Kyle courtmartial Deeply Attacks Higdon, Not Defendant
Montgomery Alabama January 5 Special The Kyle courtmartial focuses on Higdon more than the defendant with the prosecutions rests on charges and letters. Defense argues the May letter was unofficial while the court weighs its status and potential impact on the case. Progress has been slow as testimonies are corrected, with Judge Kyle's testimony to be concluded and closing arguments to follow.
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Montgomery
Ala
Kyle Courtmartial
Higdon
Kyle
New York
Séyle
Tunder
National Guard
Porter Tries to Escape While in Custody
Russell county officers, transporting Uriah Porter from Opelika to Seale, report Porter attempted to slip his handcuffs while being moved through Columbus. Officials say the alleged murder occurred in Russell county near the Lee county line and Porter may be feigning insanity.
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Russell County
Columbus
Seale
Uriah Porter
Lee County
Opelika
Porter
Nelson Officers Elected in Nelson Georgia
Nelson Georgia January 6 Special The following town officials were elected yesterday Mayor Harry Dewar council C Wofford John Laine BE Edwards James McCollum and W M Gartrell The council race was hotly contested but only one candidate for mayor entered.
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Nelson
Harry Dewar
C. Wofford
John Laine
Edwards
James McCollum
M. Gartrell
Cotton surplus in Hawkinsville as town fills stores
In Hawkinsville Georgia on January 6 special report notes the cotton crop is lagging behind last year yet the town has received more cotton than in the past twelve to fifteen years. The city has only one vacant storehouse now, compared with fifteen vacant two years ago.
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Hawkinsville
Purcell Cafe Sold to Acme Brewing for 9400
Purcell Cafe on Mulberry Street was sold Saturday by J J Dinkler administrator of M G Mutadr to Acme Brewing Company for 9400 and sale was confirmed by Judge Felton at noon today. Edward Lowe will manage the place in the future.
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Macon
Vanuay v
Purcer's Cafe
Mulberry Street
J.J. Dinkler
M. Gi. Mutadr
Acme Brewing Company
Felton
Edward Lowe
Governor Aycock Proclaims Editorial Day at Charleston Expo
Governor Aycock by request names Thursday in April as Editorial day of North Carolina week at the Charleston exposition. It is proposed to have the State Press Association with 300 members meet there that day.
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Raleigh
N. C
Aycock
North Carolina
Charleston Exposition
State Press Association
Fara
Sheedy
George F. Weston
Biltmore
Liberty Bell
Philadelphia
International League of Press Clubs
Noand Powell
General Hampton in Serious Condition After Sudden Illness
Reports from Columbia say General Hampton suffered a sudden heart issue this afternoon. His condition improved tonight after hours of concern as friends and officials monitored his health closely.
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Columbia
Eral
General Hampton
Hampton
Convention of Democrats Nomination of Supreme Judges
Chattanooga Tenn January 6 Special The County Democratic Judicial Convention to select delegates to the national convention to nominate supreme judges also nominated a circuit judge for this circuit met January 22. After a long session the group decided to divide the county's vote equally among T C Latimore Creed F Bates and W B Carvin for circuit judge. Franklin county's vote will decide between them with Bates favored to lead. The gathering shifted from potential disorder to orderly deliberation.
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Tenn
Anville
Conight
Nashville
John .K. Shields
Hamblen
Lloyd Estill
Frankin
West Tennessee
M. Barton
S. F. Wilson
Tor
T. C. Latimone
Creed F. Bates
W.B. Carvin
Circuit Judicial
Bates
Garvin
Franklin County
Killing at Franklin fireside shocks Kentucky town
Franklin Kentucky reports a farmer, 45, shot through the window while at home with wife and four children. His head was destroyed by a double barreled gun loaded with slugs. Bloodhounds are on the trail but no clue found. townspeople vow lynching if the killer is caught.
