Black Man Sentenced to Hang for Rock Spring Street Murder
Hezekiah Steven, a Black man, was found guilty of premeditated murder for fatally striking his wife on Rock Spring Street. A jury of peers convicted him without recommendation, and Judge Thomas and Col. Max Michael defended him. sentencing is expected Friday. The defendant allegedly threatened to kill his wife earlier that evening.
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Hezekiah Steven
Rock Spring Street
Thomas
Col
Max Michael
Mkely
Arizona primary marks first state level elections in new regime
In Phoenix on Oct 24, Arizona voters cast ballots in the first direct primary for governor and other officials as New Mexico adopts a convention plan. The results may be delayed due to vast territory, but strong turnout signals high interest in self government as Arizonans prepare for December state elections.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Arisons
New Mexico
Congress
United States
House of Representatives
House
Senate
State Supreme Court
EB. W. Wells
Prescott
George H. Young
H. A. Hughes
George W. P. Hunt
Globe
T. F. Weedin
Florence
P. W. Galentine
Ben
Socialist Party
Local Businessman M. B. Bell Dies in Suspected Suicide
M B Bell a prominent Athens merchant and elder of Congressman Thos M Bell of Georgia was found dead in his bed by his seven year old son. Police report indicates death by his own hand amid months of severe nervous condition. Bell Brothers Marble Company, long a fixture in Athens, faced recent turmoil. Funeral plans set for Cleveland, White County. Relatives and friends mourn widespread sorrow.
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Mark B. Bell
Orother
Thos. M. Bell
Ninth
Georgia
Hls
Mr. Bell
Mr .Bell
Athens
Gainesville
Bell Brothers’ Marble Company
Congressman Bell
Messrs
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Lester
Ollie Bell
T. M. Bell
Cleveland
White
Bell Waam
Mountain
Democratic Aspirants Dominate State Senate Race Field
The piece notes strong Democratic interest in the upcoming state legislature with far more candidates for U S Senate than Republicans. Prominent Democrats listed include Col. H. L. Pickett Tombstone Eugene Ives Tucson and Eugene Brady O Neill Phoenix. Other aspirants are J H Robertson M A Smith and H F Ashurst R M Ling. Republicans back John S Williams for Congress and Democrats field multiple candidates for other statewide posts.
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United States
Col. H. L. Pickett
Tombstone
Eugene 3. Ives
Tucson
Southern Pacific Railroad
Eugene Brady O’neill
Phoenix
Mulford Winsor
Yuma
Lamar Cobb
Clifton
Carl Hayden
John Halkberg
Jerome
Tfket
Washington boosts growth with new business plans
Washington aims for rapid expansion as three new business ventures are arranged and negotiations continue for several others. Building activity surges with mercantile space at a premium and plans for a modern 30 to 40 room office building. The Chamber of Commerce credits the boosting campaign for stronger homeseeker inquiries.
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Washington, Ga
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
State fights rail lease over interstate freight rates in Georgia
Atlanta Oct. 24 A clash between state power and corporate rights forms as Governor Hoke Smith and the Georgia railroad commission seek to compel the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad, lessee of the Western and Atlantic, to haul freight between Georgia points and Chattanooga at the same rates charged within the state. The railroad argues the lease voids such a condition under federal commerce clause. Governor Smith’s demand for compliance in state traffic is tied to interstate rates and the case could set a legacy for his successor.
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Atlanta
Nashville, Chattanooga
United States
Smith
Western and Atlantic Railroad Company
State Railroad Commission
Chattanooga
Georgia
Railroad
Railroad Commission
Lessee
Nashville
St. Louis
Western
Atlantic
Georgian land swap offer tops Chicago investment bid
A Des Moines capitalist proposed exchanging a solid block of Chicago business property valued around 600000 dollars for South Georgia farming lands to a Waycross real estate firm. He argues Georgia land offers greater chance of value growth than Chicago blocks or other American cities.
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Waycross
Georgia
Des Moines
Iowa
Chicago
South Georgia
America
Defense shifts in Darnell killing case at Danielsville
Oct 24 report notes W P Darnell's son claims self defense after he shot the taligo farmer. Debate rises over whether the lessee company violated railroad rules and faced $5000 penalties. State and federal court options loom as lease terms run to 1920 with potential transfer to US court.
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Danielsville
W. P. Darnell
Banner offers reward for defrauding R F D route man
The Banner offers twenty five dollars for the arrest of a young man signing as W A Smith who defrauded colored residents along a Athens area R F D mail route. Receipts dated September were altered to look like October. Victims include W Williams and W Barnett and Malinda Billups. The paper urges the public to aid in catching the swindler and bring him to justice.
