Finding Wife Dead He Kills Himself in Georgia
Macon Georgia May 2 A J Chapman 40 who ran a grocery in the city five years was so grieved by his wife s death found today that he fired a bullet into his brain and died instantly The coroner ruled the death rural Chapman s wife and her son Clarence went to fetch a doctor while Chapman s brother in law F R Christian entered the home and found the body Christian said Chapman acted like a madman when the wife was found dead and knocked him to the floor Christian saw Chapman pointing a pistol at his own temple before he shot himself The son entered four minutes later with a doctor to find both parents dead Holmes Pleads Guilty Macon Georgia May 2 Special W F P Holmes former city marshal charged with embezzlement withdrew his not guilty plea after eleven jurors were selected and pleaded guilty Judge H A Mathews deferred sentencing until tomorrow morning when a punishment plea will be considered The penalty for embezzlement ranges two to seven years Alderman P L Hay said he would file a petition to protest leniency Holmes admitted to city officials months ago that he was short in funds
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Removal Dispute Over Account Shortage In Holmes Case
In Macon Georgia on May 27 a dispute arose over the amount of a shortage alleged by auditors versus Holmes claim that the sum is much smaller. The article notes his removal from office and ongoing disagreement over the shortage size. Meanwhile the city bans new beer licenses and limits locker clubs as council reviews permits. J W Harris and Nat Harris met on Mulberry Street for the governorship race, shaking hands and pledging friendship amid the campaign.
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Pelham Man Kills Self at Home in Camilla
B C Powell 49, son of former county school commissioner J H Powell, shot himself in the temple at his mother's Camilla home between midnight and morning. A note cited ill health and inability to provide for his family. He had lived in Texas until six months ago and was buried there this afternoon beside kin.
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Brenan Commencement Program Is Changed
Gainesville May 27 Special Changes to Brenan College commencement due to the death of Mrs TF Simmons wife of Associate President Simmons of Brenan were announced by Pr H J Pearce. The board decided the regular sermon would be preached Sunday morning at the college and the graduating exercises would be held Monday night in the auditorium with diplomas awarded. Dr Pearce will deliver the baccalaureate address to the class. The public is invited to both services and a large attendance is hoped for.
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Uncle Sam Oil men found not guilty in Osage land lease case
Oklahoma City law notes nine defendants including Tucker of Kansas City and A L Wilson were acquitted after a trial exceeding a month. The jury deliberated 23 minutes. Other named defendants were William Plumb TJ Leahy Gascott Sonn Palmer and several Wes Dial, Edward Brown, and Comstock among Pawhuska officials. The case charged conspiracy to defraud the Interior Department and to secure leases on Osage land for less than fair value without bidding.
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Convict Found Guilty By Fellow Prisoners At Sing Sing
New York May 27 A prisoner at Sing Sing was found guilty by a court of fellow inmates for stealing six pounds of cooked meat from the mess room. Warden Clancy, acting on judge recommendations, fined 360 marks and added four months to his minimum sentence. The case marked a rare prisoners court as critics accuse the warden of harsh punishments. The prisoner claimed framing. the court ordered him to wear his coat with meat inside after it was weighed, then returned with a guilty verdict and urged the penalty to deter others from taking food.
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Motorcycles Crash Into Express Wagon Kills Two Riders
In Chicago a wagon was struck by two motorcycles early today. Edward Bomark and Marie Kiernan were killed when the first bike hit the wagon and a second machine struck it as the driver ferried an unconscious man into a drug store. Marie Kiernan’s sister, aboard another vehicle, was saved when she saw the wagon’s lantern. The wagon driver, unaware of the second collision, was returning to his horses in the dark.
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World markets for Americans convenes foreign trade leaders
Washington May 27 five hundred manufacturers and representatives opened a national foreign trade convention at a banquet. Secretary Bryan outlined the administration’s goal of equal opportunity in world markets while avoiding guarantees for American risks abroad. He urged principled conduct by businessmen and pledged State Department protection for rights, not force.
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Dangerous Mineral Drug Claims in Blood Purifier Ad
An old Georgia advertisement touts 8 S 8 as a universal blood purifier. It attacks mineral remedies like mercury and arsenic, praises 8 S 8’s supposed cellular nourishment, and urges readers to consult Swift Specific Co in Atlanta Ga for guidance and a booklet.
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Stuarts Buchu and Juniper Kidney and Bladder Cure
An advertisement touts Stuarts Buchu and Juniper Compound as a remedy for kidney and bladder weakness. It claims to clear impurities, neutralize uric acids, relieve irritation, and cure diabetes, urging readers to obtain it from a druggist and drink water, with avoidance of sugar.
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