Grace and jury find defendant not guilty at Roan trial
Grace refused to speak of her feelings for her husband as the jury, after two ballots, rendered a not guilty verdict. On the first ballot nine favored acquittal, three sought further instructions. The jury signaled verdict at 4:45 after Judge Roan’s instructions. Detective Burke accompanied Grace as the foreman William A. Laird announced not guilty.
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Grace
Roan
Lydell
Detective Burke
William A. Laird
Not Guilty Verdict Shocks Atlanta Courtroom
In a dramatic Atlanta trial, Mrs. Grace is acquitted as foreman Laird and Sheriff Mangum maintain order. The jury’s decision follows emotive scenes, with reactions ranging from gasps to cheers while Judge Roan thanks jurors for patience. Continuous discussion focuses on future divorce plans and Mrs. Grace’s move to Philadelphia to be with her blind relative.
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Foreman Laird
Jobn Moore
John W. Moore
Grace
Philadelphia
Yun
Atlanta
Ashby Street
Louise Wilson
Uthich
Daisy
Grage
William A. Laird
Hugh M. Dorsey
Georgia
Mrs. Grace
Eugene H. Grace
Moore
Hae
Rosser
Eleventh Street
Atlantia
Ang Put
Mattress Factory to Open in Athens Georgia
Athens leaders A J Carter and R B Dixon announce a new mattress factory in the Swift building, the second in Athens, planned as a 26000 dollar plant. The August report also notes the University of Georgia summer school ending with an elocution recital and graduates anticipated, including first degrees from the state university. President O R Horton of Georgia Military College completes a long south Georgia auto tour in his new role, as Milledgeville reports progress on a new Georgia depot to be finished in two months. LaGrange sees realty activity rising with plans for multiple business buildings and Danaon mills beginning operation with first cars shipped east.
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Mattress Factory
Athens
Messrs
A. J. Carter
R. B. Dixon
Swift
University of Georgia Summer School
A. M. Tdegree
Muledgeville
O. R. Horton
The
Georgia Military College
Horton
South Georgia
Hegan
Milledgeville
New Georgia
J. W. McMillan & Sons
LaGrange
Danaon Mills
Inheritance tax Lifts Crane Estate to Record Level
The estate of Richard T. Crane, tron amster, bears the largest inheritance tax ever assessed, with the sun valued at 329,131. The Crane estate was appraised at about 17 million dollars. Miss Carolyn Black of Cincinnati reports important discoveries in potato protection for growth, valued by the University of New Hampshire agricultural department.
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Richard T. Crane
Tronamster
Crane
Carolyn Black
Cincinnati
University of New Hampshire
Doped Medicine Evidence Stirs Defense in Grace Case
The defense argued no proof showed Grace was doped and ridiculed the dope claim as mere suspicion. They noted three bottles left in the bathroom and referenced police doubt. They accused Solicitor Dorsey and witnesses of manipulation while highlighting bruises blamed on Eugene H. Grace and questioning the use of a nurse and dress color.
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Grace
Dorsey
George Bullard
Eugene H. Grace
Miss Daniels
Newnan
Rebecca Sams
Mel
Rosser
Speres
Children’s Day At Exposition Elevates Atlanta Spirit
Souvenirs of many kinds were secured as attendance rose to record levels on Children’s Day at Atlanta manufacturers’ exposition. The crowd, energized by Atlanta-made goods, jammed the Auditorium, asked smart questions, and pledged to return.
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Atlanta
Whul
Wasp&a
Atlanta Spirit
J. K. Orr Shoe c Company
Death Notices Mrs Mary Walpole 66
Mrs Mary Gardener Walpole longtime city resident dies Friday at noon at 264 Myrtle street aged 66. Survived by daughter Mrs Robert Otis of Atlanta, three sisters, one brother. Funeral Sunday 10:30 from Sacred Heart church. interment Oakland. Pallbearers listed to meet 5:30 at Bloomfield chapel.
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Mary Gardener Walpole
Myrtle Street
Robert B. Otis
Atlanta
Mary Doonan
Kate Lovett
Elizabeth Gardener
John Gardener
Sacred Heart Church
Oakland
John Morris, Sr
John Morrie
John J. Lynch
John Corrigan
R. Holliday
J. B. McGhire
Bloomfiel
Turpin Pistol Discovered in Banbury Inn Remains Legal Puzzle
Lawyers wrestle with ownership of a double barreled pistol found behind the ceiling of the Globe room at the Red Deer inn Banbury. The weapon bears Dick Turpin’s inscription and maker marks Baker London. An American has offered $10,000 but ownership hinges on lease, freeholder rights, crown confiscation, or treasure trove status. Potential Turpin heirs are also questioned.
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Dick Turpin
London Dispatch
New York Sun
Reindeer Inn
Banbury
White Bear Inn
Drury Lane
Turpin
York
Baker
London
Prince of Wales
Ezekiel
Whitechapel Road
Oxfordshire
Heira-At-Ion
Dreams and Cloth Talk Parade at the Convention
In Dreams Charley enjoyed being a delegate at the convention. Mrs Torkina recalls his sleep talking in a language identical to the one he uses at a baseball game. Cut Em Small discusses sampling cloth for women ordering matching costumes, suggesting small cuts to prevent misuse.
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Charley
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