Pelham Dispensary Battle Tests Local Authority
In Pelham Georgia local council creates a dispensary ordinance under guidance from counsel. Dispensary funds go to the school board, while opponents sue to halt operations. Judge Spence delays, a warrant is issued for the manager for illegal sale, and daily arrests are threatened as the dispute drags toward the superior court.
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Camilla
Felham
Teancil
Thime
Mitchell County
Butler Et al
Merritt
Drs
Supreme Court
Drv
Tve County
Coms Roners
Mitchel
Peinémt
Coursel
Pelham
Gaid
Spence
Aragera
G. W. Bowen
Ety Court
Bowen
Hs Gtatemaut
Co Tt
Ithens
Wenvenva
Tve
Griffin to have a new mill in Griffin Georgia
Griffin Georgia April 4 Special Griffin will gain another large cotton mill the Loyd Mangham Manufacturing Company to produce the finest southern goods. Capital stock stands at 200000 with most subscribed. Building contracts let and machinery ordered for 1040 spindles. When the next cotton crop arrives Griffin will have five mills using local cotton.
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Griffin
Loyd-Mangham Manufacturing Company
Warren Superior Court Opens in Warrenton Next Week
The spring term of Warren superior court will convene in Warrenton Georgia next week. Several cases of interest are to be tried and some of the best lawyers in the state will appear, including Hon Thomas B Wittson. Authors expect vigorous proceedings and notable work.
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Warren Superior Court
Barnett
Warrenton
Thomas B. Wittson
Ciceronians Win in the Mercer Champion Debate
Macon Georgia April 4 Special In the champion debate between the law class and the Ciceronians the latter won The question was Resolved That Georgia should have an educational qualification for voting The law class argued it would boost education The Ciceronians rebutted claiming disfranchisement would create two antagonistic classes The decision favored the negative
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Macon
Georgia
W. N. McGehee
Skelton
Lawson Lamar
E. Q. Sanders
J P. Gash
W. J. DeLoach
Clas
Macon Presses Encampment For Rifle Teams This Summer
Savannah leads as the favored host city for the state military rifle encampment. Colonel Huguenin urges Macon due to central location, but Colonel Cann has not replied and will confer with the governor in Atlanta. A $3,000 appropriation is allotted, and Savannah’s superior range may secure the shoot.
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Savannah
Macon
Ed Hughiuth
George T. Cann
Huguenin
Cann
Atlanta
Postmaster for Elberton Chosen after Bitter Fight
Elberton Georgia April 4 Special the postmaster position for Elberton is settled with Carroll Heard named postmaster and Mrs Cornelia Hairston as first assistant Heard’s name has been sent to the Senate for quick confirmation The office pays about 32 20 and serves a large area with four rural free delivery routes The contest involved Miss Ella May Henry and Mrs Hairston Bard side backed other aspirants before the final arrangement was reached and is expected to ensure efficient service.
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Elberton
Carrol
Heard
Cornelia Hairston
Senate
Satisfacton
Mise Ella May Henry
Drilling at University Highlights Medal Drill
At Athens Georgia April 4 special report shows heavy student drilling at the university with virtually all students involved. Three preliminary drills will select about twenty seven men for the commencement medal competition. Julian Baxter of Atlanta won last year’s medal and Company B captured the company drill as captains push their men to repeat or seize the honors.
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Athens
Julian Baxter
Atlanta
Resignation of a Pastor in Macon Georgia
Rev. J. B. K. Smith resigns as pastor of Second Baptist Church Macon in April. He will resume law practice in Macon. he cites deacons dislike of his Mason and Confederate Veterans memberships and not preaching on the second coming as reasons. He defends right to choose sermons and notes admission to the bar in Columbus in 18%.
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J. B. K. Smith
Macon
Second Baptist Church
Law
Smith
South
Masons
Southern Railway Trainmaster Faces Street Blockade Case
Macon Ga April 4 Trainmaster Keith of the Southern railway was charged in the recorder s court with blockading a street crossing with a train beyond the three minute limit. The recorder fined Keith but suspended payment until bond is arranged for an appeal, saying the railroad company should pay the penalty.
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Southern
Macon
Keith
Southern Railway
Recorders Court
Southern Road
Walter Harris
Dessau, Harris & Harris
Harris
Bond
Convention of the Chiefs Set for Louisville May 7
Macon police chief reports the ninth annual convention of the National Association of Chiefs of Police of the United States and Canada will meet in Louisville Kentucky May 7 for four days. Officials plan extensive business sessions and guest papers on fugitives, criminal identification, juvenile crime, and police force improvements. Foreign authorities are expected to attend and topics include reform and enforcement strategies.
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Louisville
Macon
National Association of Chiefs of Police
United States
Canada
Germans Come to Old Georgia Colony Near Brunswick
Seventeen more German American colonists arrived by Southern Railway, bringing Glynn county’s immigrant population to about one hundred in weeks. The settlers from southern Russia aim to establish homes, schools, and churches near Brunswick, with promoter Alex Legler pledging to settle backcountry wasteland. Local officials and landowners support drainage and settlement to prevent disease as the movement grows.
