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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1912
Page
24
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New York March 7 Officers of the New York Southern Society were elected at the twenty-seventh annual meeting. President Walter L. McCorkle Virginia, vice president George Gordon Battle North Carolina, treasurer Wil Jim Buckner Virginia, secretary Thomas Os Fuller North Carolina, chaplain Rev St Clair Heater DC North Carolina, executive committee Archibald R Watson Judge Isaac Reland Dr Robert Myles and James S Many. Officers then attended a reception in their honor.
United States Steel Corporation filed in federal court its answer to the government suit seeking to restrain the destruction of papers that could be used in the federal dissolution case. The company says the destroyed materials were produced in court and removed in good faith after belief the government had no further use for them.
The Columbia meeting of the legislative commission to review the former state dispensary system heard John Gary Evans of Spartanburg and J Fraser Lyon of Abbeville testify that they knew nothing of an alleged agreement or conference criticized by Governor Blease. The commission includes Senators Carlisle Clifton Sullivan and G W Sullivan and Representatives Daniel Evans and Cary.
John H. Lyon a prominent Osborne farmer was found dead in his Hiawassee blacksmith shop Tuesday morning. He died from a single barrel shotgun wound to the abdomen. Some say he killed himself after warning his wife he sometimes loaded the gun to kill himself. others believe it was an accidental discharge while he was at work.
New York March 7 Pleas of guilty by George Graham Rice and Bernard H Scheftels of B H Scheftels Co ended a prolonged trial for conspiracy and misuse of the malls in mining stocks. Rice received one year in jail with credit for time served, Scheftels got a suspended sentence, and the other defendants were freed. The case began October 23, 1911, with witnesses from across the country. jurors recently protested to the judge.
The parcels post idea gains backing in the North and East but faces Southern opposition. Atlanta merchants warn large mail order houses could squeeze smaller businesses. At city tax receivers, long lines form as hundreds file annual returns amid a tedious questionnaire covering property, tools, stocks, and personal details.
Eufaula Alabama March 7 Special One of the gang of burglars who robbed five places in Eufaula Tuesday morning and entered Clayton residences Tuesday night was captured in Louisville by Sheriff Teal. The suspect, a negro, had numerous watches and jewelry on his person including items stolen in Eufaula. He is jailed, with police believing his associates are white men to be captured soon.
Judge Ray noted Brice’s long absence from business hurt them and Brice issued a statement claiming he pleaded guilty only after exhausting all resources. He argued continuing the case to next summer would jeopardize four co-defendants who now go free. The government contended Scheffels ran a bucket shop selling stocks at inflated prices.
United States District Judge George A. Carpenter faced a major motion to dismiss ten defendants in the Sherman act case against packers. Attorneys argued the government failed to prove concerted action or criminal intent with the test cost system and margins used in packing. Decision expected next Monday after further hearings.
Boston March 7 An anti capital punishment measure would have spared three men sentenced to death including Clarence V Richeson but was defeated in the house by 161 to 42 the largest vote in favor of the death penalty.
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt and her daughter Miss Richel Roosevelt landed at Port Limon this morning. The party, traveling by rail, proceeded immediately to Hepogal.
Washington reports quote Rep Helm disputing any department stance that Major Ray, labeled political pay master, cannot be dismissed. The Heim committee finds prior irregularities glossed over and vows continued probe into the Hay case with Ray as final witness amid expectations of more sensational testimony.
Washington March 7 A commission to interpret the Sherman anti trust law was proposed before the National Civic Federation. The plan calls for a body like the Interstate Commerce Commission with power to inquire into proposed combinations and rule on legality with court appeal. Supplemental legislation would tailor the law to individual cases and current federation officers were re elected.
George W Scoville, longtime Atlanta resident and former Birmingham lessee, died of pneumonia after a brief illness. His funeral was held yesterday at Patterson's and he was interred beside his brother Andrew Scoville in Oakland Cemetery. His wife sister Miss Eliza Scoville attended, and floral tributes came from Birmingham and local friends.
Oscar L. Underwood the Alabama presidential possibility won strong adoration from Atlantans at the Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting in the chamber of commerce rooms. A post meeting poll showed every voter among forty or so supported him, a surprise even his staunch backers.
Mobnne police arrest J G Clark and detain him at the station without bail over a fatal shooting. A car chase ended with James Brown shot and another man wounded. The incident occurred last night amid a broader disturbance tied to the mob violence.
Attorney Charles W. Griffin argues against any time allowance for Mrs. Sallie Freeny’s good behavior after her life sentence for murder was commuted to five years by Governor Hoke Smith. The commission is divided on whether felons with commuted life terms receive the standard two to three months per year, with attorney general opinion pending.
Eufaula Alabama city council bought the old Jacob Ramser property at Forsyth and Barbour streets for 3500 dollars to serve as the terminal site for the Eufaula and Chattahoochee Valley railroad. The transfer was completed by J C Bell and owners. The Ramser lot covers most of a city block and plans call for the railroad to enter along Forsyth to Barbour with a depot beside the Central of Georgia depot.
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