Shelton Cases Dropped After Bank Cashier Sentencing
Clarke Superior Court ordered the dismissal of eight indictments against W. H. Shelton, former president of Citizens Bank & Trust Co., after he settled costs near $500. Affidavits from doctors stated he suffers Bright's disease and is an invalid, with expected life under a year, prompting the bank to seek discontinuance to spare him further distress.
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Citizen’s Bank
Clarke Superior Court
W. H. Shelton
Shelton
Dan x
Vu Pree
Smith
J. C. McKinney
Citizes
C. H. Brand
City
W. 4. Shelton
Citizens Bank & Trust Company
Tra
W. Ef. Shelton
Bright
Commercial Bank of Athens
Andrew C. Erwin
Nelle
Brand
Citizens Bank & Trust Co
Dan Dupree
Sald Casce
Weatherly case against bank clerk dismissed
The Weatherly case against the book keeper of Citizens Bank and Trust Co. was dropped after indictments against President Shelton and Cashier Woods had been disposed of. Woods’ case was resolved, Shelton’s indictments were not pressed, and Weatherly, who had demanded trial, was automatically acquitted.
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Woods
Citizens Bank
Weatherly
Citizens Bank and Trust Co
Shelton
County Teachers Examination Set For July 30 31
The regular annual examination for county teachers is scheduled for July 30 and 31 this year. Formal notice will be issued in time by County Superintendent T. H. Doster.
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T. H. Doster
Ring of Ruin in New York City cabarets exposed
Special to the Banzer reports that detectives in dress uniforms have uncovered a gilded ring of white slavers operating in Broadway cabarets. Following Eugeni Kelly's case, sleuths intensified stakeouts and clues to map the network, aiming to end the ruin of wealthy girls and curb the criminals behind the ballroom floors.
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New York
Eugeni Kelly
High School Boys Build Electric Signs for Commencement
Students at a local high school completed an ambitious wiring project for the auditorium and campus decorations for the forthcoming commencement. An ornate electric sign over the archway was crafted by the boys from their own designs. The court records note the subject, W. H. Shelton, has repaid twenty seven thousand dollars in full, with the solicitor general agreeing to direct the cases toward settlement through payment of costs on June 6, 1915, by C. & Brand, Judge.
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W. H. Bhelton
C. & Brand
John B. Gamble
Gea
Griffin Is Found Guilty in Bank Wrecking Case
In Athens, J W Griffin former president of the Athens Trust and Banking Company was found guilty by a unanimous jury after a trial lasting just over two hours. The judge set sentencing for June 10 and indicated possible further appeal steps remain. This marks the third trial in the two and a half year saga.
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J. W. Griffin
Athens Trust and Banking Company
Griffin
State Treasurer Seeks Georgia Corn Prize Rewards
Atlanta June 6 State Treasurer W J Speer announces plan to offer gold prizes totaling 100 for corn production in Georgia Details include two prizes likely 75 and 25 for the largest single acre yield awarded after harvest and proof of yield through the Georgia Corn Club boys program Kept as a state agriculture promotion with expected benefit to young participants.
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Atlanta
W. J. Speer
Georgia
Speer
State Department of Agriculture
Georgia Corn Club
From Class Room to Legislative Halls This Law Graduate
Monticello Jasper County citizen W H Key will graduate from University Law School and go directly to the Georgia General Assembly as representative from Jasper County. Elected last year while a junior, Key defeated a strong local opponent and has been active in public speaking and debating. He will deliver the law department address at commencement and serves as business manager of Pandora.
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W. H. Key
Monticello
Jasper County
University
General Assembly of
Georgia
Japper
Key
Pandora
Three Lessons From Our Times On Cotton Policy
The article warns against panic driven claims and absurd cotton bans, urges practical asks aligned with real chances, and calls for a rural credit system to lower rates. It argues cotton is strong collateral, but current usury and crop lien practices hurt southern farmers, and rural banks must serve agricultural needs like city banks serve commerce. It notes a Greek king's medical operation as a separate dispatch.
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Washington
Woods Fined 500 After Restitution in Embezzlement Case
Robert W. Woods, former cashier of the Citizens Bank and Trust Company, was sentenced to pay a $500 fine or serve twelve months in the chain gang after restitution of $6,000 to the bank. The judge cited jury mercy, bank restitution, and public trust in decided to levy a light penalty. The bank agreed to cover part of the fine, and the case concludes with Woods avoiding penitentiary time.
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Robert W. Woods
Old Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Woods
Commercial Bank of Athens
Bob Woodd
Mr. O'Farrel
Betts
Mr. Sparks
Bob Woods
Mr. Woods
Miscallle
Atlanta
Judge Hill
Mr. Wood
Ben Woods
Andrew Erwin
Tuck
Erwin
Brittain Named Heady Atlanta Schools By Board Vote
Atlanta Board of Education approves Brittain for city schools by a 9 to 3 vote. State Supt M L Brittain may accept the Atlanta vacancy. Jno W Hammond notes pending formal election in a month. Landrum to serve as interim city superintendent. Guinn faction proposals debated and rejected.
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Ganner
Atlanta
Kimball House
Jno
W. Hammond
Atlanta Board of Education
William M. Slaton
M. L. Britain
Brittain
Y. M. Landrum
Boant
Thorn Breeders to hold convention in Albany Ga
American Shorthorn Cattle Breeders Association will stage a major sale of registered cattle in Albany on June 23 under Albany Chamber of Commerce and Central of Georgia Railway auspices. About 60 head, including 35 cows and 20 bulls, aged 12 to 18 months, will be auctioned to the highest bidder. Fred Reppert of Decatur Ind will conduct the sale. Reduced railroad rates aim to draw Georgia stockraisers and farmers to the event.
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Atlanta
Americn Shorthorn Cattle Breeders Association
Albany
Albany Chamber of Commerce
Central of Georgia Railway Agricultural Department
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Central of Georgia Agricultural Department
American Shorthorn Cattle Breeders Association
Harding
Association of Breeders
Fred Reppert
Decatur
Indiana
America
Georgia
Fighting for Dardanelles gains in Gallipoli push
London dispatch reports a combined offensive against Turkish positions at the Dardanelles and Gallipoli began yesterday. Churchill in Dundee claimed the Allies are within a few miles of victory, signaling efforts to gain command of the straits.
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Dardanelles
London
Mitylene
Gallipoli Peninsula
Winston Spencer Churchill
Dundee
Fleets exchange shots in Baltic between German and Russian forces
Petrograd reports strong German fleets in the middle Baltic engaging the Russian fleet near the Gulf of Riga. The war office statement notes the exchange of shots as tensions rise in the region.
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Petrograd
War Office
Middle
Baltic
Gulf of Riga
Wowle
Chaingang
Gamble
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Ring of Ruin
New York City
R. W. Woods
Thomas
C. W. Green
Athens
Mr. Griffin
King
Athens D'S
Constantine
Greece
J. H. Griffeth
Blanton B. Fortson
Court of Appeals
Thorn Breeders
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