Witnesses Describe Alleged Bias in Judge Speer Case
The testimony alleges discrimination and unfairness by Judge Speer in bankruptcy matters and vetting of fees for Talley & Heyward. Akerman condemns bias, cites cases, and recalls gratitude toward Speer while denying ingratitude for sworn testimony. Other witnesses recount contempt fines, court eccentricities, and an unjust ruling. the probe may move from Denton to Savannah if witnesses are finished.
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Akerman
Judge Speer
Talley & Heyward
Sesson
EP Davis
Warrenton
Harry § Edwards
Macon
Walter A Harris
Mc Davis
Savannah
Former postmaster bound over for false returns
Columbus Ga January 23 Special W S S Norris former postmaster at Primrose Ga was today bound over by United States Commissioner Brown charged with making false returns to the government relative to cancelled stamps He made the bond required 200 dollars.
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Columbus
Wss Norris
Primrose
United States
Brown
Dorr Sentenced to Chair for Marsh Slaying
Stockton man Dorr was convicted of killing George E. B. Marsh a Lyon soap maker and is to be executed in the electric chair during the week of March 22 Dorr showed no visible emotion as the sentence was read and he listened intently to the proceedings in court
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Jory
Atma Y
Willliam
Dorr
Stockton
Cal
George EB Marsh
Lyon
Resinol heals eczema and skin troubles headline style
The ad promotes Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment for eczema itching and burning. It claims instant relief from scratching and rapid healing, noting effectiveness on pimples dandruff and piles, with a free trial offer from Resin Baltimore Maryland and warnings against substitutes.
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Baltimore
Spy scandal rocks Pocahontas union convention
Indianapolis January 23 A convention of the United Mine Workers expelled local union 979 of Pocahontas Washington for maintaining a detective agency spy ring. A board member attacked the union saying show the spy to us and we will take care of him. The vote to expel was unanimous amid cheers as reforms and federal labor law measures were debated and immigration limits discussed.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Pocahontas
United Mine Workers of America
M.D. Whitsett
A R Watkins
Yorkville
Ohio
International Board
Thomas Carina
Charleston
W Va
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Moiners
Mine Workers of America
Western Federation of Miners
Charlies Hoyer
Western Federation
National Labor Party
American Federation of Labor
National Congress
Charels . Bartlett
Georgia
United States
Senate
Dillingham
Washington
Committee On Resolutions
Big New York Bank to Enter System
A major New York bank plans to join the national system as several leading institutions including Chase National Part National Fourth National and National Bank of Commerce apply for membership. Opponents say the change will shift control of inter town funds now held by large city banks to regional entities.
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BIG New York Bank
Chase National
Part National
Fourth National
National Bank of Commerce
New York
Glencoe Fire Destroys Forester Building Block
A blaze swept Glencoe causing destruction to the forester business section. Officials list twenty one buildings burned with total losses estimated at sixty five thousand dollars. No cause determined yet, crews fought the flames through the day.
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Glencovs
Unis
Seuusey
Forester
Glencoe
Atlanta Grays Will Escort Mardi Gras King and Queen
An invitation from the Mobile Carnival association and chamber of commerce asks Captain C A Stokes and the Atlanta Grays, a Fifth Infantry unit, to visit Mobile as official escort to King Felix and his queen during Mardi Gras. About forty members plan to attend and cover their own travel costs, with a warm Mobile reception expected.
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Mobile
Ala
Mobile Carnival Association
Chamber of Commerce
C A Stokes
Atlanta Grays
Fifth Infantry
Felix
Atlanta
C A Stokas
Rider Struck Out of Postoffice Bill in Washington
Washington January 23 A rider exempting 2400 assistant postmasters from the civil service law was struck from the annual postoffice appropriation bill. Advocates failed to secure a special rule to avert the point of order as the house adjourned without final action. House debate cited President Wilson and Postmaster General Burleson, with Rep Moon accusing them of dictation in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postoffice
Civil Service Law
Wilson
House
Representative Moon
Tennessee
Post Office Committee
Burleson
Rules Committee
Spray Named Eatonton Postmaster in 1923
Washington dispatch reports Representative Tribble of the eighth district recommending Thomas C Spray of Hatonton for postmaster at Eatonton. An original Wilson supporter in Putnam County he helped raise the county campaign fund. He is 85 years old and a prominent local businessman.
