Life of Flynt Slowly Ebbs After Street Duel
Griffin Georgia April special report on Hon. J A Flynt in critical condition following a Monday night street duel that killed Captain W B Hudson. Dr Floyd McRae attended. Frank Flynt arrived to influence the outcome. Medical efforts continue with little hope of recovery. Captain Hudson buried at 10 this morning on Hill Street with large funeral turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
J. A. Flynt
W. B. Hudson
Floyd McRae
Atlanta
Frank Flynt
Washington, D. C
Cty
Hill Street
W. T. Irvine
First Methodist Church
Veara
Mayor Pro Tem Hill Acts in Mayors Absence in Macon
Mayor Pro Tem Hill acted as mayor in Macon Ga today due to Mayor Smith's absence. Smith traveled to Atlanta to deliver resolutions from the city council to Southern railway officials arranging shared use of the passenger station with Central Railroad, replacing the independent depot arrangement.
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Hill
Smith
Atlanta
Macon
Commitment trial postponed for Rice murder case
In Macon Georgia on an April date the commitment trial of R Riesz for the murder of John Bennett was postponed due to illness of defense attorney Washington Dessau. Justice Ballcom ordered the hearing moved to next Friday. Rice remains jailed pending the hearing.
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Rice
Macon
R. Riesz
John Bennett
Ballcom
Washington Dessau
Regular Quarterly Meeting Of Georgia Experiment Station Directors
The board of directors met yesterday in the office of Director Redding for routine business. They praised ongoing work in the horticultural and dairy departments under Professors Fulton and Willoughby. A steel water tank was authorized to replace wooden tanks, and the group viewed tomatoes peppers cucumbers radishes and lettuce during a station dinner.
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Grifin
The
Georgia Experiment Statin
Redding
Fulton and
Willoughby
Tomacé
Sam Jones Brother in His Place Rev Joe Jones Leads Tifton Revival
In Tifton Georgia on April 9 special report notes Rev Sam P Jones could not reach Tifton last Sunday as expected. His brother Rev Joe Jones now conducts the revival with assistance from local and neighboring county preachers continuing the meetings despite the absence of Sam P Jones.
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Sam Jones
Tifton
Sam P. Jones
Joe Joes
Missionary Union of Macon Presbytery Meets in Cuthbert
The Woman's Missionary Union of Macon presbytery meets in Cuthbert Ga inviting guests from multiple churches including Macon Americus Fort Gaines Moultrie Camilla Albany and Savannah. Leaders report growing infant stage strength and plan society organization next year as reports praise missionary spirit across represented churches.
Funeral of Mrs Stewart D Jones Largely Attended
The funeral services for Mrs Stewart D Jones were held this afternoon at the residence of E A Ross in Vineville Macon Ga with Rev F F Reese rector of Christ Episcopal church presiding. pallbearers listed and interment at Riverside cemetery.
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Macon
Stewart D. Jones
E. A. Ross
Vineville
F. F. Reese
Christ Episcopal Church
Messrs
W. A. Hedding
George H. Plant
L. C. Stevens
W. Db.lamar
H. M. Wortham
McEwen Johnston
B. P. Walker
Riverside Cemetery
Hubbard Pleads Guilty to Carrying Concealed Weapons
In Columbus Georgia on April 9 special report R W Hubbard a principal in an exciting street incident last week pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and was fined 50 dollars which he paid.
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Columbus
R. W. Hubbard
Bugsy
Danish Upper House Backs Ratification of Island Sale
In Copenhagen the upper house concluded its secret debate on the treaty selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. The opposition’s outright rejection failed 8 to 35. The landsthing majority calls for ratification after a secret elector vote, with 35 signers. electors must own property worth 2000 kronor plus. Twenty-two government supporters signed the minority favoring ratification without plebiscite.
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Copenhagen
Danish West Indies Islands
United States
Landsthing
Colonial Council
Danish West Indies
Moonshiners in New York Raid Unlicensed Still
Revenue officers raided a large unlicensed whisky still in New York City last night. The 16 proof spirits were seized and the plant valued at about 20 000 dollars with an estimated output of 1500 gallons daily. No one was in the building at the time. Also noted is news that Lord Strathcena, Canada’s high commissioner, received the freedom of Aberdeen for his services to Canada.
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New York
Lord Strathcena
Canada
Freedom of Aberdeen
Augusta Lockout Shuts All Classes in Augusta District
Augusta Ga April 9 Special Every mill in the Augusta district is closed as the manufacturers association locks out all operatives in retaliation for King mill strike. Plants at Aiken Vaucluse Graniteville Warrenville Bath Langley and Clearwater employ about 19000 men. No compromise or arbitration. A long siege is expected.
