Ex Senator West Dies in Valdosta
Former Georgia Senator W S West dies at his Valdosta home after a sudden illness. He served in the state house and senate, led in education and railroad bills, and chaired the senate before his death. He leaves a wife, son, two sisters, three brothers, and many admirers in Georgia. Governor Staton and other officials send condolences. the funeral is in Valdosta.
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West
Valdosta
William
Senator Westin
J. T. Peacock
A. H. Lane
John W., West
BE. B. and
Abraham West
Jacksonville
Fla
Noday
De'viouk
Patterson Street
Alien Wilson
First Christian Church
Ing
Sunset Hill Cemetery
Georgia
Joan M.staton
Emory Speer
United States District Court
Valdosta Street Railway Company
Senator West
Wiliam Stanley West
James
Mary A. West
Lowndes
Marion County
Mercer University
Tia
Valdosta Street Railroad Company
Former Senator West Dies After Notable Senate Term
The death of Senator West drew sincere regret from statehouse officials and Governor Slaten, who praised him as a typical Georgian, honest and courageous. He served briefly in the Senate, worked hard on the war era economic issues, and succeeded Senator Bacon, earning broad admiration among peers.
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Genale
West
Bacon
Senator West
Statehouse
Slaten
Georgia
Man Under Arrest Cursed Cop Case Upheld by Court of Appeals
A state appeals court ruling states that a person under arrest who uses opprobrious language toward the arresting officer can be prosecuted. Joe Elmore received twelve months on the chain gang or a $1400 fine for cursing a deputy sheriff. The opinion notes that an officer may be protected from abuse but still deserves similar protection as private citizens. Chief Judge RB Russell dissented without a written opinion.
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Gilead
State Court of Appeals
Tattnall Superior Court
Joe Elmore
Elmore
Russell
Norcross Masons Hold Annual Officer Election
Norcross lodge 228 elected officers for the coming year on Friday night. Wall was worshipful master with Sucuee as senior warden Rochester as junior warden Mauldin senior deacon Port junior deacon Port senior steward De Miltiniel assistant steward Kinnton treasurer Barenvert Tyler and Kr. A. H. Wingo as trustees. The annual banquet will not be held this year due to many charity calls.
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Norcross Louse
OS Wall
Settle
A. Fi. Sucuee
T. J. Rochester
I. PB. Mauldin
W Port
de Miltiniel
Kinnton
Tyler
WC. Bare
Nearer Date Selected for Athens Marketing Conference
Athens announces a conference on marketing agricultural products at State College of Agriculture. The event, moved to January 18, will discuss market opportunities for farm crops and preparations for marketing. It follows the college short courses and precedes midwinter agricultural conventions.
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Athens
State College of Agriculture
Marshall Will Make Supreme Court Plea for Frank
In Philadelphia on December 22 prominent Jews launch a campaign to urge Governor Slaton of Georgia to commute Leo Frank’s death sentence to life. A mass meeting at the Academy of Music will precede a large petition and letters to plead clemency.
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Frank
Philadelphia
Leo Frank
Atlanta
Mary Phagan
Slaton
Georgia
Academy of Must
Georgia Executive
Plans Formed for Supreme Court Appeal in Frank Case
A. Alexander remains in Atlanta to coordinate the appeal and prison commission strategy for Jero Frank. Louis Marshall, a federal court expert, will lead the Supreme Court efforts from Washington, en route to Justice Lamar.
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Jero Frank
Pence
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Louis Marshall
Supreme Court
Alexander
Atlanta
Slaton
Marshall
East
Justice Lamar
Tel Georgia
Washington Tribunal
Frank
Prison Commission
Washington Court
Pensioners Called to Claim Unclaimed Pensions at Courthouse Office
An official notice requests all pensioners who have not drawn their pensions to visit Ordinary's Office in Wilkinson's building at the courthouse to collect payments. The list includes soldiers and widows with names such as P. T. Akins J. A. Carter H. J. Dibble M. Kilgore and many others, asking widows and invalid rolls to present themselves for repayment. The notice emphasizes prompt action to ensure proper disbursement.
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Ordina Wilkinson
P. T. Akins
W. L. Hohler
J. A. Carter
H. J. Dibble
J. T. Dorgan
Willis
M. Kilgore
L. Hipley
T. A. Teasdale
M. ‘Fruitt
W. Yeager
J. C. Adderholt
Calvin Bush
J. M. Daniel
J. A. Dodgen
Willam James
J. C. Lynes
J. G. Serachin
JL Thorton
J. G. Yates
W. F. Leiner
J. H. King
J. T. Stephens
F. Elmarson
Pengsim
Rol
Adair
Jane Blankenship
J. F
Lizzie "Ower
J. N. Harbuck
N. Johnson
M. W. Kirk
J. T. Latimer
E. D. McDougal
Morgan
E. Moore
Annie Reynolds
M. J. Selts
M. PB
M. J. Wallis
J. Belisle
H. Cooper
Fultz
Nachkson
A Lane
J Dowda
W. Griffin
M. Ss. Jones
V. Ledford
EL. Gadden
Moore
L. XN. Pitt
Judge Broyles Hands Down First Appellate Decisions
The Court of Appeals issued its first opinions since Judge Broyles’ election. Five decisions listed Troeyles, with Walter Coyington and wife convicted of assault in Albans being reversed due to a trial judge’s admission of a doubtful postcard as evidence. Other reversals include a Brunswick minor case. three remaining opinions affirmed lower courts.
