Gainesville postoffice gains disbursing agent
Washington January 22 Special Mrs Eilen D. Longstreet was named by the secretary of the treasury a disbursing agent for the post office department in charge of funds for the new Gainesville post office building. The appointment follows her senate confirmation as postmaster at Gainesville and marks a notable achievement for a woman in such a role.
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Washington
Eilen D. Longstreet
Secretary of the Treasury
postoMses Department
Postoffice
Gainesyville
Senate
Gainesville
Longstreet
Bupervistyp
Taylor
Fehringer Testifies On Trying to Save Rankin in Lynching
Union City Tenn January 22 Frank Fehringer a night rider testified in the trial of Dr Marshall charged with participation in the lynching of Captain Quentin Rankin He said he tried to dissuade others from killing Rankin Fehringer a key state witness admitted his own role in Rankin’s killing and in other band raids Fifteen witnesses have testified in the present trial but Fehringer first connected Marshall to the murder Other witnesses testified about a band of eight riders but evidence of their motive is limited An attachment was issued for Ransom Slintard who confessed and has left for parts unknown Charlie Russell another confessing witness is missing said to be absent
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Union City
Tenn
Frank Felsringer
Dr Marshall
Quentin Rankin
Walnut Log
Rankin
Febringer
Marshal
Mehringer
Marshall
West Tennessee Land Company
Wien Ransom Slintard
Witnem
Magerial
Parta
Charlie Ruseel
Bill to make attempt to rape a capital crime advances
Columbia January 22 Special Senator Wharton’s bill to make attempt to rape a capital crime passes third reading in the senate with amendments. As framed, a straight conviction could carry death, while mercy or doubt could reduce to prison terms. Senator Carlisle’s rival bill to end the forty day mortgage recording limit also moves to third reading.
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Columbia
3. C
Wharton
Raish
Senate
General Assembly
Carlisle
Home Life Insurance opens Atlanta loan office led by Barry
Eastern capital backs Atlanta as investment hub as Home Life Insurance Company of New York establishes a southern loan department withAtlanta office. John Le Barry, former Southern manager for Security Company, becomes southern loan agent, sharing offices with Charles C McGehee in the Empire Building. President Ide, a close friend of Mayor Maddox, aims to channel Atlanta-area funds into local loans and investments.
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Atlanta
Home Life Insurance Company
New York
John le Barry
Securithea Company
Eerpire
Charles C McGehee
Acathom
Home Life
Home Lite
New York City
George
Ide
Maddox
Inman Park Citizens Patrol for Security Amid Short Police
Inman Park residents continue a patrol due to police shortages with four locals armed and guarding Waverly Way Spruce Street and Higewood Avenue. Police Chief Coulint sleep, Henry Jennings and Captain Beavers inspected quiet streets after midnight while a burglary scare prompts calls for more protection. A mistaken burglar at a Peach Tree Pine residence turns out to be a nocturnal relative, easing neighborhood tension.
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Inman Park
Park
Spruce Street
Higewood
Yigil
Htimans
Sueplloun
Coulint
Politics Fueled Rumors of Graft in Hall County Roads
Grand jury inquiry into road expenditures and county finances in Hall County has stirred talk of graft amid factional politics. Officials deny intentional wrongdoing. critics point to funds shifting between accounts. Investigators found no unlawful acts, but suggest changing accounting practices to prevent future technical violations.
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Hall County
Ins
Guold
Ciligens
Emotional insanity plea frees Mrs Allen at trial
In Wichita Falls a jury failed to reach a verdict in the murder case of Mrs Walter Allen wife of a wealthy businessman. The defense contended emotional insanity arguing she could not control herself upon seeing her husband with another woman.
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Wichita Falla
Walter Allen
Prominent Mattoon Lawyer Arrested in Fraud Charge
Francis M Phipps, a famed Mattoon attorney, was arrested today and taken to Springfield to answer a charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses by presenting a worthless army dollar check. His arrest caused widespread sensation. he is married with a grown daughter.
