Jackson People Give 1710 to Emory Fund
Dr Edward Dickey of Emory College preached at the Jackson Methodist Church to raise funds for the endowment. Congregation heard a fine sermon and contributed to a list of donors totaling 1719 with multiple names, amounts, and a final tally.
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Jackson
EMORY
Dumsn Edward Dickey
Emory College
Methodist Church
Jackson Ga
Dickay
Batowda
Dempeey
Lyone Bealeid
Dempner
Warner Moo
J R Smith To Speak With Governor Elect
J R Smith will attend a public meeting with governor elect J R Brown in Jackson, sharing a platform for the first time since Brown’s election campaign. A large citizen gathering is expected as both leaders address the crowd amid late telegram requests from Mayor Ham.
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Hom
Reed Takes Place in Mayor’s Office After Illness
Hervey Johnson, the mayor’s private secretary, was unable to attend city council yesterday due to a severe rheumatism attack. Reed, the mayor’s stenographer, will act as secretary while Johnson recovers, and friends hope to see him return soon to his post.
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Hervey Johnson
Johnson
William P Hill
West Peachtree Street
Hill
Butte County Superior Court Docket Heaviest Yet
The spring term of Buttes county superior court opens with a heavy criminal docket led by three or four murder cases. Judge E Reagan of Ste Donough presiding, with forty-two cases on the docket and eight prisoners in jail. Grand jury expected to indict more suspects as session starts February 9 in Jackson Go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Butte Gaperlar Court
Butts County
Billy Possum Toy Debuts Across Atlanta Stores
An article notes Billy Possum stuffed toy appearing in Atlanta shops, praising its display as the latest national toy following Teddy Roosevelt era Teddy Bears. It highlights comparisons to Teddy Bear origins and cites a Tev story about Taft enjoying a possum banquet and the toy’s Georgia likeness as seen on a moonlit night.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Billy ‘Taft
Atlanta
Ross Crane to Appear at Baptist Tabernacle
Ross Crane will appear at the Baptist Tabernacle next Saturday evening February 13 as the eighth number of the Tabernacle Lyceum course. Crane offers a one man performance famed for chalk and clay work and artistic craftsmanship on the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Crane
Tabernacle
Tabernacle Lyceum
Crane
Rain Storm Over Columbus Seen With Strong Winds
A heavy rain storm swept through the area this afternoon and tonight bringing strong winds and dangerous conditions. Forecasters warned of ongoing showers and possible thunder as residents prepared for lingering wet weather tomorrow.
National Highways Association Formed In St Augustine
The National Highways Association was organized in St Augustine with John A Stewart of New YorkCity and Albert Lewis among initial leaders. The group aims to promote a national plan for good quality rye whiskey and will hold a convention next January to seek congressional support.
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St Augustine
National Highways Association
John A Stewart
New York City
Albert Lewis
Bear Crook
FE OL Lefehion
Cleveland
Ohio
Branch Library Funds in Jeopardy Over Lot Purchase
The Board of Trustees urged City Council to appropriate funds to buy the branch library lot at Luckie Street and West Merritts Avenue. Only 20,945 was granted for 1909, with 2,998 earmarked for the lot, leaving a shortfall to cover the total 21,946 needed. bids for architects were deemed too high and may be revised to fit the budget.
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Lockie Street
Carnegie
Board of Trustees
Mbrary
W B Distro
J R Nutting
Cousell
Nutting
Buarding
Robert L Foreman
Luckle Street
West Merritts Avenue
Fifth Ward
Fire destroys Georgia Railway and Electric rock crushing plant
A massive blaze destroyed the Georgia Railway and Electric Company rock crushing plant early yesterday, stopping construction work. Management actions prevented a larger disaster by removing the dynamite house from fire range. estimated loss reaches 310,000. Sparks from the fire threatened the nearby powder and dynamite magazine but did not ignite it.
