Counties Fight Over Land Claim Near Lowndes
Valdosta Ga May 22 Special The tax collector of Berrien county issued tax liens on ten to twelve landowners who have long paid taxes in Lowndes and consider themselves Lowndes citizens. Berrien claims land on the county’s northwestern border, prompting sheriff levies and an injunction. Lowndes officials seek arbitration, but Berrien moves to collect taxes since 1905. Judge W E Thomas to rule May 27.
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A garbled OCR item lists names and places with no clear event or dates. Readable fragments mention MEENA, Soran, Hinteters and local entities but lack a coherent action or outcome to summarize.
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Roosevelt remains favorite for nomination after Ohio primary
Taft supporters concede loss in Ohio while praising Roosevelt’s strength. Georgia leaders argue Roosevelt will secure the nomination on the first ballot. Prominent figures like Henry Jackson, Goree, and Mitchell rally behind Roosevelt amid post primary reactions and expectations for the Chicago convention.
Patrons of blind tigers pay $100000 for river water
Whisky drinkers in Atlanta paid over 100000 dollars for water sold as whisky in the past three months. Two deputies exposed a scheme where bottles were drilled to remove two thirds of the whisky, replaced with water and alcohol, yet preserved odor. Internal revenue agents search for the culprits behind the widespread blind tiger operation.
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Internal Revenue
Macon Moves to Silence Noise Across City
Macon Georgia May 22 Within a week the Society for the Prevention of Unnecessary Noise vows penalties for loud conduct. Alderman Dasher introduces an ordinance to mufflers and ban loud devices on bicycles motorcycles and autos. A delegation seeks broader scope to ban noise from ice wagons and bread wagons. The measure, referred to a committee, is expected to pass without opposition at the next council meeting.
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Must Be Inward Jew In Order To Be Saved
Evangelist Heynes argues at the Baptist Tabernacle that salvation requires inward Jewishness not outward lineage, quoting Paul on being Christ’s and Abraham’s heirs. He addresses a belief in Jews returning to Jerusalem before Christ’s coming, saying no prophecy supports it and no promise to Jews foresees such an event.
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Jerualem
Seaboard Round Trip to Washington for $19.35
Tickets on sale June 5 6 7 for Washington bound Seaboard round trip at 19 dollars 35 cents. Complete details available at City Ticket Office 88 Peach Tree phones 100.
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Washington and
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Seaboard
Should Auditorium Be Used to Teach Religion Debate
A Saturday Night Club program at the Carnegie Library plans a debate on using Atlanta's Auditorium for a Sunday religious service to blur creed lines. Invitations go to 606 people with doors opening for public attendance. Mary Reynolds Carter and James Morton lead the affirmative, with music and recitations by others in support.
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Atlanta
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Carter
James Morton
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Stirling Clarke
Marshall i
Twenty Years For Lep Meyer
In Macon Georgia at 3 pm Judge Hawkins sentenced Leo Meyer found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Mary Moore to twenty years in the penitentiary. Meyer wept as the sentence was read. The case likely will be appealed. Brother Albert Meyer released on own recognizance. case probably dismissed.
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Hawkins
Leo Ma&yar
Mary Moore
Meyer
Abert Meyer
Lop Meyer
You Can’t Help Having a Good Time at Warm Springs
A breezy note from Warm Springs highlights constant activity and outings with something always happening. Local attractions, gatherings, and casual events paint a lively picture of leisure and community mood.
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Warm Springs
Ridgeley Burns as Western Tennessee Flood Toll Rises
Tennessee Town Burns Ridgeley in Lake County. half the business district destroyed. Loss around 75000 dollars, with several firms affected including Gazette Publishing, Knott & Glover, Planters Bank, and Taylor Drug. Ridgeley suffered heavily amid West Tennessee flood damage.
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Nashville
Tenn
Ridgeley
Lake County
Gazette Publishing Company
Knott & Glover
W. KR. Algee
Planters’ Bank
Russell Bros. Furniture
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Taylor Drug Company
West Tennessee
Tindall Trial in Macon Today
Macon Ga May 22 Special G F Tindall who shot and killed C H Taylor a well known Macon man to have been married next day to Tindalls sister in law Miss Lula Cartes will be tried Thursday on the superior court for murder The case rivals Le o Meyer in interest Tindalls story claims mistaken identity while Miss Carter says the killing was without justification She will testify Taylor had the marriage license in his pocket and was to wed next day Georgians visit Florida seashore Hotel Continental Atlantic Beach
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G. F. Tindall
C. H. Taylor
Tindall
Lula Cartes
Leo Meyer
Taylor
Freight Handlers Strike Order Nationwide
Chicago May 22 freight handlers nationwide received notice that a general strike order has been issued by P J Flannery head of the International Brotherhood of Railway Freight Handlers. The strike was decided days ago and notifications mailed to unions. Railway managers say the strike has not seriously affected merchandise movement.
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Chicago
P. J. Flannery
International Brotherhood of Railway
Girl Ends Life With Carbolic Acid In Georgia Mill
Columbus Georgia May 22 Special Minnie Lea Reese a young woman employed at the Swift cotton mill ended her life yesterday by swallowing carbolic acid. She was alone in her department, threw the bottle from the window, and died within minutes despite efforts to save her. No reason found for the act and her cheerful mood adds to the mystery. Pellagra Victim M C Hargett Age 43 Died at home on River Road Big County wife and seven children survive. Corn Show Proposed West Georgia counties plan a Columbus event with J Phil Campbell and C M James backing the effort and many corn clubs formed in the region. Strauss Goes to The Times New York May 22 The Times will announce that Samuel Strauss formerly publisher of The New York Globe has joined its management.
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