Duncan To Seek Freedom In Mistrial Habeas Case
Mrs Mollie Duncan, charged with murdering her husband, asks for release claiming a mistrial and jeopardy bar. Judge Candler halted proceedings after Duncan fainted amid a long trial, leading to a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Lumpkin to decide if she can be retried. If denied, appeal to the Supreme Court or plea of former jeopardy possible. trial slated for early June.
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Lumpkin
Superior Court
Mollie HE. Duncan
Fulton County
Douncan
Candler
City schools to gain art treasures from public exhibition
An Atlanta gallery opens tomorrow at 6% Whitehall Street with 250 reproductions from great masters. Proceeds fund school beautification as pictures are purchased for city classrooms. Private reception today inviting board of education members mayor and press precedes public viewing through Saturday with daily hours 9 to 6 and 7 to 9:30, plus lectures and catalogues for visitors.
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Whitehall Street
Board of Education
Mims
Atlanta
Publc
Secretary Olney and the Moon Mystery
A Washington Post piece recalls a Cleveland era prank where President Cleveland urges Secretary Olney to look at the moon. The tale features a French butler and a messaging mix up as Olney is finally told he has looked at the moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olney
Washington Post
Harry
Seventh Precinct
White House
Cleveland
Jer
Meestaire
Moon
Mining Education Bill Gains Federal Support in Congress
A House mining committee report favors Grosvenor's bill to fund mining and metallurgy schools with land sale proceeds. States receive 10,000 dollars annually for 1902, rising to 20,000 later, to establish mining departments with agriculture and mechanic arts colleges. Congressman Tate helped shape the measure and was praised for his role in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Ohl
Washington
Thehouse Committee On Mines and Mining
Grosvenor
Ohio
Agriculture
Mechanic Arts
Tate
Ninth
Georgia
Committee On Mines and Mining
House
Scott
Kansas
Congress
Grosvenor ‘Bil
Prison Commission weighs pardon for John W. Dizon
Short items report the Prison Commission’s favorable view toward granting a pardon to John W. Dizon of Taylor County, a man serving life for murder. Dizon's case rests on contested testimony from Barfield’s daughter, who recanted under coercion and died, admitting the killing was in self defense. Dizon may soon win release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Dizon
Barfield
Dixon
Controversy Over Passover Hen Heats Up
A fat hen Fattened for Passover became the focus of a dispute after Leo Fresh, a local auctioneer, reported its alleged theft by a woman on Jenkins Street. Police declined to intervene beyond advising a possessory warrant, with conflicting accounts from the household and a warning not to kill the bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Fresh
No. & Jenkins Street
Fresh
Hera
Yresh
Congress Bill Aims New Mining Education College Funds
Congressman Tate announced details of a measure to fund an added college under the act creating colleges of agriculture and mechanic arts. The proviso directs at least half the appropriation to the mine region college, to spread mining knowledge widely. Tate said the aims are clear and designed for best results from the money.
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Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Mechanic Arts
United States
Department of Mines
School of Mines
Board of Control
College For the Benefit of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Couege of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Congress
Thas
Act of Congress
Colleges of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Tate
Passover Begins Tonight With Special Religious Services
Passover starts tonight at 6 o'clock and lasts seven days. Jews will eat no leavened bread and many orthodox followers will abstain from work except what is absolutely necessary. Services in reform and orthodox synagogues will feature explanations of Passover and special music. Reform hold services on the first and last days, orthodox on the first two and last two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Tharr
Mary E. Coursey
Westview Cemetery
Walker P. Inman
J. D. McCarty
Eble
Saved by Equanimity at a Pennsylvania Dutch toast
Philadelphia Times reports Judge Pennypacker recounted a Civil War tale at a Pennsylvania German banquet. Sheridan’s 1864 raid burned barns, rebels pursued stragglers, and a Dutch captive calmly questioned his captors before being hanged. His gentle reply provoked laughter and saved his life, illustrating obedience to authority. The piece ends with reflections on looking to the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Pennypacker
Philadephia
Sheridan
Steunton
Winchester
Fourth Ward Meeting Tonight Discusses Georgia Railway Changes
A mass meeting of Fourth Ward citizens convenes at 8 pm in the vacant storehouse at Jackson and Chamberlain to discuss routing changes by the Georgia Railway and Electric Co. The call lists prominent locals and follows a Fourth Ward Club endorsement amid conflicting citizen views. A separate gathering is scheduled tonight to reflect diverse opinions on the alterations.
