Atlanta Banker Guilty Of Misusing Bank Funds In Cordele
Lee B. Jones, a well known figure in Atlanta and Macon, has been found guilty in Dooly County Superior Court of improperly using 345,000 of Naval Stores and Lumbermen's Bank of Cordele funds while he was bank president. The jury recommended mercy, reducing the offense from a felony to a misdemeanor, and Judge Evans imposed a 1000 dollar fine plus costs with twelve tenths on the chain gang in default. It was uncertain if Jones would appeal or pay the fine.
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Macon
Lee B. Jones
Atlanta
Dooly County
Naval Stores and Lumbermen’s Bank of
Cordele
Jones
Evans
Gan
Death of Judge C. C. Smith
Macon Ga March 30 Special The remains of Judge C C Smith were carried from Macon to Twiggs county for interment tomorrow afternoon A funeral will be held at Dr W A O Darrills residence He died after a long illness leaving a wife and many relatives Born in Telfair county he was solicitor general of the Oconee circuit and later a circuit judge Governor Atkinson offered him prison commissioner but the post went to Tom Eason Judge Smith was a well known Georgian with a large circle of friends.
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Macon
C. C. Smith
Twiggs County
Bullards Station
W. A O’darrill
Judge Smith
Telfair County
Ocones
Atkinson
Tom Eason
Two Negroes Quarrel Over Dollar Ends in Slaying
In Bibb county near Macon Georgia Anthony Jones killed Hollinshed after a quarrel over a dollar. The coroner was notified and an inquest will be held. Jones says he acted in self defense and remained at home as officers arrived.
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Macon
Davis
Anthony Jones
Hollinshell
Lizella
Bibb County
Jones
Hollinshed
Sanders Sudden Death in Macon as Blood Vessel Ruptures
Mason Georgia March 30 Special Miles Sanders Ged suddenly today in its 100m at his boarding house on Mulberry street found unconscious at half past 8 oclock and died at 1 oclock He talked to a negro employee eight oclock and did not complain of illness Five minutes later he was found unconscious and remained so until death Died due to rupture of a blood vessel in the brain He was 20 years old and had been in Macon about six years connected with Swift and O packing house later manager of Schwarzschild Sulzberger Beef Company Home in Washington Georgia Cousin of Hugh M Witler of Atlanta Also notes Manila section with remarks on Arthur Price and Easter services.
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Mason
Miitard S Sanders
Mulberry Street
George F. Riley
Schwarzschild & Culzberger Beef Comram
Sanders
Riley
Macon
Swift & O
Schwarzschild & Sulzterger Beef
Saniers
Washington
Hush M Witler
Atlanta
Manila
Con
Arthur Price
Felton
St Joseph Catholic Church
Gow
Sec.ond Regiment
Crump Park
State Treasury Collections Reach New High in Alabama
State Treasury in Montgomery reports October 1 through March 30 collections totaling 2360 dollars, rounding up from prior records. Cash on hand exceeds 700 dollars, with auditors predicting a potential annual surplus by year end as disputes over deficits fade.
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State Treasury
Treasury
Solemn Mass by Cardinal Martinelli in Savannah Cathedral
Cardinal Martinelli, papal delegate to the United States, celebrated solemn pontifical mass at the Cathedral in Savannah this morning and pontifical vesters this evening. The building was crowded and chancel pulpits and altars were lavishly decorated with greens and palms. Special musical programs were performed. He will stay until Wednesday and open a parish fair on Tuesday.
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Savannah
Cardinal Martinelli
United States
Cardinal Mantinelli
Buchanan Hotel Burns In Town Center Blaze
Fire destroyed the Moore house hotel in Buchanan Gal on March 30 between 2 and 6 am. Originating in the kitchen from a stove flue the two story frame building burned before discovery. Owner G M Roberts faces 1500 loss with no insurance. manager G N Moore about 100 loss no insurance. Boarding pupil Hugh D Sims and other guests lost clothes books and personal items. Wind risk would have worsened damage to nearby frame stores.
