Blease Resigns in South Carolina to End Tumultuous Term
Columba 14. Governor Coleption Blease resigns five days before term ends. Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Smith sworn in to serve out the term. Impeachment talks circulate among lawmakers but no action taken. Manning will be inaugurated next Tuesday. Blease, famed as the stormy petrel, leaves with a record of clemency grants and pardons totaling over 1,700.
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Charles A. Smith
Gary
State Supreme Court
Blease
South Carolina
General Assembly
Firhard T. Manning
Smith
United States
Ellison PD. Smith
Covernot Blease
Stormy Petrel
D. J. Griffith
State Penitentiary
Plana
Williams Uric Acid Solvent advertised for rheumatism
An advertisement touts Williams Uric Acid Solvent as a remedy for rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles. It promises relief from stiff joints sore muscles and back pain and offers a free 50 cent bottle with a mailed notice and small postage payment. The offer targets tired worried individuals seeking rest and renewed strength.
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Georgia Breeders to Meet in Athens on Saturday
The Georgia Breeders association will hold its annual meeting Saturday in Athens. President Dr. R. J. H. DeLoach of Griffin’s experiment station will present a program aimed at helping farmers select better seed for crops and improve cotton, corn, small grains and more. Experts from several states will deliver papers including Winter Legumes the Souths Greatest Need and Results Accomplished in Corn Improvement by Selection.
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Georgia ‘Breeders’ Association
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R. J. H. DeLoach
Griffin
Constitution
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James W. Lynch
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Barrow
South
EH. Lamber
Darlington
Ala
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Ashburn
Louie H. Smith
University F of
Joseph E. Hing
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
R. J.H. DeLeach
Experiment
Sophomore Speakers Named at Georgia
Athens Ga January 14. The following were announced as sophomore declaimers for the university commencement. Names include E M Braxton Newport News Va J S Carmichael College Park R V Harris Wrens LM Levy Athens H H McCall A C McPhail Athens M M Reid Montezuma S P Sanford Athens O D Watson Loganville J P Stewart Atlanta. Alternates H M Willet Jr Atlanta J A Lowrey Jr Dawson and G H Westbrook Commerce.
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Newport News
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M. M. Reid
Montezuma
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Negro Slayer Caught by Posse with Hounds
Villa Rica Ga January 14 Eda Lockhart colored shot and killed about 3 30 pm here James Embry a negro desperado fired with buckshot Embry fled bloodhounds pursued then a city police posse captured him two miles north of town.
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Eda Lockhart
James Embry
Lockhart
Embry
Twilight sleep demonstrated by Macon physicians
Macon physicians report the first local demonstration of twilight sleep using scopolamine during delivery. The patient entered a semi conscious state, felt no pain, and appeared ready to rise, with doctors predicting recovery within a week. Separate notes mention Macon bond market interest, a Parkhurst campaign for the Chamber of Commerce, a new matron at Tabernacle Rescue Home, a fire marshal investigation, Armour plans for a new three story building on Broadway, and related local business activity.
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Clarke elected head of developers in South Georgia
Delegates from all parts of south Georgia met in Moultrie to elect 1914 officers for the Developers, a business promotion group. Edward Young Clarke of Quitman was named president, Isidor Gelders of Fitzgerald vice president, and J. M. Ashley of Valdosta secretary treasurer. An executive committee includes Clarke, Ashley, Gelders, Weatherly, Mills, Farrell, and Greer. Numerous attendees from Bainbridge, Tifton, Nashville, Valdosta, Quitman attended. Greer hosted an elaborate dinner at the hotel and Tifton was chosen to host the next meeting.
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Cof Nashville
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W. H. Mashburn
J.M. Ashley
T. E. Harris
Valdosta
W. T. Gaulden
K. Young
Pete Youns
D. G. Malloy
Wilson County Isla Test Boon Moves To Form New County
Reports from Nahunta in Wayne county say a movement seeks to form Wilson County with Nahunta as the county seat. The plan would detach areas from Wayne Pierce Chariton and Camden, following a meeting at C H Buess home. A county association was formed with W W Roberson as president and L Robb as assistant secretary. A second meeting is set for Nahunta schoolhouse next Saturday.
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J. A. Moore
Brooker
J. T. Brown
L. Robb
Harris to Speak at Georgia Farm Conference in Athens
Governor-elect Nat Harris arrived in Athens from Macon and will address the state college of horticulture corn clubs canning clubs and demonstration agents tomorrow at noon. L. G. Hardman, candidate for governor, is also present and will speak tomorrow afternoon. Charles Rand, chief of the government bureau of markets, will address the marketing Georgia farm products conference tomorrow afternoon.
