Infatuation motive in Hazlehurst wife killing revealed
Frank Cook confessed to killing his wife near Hazlehurst Georgia after confessing to Sheriff Rogers in Eastman. He said he was infatuated with Miss Eva Sykes of Tattnall County who promised marriage if he killed his wife, who he dragged from Christmas to death with repeated blows to the head. Police faced a near-lynching as they secured Cook in Eastman and withheld fuller details to quell anger.
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Eastman, Ga
Frank Cook
Hunglehurst
Rogers
Yoste'da
Hazlehurst
Mildas
Harsiehurst
Nater
Cruout
Dazis
Cook
Wie
Uwon & l
Jev, Sykes
Tutnall County
Gehe
Poe — Ture
Saya
Eastman
Baxley
Sauurd iv
J G. Pace
Hazlehirst Bank
Dodge County
Eva Sykes
Tattnall County
Miss Sykes
Miss Nya
Appling
Ronny
Wilkinson
I. H. Hayes
Hapeville
Sarah Hayes
Tom Hayes
Hobson
Savannah Press
Richmond
Pearson Hobson
Naval Examining Board
Sampson
Scueyis
Poison and recovery among local residents
SHORT ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST reports George Sloan, a soldier from Company F, Sixteenth Infantry, recovering from poisoning after a night of drinking on Piedmont avenue. Robert Thomas dies suddenly of heart disease at 14 East Baker Street, coroner's inquest returns death due to heart disease. Mrs. M Fambro shows rapid eye surgery recovery after cataract operation by Dr. Crawford. Ben Hill Club presents mock murder trial at Trinity church to aid Epworth League, jury returns not guilty. Cliff C Hatcher & Co named local agents for Royal Fire Insurance. John Hunt Andrews files voluntary bankruptcy. Dr W J Holtzclaw to preach on secret orders at Jones Avenue Baptist. John H Fox appointed state embalmer board member. Governor Terrell offers reward for paletto incendiaries. Ordinary Warren names Joseph M Smith sheriff interim. rewards offered for unknown arsonist. Dr Frank Dixon to lecture on The Threat of Socialism at Tabernacle Baptist Church.
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Robert Thomas
East
Baker Street
Hea
BEN Hill Club
Young Men's Christian Association
Trinity Church
Epworth League
Ef. Childress
A. S Glover
Bar of Justice
H. L. Adams
Pre
W. J. Holtzclaw
Jones Avenue Baptist Church
John H. Fox
Chatham County
Terrell
State Board of Embalmers
Frank L. West
Rome
Malicious Prosecution Suits Hit Atlanta Courts
Central Is Sued for 23000. Edward Goldsmith claims malicious prosecution by J H Gavan and J C Gavan following a false swearing warrant issued February 7. Goldsmith seeks 5000 for mental distress. case filed in city court through his attorney Walter W Wisanski. Also noted are suits by Claude Moore and his father against Atlanta's Agricultural Works for 2000 and 1000, and Sid Nicholson seeking 3000 against Central of Georgia Railway for a foot injury. Also mentions charters and probate matters and property transfers pending in the superior and city courts.
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Uasing
Edward Goldsmith
Bateman
J. Il. Gavan
J. ©Avai
Southern Book Exchange
Whitehall Street
HE. M Reid
B L. Goldsmith
Goldsmith
Walter W. Wisanski
J. H. Gavan
J. C. Gavan
Gavans
Fla White
J. N Hateman
J H. Gavan
Claude Moore
W. P. Moore
Atlanta Agricultural Works
McElreath & McHlreath
Grocery Company
Arnold Broyles
Superior Court
Albright Prior Company
G. S. Prior
W. A. Albright
John Ennis
Willis J. Milner
B. A. DeLoach
J. Frank Fair
James C. Albright
Garland
Prior, Jr
Wall
Atlanta
Moore & Pomeroy
Bohemian Violin Virtuoso Impresses At Grand
Grand concert last night featured Kodian the Bohemian violinist delivering flawless technique and passionate interpretations of Paganini and Tchaikowsky. Jule Gever paired with refined piano tone while Franz Spindler accompanied. audience praised encores and small hall intimacy. The program included Randy Capriccioso, Scherzo Vaize, and Papiti with critical acclaim.
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Kodian
Goft
Paganini
Tscharkowski
Randy Capriccioso
Saint Saene
Scherzo Vaize
Tchaikowsky
Ipapiti
Jule Gever
Franz Spindler
Keelan
Hoge
Mexican envoy chosen for Rome event
Mexico City reports Jesus Urue ta has been selected by the president to represent Mexico at an international event in Rome. He departed for New York to sail for Europe.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Jesus Urueta
Rome
New York
Europe
Real estate transfers list with multiple deeds and buyers
Banking Company to R C Chaires on Mast Harris Street for 1100. Quit Claim. Atlanta Real Estate to J B Lemmond on Windsor Street for 10. Quit Claim. L Woodward trustee to J B Lemmond on Windsor Street for 91. Warranty deed Southern Loan and Banking to Bowden Bell on Spencer Street for 75. Warranty Bowden Bell to Mrs M A Ross and others on Phoenix Street for 0. Receivers deed I T Pendleton to M J Bates on Glenn Street for 320.20. Troan deed R C Chaires to Germania Savings Bank on Harris Street for 202.40. Warranty E S Riley to James L Riley on Randolph Street for 500. Lain deed I Bakritzky to Atlanta Brewing and Ice Company on Bart Walker and Chastain Streets area for 5 and other consideration. Special warranty Hollywood Cemetery Company to T and Dennis for No Ti in block C for 30.
