Ralston emerges as key Democratic presidential hopeful
Washington dispatch notes Samuel Moffet Ralston of Indiana as a potential Democratic compromise nominee. The 67 year old farmer lawyer and former governor has little opposition within his party, Starkly compared to Grover Cleveland. Ralston’s pivotal Indiana base and reputation for fairness bolster his front runner status despite limited campaign machinery.
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Harry B. Hunt
Washington
Senate
Ralston
Samuel Moffet Ralston
Indianapolis
Indiana
Farmer
Grover Cleveland
Andrew Ralston
America
Scotland
Pennsylvania
George Washington
David Ralston
Ohio
John Ralston
Samuel Moffet
Tuscarawas County
Sam Ralston
Brazil
Ind
Central Indiana Normal College
Sencer
Lebanon
Democrats
High Greek Officers Arrested at Athens
Eight senior military and naval officers suspected of counter revolution involvement arrested in Athens on April 12. Included are General Leonardopoulos and General Constantinopolous, seen as leaders of the royalist uprising.
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Athens
Leonardopoulos
Constantinopolous
Indiana Politician Ralston’s Personal Life and Ambitions
The article details Sam Ralston’s marriages to Mary Backus in 1886 and later Jennie Craven, noting three children. It portrays him as Indiana’s “favorite son” with astute political instincts and potential drafts by his party, stating the office holds little lure and he would run only if drafted.
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Sam Ralston
Eee
Kiwanis Delegates Hear Inspirational Talks Ahead of Easter Revival
The Kiwanis club and guests met Friday at First Methodist church dining room with Steve Pace chairing. Pastors Luther Harrell R F Simpson W A Joyner Carl Minor Milo Massey J M Cutler spoke as Easter revival opens. Edgar Shipp elected director replacing R S Oliver. Evan Mathis and T O Marshall elected delegates to International Kiwanis convention in Denver. Nathan Murray named Kiwanis scout master.
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Kiwanis Club
First Methodist Church
Steve Pace
Luther Harrell
R. F. Simpson
W. A. Joyner
Carl W. Minor
Milo H. Massey
J. M. Cutler
Charles P. Darvis
Louise Thayer
C.H. Burke
R. A. Herring
Herbert Kincey
Clarke Poole
John ¥. Taylor
Edgar Shipp
R. S. Oliver
Evan Mathis
T. O. Marshall
Denver
Nathan Murray
Kiwanis Scout Troops
Masked Bandits Entomb Stamps Heist at Atlanta Plant
Four masked bandits bound and gagged the watchman at a large Atlanta tobacco stamping plant, forced him to guide them to the facility, and escaped in an auto with $20,000 worth of state stamps. The watchman freed himself and police searched for the trio, described as young well dressed men familiar with the plant.
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Atlanta
Harvey Warns Auto Drivers Get 1924 Tags
Sheriff Lucius Harvey warns Sumter car owners to display 1924 tags or face arrest. He cites past leniency ending and states that vehicles without tags on streets after today violate the law. Taxicab suggests replacing buses for Sunday travel if no tag is shown.
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Lucius Harvey
Americas
Sheriff Harvey
Sumter
Harvey
Senate Finance Panel Passes Soldiers Bonus Bill
Washington April 12 The senate finance committee agreed to the soldiers bonus bill with minor changes after it passed the house and ordered reported to the senate.
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Senate
Washington
House
Senate Finance Committee
Chief Beavers Found Guilty Of Neglect Of Duty
Atlanta April 12 Chief of Police James L Beavers was found guilty by the police committee of neglect of duty and swearing falsely and has been removed from office He was found not guilty on the third count aiding in procuring evidence in a divorce case involving Asa Candler Sr Mrs Candler and the arrest in February Beavers said he would seek a writ of certiorari to reinstate him pending trial in Superior court
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Atlanta
James L. Beavers
Asa Candler
Beavers
Fisherman Skeptical as Snakes Bite in Water Myth Declines
A disgusted fisherman challenges a local claim that snakes cannot bite while in water and extends the doubt to fish as well, arguing that danger can arise beneath the surface.
Prayer services to begin in Americus homes
Simultaneous evangelistic cottage prayer meetings planned across Americus starting April 20, led by pastors and lay leaders. Services set for 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in listed homes, with coordinators named by address and street. Leaders to be announced for Tue Thu Fri evenings.
