Tragedy Trial Reveals Mrs Standifer's Full Statement
Mrs Standifer testified why she shot her sister Mieg Chappell Whisenant, presenting a handwritten account of life in Atlanta and Gadsden from 1903 onward. She described alleged inappropriate relations between her husband Marion Standifer and Whisenant, efforts to stop the affair, and the strain on family life including their infant son.
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Willa Whiten Ant
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Aida
Standifer
Gadsden
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Btandifer
Ala
Chappelle
Austie
Mr Standifer
Chappell
American Company
Drr. Brandifer
Mr. Standifer
Marion
Mali
Colting Street
déImx
Texas
Chappel
Mr. Standiter
Wille
Charge of Judge Roan in the Standifer Case
Judge Roan defined murder and manslaughter under law and explained insanity as a defense. He warned that if the defendant acted from passion believing she was wronged, she could be guilty of manslaughter, while temporary insanity could negate guilt. The note then shifts to a domestic dispute described as threatening and troubling, with family members present during a confrontation.
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Udgh Roan
Goten
Standifer
Not Guilty Verdict for Willie Standifer Case
A jury of twelve quickly returned a not guilty verdict in the trial of Willie Standifer accused of killing her sister Chappell Whisenant. The testimony details a tangled family dispute over money, romantic entanglements, and a confrontation that led to the shooting.
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Mra
Willie Standifer
Miss Chappell Whisenant
David W Winburn
W. H. Bar‘feld
L. J Camp
J. Harry Alexander
Robert Mitchell
H. M . Hooper
C E. Newnemberme
D. N. ¢ McCullough
John F. Bryant
J. @N Mitchell
RM. Foote
E .& Thompson
A Rock in the Baltic novel by Robert Barr announced
An advertisement-style preview promotes A Hook in the Baltic by Robert Barr as the first of a twelve novel serial set to appear in The Sunday Constitution. It highlights a American heroine, a British officer, and a Russian intrigue centered on a mysterious rock, with plans for release across twelve months at standard serial rates.
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Robert Barr
Baltic
Barr
Bri.sh
Annals of Journatiem
Mey
Revival Is Successful at Bamesville Church
Revival in Bantiat church in Bamesville, Ga, runs two weeks with many conversions and church additions. Rev J R Jotser, led by pastor Rev CW Durden, reports great success. Town merchants closed businesses daily to permit attendance.
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Bamesville
Bantiat
J. R. Jotser
CW Durden
Revival Services Begin in Cuthbert Ga April 27
A series of revival services will be held in Cuthbert Georgia starting April 27 at the Methodist church. The schedule lists two pastors and multiple gospels each day with daily sermons and increasing attendance expected as the event continues.
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Cuthbert Ga
Malone
Assor
Daas
Supreme court reports unprecedented docket load growth
The court released a statement showing docket status with about 1130 cases across October 1905 and March 1906 terms. It lists 162 Oct term cases remaining, 346 on the March eligib docket, and 70 criminal cases, projecting 70 more via writs, noting work is unprecedented. The next eigil docket call begins May 1 and will run through all circuits including Atlanta and Atlantic.
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Supreme Court
Atlanta
Atlantic
Eigil
Stone Mountain
Middle
Augusta
Captain Clarke Named Chief Commissary of Gulf
Special Army orders issued today announce Captain Charles C Clarke, long serving as assistant to the chief commissary of the lakes, will be chief commissary of the Department of the Gulf at Atlanta. Captain William Elliott, the current Gulf chief, is removed to Vancouver Barracks, Washington, as assistant to the chief commissary of the Columbia.
Brazilian gifts boost Methodist church mission drive
Nashville April 27 The third set of the annual meeting of the M E church souths mission gathered today Rey E Hoss recently reassigned to Brazil urged stronger support for Brazilian work. The Brazilians increased contributions raised last year to 16923. Rev JL Kenned a 20 year Brazil missionary echoed the appeal for more Portuguese language literature. Dr W E B Lumbuth secretary presented Rodriguez translation reports noting the publishing house produced Spanish volumes during the quinquennial period and that evangelical literature has grown through Rodriguez. The board emphasized need for Christian hearts in Mexico based on Rodriguez recent trip there.
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M. E. Church
South
Rey E . Hoss
Brazil
Methodist Church
JL Kenned
Hoes
W EB Lumbuth
Pt Rodriguez
Board of Missions
Moodist
Rodriguez
Mexico
Charter for Bank Is Asked in Americus
An application has been made to the federal currency board for a charter of a new national bank to be established in Americus Georgia. The proposed capital stock is one hundred thousand dollars and is subscribed by M M Lowry a prominent local banker who will serve as president and Crawford Wheatley of the same city as vice president of the new bank.
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Estantiaries Americas
M M Lowry
Det
Ater Crawford Wheatley
Sae
Bank
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