New Georgia Federal Court Division Sparks Debate and Growth
A proposed southwestern division of the southern district would place federal courts at Valdosta with 19 counties and a population surpassing existing southern divisions. Proponents argue Georgia’s south grows faster and needs parity with the north, while critics question the necessity and impact on Savannah Macon and Augusta courts.
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Brantley
Georgia
Atlanta
Savannah
Savannas
Macon
Ison Furthr
Augusta
Lel
Columbus
Rome
Athens
Wetu
Calumpus
B.S
Yalchi
Atelanta
Wil
Valdosta
Earry
Miler
White Valdosta
Wth
Hfe
Attenton
Gianes
Georgi
Federal Court
Alahara Mars
Mar
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Papers Naming Deveaux Sent to White House
Ashington April 29 Special The papers for John Deveaux’s Savannah collectorship appointment were sent from the treasury to the White House this afternoon and point to tomorrow’s nomination. Savannah meeting resolutions were received and reviewed by the president, reinforcing expectations of Deveaux’s reappointment. In the Savannah postoffice fight Harry Blun says he will win while Doyle remains hopeful as outside influences surface to aid Doyle.
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Senate
Savannah
Mississippi Farmer Breaks All Cotton Hauling Records
In Jackson Mississippi on April 25 a farmer named William Lawrence from Lawrence County hauled a load of twenty six bales of cotton twenty six miles to Summit using six yoke of Holstein oxen. The cotton weighed about 13000 pounds and sold for $1200, averaging nine cents per pound. The feat sets a new state record for cotton transport on public highways amid a broader good roads revival.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Iss
Fike County
Lincoln County
Brookhaven
William Lawrence
Lawrence County
Presbyterians Eye Americus for New College
A Macon presbytery committee visited Americus to inspect grounds offered for a proposed Presbyterian college in southwestern Georgia. They were favorably impressed by the beauty of the site, the free grounds, and a large cash subscription pledge. Local residents feel confident about the college's location.
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Presbyterian
Americus Ga
Macon
Unusual Deed and Tragic Death in Lexington County
In Lexington Mississippi on April 29 a sensational incident occurred when Henry Clay, a recently married Black man, leapt from a peat occupied by his wife and another enslaved person and drowned before rescue. Claimants say his marriage, only ten days old, led him to conclude the union failed.
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Benedict
Lexington
Miss
Henry Clay
Clay
Voters registration tour in Jackson Mississippi
Mississippi county registrars begin a tour of polling places to register voters not listed in poll books under the new primary law. The registration drive targets the summer congressional contests where the new law will be tested and is expected to be large.
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Hunt
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Proposal to create a new federal court division centered in Valdosta
The document argues for a southern Georgia federal court division covering counties south of Columbus Macon and Augusta and west and south of Savannah. It notes vast distances to existing courts about 100 to 200 miles, depriving residents of federal court access. Walrosta is proposed as headquarters due to geography and regional ties with border states and foreign firms.
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Center
Columbus
Macon
Augusta
Savannah
Valdosta
Gavannah
Florida
Alabama
Walrosta
Teiaw & Sgomrtet
Aged Woman Hangs Herself in Dart County
Florence Alabama April 26 Special Mrs Nancy Scott 74 years old died by her own action at Dart County. Her husband died about two months ago and she had been living with brother in law Sam Witt. Family were with her that night and she was in usual health though grief affected her mind. Sister sick awoke Mr Witt to ask about her. In the morning he found her hanging to a rafter. he cut the rope and she expired after gasping. The harness rein misused by being thrown over the joint held her by the chin rather than throat.
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Florence
Ala
Nancy Scott
Dart
Sam Witt
Loss at Columbus Iron Works Fire Appraisal Underway
Losses from the Columbus iron works fire are being appraised with estimates around 335000 dollars before salvage and about 300000 dollars net. Appraisers Mr Hadley of Indianapolis and J P Golden of Columbus Iron Works Company have agreed on most items and return next week to finalize adjustments. Captain G B Whiteside elected president of the company succeeding the late W R Brown, seen as an admirable choice for improved prospects.
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Columbus Iron Works
Columbus
Hadley
Indianapolis
Insurance Company
J P Golden
Columbus Iron Works Company
G. B Whiteside
W. R Brown
Captain Whiteside
Southern Sentiment Debuts in Carrollton Ga
The May issue of Southern Sentiment, Carrollton's new magazine, appeared yesterday morning edited by Walter Harper formerly of The Rome Times. The editor opens with a strong editorial backing law and order, signaling the publication's stance and aims.
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New Magazine
Carrollton
Walter Harper
Rome Times
New Jail Under Construction in Hawkinsville
Hawkinsville Georgia April 29. A large force of workers started on the new jail with contractors predicting completion in sixty days if materials arrive without delay. Much material is already on hand and more comes daily. Local politics run hot as the county treasurer and a state legislature race, with Hon. M. T. Hodge entering the contest, draw attention.
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Hawkinsville
Pew
M. T. Hodge
Watkinsville Centennial Picnic Promises Large Crowd Address Planned
Watkinsville Ga marks its centennial with a May 2 picnic in Academy Springs grove. West Smith an Athens lawyer has accepted an invitation to give an anniversary address as residents celebrate one of the oldest towns in the region.
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Watkinsville
Academy Springs
West Smith
Athens
Hias
Prisoner Shot While Attempting Escape in Liberty
Special Jeff Newman, held on attempted murder charges of Courtes Kent, broke from a deputy sheriff in Liberty on April 29. He was quickly fired upon and hit by fifteen buckshot pellets, sustaining fatal injuries.
