Preacher Predicts Swain Must Die as Trial Ends in Mistrial
Mount Vernon Ga May 11 Special foreauser Joe SteMantel referred to Jordan Swain on trial for the murder of his intended father in law WC Beasley. A prayer at court opened the session led Judge Martin to grant a mistrial after the defense asked for a new jury. The case involves a young man accused of killing Beasley in a compromising scene with Beasley’s daughter now Mrs Edna Forkey.
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Cial Ferauseer
Joe SteMantel
Jordan Swain
WC Beasley
J Martin
John T. Cooper
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Dantet
Martin
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Teasley
Swain Wan
Jal Pri
Anid
Baannah
Chatham County
Benzley
Swain
Beazley
Mra
Edna Forkey
B8waln
Har
Five Day Advertising Rule For Near Beer Licenses
The police committee revised near beer license rules, shortening the advertising period from ten to five days. The changes affect newspaper ads and door postings, with landlord or agent permission required and neighbor notices. Several license applications for saloons and pool rooms were reviewed, including transfers and adverse reports for various locations on Marietta Street and surrounding avenues.
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Hossa
Ada
Auburn Avenue
Cane & Co
Mcenge
Beer Saloom
Saloom
W. A Gresham
Var O Walan
Marlette Stree
Aghurn
Teratur Street
Marleita Street
Tuo Suverman & Conen
Mcatuway
Lemtur Street
Eporta
Joutberg & Marenberg
Marleva George
Baler Wood
Saunders
Marietta Street
Joseph Hah
Thorne
Crom Lee Jdastus
Temple Court
Bullae
Landers & Weeks
J Mmthawa
Maretie Street
Bishop Galloway Death Looms Over Pneumonia Fight
Jackson Miss May 11 Bishop Charlen Galloway head of the Mississippi Methodist Episcopal diocese is near death from pneumonia after a month of illness Bright's disease history but spring improvement. He contracted a cold in Nashville during a bishops meeting and it developed into pneumonia. Physicians say recovery is unlikely and his death could come in the early hours tomorrow. Bishop Galloway, about sixty, a noted writer and pulpit figure, drew wide attention for letters to The Constitution during China and Japan missions coverage.
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Miss
Charlen
Galloway
Mientesippi
Methonint Episcopal Church
North
Phrsiciana
Bright
Nashville
College of Bishops
Bouthero
China
Japan
Postal Strike Sets Government Tug-of-W war in Paris
Paris May 11. The Chamber of Deputies adjourned the postal interpellation amid a grave mood as postal workers voted to strike after a four hour session. A general strike was ordered by the postal federation and 6000 employees at the Hippodrome backed the move. Deputies Sembat Wim defended strikes. Debohanel urged merit based service. Barthou denied a promised dismissal and cited official proof.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputiee
Federal Committee
Hippodroma
Pauron
MM. Sembat
Wim
Acciatism
M. Simyan
Posts and Telegraphs
M Dewohanel
Ifm
M. Barthou
Public Works
Clemenceau
Simyao
Bloodshed in Canal Zone Riot Between Panaman Police and Canal Workers
May 1 report from Colon describes a clash near the dividing line between Panama police and canal zone workers. An American electrician C. M. Abbott was killed and another American, Abeera, was killed after rioters attacked and shots were exchanged. Both American and Panamanian authorities launch investigations into the riot and steps are taken to prevent a recurrence.
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Colon
Panama
Canal Sone
C. M. Abbott
Power Bouise
Cristobal
Afeera
Sone
Tt Fn
Stone
Hlec
Trictan Abbott
America
Panaman
Editors Invited to Vancouver and Ottawa Meeting
The National Editorial Association of the United States plans its annual meeting, proposed for July in Vancouver. The Canadian government invited the association officers to meet in Canada, with Vancouver as a suggested location.
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Ottawa
Ont
Ti —Tten
National
United States
Bae
The
Amanciation
Canada
Man Shot Dead in Belton After Threat Claim
Belton Texas May 11 E H Webb was shot and killed last night. Cathey Frendered claims Webb threatened to strike Mrs Cather and him before the fatal shotgun blast. Local authorities report the incident as a homicide with a preliminary claim of self defense.