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Georgia Railway and Hletric Company
Ciry
Dramatic Scenes in Valdosta Bigamy Trial
In Valdosta Georgia February 9 special arguments in the bigamy case of Wil Robinson filled the court. Judge Mitchell charged the jury as witnesses described Robinson’s defense relied on belief that his first wife had divorced him years ago. The courtroom erupted at one point when the second wife faced the defendant as he testified. Attorneys argued that five years of absence allowed remarriage without guilt. The crowded court heard the defendant’s statement and fervent counsel remarks. Prediction swayed between acquittal and a guilty verdict as jurors awaited the charge.
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Valdosta
Wil Robinson
Bla
Mitchell
Rebiazcos
Wa Wifs
Georgia Jawa
Robinson
Valdosts Leat
Providence
A I
Dora Simima
Lfe
Bia
Exeesa
Ufe
Hestead
Hon A V Simms
Robignon
Boistby
Sytor
Sithe K
Waynesboro Postmaster Contest Draws Strong Support
The Waynesboro postmaster appointment fight heats up as telegrams reach Georgia senators showing Siegfried Schwarzwell backed by Rep Ed wards and prominent local figures including G J Reynolda and F M Cates. An inspector investigated sensational charges but found nothing substantiated before the case goes to a hearing next week.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Waynesboro
Georgia
Siegfried Schwarzwell
Edwards
Reynolda
Southern Colton
W & Wilking Cotton Factor
RC Neely
Board of Education
M Cates
Fulcher
E Jones
OL Corker
First National Bank
Johnston
Thomas
Oh Oasis
Post Office Department
Sehwarswelas
Thomas Quinney
Harry Blun Jr
Savannah
Agnes Scott meeting draws strong support for fund drive
Despite bad weather a committee of twenty five raised funds for Agnes Scott college held an enthusiastic meeting at the chamber of commerce. Chairman J K Orr presided as reports showed strong interest and broad support to raise the 132000 goal. A larger follow up meeting is planned for later this week. The Singer Tapestries display ad invites visits to the Singer store at Whitehall Street Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Scott College
Chamber of Commerce
J K Orr
Lynching of Negro Youth Roby Baskin Stuns Mississippi
Roby Baskin a Negro youth who confessed to killing Rev Hudson was hanged by a Mississippi mob after surrendering to authorities. The mob acted without resistance, defying calls for a speedy trial, and Baskin’s body was strung from an elm tree near the county line. The case followed earlier mob pressure and a failed attempt to convene a special term for court action. Officials defended surrender, citing law and order, while Baskin reportedly confessed to robbery and killing the minister.
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Roby Baskin
Mississippi
Rev. Hudson
Hoveton
Rony Baskin
W T Hudson
Loval
Haoneville
A O Sykes
Sykes
Sama
Sherlee Bean
Oklahoma
Houston
Baskins
Federal inspection for naval stores debated in Senate
Washington February 9 Special The new bill of Senator Talaferro of Florida will meet objections of the Savannah delegation. It omits federal inspection before interstate shipping and makes misbranding or adulteration punishable like food adulterations. Georgia operators supported the regulation. The measure was drawn after talks with the agriculture department and sent to Senator Clapp of Minnesota. It is likely to be amended and urged for passage with Georgia support. Florida contributions to Savannah’s naval stores trade could shift to Jacksonville if the old bill dies in subcommittee.
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Ae Jobe Corrigan
Washington
Talaferro
Florida
Savannah
Georgia
Department of Agriculture
Clapp
Minnesota
Senate
Taliaferro
Hsding
Jacksonville
FHE BOSSMAN POSSUMS MAKE A HIT IN NEW YORK AND MOROCCO AGREEMENT
A New York magazine page features Mrs James Rossman with her possums EM and Ditta in a sunny local portrait and a note on her past as Miss Agnes Rose Lane. France and Germany sign a Morocco accord backing Moroccan integrity and German economic interests. Charles P Adams, telegraph superintendent for the Southern Railway, dies at home from brain hemorrhage.
