Minder Crazy Clains Minder Crazy Clains Jelks
Macon Ga February 19 Special Minder tried in Georgia courts for murder and in US Supreme Court on a constitutional issue, now may appeal for commutation of death. Attorney Cooper reports the state prison commission will hear the appeal with a date to be fixed and Governor Jelks letter cited as bearing on the case. A mysterious opponent plans to oppose the commutation and so far its identity is unknown. The case has drawn national attention over constitutional questions and witness testimony issues.
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Macon
Isagor Minder
United States Supreme Court
John R. Cooper
Minder
Noase
Cooper
Orison Commission
Jelks
2 Candler
Agusta
Coover
Prison Commission
Tr ‘Te
Untte &Plumes
Cooper Raiser
Schud
Ilinois
Physicians’ Institute of
Chicago
Physicians’ Institute
Buruibuta
Chitago
Macon Citizens Hopeful for Federal Building Appropriation
A Macon committee plans to visit Washington next week to press for a new federal government building. Members include T. D. Tinsley J. W. Cabantis G. A. Smith William Meirwen Johnston and C. R. Pendleton. Cecil Morgan provides court details and the group aims to present attorney general points and thousands of petitions to the congressional committee.
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Macon
Gacy
Ashington
Congressional Committee On
T. D. Tinsley
J. W. Cabantis
G. A. Smith
William Meirwen Johnston
C. R. Pendleton
Cecil Morgan
United States Court
United States
Ment
Congressional Committee
Committeram
Georgina
Congress
McEwen Johnston
Washington
Retirement of Hansell Triggers Southern Circuit Bench Fight
In Valdosta E P S Denmark runs. Thomasville backs Robert G Mitchell ex speaker. Moultrie may enter with Judge Wilkes. Quitman expected to name a candidate as the contest to fill the Southern Circuit bench heats up following Hansell’s decision not to seek reelection.
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Hansell
Thinkingsville
Augustus H. Hanseli
Valdosta
Son
E. P. S. Denmark
Thomasville
Han
Robert G. Mitchell
State House
Moultrie
Wilkes
Quitman
clalLi
Defense Demurrer in Greene and Gaynor Case, Savannah
In Savannah, February 18, the United States court heard the demurrer in the Greene and Gaynor case. Defense counsel Mr Rowntree argues section Ww of the Revised Statutes is unconstitutional and indictments are void for lack of authority, timeliness, vagueness, and conspiracy specifics. Mr Rowntree was granted extra time to argue. Mr Erwin to respond tomorrow.
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Savannah
United States
Greene and Gaynor
Rowntree
Congress
Rounwwee
Mr. Ountree
TWO ARE OUT FOR JUDGESHIP IN BRUNSWICK CIRCUIT
In Waycross Georgia on February 1 news confirms Hon. Joseph W. Bennet will not seek a seat on the Brunswick circuit superior court. Hon. Simon W. Hitch and Coronel Arthur Hmmett Cochran emerge as candidates, withrumors of others possibly entering the race.
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Hitch
Cochran
Brunswick
Waycress
Joseph W. Bennet
Brunswick Circuit
Waycross
Simon W. Hitch
Leon A. Wilson
Elt
Smith
T. W. Christian
Colquitt
Tio
Arthur Hmmett Cochran
Coronel Cochran
Bennet
F. Willis Dart
Douglas
Coronel Tom
Idsxley
S. C. Atef Trunswick
Death Comes Suddenly in Covington Headline
Mrs Augusta Anderson widow of Thomas L Anderson was found dead in her bed at her brother in law H B Andersons Covington home. She was daughter of the late Judge J W Summers and sister in law of H L Anderson deputy warden of the Atlanta federal prison. She leaves one child Clarence Anderson of Indian Territory and will be buried at the Metho ist church. Information at Kimball house Atlanta.
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Augusta Anderson
Covington
Thomas L. Anderson
H. B. Anderson
Captain Gillette to Erect Fenders on Augusta Bridge
Captain Gillette government engineer in charge of Savannah river work met Augusta steamboat and Port Royal railroad officials to discuss safety measures. After a Louise collision with a stone pier during high water, he proposes fenders to prevent future accidents at the draw and protect the bridge.