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Mattoon
Francis M .Phipps
Fone
Springfield
Optimistic forecast from railroad leaders for Florida traffic
Montgomery January 22 Special General Manager B M Starks Louisville and Nashville predicts rapid business improvement to reach normal levels in a few months. Lt Sevier Sea board Air Line cites increased earnings but cannot confirm solid gains. General Passenger Agent Scott Union Central notes Florida business start strong but anticipates gradual adoption. Frisco dining car chief Thayer works on through dining service to Yukon Pacific exposition next summer. Alabama Demurrage Association reports first full year under new laws. Florida pull brings a new Southern railway train via Augusta attracting interest. travel times to each point have shortened notably.
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Montgomery
Ala
B. M. Starks
Louisville and
Nashville
Sevier
Seaboard Air Line
Porsmouth
Alabama
Florida
Incresae Asaletami
Scott
Umncle Central
B. H Thayer
Springfield
Southern Railway
Augusta
New York
Aiken
Milner Banking Company Stockholders Meet
Milner Banking Company in Miner Ga held its annual meeting on January 22. The usual 8 percent dividend was paid and stockholders were highly gratified by the year's showing. Officers reelected: Norris, president. W M Rice, vice president. Holand Anderson, cashier.
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Miner
Milner Banking Company
Norris
W. M Rice
Holand Anderson
Venezuela Seeks Protocol to Resolve American Claims
Caracas moves to preserve national dignity while disentangling from international disputes. Dr F Gonsalez Guinan drafts a protocol with American authorities led by Commissioner William Buchanan to address claims from the New York and Bermudesa Company and the Orinoca Corporation. Despite daily conferences, progress remains limited as arbitration shapes the outline of settlement.
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Venezuela
Castra
F Gonsalex Guinan
Bette
Amerian
Hgh
Willam Buchanan
Conferentes
Daly Caberams
Commissiomr
Ha ‘Rlale
Washington
New York and Bermudere Company
Orinoca Corpsration
F Ro Bartlett
Cna Naphall Company
Buchanan
Wew
York and Bermadesa
Orinoca Supply Company
F . Alcantara
Legislator Indicted Sparks Immunity Grant Controversy
Columbia S C January 22 Federal grand jury isolates Joshua W Ashley a wealthy lower house member on a peonage charge while immunity from arrest is granted by state constitution except for felonies or breach of the peace Ashley says the action is spite work by enemies and he is not worried about arrest or evading duty while still seated in the house District Attorney Cochrane notes Ashley faces arrest risk if charged with a felony or breach.
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Columbia
S OC
Joshua W Ashley
Ashley Gaya
Ashley
Cochrane
River Patronage Push Spurs Wharf Bond Plan
In Montgomery Alabama on January 22 American business leaders pledge to patronize the Alabama River and authorize 10000 dollars in bonds to build and equip a modern wharf. A steamboat company will rent and maintain the wharf once completed. Officials note rail freight from New York and the East costs more than rail to Mobile and water to Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama River
New York
East
Mobile
Murder Charge Against Mrs Hearn Stuns Montgomery Crowd
Montgomery January 22 Mrs Meg Hearn a well known woman was jailed for the killing of Nida Patterson a black woman. Patterson sought entry to the white woman’s home when Hearn fired striking her fatally in the residence doorway.
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Montgomery
Ala
Meg Hearn
Meetron
Nida Patterson
Debt Celebration at Christian Church of Macon
Mascon Ga January 22 special members of the Christian church corner High and Orange streets will join Rev He ard J Brazelton for a Sunday morning service celebrating the removal of debt on the edifice and furniture. The burning of the note will mark a new era as the church proclaims a debt free future. Speakers include M Erwin detailing the church history and growth, and Roper on the church’s past and future prospects.
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Christian Church
Macon
Mascon
Corner High
Orange Streets
Heard J. Brazelton
Erwin
Masone
Walnut Street
Roper
Uie
CensusAccess for Blind and Deaf Persons Proposed
A joint resolution introduced by Representative Crumpacker of Indiana asks the director of the census to obtain the names and addresses of blind and deaf individuals during the thirteenth census despite existing census restrictions now in conference. The measure seeks targeted data collection to improve services for these groups.
