Interest Growing at Jim Smith Case
Leading Atlanta lawyers show heightened interest as federal Judge Speer grants a temporary restraining order in the Jim Smith estate dispute. The case, already tangled in state courts, awaits a possible permanent injunction and receiver, with questions of administrator appointment and inheritance tax valuation clouding the path ahead.
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Speer
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Court of the Ordinary
Zadock Heirs
Meadow
Oxiethorpe Auperior Court
Juixe Meadow
Fite
James
Hare Tis
Judge Worley
Worley
Tite
John (. Hart
Aged Man Dies From Gas Pipe Fumes
John Jordan a 60 year old plumber died Friday from asphyxiation caused by escaping fumes while repairing a gas pipe under a house at 261 East Hunter Street. He was found by HE N Smith of 342 East Fair Street and died before reaching Grady hospital.
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HE. N. Smith
East Fair Street
Laat Hunter Street
Grady Hospital
Howard and Aymard Sentenced in Atlanta Mail Fraud Case
News from Atlanta reports Robert G. Howard and Louis K.B. Aymard convicted of mail fraud tied to the Howard Note and Vault firm. Howard got two years and Aymard one year six months in federal prison, each fined $1,000. They allegedly defrauded many by plans for small Alabama banks. Appeals were filed.
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Howard and Louts KB
Aymard
Howard Note and Vault Company
Howard
Revo
Alabama
Georgia Senate Bill Would Ban Railroad Building Statewide
Senator Dick Dobbs chair of the Western and Atlantic committee plans to introduce a bill on the first day of the next session banning railroad construction anywhere in Georgia. He says he will seek broad support, arguing it should apply uniformly to all sections to prevent development shifts away from Atlanta toward other regions.
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Atlanta
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Drainage Association Set for Monroe Convention Dates
The Georgia Drainage Association plans its annual convention in Monroe Walton county with dates possibly April 18 29 or May 4 5. Secretary Dr S W McCalle states Colonel A R Lawrence of Savannah must approve the preferred dates. About 409 members are expected to attend with several notable speakers.
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Myrick Fights Prohibition Bill In Savannah Controversy
Savannah city attorney Robert J. Travis responds to a Chatham delegation push to legislate the mayor and aldermen out of office. The letter cites enforcement of Georgia prohibition laws, debates over the 1915-16 sessions, and claims by Rep Myrick and others about fabrications.
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Savannah
Savannah, Ga
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Chatham
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Rheiley Myrick
Jackson
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Debated Prohibition Legislation Stirring Savannah Scene
The document discussion centers on opposition to proposed laws and the potential harm to the state if enacted. Local officials and Savannah ministers voice support for enforcement, while critics warn the legislature may rebuke prohibition efforts and damage city officials. The Chatham delegation faces statewide scrutiny as Myrick is accused of spreading ideologies. The piece reflects tension between enforcement and political maneuvering in Savannah.
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Laew
Chatham
Myrick
Savannah
Pierpont
Germany
France
Verdun
Paris
Savannah Speech Reflects Georgia Acting For Fair Chance
The text cites a statement about motives and a belief that Savannah should get a fair chance to work on a matter without legislative interference. It emphasizes the people of Georgia wanting nonintrusive review and hints at disapproval of the current stance, with a reference to Robert J. Travis.
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Georgia
Savanobh
Robert J. Travis
High School Forms Drum and Bugle Corps
The Commercial High School boys completed the organization of a drum and bugle corps on Friday after about two weeks of preliminary practice. They are ready to perform at parades. Hugh Frater serves as captain. The corps includes eight buglers and sixteen drummers.
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Commercial High School
Hugh Frater
Fight in City Hall to Be Aired Saturday
Councilman J N Renfree and Hardy Padgett keeper of the municipal warehouse will be tried before Recorder Johnson this morning. Their cases were postponed on attorney request after being called Friday afternoon. Disorderly conduct is charged alleging a spectacular battle at the city hall a few days ago.
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Counmcilman
J. N. Renfree
Hardy Padgett
Johnson
Alabama minister accepts Edgewood Baptist pastorate
Rev. John C. Sims has accepted the pastorate of Edgewood Baptist Church and will begin duties tomorrow night. He arrives from Lanatte Alabama where he had notable success, and local members feel fortunate to secure him for the Atlanta church.
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John C. Sims
Edgewood
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