Conley Convicted and Rehearing Sought in Senate Race
The Atlanta case centers on the foreclosure and sale of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad assets. Old Colony Trust Company seeks sale by master commissioner by April 22, with total mortgage debt around 14.4 million plus receivers certificates totaling about 4.76 million, and a grand total of roughly 22.57 million. Victor Lamar Smith named commissioner to oversee sale. adjournments possible if negotiations prove more favorable.
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Don A. Pardee
New Or
Atlanta, Igham and Atlantic Railroad
He Terminal Company
Atlane
Muller
Atlanta
Old Colony Trust Company
Boston
Victor Smith
Lamar Smith
A., Nd A
H. M. Atkinson
Preston S. Arkwright
Cer
Vrong Trust Company
Pardee
Dcates
Victor Lamar Smith
State Tax Upheld on Railroad Earnings in Ohio
ASHINGTON Feb 4 The Ohio tax law taxing intrastate gross earnings of all railroads and other corporations was declared valid by a Supreme Court decision. The ruling upholds a one percent tax on railroad earnings within the state and applies to other corporate business as well.
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Ashington
Ohio
Supreme Purt of
United States
Lieut Becker granted new trial in Rosenthal case
Albany feb 24 ex lieutenant of police Becker awaiting electrocution for Rosenthal murder is granted a new trial by the state court of appeals on a December 1913 plea. The four gunmen convicted of killing Rosenthal are Horowitz Rosenberg Chific and Mueller and must die in the electric chair.
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Albany
N. Y
Charles Becker
Sing Sing
Herman Rosenthal
New York City
State Court of Appeals
Becker
New York
Rosenthal
U Harry Horowitz
Hoke Smith Sick at Home in Washington
Washington on February 24 reported Senator Hoke Smith confined to his California street home with grip like illness. After returning from Senator Bacon's funeral he resumed work but suffered severe grip symptoms and remained in bed anticipating no outing before week’s end.
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Hoke Smith
Washington
California Street
Bacon
Mrs Oelrichs Wins 5300 At Bridge In Palm Beach
Palm Beach February 24 Mrs Hermann Oelrichs of New York is reported to have won 4000 in one night and 600 and 700 on other nights at bridge. Her winnings are said to be larger than those of any other woman here this season.
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Palm Beach
Hermann Oelrichs
New York
Taft Says Washington Swore In Service Inference
Former President Taft speaking in Northampton Massachusetts on February 24 claimed Washington swore an oath of service. He argued Washington served as president and thus swore in that capacity. The remark ties Washington to duties of leadership and public service.
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Northampton
Mass
Taft
George Washington
Moonlight Schools Win Barton Medal
Louisville february twenty fourth Clara Barton medal awarded to Mrs Cora Wilson Stewart for founding Moonlight Schools aiding literacy in Kentucky mountains and reducing illiteracy.
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Moonlight
Barton
Louisville
Clara Barton
Cora Wilson Stewart
Kentucky Mountains
Uncertainty Noted in Want Ad Appeal for Quick Cash
An old American and Georgian want ad claims certainty in results, urging readers to state their need clearly and submit to a fast public response. The notice emphasizes decisive wording to attract attention and prompt cash offers.
Governor Slaton notes Howell withdrawal from Senatorship race
The article details Clark Howell's withdrawal from consideration for the ad interim U.S. Senate seat, Governor Slaton’s acknowledgement that Howell would have been named Senator had he not withdrawn, and the likely appointment going to South Georgia. It also discusses Governor Brown as a possible candidate and Vereen's renewed push with backing from Moultrie, plus a letter from Slaton praising Howell and explaining the decision.
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Clark Howell
Slaton
South Georgia
Howell
Brown
United States
Senate
A. O. Bacon
House of Representatives
National Democratic Executive Committee
United States Senate
John M. Slaton
Vereen
Friends of
Moultrie
Capitol
Two Fires Leave Homes Destroyed on Cooper Street
A smoke filled morning followed a fire that destroyed the Phelps and Cole homes at 214 and 212 Cooper Street in Hames. Alice Phelps, 14, saved her mother’s picture from the flames as her father rushed in to wake the family. The Cole family narrowly escaped with four children, aided by neighbors, while a relief fund formed at 200 Cooper Street to assist their reestablishment. The origin of the blaze remains unknown. In a separate matter, the Fulton County Grand Jury declined to indict officials tied to four clubs after debate on policy and public interest.
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Alice Phelps
Cooper St
George ID. Phelps
Cooper Street
Hames
B A. Cole
Mr. Cole
Alice
Mr Phelps
Phelps
Cole
Fulton County Grand Jury
Dorsey
Atlanta Athletic
University and
Piedmont
Thrower
League
Atlanta Law Enforcement League
H. M. DuBose
First Methodist Church
Grand Jury
Dollar Bill Leads to Conviction of Tiger in N C Court
In Asheville North Carolina on February 24 Carrie At king was convicted in police court of retailing liquor after a dollar bill traced from the chief of police through ten hands identified the alleged retailer. She received six months in jail. A 10 year old child testified as the star witness and helped catch the liquor.
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Asheville
N. C
Carrie Atking
Hans
Green Hair Triggers Rumpus at Globe Theater
In New York on February 24 the sight of green hair in public sparked a near riot at the Globe Theater as several men refused to return to their seats after leaving the venue.
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New York
Globe Theater
Playhouse
Pet Rabbit Puts Dog And Feline to Flight
In Haworth New Jersey on February 24 a pet rabbit named Peter owned by Reverend Mr. Jones treed a tomcat chased a dog two miles and badly frightened William Cilley who attempted to pet the rabbit.
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Haworth
N. J
Peter
Mr. Jones
William Cilley
Mary Phagan murder case moves in Frank saga
Tuesday's developments center on Jim Conley's conviction as an accessory after the fact in Mary Phagan's murder and Leo Frank's counsel filing a motion for a Supreme Court rehearing. The trial reveals hair evidence disputes, a 12 month chain gang sentence, and no oral argument on the motion as prosecutors seek anew trial if needed.
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Jim Conley
Mary Phagan
Leo Frank
Supreme Court
Frank
H. F. Harris
Mary Phaguan
Harris
Albert McKnight
Conley
So- Mestor
Dorsey
Leo M. Frank
San Negro
Arthur White
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