Wells Hanged After Calm Acceptance of Death
W. R. Wells was executed at 11 16 yesterday on the Tower gallows for the murder of Frederick Pearce. He faced the end with a peaceful smile, while prayers and last talks with family, jailers, and the old man Uncle Richard filled his final hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Wells
Frederick Pearce
Wells
Earth
Death Watch
Sis
Goodby
Lizzie Henry
Mr. Wells
Pia
Richard
Darky
Butler Street
Undertaking Establishment
Murderer’s Row
Nelms
A J. Shropshire
Jater Fain
Murderer's Row
Gallows
J. 8. Goodwin
Sheriff Nelms
Fain
Avery Chastain
Comatock
J. 5. Goodwin
W. cc. Fisher
Wells Statement To Death Watch From Prison
The document records Wells recounting a suicide attempt with voices telling him to kill himself. He describes resisting the impulses after prayers, and an inner moment when a sunlit feeling followed, asserting he would not harm himself and would go to heaven. He notes his willingness to be watched but says he would not attempt it if unsupervised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Lfe
Atlanta City Council pushes state depot commission bid
Alderman LaHatte wins unanimous council adoption of a resolution asking the Georgia Railroad Commission to require railroads serving Atlanta to build and maintain adequate depots. The measure directs a special committee to file formal complaints with the commission while preserving existing contract terms of the Atlanta terminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la~ Hatte
State Railroad Commission
State Depot Commission
M. T. LaHatte
Atlanta
Kentz
Lahatte
Union
City of
State of Georgia
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Spencer
Railroad Commission
Kontz
Councilman Beck
Beck
Hontz
LaFatte
Johnson
Laflatte
Woodward
Howell
Reed
JaHatte
Electric Bitters Promise Permanent Cure For Many Ailments
Don’t fail to try this product. An honest trial of Electric Bitters is recommended for a permanent cure. It tones the stomach, regulates kidneys, powers the liver, invigorates nerves, purifies blood, and aids run-down systems. Cures listed include kidney and liver troubles, stomach disorders, nervousness, sleeplessness, rheumatism, neuralgia, and malaria. Satisfaction guaranteed by druggists. 50 cents. Buck’s Oxford Tie sale advertises value at 27-28 Whitehall St.
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Buck
Oxford
Whitehall Bt
Convenient Atlanta Carrollton Train Schedule
Trains run daily except Sunday between Atlanta and Carrollton via Southern Bay with departures from Atlanta at 6 10 a m and 45 p m arriving Carrollton at 9 30 a m and 6 30 p m. Carrollton departures are 6 30 a m and 8 00 a m arriving Atlanta at 8 20 a m and 11 90 p m.
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Atlanta
Carrollton
Southern Bay
Sanday
Trial Opens in Fulton Courthouse Murder Case
Judge Foster oversees the trial of Willis R Biggers a young architect charged with the murder of mail carrier William Simpson. Biggers testifies claiming justified action after repeated slander against his wife and family. defense and prosecution call witnesses as jury selection completes and trial proceeds with opening statements and evidence.
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W Willis R Biggers
F. E. Foster
Fulton Superior Court
William H. Simpson
Simpson
Mrs. Biggers
Crew Street
Biggera
Biggers
Phillips
Simpanga
Mra Bigger
Jacksonville
Fla
Recorder’s Court
Hill
Arnold
R. B. Blackburn
Alex Stephens
Reuben Arnold, Jr
Foster
Ocmulgee
John 8. Candler
W. C. Fisher
Fisher
Blogers
J. D. Leatherman
Sterne
J. 3. Chandler
Him
W. R. Biggers
H. I. Sterne
William Simpson
Mr. Hill
Arnold & Arnold
Harvey Hill
Terry Biggers
Ww. B. Evans
T. B. Allen
F. Cobb
Box Rental Plan for Empire Building in Atlanta
The notice outlines a yearly box rental service at the Empire Building in Atlanta offering three payments a year for storage or mail handling. It indicates a formal business arrangement and charges tied to a specific downtown location.
Hagan Bros Go Wanted Five Salemen for Shirts
Five experienced saleamen needed to sell Falltinecof Custom Shirts in city and road work. Only men of ability and capable of earning good money. Address Daniel Bros 20 Decatur St. S: A deputy clerk announced the jury complete and the court adjourned for lunch. Advertising placed in magazines for any line of business. Geo 8 Lowman Empire Building Atlanta.
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Saleamen
Daniel Bros
Decatur St
SS Sa
Ve. A. Harwell
W. R. Harris
8. B. Rice
W.W. T. Heath
P. W Ryan
W. G. Sullivan
J. R. Neighbors
F. H. Lambert
W. B. Hayes
Miller
United States
Lowman
Empire Building
Atlanta
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Pearce
Dr. Nelms
Ag Wells
Bheriff Nelms
Comstock
Chastain
Mr. Goodwin
Wella
Hilburn & Poole
Peachtree
Nelwnse
Welle
Wiley Oberts
Decatur Street
Grady Hospital
Candler
Supreme Court
Prison Commission
Diemona
Maier & Berkele
Whitehall
Nto
Mal Carrier
Lews
B. A. Rapdell
Duntep
Issaya
Kedol
DrWirr & Co
Chicago
Sima
America
Hagan Bros. GO
Bicat Miller's
Marietta
Moncrief Plumbing & Tinning Company
Shast Hatal
Madison & Mitchell Streets
Montgomery
West Point
Geo
W. Allen
Pryor St
J P
Billups
Aan
New England
Commonwealth
Marion
Gibraltar
Naples
Gonos
Cambriat
Vancouver
Adress Dominion Line Borton
EJ. . Walker
Union Depot Ticket Office
Hess Shoes
Stuttgarter
Eman Bros
Whitehall St
Eiseman Bros
Eisezeman Bros
Washington, D. C
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, Md
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