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W. A. Smith
Athens
W. A
Smith
W. Williams
W. Barnett
Georgia poised for gridiron top tier after Sewanee win
Georgia looks set for a high finish in 1911 alongside Vanderbilt and Auburn after defeating Sewanee. Analysts expect fierce races for third place with Sewanee, Tech, and Alabama also in contention. Tech Alabama clash cited as pivotal, Georgia and Mercer noted as improving while Clemson and Mercer are weaker. Vanderbilt Georgia looming matchup could decide the title, with Savannah hosting the Auburn game forming a crucial late-season test.
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Sewanee
Georgia
Vanderbilt
Auburn
McGugins Commodores
Sewanee Mountaineers
Cope
Gillem
Alabama
Tech
Yellow Jacket
Heisman
Clemson
Mercer
Tennessee
Georgis
Savannah
Farm Demonstrators Hold Profitable Sessions on Day Two
In Georgia eighty five farm demonstrators from numerous counties met at City Hall and State College building for reports and exchanges on cooperative extension work. State Agent EB Gentry summarized a year of results showing corn yields rising from 11 to 14.3 bushels per acre and seed cotton gains, with 150 grade Percheron mares and two Thoroughbred stallions purchased. Subsequent sessions featured reports from state clubs, district work, and plans for next year with lectures by Prof. C H Benson and others.
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EB. Gentry
Georgia
Farmers of
Gentry
State College of Agriculture
J. Phil Campbell
Creswell
Bradford
C. H. Benson
Washington
Felix Williams
Carrollton
W. O. Corneius
J. G. Oliver
C. M. Down
W. N. Manning
Funston
W. A. Hill
Georgetown
W. C. Lewis
Wellston
J. T. Pittman
Attapulgua
J. D. McGee
Knoxville
T. Halliday
Lumpkin
R. D. Gay
Cuthbert
G. L. Harris
Palmetto
C. L. Foster
Dalton
W. H. Daniel
Newnan
L. C. Davis
LaGrange
V. L. Collier
Meansville
D. B. Eskow
Eastandlee
Hunter
Decatur
Cox
Cass Station
B. J. Davis
Tayloraville
J. G. Trapnell
Metter
L. L. Parker
Daisy
B. 8
Mooney
Stateabovo
B. W. Cubbedge
Guyton
D. H. Smith
Swainsboro
W. A. Logue
Gibson
P. D. Johnson
Covington
W. W. Yates
Temple
J. T. Waters
Gainesville
W. R. Tucker
Summerville
J. W. South
Martin
J. W. West
Fort Gaines
O. L. Peacock
Ellaville
L. G. Collins
Camilla
Collins
Blakely
C. V. Cunningham
Americus
Macon
W. O. Cornelius
Cedartown
M. Down
Union City
Johnson
Oxford
B. Coogler
Jonesboro
B. Brown
McDonough
J. G. Tolleson
Monticello
J. BE
W. Smith
Waycross
M. W. Walker
Blackshear
E. Morgan
E. T. Jackson
D. J. Pitts
Bowman
P. B. Mundy
Harlem
J. W. Preston
Newton
W. W. Rast
Pidcock
J. A. Booker
Ft. Valley
C. H. Strangward
Sylvester
W.R. Staith
Fender
M. Richardson
Hartwell
J. B. Tyre
Dublin
J. C. Newsome
W. G. Middlebrooks
Walden
J. A. Chastain
Thomasville
E. Gentry
H. E. Lavely
Boys’ Corn Club
Stevenson
Winterville Guests Mentioned in Social Notes
Winterville residents Maconas P. terrey, Misaea Jackson, and Elder from Athens were guests of Miss Annie Love Thornton last week. Miss Beulah Dunlap is at home again after visiting Macon and Powelton.
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P . t+ terre ry
Misaea Jackson and Elder
Athens
Misa Annie Love Thornton
Misa Beulah Dunlap
Macon
Powelton
Miss Grace Johnson Visits Atlanta Friends For Period
Miss Grace Johnson visits Atlanta to spend time with friends. Weekend visitors to our town include Mion Margaret Waggoner of Breanu and Mr. G O C, Mrs. George L Murrett, and Miss Ermine Murrett.
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Grace Johnson
Atlanta
Margaret Waggoner
Brenau
G. OC
George L. Murrett
Ermine Murrett
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