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Brunswick
Southern Railway
Glynn County
Great Northwest
Russia
Alexander I
Clynn
Alex Legler
Colon
Brunewick
Southern Railwuay
Messrs. Brcbston, Fendig & Co
J. F P
Guerry Backed by R. C. Tapp in Georgia Governor Race
Ridney C. Tapp of Atlanta spoke in Dallas Georgia urging Dupont Guerry for governor. He attacked railroad tax practices and lobbyism, urged Georgia courts keep monopolies under state jurisdiction, and praised open debate on vital issues before the June election. He invoked Toombs, Durant and Guerry as patriotic figures.
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Atlanta
Dallas
Ridney c. Tapp
Dupont Wguerry
Georgia
Southern Railroad
Kimball House
Toombs
Ali
Stephens
Durant Guerry
Depoent Guerry
Cm Tudingte
Sond Old Commonwealth
Munder
Durant Gistry
Reelection bid by Carroll County Sheriff and deputy
Sheriff Merrell and Deputy Webb of Carroll County Georgia announce candidacy to seek another term. They faced tough early challenges including three prisoner lynching attempts and one night of deadly mob violence, which Sheriff Merrell responded to by shooting the mob’s tent to protect the jail and prisoner.
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Merrell
Webb
Carroll County
Carrollton
Joe EL Merrell
Joe P. Webb
Publc
Sheriff's Office
Georgia
Mertelt
Three Boys Burned to Death in Alabama House Fire
Three colored boys ages 12 14 and 16 perished when a fire swept their Alexandria Alabama home early this morning The house housed six children with three barely escaping and receiving injuries Their father Chris McDaniel owned the dwelling and the cause of the blaze could not be learned at this time
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Anniston
Ala
Alexandria
Chris McDaniel
Constitutional convention adopts suffrage plan in Richmond
Richmond April reports the constitutional convention adopting the suffrage plan by a large majority. Rescinding resolutions were debated and largely rejected except on hold‑over senate changes and election of supreme court judges by the people. Tax reduction retained by a large majority. An adjournment to May 22 was approved by a large majority.
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Richmond
Senate
Supreme Court
Address of Hon J C C Black at Mercer College
The Distinguished Georgian speaks to Mercer students in Macon on April 4 delivering life guidance. He praises the family shaping character and urges focus on personal strengths, responsibility, and the value of effort and money as power for good, while warning against past-glory thinking. He also speaks to Mercer Law students present.
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Mercer
Macon
J. C Black
Ufe
Flo
Haa
Cheap Rates to Convention in Brunswick GA
South Georgia railroads offer one fare round trip to Brunswick for the sugar cane and cassava convention on April 12. Farmers from the region show strong interest and will travel to hear Secretary Wilson and other speakers discuss planting the two crops.
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Brunswick
South Georgia
Wilson
Hops Sarsaparilla Promoted as Digestive Aid
An advertisement touts Hops Sarsaparilla as a superior remedy for the body. It claims to build up strength purify the blood and regulate digestion.
The Lepgards Spots Review by Thos Dicks
A catalog style note on The Lepgards Spots by Thos Dicks, noting its appeal to southern readers and its sale by John M. Miller Co in Atsta on 39 Marletta. The brief mentions its widespread interest and availability through the listed bookseller.
Twinkle Entered In Races A Georgia Mare
Twin kle, the 6 year old pacing mare owned by Douglas Boyd of Griffin Georgia, has been entered in races with purses exceeding 40000 dollars. The horse is under the care of Scott Hudson of Lexington Kentucky, a renowned trainer. Boyd believes Twinkle is as valuable as any horse from the bluegrass region and will race at major meets across the country in spring and summer.
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Georgia
Kentucky
Griffin
Twinkle
Douglas Boyd
Scott Hudson
Lexington
Mr. Boyd
Blue Grass
Winkle
Randolph County Primary Vote Leads to Wide Ranges
Cuthbert Georgia April 4 A Democratic primary produced over 1000 votes with key results including Duggan defeating Dewis for the house by eighty five votes. EvS wins for clerk Bynum sheriff Saxon receiver Shelley collector Arthur treasurer Gay surveyor Blackshear coroner.
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Cuthbert
Duggan
Dewis
Evs
Bynum
Saxon
Shelley
Arthur
Gay
Blackshear
Beck Speaks in Norwood for State School Commissioner
A J Beck, candidate for state school commissioner, addressed Warren County voters at Norwood city hall. He reiterated charges against Mr Glenn from his Atlanta speech, offered to provide sources and evidence, and received warm congratulations and renewed support from the audience.
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Warren
Norwood
A J. Beck
City Hall
Lne
Atlanta
Glenn
Hig
Berk
Tragedy in Hancock County Claims Columbus Boyer Life
In Sparta Georgia on April 4 a prom inent planter and lumber dealer, Columbus Boyer, was shot three times and killed about miles from town by Brooks Brown. The event occurred at 11 o’clock and the motive remains unclear as authorities investigate.
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Columbus Boyer
Brooks Brown
Sparta
Boyer
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