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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
9
Anna Wright was sentenced to one year in jail after a jury found her guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the December 2 fight over a pistol. The court accepted the jury’s mercy recommendation, sending the case from Waycross, Georgia.
The Bass residence in Sumter County, called one of the prettiest country homes, was burned to ashes along with its sixteen apartments and contents. The loss stood at about 15009 dollars with 7000 dollars in insurance. The fire’s cause is believed accidental.
Macon Ga December 17 Special Henry Neuhoff of Nashville now renounces his plan to invest 25000 in an abattoir after council refused tax exemptions water fee waivers and other concessions. The city offered 15 acre lease 25 per year and the plant’s designation as the official city kill facility. Officials may propose city built abattoir for 2000 to 3000 dollars plus cold storage. Also first use of spinal anesthetic in Macon. patient A B Henry conscious and able to discuss during surgery.
In Bibb County a two day trial ended with the Slappey daughters receiving a one fifth interest in 100 acres valued at 16000 dollars, after their father R R Slappey sold land to John Rosa and others of Chicago. Two sons died before recovery, and the daughters argued the land belonged to their mother. The case was heard with consent of interested parties in the Bible Superior Court. The Macon council plans 25000 more for police, expanding force from sixty to ninety to cover new city areas.
A major fire in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, Friday destroyed nearly two million dollars in property across a block of business buildings including twenty stores, the Penn National Bank, and the Academy of Music. The blaze started behind Woolworth and spread to Britton-Stosiman and City Department Store, with power out and streetcar service halted. The post office escaped heavy damage, and the Union Safe Deposit Bank opened amid the blaze. much of the loss was uninsured.
Waycross Georgia December 17 church property not used for church purposes will not be exempt from city taxes after city council action following a tax assessment review. Ministers and church leaders spoke as Alderman Fred Brewer’s motion to exempt only property actually used for church purposes passed unanimously, with buildings and vacant lots not used for church purposes to be taxed.
Perry Ga December 17 Special The commitment trial of Roy Anthoine for alleged complicity in the Fort Valley murder of Brad Houser concluded with the defendant discharged A large number of witnesses testified for and against the defendant Prosecutors were Hon T C Welder and defense by C L Shepard and Jule Felton Claude Starke was arrested and held in Bibb jail while Gessie Bradley awaits grand jury action in April
Cordele Ga December 17 new administration sworn in led by Mayor J Gordon Jones and Alexander J N King. Officers elected include W D Wilson mayor pro tem L M Summer chief of police J Sheppard assistant chief Gaoree S Harris clerk treasurer W Webb city engineer and waterworks superintendent R Bolton street overseer Orig Bray chief of fire Hugh Knsseter city attorney Ford Ware city physician W R Bussey sanitary inspector.
Thomasville Ga December 17 In the Boston municipal primary the mayoral race was close until the final ballot Norton defeated Ivy. Aldermen nominees included McIntosh Bradshaw Jones Parramore and Morton. Marshal winner Burney edged Harrell by two votes. Clerk treasurer Groover over Smith and school board nominees Adams Yarborough Leek.
Barnesville reports a local warehouseman J E G Horna has purchased a corn mill and plans to begin operations soon. The community anticipates the mill will boost local agriculture as farmers express interest in processing the grain. A large corn and wheat crop is a topic of discussion, with no firm action yet. Also notes a prominent Atlanta show tonight and Saturday.
Washington December 17 Addresses of eulogy on the life and legislative career of the late Senator Augustus Bacon of Georgia were delivered in the senate today by Senators Hoke Smith Hardwick Lodge Stone Nelson Overman O Gorman Tolman and Gallinger. Lodge noted Bacon died in service and quotes his Harness phrase while O Gorman lamented the loss of an experienced and efficient member.
John Goosby and Irwin Sappho two negro youths living at No Martin alley were bound over Thursday afternoon on the charge of highway robbery by Recorder Johnson. Sappho's bond was fixed at 3000 dollars and he also faced a case of hurt glory. Goosby was held at 1000 dollars as the burglary charge against him was dismissed. They allegedly held up Walter Andrews a negro of 54 main street last Saturday night about 11 20 on Irwin street between Fort and Hillard streets. Anderson identified both youths but West a real estate man robbed near the same place last Friday night could not positively identify them.
Rome Ga December 17 special two Masonic officers hold long service records Judge Max Meyerhardt worshipful master of Cherokee Lodge is re-elected for a third term and R H West secretary for a forty second term Barnesville Ga December 17 special pinta lodge 88 elects officers led by R L Swatts as worshipful master with J M Anderson senior warden and other officers named including W Prout secretary and Maddox junior deacon in a long standing Georgia lodge tradition
Forsyth Georgia December 17 After a three days session the Forsyth city court adjourned with every jury deadlocked on each case. Judge G G Persons wired to declare mistrials in all cases tried before juries while some prisoners pleaded guilty to misdemeanors. This was the last term as the legislature ordered the court to cease January 1 with legal business moving to the superior court.
Athens Ga December 17 Judge Brand overruled a motion for a new trial in the case of Angelo Hamilton a prominent white man from Jackson County convicted of criminal assault. A bail bid pending the motion was denied. The decision rested largely on the appearance and conduct of the young woman involved.
Wilbur W. Burroughs chief engineer at the Mathis dam drowned after breaking through ice on Mathis pond in Clayton Georgia. His twin brother and another man attempted rescue and nearly drowned. Rescue attempts continued with slim hopes after he was under water about thirty minutes.
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