Herrin Mine Riot Probe Opens in Secret Sessions
Springfield April 10 A House committee opens a secret investigation into the Herrin mine riot with public and press barred. First witnesses expected Wednesday include Governor Small Adjutant General Black Colonel Hunter and Attorney General Brundage as preliminary proceedings begin omitting witnesses today.
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Springfield
Herrin
McCarty
House Investigion Committee
MceCarthy
Governor Small
Black
Hunter
Brundage
Illinois
McCarthy
Liam Lynch Captured After Battle With Free State Troops
Dublin April 10 reports Liam Lynch chief of staff of Irish Irregulars has been captured at Knocknasalan near New Yeatle after an engagement with Free State forces in which he was seriously wounded. The capture was confirmed at Free State headquarters this afternoon.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Liam Lynch
Free State
Lynch
Knocknasalen
New Yeatle
Widow Wins Compensatio n for Deci Case in Atlanta
Mrs Gladys Walker widow of Orby C Walker Pinkerton detective killed by Frank Dupree the Peachtree Bandit in Nat Kiser jewelry store December 1821 is entitled to compensation under the Georgia Workmen's Compensation Act a Georgia Court of Appeals decision held the injury occurred in a brief encounter and the plaintiff cannot escape liability except on.
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Atlanta
Gladys Walker
Orby C. Walker
Pinkerton
Frank Dupree
Nat Kiser
Agney Untir
Georgia Workmen’s Compensation Act
Georgia Court of Appeals
Walkers
Broad Street Brick Building Sale Shifts Local Market
In Rome on April 10 a major Broad street property sale moved 1 Broad street from Rome Mercantile Co. to Wade C. Hoyt and M. S. Lanier. The 26 foot frontage brick building stretches to West First street. Sale terms were not disclosed. W. E. Hayes purchased a five room bungalow on Etowah terrace from T. J. Simpson and improved it for occupancy. Sam J. Davis bought the brick bungalow at 910 Broad street from Mrs. J. B. Hammonds.
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Rome
Broad _ street
Broad Street
Te Rome Mercantile Co
Wade C. Hoyt
M. S. Lanier
G. A. Slaton
West First Street
W. E. Hayes
Etowah Terrace
T. J. Simpson
Sam J. Davis
J. B. Hammonds
Commissioners Prepare Welcoming Plan for Delegates
Sumter county officials outline entertainment for Georgia County Commissioners convention in Americus May 24 25. A volunteer committee will stage a luncheon barbecue and an outdoor ride, with pamphlets promoting Sumter agriculture and stock raising. The Rylander theater will host sessions at county expense.
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Georgia
Wll
Americas
Sumter
Americus
Agrculture College
Sumter County
Chamber of Commerce
Emory Rylander
Rylander
Neill Ray
Floyd Court Convenes at Floyd Superior Court
Rome April 10 The April term of Floyd Superior Court convened at 10 o clock with Judge Moses Wright presiding Civil cases start immediately with a jury list of 50 citizens summoned for the week The criminal docket will wait until the second week No grand jury action is planned this term The court typically holds grand jury sessions only in January and July
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Rome
Floyd Superior Court
Moses Wright
First Baptist to Erect 2 Story Sunday School Annex
The First Baptist congregation will build a handsome two story addition to the Sunday school annex at a cost of six to seven thousand dollars, with over five thousand already subscribed. Work will start within two weeks, interior work pending, exterior plans by Columbus architect T F Lockwood, and provision for growing beginners classes and cradle roll. Superintendent T F Gatewood announced today.
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First Baptist
T. F. Lockwood
Columbus
T. F. Gatewood
Stinnes and wife detained by French guards in Berlin train
Hugo Stinnes and his wife were held at Scharnhorst station by French railway guards who searched their baggage after boarding a sleeper train from Berlin to Essen. They were released after officials completed a thorough baggage search at the frontier station in the occupied territory.
