Groff Trial Moves Forward as Witnesses Testify
Washington January 29 The third Greek of the postal trial closed with indications the case may go to the jury by late next week August W Machen former general superintendent of the free delivery system will likely take the stand Tuesday and other defendants may testify The court adjourned until Monday as Diller B Groff remained on the stand and Miss Ina Liebhart described Machen’s close contacts with the first assistant postmaster general
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
August W. Machen
George E. Lorenz
Diller B
Samuel A. Groff
Ina Liebhart
Post Office
Machen
Smith
Miss Liebhart
Diller B. Grom
Ditler F. Groff
Maddéx
Douglass
Holmes Conrad
Groff Brothers
Diller B. Groff
Date Set For South Carolina Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest
The executive committee meeting in Greenville South Carolina fixed April 29 as the date for the next intercollegiate oratorical contest. Judges were elected and medals chosen. A constitutional revision committee was appointed including E K Hardin Jr Wofford M Roy Clemson B Inman Furman. Members of the resent committee were J H Clark Clinton JB Varma Newberry E K Hardin Jr Whitomd S T Hill Clemson and E Inman Furman.
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Greenville
D. C
South Carolina Intercollegiate Oratorical Association
E. K. Hardin, Jr. Wofford
M. Roy Clemson
B. Inman
Furman
J. H. Clark
Clinton
JB. Varma
Newberry
E. K. Hardin, Jr
Whitomd
Machine Shop for Elberton to Attract Industry
Elberton Georgia January 29 special report notes M J DuBose of Macon will visit Elberton in a few days to establish a first class machine shop. The area lacks such business and the prospect is seen as a positive development for Athens area industry.
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Elberton
M. J. DuBose
Macon
Athens
Sues Theater for Lost Eye in Alabama
Christopher Gallagheger, a small boy, sues Jake Wells and E B William as joint lessees of the Bijou theater for 510,000. He alleges that December 16 an employee swept trash into the alley, an explosion occurred, and his eye was blown out while the melodrama Across the Pacific was playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Christopher Gallagheger
Jake Wells
E. EB. William
Bijou
Auit
Pacific
Judicial pie for Vardaman patronage in Mississippi
Mississippi governor Vardaman is set to gain judicial patronage as a legislative committee meets to redraw circuit and chancery districts. The panel leans toward creating at least three new circuit and two chancery districts, with some members preferring four and three respectively. Public officials from across the state plan to testify in the capital over the next days as the process moves forward.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Vardaman
Joint Legislative Committee
Edward Lamb Faces Gallows in Murder Conviction
Edward Lamb, a prominent white man in Braidentown Florida, was indicted tried and convicted of the murder of Christopher D Kennedy at Williamson's saw mill on the 4th. The jury returned a verdict of murder in the first degree with no mercy recommendation, carrying death as the penalty. Attorneys for Lamb planned to argue a new trial tomorrow.
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Florida
Braidentown
Fla
Edward Lamb
Christopher D. Kennedy
Wil- Hamsoh
Weslayan Memorial Hospital Trustees Elect Officers in Atlanta
The Wesleyan Memorial Hospital board of trustees, to be located in Atlanta, organized last evening electing President Bishop Vyrren A. Candler Vice president George Winship secretary Floyd W. McRae treasurer W I Peel and a bylaws committee. The meeting at The Wesleyan Christian Advocate office began at 8 and adjourned at 9 30. Plans discussed for raising funds with a spring Methodist church collection across Georgia and other measures to secure a charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Memorial Hospital
Atlanta
Vyarren A. Candler
George Winship
Floyd W. McRas
W. i Peel
Bishop Cander
C. BE. Dowman
L. C
H. W. Hil
Greenville
G. BM
Georgia
Board of Trustees
Opposition for Howard Republicans Nominate Hairston for Congress
Elberton Ga January 29 Special The Republican convention of Franklin county endorsed W M Hairston of this place for congress against Hon W M Howard Hairston says he will enter the race and challenge Howard to a joint debate in every county of the district
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberton
Franklin County
W. M. Hairston
W. M. Howard
Hairston
Mr. Howard
General Henry Strong Races Across Continent for Wife
Chicago January 29 General Henry Strong travels from California toward Chicago by special train to reach his wife alive as doctors fear her paralysis may prove fatal. In Elberton Georgia the Elbert Light Infantry under Captain H P Honter joins the national guard with new Krag rifles and camp gear as it prepares to choose a new armory.