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Fourth Ward
Jackson and
Chamberlain Streets
The
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
Street Railway Company
Maeg
Fourth Ward Club
J C. Hendrix
W J. Blalock
N C. Spence
E. M. Mitchell
John A. Miller
J. H. Ewing
J. W. Kilpatrick
William M. Slaton
G. N. Eaves
E R Barmore
W. T Mooney
C. J. Vaughan
R. 3
A. Breitenbacher
G. W. Dyer
C. A. Perrine
Sarah Brock Jeter
W. R. Carroll
W. J. Harper
M. I. Lythgoe
Ida McGee
E. Welford Wood
Meta Lythgoe
A E. Stevens
RC Bosche
E. E. Dyer
Ideal Picnic Spot at Bowden Lithia Spring Grounds
The Bowden Lithia Spring grounds in Lithia Springs Georgia reopen under new management at Sweetwater. Permission for use is granted to apply to FE W Maresh executors at 312 Gould Building City. Public access restored to the grounds formerly managed by Sweetwater owners.
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Bowden Lithia Spring
Lithia Springs
FE. W. Maresh
Gould Building
City
Monks’ Grim Fortress Monastery at Mar Saba Near Dead Sea
London Telegraph describes Mar Saba a grim fortress monastery near the Dead Sea. It notes its ancient origins, stark austerity, dramatic cliffside towers, and a storied history from the fifth century through modern sieges and robberies. The Empress Hudayah’s pursuit of Euthymius is recounted, ending with a lookout tower now manned for safety.
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Mar Saba
Dead Sea
Mar Baba Ia
Wadyen Nor
Kedron
Sheik Messias
Sabaites
San Sabag
Sanbas
Cappadocia
Futhymius
San Sebag
Big T
Chosroes
Hving
Hudaxia
Euthymius
Palestine
Moabite
Jordan
Monaster
Theodestus
London Telegraph
Hauling Logs by Steam in Maine Woods
The Boston Herald reports an experimental steam locomotive designed to haul logs to the landing in Maine. Built by A C Lombard and assisted by Samuel Lombard, the four-wheeled timber machine uses an endless chain drive outside the driving wheels for grip on rough road beds. The engine is powerful, weather-protected, and has operated daily since autumn, moving loaded and empty cars to the landing with apparent success.
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Boston Herald
Maine Woods
A. C. Lombard
Samuel Lombard
Patent shirt waist advertised by mothers friend
The Mothers' Friend does away with sewing on buttons. It is supplied with an adjustable belt which is easily removed when the waist is washed. The buttons are riveted on the belt and cannot be torn off during washing or ironing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murely
Russian War Maxims On War and Courage
A London Express note presents field service ordinances from General Dragomirov, urging relentless advance, steadfastness, and offensive defense. It emphasizes attacking, enduring hardship, keeping front to the enemy, bayonet or rifle as conditions demand, and caring for wounded after the battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Express
Dragomirov
Cigall
Kieff
Barder
Peror
Federal Court in Athens Opens Tomorrow Morning
The United States court for the Athens division will be called to order tomorrow at 10 o clock by Judge William T. Newman. A number of cases already on the docket and the grand jury will hear testimonies from various counties as parties and witnesses arrive to attend the session.
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William J. Bishop
Megro
Walker Street
Bishop
Mesrao
Recorder’s Court
Federal
Athens
United States Court
Sudes William T. Newman
Uys
Prand
Affjonims
Thia Coger
Eee
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Grant Park
Constitution
Macon
Ball
Jessie Reed
Jenkins
Brody
Thomas M Haverty
Oakland Cemetery
Church of the Immaculate Concep
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J. P. Hutchins
Lampkin Street
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Charleston
Exposition City
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8 & Leonard
Columbus
Co. M. Rose
Philadelphia Press
Summerville Journal
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Grim Fortress
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