Godbee murder trial opens amid crowd and dramatic testimony
In Jenkins County the Godbee murder case unfolds with Edna Godbee on the stand describing the tragedy from the Millen post office scene. Witnesses recount shots fired at close range, a courtroom packed with spectators including distant visitors, and tense jury selection as Judge Hammond pushes toward evening deliberations.
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Manly Leaves Cedartown as Express Agent Resigns
R R Wantey, agent of the Southern Express Company in Cedartown for four to five years, has resigned. C A Wicker of Rome, formerly cashier of the office, will succeed him. Mr Manley will remain with the company but relocate to another home.
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Rome
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Cedartown Schools to Open on September 15
Cedartown readsied for Monday opening of public schools with Superintendent J H Parks leading preparations. A strong corps of teachers is in place and attendance is expected to reach a new record.
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Cedartown
J HE Parks
Mrs Godbee on Stand in Her Own Behalf
The testimony recounts Mrs Godbee describing a volatile marriage with Tuage Godbee marked by morphine addiction threats and separations. She details attempts at divorce, a college contract for her daughter, and public harassment by Godbee including hostile letters and a confrontation at a post office where she says she carried a pistol for defense.
Fragmentary confession of a killing with references to fear and motive
The speaker recalls firing a pistol during a confrontation, claiming fear of an armed man kept them from continuing. They remember shooting at him but do not recall hitting a woman or intending to. They describe distress over Mrs Boyer and note their own daughter and love.
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Wolf Lamar Arrest Shocks Senate Impersonation Case
Lamar, a former Wall Street broker, was arrested after impersonating Congressmen in a scheme to influence Edward Lauterbach of Union Pacific. Indictments in New York accuse him of impersonating federal officers to defraud. Extradition from the District of Columbia is slow. Lamar will challenge the case at arraignment and may seek habeas corpus if ordered.
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Gold Fishes and Water Plants At Downtown Fountain
A mother shopping downtown loses track of her little son who climbs into a tank filled with goldfishes and water plants. Clerks rush to the edge as the boy shouts I ketched a fish while splashing in waist deep water. mother helps him dry off after the soggy mishap.
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Baptist Association Meeting at Berwin Ga
The Baptist association representing thirty seven churches with over 6900 members held its annual session at Berwin Georgia with the Friendship church. George W Fleetwood was re elected moderator and Rowland Whalton was chosen as clerk. Reports showed gains in numbers and finances as the session focused on education board interests. The meeting adjourns Friday.
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Berwin Ga
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Bennett
Atlanta
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Rome Youths Arrested on Burglary Charge
Thomas Beard Jr and Joe Tilers, youths about twelve years old, were jailed in Floyd County on burglary charges. They could not post $200 bond each, set by Justice of the Peace T B French yesterday. It is alleged they broke into the home of Matthew Beard, a kinsman of Thomas.
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Joe Tilers
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T B
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Mass Meeting in Rome Plans City Hospital Fund
A mass meeting of citizens at the Cherokee hotel September 11 endorsed a plan to raise 40 900 dollars for a city and county general hospital. A governing board was chosen and committees appointed to carry on the work, with many ladies attending the event.
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Home for Poor Lumber Men in St Lenis Sioux City
The Concatenatea Order of Hoo Hoo closed its annual convention tonight approving a fund of 32000 to aid indigent lumbermen and workers in adjacent industries. Winnipeg Can was chosen as the site for next year’s meeting to organize relief for fire sufferers.
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St Lenis Mn
Concatenatea Order of
Death of Dr Conard Trieber noted in St Louis dispatch
A cable dispatch from St Louis reports the death of De Conrad Trieber, a retired professor of ancient history at the College of Frankfort in Germany. He was 66, brother of Fedea Jacob Trieber of Little Rock, Arkansas, and authored numerous historical works. His large private library was donated to the city of Frankfort.
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McNaughton Wins in Prison Board Vote for Pardons
The prison commission recommended a full pardon for Dr W J McNaughton, condemned for the murder of Fred Flanders, with the governor to decide. Davidson and Rainey favored clemency, while Petterson urged commuting the death sentence to life. The lengthy opinions accuse the trial of weaknesses and question the conspiracy with Mrs Flanders.
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Lanford Faces Funding Cut in Wary Prostitution Busts
Chief Lanford of the city department reveals funds are exhausted for prosecuting liquor violations. An appropriation of 359 is gone and Mayor Woodward will not authorize more, hindering the crackdown. Lanford laments inability to continue trials without funds. He mentions payments to informants and delays in pursuing suspects dubbed tigers.
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Live Wire Take Notice in Georgia Sales Manager Wanted
Take notice for a sales manager position in Georgia. Established 35 years, big pay, seek a strong single male sales professional not a two-house fighter. Show up Friday at Piedmont Hotel from 8:30 to 12 noon, room 521 Wim Lowe, sales manager.
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Congressman Wilder Over The Great Divide
Washington September 21 Representative William Henry Wilder of the third Massachusetts district died tonight after a long illness. A Maine native born in Belfast he moved to Massachusetts in 1886 becoming a merchant, inventor, lawyer and patent expert. A Republican, he served in the sixth, seventh and was re elected to the eighth Congress. He is survived by a widow two sons and three daughters from his first wife.
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You Can Stop a Carbuncle After It Forms
A health tip promoting DR PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL as a remedy to halt the progression of a carbuncle after it begins forming, priced at $100. The advice emphasizes early treatment and antiseptic care to prevent worsening.
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