid
T. J. Austin
Oconee County
Pay for teachers being arranged in Georgia
Atlanta citizens report that Georgia teachers will receive 15 percent more of the school fund this year, totaling 66 percent for the year, up from 63 percent in 1908. The increase comes despite pensions being paid in lump sums this year and quarterly last year, with overall cash and percentage rising.
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Atlanta
Wells Fargo stockholders approve big capital increase
New York Dec 22 stockholders of Wells Fargo & Co express approve doubling capital from 8 million to 24 million with a 200 per share stock dividend funded from earnings. Old holders receive two new shares per one old at par plus 360 in cash. Nicaragua names Jose Madriz president. US stance linked to governance. General Estrada expected to oppose if needed.
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New York
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express Company
Jose Madriz
Nicaragua
United States
General Estrada
Centenarian Grandma Sanderson Claims Remarkable Health
A reader writes that 100 year old Grandma Sanderson remains vigorous and credits Peruna herbal remedies for her sustained health. She notes ongoing use of Peruna and Furene in tablet form, praising the tonic's effect on mucous membranes and overall vitality.
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Grandma Sanderson
Rien
Tam
Penuna
Peruna
Eto
Prosperous South Awaits Christmas in Georgia and Alabama
Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index forecasts a bright Christmas with 15 cent cotton and booming construction. Atlanta plans 28 residences at $2,000 each, Savannah eyes a 10 story hotel, Opelika sees a three story hotel, and Birmingham moves on a $900,000 hotel project.
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Georgia and
Atlanta
Georgia
Savannah
Birmingham
Ala
Opelika
Macon
Ensley
Wetumpka
Abbeville
Cove Angtop County
Alabama
Dougherty County
Mobile
Als
Rome
Dothan
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Angela Aing
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David
Chambers
DeWitt, Ma
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