Murdered and then cremated in Rabun county fire
Alberry Garrett's house in Rabun county burned last Saturday night. Garrett and a man named Renfield died in the flames with only small portions of their bodies found. Authorities report threats against Garrett after he testified to the grand jury about Mrs. Leonard Coffee keeping a disorderly house. Mrs. Coffee, her daughter, and Anderson Eller were arrested. more arrests expected amid great excitement.
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Miawassee
Alberry Garrett
Rabun County
Garrett
Renfield
Clayton
Rabun Superior Court
Leonard Coffee
Trial of Henry Fulcher In Jefferson Ga Opens With Witness
In Jefferson Georgia the trial of Henry R Fulcher for the murder of Frank M Holliday proceeds with principal witness Dick Freeman on the stand Freeman testified that Fulcher struck Holliday on the head with an ax after they visited Holliday's house Freeman said he feared Fulcher and his friends would kill him Freeman faltered and sought protection from the judge who reassured him Freeman was removed from the courtroom for safety as the trial continued through the night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson, Ga
Henry R. Fulcher
Frank M. Holliday
Lady of Holliday
Holliday
Senry R. Fulcher
Dick Freeman
Fulcher
Freeman
Grand Jury
Russell
Erwin Will Seek Greene and Gaynors in Trial Here
Savannah, April 5. Special. District Attorney Marlon Erwin says he will bring E. D. Greene and the Gaynors to trial here by regular legal channels. He argues Judge Brown erred in keeping indictments and may move witnesses to New York if needed, even at great expense, to uphold the government’s case and bring the defendants to the bar of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Marlon Erwin
E. D. Greene
Gaynors
Brown
Erwin
New York City
New York
Carter
Consolidated Street Railway Company
Emmett Barnes
Barnes
Macon
Felton
Macon Navigation Company
F. W. Stallings
Supreme Court
Brunswick
Navigation Company
Dagher
Ocmulgee
Steps to Nullify Decision Surprises Washington Officials
Judge Brown of the U S district court in New York refused a warrant for removal of contractors B D Greene J F E F and W T Gaynor linked to Savannah frauds tied to Captain Carter. Griggs called it unwarranted by law Richards said it thwarts justice. Government plans to act to nullify the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brown
United States District Court of New York
B. D. Greene
J. F
E. F
W. T. Gaynor
Savannah
Carter
Department of Justice
Griggs
United States
Richards
Fruit Growers Adjourn After Notable North Georgia Meet
The North Georgia Fruit Growers Institute at Adairsville Ga ended a highly successful session with talks by Judge George F Gober Professor Scott Quaintance Dr Howard Felton President Miller and Mr Fugazzi. The gathering represented about 250000 trees and focused on railroad shipping rates for northern markets with Judge Gober as chair. A conference with railroad officials will be arranged to address ice and car shortages as peaches ripen. The convention thanked local citizens and railroads for hospitality and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adairsville
North Georgia Fruit Growers’ Institute
George F. Gober
Scott
Quaintance
Howard Felton
Miller
Fugazzi
General Gordon Ill in Arkansas Forces Cancellation of Lectures
General John B. Gordon, lecturing in Arkansas, fell ill at Major Horner’s home in Helena. He canceled engagements at Brinkley after a crowded talk in Helena, was under a physician’s care, and may stay several days though the illness is not considered dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Ark
John B. Gordon
John J. Horner
General Gordon
Mariana
Brinkley
Nine Houses Burn in South Macon
Fire destroyed nine residences in South Macon after spreading from the Powers home. A high wind hindered response as eight more buildings were burned. many occupants were left homeless and some blamed annexation opposition. Authorities listed numerous destroyed properties and insurance gaps.
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Macon
Constitution Bureau
Brown
Umits
C. B. Self
Sallie . Powers
John Hall
C. B. Belt
J. B. Philips
Smith
A. Dewher Ty
Georgia Loan and Trust Company
Otis Kaden
Tom Treadwell
Charles Baker
George Burnett
A. J. Smith
South Macon
Recreation Club
J. W. Cabaniss
H. MicHatton
Stuart Davis
W Od
Massy
Nisvel
Little
J. L. Barfield
George Rowell
Joe ‘Rurner
Gray Culeman
U. W. Masay
Muscogee County See Broad Field of Local Candidacy
In Muscogee county and likely most Georgia counties, many candidates are mobilizing voters as the registration surge becomes full. Labor groups push registration with extended hours at Tax Collector Andrews office while rival Van Marcus enters the tax collector race. Marcus, Empire Mills secretary treasurer, vies against the long serving incumbent. Every county office in Muscogee faces opposition this cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscogee
Georgia
Andrews
van Marcus
Muscogee County
Marcus
Empire Mills
Gwinnett County Democratic Executive Set To Meet Tomorrow
The Gwinnett County Democratic executive committee plans a meeting next Saturday to decide on a May 5 primary for all offices to avoid two primaries. Candidates for the senate include L. F. McDonald W. T. Smith J. E. McElroy and H. W. Rhodes. House hopefuls are N. L. Hutchins T. A. Pate G. A. Clements and J. A. Perry. Mr C H Brand urges a strictly white sober primary with penalties for violators and calls for broad white voter participation and full registration before May 5.
