Walker Not at Home to Callers in Macon Jail
Macon Ga March 4 Special The weakening of William B Walker four days before his execution and his habit of speaking only to Father T K Madden and reading the Bible lead many to believe he may confess to burning his wife to death He is under constant guard and writes a statement between Bible readings while an iron cage confines him on the jail’s second floor He asked for beer and drank a bottle between meals and ate heartily Also reports another Macon note on street paving franchise hearings and local politics and Miss Jewel Jacobs leading in a reunion queen contest with Harrietta Winchester and Mary Scandrett in pursuit of title
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Macon
William B. Walker
T. K. Madden
Walker
Ahertf
Fife
Sanford Collier
John W. Collier
G. W. Collier
Sanford Cullier
Peachtree Road
Peachtree Creek
Sanford Culiier
Wesley Collier
Teachtres Heights Park Company
Sanford Caller
Prtitlon
George L. Bell
Y Banford Olier
Yverbally
Supreme Court
Bell
Hia
Robert T. Maddrox
W.L. Peel
A. W. Tare Unger
W. T. Ashford
Henry L. Wilson
Bawih Oansley
BF. Burdette
Virgil Collier
Walter P. Andrews
W. F. Manry
George My Ghar Taba
Dawson Prisoners Attempt An Escape
In Dawson Georgia on March 4 a prisoner escaped and six others blocked. Tailor John Slade unlocked doors to deliver breakfast, was overpowered, and keys stolen as seven men attacked. Slade cried for help. the alarm brought responders who recaptured all but two fugitives Dock Perking charged with murder and Bisou Duck accused of larceny failed to flee. Perking was chased to the baseball grounds and shot by a pursuer. held under a house then returned to jail. Juiller Stade’s injuries were minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Tailer
John Slade
Mr. Slade
Dock
Perking
Bisou
Duck
Perkins
South Main Street
Ife
Juiller Stade
Report Ready Today on Snoke Nuisance
Expert advice on how Atlanta shall remove its smoke nuisance will be presented to the smoke abatement committee of the chamber of commerce at Ha meeting this afternoon at 2 30. R W Plage, a government expert from Pittsburg, spent a week studying local conditions and proposed improvements and a full written report. The chamber committee will discuss the report with officers and directors and more than four dozen manufacturers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantys
Chamber, of Commerce
R. W. Plage
Pittsburg
Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Graduation Sermon by Rev W L Pickard at UGA
Athens Ga March 4 Rev W L Pickard D D eminent Savannah Baptist minister accepted invitation to preach the baccalaureate sermon before University of Georgia graduates on Sunday June As A court in New Orleans hears People’s Tobacco Company suit against American Tobacco for 140000 damages amid conspiracy claims with 79 witnesses summoned. trial to span about three weeks. other local items note Connie r with reunion plans and parade discussions. scattered references to local officials and participants.
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Athens
W. L. Pickard
Savannah
University of Georgia
Council Names Pendleton Urges Board Members Additiona
The council named Pendleton urging board members to appoint an additional judge as vacancies on two city boards were filled, with fire and water board changes and a county grand jury debate on court capacity and railroads and liquor enforcement. The piece covers shifts in police commissioners across wards, a water board replacement, and a pending charter measure on water mains.
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Pendleton
General Council
Thint
William A. Verney
Arthur Marbut
B. Lee ‘Smith
C.K. Garner
George IE. Johnson
George E. Johnson
Lee Barnes
Water Board
Guy A. Myers
Thomas F. Stocks
Mr. Garber
Russell Shirley
Garpmer
Shirley
Robert A. Hemphill
Bond Commission
George S. Lowndes
Cemetery Commission
Central Market
Board of Health
Myrtle Street
Health Board
Mason
Candler
Peachtree
Whitehall
Gordon Streets
Harry Glazier
North
Forsyth Street
van Dyker
Fitzpatrick to Speak at Madison on Democratic Nomination
Madison March 4 Special Hon Fitzpatrick will address Morgan county citizens Wednesday afternoon on state and national political issues. Judge Park will suspend circuit court for one hour so all may hear the discussion. He is expected to discuss the nomination of a Democratic candidate for president and is said to favor Oscar Underwood of Alabama.