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Buchanan
G M Roberts
G. N. Moore
Nhe
Hugh D. Sims
Chattanooga County
Buchanan Whiza Echool
Ambiguity over Richard Young amid Dover Fountain murder probe
Savannah special report details a reported arson near Ogeechee road as investigators still seek Richard Young in the Dover Fountain murder case. A newspaper man observed possible clues and noted suspicious actions by locals who allegedly burned the suspect or another man, with officers continuing the search.
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Savannah
Richard Young
Young Dover Fountan
Jast
Ogeechee Road
Toda
Young
Registrars Complete Work in Tuscaloosa County
Registrars finished their session and will reconvene April 28 in Tuscaloosa County. Total registrations reached 796 with 73 percent from other beats, 45 of whom were negro. Northern track area and trains faced delays. river levels dropped. Mrs T D Horton, wife of Aller Johnson employee, suffered paralysis and shows some recovery. Young People's Christian Association held events at Hon Frank S Moody’s home with a successful informal program.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Tiscilesd
Ovely Bett
Alabama Great Southern
Birmingham
Scimz
T D Horton
Horr
Aller & Johnson Company
Fresert
Young Works Christian Association
Frank S Moody
Mrs Buckner of Plant System Dies in Waycross
Mrs. Buekner wife of RF BR Buckner a Plant System official died this afternoon at 4 o clock after three weeks illness. A prominent member of the Baptist church she was well known in Waycross Georgia and the surrounding community.
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RB. R. Buckner
Waycross
Buekner
Local fire minor damage at Bills Street corner
Small room fire near Bills street and Highland avenue caused the sole fire department alarm yesterday afternoon just after 3. Damage was slight. L. P DeGroot resting well after appendicitis surgery at St Joseph infirmary. Veterans fair ends tonight on the Wicitetfall street viaduct with remaining articles to be sold. The fair has raised a large sum for veterans. Atlanta Kindergarten Association to hold its annual meeting on April 0% at 1 o'clock in the morning at the YMCA hall with children to participate. Brady changes citizenship from Cobb to Fulton County for business and property interests. Dr A R Holderby calls first annual meeting of Presbyterian Hospital Association for Wednesday at 1 p.m. Officers to be elected. Patrons of the trolley line seek abolition of the jim crow southbound on Woodward avenue and Grant Street line. Grand consolidation expected to end jim crow soon. Coroner race described as liveliest with five candidates and anticipated post-primary inquests. Howard Eastman sought by friends, believed in Atlanta.
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Bills Street
Highland Avenue
Wicitetfall Street
Atlanta Kindergarten Association
Young Men's Christian Association
A. R. Holderby
The
Presbyterian Hospital Association
First Presbyterian Church
A. R Holderby
Walker P. Inman
Marion Huh
W Woods White
Hoke Smith
Woodward Avenue
Grant Street
Mne
Woodward and
Capitol Avenues
State Primary Favored Says Cecil Browne
Montgomery Alabama March 30 Special Hon Cecil Browne of Talladega a former house member and ex senator and taxation committee chair at the constitutional convention is in Montgomery. He advocates a state primary for the party ticket arguing it ensures white voters equal rights and warns that the party faces trouble if the committee resists the public demand.
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Cecil Browne
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Ceci Browne
Talladega
House
Democratic Party
Escaped convict terrorizes county amid delayed arrest efforts
From Horry county comes word of John Harrell, an escaped convict, wandering at large and threatening top locals including the intendant, magistrate, clerk of court, and deputy sheriff. Officials debate who should arrest him. Governor McSweeney offers a $100 reward. Also noted is Professor Andrew Moore joining Woods Hall's botanical staff, and governor’s trouble funding lawyers for extra court terms.
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Witta
9. C
Wag
Horry County
John, Harrell
Desdro
Te County
McSweeney
Neore
Woods Hall
Andrew Moore
South Carolina College
Marina Biological Laboratory
Massachusetts
Hays
Quo Vadis and Jefferson to Boost Grand Theaters
Whitney and Knowles stage Quo Vadis at the Grand with Vinicius and Lygia in a restrained, reverent adaptation while Joseph Jefferson returns for two performances, Rip Van Winkle matinee and The Rituals at night. May Irwin stars with Jacques Kruger causing comic mischief in Widow Jones.
