Conley Indicted by Jury in Frank Case Dates Set
Leo M. Frank murder case developments include Jim Conley, a National Pencil factory sweeper, indicted on two counts by a Fulton grand jury. One felony alleging concealment of the body and one misdemeanor for concealing knowledge from officers. Bond totals 5009 dollars. possible plea and cooperation could affect sentences. Trial anticipated this month pending further action.
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Conley
Sonley
Necro
Frank
Masons from Thomasville to Attend Boston Convention
A delegation from the Thomasville lodge will travel to Boston tomorrow to attend the convention of Thomas county Masons in Seaglow. The event is anticipated to be especially interesting for attendees and observers alike.
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Thomasville
Thomasville Lodge
Boston
Thomas County Masons
Seaglow
Maner Indicted for Assault with Intent to Murder
Maner, accused of shooting Officer C F Preston on September 1, was indicted yesterday by the grand jury for assault with intent to murder. Preston suffered a minor thigh wound. Maner was held on a $1,000 bond. Witnesses named include Claud Weatherwood Ola Brown Mrs I M Pace Mrs I M Durham and J T Cook.
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Maner
C. F. Preston
Kennedy and
Latimer Streets
Preston
Claud Weatherwood
Ola Brown
Dorsey Seeks Athens Mayoralty Return
Athens Ga September 9 Special municipal politics begin with W E Dorsey former two term mayor announcing his candidacy for Athens mayor He had been expected to retire from politics and faces likely little opposition since H J Rowe cannot run again for business reasons Dorsey’s bid restarts the campaign scene with strong support from friends.
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Athens
W. E. Dorsey
H. 3. Rowe
Dorsey
Corb Is Acquitted On Killing Charge
Waycross Ga September 9 Special Following a lengthy hearing W Cobb charged with killing J Crawford at Monroe in Charlton county and who was himself seriously injured in the free-for-all Eight was today advised of his acquittal and unless the grand jury decides to investigate and indict him Cobb is clear of the charge George and Harley Crawford brothers of the deceased charged with fault with intent to murder were also turned loose because Cobb was unable to swear they were the men who attacked him on August 4 the Lime Crawford was killed Cobb has not yet recovered from the knife wounds fourteen in number inflicted at Monta
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Waycress
W. Cobb
King J. Crawford
Monroe
Charlton County
Cobb
George and
Harley Crawford
Deveclased
Crawford
Monta
Sympathy for Ollie Taylor surfaces again pardon appeal
A petition from Baisey Idaho requesting a gubernatorial pardon for Ollie Taylor, who was paroled from reform school two months ago after an eleven year term for theft, was sent to the waste basket by Secretary Perry. The agitation over his alleged crime is described as unwarranted.
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Ollie Taylor
Baisey
Idaho
Slaton
Perry
Reform School
Atlanta Chamber Activities Plans for a Big Corn Show
The Atlanta chamber moves to present a corn show exhibit twice as large as last year. H. G. Hastings chairs the show committee with W. H. Leahy coordinating in Cooper’s absence. They plan to entertain arriving boys and house them with prominent residents. W. O. Leahy arranges transport for a Macon trip on September 16 with a special rail rate of 3.60 round trip. Cooper, secretary for 10 to 12 years, is returning from Europe by October 1 in improved health.
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Chamber of Commerce
H. G. Hastings
W. H. Leahy
Chamber
Cooper
Atlanta
Macon
W. OH. Leahy
Atlanta Chamber
State Chamber
Merce
Southern Railroad
Houser Urges Better Traffic System for Atlanta
Fred Houser head of the convention bureau calls for a stronger police crowd system and a modern traffic plan in Atlanta. He suggests spending 19 million to buy whistles for traffic officers to direct crowds, reduce congestion and accidents, and ease city movement during major conventions like the Shriners.
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Houser
Allanta
Atlanta
Fred Houser
Convention Bureau
Mr. Houser
Sellers to Continue as Mercer President
Macon Ga September 9 Special Professor J F Sellers has been named chairman of Mercer University’s faculty and will continue as acting president A telegram from Judge J G McCall chairman of the board confirms the move It is expected he may serve until the Baptist convention in Gainesville later this year He has earned broad respect and may decline the presidency to pursue chemical research as a professor.
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Macon
J. F. Sellers
Mercer University
J. G.mccall
Mercer
Sellers
Gainesville
Heing
Xtia
Chemiatry
Dismembered body found along rails near Americas Ga
A Seaboard freight train in Americas Georgia discovered a dismembered hand and arm under a car, with the bloody hand gripping a steel rod. Investigators say the man was murdered near Plains and his body placed on a box car rod. Parts lay along the track for ten miles. Two African American men were jailed on homicide charges.
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Americas
Seaboard
Pialns
Quick Justice Meted to This Black Slayer in Decatur
Judge L. Bean in Decatur sentenced George Oliver to die within hours after a witness spoke. Oliver, a meero, was convicted of slaying Oscar Glenn on July 24 amid a clash involving his half-witted brother and an unknown Black man. Witnesses said Oliver struck Glenn after warning he was pursuing an innocent bystander. L. J. Steel, his attorney, did not deny the weight of the crime but urged life imprisonment. The jury did not recommend mercy.