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Augusta
Manufacturers’ Association
King
House Creek
Aiken
Vaucluse
Graniteville
Warrenville
Bath
Langley
Clearwater
Union Exec Committee Takes No Action on Augusta Strike
Fall River April 9 The executive committee of the United Textile Workers of America met today and took no action on the Augusta Georgia mill strike. The matter will be discussed tomorrow morning it is understood.
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Fall River
Mass
Unmited Textile Workers of America
Augusta
Speedy Justice Sentences Floyd Reese for Murder in Georgia
In Waynesboro Georgia Floyd Reese a plantation overseer was tried within four days of the killing and convicted of shooting Anthony Lane. Judge Brinson will impose the death sentence tomorrow. The case followed a corn theft and a swift court action helped avert a likely lynching.
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Waynesboro
Floyd Reese
Anthony Fane
Reese
Brinson
McMaster
Cullen
Lane
Lkely
Georgia Knights of Honor elect officers at Macon convention
The Knights of Honor of Georgia met in Macon and elected officers for the order. Officers include grand dictator J. H. Skelton of Hartwell, grand treasurer W. A. Allen of Sylvester, grand guide G. A. Foote of Cartersville, and supreme representatives B. W. Ellis of Cuthbert and N. N. Hill of Atlanta. The group adjourned to meet again in Macon two years hence.
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Georgia
Macon
Steve R. Johnston
Atlanta
J. H. Skelton
Hartwell
L. M. White
Savannah
Grand View
T. A. Wight
Jackson
Edward Elder
Barnesville
I. N. Nash
Stone Mountain
W. A Allen
Sylvester
Grand Guide
A. M. Foote
Cartersville
M. BH. Welbourn
Augusta
Grand Guardian
J. A. W. Bullard
Griffin
J. M. Thornton
E. G. Johnsson
Cuthbert
J. E. Mullen
Rome
Grand
E. G. Johnson
J. 3. Bloodworth
B. W. Ellis
N. N. Hill
W. L. Pratt
W 0. Connor
Cave Spring
T. H. Snockley
Alleged Murderer Caught in Macon Georgia
James Booker, accused of killing a man in Savannah, was arrested in Macon. He says the other man, John, provoked him with an open knife and that he acted in self defense after throwing a prick that struck John. He denies knowledge of the fatality and bears a knife scar from a prior friendly tassel.
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James Booker
Savannah
Macon
Mason
Booker
Hamilton
Pat Pierce
John
Mecon
Negro Barbers Poisoned By Morphine Whisky
Waycross Georgia April 9 a colored barber Robert Branch employed in J W Newnan shop was poisoned today by a stranger who gave him a half pint of whisky in a bottle nearly all of which he drank He lapsed into unconsciousness and will probably die Dr R P Szelar analyzed the bottle and found morphine in the remainder
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Waycross
Robert Branch
J. W. Newnan
Southern
Branch
R. P. Szelar
Mission Training Conference for Emory Students
The third session of a missionary training conference opens at Emory College in Oxford Georgia with Dr Lovett of Atlanta preaching the opening sermon. Rev P L Cobb and H McCullough of Nashville lead the sessions to prepare students for foreign missionary work over several days in Fewhall and the church.
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Emory
Emory College
Oxford
Charch
Dr. Lovett
Atlanta
Wesleyan Christian Advocate
P. L. Cobb
H. McCullough
Nashville
Fewhall
Cobb
McCullough
Missionary Board
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Savannah invites Atlantic Coast Line HQ to Savannah
Savannah authorities plan to urge the Atlantic Coast Line to locate the consolidated system headquarters in the city after the Plant system comes under Coast Line control. Mayor Herman Myers sent a letter to ACL President W G Elliott with Atlanta backing from Colonel J H Estill. Cann is discussed as a possible eastern circuit superior judge candidate opposing Judge Pope Barrow.
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Savannah
Atlantic Coast Line
Consolidated
Coast Line
Herman Myers
J. H. Estill
Atlanta
W. G. Elliott
Cann
George T. Cann
Superior Court of the
Eastern Circuit
Chatham County
Pope Barrow
Marietta Poised to Host New Knights of Pythias Lodge
In Marietta Georgia a Knights of Pythias lodge is being organized with about thirty members. The preliminary meeting formed the Marietta lodge with officers including J. Ke W. Pields chancellor commander and K V Sanford vice chancellor. Lodges from Atlanta and other cities will be invited to assist in initiating members and formal organization soon.
