Dorsey Clemency Letters Stir Georgia Campaign
The Macon Telegraph-Sandy prints three letters signed by Hugh Dorsey urging executive clemency. Speakers discuss the constitution limits on gubernatorial power, citing injuries to the judiciary and the dangers of clemency as a political asset. Pardon petitions list cases including robbery, murder, burglary, and liquor selling, with Oscar Dewberry’s case noted for a fatal stabbing of Horace Dodson.
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Avis
Generil
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Dorsey
Pattle
Dowsey
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Atlanta
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Darsey
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Midelle
Loverney
Oscar Dewberry
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Horace Dodson
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The south gains a stronger, permanent cotton market due to the federal reserve bank system, treasury support, and a growing warehouse network. Atlanta leads with extensive facilities, enabling farmers to store cotton and obtain funds at low rates, reducing pressure to dump on the market and stabilizing prices for the future.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Treasury
Federal Reserve
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Judge Refuses New Trial In Georgia Executions Controversy
The article reports on a Georgia case where Judge Phos AS denied a new trial for a young white defendant while a governor’s clemency stance remains uncertain. Dorsey and the county sheriff visited the governor to seek commute to life imprisonment, noting doubts about the killer’s identity. The solicitor general criticized the governor’s prior stance, arguing the record shows guilt and a deserved death sentence, while Dorsey faces scrutiny for his evolving position.
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Dorsey
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Libel for Divorce Maud Smith v Sam Smith
Maud Smith sues Sam Smith in Carroll Superior Court for divorce. Verdict granted October 10 1914. Notice to interested parties that on July 17 1916 petition to remove disabilities due to intermarriage will be heard at the October term starting October 2 1916 Maud Smith appears by filing to the clerk of the Superior Court.
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Maud Smith
Sam Smith
Carroll Superior Court
Thoughts on Advanced Subscription Rates
The article discusses widespread subscription price increases across Georgia weeklies, noting Carroll County papers face new rates on November 1 2016. It urges readers to support local papers, buy multiyear plans, and conserve old papers while publishers cite rising paper and ad costs and potential future price hikes.
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Carroll County Times
Douglasville Sentinel
Newnan Herald
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News- Hierald
Gwinnett Journal
Elberton Star
Georgina
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Georght
Carroll
Carroll County
Sage
Mayoline
Elas
Carroll Ton
Bepini
Loringtimitket
Second District Carrollton Association Meeting Minutes
The general meeting of the Second District Carrollton Association met with Salem on July 2 1916 at 10 p m with prayer services and readings from scripture. Delegates enrolled from multiple churches, officers elected, arrangements discussed, and discussions on why I love Jesus and the relation of Sunday schools to the church held. adjournment and notices of next session at Glenloch noted.
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Salem Durch
W. T. Coldwell
J. Y. Smith
John Stallings
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W. C. Fleming
Hethesdale
Crumbley
WAW
Sailors
Caldwell
A. M. Lee
W. H. Kent
Helton
Salem
Headon
J. W. McWhortier
Widener
Nixon
C. M. Spengll
Oak Grove
L. Parker
J. Y. Smithy
J. M.D. Stallings
M. A. Brown
W. T. Caldwell
T. A. Boner
Dy Nixon
J. T. Widener
A. T. Kughar
J. M
Stallings
Bro. T. Y. Stith
A. Bonner
S. D. Nixon
Glenloch
C. M. Spruell
A. D. Tyson
Bro. M. A. Brown
J. T. Layton
J.T. Widener
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T. A. Bonner
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