Reprieve Granted to Albert T. Patrick in New York Case
Governor Higgins reprieved Albert T. Patrick to March 19 at request of Senator Hill and others citing newly discovered evidence. Judge Olcott asserts Patrick’s innocence and Patrick’s counsel may seek a new trial before execution. Senator Hill, ill, attended the hearing.
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Albany
N. Y
Higgins
Albert T. Patrick
David B. Hil
Olcott
Jerome
Patrick
Rice
Senator Hill
State Treasurers Disburses Large School Fund in Georgia
Georgia state treasurer R E Park began preparing the 1905 school fund checks totaling 581 585 45 with about 100 000 more expected in a week and ten days Most of the funds go to county and city systems while nine counties have yet to file reports delaying payments Chattahoochee Coffee Floyd Habersham Meriwether Mitchell Rabin Troup Wilkes are missing reports and pension payments will occupy the treasurer’s time for weeks before further disbursements.
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Atlanta
R. E. Park
Ahla Rullan
Chattahoochee, Coffee
Floyd
Habersham
Meriwether, Mitchell, Rabin, Troup and
Wilkes
Two New Schools In Clarke County Plan Construction
Clarke County will see two new school buildings improving facilities for rural pupils. One, for black students, rises in Puryearsy district near Mr. W. H. Morton's farm. the other, for white students, will be built in Sandy Creek district past Barberville, with work soon to begin. County School Commissioner Dozier reports a strong start to the school term and a hopeful session ahead.
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Clarke County
Puryearsy
W. H. Morton
Sandy Creek
Barberville
Comessioner Dozier
Spoiled Her Beauty and Hazing Claims Mentioned
Harriet Howard of 209 West 34th Street New York claims long skin trouble was cured by Bucklow's Arnisa Save described as a quick healer for burns and sores. The text also notes Midshipmen Cofin's name as suggestive of hazing with alleged guilt presented as prima facie evidence.
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Harriet Howard
34Th St
New York
H. R. Pimner & Bons
W. J. Smith & Bre
Cofin
Wills Named Cashier of Athens Dispensary
Yesterday the Athens Dispensary commissioners chose James F. Wills from several applicants as cashier. He is a competent business man and will start duties in a few days after posting a two thousand dollar bond. The new cashier is expected to improve service.
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Athens Dispensary
James F. Wills
Wills
Mary Lou Johnson Sentenced in City Court
Judge Cobb disposed of two cases yesterday. Mary Lou Johnson faced theft charges from the Racket Store and received six months at the county farm after resting her case. Nelson McCombs was released on $500 bond and his case will be taken up later.
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Cobb
Mary Lou Johnson
Mary
Nelson McCombs
Senator Clay Pushes Georgia Cotton Market Expansion
Senator Clay presented a Georgia assembly memorial urging a commission to study Orient and South American cotton markets. He attached an amendment to the agricultural bill proposing a commission of 3 to 5 to explore new markets and authorize up to 250000 dollars for the effort. The measure was sent to the agriculture committee. Macon to form its own chain gang after Pearson ruling, aligning with Jamison case. federal court lacked jurisdiction.
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Washington
Senator Clay
Congress
General Assebly
Georgia
Orient
South America
Clay
North
China
Far East
Central
United States
Senate
Aaid Commission
Committee On Agriculture
Miano Troubled About Marriage
Lockport New York January 16 The case centers on whether Mrs Harold Reeves was Carrie or Louise Merrill before marriage Reeves suspects a hoax as the bride resembled both Merrill sisters He plans a possible divorce suit if Louise was swapped for Carrie In a separate note in Little Rock Arkansas twin Reeves question a wedding hoax by a mother and two sons who stone the church until the ceremony proceeded under deputy constable h
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Lockport
N. Y
Harold Reeves
Carrie
Louise Merrill
Olcott Beach
Reeves Eaebliessina
Merrill Sisters
Merrill
Louise
Reeves
Buffalo
Mia
Frank E. Walker
Hving
Mississippi
Benjamin Philips
W. B. Thompson
Woman Signs 99Year Quietus Pact In Wilkes Barre
In Wilkes Barre Penn on January 16 1906 Frank Bednosky’s wife Felicia agreed to drop all charges and stay quiet and loyal for 99 years to end divorce proceedings The husband had sought the action and the attorney Faumes McQuaide arranged the meeting and dictated the agreement
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Felicia Bednosky
Frank Bednosky
Miracle escape as train shatters buggy near Bellebuckle
Pauline and Rebecca Pearsons, ages 1 and 1, were struck on a Nashville line crossing near Bellebuckle by a northbound train. The buggy was torn apart and the horse killed, yet the children were thrown onto the engine pilot and dragged 100 yards without injury.
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Nashville, Tenn
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
Bellebuckle
Pauline
Rebecca Pearsons
New Discovery Promises Relief for Lung Ailments
An advertisement asserts that pneumonia and consumption are prevented and treated with Dr. King's New Discovery. FP G Huntley of Oaklandon Indiana testifies his wife recovered after using the medicine. The firm guarantees relief with doses priced 50 cents to 1 dollar and offers a trial bottle.
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FP. G. Huntley
Oaklandon
Ind
H. R.“Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Sparta Ishmaelite Sold to Atlanta Interests
The Sparta Ishmaelite, long led by Sidney Lew, is sold to a stock company for 2550 dollars. Wales W. Thomas becomes editor in chief February first, as health issues prompt Lew to retire. T. C. Moore and Lewis form a new business in Atlanta with Moore stepping into broader roles.
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Sparta
Sparta Ishmaelite
Sidney Lewis
T. C. Moore
Wales W. Thomas
Lewis
Thomas
Chickamauga
Moore
Atlanta
Child Injures Eyes With Scissors in Delaware
In Delaware Ohio on January 16 Charley Budd four. son of Charles P Budd, fell onto a pair of sharp scissors while playing. He suffered severe eye injuries with blood streaming from both eyes. Doctors fear possible death or permanent blindness.
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Delaware
Ohio
Charley
Charles P. Budd
Parn er Jim Smith Endorses School Fund Racial Allocation
The Macon Telegraph reports Parne r Jim Smith urging the division of the school fund between races proportional to their contributions. He suspects other candidates want to siphon funds for themselves.
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Macon Telegraph
Jim Smith
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Ginner
Chinery
Columbia
Golden Eagle Biggy Co
Edgewood Ave
Atlanta, Ga
Hardeman & Phinizy
Gotton
Broad Street
J S King & Co
Athens
Fla
Georgia and
Florida Farm
Tim
Florida
Georgia-Florida
Robert L. Move
Cuthbert
Kentucky and
Tennessee
Holman & Deadwyler
Athens, Georgia
AT. Patrick
Germany
France
J. F. Wills
Supreme Court
Macon
Speer
Jamison
United States Court
Miano
Roosevelt
University of Chicago
Didney Lewis
Dellg Ishmaelite
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