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Brand
Lawrenceville
House
Senate
L. F. McDonald
W. T. Smith
J. E. McElroy
H. W. Rhodes
N. L. Hutchins
T. A. Pate
G. A. Clements
J. A. Perry
Messrs. Hutchins
Pate
Newa-Herald
C. H. Brand
Democratic Executive Committee
Gwinnet
Heeler
State Executive Committee
Gilmer County
Elijay
Sont Fee Ee
Democratic
Wreck on Fort Worth and Denver City Line Kills Two
A severe 3 55 AM wreck near Magente Fort Worth and Denver City line leaves two dead and several injured. The southbound No 2 train piled in a mass after striking track washout with fire breaking out amid debris. Dead are John F Dane mall clerk Denver and John J Kuntz passenger unknown residence. injured include A M Croggan Frank Lane James French Herbert Bonebreak Engineer McNeal and others.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Denver City
Magente
John F. Dane
Denver
John J. Kuntz
Frank Lane
James French
Herbert Bonebreak
el Reno
Okla
McNeal
Wremin Dobbs
Charles Hall
Express
J. B. Chapman
J. W. Goode
Mills
Mettinnis
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Registration in Muscogee Democrats to register by May 5
Columbus Georgia April 5 in Muscogee county the expectation is that nearly every Democrat will be registered by May 5 despite registration books for the primary closing then whites typically number 2200 to 2300 with over half already registered Tax Collector Andrews told The Constitution correspondent that practically every white voter will register and the books will stay open until May 5 one month from tomorrow
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Columbus
Muscogee County
Andrews
Jageson County Democrats Indorse Judge Russell for Senate
Jackson county Democratic executive committee met at Jefferson. Judge H W Beek elected chairman. a May 15 primary for Congress, statehouse, and county offices set. Voters must align with party. W J Bryan urged to hear the ticket. R B Russell endorsed for United States Senate.
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Russell
United States
Jefferson
Jackson County
H. W. Beek
C. W. Webb
Congress
Statehouse
W. J. Bryan
National Democracy
R. B. Russell
United States Senate
Candler
Ficers
H. W. Bell
Brooks County
Quitman
New Democratic Executive Committee
Wffe
M. Baum
J. W. Edmonton
J. W. Ramsey
State Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic Party
W. W. Walker
Dublin mill plans show southern factory hopes and fears
Mr G Corker and Mr William Pritchett returned from Boston to push a Dublin cotton mill project. They paid cash over 1000 for textile machinery to be delivered between September and November, with total cost near 180 000. Corker warned eastern machinery makers are throttling southern mill growth, noting prior contract trouble with D A Tompkins of Charlotte and indifference from Lowell suppliers. Ghazi Osman Nubar Pasha, hero of Plevna, died aged about 73 after brief illness, born in 182.
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Southern Will
Dublin
G. Corker
Dublin Cotton Mills
Boston
Mass
William Pritchett
Messrs. Corker
Pritchett
Corker
Georgia
D. A. Tompkins Company
Charlotte
N. C
Tompkins Company
Lowell, Mass
Lowell
Messrs, Corker
South
Hero
Plevna
Constantinople
Revival at Walker Street Methodist draws many converts
A revival led by Dr. McFerren and Rev. B. F. Fraser at Walker Street Methodist Church reports eleven new members. Professor Mackay directs singing with services at 9 am and 9 pm daily. Saturday features a Fathers and Mothers service. next Sunday a men’s service at 3 pm. Wheeler's Cavalry Association meeting at the state capitol tonight at 3 pm for officer elections and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Street Methodist Church
McFerren
B. F. Fraser
Professor Mackay
Wheeler's Cavalry
Wheeler's Cavalry Association
State Capitol
Will Sing The Old Hymns At First Methodist Tonight
An evening of worship titled An Evening with the World's Best Hymns will be presented at the First Methodist Church under Epworth Reading College. Dr. R J Bigham will conduct with congregational singing and quartets, featuring hymns like Rock of Ages and From Greenland's Icy Mountains along with close by solos and duets.
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First Methodist Church
Epworth Reading College
R. J. Bigham
Jesus
W. F. Glenn
D.D
George W. Yarbrough
Sarah McDonald Sheridan
Messrs, Cundell
Peters
Richmond
Beck
Greenland
Synod Assembly Meets Today On Loyd Garnett Corner
The second presbytery of the Associated Reform Synod of the South meets at 11.00 am at Associated Reform Presbyterian church on Garnett and Loyd streets with EB Kennedy of Bartow Florida delivering opening sermon. About thirty delegates attend for a session through Sunday with two services daily. Also Sunday afternoon at 3.00 pm a session on enlisting members for Sunday School led by BE H Thornton Bam D Jones and W A Lynch with impromptu speeches. all invited. In Huntsville Alabama on March 6 the Republican District Committee calls an eighth district convention at Decatur on April 11 to nominate two delegates to the national convention. Candidates: J A Steele Fred Arn F Ashford and R V Casha.
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Newsy
First Baptist Church
Macon
M.C.A
LaTaste
National Travelers’ Protective Association, S
Felton
Houston County
Reform Presbyterians
Loyd and
Garnett Streets
Associated Reform Synod of the
Avanta Capust
BE. H. Thornton
Bam D. Jones
W. A. Lynch
Republican District Committee
Hunteville
Ala
Distict
Republican Executive Committee
Eighth Congressional District
Decatur
J. A. Steele
Huntsville
Fred Arn
Scottsboro
F. Ashford
Courtland
R. V. Cash 4A
Cai
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