Georgia Governor hints at pardons amid prison visit
The governor of Georgia visited the state prison farm to probe the Lea Krink attack and signaled plans to grant clemency to Kilgar Stripling, with expectations of pardoning other convicts as his term proceeds. The piece also touches on education, editors’ observations, and rustic humor from a Piney Woods trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea Krink
Nat Harris
Kilgar Stripling
Hareris
Sone
Sis Bil-Billy
Piney-Woods
Georgia
Judge Russell Cleared as Courts Guard Public Trust
The dismissal of charges against Judge Richard B. Russell of the court of appeals pleases his supporters and Georgia readers who seek a judiciary above suspicion. The piece notes Russell’s integrity and the believability of a vindicating outcome for the state’s legal system. Senator Moon proposes a bill to curb legislature time spent on local charter changes, arguing such matters burden state finances and offer little general interest.
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Richard B. Russell
Court of Appeals
Manyone
Georgia
Dick Russell
Moon
State Senate
Dade
Camden
Carsteilton
Bowdon
General Assembly
Eastman Hosts 29th Weekly Press Convention Impressions
The Week journal notes Eastman hospitality for editors from across Georgia at the Dodge county seat. It highlights town charm, the court house, the Meathin tribute, and a multi-city outing to McRae Selena Bramble, Jaybird Springs, and Brunswick. The piece touts South Georgia development, roads, and Wayne Carroll comparisons for settlers.
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Eastman
South Georgia
Free Press
Hennest E. Persons
Dodge County
W. P. Cobb
Villa Rica
Cobb
Horold Garrell
Helen Mehae
Jaybird Springs
Dick Millikin
Piney-Woods
Garrelly
Telfair County
Court House
T. H. Edwards
Association
C. M. Methyin
Eastman Times-Jourinal
Georggia Weekly Press Association
W. G. Sutlive
Savannah Press
Methyin
McRae
Selena
Twin Cities
J. Kelley Simmons
Telfair Enterprise
jAlettac
South Georgia College
Brunswick
St. Simon's Island
St Simon's
Jekyl Island
United States
Jekyl
Ferninnndina
Florida
Gumberland Island
Garnegies
Dungennes
Nathanael Greene
Georgia
State Chamber of Commerce
Empire State
South
Talhah Falls
North Georgia
Massachusetts
R. M Millikin
Jesup
Wayne County
Blue Ridge
Old Yonah
Carroll
Millikin
Carroll County
Wayne
Sea Island
S. A. Roddenberg
Sam Roddenberg
Eastland Disaster Drowns Hundreds After Night Boat Capsize
Historic tragedy on the Chicago lakefront as the Eastland capsized while carrying an excursion party. The vessel licensed for 2,570 passengers carried only 771 life-saving devices leaving many to rely on life belts. Investigators note possible construction fault or negligent handling and question safety inspections.
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Eastland
Chicago
Col J Lindsay Johnson Dies in Manila at 61
Col J Lindsay Johnson longtime Rome Tribune Herald editor and prominent Georgia figure died in Manila after a stroke at age 61. He had gone there a year ago under President Wilsons census appointment for the Philippine Islands.
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Col. J. Lindsay Johnson
Rome
Tribme Herald
Manilla
Wilson
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Carroll Free Press
C. A
Ralph Meeks
Publishers
Micon
Gerrolliah
Athinta Journal
Paradise
J. Lindsay Johnson
Fitts Drug Store
First National Bank
I. C. Bledsoe
Newt Powers
Bledsoe
Alabama
Carrollton, Georgia
S.C. Maxwell
Spot Cash
Alabama Street
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