Defense of Huff to Begin Today in Georgia Court
In Macon Georgia May 31 special report says the government rested its case against Colonel W A Huff on contempt of court for alleged efforts to obstruct justice and threaten Judge Emory Speer. The defense will start presenting evidence tomorrow with Speer expected as a witness for Huff.
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Macon
Speer
W A Huff
Emory Speer
United States District Court
Tomorow
Wltneam
Thomas & Felder
Huff
Gemurrer
Felder
Speers
Resinol Soap and Ointment Offer Trial Use
An advertisement promotes Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment to stop itching from eczema rash ringworm and scalp eruptions. It claims quick relief from pimples redness roughness and dandruff and offers free samples with directions. Physicians have prescribed Resinol for eighteen years and druggists sell the products nationwide.
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Baltimore
Denial and Contempt Case Involving Colonel Huff
The defense and government spar over alleged contempt related to a letter from Colonel Huff to Judge Speer. The court weighs whether it can purge contempt while witnesses discuss whether court was in session, the letter’s delivery, and possible public publication. Judge Grubb rules the case may proceed. defense requests time to prepare further response.
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Hoff
Justica
Speer
Grubb
Huff
Vineville
Hig Chamber
Theneporter
IG Cannon
Judge Speer
Hust
Turkey Trot Cards Rejected by Chief City Magistrate
Chief City Magistrate McAdoo refused to ban picture post cards showing the turkey trot. He discharged a postcard dealer brought before him by Post Office Inspector Anthony Comstock and advised Comstock to focus on fashionable venues where the dance was performed.
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New York
Magstrata McAdoo
Post Office
Anthony Comstock
Comstock
Griffin Warring Over Auto Truck Public Display in Griffin
In Griffin Georgia on May 21 a four month dispute between Mayor J H Smith and the city council over purchasing an auto fire truck nears a climax as the truck is to be exhibited on main street. The fight centers on bid review and council’s decision to buy from a specific company with annual payments, risking treasury strain and jeopardizing funds for water mains and other city obligations. Citizens express deep concern over the financial impact and governance.
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Griffin
J H Smith
Griffin City
Smith
Corneil
Watermelons Influx Sparks Summer Hype In Train Yard
Florida grown first carload arrives at Central of Georgia freight yard on Broad Street. T F Goodwin & Co will handle wholesale sales as Georgia fruit soon follows from south Georgia farms. Early reports praise juicy quality and eagerness for summer fruit among local crowds.
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Florida
Tom Watson
Central of Georgia
T F Goodwin & Co
Prince
Broad Street
South Georgia
Spe
Freeman Granted 150000 Bond After Conviction Appeal
Albert Freeman, convicted with Julian Hawthorne and others of defrauding investors using the Mafla, was released on $150,000 bail this afternoon pending appeal. He faces a five year sentence and has been jailed since his March 4 conviction as loyal friends in court provided funds and securities for his bona fide release.
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Freeman
New York
Albert Freeman
Julian Hawthorne
Cure Advert: Cuticura Soap and Ointment Claim
A dated testimonial from 1912 describes severe facial pimples spreading to the body and burning itching. The patient credits six months of Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment with complete cure. The ad promotes soap and ointment prices and free samples via Cuticura, Boston.
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Rickey Bt
Houston
Tex
Alice Stans
Deelers
Dept
Boston
Royal Guests Gather for the Royal Wedding in Berlin
Berlin May 21 The wedding of Victoria Luise daughter of the German emperor to Prince Ernest August of Cumberland draws royal attention as King George and Queen Mary of England arrive with Emperor William and the empress. The procession through Berlin featured guard reviews, cavalry escorts, and cheerful crowds under brilliant sunshine.
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Berlin
Hohenzollern
Wweather
Prineses
Victoria Luise
Empeross
Prince Ernest August
Cumberland
King George
Queen Mary
England
Ernest August
Emperor Willem
Frederick Wil- Mam
George
Emperor William
Guard of Honor
Guarda Army Corps
Zeppelin
Hansen
Rathenow
Soldiers of France in Mutinous Mood
Paris May 21 French soldiers oppose a one year extension to stay in active service beyond their two year term. Garrison towns report demonstrations. Toulon remonstrators tried and sentenced to endure remaining term with disciplinary battalion in northern Africa. Macon crowd of 109 sang The International and condemned three year service term.
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Paris
Toulon
Taday
Africa
Macon
Pirkle Ends Own Life Near Gainesville Home
Gainesville Ga May 21 Special ZF Pirkie living three miles below Gainesville was found in a barn this morning with his throat cut from ear to ear. He died at once after using a razor to end his life. He had been troubled for some time and his death shocks his family and kin. He leaves a family.
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Gainesville
Pirkie
Three Women Cops on the Frisco Police Force
San Francisco officials announce a plan to add twenty five police officers with three women chosen. The board of supervisors approved the action last night and said the force of women will be increased as conditions warrant.
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San Francisco
Board of Supervisors
Islet of Chryasie Located Near Lemmos Found
Greek government archaeologist identifies a submerged seabed island near Lemnos as Islet of Chryasie. The site was submerged at the start of the second century BCE and is now confirmed as a newly found ancient islet.
