Tilson Seeks Support for Federal Post
Washington January 27 Special Representative John Q Tilson discusses his brother Joe Tilson as a candidate for a Atlanta district attorneyship. He says Republicans should back a capable republican in federal posts and would prefer a republican over a democrat if equal. He notes no knowledge of Tate charges and predicts possible Senate confirmation if President Taft nominates his brother.
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Tilson
Atlanta
John Corrigan
Washington
John Q .Tilson
Joe Tilson
Carter Tate
Department of Justice
Tate
South
Georgia
Thison
Senate
Taft
Whitaker Named Receiver as Bank Shortage Revealed
Special report from Cobb county describes cashier Whitaker charged with misappropriating funds at Hennesseaw bank. Bonds set around 70 dollars, auditor report pending as shortage estimated near 16 000 dollars. Receiver appointment forced after attorney conference. stock in bank approximately 10 000 dollars, with all to cover deficit.
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Jan Arm
Whitak Root
Hennesaw
Wi Whitaker
Cobb County
Hite
Kennesaw
Whitaker
Clay
Blair
Fite
Bills
State Agricultural School Opens With Notable Speakers
January 2 event at the State Agricultural School drew large attendance from professors, business leaders, and farmers. Professor Hite led talks on feeding animals and fertilizers, while State Commissioner Madson and Chancellor Barrow of the University of Georgia addressed the crowd about education and agricultural strides.
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Intustral
Hite
Lee
Barrow
Othe University of Georgia
America is No Longer World's Bread Basket
Washington January 27 America seems to be losing her hold on the breadbasket role. Foodstuff exports for 1904 stood at 193 046 981 dollars, while last year they fell to 399 909 419 dollars, down about nineteen percent. Imports of foodstuffs rose to 292 239 391 dollars in 1908 from 24 420 105 in the prior year, up nearly 15 percent, mirroring declines in exports and rises in imports for manufactures and raw materials.
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Washington
America
Bureau of Statietica
Department of Commerce
Annetto
Spirn
Parla
Boulogne Neuilly Fouteaux
Sevres Asmieran
Massone-Lafitts Lepecq
Polasyte
Olse
Pontotsa
Brittain to Face Murder Charge in Alabama Hearing
In Calhoun County Alabama conflicting statements emerge as George Burge and Fran Judson Britton confront murder allegations. An important witness from Anniston is cited while Governor Brown grants a sixty day respite to allow Supreme Court review amid habeas corpus concerns. Columbia University to admit women to law and medical courses for the first time, opening July summer session.
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Mra. Burge
Atlanta
Fran Judson Britton
George Burge
Mra
Lovie Burge
Frank M Crowley
Emmett F Crook
Calhoun County
Alabama
Thompson
Browns
Burge
Allpreme Court
Cdhin
Burges
Mads
Hart and Hutchens
Alan
Tower Court
Hart
Brown
Bin
Supreme Court
Columbia
New York
Columbia University
Paris Flood Disaster Worsens Amid Refugee Crisis
Paris endures dire flooding as Boulogne and surrounding areas swell the reader waters. Officials warn against reoccupying flooded homes and urge disinfection, while food and shelter are organized. U S ambassador’s residence evacuated as Red Cross runs soup kitchens.
Dying Persons Insured in Louisville Conspiracy Case
Louisville January 27. Three life insurance solicitors John J Keane P J Needham and T T OLeary were charged with conspiracy to defraud by issuing policies on dying persons and misrepresenting health. Investigation ties to Independent Life Insurance Nashville and others with possible Indiana and Kentucky losses. Graveyard swindles and autopsy results cited as part of a wide alleged scheme affecting more than fifty people and policies valued around 100000.
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Athletic Build
Louisville
New Albany
Ind
Renick
Independent Life Insurance Company of
Nashville Tonn
John J Keane P J Needham
T Oleary
Loutaville
Iearing
le Ateo
Priyat Clan
Haat
Independent Life Insurance Company
Nashville
Nashvile
Commonwealth Life Insurance Company
Ken Tucks
Standard Life Insurance Company
Des Moines
New Albans
Beil
Walter KE Rider
Rider
Ilfensurance
Indiana
Tennessee
Woo
Asaid
Dusineas
Lave
Kentucky
Newt Albany Ind
Vrs Ma Quill
Lewis Rider
Thes
Noison Te
Mit Pies Tle
1Ifé Insurance
Taft Clemency for Naval Cadets Guy Chinmen Duplat
President grants clemency to Cadet Guy Chinmen first class and Cadet Jose Duplat second class United States Naval Academy who were convicted by court martial for conduct prejudicial to good order. Sentences suspended for one year with pay, now commuted to confinement to barracks and gymnasium area until June 1 1919 and to walk armed and equipped in camp on select days.
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Washington
Guy W Chinmen
Jose March Duplat
United States
Prohibition violator fined and jailed. sentence suspended
A man charged with violating the Prohibition Law was fined 10 dollars and costs and sentenced to thirty days in jail. The jail term was later suspended, reflecting enforcement actions taken today.
Bowdon Town Devoured by Fire Across Block
Fire swept Bowdon destroying most businesses in one block. Bowdon bank and OW Barrow store survived. Bowdon News office damage $500 and partially insured. Several shops including jewelry and barber burned with insurance issues noted. J B Moore stock damaged, insurance to cover most losses. Styles & Son damaged but stock saved. house owned by F L Lovirn likely insured. Cause unknown.
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Carrollton Galanusi
Bowdon
Gre
Bowdon Bank
Barrow
J B Moore
B A Styles
Strenuous Lover Escapes Police After Abduction Attempt
Miss Lula Mayfield Layton, 18, escapes attack by rejected lover Charles Ratey who forced entry to the Layton home on Pryor Street. Ratey allegedly grabbed her, choking pain and screams drew her mother, prompting police protection. Ratey fled toward Birmingham soon after.
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Lula Mayfield Layton
Alfred J Layton
South Pryor Street
Charles jRatey
Dosne Strest
Miss Layton
Joung Raley
Birmingham
Raley
Layton
Milas Laytons
Lula
Ratey
Miss
No Rehearing in Tobacco Case in Kentucky Court
The Kentucky court of appeals denied a petition for rehearing in Burley Tobacco Society vs JE Galish et al. A receiver was appointed for the Society by Clark County court earlier, but the appeal court reversed that action. January 27.
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Frankfort
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Burle
Tobacco Society
JE Galish M
Clark
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