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Luther Harrold
Lee Street Methodist Church
Americus
A. ©. Crockett
South Lee
J. A. Baugh
Hugh Mize
Richard Simpson
W. P. Wallis
Forest Street
J. G. Holst
J. L. Wood
McGarrah Street
J. A. Mills
M. M. Eldridge
South Lee Street
John Sheffield
J. R. Wall
East Forsyth Street
J. A. Godfrey
W. T. Kenmore
Jackson Avenue
J. B. Hightower
G. P. Findly
College Street
T. M. Furlow
Brown Street
John W. Shiver
S. M. Belcher
Brooklyn Heights
J. H. Mills
Elm Avenue
Rev
R. F. Simpson
Hampton Street
J. J. Kinard
Prince Street
J. Jessie Cato
Taylor Street
H. F. Comer
J. T. Taylor
R. P. Stackhouse
Barlow Street
W. E. Mitchell
Church Street
J. F. McMath Felder
W. A. Joyner
H. C. Cannon
Lafayette Street
Douglas Mayes
South Jackson Street
H. B. Mashburn
R. L. McMath
Reese Park
Sam Cobb
Forsyth Street
East Americas
George Duncan
C. P. Davis
E. J. Carswell
W. P. McArthur
Forrest Street
Pelham Business Men elect officers in third year
Pelham April 12 The Business Men's Club of Pelham started its third year with officer installations. J J Hill is president L D Hand vice president and R L King secretary treasurer. New executive committee includes D L Turner Tom Smith J R Payne J R Williams H M Mitchell J R O Ne al and D A Spence. Guests included Rev D Deans M A Warren Dr O Rainey of Camilla Myr Winkle Providence R I Rev C M Ledbetter and H K Rickenbacker Pelham. The club was hosted by the Pelham Business and Professional Women's Club.
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Pelham
Business Men’s Club of
J. J. Hill
L D. Hand
R. L. King
L. D. Hand
D. L. Turner
Tom Smith
J. R. Payne
J. R. Williams
H. M. Mitchell
Married Women Under 18 Ordered To Attend School
In Pasadena on April 12 a ruling by John Harberson director of child welfare requires married women under 18 to attend school. Special classes will be arranged starting April 24 to accommodate them.
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Pasadena
John Harberson
New First Methodist Sunday School Rooms Ready for Use
The new First Methodist Sunday school rooms will host Sunday sessions at 9 30 Sunday morning April 18 with projected attendance over 500. Teachers pupils and parents are invited to attend as each department receives a permanent meeting space with chairs pianos and conveniences.
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First Methodist
John M. Cutler
K. G. Beavers
H. E. Allen
Church Street
W. L. Dupree
Kellecte Heys
A. D. Gatewood
Negroes Capture Escaped Convict Near Americus
Report says local residents near the Dodson farm in Americus alerted Sheriff Lucius Harvey about an escaped convict hiding nearby. A posse of Black residents forced the fugitive to surrender after shooting him, and he was later returned to the Marion county chain gang prison camp near Buena Vista, with authorities noting the posse acted without official arrest warrants.
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Dodson Farm
Americus
Lucius Harvey
Marion County
Buena Vista
Ugu
Daugherty Probers Plot Future Procedure After Delays
The Daugherty investigating committee met in Washington on April 12 to draft plans for future procedure as legal obstacles appear. The panel saw no public hearing and failed to secure bank records from Washington Courthouse banks. Several witnesses refused to testify, and Chairman Brookhart consulted with a colleague on how to confront the court to resolve the matter.
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Washington
Daugherty
Ohio
Brookhart
Senate Daugherty inquiry challenged by bank bid to block
Washington Court House Ohio April 12 A near complete check was given in Friday to the senate Daugherty inquiry. Lawyers crowded the temporary hearing room as Chairman Brookhart and Senator Wheeler led a sub committee to press the refusal of M S Daugherty and associates to reveal financial dealings involving Harry M Daugherty and ex Attorney General Jesse Smith connected to Midland National Bank. The bank, controlled by the Daughertys, moved to halt the inquiry with a temporary restraining order served on the senators. The committee planned to return to Washington to pursue contempt proceedings against bank officials.
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Washington
Senate
Daugherty
Brookhart
Wheeler
Montana
M. S. Daugherty
Harry M. Daugherty
Jesse Smith
Burper
Midland National Bank
Senate question authority contested by Harry Finclair
In Washington on April 12, Harry Finclair filed a demurrer to the contempt indictment, challenging the senate's authority to pose questions that led to contempt proceedings against him. The action centers on the Senate's power to compel answers.
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Washington
Senate
Harry Finclair
Wheeler vows contempt for Daugherty brother
Senator Wheeler said Mas Daugherty brother of former attorney general Harry Daugherty could be cited for contempt before the senate. A restraining order was issued in Ohio yesterday against the committee and granted by the Probate Judge, who was a former partner of Harry Daugherty.
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Wheeler
M. S. Daugherty
Chicago
Daugherty
Senate
Ohio
Harry Daugherty
Frank W Herpold Memorial Orator For Forsyth Friday
The Forsyth observance of Confederate Memorial Day sets Friday April 25 as the day for ceremonies. Frank Harrold of Atlanta has been chosen as the orator, son of Mrs. Frank Harrold of Americus, president general of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Local Daughters’ committee to arrange evergreen wreaths for the veterans.
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Americus
Forsyth
Osik
Cabaniss
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Frank Harrold
Atlanta
Harrold
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