The Hall Case and a Confederate Act on Evidence
The story centers on James Hall a Muscogee county man convicted of murder in 1879 who claimed mistaken identity and later revealed he was an escaped convict from Talbot county serving a fifteen year sentence for horse stealing. The Legislature passed an 1879 act allowing non resident witnesses to be paid, aiding Hall’s defense and potential new trial.
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James Hall
Muscogee County
Columbus
Mack Lewis
Lewis
Grand Jury
Superior Court
Charles Coleman
Columbus Bar
H. Hi. Goethius
Virginia
Hall
Martin J. Crawford
Hal
Talbot County
Han
State Penitentiary
Cobb County
Marietta
Twige
H.R. Goeehius
Charles Philips
No Right to Ugliness Woman Health Ad Claims Beauty
An old health ad argues that beauty depends on health and regular bodily functions. It links constipation and kidney issues to pimples and a dull complexion, praising Electric Bitters as the best remedy to regulate stomach liver and kidneys, improve nerves and skin, and deter aging. Available at drug stores.
Hall Back in Penitentiary After Second Trial Ends
The article recounts James Hall’s acquittal on a murder trial after a renewed case but his remand to Muscogee county jail to serve the remainder of a horse stealing sentence. Alabama authorities had identified him as the suspect in Georgia, leading to his return to the state penitentiary system. James Hart was later moved to a Camp near Chattahoochee River under guard, contesting the identification.
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Hall
Madette
Awa
Marietta
Lewis
Muscogee County
Cainder
Thia Denthch
Man Hall
James Hall
James Hal
Georgia
Fulton County
Birmingham
Sherri# O'Brien
Jefferson County
Alabama
Uberty
Prison Commission
O'Brien
Jamey Hall
Chattahoochee Camp
James Hart
Chaltahooones River
Passing Throng and Obituaries Highlight Carnegie Gifts
George H. Thacher discusses Andrew Carnegie’s philanthropy totaling about 6 000 400 with raises to laborers and libraries across cities including Pittsburg Washington Birmingham and Lincoln. Report notes Dr J T Chappell Laurens County death and Dr W E Wilmerding choosing Atlanta for practice along with Professor W Hofley returning home after abroad. Also a wine ad endorses Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne.
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Atlanta
Andrew Carnegie
George H. Thacher
Pittsburg
Public Library
Washington
Birmingham
Ala
University
Polytechnic Library
Louisville
Dunfermline
Scotland
State College
Bellefonte
Lincoln
Neb
Pubiic Library
Fort Worth
Tex
Oakland
Cal
Stevens Institute
Hoboken
N. J
XXI Woman's Club
Davison
Zoological Gardens
New York
Carnegie
Doubt of Marital Relation Reported in Utah Case
A statement from remaining Utah witnesses for the Roberts case is sworn and will be presented when the committee reassembles. It centers on the marital relations between Mr. Roberts and Mrs. Mary Shippets, detailing expected evidence.
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Robarts
Washington
Utah
Mr. Roberts
Roberts
Mary Shippets
Two New Steamers for Fire Department Arrive in Atlanta
Two new steamers for the Atlanta Fire Department arrived yesterday and were installed at Engine House No 4 awaiting an engineer from the factory. Nos 6 and 7 are 6,000 pound modern engines named for Mayor J G Woodward and Councilman A P Thompson. Chief Joyner plans to place one at Engine House No 6 and the other at No 3 or 4 to provide broader city protection and relief from current shortages. An incoming factory engineer will supervise public tests in a few days.
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Atlanta
A. P. Thompson
Fifth Ward
Board of Firemasters
Joyner
Ely
Smakes
Water Department
West End
Fourth Ward
Banks Report Record Growth Across Atlanta In 1899
Two clearing house banks declared dividends and the Fourth National Bank announced a 4.3 percent dividend. Cashier Ottley released a statement showing deposits rising from 932 928 to 1 367 505 while surpluses and undivided profits grew to 39 143 05 and 57 000 respectively. The Neal Loan and Banking Company also reported strong gain with steady dividends and a reconstituted board. The year closes with optimism for a larger gain in 1900.