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Gillette
Augusta
Savannah River
Port Royal
Louise
Lands prisoner he long wanted lands prisoner he long wanted
Forsyth superior court session yields sensational capture of Jim Strickland a longtime wanted blockader caught by U S Marshal Don Sanders with aid of white accomplices. Strickland seized near court house then released by Judge Gober but later removed to United States court as the officials pursued jurisdiction.
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Don Sanders
Strickland
Court House
Judge Gober
Landers
Sanders
Washington talks of tank and prohibitionists organize
In Washington Georgia on February 18 a large meeting organized permanent anti dispensary and prohibition group. About 150 men attended electing Boyce Fickin as chairman and C Williams as secretary. Fifteen militia districts form a reporting committee to nominate two representatives at a white primary before the general state election. The antis aim to repeal the local dispensary law and expect to win seats in the next legislature. Seaboard Air Line offers mileacre sizes at 2 cents per mile to Baltimore via Norfolk and Raybins. For info contact Harry B. Krouse C Py and T A at Kimball House Atlanta.
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Washington, Ga
Boyce Fickiin
C. Williams
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Baltimore
Norfolk and Raybins
Harry B. Krouse
C. Py
T. A
Kimball House
Atlanta
Flames Invade Folkston Destroying Stores Residence and Calaboose
Waycross Ga February 18 Special News reports a Folkston fire last night near midnight destroying two stores owned by Mrs M L Davis and Ss M Mills, the Davis residence behind the stores, and the nearby calaboose. Loss estimated around 2000 with unclear insurance coverage.
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Calaboose
Waycross
Folkston
M. L. Davis
Ss. M. Mills
Davis
Suit of engineer's widow seeks 25000 damages
Mrs Maude Smith as administratrix of Clyde Smith sues the Atlanta Knoxville and Northern Railway Company in Cobb county superior court to recover 25000 for the death of engineer Clyde Smith after a wreck at Hunters Gap Tennessee on September 25 1901 alleged defective track and roadbed and company negligence with Smith free of fault and acting under orders. Attorneys Arnold and Arnold of Atlanta filed the petition.
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Maude Smith
Marietta
Cobb County
Chyrde Smith
Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern Railway Company
Clyde Smith
Railrod Company
Hunters Gap
Tenn
Smith
Arnold & Arnold
Atlanta
Death notices from Griffin and New York columns
Major J C Ransom native of Griffin dies after brief illness at 65. Survived by two daughters Mrs Thomas P Jones and Miss Kate Ransom. Funeral at Mrs Jones residence tomorrow morning. Also notes death of William Freeman of Vineyard age 7, Charles Tiffany in New York at 40, Rev J W Baker of Madison and Mrs C E Clarke of Summerville with brief biographical details.
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Griffin
J. C. Ransom
Ransom
dHe
Griffin Light Guards
Pensacola
Wic
Matamoras
Slaughter
Lee
Thomas P. Jones
Kate Ransom
Atlanta
Jones
Dense
Two Great Banks To Combine In Chicago Merger
Chicago reports an unofficial absorption of Merchants' National Bank by Corn Exchange Bank. The combined entity would hold capital of 3,000,000 with a surplus of 2,000,000 and undivided profits of 6,600,000. The Merchants' National adds 1,000,000 capital and aligns the two institutions amid market expectations.
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Chicago
Corn Exchange Bank
Merchants’ Nationaal Bank
Merchants’ National
Rebuilt water milling plant near Eufaula Georgia
Co G Mercer of Georgetown Georgia rebuilt a large water milling plant near the village of Eufaula Alabama after a previous fire. The facility has a capacity of 1000 bushels of mess per day and is equipped with modern improvements.
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Eufaula
Ala
Co. G. Mercer
Georgetown
Hag
Death of James Alexander Pioneer of Missouri at 100
Springfield Mo February 18 James Alexander aged 100 died here today. He never was ill until two weeks ago when he fell on an icy pavement dislocating a shoulder and creaking an arm. He saddled the horse his father rode to enlist in the War of 1812. At the Civil War outbreak he tried to enlist in the Union Army but was refused for old age. He came to Springfield in 1843 from Blount County Tennessee.
