Grand Jury Probes Governor O NeEal In Alabama Probe
Montgomery grand jury meets in special session to test claims against Governor Emmet O Neal as Theodore Lacy, serving ten years for embezzlement, is summoned as the first witness. Judge Armstead Brown urges a candid fact based inquiry and notes possible implications of Lacy’s statements.
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Montgomery
Ala
Theodore Lacy
Emmet O'Neal
Armstead Brown
Montgomery County
Graud
Brown
Oakley
Lacy
Brooke
O'Neal
Convict Department
Grand Jury
Qu Joning Lacy
Slayer of Marshal jailed at Douglas
Charles Graham who shot and killed Lawrence Newhern the marshal at Broxton last Saturday night was captured by Lettweer Denton and Hazlehurst and brought to Douglas jail He is held for trial Judge Quincey may call a special term of the superior court in April The wounded brother has been moved to Italia for treatment and the Broxton marshal was buried Tuesday morning
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Douglas
Charles Graham
Lawrence Newhern
Broxton
Lettweer Denton
Hazlehurst
Satekeeping
David Ricketson
Ricketson
Graham
Wastehurst
Quincey
Superior Court
Douglas Hospital
Tn Italia
Crme
Att Broxtan
Brostan
Woman awarded 10000 for injuries in wreck in Macon
In Macon Georgia today Mrs M P Blazer received a verdict of 10000 against Southern Railway for injuries from the Jere Brown train wreck at the Jones brickyard in the railroad yards near May Street Her suit sought 83000 for permanent injuries including loss of sight and hearing and back injury Her husband claims 4900 in medical bills and a 25000 claim for loss of companionship The railroad company has not filed notice of appeal and Mrs Blazer is sister of attorney Dubian Urquhart of Macon
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Macon. Ga
Macon
M. P Blazer
Southern Railway Company
Jere Brown
Jones
May St
Eadts
Blazer
Dubian Urquhart
Cochran
Cochran, Ga
Nashville
Aviator Beech Adds Two Flights Before Dawson Crowd
In Dawson Georgia on March 24 a large crowd watched A. Beech perform two successful flights in his aeroplane. Vic plans another flight tomorrow morning and afternoon. The aviation event is offered free by local merchants.
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Dawson, Ga
Necial
Beech
Dawson
Vic
Sterling Silver Specialists Offer Superior Engraving and Stock
We are Sterling silver specialists with the biggest stock and widest pattern variety in the South. Our engraving facilities are celebrated for smoothness and beauty. Prices for any combination and pattern are cheerfully quoted in store or by mail.
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South
Girl of M'Donough Jilts Fiance and Weds Old Love
McDonough Ga March 24 Miss Ruby Walker a society girl was suddenly wed to Benton Thompson an old lover instead of her fiancé Sidney Smith of Savannah. The ceremony at the Presbyterian manse was by Rev Tonal Barclay. The couple left for Atlanta for their honeymoon. The bride is daughter of Mrs C W Walker. The groom is assistant postmaster here.
Gordon Cadet Named for Naval Academy
Gordon Institute cadet Fred Holmes of Gordon Institute earned an Annapolis appointment from Congressman Hughes and passed the entrance nomination, reporting to Annapolis in June. Visalia-born Holmes is senior class member. Teasley and Smith also seek Naval Academy appointments, with further Gordon cadets in the constabulary service and government positions.
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Barnesville
Fred Holmes
Gordon Institute
United States Academy At
Annapolis
Congressman Hughes
Holmes
Visalia
John Teasley
Jack Smith
Naval Academy
Hoke Smith
Gordon
Henry Lee
Constabulary
Widow of Yeggm an nabbed in Savannah
Savannah detectives arrest Mrs. C. C Craven alias Mrs Prater widow of Charles Prater foreman killed at Wildwood Fla. She and three men suspected of smuggling sought treasure in Cathedral cemetery area. Detectives, after a prior hunt, engage in renewed search for hidden money believed to be in the same locality.
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Savannah
C. C. Craven
Prater
Charles Prater
Wildwood
Fla
Savannan
Cathedral
Narrow gauges cease to exist in Georgia
Gainesville Ga March 24 special Today winds on the narrow gauge railroad in Georgia end as the Gainesville Midland railways broad gauged their line from Belmont to Monroe on the Winder division. The first broad gauge train will run from Belmont to Howte tomorrow morning. The Constitution editorialized this would mark the last narrow gauge road in the state and the dinky trains will be extinct in Georgia.
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Gainesville
Georgia
Gainesville Midland Railway
Belmont
Monroe
Winder
Ilowtae
WILL TRY WEIDEMEYER ON CHARGE OF BIGAMY
Savannah dispatch reports Spermali Joseph S. Weidemeyer known in Savannah as Umarbear will stand trial in superior court on a bigamy charge. He married nurse Carlotta Wickenberz at Oglethorpe sanitarium under a different name, with a potential common law wedding complication in Atlanta. A U S marshal waited in court for a possible Mansw slave act arrest.
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Savannah
Spermali
Joseph S. Weidemeyer
Savaannah Ag Umberaer
Carlotta Wickenberz
Oglethorpe Sanitarium
Schwertz
Atlanta
United States
SEARCHING FOR SLAYER POSSE CAPTURES STILL
Grantvale Ga March 2 special Monday night John T White chief of police deputized a party to search for Charlie West wanted for the murder of a negro woman three weeks ago The posse did not find West but crossed into Heard county and found a still with a lot of corn whisky and Hill West who operated it was captured and brought to Grantville He will be turned over to Heard county authorities.
