House to probe Judge Speer for possible impeachment
A House committee will investigate Judge Emery Speer on charges including misusing court funds and related alleged misconduct. The probe, ordered by Rep Henry Clayton, aims to determine if impeachment articles should be filed, with witnesses to appear after Speer’s illness improves.
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City Seizes Property Valued At Millions For Back Taxes
The city seizes about $3.6 million in property for unpaid taxes, with $40,000 still due in taxes costs and interest. The tax committee aims to recoup roughly $109,000 in taxes before January, while Georgia Railroad and Atlanta Joint Terminals face large assessments. Some property has been redeemed. assistance from the state delays and unsettled income from railroads looms over the city budget.
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Hutchins Denies Suicide Attempt Over Medicine Shipment
J W Hutchins denies attempting suicide after a tense incident at his home on Wellstreet. He says a man who held a large medicine consignment disappeared with the money and Hutchins ordered his driver to prepare the horses. Officers later arrived with a search light, but Hutchins says they left after a brief discussion and that the money was delivered to him the next morning.
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Grand Jury To Hold Last Meeting Friday
Reported last session of the grand jury in the county court adjourns to Friday for final arrangements on the murder case of Mathe Pow. Detours include discussions of jurors, witnesses, and the schedule for the summer term as judges tour districts.
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San Francisco papers merge with new evening edition
The San Francisco Chronicle plans to launch an evening paper on September 1 with Whellogs as owner representing a portion of the style of John D Spreckles. The Morning Mall owner gains 20 percent stock of the new evening paper, creating a two morning and four young papers lineup in the city.
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Toy Lady Mourned by Hundreds of Little Ones at Funeral
Washington August 27 Hundreds of children with tearful eyes mourned the passing of Miss Kate France 63 the Toy Lady who ran Lincoln Toy Shop famed for items Civil War era purchases once visited by Tad Lincoln and his father as he admired the shop’s treasures during his boyhood.
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Indictment expected for Jim Conley in Mary Phagon death
Jim Conley admitted aiding after the fact in the murder of Mary Phagon at the National Pencil factory last Memorial Day. He will face a grand jury for indictment as soon as a new panel is empanelled next week, with proof of the death and his statement confessing disposal of the body. Conley could face up to three years in prison as a state’s witness, though officials expect leniency for cooperation.
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No rain expected in Atlanta today
The local forecaster predicts mild summer weather with a maximum near 86 degrees in Atlanta today and probably for some time. Showers fell statewide Wednesday, but Atlanta saw none, and no shower is in prospect today. western reports show heat with temperatures near 190 in three distant cities.
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Bram released after 17 years in prison
ALEXANDRIA Ald Bram, once first mate of the American bark Herbert Fuller, was freed on parole after 17 years of a life sentence for a triple murder. Friends including George Freeman and Harry Perkerson campaigned for clemency under a federal act allowing parole after 15 years. Bram vows to prove his innocence and seeks work while maintaining his liberty.
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Bram's murder conviction in Halifax case and parole efforts
The report notes Bram’s murder conviction after a Halifax arrival, followed by a Boston trial and a hang sentence that was overturned on appeal, leading to a life sentence. It states Monks supplied the sole evidence, while Bram’s lawyers persist in seeking release and Warden Meyer praises Bram’s reform efforts in federal prison.
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Nova Scotia
Bram
Boston
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Meyer
Ex Consul Caughey Dies in Richmond at 25 Years Service
Charles M Caughey former United States consul to Messina and Milan Italy died in Richmond Virginia today after a prolonged illness. Appointed by President Cleveland, he served under subsequent administrations, totaling a quarter century in the consular service.
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Bell System Public Interest Policy Statement Immense
The United States suit over Bell System telephone property purchases and ICC probe prompted disclosure of policy to serve public interests. Bell asserts its aim to operate under government oversight, favor universal intercommunication, centralized control, fair rates, and ongoing cooperation with authorities to ensure efficient service and avoid evasion. It cites continued investments, profits directed to public benefit, and the need for one system under common control.
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