Macon Council Praises Speer Backed For Georgia Federal Court
Macon officials pass a resolution lauding Emory Speer as a capable district judge and potential circuit court nominee. The piece notes President Roosevelt’s favorable view of Speer and a possible Bacon concession if Speer is elevated. A meeting is planned to shape support from local lawyers and the public.
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Lon
Emory
Mion Cdg
Themrel Stron Viet
le Sithere
Dls
Gecre Y Tathar
Unite States
Judee Mitormich
Mene Wath
Lormuk
Mutoh O~t
Timui
Bee Davies
Irguméen
Judge Speer
Roosevelt
Speer
Georglan
Senator Bacon
Macon Law
Wacon
Moon
Macon
Bacon
United States Senate
Speers
Baron
Lo Willer
John & Ross Thit
Vassee
gTcat
Speer Ty
Board of Alder
Emory Speer
McCormick
Myor
Speobie
Georgia
Arrests Highlight Memphis Court Drama In Witness Case
A major courtroom scene unfolds as a key witness for the state is arrested leaving the stand and letters from Bertha Richardson surface. The case centers on Seigert, with charges tied to scandalous allegations, while Pinkerton detective W F Puller and his wife Fannie Fuller are linked to the unfolding drama amid family ties to a former state senator.
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Memphis Jinnianuirs
Sen Tuum
Liank G
Tomes
Xen
Memphis
Brio
Ant Seigert
Cole
Bertha Richardson
Deter
Wsrk
P B Seeridan
Pinkerton
W Fo Puller
Fannie Bila Fuller
Georgia
T Ho Bnsten
Wemphis
Atlarta
Raiwa
Tutler
Ute
Coleman Succeeds Foster as Augusta Health Board Head
Dr Thomas D Coleman elected president of the Augusta Board of Health to replace the late Dr Eugene Foster. Coleman received eight votes, James B Morgan four. Coleman had been acting president during Foster’s disability and is a prominent Augusta physician.
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Augusta
Young Charleston forger avoids prison in favor of reform
HW Mohiman of Charleston was convicted in superior court of passing a forged check on a merchant. The son of a prominent local wholesale merchant admitted forging his cousin's name to obtain funds to return home. The jury, noting the youth and apparent intelligence, recommended punishment as a misdemeanor and placement in the reform school rather than the penitentiary.
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Charleston
Augustinn
HW Mohiman
Mohiman
Hs Song
Reformatory
Ankeny Seeks Winnie in Senate Race
Washington Olympia January 27 news notes ongoing U S senatorial contest shows no change. King county senators reportedly delayed caucus awaiting Harold Preston's word, implying Levy Andens of Walla Walla could gain caucus nomination as of next Saturday.
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Washington
Olympia Wash
United States
and Ranens
King County
Harold Preston
Levy Andens
Walla Walla
L D White Elected Captain of Gate Guards
An election at the armory on Feach tree street last night chose L D White as captain of the Gate Guards. Robert Smith was elected first lieutenant and Almond Morgan second lieutenant. White, a longtime guard member, is regarded as one of the best soldiers in the regiment and previously served with credit as first lieutenant.
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Armory
Feachtree Street
Coles
L D
White Rovert Smith
Leutenant
Almond Morgan
White
Firat Leutenant
Hmself
Royal Blue Disaster Claims Many Passengers
The Royal Blue crash leaves at least twenty four dead with sixteen charred bodies recovered. A man severed another’s leg to free him, heroic rescue attempts occurred as flames and smoke enveloped cars. One passenger, son of John Wanamaker, aided responders after injury. A Westfield doctor tended the wounded before death claims rose. A nearby eastbound train narrowly avoided colliding with wreckage, sparing its own engine.
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Son of Wanamaker
John Wanamacker
Philadelphia
Westfield
New York
Westflek
Bishop Thompson Will Admitted In Chancery Court
The last will and testament of Bishop Hugh Willer Thompson dated December 1698 was filed in chancery court today. The manuscript is short and appears in the bishop's handwriting.
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Thompson
Will Sackson
Hugh Willer Thompson
Chancery Court
Macon Prepares for Shriners Arrival in Desert Parade
Macon readies for the Atlanta Shriners visit at Yaarab temple with a parade via Ocmulgee Fourth to Cherry and a reception at Lanier hotel. Notables listed include A Taster, W Readingfield Jones, and R Bilkeom. Imperial order sets minimum camels and fees for the desert pilgrimage.
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H C Bruffey
Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Atlanta Shriners
Yaarab Temple
Wotton Avenue
Mec
Weir Ben
Cy M Wiley
C H Humphries
RB Barron
R H Smith
Torrest Adair
Atlante Oasin
Fez
Fifth Regiment
Ocmulgee
Walberry
Mulberry
Gatton Avenue
Cotton Avenue
College College
Georgia Avenue
Herokis Mlur
Cherohee
Lanier Hotel
Shriners and Novices Will Repolt To Me Yairab Temple
Andrew Taster
William Readingfield
Jozepla Auerd
Sam Bayne
WM Rilkeom
Macon Ga Junanry
Frater
Js Alam
Maran
Fania
Ord
Imperial Council
Smith Ben I Jones
Wiley Noy Bremner
Chapman Tee Wages
Lamour Valiety
Barran F& J Carling
H Humphries
Wol Jones
Weil
Jones
Charis Wilson
Harris Nickleyiat
Valdoxtd
Unusual Trial Over Phone Harassment Near Augusta
Special report from Augusta where Recorder Picquet heard a case against Dennis Thomas for harassing a blacksmith by repeatedly calling and hanging up on a tulaphone line. The offender was spotted and convicted, but the recorder questions whether the law covers the act. A separate murder case involving Jim Vafeli near Adairsville was postponed to the July term.
