Gettysburg commis in Washington backs southern man for cornerstone
Gettysburg commission members from across the union met in Washington to plan the July 4 1928 commemoration of the battle of Gettysburg. They favor Oscar W Underwood of Alabama to lay the cornerstone. General West reports broad Southern support and cites substantial state and federal funding for the celebration.
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Ike Gomberg Wins Self Representation In Disorderly Charge
In a police court a man named Ike Gomberg faced a disorderly conduct charge for loud profanity. He asked to act as his own attorney, but Recorder Broyles declared him attorney for the defendant and Gomberg cross examined witnesses before the court. The judge fined Gomberg ten dollars and seventy five cents, with no appeal.
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Col Adair's Talking Goat Nears End in West End Home
Colonel George W Adair's ancient talking goat, famed after a Kimball House banquet tale of a hornet attack and spouting oaths, is dying at the Adair homestead. He gained fame for surprising guests with speech yet has spoken rarely since that day.
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Savannah to Send Delegates to Arbitration Meeting
Savannah cotton exchange directors meet to accept New York exchange invitation and send delegates to a July 15 conference on penalization of cotton on arbitration awards at Bremen. Acting President Beinie Gordon to choose delegates. appointments soon. Responses from New York Galveston New Orleans and Houston favor New York.
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Warm Springs Opens Saturday as Roads Improve
The Warm Springs area in Meri wett er County opened on Saturday May 18 with improved road conditions. Local officials noted routes are now clear for travel and commerce.
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Never again a Macon pledge from whiskey raid
Macon Georgia May 81 Special Never again will Ike Bashinski violate the state prohibition law. He was saved from a chain gang term by a court pledge and $1000 deposited to the state. Bashinski, former saloon operator, had $3000 worth of confiscated whisky and wine from two raids, now destined for cremation.
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Brittanic Named As Titanic Replacement In 1913
In Place Of Titanic. New York, May 31 It is announced here that the new 60,000 ton White Star liner will take the place of the Titanic in fall 1913 and will be named Brittanic. It will be the same length as the Olympic at 869 feet. The line has had two vessels bearing the name Brittanic, both earning large sums for the company and the name is considered lucky.
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Judge Samson W Harris Dies Suddenl y in Carrollton Ga
Carrollton Ga May 81 Special Judge Samson W Harris dies suddenly at 2 am of heart trouble aged 74. For eighteen years he led the Coweta circuit as judge and served in the Confederate Army rising to lieutenant colonel. He was wounded at Ocean Pond Florida and later held roles as adjutant general and state inspector. Survived by five children. Body to be moved to West Point for interment. Funeral details not yet arranged.
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Commission Petition Seeks Debt Recovery From Electric Firms
A petition filed with the state railroad commission seeks to use the commission to recover a debt. American Bank Note Co alleges North Georgia Electric owed 7005 dollars and claims successive absorptions by Blue Ridge Electric, Georgia Power, and Georgia Railway and Power left funds unpaid. The commission set a show cause date. ad copy about Virginia resorts is incidental.
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George Quinn Dies From Blow On Head Near Lyerity
In Lyerty Georgia on May 31 a prominent young man named George Quinn died from a heavy blow struck during a fight between two African American men, Mead Benton and Gene Hutchens. Benton fled the scene and is charged with murder.
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Mrs Gerson Dies After Auto Plunge Near Columbus
Mrs Estella Gerson wife of Julius Gerson noted tailor died from injuries suffered in a single car accident east of Columbus when a vehicle driven by Philip Haskell containing six passengers veered into a ditch. Mrs Gerson was pinned under the car and rescued with difficulty. Funeral conducted by Rabbi Rosenthal this afternoon with large attendance.
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