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Dortmund
Associated Press
Hugo Stinnes
Scharnhorst
Stinnes
Berlin
Essen
Maelheim
Brenau Follies Set For Friday Night at Rylander
Brenau Follies comes to the Rylander Theatre Friday evening April 13 sponsored by Felos Club. Brenau girls promise a lively show with dozens in the cast featuring songs dances and colorful costumes. Acts include East to West Chinese numbers Cinderella and Romeo and Juliet scene with a cabaret and fashion show plus an overture.
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Americas
Brenau Hollies
Rylander Theatre
Felos Club
Felos
Brenau
Brenau Busters
Diamond Aces
Nelly Kelly
Sally
Irene
Pony Ballet
Carmen
Pierrot
Pierrette
Atlanta
Romeo
Revival Talk Sparks Big Audience at Riverside Church
Dr. Owen's sermon drew a large crowd with striking quotes about revival and faith. He said God is greater than war and preached that worship comes from honest work as well as preaching. He urged inviting friends and affirmed Baptist and Presbyterian ties in theology.
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Ludenroff
John Wesley
John Calvin
Revival Opens With Dr Owen at First Baptist Church
A large audience filled the First Baptist Church last night to hear Dr. William Russell Owen of Macon preach on Renewing Our Confidence in God. Owen has served in major Baptist pastorates and spent three years in New York City succeeding Dr. A Dixon.
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First Baptist Church
William Russell Owen
Owen
First Baptist Church of
Macon
New York City
A. €. Dixon
Fish tale from Butler vows return of bob lost to monster
Sid James reports losing a valuable bob while fishing below the double bridges in Butler. The line broke when a very large fish pulled toward deep water, prompting James to request the return of the bob should the creature be mistaken for an alligator or sea monster.
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Sid James
Bob
Mr. James
James
Plea of Roads Is Dismissed
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied petitions by several railroads for a reconsideration of the ruling mandating sale of interchangeable mileage books at reduced rates. The decision closes the record unless the railroads seek court review, with sales set for May 15 on nearly all Class 1 railroads except those in the Eastern district.
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Washington
Interstate Commission
Lies by Dr Orlando Mansfield Head of Brenau Music Theory
A report notes alleged false statements attributed to Dr Orlando Mansfield, head of the musical theory department at Brenau. The item concerns claims related to his professional conduct within the department and university.
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Orlando Mansfield
of Brenau
Methodist revival draws large crowd as Wade urges burden bearing
At the courthouse revival Mr. Cutler urged personal Christian work to help the sorrowing and needy, calling for volunteers to publicly express readiness. The morning and evening services at First Baptist and ongoing Tuesday Thursday Saturday children’s meetings drew wide attendance and reported progress, with several new church members added.
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Cutler
First Baptist Church
Americus
Mr. Cutler
Albany Not Liable Over Sewer Plan Judgment
Atlanta April 10. State Court of Appeals rules City of Albany not liable for property damage from errors in judgment by officials in planning or altering the sewer drainage system. Case titled City of Albany versus Macklin.
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Atlanta
State Court of Appeals
City of
Albany
Macklin
Appeal Court Maintains Ruling in Farmers Loan Case
MACON April 10 A mandate affirming the decision of the United States District Court was received yesterday by the clerk of the United States Court of Appeals in the case of the Farmers Loan and Trust Company of New York against Wilcox County.
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Macon
United States District Court
United States Court of Appeals
Farmer’s Loan and Trust Company of New York
Wilcox County
No Negro Defendants in Nashville Superior Court Trial Week
April 10 Nashville report notes that during the criminal week of Superior court in Berrien county no negro defendants appeared before the judge for trial, a point the article says the community should take pride in among all residents.
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Nashville
Berrien County
Superior Court
Massey to Decide Wednesday on Americus Pastorate
Rev. Milo Massey, recently called to lead Central Baptists church, returned to Jefferson after two days in Americus. He told church officials he would give his answer this week, likely by Wednesday, and indications point to his accepting the Americus pastorate. Local citizens and Central Baptist members expressed strong hope he will accept and begin work soon.
