Judge Speer Rules Bankrupt Assets Case in Macon
Judge D. Speer ruled in Macon that the federal bankruptcy court has exclusive jurisdiction to administer insolvent assets, requiring the state court receiver to surrender property to the marshal. The decision in the Macon Lumber Company bankruptcy involves comity between state and federal courts and may be appealed to the circuit court of appeals.
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Macon
Dmory Speer
United States
Maton Bash
Door and Lumber Company
United States Court
Exchange Bank of Macon
Citizens’ Bank of Cordele
Thes
Msi
Messrs Bacon, Miller & Brunson An
Dessin
Speer
Circuit Court of Appeals
Captain Percy C. Clegg Dead In Georgia Development Leader
Americus Georgia December 6 Captain Perry C Clegg prominent and wealthy citizen died suddenly of apoplexy at his Dooly County plantation. A native of Walton County he lived in Hawkinsville Cardele and Americus for decades fostering Southwestern Georgia business and rail development. He helped build the Savannah Americus and Montgomery railway part of Seaboard Air Line and held large property and insurance. Survived by widow two sons and two daughters. Funeral set for Americus on Saturday. Novelties in Fine Photos at Adams 4034 Whitehall.
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South Georgia
Americus
Perry C Clegg
Dooly County
Captain Cregg
Walton County
Hawkinsville
Cardele
Georggia
Savannah, Americus and Montgomery
Seaboard Air Line
Dceased
Postmaster’s Ant Reports Atlanta Post Office Growth
The Postmaster’s Ant shows Atlanta post office work rising in the last half of the year with July 1901 up 3,580 95 dollars or 218 percent over 1900, September down 5,383 16 dollars from the present year, and November up 186 percent or 5,296 30 dollars. The report covers July through November and compares months in 1900 and 1901.
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Ant
Atlanta
Hager Smithes
J J Rogers Made Receiver Appointed by Judge Speer
Barnesville news reports Colonel J J Rogers was named temporary receiver of the Barnesville Manufacturing Company in Judge Speer's Macon court. He takes control of the plant and Hanson Crawley company as bankers from Atlanta and Griffin move to protect assets amid bank suspensions and local financial turmoil. The community hopes Rogers will revive the properties quickly, while W B Smith oversees the Barnesville savings bank and promises asset statements soon.
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Barnesville
J. J. Rogers
Barnesville Manufacturing Company
Barnesville Savings Bank
Ir. Ottley
Meador
McCord
Atlanta
Smith
Gritfin
Fletcher
Forsyth
Wrangled Time Away in Girard Two Tickets and Registration Lists
In Girard Alabama the regular mayoral election failed to take place due to a dispute over two registration lists and which registry officer had authority. Competing factions argue over charter rights and council authority as polls closed without an election. Meanwhile Elberton Georgia shows growing interest in electing three aldermen and budgeting for a large electric plant tied to local campaigning.
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Girard
Columbus
Ala
John T. Hchols
Counci
Imne
Council
Elberton
Snow Falls at Cartersville
Snow fell at Cartersville Georgia this afternoon with lively rate but the ground was wet so no lasting snow was observed.
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Cartersville
Train No 2 trestle collapse near Waycross Ga
A Plant System train on the trestle east of Waycross nearly plunged into the branch below as the trestle gave way. Two sleepers almost flipped. only mail agent Coakley was injured. Plentiful passengers narrowly escaped a fatal wreck. Pullman conductor Reeves and others stood on the platform as the cars left the tracks. Nearby officials and crew escaped serious harm. The incident follows a crowding day coach and a crowded train.
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Waycross
Pullman
Reeves
Southern Express
T. Welch
Porter Scroggins
F. Coakley
Tax for Cotton Seed Meal in North Carolina
Raleigh December 6 Special The state board of agriculture debates taxing cotton seed meal at 20 cents per ton matching the rate on commercial fertilizers. The board’s attorney will report on the matter tomorrow.
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Raleigh
N. C
State Board of Aericaittre
Senator Sewell Leaves Asheville for Home in Failing Health
Senator W J Sewell of New Jersey, who has resided in Asheville seeking relief from consumption, will depart tomorrow in his private car for home. His health has not improved during his several months stay in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Sewell
Asheville
M. C
W. J. Sewell
New Jersey
Tormhorrow
Self Defense Shifts Blame in Sailor Shooting Case
In Savannah two Norwegians, Fred Oleson and Michaelson, were involved in an early morning row with Officer Dooley. Oleson was shot in the stomach as he attacked the officer after being knocked down twice. Oleson later died. Michaelson was arrested for carrying concealed weapons after a revolver was found on him. Dooley claims self defense. Oleson’s wound proved fatal. In Huntsville, C C Wood was jailed on impersonating a government officer after deceiving a Chinaman to extort payment. bond set at 200 dollars.
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Savannah
Fred Oleson
St. Joseph Infirmary
R. F. Dooley
Oleson
Michaelson
Iberia
Qleson
Dooley
Huntsville
Ala
C. C.wood
Morgan County
Greenleaf
Wood
Deegtur
Penitentiary Directors Plan More Convicts on Mountain Rail Line
In Raleigh on December 5, penitentiary directors agreed to raise the number of convicts grading the mountain division of the Ohio River and Charleston railway to about thirty. Currently 120 work 46 miles from Marion, with another influx of similar numbers due January 1 from Moore county Asheboro and Goldsboro contract sites. The state aims to set a strong railroad construction record this year and improve further next year.