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Liberty
Bmills
Apri
Jeff Newman
Courtes Kent
Senators Clash Over General Smith Order In Samar
In Washington a heated Senate debate centered on General Jacob A Smith’s alleged order to turn Samar into a wilderness. Senators Lodge Teller and Carmack sparred over responsibility, cruelty claims, and the push for a commission while clarifying the Fort Pillow reference and military conduct in the Philippines.
MacArthur takes blame for forged letter in Philippines probe
In Washington on April 29 the Senate committees on the Philippines resumed witness examinations over Manila affairs. General Arthur MacArthur said he bore full responsibility for the forged order purportedly by Luna about a Manila massacre, noting it was signed by Sandico, not Luna. He discussed efforts to uncover Luna's link, denied Funston's responsibility in the capture of Aguinaldo, and warned that Philippine independence could plunge the region into chaos if the United States withdrew.
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Ashington
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Arthur MacArthur
Funston
Aguinaldo
MacArthur
Manila
Patterson
Sandico
Luna
Reeves
F C Bourns
United States Army
Bourns
Jacob WH Smith
Lamar
Beveridge
United States
Rogers Case Is Dismissed In Macon Bail Trover
In Macon Georgia Judge Felton dismissed the bail trover against R Morrison Rogers president of Rogers Joiner Commission Company. The ruling says he cannot be forced to produce goods held by firm trustees. Rogers faced an $8000 appearance bond. Earlier in U S court Leon Bure was named receiver for Rice Mining Company Rogers Joiner Commission Company and for Rogers and D C Jomer.
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Felton
Trover
Macon
R. Morrison Rogers
Rogers & Joiner Commission Company
Rogers
Leon Bure
Rice Mining Company
Rogers & Joine Commission Company
R Morrison Rogers
D. c
Spares From the Wires News Capsule
A NY syndicate has quietly prospected the Bering Sea plains for gold dust deposits. In St Louis the Mississippi Valley Trust sues to block Wiggins Ferry stock transfer to Mercantile Trust and seize shares. In NYC a strike threatens 100 large buildings and several skyscrapers under construction. A KC deal nets two Mexican mines and a copper mine for $500,000. The Hamburg-American liner Deutschland awaits repairs after rudder loss, keeping in port. The Hungarian parliament approves the Austro-Hungarian treaty with Mexico from 1867.
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St. Louis
Mississippi Valley Trust Company
Circuit Coumt
Wiggins Ferry Company
Mercantile Trust Company
Mississippi Valley Company
Kansas City
New York
Mexico
Buena Ventura Bucerra
Cleneguita
Cerracocague
Piedras Verdes
Officers of Savannah Trust Company Named
Savannah Trust Company elected officers at its organization meeting in Savannah on April 29 with W W Mackall as president and W V Davis as secretary. John Morris became treasurer, A R Lawton general counsel, and directors include George J Baldwin P Shotter J P Williams Herman Myers J Florence Minis C A Shearson Joseph Hull. New York Boston and Baltimore directors may join. capital of 600000 paid in.
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Savannah
Savannah Trust Company
W W Mackall
John Morris
W. V. Davis
A R Lawton
George J. Baldwin
P. Shotter
J. P Williams Herman Myers
J Florence Minis
C A Shearson
Joseph Hull
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Sumter Entries Are Closed in Georgia Race
Americus April 29 four candidates named for Sumter legislative honors and county offices. primary set for next Wednesday May 7. campaign described as spirited and conducted in good humor with Sumter well represented in the next legislature.
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Sumter
Americus
Tornado Claims Eight Lives In Glenrose Texas
Advices from Granbury Texas confirm a Glenrose tornado causing eight deaths with three of the injured likely to die. Fifty seven injured, thirty three buildings demolished, and over one hundred left homeless and without shelter. Relief parties bring medicine and physicians to the stricken town.
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Dallas
Tex
Granbury
Glenrose
Carl Milan
J R Milan
Ford
Connelis Musgrove
Gagp
Fagg
Lee
Thomas Trica
Glenroge
Milan
Weatherford
Rice Released on Bail in Georgia Deputy Killing
In Macon on April 23 a grand jury indicted Richard Rice for involuntary manslaughter in the commission of an unlawful act. He was released on a $309 bail after shooting Deputy Sheriff John Bennett, claiming the fatal shot was accidental.
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Rice
Macon Ga
Grand Jury
Richard Rice
John Bennett
Senate Debates War Policy Amid Batangas Mortality Concerns
Amid a heated exchange on General Smiths order and cruelty of warfare, senators press for accountability over disease, famine, and wartime actions in Batangas. Critics argue the policy harms both Filipinos and American interests while urging clearer government responsibility.
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Chesapeake Steamship Company
A. H. E Krouse
Kimball House
Atlanta, GA
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Columbia, Newberry & Laurans PF. R
Georgia Railroad
Louisville
Seaboard Air Line
Washington Southern Ry
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Western & Atlantic R. R
Northwestern Ry
South Carolina
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Emory Speer
Judge Speer
Deveaux
White House
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Ohl
Bae
Gen. Smith
Senator Spooner
Fort Pillow
Senator Carmack
Senator Lodge
General Smith
Washington
Jacob A Smith
Island
Samar
Lodge
Massachusetts
Tom Ewing
Teller
Missouri
Spooner
Wisconsin
Carmack
Tennessee
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Smith
Beller
Secretary of Botany
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Ficers OF Trust Company
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Tillman
Culberson
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Batangas
Bacon
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