Contempt hearing testimony in Savannah Trust case adjourns
Savannah Trust company last witness described events leading to citation before Judge Speer for contempt in appointing a receiver for Electric Supply company. Testimony covered stock value and credit damage, with broader clashes between Judge Speer and attorney P W Meldrim. The hearing paused as tempers flared and the chairman called for order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah Trust Company
Inage Speer
Electric Supply Company
Emory Sneer Grecken
Central of Georgia Railroad and Banking Company
A W. Lawton
Central of Georgia, Railroad
Bite
Speer
Compan
Lawton
Meldrim
Judge Speer Under Fire In Savannah Court Proceedings
A witness accused Judge Speer of mismanaging court sessions in Savannah, alleging failure to open on legal days and to hold four terms. George F White, deputy marshal, testified after being recalled in Macon to confirm a prior statement to special DOJ investigator R Colton Lewis. White said he had worked with Speer for twenty years and never seen the judge take an opiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Speer
Savannah
George F White
White
Speer
Juriet
Meets hubby in Gotham cancels divorce suit
Macon on January 27. Mrs Martha Drake Sahner formerly Martha Drake of Macon had her divorce suit against husband Paul C Sahner of New York dismissed in the Bible superior court. They have been reconciled and are living together in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Drake Sahner
Husband
New York
Macon
Martha Drake
Paul C Sahner
Bible Superior Court
WD Nottingham
Mia Saime
Society Belles Af Jacon
Paul Lanner
Decatur Board of Trade to Attend Mo Chamber Meeting
The Decatur Board of Trade will be represented at the Geovna Chamber of Commerce meeting in Macon Thursday and Friday. Officers Wy Dabney president H G Hastings H Wilson W A 3S Hamilton vice presidents WB Gibson director and Robert Ramspeck secretary head the delegation. Other attendees include Rod Freeman commissioner of roads and revenues AS Allen George Moonwper Martin V Calvin H N Lynley Murphy Candler TF Gallahan editor Gra and W 3S Ansley. The group departs Atlanta Thursday at 8 am via Central line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Board of Trade
Geovna Chamber of Commerce
Moon
Decatur
Wy Dabney
H G Hastings
H Wilson
W. A
Hamilton
WB Gibson
Robert Ramspeck Secretiry
Ciizens
Rod” Freeman
Allen George MooNwper
Martin
Calvin
Davis
Lynley
Commerce and Labor
Murphy Candler
Railroad Commission
Gallahan
DeKalb New! Gra
Ansley
Atlanta
Goethals Named Canal Governor
President Wilson issued an executive order creating a permanent canal zone government with Colonel George W Goethals as first governor. The plan centralizes control under the secretary of war and consolidates operation, maintenance, health, and other departments in a single administration on the isthmus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ponpama Canal Zone
Rathroign Ganal Commission
Wilson
George W Goethals
Panama Canal
Senate
Goethals
Garrison
Panama
Godham
Congress
Canal Commission
Department of the Permanent Canal
Navy
Canal Zone
Secretary of War
Panama Canal Zone
Supply
Army
Naval
Public Health Bureau
Colonel Goethals
Thad
Hugh Hodman
Daniel C Nutting Jr
Balboa
Tracy C Dickson
Nutting
Granddaughter of Napoleon's guard dies in Leavenworth
Mrs Florence Helena Pooley, granddaughter of a Napoleon guard at St Helena, died at her Leavenworth home today. Born fifty years ago on St Helena, she left a long note of family history as the obituary records her lineage and residence. The entry references a unrelated medical tonic advertisement as context within the clippings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth, Kean
Janay
Florence Helena Pooley
Napoleon
St Helena
Atlanta Club Women Rally to Curb City Smoke Nuisance
A meeting called by the City Federation of Womens Clubs opened by Mrs Samuel Lumpkin urged abatement of Atlanta smoke pollution. Speakers cited health of children, damage to vegetation and buildings, and the need for citywide action rather than targeting single groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Club
Carolyn Geisler
Atlanta
Mra
Lumplin
City Federation of Womens Clubs
Samuel Lumpkin
Wren WH Wigss
Federation
Otto Schwab
Schwab
Germany
Prussia
W . Price Smith
W Oh Wiggs
W P Patio
State Capitol
Court Unanimously Affirms Russell v Turner Decision
A state court of appeals case titled Russell et al Turner, arising from Jefferson city court, ends after a year long dispute among judges. Turner sued Russell and Toole over a note tied to a cotton futures sale. the court holds the note binding and legally enforceable as an innocent transferee is not estopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Court of Appeals
Russell
W Dr Dilla
Fulton Superior Court
Jude Hill
Roan
Ells
LC Russell
Turner
W H Toole
Lyle & Co and