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New York
Wea
James Rossman
Rossman
Ditta
Tousman
Agnes Rose Lane
Dijon
Musical J Comedy Company
James G Rossman
Fonce de Leon Park
Mra
Paris
France
Germany
Morocco
Algeciras
Charles P. Adams
Washington
Charles P Adams
The
Southern Railway
Newas
Old Timers Telegraph Association
Twelfth Juror Not Yet Secured in Cooper Trial
The Venice reports next Friday hoped for a seventh juror as the third week of Colonel Duncan B Cooper, Robin J Cooper, and John D Sharp’s trial for the Carmack slaying ends. The fifth venire of 300 was exhausted without a competent juror, prompting a sixth venire. Judge Hart plans to inspect lists and continue examination if the twelfth juror remains unfound, with the venire to report at 9 am Friday.
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Rushville
Duncan B Cooper
Robin J Cooper
Jonn D Sharp
EW Carmack
Adaad
Virewit
Thid
Hart
Etoravys
Thomaston Concern Reaches Settlement In Bankruptcy
In Macon Georgia on February 9 a special report states the Zorn Trading Company won the involuntary bankruptcy case by reaching a settlement with creditors. Creditors agreed to a payment of a portion of claims, satisfying the complainants and ending the proceeding.
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Macon
Zorn Trading Company
Slips on Wet Street Cause Hip Fracture in Atlanta
Mrs Harris of 2 Well Known Way, Meriwether County, slipped on a wet entrance on Whitehall Street, fell on the pavement, and fractured her left hip. She was taken by ambulance to Atlanta Hospital and held for examination. Her injuries are serious but not life threatening. her daughter Mrs Robinson was nearby in Angler Avenue.
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Harris
Meriwether County
Whitehall Street
Atlanta Hospital
Greenberg Bond & Bloom
Robinson
Ives
Angler Avenue
Atlanta
Betrayed Woman Takes Revolver to Kill Under Viaduct
Martha J Erredison waited under the New York Central viaduct at Park and 128th Street for hours, then shot grocer Selwanenam three times as he crossed the street. She claimed he betrayed and refused to marry her, later swallowing poison and surrendering to police. She had run a Harlem grocery store and was taken to hospital in unknown condition.
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New York
Martha J Eredison
New York Central Railroad
Fark Avenue
One
Hundred and Twenty Eighth Street
Andeas Krncet
Selwanenam
Mads Liedison
Bohwratnam
Pur
Orison
Har Fom
Sehwanenam
Jeter
Verison Conducted & Grotery
Harlem
Augusta Bar Honors President-Elect Taft
At the Augusta Bar Association monthly meeting a rule was adopted to elect honorary members only from regular members who later become judges. Judge Cobb and Judge Budell were also named honorary members. Resolutions praised Judge Uoth and Major James C. Black for speeches, and copies of Judge Lobb six speeches and the Taft banquet remarks will be made into pamphlets for all Georgia Bar Association members.
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Auguste
Sperial
Augusta Bar Association
Tad
Cobb
Court of Appeals
Budell
Kings Court
Montreal
Association
James C . Black
Bir Taft
Taft
Georgia Bar Association
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Tee
Jong Pn
Courtese
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Dr. Dicksy
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Joseph Brown
Harvey Johnson
Ili. D. Reed
Billy 'Possum
Aaewat
Teddy Bear
Baptist Tabernacle
Columbus
Highways Association
St. Augustine
J. A. Stewart
Council
Rogers, Peet & Co
Hart, Schaffner, & Marx
Daniel Bros.Co
L. J. Daniel—President
Peachtree Street
Wala
Schwarzweiss
Agnes Scott
Mississippi Yade
Singer Store
Whitehall St
Law
Federal Inspection For Naval Stores
Clarkes
Red Cross
Regal Sanitary
T Mattress
Southern Spring Bed CO
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Thomaston Concern
Martha Erecison
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