Futch Brothers Taken to Chatham County for Safe Keeping
Savannah April Special reports Futch brothers convicted in Tattnall County for murder of John Deal at Claxton August 21. They were moved to Chatham County jail for safety with motions for a new trial set for May 13. Both Bros. discuss the case, defend the shooting as justified, and recount the clash that preceded the fatal shot. Their statements reflect acceptance of the verdict while seeking relief on appeal.
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Futch Brothers
Chatham County
Savannah
Kennedy P
Wallis Patch
Tattnal
Sheppard
John Dealt
Claxton
Firemen Chase Monkey Through Savannah Streets
A pet monkey that bit Hunter Raon was killed by firemen after a chase up trees and over house tops in Savannah on April 11. Although the attack was savage Hen darson was not badly bitten. The monkey was to be examined for hydrophobia and had escaped from its cage before the pursuit began. The chase lasted several hours with the animal outmaneuvering responders before capture and delivery to the city bacteriologist for testing.
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Savannah
Hunter Raon
Hendarson
Site chosen for major canning plant in Americus Georgia
Representations of a large New York state canning company select location today for an extensive factory in Georgia. One hundred thousand doors will be expended on buildings machinery and equipment. The plant will stand on a large peach orchard near Americus and will process peaches and other fruits and vegetables. Canning of sweet potatoes will be a key part of the operation.
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Amerfers
New York State
Amethous
Scation
Geolgia
Americus
Pierce and Barrett clash on street in Augusta court scene
In Augusta on April 11 Wallace Pierce, attorney for Banks v Barrett and Doughty, publicly accused Barrett of falsehoods after a tense street altercation near the post office. Barrett faced a $1000 bond and contempt findings as Judge Speer ordered the trial continuing, with a jury verdict favoring Barrett & Doughty on the cotton shipment dispute.
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Augusta
United States
Wallace Pierce
Banks Vy Barrett & Doughty
Frank Barrett
Thomas Barrett Jr
Ninth Street
Banks
Barrett & Doughty
Pierce
Barrett
Speer
Cotton Ghipmenta
Spring Medicine Promises Spring Health Remedy
In the spring the ad touts Hoods Sarsaparilla and Pills as the yearly cure for pimples blotches erup tions biliousness headaches loss of appetite and fatigue. A Philadelphia reader claims the product improves blood and energy and warns against substitutes.
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Mra Feiate
Oakdale St
Pailadelphia Pa
Beneft
Florida Senate Concludes Short Session In April Evince
Tallahassee Fla April 11 The Florida senate adjourned after a brief session not voting on the federal income tax proposition. A drainage investigation resolution for the Everglades was reconsidered and failed on another vote. House time was consumed by discussions of committees clerks and public printing with no actions taken.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida Senate
Everglades
We Have Moved to No Six North Broad St
The notice announces Foote and Davies Co new city office and stationery department relocation to Six North Broad Street with the new phone listing Main 61.
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North Broad ST
Oklahoma Negroes Leave for Canada Exodus Continues
Guthrie April 12 The exodus of Negro farmers from Oklahoma to Alberta Canada continues despite no government encouragement. Twenty farmers from near Tallis Lincoln County left last night to join the Alberta colony. They plan to claim land barns homes and begin crops with families totaling about 200 joining this season. Financing for the movement is provided by colonization companies.
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Guthrie OK
Alberta
Canada
Tallis
Lincoln
Atlanta loan fund pledges reach twenty thousand in subscriptions
Voluntary subscriptions totaling about twenty thousand dollars have been pledged toward a small borrowers loan bank. The drive, led by W Woods White as chairman, reports interest from across Georgia and even South Carolina. An anonymous letter from "An Enemy for Life" accompanies endorsements from clergy and business leaders urging broad participation while stressing safeguarding small investors.
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Organization Committee
W Woods White
Atlanta
Cecolina
Sumter
M Stout
Chiples
M G Darby
Richardson Street
Moultrie
J H Patton
Barretta
Patton
Joel T Daves
Atlanta .@istrict
The
Methodist Church
H R Harrison
Fraser
Seteet
S FR
Belk
Park Street Methodist Church
Walter L Lingle
First Presbyterian Church
A GB Kleinfield
J M Levine
F J Paxon
Chamber of Commerce
White
Constitution
Gainesville
Florida Land Boom Promises Quick City Growth
An Atlanta appeal promotes Florida real estate investments through the Jacksonville Development Company and its Florida Townsite Company office in the Forsyth Building. It touts Tampa Jacksonville Sanford properties, a six-property package for 750 dollars with 10 dollar monthly payments, no interest or taxes, and risk safeguards including refunds, death transfers, and title warranties. Investors are urged to act now, with promises of rapid value increases and a “Better than life insurance” policy mechanism.
