Defense rests in coal mine murder case at Herrin
The Herrin murder trial defense rested after hearing nearly a hundred witnesses offering alibis for six defendants led by Hugh Willis, a United Mine Workers official. Final arguments were set to begin tomorrow as prosecutors argued about witness alibis and timing.
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Monroe Sheriff Robert C. Bittick Dies in Macon Hospital
Sheriff Robert C. Bittick of Monroe County died in a Macon hospital after three major operations for appendicitis. He had served three years as sheriff and is survived by his widow, five children, his mother, and several siblings. Funeral arrangements set for Forsyth.
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Physicians say Lenin's illness may be incurable
Wien April 5 The physicians treating Nikolai Lenin Dr Von Struempell of Leipzig and Dr Nonne of Hamburg returned via Riga via Moscow. They hinted he may die or suffer indefinitely from paralysis and that his condition is incurable. Lenin remains guarded with doctors allowed limited visits. Baltic press notes specialists are summoned with a fee reported at 5000 dollars per call.
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Americus school head reelected in Americus Ga
Americus board of education re elected J. E. Mathig as superintendent of city schools at its annual meeting. Election of faculties for sartoun schools was deferred pending recommendations from the superintendent. Mathig has served here 19 years and introduced modern ideas during his tenure.
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Tornado Toll in Alexandria Pineville Mounts to Seventeen
Rushed Louisiana towns tally damage from Wednesday tornadoes. Alexandria and Pineville report 17 dead and over 160 injured as Red Cross supplies tents cots and blankets from Memphis. About 1,200 buildings damaged across the affected area with many homeless. relief funds surpass 12000 dollars as communities rally and Red Cross teams set up emergency stations.
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Population gains in Chatham as school census totals rise
Savannah April 5. First city and county census since 1917 shows Chatham County Savannah gaining 302 school children aged 6 to 13. Illiteracy cut from 221 to 42 in two years. 23,206 school children overall with white gain of 2,854 and colored gain of 2,368 in five years. Americus reports 2,259 total pupils with 1,009 whites and 1,200 negros.
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Walker Addresses Americus Rotary on Georgia Politics
Governor elect Clifford M. Walker spoke at the Americus Rotary Club luncheon promising to focus on state business rather than U S Senate ambitions. He argued for abolishing the current tax equalization law to craft a stable tax system and discussed incentives for New England mills to relocate to Georgia. He noted the nation moves toward an income tax and addressed misreporting of his tax stance.
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Harding Ends Vacation in Augusta to Return Monday
President Harding will return to the White House next Monday after concluding a southern vacation. Secretary Christian announced the president and Mrs. Harding would leave Augusta Saturday evening and arrive in Washington by midday Sunday. The trip will cut short invitations to visit elites between Augusta and Washington as pressing matters await in the capital.
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Patterson Gets Three To Five Years For Auto Theft
Athans Cin Apel special reports H M Patterson, a young white man, arrested in Florida weeks ago while in possession of the stolen car of Dr RR Grace of Albany. Dougherty Superior Court Wednesday convicted him and sentenced him to three to five years in prison. The case posed an unusual question.
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Grace
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Patterson Plea For Trial By Guilty Plea Over Tagal
Patterson entered a guilty plea during arraignment but asserted innocence under questioning by Judge Custer. He claimed the plea protected another man named Marsbhd, who faced an indictment. Patterson admitted adopting the alias to hide from relatives, while the co charge against Marshall was dismissed. The court ordered Patterson to be sentenced after evidence failed to convict him. a three to five year term was considered but not imposed and a plea offer of 12 months was discussed by officials.
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