Mrs Hicks Free of Arson Charge in Court
Mrs Hicks wife of a Dooly county physician was cleared in police court after a careful trial. Judge Nottingham discharged her, accepting her statement that an explosion in the Edgerton hotel room was accidental and caused by a liquor incident and lamp heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Braffey
Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Hicks
Dooly County
Nottingham Presta
Edgerton
Miley
Chief of Police
Commonwealth
Drake's Palmetto Wine advertised as a health elixir
An early 20th century ad touts Drake's Palmetto Wine as a cure for digestion nerve fatigue and mucous membrane issues. It promises dramatic health benefits with a trial bottle offered for free and additional bottles for seventy five cents or a dollar at local stores. Readers are urged to mail for a trial bottle from Drake Formula Company Chicago and Jacobs Pharmacists in Atlanta.
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Drake
Drake Formula Company
Drane Buny Cideago
Senator Tillman Arrives in Atlanta for Tonight Lecture
Senator Tillman will arrive in Atlanta at 1 o clock from Trenton to lecture at the Grand tonight. A musical program by Lily's orchestra opens the evening at 6:30 before the lecture starts, with strong critique of political hypocrisy and Tillman's outspoken style noted in prior speeches.
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Senator Tillman
Arrse
Atlanta
Georgia Road
Trenton
Cincinnati
Senator Tillmans
Lily
Bishop Eiey Celebrates Thirtieth Priesthood Anniversary
The thirtieth anniversary of Bishop B J Kelley priesthood in the Savannah diocese was marked in Savannah with a solemn pontifical Mass at St John the Baptist Cathedral. Father J Kenny of Augusta delivered the sermon. A dinner followed at the bishop’s residence, with attendance by Father Gunn of Atlanta and Father Winkefield of Macon. Telegrams of congratulation were recalled from priests across the diocese.
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St. Savannah
B J Kelley
Savannah
Cathedral of
St John the
Father J. Kenny
Augusta
Father Gunn
Atlanta
Father Winkefield
Macon
Judge Randolph Rejects Pardons While In Medellin Letter Explains View
In a Medellin letter Judge Francis Randolph denounces pardons, argues governors cannot erase indictments, and asserts the public policy of punishment. He recalls his murder conviction and notes substantial estate and debt implications, including sums tied to Corbin estate and alimony in Montgomery.
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Montgomery Ala
Francis Randolph
Medellin
Columbia
Randolph
Corbin
Bia
Cecil Wilcox
Montgomeryia
Provisional Government Clashes Near Capital Amid Siege
San Domingo reports heavy fighting as government troops move from 39 miles out to strike insurgents at Azua de Compostela. Vessels loaded with arms captured from Curacao and 28 prisoners landed. Several killed or wounded in clashes near the city. Clyde line cargo bound for Azuc de Compostela sails after government demand.
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Provisional Government
San Domingo
Curacoa
Ant
Azua de Compostella
Guerrera
Charzhdis
Everal
Clyde
Azug de Compostella
United States
Miniter Powell
Alleged Briber Lands in Jail in Western Lands Case
John A Benson of San Francisco remains in Ludow Street jail after failing to post a 10000 bail. Indicted in Washington for bribery, Benson and Frederick Iside allegedly used unlawful means to obtain titles to California and Oregon school lands. The 63 page indictment cites multiple bribes to Interior Department officials and a land office clerk to access reports. Benson's bail bondsmen failed to appear and a federal examination was held. Benson faces charges tied to bribery and unlawful land acquisition schemes.
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New York
John A Benson
San Francisco
Ludow Street
Secre
Benson
Washington
Frederick Iside
California
Oregon
Interior Department
Aa B Pugh
Specal
H E Steece
Stecce
Tiurlan
Adam
William TD Volk
Land Office
Bho
United States
Shields
J G Campbell
Negroes Celebrate Lincoln Emancipation Anniversary in Atlanta
Arrangements are complete for a citywide celebration of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation anniversary. A parade forms at 1 at Hunter and Central, proceeding to Friendship Baptist Church for speeches led by Dr J W Madia on My Country Tis of Thee, with Rev L Miller delivering prayers and the H M Porter delivering the annual oration.
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Lincolns
Hunter Street
Central Avenue
Whitehall Street
Negro Literary and Hilstorial Society of
Atlanta
L Miller
Macon
Jesus
Madia
E Bowen
South Atlanta
Man shoots at Villers in Macon melee. leg amputated
In Macon Georgia a man identified as Sam Meiner fired a double barrel shotgun at a person named Villers after an alleged offense to Meiner’s daughter. Villers dodged a brick striking Merner’s hidden gun causing a discharge. Merner’s right foot and leg were severed below the knee. Surgeons at the city hospital amputated the leg and expect patient recovery within about ten days.
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Macon
Ieccemae
Sam Meiner
South Macon
Villers
Meine
Merner
Vilera
Villera
Merners
Lty
Elder
Charged with Counterfeiting in LaFollette Tennessee
United States deputy marshal arrested John Carlaw and John Sparks at LaFollette on counterfeiting charges. They were brought to the era and jailed by Commissioner Carter. Authorities believe they operate professionally and have made a large seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Know Me
Pardon Power and Public Good in Colonial Debates
In a reflective letter the author argues governors hold discretionary pardon power to balance public and private welfare. He warns that relying on divine motive cannot absolve guilt, and claims philosophical laws shape life. The piece critiques superstition and urges legislative knowledge to reduce crime.