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Waerington
Crumpacker
Indiana
White Hat Fame Across Kentucky to Washington
John Burns of Garrysbore and his famed white hat, long a symbol in Pennsylvania, accompanies Senator elect Bradley of Kentucky to Washington. The delegation of 200 Kentuckians plans to march in the inaugural parade, hat crowned by Tre Wid, a landmark in Kentuckian political pageantry since 1960.
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Loulhvilie
John Burns
Garrysbore
Pennsylvania
United States
Kentucks
Senate
Kentucky
Navarre
Washington
Earthquake Shocks Reported in Cincinnati Area
Tremors were felt in Cincinnati and suburbs this morning with several strong shocks. Early rumors blamed dynamite blasts or a nearby brewery plant, but inquiries found no such detonations or fires. Factories reported no explosions or smoke.
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Cincinnati
Nate Veen
Cincinnat' Ang Ther
Gryt
Th Tity
Brown Up
Frewerks
Brunswick Officials Escort Governor Brown a Stop in St Marys
Governor Brown arrived by steamer Atlin fle from Brunswick escorted by Brunswick officials the St Marys committee and local bands. He spoke at a city park barbecue then attended a public reception at Orange Hall before overnighting. A harbor tour and steamer halt at Dungeness with Mrs Carnegie awaited on Saturday.
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Brown
Brunswick
Atlinfle
Mator
S T Marys
Brunswick Riflemen
Marine Band
St. Marys Kingsland
Woodbine
Orange Hall
Governor Brown
Utms
Hildegarde
Dungeness
Mra Carnegie
St Marva
Brunewick Ty Mals
Railway Commissioners Meet at Birmingham
A special meeting of the Association of Railway Industrial Chambers of American JC centers met in Birmingham Alabama January 22. President Cintre of Calcagy spoke in the morning session along with Colonel T G Bush industrial magnate of Birmingham, JD Babb of the Birmingham Chamber and G Grosvenor Dawe of Montgomery. The next meeting will be in Cincinnati. Several talks occurred and a large Birmingham industrial session followed with plans for an evening session.
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Birmingham
Ala
Association of Railey Industrial Gammesicneum
American JC Cintre
Calcagy
T G Bush
JD Babb
Birmingham Commercial Ab
G Grosvenor Dawe
Montgomery
Neat
Cincinnatvia
Tem
Immeraane
Jones Freed by Jury Amid Mardi Gras Navy Parade Doubts
A jury finds Jones not guilty of the alleged port offenses as a carnival parade plans its first full march since the 1920s. The Navy warns against dispersing ships for the Mardi Gras event, while Norfolk navy officials discuss the fleet’s role and possible escorts for the parade.
France and Venezuela to Resume Diplomatic Relations
President Gomez has restored exequaters to the French coast in Venezuela and Senor Lorena, a Brazilian minister, has assumed charge of French interests. This marks the restoration of diplomatic relations with France and signals a complete settlement of Venezuela's difficulties with France and the French Cable Company expected.
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Taracas Thurein
Wilematad
Banker Taber Caught in Nevada Indictments
Homer Graber former president of major banks faces nineteen counts in Lincoln County Nevada after a grand jury indictment. Taber allegedly embezzled about 780000 and 40000 in telephone loads while leading West Side Bank. Sheriff reports Taber was taken to Pioche and held for extradition. Additional cashier Ro Wilkinson aided by delivering Taber to custody in Pasadena.
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Cal
Homer Graber
United States Bank of Los Angeles
Internations Bank of Searchlight
Nex
San Tiego Bank and Trust Company
Inio
San Diego
Pioche
Lincoln
Taber
Grant Jr
West Side
Frederick
Havana
Wilkinson
Wests
Bark
Cathier
Lincolnational Bank of Searmateht
Sird
Pasadena
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