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Belton
Tex
H. Webb
Cathey
Webb
Girl With A Waltz Mania Dances To Death
A young girl died after dancing for hours despite warnings from her parents and authorities. The court found her death the result of a prolonged bout of waltz mania, with weak constitution and fatigue cited as contributing factors.
Tragedy At Pittabare Overcrowding Sinks Gasoline Launch
Twenty workers from the Preawed Steel Car Company disappeared when a gasoline launch with thirty aboard sank mid river near Behoonville four miles below Pittaburg. Only ten escaped as the boat tallied weight beyond capacity causing a sudden plunge. Pilot Albert Graham, among the missing, had boasted twenty seven aboard previously.
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Ghia River
Behoonville
Pittaburg
Albert Graham
George Thompson
Artoona
Boothe” O'Neill
James Conner
Walter Low
Thomas Kenney
William Gutihriz
Wenky Vogelet
Dennis Murphy
Toney Bole
Ruskey
Preawed Steel Car Company
Fb- Mees Rock
Nlot
Ture
Bneath
Two Republicans Lead Fight On Aldrich Tariff
Senator Beveridge of Indiana joins the revolt against the Aldrich tariff bill noting opposition from a large GOP faction. Senators Henry Cabot Lodge and others align with tariff revisionists, while Beveridge says he will speak before session end.
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Aldrich BH
Senate
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Ater Dontver
Neon, Cummins
Elkins Henter Beveridge
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Finance Committee
No Sober Breath Drawn by Tucker
Deposition details Mrs Payne testimony on Colonel W F Tucker drinking habit and irritable disposition while married to Dolly Logan Tucker. She recalls maudlin state in 1898, his intoxication when their son’s body lay at home, and tension over divorce.
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Chicago
D Payne
W. F Tucker
Dolly Logan Tucker
John A. Logan
New York
John A. 8. Campbell
Mra Tucker
Croas
Leo J. Doyle
Colonel Tucker
Mrnn Payne
Afra ‘Tucker
Tucker
Mr. Campbball
Mqnor
St. Paul
Tuckers
George
Philippines
Wacker Uramk
Tucker Wen
Philipps
Cal
Vandera
Max
World Control for Producers at Episcopal Conference
Boston May 14 bishops rectors and laymen gathered for the national Episcopal Church conclave to debate socialism and its relation to Christianity. Silas McBis urged unity among Christendom while advocating church aid to producers over exploiting owners amid poverty and mass unemployment.
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Boston
Protestant Episcopal Church
Tremont
National Episcopal Church
William Lawrence
Ahlat Whits
Worcester
Jim Crow Autos Barred by Court
New York May 1 The Supreme Court ruled that sight seeing automobile operators may not restrict passengers on race grounds and that enforcing Jim Crow seating would be illegal. The decision upholds civil rights against segregation in early 20th century transit services.
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New York
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Judges Rule Ice Tea Production Illegal
Montgomery May 10 The supreme court declared that the ban on the manufacture of drinks on Hop Jack is valid. Judges Anderson Mufeld and Serre voiced concerns that prohibiting such beverages could lead to broader prohibitions like ice tea and other drinks nationwide, fearing unintended effects.
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Supreme Court
Montgomery
Ala
Anderson
Mufeld
Serre
Bank of Heaven Crook Defrauds Widows in $250000 Scheme
Davis, once active in church work, is accused of securing about $250000 from women through fake investments and checks. Arrested with only 70 cents, he boasted of a Bank of Heaven as his stronghold and promised $500000 to investigators. He and his brother face grand jury scrutiny. victims mainly women, with few assets to recover.
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Davis
John Cerrigan, Jr
Washington
Clama
Bank of Heaven
Martin T Davis
Devis Brothers
Hougbt
Wilmington
Davin
Methodial
United States
Weather Prophecy Far Georgia-Valr Forecast
Weather summary notes moderate temperatures with light variable winds mainly from the east. Local date ranges with a brief forecast of the 24 hour period, including lowest and highest temperatures and a mean temperature near normal. Mentions a fire risk and monthly deficit against January figures.
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Radman Tx
Aince
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