Mallory quits Clarke tax collector race in Athens
W A Mallory announces candidacy to oppose H H Tinton for Clarke County tax collector. Mallory, 28 at first election in 1879, contrasts clean record with no prior criticisms or notable errors. He is a long time Athens real estate agent with 25 years in the area. Opposition may arise against all old Clarke county officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Clarke
H H. Tinton
A Mallory
Santon
Grand Jury
Sudhter Vr Mal
Tery
Iis
Clayton County Gin Report Shows Increased Cotton Ginned
A government report states that in Clayton County up to January 16 1914 there were 12 169 bales ginned, compared with 9 819 at the same time in 1013.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Jonesboro
Husband in Griffin Indicts Wife Bigamy Case
W Pratt and Mira Stephens were indicted on bigamy charges after Henry Stephens testified that his wife and Pratt married in Griffin and lived together. Pratt and Mira Stephens were arrested, held, and sent to the Tower, with the case expected to go to trial promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folton County Grand Jury
W . Pratt
Mrstis Stephena
Mira Stephens
Henry Stephens
Pratt
Mra Stephens
Stephens
Griffin
Atlanta
Grand Jury
Minster
Irra
Fear Mob Vengeance Ties Melton Indictment To Lynching Rumor
Melton a Muscogee County planter is indicted for Teel’s killing and is moved to Fulton County jail for safety as a mob threat looms. The feud dates back years with repeated pistol exchanges over hogs disputes. Melton says self defense and recalls Teel’s attacks, while authorities plan venue transfer amid reports of a possible lynching.
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Melton
Muscogee County
Fulton Tower
Manse
Teel
Sherritt “S. Meadley
Constitution
Teel- Melton
Melton Tather
Gompers to Explain to the Mine Workers in Indianapolis
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, will arrive in Indianapolis Thursday morning to address the United Mine Workers convention. He will explain the federation executive council’s actions in response to charges by Charles H. Dover of the Western Federation of Miners that Michigan copper strikers would be left inactive without guidance. President Moyer expects Gompers to stay and hear the explanation, with an intended departure for Chicago later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers of America
John P White
Gompers
Executive Council
Federation
Charles H Dover
Western Federation of Miners
Michigan
Moyer
Tie
Chicago
Petition in Bankruptcy Filed by Atlanta Iron Worker
A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday with Deputy Clerk Henley of the federal court by JV Fain of Atlanta. The petitioner lists liabilities of 966 dollars and assets of 42.75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henley
Federal Court
JV Fain
Atlanta
Structural Iron Worker
Railroads condemned for unlawful rebates and per diem benefits
The Interstate Commerce Commission condemned allowances and special services by railroads to large industrial plants as unlawful and prejudicial to smaller manufacturers. The decision noted millions in lost revenue from such practices, argued rates must apply to all shippers, and highlighted substantial dividends and benefits to plant railways tied to major steel and industrial groups. A Frisco receivership report spurred calls for faster federal control of railroad finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce, Commission
Anilarly
Natonal Qube
United States Steel Corporation
Cor
Pliant Railway
Pennsylvania Railreau
New York Central
Baltmore
Ohio
Tt Way
Rayw i
Baltimore and Sparrows
Prisco
Conse Act
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frisco
Kenyon
Congress
New Guam Governor Woebington Named by Secretary Daniels
Secretary Daniels appoints Captain Maxwell to govern Guam in a major strategic move. Several hundred Marines ordered from the Philippines to Samoa Island in preparation for the base, succeeding Commander Alfred Hinds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woebington
Pacific
Guan
Daniels Judas
Captan Wot Maxwell, C. N
Newport Ro I
Guar
Alfred Hinds
Philippines
A Happy Child After Using Figs Syrup
Mothers cheer as a popular fig syrup promises quick relief for stomach and bowel issues in children. The ad claims it clears constipation by cleansing waste, restoring appetite and energy, and promoting playful behavior soon after dosing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Unfirnia Fie
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Webb
Hubby
Gotham
King Hardware CO
Whitehall
Amst
Departmenta
Indus Iial
W. A. Mallory
J. W. L. Pratt
Ella Stephens
Guam
Coal Corporation
Main
Barnes
East Mitchell St
Whitehall St
Blue Valley
Florida
Sewell
Georgia Chamber Commerce
Macon, GA
Central of Georgia Railway
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