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Athens
Greece
Lemmos
Chryasie
Watson Urged for Hawaiian Territorial Governor Post
Washington May 21 senators from Mississippi urged President Wilson to appoint Edward Watson as governor of the Hawaiian Islands. They pressed for a rapid decision, citing Watson experience and suitability for the role amid continued territorial governance questions.
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Washington
Senator Vardaman
Mississippi
Wilson
Edward Watson
Georgia Experiment Station Seeks State Aid Stressed by Director
In his Isat report director Martin V Calvin warns Georgia has not funded the Griffin state experiment station since 1891. He urges $4000 from the legislature, notes reliance on federal support, compares station and college roles, and cites dynamiting land tests, sweet potato trials with Triumph yielding 457 bushels per acre, and efforts to breed cotton seed resistant to black root.
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Griffin
Conner
Martin V Calvin
United States
Detch
Adams
Nolle Prossed in Milltown Fishing Case Amicable Settlement
In Milltown court yesterday Jenue Mercer the late game commissioner nolle pressed the case involving fishing rights and alleged threats to mob Gams Warden MF Sotsclair. The defendants agreed to assist the warden in enforcing state game law and pledged no further violations, with the agreement signed by court order andMercer returning to Atlanta predicting stricter enforcement in the district.
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MF Sotsclair
Milltown
Jenue Mercer
Nolle
Jessa Mercer
Atlanta
Bomb hits Royal Observatory in Edinburgh
A bomb exploded early today in the west dome of the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh. The building escaped serious damage but instruments were deranged as heavy doors blew open and glass and woodwork shattered. Police report point to two women militants. Professor Ralph A Sampson notes evidence suggests their involvement.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Royal Observatory
Ralph A Sampson
Astronomer Royal
Baseball breaks jaw of college player in Missouri
Columbia Missouri May 21 A college student Vige Georg ian Clark of Rolla Missouri suffered a fractured jaw while playing baseball. Clark a sophomore team captain and catcher, was struck by a foul ball during a practice game at the university gymnasium.
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Columbia
Vige Georgian Clark
Rolla
University of Missouri
Misouri Coeda
Miss Clark
Cumberlands Accept Offer For University Property
After trustees of Cumberland University Lebanon Tennessee accepted 37500 for all interests in the university property, the Cumberland Presbyterian church commissioners adjourned and returned home. Several hundred dollars were contributed to the ministerial relief fund.
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Bowling Green
Cumberland Univer~sity
Lebanon
Tenn
Thea General Assembly of the
Cumberland Prestbyterian Church
Assailant Nabbed After Four Day Hunt In Alabama
Eufaula Alabama May 21 Special Walter Ramey 17 year old Negro boy arrested here on charge of criminal assault on a Negro girl in Dale county after a four day hunt. He was chased from Ozark to Bufalue and held here until arrival of Dale county authorities.
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Eufaula
Ala
Walter Ramey
Dale County
Ozark
Bufaule
Labor Leader Sentenced in Textile Riot Case
Benja min Legre of Bridgeport Conn, organizer for the Industrial Workers of the World, was sentenced to Auburn Prison for one year of hard labor for rioting during the recent textile strike in Little Falls N x. Before sentencing he delivered a denunciation of the capitalistic class and declared the innocence.
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Little Falls
N x
Benjamin Legre
Bridgeport
Wilkie named assistant to Chicago Railways chairman
John E. Wilkie, former head of the secret service and customs agents chief, resigns from federal service and will become assistant to Henry A. Blair, chairman of the Chicago Railways company. Secretary McAdoo sent a note of regret today.
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Washington
John E. Wilkie
Customs
Secret Service
Henry A. Blair
Chicago Railways Company
McAdoo
Wilkie
Federal Service
Dynamite Found Behind Courthouse Radiator in Dutchess County
Two sticks of dynamite with a fuse and cape attached were found behind a radiator in the corridor of the Dutchess County courthouse in Poughkeepsie New York today. Police were handicapped by an apparent absence of motive as they investigated the incident.
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Poughkeepsie
Dutcheds County
Wisconsin railroad commission slashes express rates
Madison Wis May 21 reductions averaging about 34 percent were ordered today by the Wisconsin railroad commission. The express company operating in Wisconsin including in the ruling will take effect within twenty days.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
Eivery Cxpress Company
Conain
Onler
Twenoe Aneel
Expert examines Athens Experiment Station personnel and plans
Athens May 21 Dr W Alien acting director of the office of experiment stations in Washington is in conference with Dr R J DeLoach director elect of the Georgia Experiment station and with Dr H C White. He will go to Atlanta tomorrow to discuss Georgia experiment station matters with Governor Brown before returning to Washington. He arrived from Griffin after inspecting the station and its work.
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Athens
W. Alien
Office of Experiment Stations
Washington
R J DeLoach
Georgia
Unknown Georgia Station work comment quote
The speaker declines to comment on the Georgia Station project saying he would rather not discuss the subject, reflecting a cautious stance amid inquiries about past work.
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Leen
Georgia
Robbery at Rob Jewelry Store in Jonesboro
May 21 report from Jonesboro ATK details a burglary at Rob Jewelry Store carried out by two men. They shattered two plate glass windows and selected high value watches from the show window while escaping with several precious pieces. officers have no crew yet.
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Jonesboro
Atk
Dr . R. Black and Brother
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