Raines Seeks Pauper Release After Jail Term
L F Raines a Appling county constable served thirty days in Chatham jail and filed for release on pauper affidavit with U S Commissioner Hewlett in Savannah Ga. Hearing set for tomorrow. Raines faced $500 peonage fine, chose jail, must prove inability to pay before liberation. government not likely to contest.
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Esterton Tigers Caught in Elberton Mayor’s Court
In Elberton Georgia on April 27 a disorderly group described as Bilind tigers were tried in the mayor's court. A large number were convicted and fined with penalties from 50 to 500 dollars. The defense claimed whisky purchases from an unknown source but Mayor Wester rejected the argument.
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Emma L Pomeroy Dies in Blackshear Georgia
Emma Loomis Pomeroy former Holyoke resident died after brief illness at her son in law Brantley home in Blackshear Ga She was widow of J Pomeroy and lived in Marietta Four children survive W Pomeroy Cairo Ill Colonel BE FE Pomeroy Atlanta HO Lo Pomeroy Brantley and Mrs BOD Brantley One brother William Loomis Holyoke Mass Funeral services were held here and the body sent to Holyoke for interment
Dublin Campaign Opens as Mayor Stubbs Seeks Return
Dublin Ga April 27 Special The municipal campaign opened in earnest last night with Mayor I Q Stubbs delivering the first speech for re election. A large crowd showed enthusiasm as former Mayor E R Orr campaigns as the opposition. The race appears hotly contested with both candidates described as hard workers and strong politically.
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Dublin
Italian steamer Soperga ashore near Molasses reef
The Italian steamer Soperga bound for Galveston from continental ports is reported ashore on Molasses reef off Key West on April 27. Tug Leroy and several other vessels stand by to assist, with no danger reported to the ship or crew.
Night Riders Burn Tobacco Barn Near Brandenburg
Night riders are charged with burning the tobacco barn of George Meador on his Brandenburg area farm. About twenty thousand pounds of tobacco were destroyed with an estimated loss of twenty five thousand dollars.
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George Meador
Fight Over Senate Committee Assignments Delayed
The Senate stalls committee selections after Cummins objects. Insurgents seek seats on major panels including interstate commerce and finance, while Democrats back GOP control. The list includes Bailey on Finance and Tillman on Appropriations with other names across Judiciary, Foreign Relations, and more.
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Walter Ballard Optical Co. Ad for Opera Glasses
High power opera glasses are essential for grand opera. If you haven’t a pair, see us before they’re sold. You can avoid our prices. Walter Ballard Optical Co., 85 Xeachtres gt. (Clock Sign.)
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CAPT HIGHTOWER DIES AT RIPE OLD AGE IN BARNESVILLE
Captain C Hightower longtime Pike county tax collector and Barnesville resident died at age 78 in Bellevue Macon April 27. He served through the entire conflict and is survived by a wife and seven married children. Body sent to Barnesville for funeral tomorrow at 10 a.m.
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C. Hightower
Pike County
Barnesville
Bellevue
Miracle Juice Draws Farers To Try New Cure
Mrs Hi G Moore recalls seven doctors failed to help chronic stomach weakness and female troubles until she used the Root Juice remedy. She says the product rapidly restored flesh and strength and claims many neighbors have been cured, praising its vigor and health benefits.
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Woods Convicted for Fourth Time in Bulloch County
Statesboro Ga April 27 Special Joe Woods was convicted today of the murder of Wink Mikel near Rocky Ford on Christmas Eve 1907. It marks his fourth conviction in Bulloch County. The trial stretched nearly two days with notable defense by Hines Cooper Strange and Lanter among others, as Woods held a child in his lap during the proceedings and showed calm after verdict. A motion for a new trial will argue juror relationship.
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Joe Woods
Wink Mikel
Rocky Ford
Bulloch County
Woods
Hines
Atlanta
Joan R. Cooper
Macon
Lee Moore
A. M. Deal
J. J. E. Anderson
Herrington
H. JB
Fred T. Lanter
Colonel Cooper
Union Rescue Mission to OpenSaturday Night in Atlanta
The Union Rescue Mission will open at 224 Marietta street next Saturday night to reach men not normally reached by churches. The ground floor main room seats 30, with five upstairs rooms intended for sleeping later. Plans include beds and meals when finances allow, modeled after ferry McAuley. Executive officers are C. W. Hatcher chairman, C. W. O'Conner secretary, and H. Burge treasurer, with twenty-two years in rescue work.
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Marietta Street
Red Light
Decatur Street
Marietta
Atlanta
McAuley
C. W. Hatcher
C. W. O'Conner
H. Burge
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Senate panel backs income tax amendment to constitution
Tallahassee April 27 Senate committee in charge of the income tax amendment reported favorably on the measure. The Senate adopted a substitute for the house resolution urging President Taft to pardon W San and others convicted and serving penitentiary terms for peonage.
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Fla
Senate
House
Taft
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Why Ministers Belong to Their Denomination
A series of Sunday afternoon talks at Universaliat church features speakers from city religious groups explaining their affiliations. Dr Bo Lyman Hood opens with Why I Am a Congregationalist, followed by Dr C B Wilmer on Why I Am an Episcopalian and others. A full speaker list and dates will be announced. the public is invited.
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Universaliat Church
Bo Lyman Hood
C. B Wilmer
St. Luke's Church
Bowden Lithia Water advertised for insomnia relief
An advertisement touts Bowden Lithia Water as a natural sleep aid without drugs. It claims soothing effects for nerves, dyspepsia, indigestion, kidney and bladder trouble, and reports letters and medical testimonials supporting cures. Bottled at Lithia Springs Georgia, priced 25 cents a bottle, and offers 6 bottles for $1.50 or 12 bottles for $2.50 plus remittance.
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Douglas Co
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