Jury Interviews Stir Beusse Briggs Case Rumors
Public reaction swelled after interviews with jurors Lester Hill and Spinks about the Beusse Briggs trial. Sheriff Wier Bailiff Bailey and others denied any improper notes or outside influence during the deliberations while defense friends urged acceptance of the verdict as legally proper.
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Banner
Constitution
Lester
Hill
John W. Wier
Bailey
W. H. Bailey
Spinks
Pinks
Haselton
Poreman
D. P. Haselton
Defence
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McWhorter
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Cyclone Ravages Oxford as Several Buildings Are Damaged
A cyclone hit Oxford on Wednesday at 5 pm, tearing down parts of Miner warehouse and Leach's stables. It wrecked W J Boykin's eight story prize house and Norman Farwell's prize house, killing a 17 year old colored boy named Cousin. The tobacco factory and Mrs. Lewis Smith prize building suffered significant damage, with many structures collapsed and debris cleared by workers.
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Oxford
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W. J. Boykin
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Seatory
Norman Farwell
J. F. White
Cousin
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Sale on Mixed China Dress Goods at Bargain Prices
A clearance promotion offers 82 pieces of light shade China Dress Goods 15c grade at 6 cents, 42 pieces Charlies at 44 cents, and 64 pieces best quality Shinning type in light shades and black. Prices shown per piece during the week long sale. Learn more as the advert invites readers to browse and buy.
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MAX Joseph’s
Small Wares and Fast Fashion Bargains
Classified list shows everyday items across five papers: Needles five cents a dozen, pins five cents per five papers, pearl buttons five cents per dozen, wooden handle hair curlers ten cents, ladies linen collars fifteen cents grade five cents, turkey red floss two hundred yards four cents a ball, best machine spool three cents, hair pins five packs five cents, and six pairs of ladies fast black hose twenty five cents.
Retail Hosiery and Linens At Sale Prices
Advertised discounts include rib hose at 25 cents, towels, ruchings, embroidery, Torchon lace, shoe polish, linen tablecloths, silk mitts and other items. Retail and wholesale pricing emphasized with limited quantities.
Millinery Sale Assorted Hats and Accessories
Second season milliner offers 150 Ladies' Straw Hats in colors black or white. Prices from 35 to 65 cents, entire lot 10 cents each. 92 Ladies cloth brim and fancy straw crowls 49c quality, 15 cuts for choice. 140 Infant's Lace Caps embroidered, 50c to 100, choice 20c. Ribbons large lot 10 to 20c grades, 5 cents a yard.
Final Clothing Sale Ends Stock of Menswear
The seller urges readers to not miss a closing sale of clothing stock. Limited quantities remain as the remaining garments and prices are highlighted for quick purchase.
Bargain Stock On Sale With Lowpriced Mens and Children Gear
Auction style clearing of clothing items including suits in various remaining lots at reduced prices. Children knee pants 15 cents a pair and cashmere suits for 70 cents. Light and dark children’s suits 75 cents. Men’s outing shirts 15 cents, unlaundered shirts 40 cents. Relaunched shirts originally 100 to 150 now 50 each.
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Iue
Various Offerings In Ladies and Gentlemen Apparel
Catalog of priced clothing items includes taffeta silk gloves 20 cents black cotton hose 24 cents children's school hose 19 cents ladies ribbed vests 17 cents lisle vests 29 cents Swiss rib silk vests 69 cents men's silk four in hand scarfs 124 cents china silk ties 23 cents black and tan socks 11 cents silk plated hose 25 cents linen web suspenders 25 cents.
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Harmsdorf
Chilren
Outing Shirts and Laces Sale Items Listed
Advertises outing shirts in all sizes at 39 cents with fine muslin shirts and linen bosoms at 47 cents. Includes Black silk Guipure laces 25 cents, Net top and Bourden laces 19 cents, Irish Point laces, veils and tahabs 25 cents, ladies belts 23 cents, embroidered handkerchiefs 30 cents and 12 4 cents, Japan silk handkerchiefs 1 24 cents.
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Japan
Groceries Ad Prices Include Sugar Tea Coffee and More
The notice lists advanced prices for groceries with limited quantities this week. Sugar at 18 pounds per 100, coffee, tea, soap, pepper, flavoring extracts, and assorted fruits and vegetables priced per 100 or per unit, urging customers to check with grocers for current availability.
Center party turmoil over army bill clash in Reichstag
In Bern on May 4, the center party’s uproar over Freiher Von Huene’s terms for backing the army bill ended with a large rejection of the proposal. Count Von Ballestrom resigned as center leader, and leadership shifted as members agreed to vote their consciences. The government vowed to press the bill.
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Marriage at Fair Play Georgia May 5
William J. Avery of Day Avery & Co. and Miss Bessie Ponder of Fair Play were married yesterday at Fair Play Ga Rev W S McCarty officiating. Residents wish the couple prosperity and happiness. The Athens waterworks case will be finished this month ending the bondholder dispute with the city.
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William J. Avery
Day, Avery & Co
Bessie Ponder
Fair Play
New York
Athens Waterworks Company
City of
Athens
Tillman appoints Jervey to probe lynching case
Governor Tillman designates Solicitor Jervey of the Charleston circuit to travel to Denmark and lead an investigation into charges against parties implicated in the lynching of a black man accused of outraging a young white girl. Also reports on regional incidents from Brazi Indiana to Clarksville Tennessee.
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Tillman
Columbia
B. RB. Tillman
Jervey
Charleston
Denmark
Erin County
Barnwell
Bellinger
Stenal
Offensive Partisanship Charges In Cleveland District
Washington reports raise charges of offensive partisanship against federal office holders as lawmakers seek to oust Republicans. Ohio’s Outhwaite district defense praises Columbus officials, noting that during early administrations postmaster appointments and removals show shifts, with 71,200 removals and 1,077 more appointments cited in the period described.
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Washington
Outhwaite
Ohio
White House
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Monumental tomb marks grave of General Marion
New York May 5 The steamship Clyde carries two bronze tablets to adorn the new granite tomb of General Francis Marion The Swamp Fox at Belle Isle plantation in South Carolina The tomb is a six foot high assembly of blocks and stone.
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Clyde
Charleston
Francis Marion
Belle Isle
Santee River
South Carolina
Sintw
Remodeling at First Presbyterian Church Nears End
Multiple local items report: renovation of Macon’s First Presbyterian Church nearing completion this week. Rev. Simeon C. Leonard dies in Milledgeville. Laura Bransford found guilty of murder in Columbus. Atlanta candy maker eyes Americus plant. cotton chopping underway in Washington County amid drought. Augusta YMCA Band members pledge monthly dues to keep the building open. a Reynolds shooting leaves Green Brown at large and Monroe Matthews injured. a Chattanooga Rome Columbus train wreck near Lavender injures several. J. H. Van Stavoren dies in Atlanta. a LaGrange College student, 16, entangled in a troubled incident. German festival traditions noted in Augusta with target shooting and royal contests.
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LaGrange Female College
Fannie Praling
Aug
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Augusta
Iscreeal Poate
Germany
Terse
Farmer’s accident at yard damages thigh. dog faithful at funeral
Yesterday a Mt an Elbert county farmer visiting the city was injured when a weight toppled from machinery in a yard, bruising his thigh. At Major Morris’ funeral a devoted setter dog accompanied the hearse, staying by his master’s side until burial.
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Morris
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