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Washington
Tribble
Thomas C Spray
Hatonton
Spray
Orginal Wilson
Putnam County
Radish 3 Feet Long Sent to W. J. Bryan
A white radish measuring 3 feet in length and 26 inches in girth, weighing 12 pounds, was shipped today from Los Angeles to William J. Bryan. The vegetable, grown by Japanese truck gardeners, was sent to satisfy the secretary of state's fondness for white radishes. The radish is said to be one year old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
William J. Bryan
Sryan
Gardners
Scared to Death by Drunken Men in Mayaville Mass Meeting
A coroner jury finding alleges Mrs Thomas Griffle was frightened to death by three drunken men on the street. A mass meeting was held raising funds to oppose liquor sales. Charles Sheara Andrew Stark and his son Louis Stark are under arrest on manslaughter charges.
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Mayaville
Thomas Griffle
Charles Sheara
Andrew Stark
Louis
Mrs Margaret Elliott Slater of Woodrow Wilson Family
Mrs Margaret A Elliott, sister of Mrs Wilson and slater of Woodrow Wilson, fell at her Berkeley home and was not allowed visitors as of today. Professor Edward Elliott, her husband and former dean at Princeton, was in the east.
Plans for a Second Prison Probe Denied
Washington January 21 Special The Justice Department said no additional inquiry would be opened into conditions at the Atlanta federal prison. Warden William Ho Mayer denied concern, telling a Constitution reporter he would not comment further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Atlanta
Department of Justice
McReynolis
Wicklam Sehles Howard
Department of Justice Tonight
Atlanta Federal Prison
William Ho Mayer
Constitution
Ruroorg
Moyer
Mile of Pennies For Church Benches At Fuiion Mo
The Olive Christian Church seeks funds via a mile of pennies plan. Christian Endeavor members in Fuiion Missouri center distribute 3,250 cards, each holding sixteen pennies to total about 4,480 dollars, with potential net of 844 dollars and 30 cents after costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuiion
Christian Endeavor Society
Olive Christian Church
Officers Find Hen Setting On Whisky In Yard
Wichita police uncover contraband liquor under a hen's nest in a West Third street yard. Officers remove a bottle stash from a nest and arrest Bes Wick, owner of the hen, on a nuisance charge as liquor is found on the back porch. Hearings set in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
West Third Street
Beswick
Fiance Gets Her 265 and Leaves in Jealous Crisis
Baltimore reports Sofia Korehaarck claims loss of lover and $265 as Frank Kowolenko from Butler Pa fled after two weeks together. She sobs to police, threatening self harm and seeks husband’s return as she confronts betrayal and lost savings.
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Baltimore
Sofia Korehaarck
Frank Kowolenko
Sofia
Kowolenko
Senate Fails 10 Reach Vote On Alaskan Bill
Washington January 23 The Senate recessed until tomorrow without a final vote on the Alaskan railway bill as debate and amendments continued. Senator Chamberlain vowed to insist on a final vote, and the legislative day of January 22 will not end until action is taken. The committee faced its toughest test as the Cummins amendment mandating government operation was defeated, and Wilhems’ bid to strike authority for existing jimes was also rejected 46 to 5.
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Washington
Senate
Chamberlain
Touwght
Compittee
Wilhems
Missing Ghio Maiden Masquerades as Man in Seneca County
Sandusky Ohio January 23 Muse Mary May McDermott 28 year old missing for almost two years found at Monroe Mid where she is under arrest for masquerading as a man. She had been living with Frank Hoffmann a 65 year old fisherman and wore male attire until appearing before a magistrate to sue for wages alleged to be due for helping speeread fish. McDermott was arrested on a blackmailing charge and pleaded guilty receiving a suspended sentence.