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Alk
Atlanta Fire Department Logs 502 Alarms in 1903
The Atlanta fire department answered 502 alarms in 1903, up 32 from 1902’s 469. Total damage is expected near 125000, mostly insured, with no large blazes. The largest fire was at the geourlty warehouse on Foundry Street and the Western & Atlantic railroad, about 1500 in damage. Four fires occurred in dangerous localities, yet major conflagrations were avoided. Chief WR Joyner commends his crew for their quick work, with seven alarms answered yesterday.
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Atlanta
WR. Joyner
Joyner
Geourlty
Commer
Foundry Street
Western & Atlantic
Will Make Final Settlements December 31
Within ten days the state tax collectors nearing retirement will complete final settlements with the treasury. About 1,000,000 dollars in taxes are expected from this source. The retiring collectors will serve two days in January and will date receipts from those two days in December to avoid two monthly settlements. They are busy preparing to turn over to successors.
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Jackson Iss
Cole
Freight Tariffs Discussed By Mississippi Rail Commission
Special citations have been issued from the office of the Mississippi railroad commission for traffic officials of various roads in the state to appear at the meeting next Tuesday to discuss the proposed revision of local freight tariffs and a re classification of tariff effects. The preliminaries vary, but it is hoped the detail will be accomplished next week and the matter left to the new commission which takes office January 9.
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Jackson Miss
Missisa‘ppt Railroad Commission
Tuecdar
Rev John Chiles Dies In Madison At 56
Rev John Chiles of Madison Georgia Demorest aged 56 died last night at his home after long illness. He leaves a wife one son and two daughters. Funeral services will be arranged by local orders and friends.
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John Chiles
Madison
Demorest
D Wickersham of Mobile Dies at End of Year
Morris D Wickersham United States attorney for the southern district of Alabama died tonight in Mobile. He served with distinction in the Union Army and had held several terms as district attorney. In 1892 he was elected president of the Mobile Bar Association. He leaves two widows and one child.
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D. Wickersham
Mobile
Ala
Morris D Wickersham
United States
Alabama
Mobile Bar Association
Roople Bonded in Jackson County Cheating Case
Walter Trice, Robert Bridges, and Albert Thompson were arrested in Jackson County for allegedly cheating Warshall Trydale at Gur Jes. They are placed under bond. trial date set for January 12 in Gurley with defendants in custody.
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Huntsvlur
Walter Trice
Robert Bridges
Albert Thompson
Warshall Trydale
Gur
Jes
Jackson County
Gurley
Maraball
Demorest Georgia a thriving town with fruit growing appeal
Habersham County residents pursue apple and peach cultivation as a future major industry. Taid Heskett runs 500 apple trees and 500 peach trees in Demorest, while Dr G H Lamb and Dr Eyavird Blackshear practice locally. Captain J S Adams, mayor, drives town growth including Piedmont College and Lake Demarest. The district committee fixed February 11 for the fifth district convention in Atlanta.
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Habersham
Taid Heskett
Demarest
New Town
Heskett
Habersham County
Demorest
G H Lamb
Lattersly
Vermont
Georgia
D Eyavird Blackshear
University of Georgia
Augusta
Judea WT Eves
Captai J S Adams
Moe
Dh Adams
Lake Demarest
Savings
Do T Hendrickson
Demorest Teal
Fifth Congressional District
Senate Chamber
Atlanta
Masons of Mississippi Elect Officers for February Sessions
Nearly all local Masons in Mississippi have completed annual elections and officer installations and anticipate the February sessions. The organization shows growth with new lodges formed and older ones reinstated across the state during the past year.
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Masons
Mississippi
Jackson Miss
Mississipp
Anite
Raid Learns Distilling Outfit Near Tally in Jackson County
Deputy Collector Hoot and Deputy Marshal Arnold conducted a raid near Tally in Jackson County yesterday and seized an illegal distilling outfit with six hundred gallons of beer. Operators fled with the copper still. Gaston Bell and his brother were arrested near the site, with the brother escaping and Gaston Bell later dismissed after a hearing in the city.
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Huntevwe
Wecemner
Hoot
Arnold
Tally
Jackson
Ubelt
Gaston Bell
Atfil
Stranger at Cedartown Burned While Frozen Man Hints at Crime
A man identified as Peter Burns was found nearly frozen in Cedartown on December 31. He was placed on a hot forge to warm him but sustained severe burns. he remained unconscious and offered little usable information about possible crimes.
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Cedartown
Peter Burns
Lowndes County Mill Burns Valdosta on December 31
A steam gin and grist mill owned by La Caswell at Cat Creek was burned last night along with six gins and other fixtures and a quantity of cotton seed. The loss is about 2500 dollars with no insurance.
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Lowndes County
Valdosta
Uhe
la Caswell
Cat Creek
Moule Club Demands Panama Treaty Vote
The Commercial Club of Mommie tonight adopted resolutions urging Senators Clorgan and Pettus to vote for ratification of the Panama treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moule Club
Pettus Mooreln
Commercal Club
Mommie
Clorgan
Pettus
Umbrella Spark Fatal Melt Triggers Car In Baltimore
In Baltimore a woman, Marion Jones, carried an umbrella in a car when a sudden electrical discharge from the spoke rod sparked. The current shorted through the umbrella, melting the rod and causing a blaze that sent passengers scrambling to safety. The event began as flashes radiated from the umbrella and spread through the vehicle, threatening to ignite the car.
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Baltimore Elhico L City
Marion Jones
Fortins Tely
Miss Jones
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