Bail Denied in Jackson County Case of Angelo Hamilton
Judge Brand denied bond for Angelo Hamilton awaiting a new trial hearing. Hamilton, found guilty of a serious statutory offense, remains in custody as the motion for a new trial continues. Public petitions for and against bail highlighted community tension over the case and the victim. The court set November 21 for the new trial hearing and continuation of bail denial unless a new trial is granted. Governor Harrison urges Philippine wartime economy and higher taxes to support government needs.
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Jackson County
Brand
Angelo Hamilton
Liberty
Hamilton
Jackson Superior Court
Jackson
Guity
Bond
Mo Ton
Bell
Francis Burton Harrison
Senators Back Cotton Relief Plan In War Tax Bill
Washington October 17 Senators Clarke Hoke Smith Vardaman White and Smith of South Carolina fought a last day battle over the cotton relief measure in the war tax bill voting with Republicans to delay action. Democratic leaders rallied to defeat the coalition and the bill passed 34 to 22, imposing about a hundred million dollars in extra taxes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Clarke
Hoke Smith
Vardaman
White
Smith
South Carolina
Peace Prayer for Nation and World
Collected prayer pledges guardianship of peace and treasure of humankind amid global chaos. A speaker asks God to keep trust pure, guide disarmament, and spare nations from war while America leads with wisdom and unity.
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Columbia
Jens K. Grondahl
Cam
All Day North Georgia Singing Set in Athens
North Georgia union group plans October 24 singing in Athens under Prof. J. B. Vaughan. Expect large turnout with ribbon badges for attendees. Musicians and instruments urged to join for an all day event starting at 10 a.m. with singers from Jefferson and Clarkesville and others, including guests from South Carolina.
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Athens
North Georgia Union Singing Association
J. B. Vaughan
North Georgia
Habersham
Hart
Jackson
Elbert
South Carolina
Jackson County
Collier
Jefferson
T. J. Gastley
Clarkesville
Banker's Death in Pensacola Store Linked to Financial Worries
F E B Brawner former bank president school board head and prominent merchant in Pensacola shot himself in his store today. He killed himself in front of his wife and several employees as recent acquittal on misapplication charges shadows his finances. Police consider financial worries the likely cause.
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Associated Press
Pensa
Fla
F. E B. Brawner
Sus
Ded Pensacola State Bank
County School Board
Neighbors Offer Short Course Scholarships in Athens
The Neighbors notes two short course scholarships in the State College of Agriculture at Athens funded by Elbert County girls club backers. The exhibit is set for Saturday October 24 in Elberton with other prizes like canning outfits and club pins.
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State College of Agriculture
Athens
Elbert County
U. S. Department
State College
Elberton
A Breath from the Mountains In Dahlonega News
The article notes Frank Tolbert first to ship cotton to the gin on Mendora and Sons land near Crane's Hill, mocks speed ordinances as ineffective, and recounts odd local incidents. It mentions a cotton patch twenty years ago, a town sign stolen to a tree, a Washington convention invitation, and skepticism about hookworm warnings plus advice about treating leg risings with home remedies.
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Frank Tolbert
B. EB. Mendora & Sons
Crane's Hill
Washington Postponement Fails In Tax Bill Vote
Washington October 17 efforts by Southern senators to delay the war tax bill failed in a coalition with Republicans. The vote stood 32 to 25 with action postponed tonight.
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Associated Press
Washington
Freshet Drowned Six Cows On Jackson Farm
A freshet on the Oconee bottoms near Jackson county drowned six head of dairy cattle on J. T. Brown’s farm as rising waters swept bridges and damaged property. Twelve cows were stranded and two days of rain left them in poor condition despite efforts to save them. owners John Rider Geo. Freeman Bill Freeman Each Patterson each lost cattle.
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Jackson County
Oconee
J. T. Brown
John Rider
Geo. Freeman
Bill Freeman
Each Patterson
County Officers’ Four Year Terms Effective January 1917
An act changes county officer terms to four years starting January 1 1917, not 1916. Therefore the fall 1916 election will select all county officers including clerk, sheriff, treasurer, tax receiver and collector, coroner, and surveyor, with terms lasting four years and elections aligning with presidential years.
The Sorest Man in Debt to Honesty
A curious aphorism from a 19th century American crime tale notes a man who dropped a purse containing 90 dollars while robbing a chicken coop and fears to claim the property, arguing that honesty is the best policy.
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United States
Nation's Wiser Part in War Alleviation
A fragment reflecting Benjamin Franklin on a wiser part of mankind seeking to ease the calamities of war, noting that fools will wage wars while the prudent seek to reduce suffering. The quotation emphasizes restraint and humanitarian efforts during conflicts.
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Denjamin Franklio
Letters from the People 1914 Respond to College of Agriculture dispute
Alfred Akerman, a former College of Agriculture employee, writes that a health issue caused his withdrawal and disputes Dr. Soule's role. He cites his credentials, criticizes frequent changes at the college, notes financial losses from discontinued experiments, and calls for fair treatment and explanations.
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Dr. Soule
J. F. Hart
J. W. Hart
Johnson
Richardson
Arty
Nixon
Hite
McLaren
Carpenter
Bishop
Hollingshead
Jones
Creswell
College of Agriculture
Alfred Akerman
Candler's Plan 10 Finances Cotton Crop
Atlanta authorities report the Central Bank and Trust Corp led by Asa G. Candler announces a warehouse financing plan for cotton. The bank will loan six cents a pound and store crops until next July or longer with capacity for 5,000 bales per section. A. P. Coles says the scheme will take any amount from 100 bales to one million bales as demand dictates.
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Candler
Atlanta
Central, Bank and Trust Corporation
Asa G. Candler
South
Georgia
Fanta
Methodist University
A. P. Coles
Nine Year Old Girl Struck By Car On College Avenue
A nine year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs G A Tucker, was knocked down by a motorist from Princeton on College avenue near her home. The front wheel passed over her body. The driver halted and a physician was summoned. Initial reports suggested no serious injuries, though details were uncertain. Col Booth assisted and the driver was distraught after the incident.
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Litlle
G. A. Tucker
Vaughan
Princeton
Col. Booth
Ten Year Old Rescued After Five Hours In Flooded Creek
Athens attorney recalls a Jasper county freshet incident on Mud Creek when farmer H McCart and his ten year old son rode a two mule wagon into rising water. The wagon and mules were swept away, McCart drowned, and the boy clung to a tree for five hours before rescue.
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Athens
Jasper County
Shady Dale
H. McCart
Mud Creek
McCart
Warns Belligerent Nations to Respect Neutrality of United States
Senator Stone, chair of the foreign relations committee, told the Senate that belligerent nations must respect the rights of the United States as a neutral nation. He urged warring powers to recognize U S neutrality and keep faith with the United States or bear responsibility for any failures. He spoke after Senator Thomas of Colorado.
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United States
Associated Press
Washington
Senator Stone
Senate
United State
Missouri
Thomas
Colorado
Restoring Prosperity Through Constructive Industry Policy
The article argues prosperity rose from 1996 to 1906 when railroads invested, factories full, and mills filled orders, urging readers to resist demagoguery and support efforts that create jobs. It warns poverty and unemployment harm progress, quoting the Book of Hooks on survival and work.
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Geo. C. Scales
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University of Georgia
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