Bechtel Prosecution Hit By Complaints Of DA Conduct
In Allentown Pennsylvania on January 29 affidavits accused District Attorney Edwi J. Lichtenwalner of gross negligence and intoxication during the Bechtel murder case and associated deaths. Allegations include kissing Mrs Bechtel and improper advances to her daughters, plus impropriety during home visits. The complaint seeks a hearing set for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Bechtel
Trexler
Edwi J. Lichtenwalner
Mabel Bechtel
Thomas Bechtel
Myre
Catherina Bechtel
Henry Newhard
Bechtels
Lelby
Successor to Dr Branch in Valdosta district named
Cordelo January 29 Special Bishop J S Key now in Sher man Tex has appointed Rev H M Morrison pastor of Quitman Methodist church to succeed the late Dr J O Branch who died at Moultrie Sunday as presiding elder of the Valdosta district of the South Georgia Methodist conference Rev Morrison about thirty seven years old came to Quitman from the Talbot circuit at the last conference He has many friends and his appointment is expected to gain broad church support on the Valdosta circuit
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Cordelo
J. 3. Key
Sherman
Tex
H. M. Morrison
Quitmen Methodist Church
J. O. Branch
Moultrip
Valdosta
South Georgia
Methodist
Morrison
Quitman
Talbot
Valdoata
Fire at Cosmopolitan Building Traps Women on Upper Floors
In Chicago on January 29 a fire in the Cosmopolitan Building near the Mazonie temple caused panic among thirty five on the sixth floor as chemicals exploded. Miss Herma Verba was severely burned and later died, while C W Randolph and Edward Stokes helped carry the victim to the street. Total loss was about $75,000.
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Chicago
Mazonie Temple
Cosmopolitan
Herma Verba
C. W. Randolph
Cosmopolitan Light Company
Edward Brokes
Miss Verba
Randolph
Misa Verba
Edward Stokes
Stokes
Address by Mrs Jackson at Athens Woman's Club
Mrs James Jackson of Atlanta addressed the Athens Woman's Club on the work of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs. The event, a guest appearance for Mrs M A Lipscomb, drew a large club turnout and was well received.
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Mra. Jackson
Athens
James Jackson
Atlanta
Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs
M. A. Lipscomb
Woman's Club
Athens Club
Episcopal bazaar opens at Waycross church
The Episcopal church bazaar is open in Folks’ Stock middle store drawing large crowds. Numerous booths sell varied articles and a steady business is anticipated throughout the week. Proceeds fund construction of the Upper Episcopal church on Elizabeth Street.
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Waycross
Episcopal Church
Npper Episcopal Church
Elizabeth Street
Seven Jurors for Terry Murder Trial in Wilmington
Seven jurors drawn in the murder trial of S. H. Terry as a special venire of 280 was exhausted. Judge Ferguson ordered another 280 to be drawn at court tomorrow morning to complete a jury for the case in which Terry killed his son in law, George Bland, last September. The courtroom was crowded with spectators as the process continued.
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Wilmington
S. H. Terry
Ferguson
Terry
George 4. Bland
Griffin Power Plant Aims to Bring Electric Power by Fall
Griffin Georgia January 29 Special The Towalaga Electric Power Company advances a large Immense Plant at High Falls with direct wires 13 miles long delivering 3000 horsepower to Griffin and nearby mills. Captain Seaton Grantland leads the project. a vast dam will form a three mile long by one mile wide reservoir. The plan includes a 10000 spindle mill by Griffin Manufacturing and 15000 spindles overall powered by High Falls electricity, boosting other mills and possibly a street railway. Wires will use red cedar poles and the setup rivals the world’s best power plants. Local mills currently exceed regional cotton supply, prompting investment and more mills and better operations.
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Griffin, Ga
Towalaga Electric Power Company
High Falls
Griffin
Griffin and Vicinity
Seaton Grantland
Crantland
Griffin Manufacturing Company
M High Falls
Pike County Faces Tight Political Scramble in 1920 Race
Pike County Georgia readies for a lively campaign with two or more seekers for most offices. Likely state senator contenders are Fran Madden of Concord and Dr. J. C. Beauchamp of Williamson. Incumbents B. M. Owen, J. H. Milner, Dr. J. B. Mathews, J. W. Means, and Major John T. Hunt are among those expected to run or seek reelection.
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Barnesville
Pike County
Pike
Fran. J. F. Madden
Concord
J. C. Beauchamp
Willamson
Madden
Dr. Beauchamp
B. M. Owen
J. H. Milner
Mr. Milner
J. B. Mathews
J. W. Means
John T. Hunt
carnations mark McKinley birthday in congress and canton
Washington January 29 carnation adorns coats of house members in memory of late President McKinley. The chaplain prays for truth righteousness and good will to reign. Canton Ohio observes the day with patriotic programs and pink carnations. Mrs McKinley visits cemetery with carnations, Cortelyou sends floral piece for the casket.
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Washington
Mc Kinley
Father
McKinley
Canton
Ohio
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
George B. Cortelyou
Eulogy on Root by Roosevelt at Taft ceremony
Washington notes describe Governor Taft to take oath as secretary of war at noon Monday with Secretary Root present to pass duties. President Roosevelt, Secretary Root, and Taft led cabinet farewell to Root and reception for Taft, praising Root's service and selfless dedication.