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J. Ke W. Pields
K. Vv. Sanford
George E. Nolan
Reen
W. L. Pomeroy
James W. Legg
C. C. Grist
S. M. Collins
Baptist Sunday School Convention Programme at Eulaton
A detailed programme for the Baptist Sunday School Convention at Sulaton Brunswick Ga runs April 26 to 27 with prayer services, prayers and praise, introductory sermons, officer elections, and sessions on Bible teaching to the rising generation, pastor’s attitude, Sunday School as business or church opportunity, missions, membership growth, and a closing Sunday service led by Colonel John W. Bennett and others.
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Baptist Sunday School Convention
Eulaton
Brunswick
Sulaton
J. H. Corner
W. M. Gilmore
J. R. Bennett
M. O. Carter
W R. Thompson
W. A. Cain
W. J. Carsevell
F. &. Twitty
Hoa
J. FR. Bennett
W. H. Scruggs
G. W. Oquinn, Jr
W. E. Porter
Piedmont Association
R. L. Valentine
J. W. Roberson
Waycross
John W. Bennett
Germa
Indicted for Mail Fraud in Augusta Court
Warren P. Lovett was indicted in U S court for fraudulent use of the mail. Judge Speer adjourned the case to tomorrow to allow plaintiff lawyers to answer. General J Hud Douglass of Maryland attended. Mutual fire insurers planned for Georgia and South Carolina. Georgia Grocery Company placed under receivership by Judge Brunson at Waynesboro. Details withheld pending publication.
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Warren P. Lovett
Augusta
United States
Joseph B
Bryan Cumming
Ivey
Speer
J. Hud Douglass
Maryland
Judge Speer
Stewart Phinizy Mutual Fire Insurance Companies
Georgia
South Carolina
Mnits
Ikke Company
North Carolina
Reg
Georgia Grocery Company
E. J. Brunson
Waynesboro
Burke County
A. WW. Anderson
Spalding Fruit Uninjured in Cold Snap Report
Griffin Georgia April 9 Special The fruit in this section was not injured by the recent cold snap and a fair crop will likely be produced unless a future calamity occurs. There was a slight frost last night in a few places but it did not damage fruit or early vegetables.
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Spalding
Griffin
Death of Crowell Moore Sparks Suspicion in Macon
Crowell Moore died in Hot Springs after reportedly ingesting laudanum. Doctors failed to save him within hours of arrival. Questions linger about how the drug was taken and whether robbery was involved, as Moore left Macon with money but arrived penniless. Mrs. Moore seeks full details from Hot Springs authorities.
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Macon
Crowell Moore
Hot Springs
Ark
Jones County
Moore
Marshals Make Good Haul Near Young Harris Distillery
Blairsville Ga April 9 Special Deputy Marshals J B Johnson and W L Bowling found a large distillery near Young Harris Towns county Georgia. The operators fled but the still was seized and moved to Young Harris for safekeeping. The next day they returned and found a second still in operation with moonshine being produced under guard. Two men were arrested and jailed in Blairsville awaiting prosecution.
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Blairsville
J. B. Johnson
W. L. Bowling
Young Harris
Towns County
Georgia
Johnson
Joe Parson
North Carolina
Lower decision reversed in Mason v. Montgomery Street Ry
The Alabama Supreme Court reversed a Montgomery city court ruling in favor of J. M. Mason, a Methodist elder, who claimed $2,408 in damages for injuries after a fall blamed on timber left near the track. Mason was on the streetcar near a church when he alighted and tripped, suffering serious injuries.
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Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court Today
City Court of
Montgomery Street Railway Company
J. M. Mason
Mason
Forsyth Decoration Day Planned in Forsyth Georgia
Forsyth April 9 special The Ladies Memorial Association sets April 30 for decorating Confederate soldiers graves In Union City Professor HH Jackson president of Monroe College Forsyth will deliver the memorial address introduced by Hon J Cabaniss former congressman A Confederate veterans basket dinner will be provided and all local businesses will close in honor of the day.
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Forsyth
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Unis City
HH. S. Jackson
Monroe College
Cabaniss
Miss Inman Resting Easy After Illness At Home
Mrs. Walker reports Miss Inman aged 11 at 445 Venentree Street resting easy early this morning. No marked improvement noted in her condition though a steady recovery is hoped by a large circle of friends.
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Miss Inman
Walker BP. Inman
Venentree Street
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