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Chicago
Henry Strong
California
Elberton
Elbert Light Infantry
H. P Honter
National Guard
Centenarian Cotton Sells At 15 Cents In Vienna
In Vienna Corisis Ga Homer Williams, a local cotton buyer, purchased three bales from D B Leonard that had been ginned in 1881. The bales, aged twenty two years, graded good middling and sold for 15 cents per pound, a price seen as historic given 1881 prices.
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Corisis
Homer Wiliams
Vienna
B. L. Harper
Cordele
D. B. Leonard
America
Leonard
Columbus
C. 5
Barnes
Hamilton
W. C. Bradley Company
No Bill Found By Grand Jury In Gritin Ga
The grand jury in Gritin Ga on January 29 found no bill against W W Champion chairman of the county board of commissioners on malpractice charges. Champion, accompanied by attorney Judge Lloyd Cleveland, rebutted claims he overpaid for meat bought for the county from his own company J E Reeves Mercantile. The jury acquitted after hearing testimony and the docket shows no further charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Reeves Mercantile Company
R. P. McWilliams & Son
Champion
McWillams
Blaze Fire Deals Hit Etberton Trauma in January Blaze
Fire in Etberton Georgia yesterday damaged several stores and barber shops with insured losses. Officials estimate incendiary origin and burglary theory persists. Rebuilding plans underway as owners secure materials and insurance payouts. Local Bell Telephone and electric plant repair crews rush to restore services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etberton
M. Swift
W. O. Jones & Cao
B. Adair
W. D. Tutt & Son
City Electric Plant
Bell Telephone
Albany Negro Industrial School Planned Linking Tuskegee Model
Albany, January 28. An industrial school for negroes modeled on Booker T. Washington’s Tuskegee Institute will be established in Albany soon. Joseph W. Hall leads the movement with credentials from Rhode Island officials and strong northern support. A board of directors among local prominent citizens is forming as preliminary work begins and building is expected to start within months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
Ala
Joseph W. Hall
Booker Washington Institution
Severe College
Rhode Island
Meany
Party Leaves to Launch Boat in Columbus
Columbus dispatches report a private car party led by Major J F Hanson travels to Chester Pa via Macon and Atlanta to attend the launching of Ocean Steamship Company’s new steamship The City of Columbus on February 2. Attendees include Mayor Chappell and wives, Miss Maude Burnett, W C Bradley, W L Lott, and later Johnson Jor dan and Gunby Jordan in Washington and New York engagements.
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Columbus
J F. Hanson
Ocean Steamship Company
Chester
Macon
Atlanta
L. H. Chappell
F. Gordon
Maude Burnett
W. C Bradley
W. L Lott
J. F Hanson
C. C. Williams
Central of Georgia Railway
R Jacque
G. Gunby Jordan
Washington
New York
Perry Threlkeld
Eagle and Phenix Mills
Death notices and obituaries from diverse locales
Earl of Devon Sir Henry Hugh Courtenay rector of Powderham Devon dies aged about 67 born July 15 18 1 also Henry Drane longtime Columbus Georgia native dies in Brownwood Texas reared in Marion County Georgia attended Vanderbilt and studied law Eliza DeChoiseul daughter of Marquis Xavier DeChoiseul dies in Greenville DC born Palermo Sicily spent most life in US funeral services by Bishop Ellison Capers and interment in Flat Rock NC Count de Choiseul brother died fighting for South Carolina in the War of independence
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Henry Drane
Brownwood
Tex
Columbus
Maron County
Georgia
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
L. F. Garrard
Marion County
Eliza DeChoiseul
Greenville
D. C
Xavier DeChoiseul
Palermo
Scicily
Ellison Capers
Charleston
Flat Rock
N.C
Count de Choiseul
South Carolina
Peacock Goes to West Point Cadet Role Tamed for Young Son
John Asa Peacock, seven year old son of the city police chief, has been entered as a West Point cadet to fill the vacancy left by Lawson Wolfe of Dublin Georgia. The transfer follows Wolfe's resignation several months earlier.
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Peacock
West Point
Dublin
John Asa Peacock
Lawson Wolfe
Cotton Market Turmoil Shifts as Weak Longs Liquidate
New Orleans reports a large liquidation in cotton longs with prices dropping 48 to 86 points as bears push for margins. Bulls defend the decline, futures stay bullish, May options fall 60 points before a partial rebound. New York closes with a dramatic rally then a sharp drop amid margin concerns and two major selling houses.
