Elton Gray Hanged in Cordele After Confession
The article reports the April hanging of Elton Gray in Cordele for the murder of his wife. It describes the execution at the jail, his calm demeanor, and claims of confession and forgiveness. It notes his age, prior flight to Coffee County, subsequent capture, trial, and burial at county expense.
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Elron Gray
Elton
Cordele
Ahe
Gupp R
Coffee County
Dooly
Supreme Cours
Now-S-Daye
Courtty
Georgia to add eight counties past legislature approval
The state legislature passed a bill to add eight counties in Georgia and the governor signed it. The proposal must still be approved by voters next November as an amendment to the constitution. If successful a 11 member commission will map new counties and locate county seats, followed by legislative sessions and elections for new county officers. Ground is not yet ready for rapid change. delays could push the schedule into next year. In Dooly county, rapid improvements are noted, with farming advances and better crops, though stock laws and land use remain under discussion.
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Georgia
Butt
Dooly
Tian
Batat
Mad Dog Myths From New York Animal Society President
John P. Haines, president of the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, outlines common beliefs about mad dogs and rabies. He debunks water fears, describes typical mad dog behavior, signs of infection, and warns owners to monitor bitten dogs for six to ten days for changes in appetite, irritability, thirst, restlessness, and glandular swelling.
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John P. Haines
New York Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Ginning Notice From Vienna Cotton Oil Company
The Vienna Cotton Oil Company will operate both up town and down town gins this season. Down town gins will handle round and square bales while up town will pack square bales only. Messrs A J Shell and C A Joiner will oversee operations, Shell at up town and Joiner at down town. The firm will not gin wet cotton, as it yields poor samples and delays customers. Patrons causing shutdowns will be charged the actual time cost.
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Vienna Cotton Oil Company
Messrs
A. J. Shell
C. A. Joiner
Mr. Shell
Mr Joiner
Down Town
Unclear excerpt on dog behavior and aggression
Fragment describes a dog’s probable wandering and mournful movement if free, away from humans and animals, with a note that ferocious dogs may attack during early excitement, while normally avoiding contact unless approached.
To the Girls Who Want to Help Themselves
An unnamed writer urges Georgia girls to take responsibility, pursue education, and support themselves. A tale of one woman who earned a business college credential with a friend's loan, then worked at a law firm, exemplifying self reliance over marriage as the easier path. The piece challenges readers to reflect on ambition, finance, and independence.
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Georgia
Uno
Charity, Duty, and a Sick Brother Entreat Help
A reflection on charity stresses that giving joy comes from spirit, not wealth. It cites Jasper Gunter, bedridden and near death from paralysis, cared for by his brother Leyi on rented land, with a forthcoming grand jury appropriation rumored to aid the unfortunate man.
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Jasper Gunter
Jaaper
Leyi
Gunter
The Largest Building in America The Capitol
The Capitol in Washington DC is described as the United States largest building. Cornerstone laid in 1798 with Washington and masons, damaged by the British in 1814, present dome begun 1856 finished 1868. The flag flew from the dome December 12 1868. Cost over 13 million dollars. Length 715 feet 4 inches width 324 feet. Grounds cover about 8 1/2 acres. Dome height 145 1/2 feet, among the world’s largest.
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Capitol Building
Washington, D.C
United States
Presa
Washington
Tta
Public hangings urged for open view at Irwin jail
Vivid crowds gathered outside the Irwin jail on a Tuesday as locals pressed for public executions. About 200 people reportedly witnessed the body being moved to a coffin with only those inside the hall seeing the scene. A bill to authorize public hangings is urged.
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Hilton
Bev
Ile
Mulatto
the Mad Dog
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Irwin County
Irwinville
Vitzgerala
McCrimmon
Roychelle
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