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Macon
State College of Horticulture
Dbr
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Charles’ Rand
Government Bureau of Markets
Washington
Georgia
Quarantine Declared by City of Calhoun
Calhoun Ga January 14 Special At a county health board meeting Calhoun declared quarantine against Chattanooga and points between Calton and Chattanooga due to smallpox cases in Chattanooga Inspectors were placed on the NC and BL railroads and the Southern to prevent passengers disembarking in Calhoun from Chattanooga and intermediate towns
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Leroy Pharr Named Mayor of Eastman
Eastman Ga January 14 Special. The general election this week resulted in Leroy Pharr cashier of the First National Bank being elected mayor. Alderman at large M H Cannon Hoy Pennington alderman first ward 8 D Bowen alderman second ward J D Williams alderman third ward EH Moon alderman fourth ward and G M Clements clerk and treasurer were also chosen.
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Leroy Pharr
First National Bank
M. H. Cannon
Hoy Pennington
D. Bowen
J. D. Williams
EH. S. Moon
G. M. Clements
Pipe fire kills Civil War veteran in Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Ga January 14 Special L Ynard a Civil War veteran is dead at his home from burns suffered when his pipe ignited his bed last evening. He was alone and helpless as the flames took hold before help arrived.
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Mistrial Feared In Porterdale Murder Case
Covington Ga January 14 Special For the third time a jury seems unable to decide if Jim Justice is guilty of killing Bob Howell last August at Porterdale The case hinges on a self defense plea As both negro principals were well thought of the trial draws strong interest After more than 24 hours the jury remains hung.
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Bob Howell
Porterdale
Corn Thief Arrests in West Tift County
Dempsey Willis, a young white man from west Tift County, was arrested yesterday afternoon on charges of stealing corn from the crib of a negro tenant at RB Lt. Warren's place. He faces local authorities and awaits further action.
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Wia
Alleged Rival Loves Advertising in Court Case Tug of Barbs
Mrs. Arthur St George Joyce, seeking to restrain Hazel C Sherman, alleges in a sworn statement that Sherman seeks publicity and free advertising. Joyce accuses Sherman of malign falsehoods while asserting she will present substantiating facts in court. Joyce says she has avoided publicity but will be prepared with evidence from detectives.
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George Joyce
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Fair Deal for Capital Wished in Arkansas Capital
Governor George W. Hays told Arkansas lawmakers capital for legitimate business must be guaranteed to attract investors. He urged expansion of state exhibit funds for Panama-Pacific, a penal farm for white convicts, a three member public utilities commission, reform of state prison work, and amendments to election and primary laws.
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George W. Hays
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Ocilla Citizens Bank Reopens In Ocilla Georgia
Ocilla Ga January 14 Special The Citizens bank of Ocilla which had been closed since October 222 reopened today. The bank reports strengthened finances enabling reopening under favorable conditions. Reopening credits depositors creditors and stockholders directors cooperation. New officers are D D Henderson Jr president D R Henderson vice president and J W Mangham cashier.
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Judge Surprised by Young Howitzer in Court
In Tifton Georgia January 14 a colored witness dropped a Young howitzer under Judge Sellars feet causing a brief stir in court. Three warrants were issued for the negro on charges of carrying a concealed pistol, carrying a pistol without license, and carrying a pistol into the courtroom. He was bound over to city court in three bonds of 50 dollars each.
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Tifton
Eastman Store Brglarized in January Theft
Eastman Georgia January 14 thieves broke into M. Miller store on Tuesday night by cutting the wire screen and prying a back window pane. They found no money and fled.
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Eastman, Ga
M. Miller
Oglethorpe University to Found Professorships in Memory of Great Southmen
The Oglethorpe board announces a $50,000 fundraising effort to establish professorships in memory of prominent Southern figures. One chair will be named for Samuel M. Inman and a English chair for Sidney Lanier. Resolutions honor Inman’s contributions and set plans for cornerstone ceremonies in 1915. City court in Perry opens Monday with 119 civil cases and 32 criminal cases on the docket.
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South
Oglethorpe Board of Directors
Samuel M. Inman
Sidney Lanier
Ai. Inman
Samuel Martin Inman
Ogiethorpe University
Samuel Inman, Jr
Perry
Rev James W Bigham Passes In Florida
The Rev James W Bigham presiding elder of the Gainesville district in the Florida Methodist Episcopal conference died in Gainesville Fla at age 70 after an attack of indigestion during the district stewards meeting He was a well known temperance worker across the south
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Fla
James W. Bigham
Florida Methodist Episcopal Conference
South
Temperance Worker
Bankers Advise Drinking to Avoid Credit Losses
A banker warns that credit is denied to valued customers who begin drinking or using drugs excessively. He promotes a Neal Institute at home weekend treatment as a preemptive remedy, offering a full refund if not satisfied after treatment. Located at 229 Woodward Ave Atlanta Ga. Main 2795 and City Consultation Office 704 Silver Bldg Main 1075.
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Neal Institute
Keeley Institute
Woodward Ave
Atlanta
Neal Institutes
Through sleeping car service Atlanta to Wilmington
Train schedule note announces a through sleeping car from Atlanta to Wilmington aboard the Georgia Railroad and Atlantic Coast Line. Depart Atlanta at 8 45 p m and arrive Wilmington at 12 50 p m the following day.
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