Verdict Upholds Posthumous Child Claim in Noted Will Case
In a verdict delivered in superior court, Mrs Minnie B Alexander widow of W H Alexander gains the estate valued at $40,000 as the will is revoked by the posthumous birth of a child. The case, hotly contested since 1900, held that a later birth revokes the will, the executor being discharged and Mrs Alexander named administrator.
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WH. Alexander
Minnie B Alexander
Wo OH Alexander
Mr Alexander
Alexander
Mr. Alexander
John W Lumpkin
MD Tha
John W Alexwiet
Ordinaro's
W Oh Alexander, Jr
W Ho Alexander
Arnold & Arnold
R J Jordan
Rosser & Carter
John L Hopkins & Song
New Elberton Law Firm Formed by Brewer and Oglesby
A new law firm organized in Elberton debuts with partners HJ Brewer and G Oglesby. Oglesby, Mercer University graduate, joins as junior member amid bold advertising plans. Firm promotes profitable, well targeted campaigns to attract clients and grow.
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Elberton
New Law Fim
Piberton
HJ. Brewer
Fatu
Oglesby
Mercer University
Dispensary Bill Veto From Governor Candler
Governor Candler vetoes the dispensary bill No. 336, citing three flaws. He argues it alters local option to force liquor access in counties through dispensaries or bars, undermines prohibition in dry counties, and risks broad political corruption and costly elections. He urges defeat to preserve current local option and county peace.
Governor Denounces Dispensary Measure in Veto
Governor Candier vetoed Seaborn Wright's dispensary bill citing its misleading language and potential for county level sales. Wright, Floyd County author, claims the veto serves liquor interests and vows to seek passage over the veto with противостояние from pro prohibitionists.
Prohibition Reeled Pride of Georgia Liquor Ring Exposed
Beaborn Wright denounces Gov. Wrights veto of a dispensary bill as a betrayal by prohibitionists. He claims liquor interests used deceit to push for continued control, while dry counties face a wave of local dispensary laws. The piece frames the governor as swayed by the Liquor Dealers Association and warns of armed conflict over temperance in Georgia’s counties.
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Candier
House
Ary
Wright
Seaborn Wright
Floyd
Nhquor
Mr. Wright
Georgia
Ot Bloyd
Hhis
Nquor Rng
Hooper Alexander
Giorgia
Aquor
Gaga
Camilla
Haquer, Dealers’ Association
Beaborn Wright
Wright dispensary bill veto pleases Guerry
Macon Georgia December special reports Governor Cardler vetoed the Wright dispensary bill. Guerry expresses satisfaction, saying the veto achieves the aim of defeating local dispensary schemes without county vote, and notes the measure could not be passed now. He credits the action to the governor and modestly defends Wright's motives.
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Macon
Cardler
Duke
Methodist Ministera
South Georgia
Candler
Ali
Yupont Guerry
Wright
Uegersary
Lawmakers Back Southern Georgia Agricultural Station Move
The Georgia House approved a joint resolution authorizing an agricultural experimental farm in southern Georgia. The measure, led by Mr Toomer, aims to demonstrate the value of native crops and improve rural development with land donated by willing citizens in the region.
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Georgia
Georgia Leaders Seek Agricultural Station in South
Georgia lawmakers moved to memorialize Congress to fund an agricultural experimental station in southern Georgia using cotton tax funds. The resolution, introduced by Senator Howell and Representatives Slaton and Egleston, was adopted as the House and Senate acted to back regional farming development efforts. The secretary of state will send the memorial to Congress for consideration.
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House
Senate
South
Congress
National Treasury
Howell
Houston Slaton and
Egleston
Fulton
Houston
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