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Franklin, Ky
Franklin
Itall
Judge Falligant's Funeral in Summerville Cemetery
The funeral of Judge Hubert Paligant of Savannah was held in Augusta's Summerville cemetery this afternoon. Family cars, pallbearers, and Confederate survivors attended, with three wagonloads of floral offerings. Dr White of Savannah and Dr C Willigms of St Pauls Episcopal conducted the burial service. Confederate survivors and the Augusta Bar Association sent delegations. the ceremony was largely attended and impressive.
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Summerville
Augusta
Hubert Paligant
Savannnah
White
Savannah
Poll Tax Payers Slow in Madison County
In Huntsville Alabama on January 5 reports show only 1200 of 7000 qualified electors in Madison County have paid the poll tax. If not paid by February 1 they cannot vote in the next general election. It is noted that a majority of those who have paid thus far are Black.
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Huntsville
Ala
Madison County
Election at Adairsville Mayor and council race
Adairsville Ga January 5 election for mayor and council conducted yesterday. A heated dry wet contest was anticipated but the poll produced a landslide for the ticket with seventy seven votes cast and only one against it. H L McCollen was chosen mayor and S Danis Alien Guthry N C Anderson and G M Boyd were elected to council.
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Adairsville
H. L. McCollen
S. Danis
Alien Guthry
G. M.boyd
Crooked Fraternity Targets Race Meet In Charleston
A Charleston race association plans a year end mile track opening by 1903 with seven acres outside city limits. The exposition draws bettors and a Nashville horseman loses 1900 dollars. Pat Sheedy, famed gambler, scenes a tense welcome and a wary Charleston crowd. Police expand presence as detectives guard the event and crooks shift focus citywide.
Colt Runnels Bought For 13000 In Nashville
Enoch Wishard arrived from Memphis and closed arrangements with T H Hays for the 3-year-old colt Runnels by Charade from Zingara. The price is 13000 dollars and the colt will race next season in the colors of John A Drake of Chicago.
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Nashville
Tenn
Enoch Wishard
Memphis
T. H.‘Hays
Runnels
Charade
Zingara IE
John
A. Drake
Chicago
Contested Push to Adapt Primary Election Law
An effort to pass a new primary election law faces opposition and division among political factions. Senators' fights in 1908 mix with shifting alliances as legislators debate restricting suffrage and possibly holding primaries on a single day.
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Legis
Health Report 18 Issued Highlights Smallpox Spread
The December bulletin from the state board of health reports smallpox in twelve North Carolina counties, with Wilson showing many cases. It criticizes the county superintendent for neglecting precautions. One Wilson town is quarantined.
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North Capolina
Raleigh
State Board of Health
Wilgon
Fiefels
Wilson
Sirup Slump Seen Temporary Despite Floods
Johnson Williams of Williams Manufacturing reports a temporary sirup price dip due to freezes in south Georgia. Much cane planned for seed was damaged, boosting current sirup output and flooding markets, with prices slipping to 27 cents. He predicts higher seed cane scarcity and firmer Georgia shup prices ahead.
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Columbus
Johnson Williams
Williams Manufacturing Company
Williamis
Terest
South Georgia
Wiliams
Georgia Shup
Freight Trains Collide in Alabama Collision Blamed
A Saturday wreck six miles south of Birmingham Alabama destroyed both engines and injured three crewmen. Conductor Adolph G Nelson suffered severe injuries while two Black workers received bruises. Alabama Great Southern accuses Southern freight of failing to wait at Grassells switch in the head on collision.
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Southern
Birmingham
Ala
Specia
Alabama
Southern Railway
Here
Adolph G. Nelson
Train
Grassells Switch
No Cause for Uneasiness, State Finances Declared Sound
The corporation commission chair says there is no real ground for the state treasurer’s unease about finances this year. He notes assets are ample, a 2.5 percent tax on property will yield about 847,500, and since January first the treasurer has raised 1,703,006. College Buys Herd of Jerseys. The State Agricultural and Mechanical College at Raleigh has purchased a premier Jersey herd from Ju Man Carr at Occoneechee farm Hillsboro. Two cows cost Carr 15,000 each. Cattle will aid the dairy school and provide milk for the college.