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Court of Appeals
Broyles
Tates Troeyles
Albans
Walter Coyington
Brunawick
Baxley High School Gift to Governor Slaton
Baxley high school domestic arts class presented Governor Slaton with a collar and handkerchief box as a Christmas gift. The item was placed in the governor's reception room and drew considerable admiration.
New Year's Eve at Hotel Winecoff Atlanta Fete
Plans for a Southern New Year’s Eve gala at the Hotel Winecoff include a post ten o’clock dinner, music by an augmented sixteen-piece orchestra directed by Professor W W Trubner, and a sought after flute solo by Dr Medicus. Mrs Frank earnon will sing with Flo spending weeks gathering Atlanta made souvenirs. Three giant Christmas trees on the balcony overlook Peachtree Street with electric lights and large worded signs. Tables must be reserved in advance.
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Jon
Atlanta
Flo
Frank Earnon
W. W. Trubner
Dr. Medicus
Winecoff
Peachtree
Hundreds to feast in memory of Big Tim Sullivan
New York Hawkers recall Timothy Sullivan known as Big Tim on the Bowery as hundreds of homeless men plan a Christmas dinner. A ticket for a new pair of gifts will be given, funded by Patrick J. Sullivan and other Sullivan supporters who carry on the annual tomb of the dead leader and his political organization.
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Timothy
Sullivan
Big Tim
Bowery
Patrick el. Sullivan
Van
Tim
Build Now Committee Plans to Boost City Construction
The Build Now committee of the chamber of commerce met Tuesday to study plans for increased building activity. Estimates by PP. Wyhornton Marre show construction could proceed now at prices well below the average. The sub committee will tabulate all facts and forward them to the general committee for architect review and press release.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wyhornton Marre
White slave convict to serve four years in federal prison
Isaac Fordinsky a white haired man nearing sixty was sentenced to four years in a federal penitentiary for white slavery. He was brought from New Roswell New Mexico and jailed after transporting his wife a Polish woman from Fort Worth Texas to New Roswell for immoral purposes. He allegedly urged moving two young girls from Fort Worth to the adjoining state. His defense claimed the trips aimed to reform them. The government reportedly spent seventy thousand dollars on the case. Fordinsky bid farewell to Chief Marshal A H Hudspeth saying four years would bring his return.
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Isaac Fordinsky
New Roswell
N. M
A. H. Hudspeth
United States
Fort Worth
Texas
Canning Works Resume In Brunswick Brings Jobs
Brunswick Ga December 22 The Glynn Canning company reopened its large plant after weeks of downtime due to weak demand for canned oysters. The resumed operation provides employment to two or three hundred workers and supports poats engaged in catching prawn. Manager Nurams said demand is rising, prices steady, and a good season is expected for both prawn and oyster canning at the company.
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Brunswick
Grand jury praises Judge Conyers for last Brunswick circuit session
The Glynn County grand jury met in regular session yesterday in Brunswick Ga and passed resolutions of appreciation and recognition for the services of Judge C B Conyers who convened his last court in the Brunswick circuit.
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Conyers
Brunswick
Glynn County Grand Jur
C. B Conyers
Swollen Ankles and Eyelids Signal Kidney Weakness
An old folk remedy claims Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound cures swollen ankles and eyelids, back pains, and other kidney and bladder issues. It advises taking a teaspoon after meals, drinking water, and avoiding sugar, promising rapid relief and renewed vigor with flushed skin color.
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Stuart
Evening of Music and Song Planned by Church Tonight
Unusual interest surrounds a Payne Memorial church recital this evening to raise voluntary gifts for Atlanta's Poor. Several musicians and readers will perform in a no admission event. attendees are urged to bring necessities to aid the needy.
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Church Tonight
Payne Memorial Church
Atlanta
National Biscuit CQ Employees Get Five Dollar Bonus
Brand new five dollar gold pieces issued by the National Biscuit Company of New York have been distributed to employees as a bonus. The unusual payout marks a festive gesture by the firm toward its workforce.
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National Biscuit CQ
National Biscuit Company
New York
Company Employs Sprawling Network Across States
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a nationwide employment structure with Atlanta listing about thirty enmoharess and roughly 159 statewide. Each employee receives a folded piece, regardless of tenure, suggesting standardized messaging across the firm.
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United States
Atlanta
Christmas Day Optical Ad at Moore & Sohs
A Christmas Day advertisement notes Mor A Kolak and others taking pictures throughout the day. Moore & Sohs, Opticians, at 2 North Broad Street offer a complete stock of Kodaks and Brownie cameras for a merry day.
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Moore & Sohs
Opticians
North Broad Street
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