Riley Now in Custody for House Burglaries
Macon reporters detail police arrest of Britt Riley, a suspected prolific burglar linked to multiple local residences. Detectives found a stolen gold watch and gloves under his home, with Riley matching the repairs and footprints tied to several recent break-ins. The report spans additional city notes on bar association meetings, convict supervision, Macon population shifts, and a fire alarm project in Vineville and Huguenin Heights.
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Pepper Placed On Hot Stove Causes Courtroom Coughing
During a criminal court session in Greenville on January 7 a mischievous boy spilled pepper on a stove in the courtroom. In minutes officials and about a hundred spectators coughed as the smell filled the room. Despite sheriff efforts the culprit could not be found.
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Mutual Life Insurance Co Shows Strong Finances
New York January 27 special reports the Mutual Life Insurance Company annual report reveals assets over 6491 009 000 income over 77 000 200 paid policyholders nearly 33 000 000 contingent guarantee fund over 68 000 000 insurance and annuities in force exceed 1 447 000 000 with the heart meeting today.
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Mutual Life Insurance Company
New York
Mutual Life Inssurance Company
D T Cain’s Body Laid to Rest in Lawrenceville
D T Cain died in Augusta from paralysis and was buried in the family cemetery at Lawrenceville. Services were led by Dr Bell and the local ministers, with Odd Fellows escort and city officials closing businesses in respect. Cain served 22 years as clerk of Gwinnett Superior Court and was a popular educator and official. He leaves four sons and five daughters, and Gwinnett mourns his loss.
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Gwinnett County
Hospital's New Annex in Macon Planned
Macon Georgia January 27 Special The city hospital will add a new annex with two 2600 building units planned and approved by the board. The addition will convert to private wards and results from the ladies auxiliary efforts over several months. A regular pharmacist will oversee the dispensary to be installed next Monday.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Thas
Tne Hospital
Lipscomb is Fined and Exiled After Illegal Whisky Sale
Gainesville Ga January 27 Special Lipscomb a notorious blind tiger was arrested in Greenville on bondsmen’s request for 1000. He pleaded guilty to selling whisky illegally and was fined 1000 with suspension on other cases if he leaves the state. He must answer next term for shooting at Rev Petty last November.
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John B. Lipscomb
Hall County
Law and Order League
Greenville
Lipscomb
Wullty
Tral
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Rev. W. ©. Petty
Savannah Business Men Back Panama Treaty Vote
The Savannah chamber of commerce met to endorse the Panama canal treaty and urge Georgia Senators to vote for it. Captain Henry Blun led the memorial resolution, with opposition amendments debated before an overwhelming vote in favor of Blun's resolution.
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Savannah Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Henry Blun
Pleasant A. Stovall
Evangelization of World Topic to Be Discussed by Preachers
In Dublin Ga January 27 special events announce a Dublin district missionary institute to be held at Swainsboro from February 6 to 9. Noted preachers will attend led by Rev James Mageth missionary to the Hebrews from the South Georgia conference of the Methodist church. Topics to be discussed include broad religious outreach and missionary work across communities.
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Martin Bible Conference
John C. Martin Bible Conference
Rev M M Ponton
Willam E. Weaver
Baltimore
Presbyterian Board of Missions
Weaver
John C Martin
Hey J.H duBignon
B J Cofer
Church of Today
Dublin
Messing and Missionary Institute of the
Dub In
Swainsboro
Ju Mus Mageth
South Georgia
The
Methodist Church
Increases Its Capital Stock Moultrie Bank News
Moultrie Banking Company, January 27 special meeting, votes to raise capital stock from 295000 to 80000. New stock to be held by county’s prominent businessmen, reflecting strong demand and high earnings. Surplus and deposits noted, with plan to distribute most surplus to stockholders after reserving 15000 for new stockholders.
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Moultrie Banking Company
Train collision at Diss injures eight near Newport Arkansas
A southbound St Louis and Iron Mountain passenger train rear ended a White River branch train at Diss near Newport Arkansas, injuring eight and killing several as the crash toppled engines and cars. News agent Joseph Pennington warned passengers to jump. some escaped with minor bruises while others face internal injuries and fractures. The wreck fired the coal chute, sparking flames as crews responded.
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Akull
Mary Rice
Batesville
Belle Rice
Jennige Weaver
McHugh
Daniel O’brien
New York
A. N. Williams
Benton Harbor
Mich
J D. Ayler
Melbourne
Senator Daniel Attacks Roosevelt Panama Policy in Speech
Richmond January 27. The General Assembly in joint session confirmed yesterday the election of John W. Daniel to succeed himself as United States senator. Daniel criticized the administration policy on Panama and death in sending troops there, saying it violated a treaty with a friendly country. He would never support such action.
Albany's Artesian Well Gets New Casing To Restore Flow
Albany Georgia January 27 special. Broad street artesian Well famed as Artesian City is to be recased to determine if it will flow again after years of intermittent flow. The water was believed to cure kidney and bladder troubles drawing patients from across the county. Previous attempts to restore flow failed. new casing will be installed by local authorities.
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New York
Katherine Steele
New Hampshire
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N. H
Breele
Lafayette
Concord
William Gordon
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N. J
Virginia Abercrombie
Columbus
Charles T.,abercrombie
Russell County
Alabama
Rothery
Grant Wilkins
Atlanta
Albany
Broad Street
John P. Fort
Will Pass Into New Hands Anniston Plant Sold
Anniston Ala January 27 good authority says the Anniston plant of the Southern Car and Foundry Co recently bought by James M Elliott will soon be owned by the American Car and Foundry Co one of the largest car makers in the United States It will be managed by Captain and will operate at the same site under new ownership
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American Car Company
Ala
Tt Fa
Southern Car and Foundary Company
James M. Elliott
American Car and Foundry Company
United Seas
Willote
Negro Youth Is Acquitted In Arson Case At Columbus
In Columbus Georgia on January 27 Lonnie Newton a negro youth was acquitted of arson in a case involving a barn owned by BR Fuller southeast of the city. The burned barn contained corn peas and other produce. The verdict of not guilty came after the jury weighed circumstantial evidence and Newton testified he was asleep at the time. Attorneys A E Thornton and J S Smith defended Newton.
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Lonnie Newton
BR. A. Fuller
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Puller
A. E. Thornton
J. 9. Smith
Patrick
Wot Required to Gibe Bond Examine Grand Jury
Grima Ga January 27 Special In the grand jury report on county board investigations it clarifies that W W Champion the board chairman was not asked for bond only served with the indictment and told to attend the next grand jury session He plans to appear and explain the full matter after a pleasure trip in south Georgia He expressed willingness to cooperate and seeks exoneration after testimony.
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Grand Jury
Grima
County Board of Commissioners
W W. Champion
Cham Pion
Champion
Constitution
Easid
South Georgia
Grand
Piedmont Hotel Promises Comfort and Luxury Fireproof
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