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Southern Loan and Banking Company
Bowden Bell
Spencer Street
Chestnut Street
M. A. Ross
Chestnut, Or
I. T. Pendleton
Glenn Street
Troan
R. C. Chaires
Germania Savings Bank
Harris Street
Fort Street
E S. Riley
James L. Riley
Randolph Street
Rankin Street
I. Bakritazky
Atlanta Brewing and Ice Company
Bart Wair
Chastain
Bast Fair
McDaniel Street
Hollywood Cemetery Company
T. &. Dennis
Sorrentino’s Banda Rossa to Perform in Atlanta Concerts
Lottie Broadnaw will appear in a wonderful exhibition as Sorrentino’s Banda Rossa brings the world’s finest Italian concert band to Atlanta. Seats for two Baptist Tabernacle concerts on February 25 go on sale at Miller’s Book Store on Marietta Street. Subscription sales are led by R. M. Mitchell at No 20 Grant Building. The 45-member ensemble wears bright red coats, offers operatic selections, and features conductor Sorrentino noted for Willow Grove and operatic arrangements. The band’s southern roots and strong lyric appeal promise a distinct musical experience.
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Sorrentino
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Miler
Marietta Street
R. M. Mitchell
No. 20
Grant Building
Atlanta
Italy
Willow Grove
Back to the Woods by Hugh McHugh first edition
The fall from grace tale by Hugh McHugh author of John Henr and Down the Line with John Henry just released in a first edition of 2000 copies. Sent postpaid for 75 cents from John M. Miller Co. 39 Marietta Street Atlanta Ga.
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Hugh McHugh
John Henr
John Henry
John M. Miller Co
Marietta St
Atlanta, Ga
Trees Joint Ownership In Manchester Court Ruling
A Wall collapse case in Manchester county court held a tree by a wall to be joint property because its roots extended under the wall into the plaintiffs land. The decision notes owners could have pruned or cut the tree, a point that may be reviewed by higher courts.
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Parry
Manchester
England
Pall Mall Gazette
Northwestern Rep
Minnesota
Brown
Lovely
Chow
Ti Pacific Rep
California
Harrison
Pacific
Odaho
Quarles
Suspected Murderer Barricades Death by Train in Philadelphia
Edward Z. Barnard, accused in the murder of 26 year old Regina Curry, leaped in front of a train on the Pennsylvania line to end his alleged crime. The incident occurred as police pursued the case and follows his arrest today amid ongoing inquiries. Durham Debates Depot Authority Granted for Union Station
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Philadelphia
Edward Z. Barnard
Regina Curry
Pennsylvania
Durham
Raleigh
N. C
Corporation Commission
Durham Cole
Southern
Seaboard Air Line
Norfolk and Western Ways
Georgia Press Highlights Preservation Efforts and Local Commentary
Georgia Governor David Candler completes the first volume of the early Georgia records, with print expected by June and broad public access anticipated. Augusta and Savannah editors mock Atlanta's boasts while urging southern growth, immigration prospects, and library funding debates.
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Savannah Press
Atlanta
Candler
Georgia
General Assembly
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Cllehurst
Wanherer
Mig Cook
Haglehurst
Zon Phora
Mae Pierce
Crosby Street
Grand Rapids
Mich
Zoo
Phoro Company
Yamazoo
Pengelly
George Sloan
Piedmont Avenue
Sloan
Sixteenth Infantry
M. F. Fambro
J. M . Crawford
Cliff C. Hatcher
John Hunt Andrews
C. R. Thomas
Andrews & Middleston
Andrews & Frolland
Paletto
J. M. Warren
Wilcox County
Serrell
Joseph M. Smith
William M. Gibbs
M. H. Adams
Buford
Gwinnett County
Frank Dixon
First Baptist Church
Hartford
Conn
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Dixon
New England
Thomas Dixon
Len G. Broughton
J.H
J.C. Govan
Central
Alexander C. Bruce
Thomas H. Morgan
John Robert Dillon
Walker Patterson Inman
Alex Dittler
Atlanta Exchange
Louis Dooly
Rich
Harris
John Rice
Thomas A. Wise
Grand Opera House
Tonaught
Mason
Chis
Victoria Theatre
Broadway
Max Hoffmann
Eiu
WM. McKinley
John Hancock
Kelley
Whitehall Streat
the Natural Food CO
Niagara Falls, N
Lottie Broadnaw
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Augusta
Savannah
Macon
Georgia Party
Greater
Citzens
South Georgia
Savannah News
Augusta Chronicle
Carnegie
Georgia Society
Chattanooga
Atlantic
West
Ufe
Mabel Swarty Withoff
Dayton
Ohio
Thomasville
United States
Roosevelt
Columbus Enauirer Sun
White House
Tifton
Abbeville
Sparkes
Griffin News
Dupont Guerry
Terell
Quitman
Elder Judkins
Spain
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