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New Orleans
Far East
Bulla
New York
Railway Notes On World Fair Travel Rates And Preparations
W H Tayloe reports from St Louis on the world fair travel rate discussion with a February Southeastern Passenger Association meeting to set definite action. The fair’s progress surpasses expectations with near completion, ample hotels including the Inside Inn with 2000 rooms, and efforts to keep rates affordable across Southern lines. Changes in railroad postings and freight staff are noted as preparations intensify for the event.
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W. H Tayloe
Southern Railway
St. Louis
Southeastern Passenger Association
Tayloe
T2v- Joe 3
F. I. Whitney
Great Northern Road
St. Lauia
Fair City
Boxinning
Stomach On Fire Drives Woman To Renewed Health Change
Mrs Doherty of 118 Coates Street Moberly Missouri recounts a dramatic recovery from five years of persistent indigestion and emaciation. After trial of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People she regained weight from 98 to 65 pounds and regained strength, endorsing the medicine for stomach trouble and digestive restoration. Pills sold by dealers or by mail, 50 cents a box or six for two dollars and a half. free diet book on request.
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Dr. Willams
Dr. Williams
Dr Williams
Willams
Dr Willams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Pilla
Leathermay and Bertley Offer Free Health Chats in Atlanta
OHS Leathermay and Bertley promote free consultation for men with blood poison, varicose stricture, memory loss, ulcers, and urinary or kidney issues at 600-602 Austell Building Atlanta. They cite 20 years of experience and promise opinions after examination. Also notes on April 25 to November 25 season excursion ticket terms and pending agreement by railroad associations.
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OHS
Leathermay & Bertley
Austell
Atlanta, Ga
Ensy and Passenger Association
Central Passenger Association
Launch Party on Palm Beach for Peel and Miss Peel
Colonel and Mrs W L Peel and Miss Peel of Atlanta were hosted by Joseph Jefferson aboard his launch Marion at Palm Beach on January 29. The group’s lake trip to Charles Grimgins cottage included a luncheon and fishing with guests from Philadelphia Baltimore New York and Atlanta.
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W. L. Peel
Mira Peel
Palm Beach
Joseph Jefferson
Fla
Syeelal
Marion
W. L Peel
Miss Peel
Atlanta
Lake Worth
Charles Grmgins
Norvis S Barrett
Philadelphia
James H. Preston
Baltmore
Peel
W. L Peels
Peachtree Street
Jefferson
Elberton to vote bonds for water works project
Elberton will hold a February 24 election to authorize 40 000 in bonds to fund a city water works system. The council issued the call January 20. The city’s total bonded debt is 28 000, covered by existing city property. Bonds bear 4 percent interest.
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Elberton
Henry Rodgers Goes Free in Not Guilty Verdict
Meridian Mississippi January 29 jury deliberated ninety minutes and found Henry Rodgers not guilty ending a lengthy and costly case that had tied up Neshoba County. Rodgers had faced life imprisonment after an earlier trial.
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Henry Rogers
Meridian
Migs
Rodgers
Neshoba County
Henry Rodgers
Lfe
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Oppenheims Bulletin
Oppenheim
Opperheim
SEIM
M. Forsyth
Prudential
Alabama
N. Pryor
Diller Groff
Vardama
Bishop Candler
Howard
Gen. Strong
Muse
Lieve In
Don
Whitehall
Hawkinsville
Spalding
Etherton
Negro School For Albany
Tuskegee School
Institutefs At
A. F. Brown
Texas
Santa Fe, Colorado and Guile Railway
Supreme Court
Brown
Strickland
Douglass Glessner
Griffin News and Sun
Columbu
J. M. Strickland
Spalding County
Major Glesener
Georgia Prison Commission
Hebrews of Columbus
H. Sternberg
Boston Miles
Admiral Read
John J. Read
United States Navy
Paul
Read
Mortuary
Earl of Devon
London
Henry Hugh Courtenay
Powderham
Devon
Raleigh
N. C
A. W. ‘Towsley
Portsmouth
T. M. R. Talcott
WW. RR
Hudson
Divsion
W. I. Jenkins
Roanoke
James C. Cageell
Norfolk and Western Railroad
W. Merr
Mr. Cassell
Southern, Railway
Ita
New York City
I. H. Tyler Smith
Piedmont Air Line
W. Britton
J. W. Thorburn
Asheville
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