Millen cotton mill seeks coreceiver in Georgia case
On January 22 in Macon Judge Emory Speer heard a petition by minority stockholders of the Millen cotton mill asking for the appointment of a coreceiver. They allege the majority disregards them and that more than double the capital stock is invested with no profit while conflict continues. John R L Smith already holds receiver duties. Tracy R Hickman named coreceiver to work with Smith to protect minority interests and resolve conditions. Hickman is regarded as a veteran Georgia mill man.
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Macon
Emory Bpeer
United States
John R L Smith
Speer
Tracy R Hickman
Smith
Tracy
Georgia
Rebuttal Testimony Seeks Break in Howard Alibi Case
January 22 special report notes the day’s session focused on rebuttal testimony by the commonwealth aimed at breaking down Jan Howard’s alibi. Witnesses challenged H C Robinson’s in-office timing at the Board of Trade hotel and offered counter locations for him while Henry Youtsey’s guilt remains central in Frankfort Kentucky.
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Howard
Commonwealth
Witneses
Henry Youtsey
H C Robinson
Jim Howard
Board of Trade
Frankfort
Increase of State Official Salaries Appears Doomed
Jackson Miss January 22 Special the bill for salary increases for state officials was defeated in the senate by a motion to indefinitely postpone A favorable committee report had proposed doubling some salaries while raising others 30 to 40 percent Strong opposition and many amendments led to indefinite postponement Rendering final passage unlikely in the lower house
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Jackson
Miss
Senate
Lkely
Time Must Be Extended in Mississippi Legislature
Time runs short in Jackson as two weeks remain in the legislative session with eleven Senate sessions and twelve House sessions already held. A gubernatorial extension of the thirty day limit appears likely, with a two week initial extension anticipated to push through the most important pending measures.
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Jackson Miss
Senate
House
One Cent Is Asked Of Each For Monument Fund
James Webb of Hillsboro sends a check for 1 cent for each of 4847 schoolchildren in Grange county to the Sir Walter Raleigh monument fund treasurer. The appeal asks every state child to contribute 1 cent. Only outside NC gift is $2250 by Colonel John Gordon of Richmond.
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Halsigh Monument Fund
Raleigh
James Webb
Hillsboro
Sir Walter Raleigh Monument Fund
Seacot
Grange County
North Carolina
John Gordon
Richmond
Oxford Orphan Azylum
Wrecked railway worker Blackburn’s layered troubles
Statesboro wreck left route agent Blackburn with painful but non fatal injuries. He had another Plant system wreck near Bainbridge three years earlier, sued for 20000 and won 10000 last November. The case now sits before the supreme court.
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Waycross
Blackburn
Statesboro
Bainbridge
Supreme Court
Deadlock at Democratic Convention Over Nominations in Circuit
Chattanooga Tenn January 22 The fourth judicial circuit Democratic convention met to nominate candidates for attorney general and circuit judge. After 150 ballots Garvin Bates Latimore and Allison each held 16 2 and 17 votes respectively with no change. The convention adjourned until tomorrow with hope of a final nomination before noon. Chairman Crabtree faced mixed sentiment but maintained order.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Hamiton
Franklin
Marion
Sequaches
Matt N Whitaker
Captain Donaldson
Garvin
Creed F Bates
T Cc. Latimore
Mmt Alligon
Tote
Bates
Latimore
Allison
Tomor
Crabtree
Aged Virginia Centenarian Burned At Home
Joseph Sims of Louisa county a centenarian and wealthy farmer is severely burned at his home near Cuckoo Virginia after falling in a fire. He is about 100 years old and has lived alone since his wife’s death with neighbors rushing to aid him.
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Joseph Sims
Virginia
Richmond
Louisa County
Virginia Bonds
She Traveled Far to Wed 1500 Miles for Husband
Mrs Morrill wed G A Morri gan in Dawson after a 1500 mile journey from Seattle. She crossed 500 miles by sleigh over the White Pass trail. a sleigh overturn near Selkirk tossed all passengers from the rig but the bride remained unharmed.
Fight Over Floyd County Dispensary Rift in Rome
Rome Georgia January 22 special. A heated contest unfolds between dispensary advocates and opponents ahead of the February 18 election on establishing dispensaries in Floyd county. Seaborn Wright of The Southern Times supports the measure while Editor Knowles of The Tribune opposes. Accusations allege Knowles was offered 500 to lead the anti dispensary effort and that he printed paid communications for supporters while printing opposing views free. Knowles calls Wright a political figure and says the charges aim to sway Rome and Floyd county voters.
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Rome
Floyd County
Seaborn Wright
Southern Times
Knowles
Tribune
Wright
Edi
Lumber Exporters Meet to Urge Protective Legislation
The National Lumber Exporters Association opened in Cincinnati, with about twenty exporters present. Officers include President E M Price and Vice Presidents H N Saxton and John L Alcock. They aim to push a congressional bill governing transport to foreign ports, bills of lading, and cargo rights, seeking better care of lumber by steamship lines and dock charges. Ambassador Choate recently reported abuses, and southern cotton product makers may join the push.