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Washington
Taft
War Department
Root
Chaffee
Scofield
Roosevelt
Govarnor Taft
Secretary Root
United States
Iron Masters Weigh Merger Of Three Big District Firms
Birmingham January 28 The probable consolidation of Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad, Amore Sheffield Steel and Iron, and Republic Iron and Steel dominates industrial talk. A Monday meeting will form three committees to value ore coal plants and properties, with final merger discussed by presidents and directors. Opinions split on regional benefits, some see risk to the district. Each firm watches stock moves as talks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Sp2
Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company
Mlosso-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company
Repub Mc Iron and Steel Company
Republc Iron and Steel Company
Jefferson Mill Secures Early Cotton Supply
Jefferson Georgia January 20 Special The Jefferson cotton mill secured a sufficient cotton stock at season start to run through the present season until a new crop is marketed. The highest price paid locally was 10 cents per pound, with most of the supply bought at 4 cents, below the peak.
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Jefferson Mill
Jefferson, Ga
Jefferson Cotton Mill
Laurena Cotton Sale Figures Big Bales Record Price
Laurena about 40 miles from Newberry sold 625 bales of cotton at 11? cents per pound to William J. Gray. The run price, 947000 dollars, tallies to roughly 847000 dollars in total proceeds for Smith Bros of Kinards in Newberry county.
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Columbia
8. C
Laurena
Yeaterday Smith Bros
Kinards
Newberry County
William J. Gray
McClurkan Held to State Court in Ticket Theft Case
Samuel McClurkan, a clerk for the Atlanta and West Point railroad, stood bound over to the superior court on a larceny from the house charge after arrest for stealing tickets. Bond set at 2600, released on bond signed by A. McD. Wilson. Weinfeld and Stephens awaiting trial, postponed to Tuesday morning. witnesses include a Nashville resident and a road conductor.
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Samuel McClurKan
Atlanta and
West Point
Superior Court
Justice of the Peace
Walter E. Ormond
A. McD. Wilson
Aginst
Albert Weinfeld
Stephens
McClurkan
Atlanta
West Point Road
Ormond
Weinfeld
Nashville
Stephing
Arnold & Arnold, Slaton & Phillips
L. Z. Rosser
Missionary Institute Convened in McRae Georgia
The McRae district missionary institute opened Thursday night drawing prominent South Georgia ministers including Dr. John B. McGehee presiding elder leading discussions on home and foreign missions. The event gathers regional clergy to discuss district concerns and mission work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Missionary Institute
McRae
Missionary Institute of the
McRae District
South Georgia Conference
John B. McGehee
Athens invites Dr Broughton for April meetings
Following a public meeting Athens residents formed a committee to invite Dr L G Broughton of Atlanta to visit in April and hold a series of religious meetings in the Moss cotton warehouse. The committee will extend the invitation immediately and prepare if he accepts.
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Athens
Dr. Broughton
L. G. Broughton
Atlanta
Broughton
Moss Cotton
Icebergs Cover Lake Michigan
Chicago January 29 Lake navigation this winter was fitted the crews of steamers in service for a dash for the pole. Lake Michigan has at last frozen over with ice piled along the west shore reaching from the water to as much as 40 feet above. Icebergs are large but formed oddly with thicker chunks only 18 to 20 inches thick. December average was degrees below normal and January so far has been 4 degrees below.
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Chicago
Steamera
Lake Michigan
Capitol Building Furnishings Fund Sought by Legislature
Governor Vardaman forwarded a special message urging a $200,000 appropriation to finish furnishings for the new $1,000,000 capitol and to beautify the grounds per architect Thea C Link of St Louis. The measure is likely to pass. Central Pacific Pays Government. The Central Pacific Railway Company, part of the Harriman system, paid $2,800,000 into the subtreasury as another installment of its old obligation.
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Vardaman Aaka
Jackson
Miss
Vardeman
Capitol
Thea C. Link
St. Louis
Central Pacific
New York
Central Pacific Railway Company
Harriman Pacific
Crum Pursued by Ben Tillman in Senate Action
In Washington on January 29 Senator Tillman introduced a resolution seeking detailed information from the secretary of the treasury regarding the nomination of W D Crum as collector of customs for the Charleston port South Carolina. The measure asks whether Crum holds a current commission if so its date whether his appointment complied with law and whether any law or precedent supports appointing a de facto official during a constructive recess. A separate note from Jefferson Georgia reports Judge H W Bell and Paul B Matthews weighing a plan to establish an electric light and water works system with expert assistance.
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Washington
Senate
Tillman
Secretary of the Treasury
W D. Crum
Charleston, & C
W. D. Crumag
Charleston
8. C
W. C Crum
Senat
Messrs
Aldrich
Spooner
Jefferson, Ga
H. W Bell
Paul B. Matthews
Viett Jefferson
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Samuel Warren
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Will Grawford
New York Times
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Thackeray
Bnd
Cheverend
Pickwick
Thomas Bailey Akirich
Wil Crawford
Euitton
Colorado Springs
Will Crawford
Paris
F. Berkeley Smith
Itta
Kingdom of Fun
Entioly
Parta
PF. Berkeley Smith
Bohemia
Latin Quarter
Frederick Dieiman
National Academy of Design
Sencha
F. Hopkinson
Philura
Florence Morse Kingsley
Cleveland Plain
Brooklyn
reed alge@d
Christian
Ireland
By Justin McCarthy
Freeat
Justin McCarthy
Funk & Waomalls Company, Publishers
Lafayette Place
Kew Fert
Essig Bros
Clothiera
Whitehall St
Wil
Spalding City
BeeRun
M’kinley
Iron Masters
Dr.Greene
Dr. Greene
Fifth Avenue
Rhiy Ti
M’clurkan
Florida
Southern Railway
Jacksonville
ST. Augustine
J. Cs. Beam
D.P.A
Lake
Michigan
Crum
Ben Tillman
South Carolina
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