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James Aleaander
Missouri
Springfield
James Alexander
Alexander
Blount County
Tennessee
Taxpayers Get Sharp Rap In Muscogee Grand Jury Presentments
In Muscogee County the grand jury condemns undervaluation of property tax returns, estimating understatements could total $100,000 or more. It urges the tax receiver to tighten scrutiny and share the list for guidance. Also notes girls sent to Georgia Industrial Home and pensions paid to soldiers in Morgan County.
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Muscogee Grand Jury
Columbus
Grand Jury
Brilliant Reception at Benson Home in Hartwell
Hartwell Georgia February 18 special Friday evening last at the palatial Howell street residence Mr and Mrs B E Benson hosted a brilliant reception for the city's young people Grace and Ethel Benson oversaw preparations Refreshments and games followed despite heavy snow The guest list includes Inez Gerrard Kate Stephen Sumpter Teasley Lola Skelton Janie Conwell Mattie Webb Lola Brown Eunice Stephens Annie Conwer Chloe Judd Annie Lizzie Carter Eula Herndon Bestie Peek Charley White Anne Burk Maude Rylee Annie Thornton Clara Parker Juddie Parker Ellen Meredith Laura Conwell Annie Gaines Ina Matheson Nannie McCurry Susie McMillan Mary Teasley May Anderson Garland Smith Lois Meturr Sidney Johnson Elmer Griffin Ben Alford Luther Stapleton Bill Holland Claud Berry Carl McCurry Charles Matheson Paul Yates C de Herndon Loyd Teasley Mack Brown Rod Skelton Marvan Roberts Leo Meredith Tally McMurry Arthur Richardson Gene Matheson Carl Teasley Add McCurry Curtis Kay Will Stephens Lucius Stoutman Mortimer Looney Orrin Robarts Joe Cobb George McGill Fred Richardson Ray Durant Julian MacCurrie DJ and Mrs Vi McCurrys
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Hartwell
Howell Street
B. Benson
Grace
Ethel Benson
Inez Gerrard
Kate Stephen Sumpter Teasley
Lola Skelton
Janie Conwell
Mattie Webb
Lola Brown
Eunice Stephens
Annie Conwer
Chloe Judd
Annie Lizzie Carter
Eula Herndon
Beste Peek
Charley White
Anne Burk Maude Rylee
Annie Thornton
Clara Parker
Juddie Parker
Ellen Meredith
Laura Conwell
Annie Gaines
Ina Matheson
Nannie McCurry
Susie McMillan
Mary Teasley
May Anderson
Garland Smith
Lois Meturr
Sidney Johnson
Elmer Griffin
Ben Alford
Luther Stapleton
Bill Holland
Claud Berry
Carl McCurry
Charles Matheson
Paul Yates
C @ ‘de Herndon
Loyd Teasley
Mack Brown
Rod Skelton
Marvan Roberts
Leo Meredith
Tally McMurry
Arthur Richardson
Gene Matheson
Carl Teasley
Add McCurry
Curtis Kay
Muse’s Likely Questionable Goods and New Store Plans
A local ad counsels caution about cheap clothing and warns of shoddy wool and poor tailoring. It compares buying low price suits to faulty food, urging shoppers to prefer quality. It promises Muse’s Shoes will appear with a new store and describes men's and boys' wear styles.
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Muse
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Candler
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Southern Circuit
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Larther
American Cotton Coompany
Heany
Rountree
Greene
Gaynors
Gas Bay Hotel
Tampa
Fla
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Belleair
Pullman
Forsyth Superior Court
Major J.C. Ransom
William Freeman
Vineyard
Gavin
W. T. Freeman
Charles Tiffany
New York
Charles Tif
Jewelry Firm & Co
Mr. Tiffany
Killinglee
Conn
J. L. Young
Broadway
Chambers Street
Europe
J. W. Baker
Madison
Almy
C. E. Clarke
Summerville
Clarence J. Clarke
Surmervile
Moss Wadley
William M. Wadley
Corn Exchange and
the Merchants’ National of Chicago
Bond
Bar. Shectric Bell
Physician's 3 Institute
Industrial
Mary Lou
Alice Dinkiens
W. C. Dinkiens
Georgia Industrial Home
David J. Bailey
W. E. Mumford
Mr. Bailey
Madigan
T. B. Baldwin
Morgan County
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Edgar Dunlap
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Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
Edgar &. Wilson
Sohn J. M'Ray
Nery
Bibb County
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Edgar BH
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