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Congress
Cincinnati
National Lumber Exporters Association
United States
Abbout
E M. Price
New York
H N. Saxton
Knowville
Tenn
John L Alcock
Baltimore
Richard W Price
Ellett Lang
Memphis
Ocean Steamship Companies
Choate
Secretary of State
South
Rooney to Manage Wigwam Hotel at Indian Spring
Jamey J Rooney of Macon Georgia will manage the Wigwam hotel near Indian Spring succeeding H A Daniels who ran the hotel for several seasons past. Rooney has worked at the Wigwam before and his return to Indian Spring is welcomed by the locals.
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Rooney
Indian Spring
Jamey J Rooney
Macon
H A Daniels
Tribune defends policy on campaign coverage and charging for space
The Tribune asserts it takes no payment to take positions in the current contest and will charge standard rates for any campaign discussion in its pages. It also notes charges for resolutions of respect obituaries and society notices. In Waycross, Ga a fire destroyed The Rookery home of Byrd with the family escaping. fire likely incited.
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Tor
The
Tribune
Tribune Eays
W Arknowles
the Tribune
Austornally
Meridan Mississippi Quarrel Ends With Shootings
A Kemper county report says several men came to a Mr. Wahtte home and a quarrel led to gunfire wounding a man. The house and nearby area were later disturbed as sensational rumors swirled about women shot and children in danger.
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Meridian
Miss
Kemper County
Mississippi
Wahtte
Back to the Old Domain Chief Executive Fix Date for Charleston Visit
Governor Montague and party arrived in Richmond at 7 o clock after a pleasant Georgia trip. They faced no incidents and enjoyed the journey though a Gainesville crowd sang and danced for entertainment. Montague plans a visit to the Charleston exposition with family and staff soon, hosted by President Mitchell who provided arrival carriages.
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Charleston Exposition
Richmond
Montague
Hero
Georgia
Gainesville
Charleston
Mitchell
Remarkable medical case and society scandal whirl in New York
A New York traveling man recounts a policeman left unconscious with a brain bleed and later regaining speech with therapy. The piece then shifts to high profile divorce cases and social intrigues involving Hallie Rives, Miss Rives and Senor del Sol, Mrs Kingscote and Lord Byron, plus a Dallas Beaum- on geyser craze with a Texas auctioneer.
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New York
Kimball
Hhan
Hallie Erminle Rives
Atlanta
Oakes
State primary plans show direct county voting urged
Savannah dispatch notes E T Brown met with F G duBignon, who favors a June primary and direct county selection of delegates. The idea aims for home rule and Georgia political balance, with the executive committee likely to convene in April to set procedures. Also mentions legal appointee Boykin Wright and mail delivery complaints in Atlanta.
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Savannah
E. T Brown
F. G. duBignon
duBignon
Brown
Florida
Spikes Brothers Attacked by Armed Group near Liberty
John Fred and Dick Spikes, brothers from Hereford Texas, were attacked near Liberty Mexico by eight or ten armed men hiding along a fence under construction. Dick Spikes was killed instantly, John Spikes was wounded and believed dead after he fell from his horse during the ambush.
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Hereford
Tex
John
Fred
Dick Spikes
Liberty
Mex
Spikes
John Spikes
Catarrh and a New Cure Tablet Claim
Article explains catarrh as a blood disease spreading from rhinopharyngeal areas to stomach, arguing local remedies fail. Introduces Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a internal blood and mucous membrane cure, claims dramatic, lasting relief in long standing cases.
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Stuart
Court actions and a new mining company charter reported
Judge John Candler presided over eleven criminal cases including a notable attempted assault charge against H V Ellison, with a sealed verdict to be returned. A bigamy verdict for Geilon Leston was downgraded to a misdemeanor and several trials resulted in acquittals or ongoing docket pressure. Separately, Owens Mining and Milling Company filed for a million dollar charter to mine gold and other ores in Fulton and related counties, with 10 percent paid and stock at one dollar per share. Habeas corpus for William and Savannah Newton was denied, and legal contest over recorder jurisdiction continued. A white poodle under arrest drew attention in the sheriff’s office, while suit by Georgia Electric Light Company against E A Paul and McCastin claimed $19,801 for theater improvements. Administrators McRae and Colier won permission to sell estate assets, amid contested heirs and prior court approvals.
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John Candler
Criminal Superior Court
H V Ellison
Mamie McGuire
McGuire
Chattanooga
Willson
Candler
Charlie HI
Ellison
Copeland
Walker
Goree
Geilon Leston
Coker
Phil Scott
New Greece
Hill
Million Dolar Corporation
Arnold Broyles
Superior Court
Owens Mining and Milling Company
G 8
Scofield
F M Sofield
Fulton County
C. T Bell
Dawson County
Zahner
Kcer & Logan
J H. Lumpkin
Tower of William
Savannah Newton
Broytes
8 C. Crane
Wieners
Supreme Court
Lampisa
Georgia Electric Light Company
E. A. Paul
Erstwhite
Star Theater
John H McCastin
Paul
Brandon & Arksiright
Walter T Colquitt
Plo W McRae
John W. Colier
John Collier
John R. Wiltine
Ecm
U. ‘A Collier
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