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L. 5. Bean
Decatur
George Oliver
Oliver
Oscar Glenn
Aatz
Glenn
L. J. Steel
Loud Gas Explosion in Secretary Bryan's Office
A worker replacing gas fixtures in Secretary Bryan's office at the state department ignited a taper into a ceiling hole. A loud explosion and plaster downfall startled the room but the electrician and companions escaped unharmed. The incident caused department-wide excitement.
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Washington
Bryan
State Department
Round Trip Atlanta to Chattanooga Ticket Offer
W. and A. R. R. announces round trip fares from Atlanta to Chattanooga at two dollars. Train leaves Atlanta at 8:35 a m on Thursday September 11 1913 and returns by 7:35 p m Saturday September 13 1913. C E H Harman is General Passenger Agent.
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Atlanta
Chattanooga
C. E H. Harman
Smith to stump for Adams against Bell in Georgia race
Gainesville Ga September 9 reports say Senator Smith may endorse Colonel J Q Adams in the anti Bell effort. Bell counters that outsiders cannot dictate district choices. The opposition eyes Adams with Smith possibly campaigning, while Bell vows to confront any such move and a brass band may respond.
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Gainesville
Smith
Tom Bell
J. Q. Adams
Adams
Bell
Famane Brass Band
Holder
Watkins
Charters
Washington
Adame
Loss at Hot Springs fixed at $2,250,000
Arkansas report from Hot Springs states property loss in the Terent great Yfre reached $2,280,000 with $1,500,000 in coverage. Thirty two and a half blocks burned, 618 buildings, 84 brick, 12 brick vermeted, 423 frame. Fire spread blamed on poor construction and inadequate water, equipment, winds. State fair preparations proceed. tents from Fort Logan H. Reed aid the homeless. relief and cleanup underway. large scale rebuilding planned.
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Hot Springs
Ark
J. & Sheei
V. Little Rock
Arkansas Actuark Bureau
Terent Great Yfre
Tosa
Fort Logan
H. Reot
Little Hook
Hartwell Hosts Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Meet
The Georgia Dairy and Live Stock association held its semi annual convention in Hartwell Ga with Captain C W Parker presiding. Agricultural Commissioner James D Price gave the keynote urging dairymen to join the dairy crusade. others addressed the meeting. The next presidential contest is expected in Athens in January.
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Hartwell
Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Association
C. W. Parker
Fiberton
Hart Country
James D. Price
Atlanta
D Airymen
M.P. Jarnagin
The
State College
Hunnicutt
Petter Bahnsen
Athens
General Dodge Pronounced Cured and Leaves for Home
General Grenville Dodge aged 32 at Councy Bluffs Iowa was pronounced cured after a serious operation and left Rochester Minnesota tonight in a private car for his home. He is described as one of the few surviving major generals of the old war.
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General Dodge
Rochester
Minn
Grenville Dodge
Councy Bluffs
Iowa
TWO LADIES WOUNDED BY 10-YEAR-OLD NEGRO AT MILLEN
In Millen Georgia two women, Dr. L. Wimberly and Miss Butler, were wounded when a 10 year old boy fired a shotgun from a buggy near the Littlefield Place. The youths, aged 12 and 16, are jailed in Jenkins county. Mrs Wimberly received multiple wounds. Butler’s injuries were serious but not life threatening.
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Millen
Wimberly
Alle Butler
Littlefield Place
Milles
Charlie Browne
Whmberly
Butler
Jenkins County
LaGrange Chamber Directors Report Strong Progress
LaGrange Ga September 9 The LaGrange Chamber of Commerce directors held their semi monthly meeting with intense enthusiasm. Optimism about crop prospects and prices, bustling business activity, and LaGrange publicity sparked a strong spirit of progress. Plans discussed envision large scale town developments and substantial investment.
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LaGrange,’ Ga
Spc
Lall
LaGrange
Banker Woods Surrenders Over $120000 Shortage
Fort Worth Texas September Michael L Woods vice president of the State National bank surrendered after embezzling about 15000 dollars of bank funds. He waived preliminary hearing and was freed on 7500 dollars bond awaiting U S district court trial. The shortage was reported to the acting Comptroller Kane last week.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Michael L. Woods
State National Bank
California
United States District Court
Woods
Compromler
Kane
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Little Mary Phagan
WML Hoyt Shc CO
Minkers
Wanchester
Beacon Shoe Store
Peachtree St
Atlanta, Ga
Rex
Iron Trail
Beach
Alaska
RE. Maner
C F. Preston
Corb
Cole Book Company
Whitehall
Kryptor
Walter Ballard
Optigal Company
Peachtree Street
Eee
Rie
Atlanta’ Chamber
Baptist Convention
Col. J. O. Adams
Livestock Association
Lagrange Chamber
Quali
Paci
New Orleans
Braumont
Avice
Office For Information and Literature
BP. Bartlett
Bean
Louisiana
Address Industrial Bureau
Sunset Central Lines
Houston
Tex
Schlitz
Die Theorie Und Praxit der Maighereitung Und Biersfabrikation
Julius E.thausing
Leipzig
iGel
Samiuels & Co
Wade
Aa Ag
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