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Raleigh
Corporation
Costimsion
College
Jerseys
N. C
State “Agricultural and Mechanical College
Jersey
Ju- Man
Police raid nets twenty arrests in Trumps Tennessee
Birmingham Ala January 5 Several members of the police department tonight raided two card rooms one in a prominent hotel Twenty men were arrested Chief of Police Austin suspended Day Captain John E B Donelson alleged a violation of police rules against drinking while on duty A sensational scene occurred in the chief office a weapon was drawn but no trouble followed The police commission will act at once in the case
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Birmingham
Ala
Austin
John EB. Donelson
Captaia
Police Commission
Irwinville Incorporates City Officials Installed
Irwinville Georgia held a special session of the legislature to incorporate the town and appoint its first year officials. Mayor James B. Clements and councilmen Warren Fletcher Marcus Luke A S R Barber and T J Take were installed. The officials are trusted to guide the new municipal government.
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General Assembly
Irwinville
Legislature of
Georgia
James B. Clements
Warren Fletcher
Marcus Luke
Rt Barber
T. J. Take
Carrollton's Year Opens With Housing Pressures
Carrollton Georgia sees rapid growth with about 150 new residences in fifteen months and a housing shortage. A bidding race over a small house led to rent doubling and a night eviction amid ongoing city projects. The city plans a 10 000 gallon stand pipe for fire protection over the grandstand and electric pump, plus new sewerage work and a courthouse tower clock installation soon.
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Carrollton
Court House
Knickerbocker Trust Ads Dividends on Railroad Bonds
In Brunswick Georgia January five special notice the Knickerbocker Trust Company of New York advertises the payment of five percent dividends on Brunswick and Birmingham railroad first mortgage bonds. The Cosmopolitan magazine features President Machen arguing against a south Atlantic to San Diego railroad route through Birmingham coal and iron regions, drawing support to allied eastern railroad interests. The article has drawn interest in Brunswick.
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Brunswick
Knickerbocker ‘Trust Company of
New York
Brunswick and Birmingham
Cosmopolitan
Machen
South Atlantic
Georgia Seacoast
San Diego
Cal
Birmingham
Alabama
Flood victim found in West Point ditch
Body of John Crim, a drowned man from the Chattahoochee flood near West Point, discovered in a river ditch after waters receded. He died the same night as G W Callaway and N V Jones, and the scene has returned to normal as the river banks reformed.
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West Point
John Crim
Chattahoochee
G. W.,callaway
N. Vv
Jones
Texas Cattle Starving Report From San Antonio
San Antonio, January 5. Due to total failure of grass and high feed costs, over one hundred horses and milch cows have been killed in the past sixty days to prevent starvation. Weaker owners cannot afford feed. A drought has persisted for twelve months with no improvement in sight.
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Texas
San Antonio
Tex
Tallassee Dam Damaged By December Flood Collapse
Montgomery January 5 The Tallassee dam of the Wallassee Electric and Power Company on the Tallapoosa River suffered a major fault in December after the coffer dam was removed and a 485 foot span swept away The dam built of stone blocks 4 to 6 feet square was 670 feet long with a base 42 feet wide tapering to 9 feet The flood left a sheet of water over the structure delaying completion and the arrival of cheap electric power to Montgomery for at least a year or more
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Montgomery
Ala
Spe
Wallassee Electric Jand Power Company
Tallapoosa
Cotter Dam
Gamble kills man in drunken assault at Selma depot
James Gamble, a young white man, attacked a Negro named James Sictidan on the railroad track at the Union depot in Selma Alabama while drunk. He cut him to pieces, the victim was taken to the hospital where he died. Gamble then fired his pistol along the tracks, wounding several others.
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James Gamble
Selma
Ala
James Sictidan
Uhlon Depot
Morgan Released on Bail in Embezzlement Case
George W. Morgan, president of the defunct Continental Security Co., was released Saturday on a reduced bond of 5400 after weeks in jail on embezzlement charges. The writ of habeas corpus application noted Morgan’s wife had mortgaged her property for 23006 and would guarantee bond if needed.
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Birmingham
Ala
George W. Morgan
Continental Security Company
Morgan
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