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Atlanta
Fourth National Bank
John K. Ottley
Esse Ee
Neal Loan and Banking Company
T. B. Neal
J. H. Thornton
Tl. B. Neal
J. N. Fittman
E. WH. Thornton
W. J. Manry
W. F. Manry
Arthur C. Kelly
JL. N. Pittman
H. Thornton
W. IF. Manry
Arthur Cc. Kelly
He Bank
Two Black Boys Confess to Burglary in Whitehall Street Theft
Ed Stewart and Henry Daniels, both described as small boys, confessed in police court to smashing a window at Heinz & Son on Whitehall Street near the railroad crossing to steal public safety items. Daniels accused Stewart of deserting him during the act as both face two burglary charges to be vigorously prosecuted.
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Ed Stewart
Henry Daniels
Heinz & Son
Whitehall Street
Whitehall Crossing
Daniels
Magro
Daniela
Hester Reports Cotton Movement Through December
New Orleans Jan 3 Secretary I Hester reports December cotton movement. Compared with last year the month is behind with 1,379,005 bales. Four months September to December show decreases across deliveries, rail overland movement, southern mill takings, and interior stocks versus prior years. Northern spinners’ buys rise to 1,434,168 for four months. foreign exports decline. Seaboard and interior stocks total 1,898,938 at December close. overall supply 6,509,974.
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New Orleans
I Hester
United States
Mississippi
Ohio
Potomac
Seaboard
Nicholas Redman Arrested on Mail Fraud Charge in Atlanta
Nicholas T. Redman, Baltimore commission house owner, was arrested in Atlanta yesterday en route home with his wife. He faces a federal indictment for using the mails to defraud Mad River Creamery Company of Waitsfield Vermont. Redman claims ignorance of the charges and says he will resolve the matter in Baltimore with a hearing.
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Nicholas T. Redman
Baltimore
Atlanta
United States
Redman
Scott
Mad River Creamery Company
Waitsfield
Marshal Scott
The
Etty
Ctty
Kkedman
J. W Whalen
Tennessee
Alabama
Birmingham
Pratt and
Wanover Streets
Whaien
Waitsville
Whalen
Installation of Carpenters and Joiners Officers
Local Chapter of Carpenters and Joiners of America plans a 7:30 PM installation in their hall with an extensive program. Master of ceremonies W J Williams, Mayor James G Woodward, Prof McCardie, C M Nudson, Jerome Jones, De Forest Wood, Mrs Margaret Scott Hall, O T Lad, Barheimer, Connie Layton, Detla Tucker and W J Widlame are listed among speakers performers and presentations including gavels, solos, recitations, and choruses.
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Carpenters and Joiners of America
The
Order
W. J. Williams
Grady Hollingsworth
Columbia
James G. Woodward
Professor McCardie
C. M. Nudson
C. P. Hill
Organized Labor
Jerome Jones
de Forest Wood
Margaret Scott Hall
O. T. Lad
Amendment to Be Contest North Carolina Republicans Will Sue
North Carolina Republicans announce immediate suit to test the amendment to be voted on next August after the election. Chairman Hoiten says the state executive committee will challenge the constitutionality and seek an injunction to bar the state board from enforcing the election law. Funds will be provided to Chair Holton for prosecuting the case.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
Hoiten
Republican State Executive Committee
Winston
N. C
Sant
Holton
Grain-O Ad and Local Crime Summary
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from grains with a rich mocha-like color, priced at 160 per package and sold by grocers. In Chattanooga Tennessee, January 3 a mold er Starkey was stabbed by a man named Gravitt, who then disappeared. Also N Scott, a Willingham mill operator, lost his right hand in a machine accident.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Spe
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Philadelphia
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Rion
D.C
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Keiley
Off Southern
J. Halls
Tower
J. T. Chappell
Laurens County
Chappel
Alliance
Laurens
W. EB. Wilmerding
Medical College of the
University of the South
Sewanee, Tenn
Wilmerding
Bishop Gregg
Texas
South Carolina
Wilmerdington
Brillant
W. ©. Hofley
Hester
Nicholas
Union Depot
Prisbner
Vermont
P.H. Snook & Austin
Mr. Barheimer
Connie Layton
de Forent Wood
Detla Tucker
Our National Union
W. J. Wildlame
Kimball Quartet
Cheney
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
A. Overholt & Co
Bond
Mount Vernon
P. W. Engs & Co
Galion
Maryland
California
Jacobs’ Pharnacy
Liquor Department
Tarietta Street
Georgia Cracker Tobacco
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