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Milo Massey
Central Baptists Church
Jefferson
Americus
Massey
Central Baptist Congregation
Summer closing agreement signed by Americus merchants
A circulated pact among Americus business houses agreed to Thursday afternoon closings at 1 o clock from May 3 to August 23 to permit summer recreation. Most merchants signed, with a long list including Pinkston Company, Jennings Bros, Piggly Wiggly, Kress, Sparris Grocery, Americus Jewelry, and many others.
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Americas
David Jennings
Pinkston Company
Jennings Bros
W. D. Bailey Company
Churchwell Bros
W. Fred Sills
Thos. L. Bell
Rylander Shoe Co
A. Cohen & Sons
R. & A. Dry Goods Co
Sparris Grocery
Harris Hardware Co
Piggly Wiggly
the United Grocery Co
E. Markowitz
E. Markowitz W. J. Josey. Fashion Shop. Williams-Niles Co. Americus Jewelry Co
L. W. Rogers Co
Sparks Grocery Co
S. H. Kress & Co
Gyles-Andrews Co
Ansley’s Sheffield Co
Nash Market
Americus Steam Laundry
Bailey Grocery Co
Clark Coleman Co
J. M. Macey
W. A. Joyner
Pearlman’s. Tillman & Brown
Americus Lighting Co
Walker's Millinery
Nasser & Atiyah Gatewood-Cogdell Co
J. H. Poole & Sons
Americus Seed & Supply Co
M. Joseph
Mitchell Attyah B. I. Mize
Easom & Martin Planters Seed Co
Golden’s
Beautifying Campus At Athens University
For weeks a large squad of negroes has been at work on the University of Georgia campus, beautifying it for spring. Grass has been planted where needed and the area has taken on a renovated appearance.
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Athens
University of Georgia
Turkish ratifies Chester railway and Mosul oil concessions
The Turkish Nationalist Assembly approved the Chester railway and mining concessions. They aim to develop the Mosul oil region and build about 1200 miles of railroad across Mesopotamia, a project dating to Theodore Roosevelt and Rear Admiral Chester. Ratification could spur early Mosul oil field development amid Anglo-Turkish tensions.
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Angora
Assolciated Press
Chester
Turkey
Mosul
Mesopotamia
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
England
Chapman Still Among Missing After Escape
Athens April 10 Joseph Sorelli one of the federal prisoners moved from Atlanta during the drug ring trial was brought back to Atlanta late yesterday He occupied the hospital room next to Gerald Chapman who escaped three days ago No new clues had been found about Chapmans whereabouts this afternoon
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Athens
Joseph Sorelli
Atlanta
Gerald Chapman
Chapman
Country Bankers at Brunswick Meeting
The Country Bankers Association of Georgia opens its seventh annual session in Brunswick with delegates from across the state. President James S. Peters presides at the Oglethorpe Hotel while Rev. O P Gilbert delivers the invocation and Col Frank M Scarlett extends the welcome.
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Brunswick
Peters
The
Country Bankers’ Association of Georgia
Oglethorpe Hotel
James S. Peters
Manchester
O. P. Gilbert
Bunswick Baptist Church
Frank M. Scarlett
Brunswick Bankers
Frances McDonald Breaks Arm While Playing
Frances McDonald sustained a broken arm Monday afternoon while visiting Frances Parker on Jackson street. Children played on the lawn when she lost balance and fell, injuring her arm. Dr J T Stokes treated her at home with anesthetic and the prognosis is favorable.
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Frances McDonald
Roy Parker
Jackson Street
Frances Parker
Frances McDoneld
J. T. Stokes
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Deci
Pinkerton Agency
Peachtree
Marshall
Alien, Hogg
John Sheffield
George O. Marshall
H. E. Allen
Lions Club
Bardley Hogg
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
George Marshall
Floyd Court
Scharnholt
Ruhr
Brenau Follies
Rylander Theater
Dr. Owen
Rch
Wade
Burden Beavers
Methodist
Wilcox
Adoey
Central Baptist
Ferris Grocery Co
J. F. Monahan
Pasha
Athens Hospital
Frances M’donald
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