Pathetic plea marks start of Kate King trial in Jones county
Mrs Kate King, indicted for plotting her husband James King’s death, faces an eleven-member jury in Jones County. Testimony covered alleged confession and damning statements by Dr T A White and neighbors. King claimed she was a faithful wife and mother, while Wilburn’s alleged affair and motive dominate the case. Court proceedings opened with jurors questioned and attorneys arguing admissibility of key evidence.
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New Trial Demand Sparks Georgia Jury Law Battle
Hooper and Dorsey clash over a request for a new trial in the Frank case. Solicitor General argues granting would undermine state law and public justice, saying it would tear down the verdict and shake Georgia’s jury system. Hearing adjourned to resume next morning in the state capitol.
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Be Sure of Long Life Be Sure of Long Life
The index to the want ads page lists items and notices under a long life theme. It compiles classifications, prices, and brief descriptions for readers seeking durable goods and services.
Fire Threatens Central Block in Marietta Street Blaze
Fire originating in the basement of the Independent cafe at 1344 Marietta street spread rapidly, threatening the entire block. Sun fire companies battled the flames, saving many buildings as patrons fled in night clothing from Williams House No 4 and Hillburn hotel. The Bonita theater suffered heavy damage to scenery and stock.
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Jealous Man Shoots Woman and Himself in Virginia
In Asheville Virginia on October 27 Mrs Margaret Shaffer was killed in her home in the presence of her mother by Lee Jones who then shot himself. Jones fired two bullets into Mrs Shaffer’s side and then killed himself with a pistol in his mouth. Jealousy is said to have driven the crime.
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Sex hygiene course in Chicago schools begins
Chicago October 27 sex hygiene as part of the regular curriculum of Chicago high schools was inaugurated today with six lectures in five institutions. Physicians were appointed to deliver the talks. Four sessions addressed boys and two girls in segregated meetings. Diseases and mating instincts were discussed in simple but unmistakable terms.
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Miss Katherine Elkins Weds William Hitt in Sudden Washington Ceremony
Miss Katherine Elkins daughter of the late Senator Stephen Elkins married William F. Hitt in a swift informal ceremony here this afternoon. Hitt, once a Washington society figure, had long admired Elkins, and the wedding surprised many from diplomatic and society circles. The bride’s mother resides in Washington DC.
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Teased as poor shot she hits husband in hunting accident
Savannah Georgia October 27 special W F Chapman a prominent contractor was critically injured at a local hospital when a gun fired by his wife during a hunting outing near their country home. She believed the gun safe to operate and accidently discharged birdshot into his neck. He was carried home then to a hospital for an operation and doctors expect him to recover.
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Plaza plans to be discussed at city hall meeting
Preliminary plans for Atlanta's 1.5 million plaza project will be reviewed by city council and chamber committees at city hall Tuesday at 11 am. Members seek plans from all angles and aim to present a single favored plan to the Western and Atlantic commission for legislative approval.
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Wilson Seeks Moral Lead In Latin America Policy
President Woodrow Wilson addressed the Southern Commercial Congress in Mobile Alabama detailing U S aims to aid Latin American republics against foreign exploitation. He rejected territorial conquest and urged emancipation from concessionary interests while stressing constitutional liberty and a moral, not expedient, foreign policy.
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Fear and irregularity cloud Huerta election reports
Reports from Vera Cruz and Mexico City indicate voter fear and low turnout in the Huerta presidential election. Officials say many ballots may be voided as illegal, with returns required from a majority of districts to judge legality.
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Note to the Powers From United States
Washington reports from the British foreign office claim Great Britain will act without U S consultation in the Mexican situation after the southern republic elections. The dispatches renew talk of a concerted Mexican policy among the powers and indicate Secretary Bryan may present a plan to gain collective action.
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Principal pictures listed for Atlanta theaters in Constitution
A page eight notice in The Constitution lists the principal pictures showing today at leading Atlanta movie houses. The announcements will appear daily in the paper.
Weather Prophecy Forecasts Generally Fair Conditions
Weather forecast notes generally fair conditions with cooler eastern and southern portions. Local report shows lowest temperatures around 66, mean around 58, and little rainfall in past 22 hours. Rainfall since month start totals 0.06 inches, with a 3.3 percent deficiency since January 1.
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