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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1900
Page
6
A damaged snippet shows a committee secretary discussing standards for government deposits and a technical emphasis on deposit mechanics. It mentions support for certain necessity and references opinions from Phil and a deputy or representative, but text is garbled and incomplete.
Fragmentary OCR text references a person or entity connected to a McKinley Bank and other unclear designations. Details are unreadable, making attribution difficult but indicating a historical figure or committee with ties to finance or local governance.
Judge J H Lumpkin sentences juror T J Penn to twenty days in jail for contempt after Penn admits leaving Atlanta and listening to bribe attempts by Bradley and Looney. Judge Rodgers testifies Penn’s account of confrontations with Bradley and Looney, and penn’s wife testifies. The courtroom crowd witnesses the dramatic exchange as the case advances.
Judge Rodgers presided as Penn was described as ill and easily swayed while two Greek witnesses testified about Friday night sightings. Penn admitted to absenting himself from court despite being warned, and Judge Lumpkin sentenced him to twenty days in jail with regard to health. Penn will be kept at the Tower for the sentence.
The W Nunnally store at 34 Whitehall street hums with visitors viewing Easter flowers, azaleas, palms, and ornate decor. An city orchestra performed from 6 to 11, candles and novelties add to a striking Oriental display.
In a sworn statement to Judge Rodgers, juror T J Penn explains he could not attend court on April 9 1900 due to being in Jasper County Georgia and recounts interactions with Bradley and Looney who urged him to leave Atlanta. He says he expected a mistrial or dismissal and later learned lawyers faced conflict. he left with expenses arranged and regrets not appearing.
Opelika April 22 Special Hon W J Samford candidate for Governor is at home after closing a vigorous campaign. He will speak at Maplesville tomorrow and is likely to be nominated Saturday. The state convention on the 4th will decide the matter, but the primaries Saturday could virtually settle if Samford has seven eighths of the state votes.
City Tax notice states Monday April 16 is the last day to pay the first installment. E T Payne C T CG signs the notice.
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