Clemency Plea From Caleb Powers Targets Goebel Case
In Loutaville Kentucky on February 20 Governor Augustus E Willson received a petition from Caleb Powers urging pardons for former Governor W Taylor former Secretary of State Charles Flale and John L Powers. The petition signed by about 1000 Kentucky citizens requests clemency amid long Goebel murder cases and political fallout surrounding Powers and Howard.
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Jim Howard
Willsons
Georgetown
Jai
Howard
Frankfort
Powers
William Goebel
Goebels
Taylor
Indiana
Kentucky
Marshell
Democrate
Veylor
Goenel
Willson
Ttig
Wise Screech Owl Visits Central Bank in Atlanta
The Central Bank and Trust Corporation in the Candler building reported a brown screech owl perched atop President Asa G. Candler’s desk on a Saturday night. Staff and visitors, including Vice President Patterson and Cashier Coles, watched the bird wink and observe its silent vigil as they debated how the animal entered and why.
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Candler
Central Bank and Trust Corporation
Poe
Poe Saw and Heard the Raven, Aut
Patterson
Coles
Owens
Bird of Wisdom
Houston Street
Bigs
Caudler Coles
Mr Coles
Cole
Candlers
Texas
Vice Provident Patternon
Darkies
Bill of Injunction Against Loan Concerns
A bill of injunction against eight Atlanta loan concerns was filed yesterday with Judge Roan of the criminal division by George D Wilmont an employee of the Southern railroad through six attorneys charging usurious practices. A temporary restraining order was granted. The petition names Thom King Brothers & Co R D King Co Ho R King P P Jackson AH King Stephen A Ryan & Co and RO Imom as manager. Wilmont claims he is still paying usurious rates in some cases up to 100 percent. A motion to quash the indictment against Firstwood Lee charged with obtaining money by false pretenses was heard today with a decision due Monday.
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Atlanta
Ronn
George D Wilmont
Southern Railroad
Iix
Jom A Heykin
Roan
Thom
King Brothers & Co
D King Co
King P P Jackson
W_E
Archer Seteq
Fite
BW Joyner
DH Tolman Wilhout
Terent
Horse Guard to Washington for Taft inauguration trip
The Governor's Horse Guards will attend President elect Taft's inauguration in Washington March 4. They will not parade, spending own funds on two Pullman coaches with Captain Wilson in command and Lieutenants Simons, Beamans, Sitter. forty sergeants and privates. Wives and friends may accompany. train departs Atlanta March 3 at 10 pm and returns Saturday noon. meals aboard dining car. trip overseen by Sesinahs Berend Aicer and Romer C Ashford.
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Taft
Washington
W T B Witeon
J Oo Beamans
J D Sitter
Wilson
Atlanta
Siamans
Baltimore and Ohio
Sesinahs
Berend
Aicer
Romer C Ashford
Petition by Physicians at Macon Hospital
A large group of prominent Macon physicians petition the hospital board for changes in who may practice at the institution. They are barred from full access and currently see patients in rooms with weekly charges of 20 and 28 dollars. The board will consider the appeal, aiming to grant the requested access and reform.
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Macon
Macon Hospital Board
Atefe
Druid Hills Lots Sold For Substantial Sums In Atlanta
Land purchases in Druid Hills near Ponce de Leon and Moreland totals around 1000000 dollars awaiting further development. Notable buyers include Governor Hake Smith Judge John S Candler and Georgia Railway President P S Arkwright with multiple lots, planned homes, and upcoming construction this spring.
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Druld Hill Park
Forrest
George Adair
Druid HH Lend Company
Hake Smith
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Moreland Avenue
Governor Smith
B M Grant
Smith
John S Candler
A W Dunn
Forrest Adair
Wo Campbell
P S Arkwright
The
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
St Elmo Massengale
Arkwright
Atlanta
Immorality Talk At Modern Theater Promises Debate
Evangelist John J Wicker of Northfield Will address a Baptist Tabernacle gathering this afternoon on immorality in modern theater. Wicker, renowned evangelist and orator, is billed as a leading figure in religious work. The program centers on the moral concerns surrounding stage entertainment and its social impact.
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Baptist Tabernacle
Evangelist John J Wicker
Morthfield
Dome
Boaldek
Wicker
Tabernacle
Taft Committees to Meet in Macon for Visit Plans
Special committees from the chamber of commerce and the Macon Fair Association will meet Monday afternoon in the Macon chamber offices to coordinate plans for extending the formal invitation to President-elect Taft for a Macon visit next fall. It is believed Macon will receive a presidential visit.
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Taft
Macon
Chamber of Commerce
Macon Fair Association
Macon Chamber of Ecommerce
Lane Home on College Street Sold for 10000
Jeff Lane Place in Macon Georgia changed hands on February 20 as Mr Margaredt Plant Hatcher sold the Jem Lane residence to T A Bardwell and M A McCoy. The property was described as one of the town’s most valuable on College Street and fetched ten thousand dollars.
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Jeff Lane
Macon
Mr. Margaredt
T_A Bardwell
M A McCoy
Jem! Lane
College Street
Burglars Take $160 From Hoftman Home
Burglars entered the residence of Henry Hoftman a starter for the Georgia Railway and Traction Company on Terry Street night before last and fled with about $160 from the occupants pockets. Watches were found in clothing but the thieves left the timepieces.
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Henry Hoftman
Georgia Railway and Traction Company
Terry Atreat
Hoftman
Gibus
Negro Fooled in Rural Theft Arrest at Jail Yard
A Black man wanted for a local store theft was tracked by pursuing dogs and lured to a jail yard by deputies. He appeared to inspect the area Friday, unaware a ruse concealed the trap leading to his arrest by Deputy Frizzelio who had sought him across the area.
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Montgomery, Ale
Sherif Hood
Frizzelio
Canadian hardware merchant David Madore found dead in room
Montreal businessman David Madore, about 50, was found dead in his Seagle House room in Palm Beach Pia February morning. The coroner ruled heart disease brought on by acute indigestion as the cause. He leaves a wife and children in Canada.
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Palm Beach
David Madore
Montreal
Quebec
Seagle House
Canada
United States seeks receiver for property in Georgia
United States District Attorney Alexander Akerman seeks a receiver for a farm known as the 3cock Place miles west of Washington Georgia to recover a large sum on a star mail route. Mrs Lo Fo Harris John Wo Tillman Mrs M J Aycock and Luke Powills named as defendants. Wy G Bare ret and A L Ascock as surety on deeds of transfer. Judge Speer signed an order for a hearing to decide if a receiver is needed and to enjoin further incumbrances. The suit is filed on behalf of the United States Government to secure the bond for the carrier.
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Brown House
Macon
Washington
United States
Alexander Akerman
Wes
Lo Fo Harris
John Wo Tillman
M J Aycock
Luke PoWills
G Bareret
A L Ascock
Speer
Bryan Will Run Again If People Demand
Denver February 20 Wikhan d Bryan says he would consider another presidential bid if the people demand it. He states he is not campaigning but would run again if his party or the public insists, while noting four years is a long time and he has other work to do. He emphasizes staying true to his principles.
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Denver
Cal
Wikhand Bryan
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George D. Wilmont
Lester
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