Delay in Hearing of Plea for Frank Delayed
The petition for a new trial in the Leon Frank case is postponed from October 4 to early December. Judge Ben Hill will hear the extended petition arguments after Solicitor Hugh M Dorsey has time to prepare. The delay shifts argument to Judge L S Roan and then Judge Hill as state readiness remains uncertain.
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Leon Frank
Ben Hill
Fulton County
Luther Rosser
Nan
Hugh M Dorsey
L S Rean
Wil
Roan
Hill
Dorsey
Batttle
Tuberculosis Fight to Be Systematized in Atlanta
Atlanta s fight to stamp out tuberculosis, led by the Anti-Tuberculosis and Visiting Nurses association, will extend with a training school for new workers. Rosa Lowe says a meeting is set for next Tuesday at Hotel Ansley to discuss adopting a new county charter, with no changes to the association name or structure. The aim is to broaden social service work and connect tuberculosis efforts with other charities like Associated Charities.
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Atlanta
Mias Rosa Lowe
Tuberculosis Association
Ansles
Miss Lowe
Associated Charities
Tuberculosis Plan Hopes Mentioned By Miss Lows
Miss Lows on Thursday spoke about the tubercular population and said no radical changes are planned but hopes for a near perfect plant to stamp out consumption. The tuberculosis association is expected to respond in large numbers to the call for charter changes by officers and members.
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The
Tuberculosis Association
No Clemency Denied for Young J. B. Hanson
Clemency was denied by the prison commission and the governor in the case of Young J B Hanson the Atlanta law student who concealed a deed and was fined five hundred dollars or twelve months in the chain gang An appeal to the court of appeals and a later prison commission action failed Hanson was argued for by Hooper Alexander Charles McKinney B E B Brewster and others Alonza Field urged the state noting the gravity of exploiting an ill man to obtain a deed and attempt a sale or mortgage The commission refused clemency.
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Prigen Commission
J B Hanson
Atlanta
Roan
Court of Appeals
Prison Commission
Cae
Hooper Alexander
Charles McKinney
EB Brewster
Hanson
Alonza Field
Whch
Heavy docket for Fulton Grand Jurors with long session
A crowded Fulton County grand jury session opens with over a hundred cases to dispose of under Assistant Solicitor A Stephens. Rumors say extra sessions may follow to clear backlogs, including possible indictments of J Wylie Smith and murder suspect W D Partee as witnesses conclude testimony.
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Fulton Grand Jury
I“ A Stephens
J Wylie Smith
W. D Partee
Stephens
Lacks the Nerve to Kill Self in Etowah River Crisis
The mother of Charles W Anderson, living near Rome Ga, appeals to Rome authorities to drag the Etowah River for his body after he reportedly disappeared following a note claiming he would end his life over an unrequited love. The mother doubts suicide, citing epileptic fits and heart trouble. Mary Lewis dismisses the suicide claim, saying Charles lacked nerve and the note was a hoax to frighten her.
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Charles W Anderson
Etowah
Rome
Beavers
Anderson
Charles
Voorhhearth
Tim
Dalton
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Mary Lewis
Charles W. Anderson
Southwest Georgia Ready for Boll Weevil
SW Georgia is prepared for a boll weevil invasion says former Grady County representative R R Terrell of Whigham. He notes Grady’s diversified crops with syrup leading, followed by tobacco, cotton, corn and hogs, and argues multiple markets safeguard farmers if cotton suffers. Terrell spoke in Atlanta on prison commission business, stressing resilient agriculture.
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R R Terrell
Whigham
Grady County
General Assembly
Georgia
Terrell
Atlanta
Uute
Florida
Wold
Cuba
Paroled convict Romie Williams freed by Slaton
Romie Williams, a ten year manslaughter sentence from Tift county, was paroled yesterday by Governor Slaton after a two year pend ing review. He served as a trusty in Rockdale county, aiding in catching other convicts, and will be employed at two dollars salary to work with W J Eakes, Rockdale county commission chair, in continuing to pursue convicts. He is married with four children and considered entirely trustworthy by prison commissioners.
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Ronie Williams
Tift
Slaton
Brown
Wiliams
Rockdale
W. J. Eakes
Rockdale County Commission
Williams
Prion
Rainy spell lingers with mixed sun across city
Forecaster von Herrmann hints Saturday may break damp pattern as Friday showers continue. Atlanta saw intermittent rain all day with temperatures around 65 degrees, pedestrians braving showers in coats and rain gear. A year ago the city baked in 85 degree heat, while park managers anticipate heavy Sunday crowds.
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Texas
Atlanta
Philadelpha
F. von Herrmann
Agnes Scott Opens for Twenty Fifth Session in 1923
Agnes Scott college at Decatur six miles from Atlanta opened its twenty fifth annual session with a large attendance. Trustees have discontinued Agnes Scott academy, yet collegiate enrollment neared last year’s combined total. Faculty from abroad returned, including Maclean and Johnson in music, Levin in biology, and Miss McCallie in German as the college began the 1923 24 term.
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Agnes Scott College
Decatur
Atlanta
Agnes Scott Academy
Maclean and Johnson
Migs Levin
Miss McCallie
Germany
F. H. Gaines
Atlanta Scots Meet at Burns Club House Tonight
Atlanta Scottish Association plans a meeting at Burns club house at o oclock tonight led by chief A Cruickshank. Matters of importance will be discussed and all members urged to attend. In Maysville Banks Court in session September 18 reports focus on W F Morris charged with striking C L Bradshaw last spring over a small account dispute.
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Atlanta Scottish Association
Burns Club
A. Cruickshank
Banks Court
Maysville
Banks Superior Court
W. F. Morris
C. L Bradshaw
Hosiery Department Promotion Promises Value and Quality
A store notes that the hosiery department offers savings for buyers and urges testing the goods now as the new season begins. Shoppers are reminded that they should spend less overall by purchasing hosiery there and that faulty pairs will not be kept.
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England
Orrick
Fielder & Allen CO
Atlanta, LS A
Young J. B. Hanson
Sherrer
Walter Baker
Libby
California
New York
Wisconsin
Siczic
J. SG. Sherrer
Gordon
Gethany
Self
Sweetheart
Mother
Southwest
Grady
Catton
Romie Williams
Agnes Scott
Atlanta Scots
McElwain
Mesa Tatil
H. McElwain Company
Boston
Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co
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