Huff Appears Before Speer This Morning
Colonel W A Huff, former Macon mayor and city official, was arrested on contempt of court charges after sending a letter to Judge Emory Speer demanding impeachment. The lengthy letter accused Speer of venality and corruption, prompting the judicial order and Huff's bond set at $1000. He claims bankruptcy losses and alleges financial improprieties involving a Macon bank and Speer’s circle. Continued on page nine.
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Atlanta Exposition Opens With City Made Exhibits
Atlanta codds on exhibition as every factory and engine joins in noise making to celebrate. Governor Brown will press the start button for a 10 day event opening July 31 at 7 pm with 55 exhibits valued at 9.5 million and 80,000 square feet space. Admission 10 cents, school children invited, and a noon exhibitor meeting called in Taft hall to finalize details.
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Marcus Loeb Company
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Synopsis of Grace Trial Testimony Highlights the Insurance Plot
Witnesses report Grace’s alleged actions and surrounding details after Gene’s shooting. Statements mention life insurance policies valued at 25000, a Pearl-handled pistol, an annuity plan, and delivery or cancellation of policies. Several testimonies place Grace at the Terminal station and Newnan, with references to a mailed correspondence and a typewriter linked to Grace.
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Wise Pitches Into Bartlett Campaign In Georgia
Griffin Georgia July 30 Special There is no doubt the campaign for congressman in the sixth district has opened. Bartlett has campaigned actively by personal calls but refused joint debates. Wise charged Bartlett with a long quiet record and claimed eighteen years of office with little to show for the district. He spoke to mill operatives in Griffin and argued Bartlett failed to pass meaningful laws while holding senior Georgia delegation status. Continued on last page.
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Tariff Revisions Split House and Senate in 1909
Washington dispatch reports Democratic leaders plan to let tariff bills die in conference if Senate amendments persist. The Wool Sugar and Excise tax measures faced rejection as House Republicans split, with insurgents opposing delaying tactics. Senate caucus to decide next steps as negotiations loom.
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Prosecution Through Papers Links Conviction of Mrs E H Grace
Insurance was taken out by the husband on his mother in law's advice. Mrs Hill testified that the policy was a duty owed to each other and formed part of the evidence chain.
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Grace Collapse Tests State Efforts in Daisy Grace Trial
The Georgia court sees Daisy E. Grace face a tense afternoon as defense blocks the state’s bid to bring witnesses before the jury. Motive is framed around life insurance policies totaling 25000 taken by Grace with Mrs Daisy Grace named as beneficiary. The policies, now in state hands, are used to illuminate a tragic motive tied to a West Eleventh Street home visit during their honeymoon. Mrs Hill, Grace’s mother-in-law, recalls urging protection for the couple, then laments the disastrous outcome.
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Taisei Era Begins in Japan Amid Mourning Loss
Tokyo observers note the Taisei era starts after Emperor Meiji's death with mourning across the nation. The new emperor Yoshihito conducts state business, a 21 gun salute is planned, and foreign messages arrive as banks stay closed and flags remain crepe-bound. The funeral date is targeted for early September.
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GMBLER MURDER PLOT LINKED TO BECKER GRAFT COVERAGE
New York July 30 sworn statements claim annual graft from New York City gambling houses and illegal resorts reached about 2.49 million dollars in the first year. Four police officials shared protection money, with Becker among them, and district attorney Whitman plans to press the case further.
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Weather Prophecy Promises Fair and Showery pattern
The forecast calls for fair weather in Georgia with east portions sunny and local showers in the west. Thursday will bring scattered showers, with unsettled conditions across parts of Georgia while overall dry periods may occur between systems.
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