Savannah carriers to count their steps in daily mail runs
Savannah Ga March 4 local Postoffice officials received instructions like those nationwide to have mail carriers count steps daily. C Greene superintendent of carriers bought a speedometer affixed to a carrier’s foot for test trips reducing the need to tally big steps. It is reported an average carrier walks about 11 miles a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
C. Greene
Carrit Vantal
Samuel Taliaferro Dies After Fall in Georgia
Samuel M. Taliaferro, 64, a Cornell farmer, was killed yesterday afternoon when a wagon frightened by a passing team caused him to fall. He died from a skull fracture at Tabernacle infirmary after admission from an Atlanta ambulance. Survived by wife, one son W. E. Taliaferro, a daughter Mrs. E. H. Elieby, and two sisters. burial at Poole's chapel with funeral plans to be announced.
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Samuel M. Taliaferro
Cornell
W. E. Taliaferro
E. H. Elieby
Poole
Tabernacle Infirmary
Atlanta
Georgia Cadets Camp at Augusta in April
The University of Georgia cadet corps will camp at Augusta from April 20 for eight days of field experience under Major J A Atkins. Previously at Chattahoochee park, last year’s severe weather prompted the move to Augusta. Two of Athens scheduled baseball games with Texas may be played in Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atheny
Augusta
Athens
Texas
Columbus Interested in Commutation Plea
Columbus Ga March 4 Special a number of Columbus friends and relatives will be present tomorrow when the prison board hears the petition for commutation of the sentence from death to imprisonment for life of James Jefferson a young man of this city who killed a policeman several persons went to Atlanta today and others will go on early trains tomorrow. Several thousand people have signed the petition and many letters have been written by county officials and other prominent citizens to the same effect.
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Columbus
James Jefferson
Atlanta
Boas
One Trial On Merits Ends In Plaintiff’s Rout
The witness later swore an affidavit stating the prior affidavit was mistaken. This shows only one trial on the merits occurred and the plaintiff did not lose. he suffered a rout. W. Collier, Atlanta, Ga, March 4, 1912.
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W. Collier
Atlanta, Ga
Delicate Promise of a Gentle Laxative Remedy
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs with Senna as a gentle safe laxative suitable for maidens wives and mothers to use any time for mild cleansing. It emphasizes delicate flavor warming stomach toning and beneficial effects while noting its safety and natural action. The text ends with garbled branding about California Fig Syrup.
Bankhead Nominating Boom for Underwood Spreads East
United States Senator Bankhead of Alabama spent yesterday in Atlanta with Oscar Underwood’s presidential boom. He predicts Underwood will win the nomination and the presidency, with many eastern states likely to follow after early ballots. He met Clark Howell to discuss party matters. Also, a Pennsyllvania Special derailment near Buckytus, Ohio, injured none as a wheel broke on the tender of the second engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John Nollis Bankhead
Alabama
Atlanta
Oscar Underwood
Georgia
House
Senator Bankhead
Congress
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Senate
Bankhead
Baltimore
Underwood
East
Clark Howell
Buckytus
Ohio
Here
Buck Up Use Liver Pills to Restore Vitality
Ad copy urging readers to combat fatigue by using liver pills to stimulate the liver and improve mood and energy for better performance in business and daily life.
KETTERER'S TERLENZOR Promises Safe Natural Remedy
An advertisement touts Ketterer's Terlenzor as a safe natural vegetable remedy with no harmful drugs. It claims to be guaranteed by the druggist with a money back offer if it does not help, appealing to customers seeking relief for common ailments.
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Third National Bank
Atlanta, Georgia
Cosmopolitan Life Insurance
Hen Council
College Street
Mra
Longstreet
Georgia Power Company
Helen D. Long‘street
Macon la
Iea
Wesleyan
Whcoa
Young Indies
Levgan College
Mleg
Ia Berthold
Wisconsin
Eok
Eclesa
Tlanta Law
Rev
Connor
Special
Cave Spring
Ing
W. Barris
Moyd- Rifles
Collier
Fulton County
Will
J. T. Pendleton
Ilmor
Express
Rand
K. Glenn
Fitzpatrick
Madison
Americus
Cleveland Catchings
Shariff Feagin
Catchings
Sherry Watson
Watson
Catchnga
Flint River
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Cafe Ee Gurow
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Bea
Ivan Apatant
Samuel Taliaferro
O. Underwood
Ketterer
Terlenzor
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