Sixth arrest in Wade mystery ties murder to poker game
Atlanta reports six men are jailed over Walter Wade’s murder. Warrants name Warren I. Johnson, 44, and Charles Chapman Jr., 22, among others. H A Harpse Weston was arrested in Webster County and placed in Preston jail. Chapman and Johnsons to be moved to Sumter jail as Dr C K Chapman prepares defense. Jule Felton and Judge J A Hixon plan to try case at Americus session. Grand Jury to meet after brief recess.
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Americus
Mystery death near Americus links poker game returns
The article reports that Wade vanished after a poker game in Americus. His $500 disappearance cash plus a coat borrowed from Walter Chapman are noted. Wade’s body was found in the Flint River eleven days later, near the murder site, with no money. Suspects and alibis are discussed as investigators probe motives.
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How to Build for Georgia Farmers in Atlanta Area
Georgia farmers may obtain TM drawings and blueprints for an efficient model building by writing to the Public Roads and Rural Engineering Bureau of the Department of Agriculture in Washington. This offers plans for dwellings barns silos corn cribs and other farm structures tailored to needs and budgets.
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Georgia
Public Roads and Rural Engineering Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Farm Structures Bureau Offers Tailored Plans For Farmers
The bureau asks applicants to state residence structure size and budget so it can provide information drawings and blueprints suited to individual needs. For example a Georgia farmer gets different structural suggestions than a northerner with sheep in cold winters.
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Georgia
London’s First Wife Keeps Daughters Despite Will
Oakland, Dec. Despite Jack London bequeathing most of his $100000 estate to Charmion London, his second wife, his daughters Joan and Bess London will stay with their mother, Mrs. Bessie London. She says she may contest the will while withholding confirmation. The daughters receive an income of 25 per month until marriage.
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Charmion McKittridge London
Joan
Bess London
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Bess
Charmion London
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