Jones Not Prisoner Yet in Pendency of Appeal
In Columbia on February 12 special dispatches detail that John J Jones, convicted of killing Abe Pearistine at Branchville, has not abandoned his appeal and is conducting a pardon campaign from the penitentiary. Officials say he has not begun serving his sentence and remains free of stripes while pursuing legal remedies.
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Mistrial Declared in Ammon Case Over Fowler Murder
In Union on February 10 a mistrial was ordered in the Hu Stall versus Curtis Am mons murder case over Claude Fowler’s death on December 14, 1940. Jurors stood 11 for acquittal and one for conviction after an all night deliberation. Judge Wilson discharged the jury this morning. Defense witnesses were noted as a key factor.
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Governor Hoke Smith exposes plot to scatter boll weevils
Atlanta, Feb 11. Governor-elect Hoke Smith released a letter claiming a plan to spread 100000 live boll weevils in Georgia and South Carolina cotton districts. The letter described the abortive scheme and the writer offered steps to thwart it. an investigation is by Commissioner Hludsen and Atty HIOMOTORIST Ler Woeshan.
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Jesters and humorists from Russia and Europe
A collage of historical anecdotes on the jester Balakireff and Peter the Great, plus a brief society note from Dillon about the marriage of Siv Mobley and Ada Smith, and a dramatic report from Odessa alleging deadly neglect at a foundling hospital, with closures and investigations.
State Capitol agenda dominates delays as bills linger
Governor and General Assembly debate the appropriation bill and key reforms. Despite talk of a gubernatorial appointment plan for special judges, no consensus forms. Important measures such as tax reform and highway funding stall, with adjournment pushed to next session amid ongoing legislative wrangles.
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