Woman testifies how Platt took her for his wife
Mae Catherine Wood testified in the New York supreme court that United States Senator Thomas Platt secretly married her at the Pith Avenue Reel on November 9 1901 after a minister performed a ceremony and copied a wedding certificate She said Platt urged her to sign a settlement and that she was coerced into continuing the marriage He later sought to keep the union private and produced letters and a certificate to prove the marriage The testimony covered alleged duress a unsigned certificate and promises of support including a $10000 settlement She named Martha Miller as another involved figure and described a renewed marriage in a hotel lasting three days.
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Mayfield and Simpson Lead for Supreme Bench
Mayfield and Simpson lead in Alabama supreme bench race as results trickle in from 51 of 67 counties. Johnson likely carries Montgomery and Mobile. northern counties favor Bryant. Bryan supporters claim interior counties will shift results. Two justices nominated, Henderson for railroad commission, Wallace for game and fish, Wiley defeats Hall in delegation race. Democratic convention sets delegates to Denver with Bryan as prominent contender.
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Southern Bill Posters Plan to Improve City Hoard Appearance
The Southern Association of Billboard Posters met in Montgomery on May 18 to plan better billboard security and appearance, promote more artists, improve rail line displays, and expand the organization’s influence across the southeastern states. President Van Buren of Memphis opened the session, with delegates and local hosts from the Commercial Club arranging entertainment for visitors. The group aims to organize tighter rail and roadside advertising while broadening reach in South Carolina to Louisiana. Meanwhile, Tidewater Company bonds were sold in New York as Henry Rogers of Standard Oil arranged $70,000,000 in 6 percent convertible bonds to Redmond & Co. and Equitable Trust. The collateral trust notes outstanding at $10,000,000 will be retired on thirty days’ notice.
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Poisoned Cake Sparks Fear In Enavle Ga Family
Cleve Burt his wife and child were poisoned yesterday after eating cake. A piece was shared with a cat which died within an hour, while some crumbs were discarded and chickens that ate them died. Dr Gridges reported all are out of danger. suspected impure ingredients caused the poisoning.
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Near beer debate ends in tight vote on free lunches
Atlanta council debates free lunches with near beer permits. Amendments fail as supporters argue lunches aid the poor while critics warn of order issues and potential law loopholes. The council considers licenses ranging from 50 to 300 dollars and discusses banning music and female entertainment in establishments.
Near Beer Ordinance Adopted By City Council
The Atlanta city council adopts an ordinance to tax and regulate near beer sales and licensing. It requires license applications with police review, a 200 dollar fee, bans for minors and Sabbath sales, and prohibits license transfer without mayoral consent. Violations carry fines up to 500 dollars or 30 days’ jail. Repeals Spratlin ordinance and conflicts.
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Paris Admits Pending Royal Wedding of Helio de Sagan
Paris reports the engagement of Prince Helio de Sagan and Mme Gould with a wedding delayed by legal guardianship clauses in Jay Goulds will and Count Boniattifacts interference. A Protestant ceremony is planned abroad if necessary, without changing faiths.
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Amendment fails over near beer sales vote in council
The near beer amendment failed as only the author and Councilman Harman supported it. A subsequent ordinance vote passed with four opposing votes from Beutel Pittman Harman and Smith. Washington reports confirm Hundley nomination remains unconfirmed as of May 16.
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Roosevelt boom letters circulated in Georgia petitioning third term
Circulars from Roswell Roosevelt Club claim a Georgia petition to urge President Roosevelt's renomination at Chicago. Signed by former Roswell mayor RG Broadwell, the letters report ten thousand circulated and many signatures, urging the People of Georgia to back a third term as a national standard. The petition appeals to unity across regions and endorses equal rights, honest commerce, and protection of labor.
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Fourteenth Equal Education Conference opens in Atlanta
Delegates from the Methodist Episcopal Church South gather for the fourteenth annual educational conference in Atlanta at First Methodist Church. Rev Joel T Daves presides as speakers of national repute discuss educational topics through Wednesday and Thursday. The reception committee waits at 312 Candler Building for delegates not yet directed on accommodations. The Board of Education, led by Bishop C B Galloway, meets Tuesday at 9 o'clock to review yearly work and plan the next year. Distinguished bishops C B H Galloway W A Candler James Atkins and presidents of Southern colleges attend the conference. Continued on Page Three.
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Weather report for Georgia and surrounding area
The bulletin notes showers in Georgia then clearing with Wednesday fair skies. Winds will be light and variable. It lists low and high temperatures, mean temperature, normal temperature, and rainfall since the start of the month. Data from several stations show total inches and measurements since January 1.
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