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Raleigh
N. C
Mountain
Ohio River
Charleston
Marion
Moore County
Asheboro
Goldsboro
Joe Calvin Is Acquitted In Mississippi Case
Memphis dispatch reports in Columbus Mississippi circuit court the jury acquitted Joe Calvin of the murder charge in the case involving Captain W B Harris. The verdict ends a case that drew wide public interest in the state.
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Joe Calvin
Memphis
Tenn
Columbus
Miss
W. B. Harris
Mississippi
Lenoir City Bank Closes Its Doors in Tennessee
The Lenoir City Bank in Knoxville Tennessee closed this morning at 7. The bank had capital of 50 000 dollars. Depositors are told they will be paid back in full. Officials cite depreciation and financial struggles as causes. Local real estate and business concerns referenced in scattered notes.
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Lenoir City Bank
Knoxville
Tenn
Noly City Bank
Lenoir City
Lenoir City Real Estate
Untitled fragment hints at a new line of steaners and stars
Fragmented text indicates a new line of steamers and mentions stars, deer, and special fire in a garbled description. Details are unreadable, with multiple misspellings and broken names, offering no clear event, date, or involved organizations.
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Viking
Oman
Fellows Set For Free After Third Conviction Appeal
Athens December 5 special Gus Fellows of Jackson county faces freedom after three Jackson county juries found him guilty of assault, with the Supreme Court granting three new trials. Solicitor Brand says next February session will not press the case, believing another conviction unlikely but noting prior reversals. Brother Aaron Fellows and local backers Shackelford and Mahaffey supported his innocence.
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Athens
Gus Fellows
Jackson County
Atlante
Supreme Court
Brand
Western Aircuit
Spt
Jackson Supreme Court
Fellows
Neero
Gus Felows
Aaron Fellows
Gus
Messrs
T. J. Shackelford
J. A. B. Mahaffey
Jefferson
University Press Club reorganized at Athens meeting
The University Press Club in Athens elected officers James Sibley as president Robert Moran as vice president and W A Roberts as secretary The club aims to inform Georgia residents about university affairs especially farmers about the agricultural department and the new ten week course in centulture Members will write weekly letters to boost university interest and distribute signed bulletins biweekly for home letters.
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Colege
Athens
Gai
University Presse
James Sibley
Robert Moran
W. AO. Roberts
Tincoln County First County Election Result Report
Raleigh reports in December details of a local contest among sheriffs to determine the first county seat. Tincoln County near Johnston yields the top vote, with Johnston close behind. John Blan held the position for years, but a reform amendment aimed at re election passed by a vote of 77 to.
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Tincoln
Raleigh
Tria
Tincec
Csunty
Johnston
Govond
John- Blan
Gare
Wither
Chief Williams Resigns Shocking Police Leaders
Columbus Ga December 6 Chief Wiley Williams resigns from the police board taking effect December 1. Williams a director of the National Association of Chiefs of Police and president of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police resigns to enter other business. The move startled police circles as his term would not have expired until December 1902. The future mercantile venture is not stated.
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Columbus
Wiley Williams
Police Board
Williams
National Association of Chiefs of Palle
United States
Canada
Georgia Association At Chiefs of Police and Bherliffs
Wit Hama
John Pugh Acquitted In Hart County Murder Case
Hartwell Ga December 5 Special The greatest legal battle in Hart County history ends as John Pugh is acquitted after two years in Hart County jail. The slayer of Gus Prather was freed when a jury found him not guilty of manslaughter. A new trial was granted after initial acquittal, with fresh proceedings commencing Monday and a verdict reached Tuesday night.
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Gus Prather
Hartwell
Hart County
John Pugh
Gus 'Prather
Pugh
Iary
Hig
Messrs ‘A
Julian B. McCurry
Supreme Court
Death notices and obituaries from Cartersville and Huntsville
Mortuary notices list A P B Silva of Cartersville Ga dying in Yo Harria Ga after decades in manganese and iron work. Widow formerly Miss Glenn of Cartersville. Remains to read here tomorrow at Oak Hill cemetery. Other brief notices mention Mrs E S OBrien of Barnett Norwood Ga dying suddenly of heart disease in Barrett and John Bradley longtime Huntsville police chief dying in Bridgeport after a noted career. Bradley was brother of Willard Bradley.
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A. PB. Silva
Cartersville
Yo '* Harria
Chicsgo
Glenn
Oak Hill Cemetery
O’brien
Barnett
Norwood
O'Brien
Barrett
heerteaHe
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Macon Sash, Door and Lumber Company
Percy C. Clegg
Adams
Whitehall
Charles W. Crankshaw
Rismoar Merchant and Jeweler
Whitehall St
Allanta, Ga
Noman
Eiseman Bros
Alabama and
Pryor Streets
Union Depot
Washington, DD. C
Atlanta, Ga
Baltimore, Md
Sole
Hess Shoes
Ustion
J.J. Rogers
Prehiv
Waycross Bridge
Co. M. Walker
Monroe
Clifford M Walker
Moanaroe
W. C. Dean
A. B. Mabiey
W- Cc
Merritt
Raleigh, N C
Fred L. Merritt
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
N C
Citizen
Mr. Howland
Providence, R. I. Journal
Montignac
Chinchilla
Kersey
Melton
Vienna
Phoerta Mars
Slaw YG Piwao Aua Ae
Lola Atlanta
Stuttgarter Underwear
Smalpox
North Carolina
Hockingham
Nol Pras
the University Press Club
Wilans
Accquitth
Mortuary
John Bradley
Alf
Bridgeport
Willant Bradley
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