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Sandusky
Ohio
Mary May "McDermott
Monroe Mid
Frank Hoffmann
Misa
Dermott
Fostoria
Jack Rabbits Used to Fatten Hogs at Cokeville Wye
A plague of jack rabbits that troubled farmers with hay shortages is being turned into profit as local hog raisers feed rabbits to fatten hogs. Rabbits are abundant and hogs fatten rapidly, though the vast numbers consume more hay than before.
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Cokeville Wye
Elopement of Housekeeper With Bridegroom’s Son
In New Haven on January 2, Antoine Fassari Westville interior decorator was to wed his housekeeper Marietta Smith. The engagement news gave way to elopement as son John Massari and the housekeeper obtained a marriage license, married, and left for a New York honeymoon. The bride, aged 1832, and the groom, 20, say she had served in the family for eight years.
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New Haven
Antoine Fassari
Westville
Marietta Smith
John, Massari
New York
Two Cows Birth Five Calves At Talare Farm
Dairyman H E Clarke reports a remarkable week at Talare Calf Farm where two Holstein cows produced five calves, including triplets from a Holstein and two Holstein Friesian offspring. One mother yields seven gallons daily with 33 percent butterfat while the other two calves show strong milk potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talare
Cal
H E Clarke
Inspector Seizes 550 Cases of Tomato Pulp
Nashville Tenn January 23 Five hundred and fifty cases of tomato pulp were seized by direction of the federal Inspector Monday. The shipment was made to Nashville grocers from an Indian concern It was claimed from tests that it was made from rotten tomatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Federal Inspectora
Street Committee Plans 1914 Road Work in Atlanta
The street and sewer committees weigh a 1914 program to relieve bad street conditions, with $80,000 for asphalt repairs and $75,000 for paving, while county convicts may aid on repair and sidewalk grading. Officials seek a policy on unfinished projects and await finance sheet adoption before firm plans.
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RM Clayton
Construction Department
Aldermame Board
Georgia Avenue
Council
Stree Improvement Committee
Fulton County Commissioners
Tull Waters
Atlanta
Waters
Sie
Clayton
Fiitley
Fiance Committee
Bollywood Avenue
West iEtunter
Marotta
Peachtree
West Witenell
Ormond Street
Gelwin
Pryor
Cherokee Avenue
Leas Boulevard
Spring Street
Westwood Avenue
Jara Avenue
Shoals
Pair Street
Stewart Avenue
Glenn Street
Case Against Fite Ends in Mistrial in Cobb County
A Cobb County jury failed to reach a verdict in the case of B A Fite charged with shooting at the residence of WF M Wiltiker near Keonesan about ten days prior. The panel stood nine for acquittal and three for conviction. Two additional indictments remain, one for attempting to murder Sagamat Fite and another for shooting on a public highway, slated for the March term. The jury recessed forty hours before dismissal.
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Marietta
B A Fite
Wiltiker
Keonesan
Jaxo
Amy Studing
Wequittel
Sagamat Fite
Isaint
Cobb
Jeri Ts
Wis
Bite
Whaliker
Cashuer
Bank of
Kanacsin
Wink
Rod
Fites
German Chancellor assails socialists in chamber
Imperial Chancellor Lt Von Rothmann Hollpeg faced a barrage from socialist deputies led by Bertha Jankary today over the court martial acquittal of German officers involved in clashes between military and civilians in Alsace. He defended the throne and denounced republican rhetoric.
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Bertha Jankary
Steivbst
Lt von Rothmann Hollpeg
Hiv
Alsice
Better Than Spanking Cure for Bedwetting Proposed
A notice from Mrs M Summers of South Bend Ind offers a home remedy claim to cure bedwetting in children and adults. She asserts a constitutional cause and invites families to write for full instructions with no payment required. The ad suggests parents should not blame the child as the cure can address lifelong trouble.
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M. Summers
Stu
South Bend
Ind
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