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Grantvale
John T. White
Charlie West
West
Coweta
Heard County
White
Hill
Marietta High Receives National Geological Collection
Marietta High School has just received from the United States National Museum a large collection of geological specimens. The exhibit includes items from 36 states and many foreign countries, with classifications and localities. Secured by H. M. Quillian Jr. through Senator Hoke Smith and Congressman Gordon Lee, the gift makes the school’s collection one of the largest.
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Marietta
Mareh
Marietta High School
United States National Museum
H. M. Quillian, Jr
Hoke Smith
Gordon Lee
National Museum
Promotion to acting general manager for D B Carson
A circular from President Joan Howe Feyton announces D B Carson, longtime Atlanta railway figure, promoted from assistant general manager of Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis to acting general manager effective April 2. Carson, a Tennessean, came to Atlanta ten years ago as local agent and rose to the top post, with headquarters in Nashville. He traveled to Atlanta Tuesday to greet relatives and local railroad members.
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Joan Howe Feyton
D. B. Carson
Atlanta
Nashville, Chattanooga and
St. Louis
Carson
Nashville
New Eyeglasses and Toric Lenses at Hawkes Co
A.K. Hawkes Co at 14 Whitehall Street advertises a new style Cingerpiere mounting replacing the old frame plus Toric curved lenses. The shop invites customers to come in and see these optical advances.
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A. K. Hawkes Co
Opticians
Whitehall Street
Tourists Near Death As Car Turns Turtle Near Cordele
Cordele Ga March 24 Special Pinned beneath a touring car on a sharp highway curve near Arabi Colonel T W Mattox of Moultrie his wife and daughter Larlson ages 11 escaped with injuries The car overturned with screams from Mrs Mattox and her daughter drawing help Colonels injuries were serious though he remained conscious and suffered a chest wound and gash The family was en route to Atlanta and stopped overnight for medical aid. they were taken to a Cordele hotel for treatment
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Cordele
Arabi
T. W. Mattox
Moultrie
Larson
Colonel Mattox
Atlanta
Leasing Plan Proposed for Alaska Coal Lands
Washington reports a bill agreed by the senate public lands committee proposes leasing 5 320 acres in Bering river and 7 680 in Matanuska for government use when needed for navy and relief from conditions. Unleased lands would be surveyed into 40 acre units up to 560 acres per tract and leased to competitive bidders. Railroads barred from acquiring excess supply. Claims may be relinquished with refunds and prior right of selection. Total block held per holder limited to 2 560 acres with possible consolidations within that limit.
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Washington
Alaska
Senate Public Lands Committee
Myers
Bering River
Matanuska
Secretary of the Interior
Ex Wife Takes Charge Of The Body Of Peck
In Stamford Connecticut on March twenty fourth the body of Professor Harry Thurston Peck was moved to the home of his former wife Mrs Cornelia Dawbarn Peck at Sound Beach with consent from his second wife Mrs Elizabeth D Peck. Among Peck s effects are manuscripts including one on platonic friendship examining whether colleagues can maintain a sex free relationship.
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Stamford
Conn
Harry Thurston Peck
Cornelia Dawbarn Peck
Sound Beach
Elizabeth D. Peck
Indians Warn About Whisky Menace From Washington Letters
Commissioner Sells of the Bureau of Indian Affairs issued a directive to about 6,000 employees to read to every Indian school. The letter warns whisky as the greatest present danger to the American Indian and urges staff to set an example and actively protect Indians from this enemy.
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Washington
Maren
Commine Sioner Sells
Bureau of Indian Affaire
Indian Service
Sentenced for Life for 50 Cent Robbery
Charleston West Virginia March 24 The habitual criminal act upholds life terms in the supreme court of appeals for Frank Ponto and James Franklin who were jailed for life after a highway robbery yielding 50 cents each.
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Charleston
W. Wa
Supreme Court of Appeals
Frank Ponto
James Franklin
Silver Salt Cellar Sells for 28980 at Auction
London reports a silver salt cellar from Lord Ashburnham's collection dated to Henry VIII sold for 28980 at auction. The piece stands 12 1/2 inches high with the cover and weighs 80 ounces, and is believed to be the earliest standing salt cellar in existence. A pair of Charles II bottles brought 14500.
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London
Tate
Delegates Chosen for Roads Meet in Georgia
Delegates from Norwood Georgia were appointed to attend the National Highway association meeting in Augusta Georgia. Mayor F M Harrison G A Ray T E Massengale W J Hawes L F Lewis J T Gheesling BR Wray Dr R Pryce and W F Howell will represent the city as they discuss routes along the Georgia railroad in the logical alignment.
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Norwood
Guizeng
F.M. Harrison
National Highway Association
Augusta
Georgia Railroad
F. M. Harrison
G. A. Ray
T. E. Massengale
W. J. Hawes
Tillman’s Health Plan Promoted In Atlanta Address
United States Senator Benjamin Tillman described his recovery from paralysis and his health regimen in Atlanta. He urged self control, praised non smokers, and detailed bed exercises, deep breathing, hot water use, and disciplined diet as key to restoring strength and extending life.
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United States
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Oxfords
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Fred
Whitehall At
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Benjamin Tilman
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Shakespeare
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Consrose
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