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Picquet
Augusta
Goa
Januars
Piequet
Dennis Thomas
W H Koungbload
Thomas
Fnally
Cartersville Ga
Jim Va Fleli
Adairsville
Nane Found Guilty in Gruenville January Trial
The jury found the defendant Joe Kennan, a Black man, guilty of murder in the killing of farmer Willimon. He faces sentencing tomorrow morning as several hundred Willimon supporters gathered. The crowd indicated lynch threats had been avoided by the verdict.
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Nane
Gruenvile
Joe Kennan
Willimon
Willmon
Trajan
Good News For Women From Zoa Phora Remedy
Advert shows Zoa Phora as a cure for womb pain, dysmenorrhea, leucorrhea, and menstrual distress, claiming relief from neuralgic pains, bladder issues, and general vitality. Testimonials from Mrs Lamont and Madore Stubus praise regular cycles, easing headaches, and safe pregnancy use. The ad notes one dollar bottles and free trial offers from Kalamazoo Michigan firm with Dr Pengelly’s advice.
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Zea Phora
Zoa Fhora
Phora
Zoa
Stubus Spiceland
Pengelly
Judgment voided in bankruptcy case against Adams and garnishee
A judge voids a bankruptcy judgment against Adams and the garnishee, ruling costs awarded to the plaintiff. The decision discusses garnishment law, bankrupted defendants, and the role of the court in the 1903 proceedings, noting the judge’s reputation for fairness and procedural improvements.
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Persu
Transeuptes
Sean
Adam
Reiley Corlani Tre Hompimy
Adams
Reiey
Wis
Bankrup
Judre Bituman
Sptmed
Guinichee
Virkie
Galmi
Peti Om
Bank Inte
Jist
Bank Apt
Answ
Jude
Fon Bateman
J P Fo
Woc
Horton
Jumpkin & Bovlin
Bateman
Ace
Balloting for Justice in Carolina Legislature for Supreme Court
The Carolina legislature held three ballots on January 87 to fill the associate justice seat with no result. Robert Woods led with 1 vote, followed by Aldrich Tribble Gru ber Coldwell Izlar and others. Woods needs seven more votes to reach a BR majority and is likely to win tomorrow.
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Carolina
Supreme Court
Columbia S
Balintley
A Woods
Robert Woods
Robert Aldrich
J L Tribble
Gruber
J F J Coldwell
James Fizlar
Mr Woods
Alleged Robbers Try Post Office and Banks Crime
Preliminary examination of alleged safe crackers begun before Federal Commissioner Verner. District Attorney Capers and Meltor represented the government. Defendants questioned by Columbia lawyers Nelson, McMaster, and Barle. Fifty witnesses expected. many pastmasters. Examination to span several days. Prisoners escape reported later during larceny case Gipson and Ray fled jail through chimney shaft.
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Columbia
Thic
Verner
Watson Heard In Columbus At Secret South History Talk
In Columbus Georgia a large audience heard Mr Watson deliver a forceful and entertaining lecture on the south role in U S history. He argued northern historians slighted the section and said his forthcoming history would credit the south for nation-building, drawing applause and humor. One Columbus citizen was reported critically ill and near a medical condition tonight. A druggist ad promotes Laxative Quinine Tablets, refund if they fail to cure a cold.
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Januers
Wateon
Hitorn
Fontus
Tne Constitution
South
Kyle
Columbus
E W Groves
Carnegie offers funds for city library project future upkeep
A letter from Andrew Carnegie's secretary proposes fifty thousand dollars for a city library building with the city guaranteeing nine thousand dollars yearly for maintenance. The matter hasn't yet reached the city council. Special Examiner Cook of Macon reports busy proceedings on Bidwell and Hurse cases involving foreclosures and whether the city may close street paving at Fourth and Cherry streets.
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Argist Gi Januar —Gueualo— Vo Wiidleton
Andrew Carnegies
Augusta
Ely
Cook
Macon
Charles Cook
Fourth
Cherry Streets
Strange man found near railway, memory blanked
An unknown white man, about 40, was found wandering in the rain near the Decatur Street crossing with memory loss. He could not recall his name, home, or how he arrived, and police moved him to the station for examination as officers sought clues to his identity.
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Decatur Street
Ty Southen
Io Vestiarion
Atlanta
Loead
Evider
Ang
Dorsey
Farmer Scott Found in Polk County Likely Suicide
A Polk County farmer named A C Scott, aged, was found dead near Taylorsville on Sunday afternoon. Investigators say he killed himself by using his knees to pull the trigger, the load entering his head, after months of mental distress. In a separate item, a petition for a charter was filed for the Chamberlain Pelt Machine Company, seeking capital of 3000 with potential increase to 10000, listing John Wayt George Chamberlin Avants and Georgia Sisson of Decatur as petitioners.
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Polk County
Cartersville
Scott
Taylorsvile
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