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F. c. Whitney
Eadwin Knowles
Grand
Lkely
Messrs Whitney and Knowles
Sienkiewisze
Messrs
Whitney and
Knowles
Whitney
Christian Lygia
Vinicius
Eunice
Patronius
America
Joseph Jefferson
Mr. Jefferson
Jeffrson
Rip van Winkle
Americus City Cuts Debt and Sees Growth in Georgia
Americus residents witness a bold fiscal turn as the city shrinks floating debt from 21000 to 7500, aims to pay off soon, with no dip in department efficiency. The town reports rapid growth, new homes, and ready sites for factories, while preparing for a Sumter County primary and contest for local offices. The De Molay commandery, Knights Templars, will be inspected by Grand Commander Cutts, with a banquet to follow and new members to be welcomed tomorrow night.
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Americus
Georgia
Democratic Executive Committee
Sherif
Constable
Sumter
W. T Lane
House
T .G. Hudson
Schley
Senate
General Assembly
Cutts
de Molay
Knights Templars
B. A. Cutts
Grand Lodge of Georgia
Allen A
Knights
George H. Fields
E. M McDonald
William E Staley
H. W. Smithwick
G T. Sullivan
Mid-Therse Debate at Emory on Compulsory Education
Emory College in Oxford Ga hosted a mid-term literary society debate between Few and Phi Gamma on compulsory public school education in Georgia. Judges sided with the negative as W G Taylor R T Oliver J M Sprayberry led the affirmative while J R Campbell W T Connor L L Sparkman debated. attendees from Covington and nearby areas filled the hall.
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Georgia
Emory
Emory College
Oxford
Few
Phi Gamma
State of
W G Taylor
R_T Oliver
J. M Sprayberry
J R Cambell
W. T. Connor
L. L Sparkman
Mavin Williama
Department of Expression
Felows
W. L. Weber
Sam McCutchen
R T Oliver
L. L. Sparkman
Miss Marie Evans
W. G. Taylor
Walter Connor
Weldon Hatcher
J. M .&Brayberry
J R. Cambell
Rain and Wind Wreak Havoc on Rail Lines at Sheffield
Severe rain and a windstorm hit the Sheffield area with destruction to rail lines. Darlington depot blown down injuring agent O. P. Salter. Louisville and Nashville service suspended. washouts at Prustton and along the line to Iuka. Tennessee River rose over fourteen feet. repairs underway as crews work to restore service.
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Sheffield
Ala
Darlington Station
Northern Alabama Railway
O. P. Salter
Louisville and
Nashvile
Prustton
Southern Railway
Iuka
Emory Champion Debate Promises Heated Contest
Emory College hosts a champion debate between Phi Gamma and Few on the question of separate education for sexes versus coeducation. Phi Gamma supports separation, Few argues for coeducation, with J P Dell and W H Morton as key figures. The debate attracts state interest as alumni favoring higher education for both sexes engage in this longstanding campus issue. A separate contest for speaker placements among freshmen and sophomores is set for April 17, with medals awarded to top debaters.
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Emory College
Oxford
Phi Gamma
Wenmren
Emory
J P Dell
Few
M. H Blackf
Reese Griffin
W. H Morton
Phi Gammao
H & Johnston
G. A. H. Harris
Dowman
Chapel
Match by correspondence Mrs Brown to wed in Boston
Raleigh March 36 special Mrs Sallie Brown a widow aged 40 left for Southwick Mass after seeing Edward C Theroux ads. A correspondence began and they are to wed soon. Mrs Brown comes from a good local family. her actions surprise relatives.
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W Mirs. Brown
Boston
C. Theroux
Raleigh
N. C
Sallie Brown
Southwick
Mass
Herrilégion
Mra Brown
Edward C. Theroux
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