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Tampa
United States
Rgro
Sanford
Lake
Monroe
America
Florida
Atlanta
Jacksonville Development Company
Jacksonville
South
Lorida Townsite Company
Forsyth Building
Flonda
Slayer of Hilton in Savannah Jail
In Savannah Georgia on April 14 special report says B Lee who shot and killed L Hilton yesterday afternoon in Sylvan ia was brought to Savannah in custody of Sheriff Jot of Screven County and lodged in Chatham county jail for safe keeping TK Overstreet Lee's attorney accompanied him. Lee would not speak to the press and the case was rumored to be sent to Statesboro but officials stated the move was to prevent local alarm. A strong public reaction grows as residents question the shooting of a prominent Sylvan ia citizen. Lee received wounds to hand and leg from Tillian's shotgun during the incident.
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Savannah Ga
B Lee
L Hilton
Vania
Screven
Chatham County
Sylvania
Sylvanias
Central of Georgia
Savannah
Lee
Tillians
Charles D Norton Elected Vice President of Bank
New YorkApril 12 Charles D Norton former secretary to President Patt was elected today vice president of the First National Bank.
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Charles D. Norton
New York
Charles D Norton
Patt
First Nationai Bank
Harrisburg Hearing Reveals Pittsburg Vice Charges
Lee Weil, president of the Pittsburg Voters League, testified before a senate committee in Harrisburg and again accused city officials of corruption and lax control. He urged the city be “Loxoned” and said the administration allowed vice houses, gamblers, and a speak-easy, asserting knowledgeable residents accept the charges as true. Mayor Magee demanded an investigation and the senate moved to determine if enough material exists to pursue inquiry.
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Harrisburg
Lee Weil
Pittsburg
Senate
Well
Cigarmakers Strike Near Havana Company
A group of cigarmakers employed by the Havana Company in Havana went on strike today after the company refused to raise wages. The walkout disrupted production and followed a deadlock in wage negotiations.
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aTn Ag
Cruve Wendred
Havanaeee Company
Uae
Cmpany
Tampa Bay magnate plans early property selections
P S Holloman president of Tampa Bay Land Co and treasurer of Jacksonville Development Co visits Atlanta with apartments at Piedmont Hotel. He authorizes the Atlanta manager to pick twenty five top properties in each subdivision for the first buyers, offering personal selection if desired.
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P. S
James A. Holloman
Tampa Bay Land Co
South
Jacksonville Development Co
Florida Townsite Co
Florida Investment Unit
Piedmont
Atlanta
New York Teachers Climb Historic Bonaventure in Savannah
Sixty five New York and Brooklyn public school teachers on the City of Savannah Easter trip climbed Bonaventure trees to show athleticism and mental discipline. The Fanekee school party traveled from Savannah aboard the Ocean Steamship Company liner and will remain two days before returning to New York on the same vessel commanded by Captain Bearg.
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Bonaventure
New York
Savannah
New York and Brooklyp
Ocean Steamship Company Line
Fanekee School
Bearg
Fourteen Shots Cost Savannah Government Two Thousand Dollars
On April 11 Savannah reported that the U S government spent $2000 for fourteen shots at Fort Screven. Companies 121st and 116th under Captain Winn performed satisfactory shooting with a 12 inch mortar shell weighing 1084 pounds and requiring about 48 pounds of powder. Other Fort Screven units were on duty at the Vextean border.
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Savannah
United States
Fort Screven
Habersham
Winn
Vextean
Puzzle Expert Lloyd Summoned by Death
New York April 11 Sam Lloyd the well known puzzle expert died today at his home in Brooklyn from a stroke of apoplexy. He was 70 years of age. For many years Lloyd was known nationwide for his popular problems for newspapers and magazines. In this unique calling he had built up an estimated fortune of more than $1,000,000.
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Lloyd
New York
Sam Lloyd
Brooklyn
Representative Tribble Seeks Parces Post Reform
Washington April 11 Special Representative Tribble of the eighth district introduced a parcels post bill he says will serve farmers and rural merchants. It provides a general parcels post including all agricultural horticultural dairy and poultry products with a restricted parcels post limited to routes radiating from one office to other products.
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Washington
Specia
Tribble
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