Poisoned hog head souse sickens Leesburg crowd
In Leesburg on April 15 authorities reported 30 whites seriously ill and at least three Black residents dead after eating tainted hog head souse from a local market. Estimates warn 25 to 40 cases exist with multiple families affected as physicians assist. origin of poison remains unclear.
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Promaine
Mary Allen
Charley Sheppard Pryor
Reuber Davis
Vittoria Brown
Will Bullard
Susie Spillers
Warren
Clarence Spillers
L. R. Manning
Mr Manning
Manning
Albbany
Dynamite blast wrecks deputy sheriff’s porch near Rome
The front porch of Deputy Sheriff Bobo’s home at Silver Creek six miles from Rome was blown by a dynamite explosion at 1 AM. Police tie the blast to bootleggers or moonshiners active in the area. An automobile passed the residence at 11:30 PM and bloodhounds traced a trail from the site. The dynamiters are suspected of using a two hour fuse.
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Bobo
Silver Creek
Car Crash Kills Frank McCullough Near Americus
Frank McCullough, a Black youth employed at Windsor Hotel, died when his Ford overturned on Bumphead road near the Car Methvin Home north of Americus. He was returning to Americus after guiding overseer Lee Westbrook to the Prather farm. The body, found around 10 pm with the car light burning, showed signs of a broken steering wheel and no immediate clue to the cause.
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Windsor Hotel
Methvin
Bumphead Road
Americus
McCullough
Stuart Prather
Lee Westbrook
Prather
Underwood asserts Jap Exclusion in immigration bill
Washington April 15 Senator Oscar W Underwood of Alabama supports the Japanese exclusion provision in the immigration bill and predicts it will pass the Senate even if White House opposes. Senators Smith Weirism and George back the anti Japanese provision amid arguments about citizenship and race. The issue stirs fears of war, a presidential veto, or secretary of state Hughes resignation as the political scene tightens.
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White
E. D. Smith
South Carolina
Congress
W. J. Weirism
Walter
George
Georgia
Japan
Pacific Coast
Charles E. Hughes
Hiram Johnson
California
France Has Her Day Says French Scientist
A French scientist notes France is enjoying favorable conditions now but warns that night follows day, implying difficulty in avoiding future troubles. The comment frames national progress as temporary, shaping cautious optimism about ongoing challenges.
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France
Rarin to Go in Attitude Toward Soviet Delegation
London press voices blunt criticism of Moscow policy and Russian leaders as the Soviet delegation visits England for talks. While many papers endorse a trade settlement with Russia, they reject any Soviet revolution and condemn the Moscow government's stance and recent statements.
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London
Franki
Moscow
Russia
Daugherty Contempt Action Linked to Liquor Case Details
Washington April 15 Ox H. Kerns testified on the Daugherty committee’s probe, naming Abe Ungerleider in an alleged liquor conspiracy and recounting offers to obtain permits through connections. The Senate panel moved to cite M. S. Daugherty for contempt, signaling a fresh clash over access to Justice Department records and potential testimony.
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Washington
Ox H. Kerns
Atlanta
Daugherty Committee
Ohio
Abe Ungerleider
Ungerleider
Kern
Warren Barnett
Howard Mannington
Ralph Cole
James Todd
Harry Daugherty
Capitol
Kerns
Bonus Bill Wins Priority in Senate
Washington April 15 The soldier bonus bill won priority over the tax measure in the Senate by a vote of the finance committee late Monday and will be brought up before week’s end Senator Jones of New Mexico joined Republicans in approving the program with other Democrats not voting Chairman Smoot said Senator Curtis of Kansas will report the bill to the Senate tomorrow with calendar clearing anticipated by Wednesday or Thursday The measure’s passage was predicted even by opponents and Smoot said it would be disposed of by early next week.
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Senate
Finance
Jones
New Mexico
Smoot
Curtis Kansas
Tornado Devastates Mitchell County Trees and Homes
Heavy rain and a mile wide tornado struck the western part of Mitchell County last night. The three minute storm blew down thousands of dollars worth of timber, blocked roads, damaged crops, destroyed four houses, and felled miles of fences. Two people were seriously injured as lightning accompanied the system. Local authorities report the event as a twister with widespread rural impact.
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Mitchell County
State Highway Dept May Get Three Cent Tax Funds
Atlanta April 5 Attorney Seward Smith of the State Highway Department says a recommended requisition to the Governor on July 1 would divert two thirds of the three cent gasoline tax receipts to road funds. He argues one third already goes to the general fund and that the act designates that two thirds should flow to the highway department, increasing yearly totals substantially. The dispute centers on the tax’s allocation and the Western and Atlantic railroad rent debt.
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Western & Atlantic Railroad
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Flyers delayed again as weather halts globe flight
Seward Alaska April 16 weather postpones departure of four U S Army aviators circling the globe. Snow falls heavy at next stop Chik. Poor conditions likely to push back final legs of the long flight.
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Seward
Alaska
United States Army
Stinnes Widow Inherits Vast German Fortune At Funeral
Berlin reports detail Hugo Stinnes legacy to Claire Stinnes of Wagenknecht as pall over a pomp filled cremation. Uniformed guards from Stinnes coal mines attended, lanterns lit the scene with lilacs and orchids. the coffin bore the Stinnes house flag. The service featured the son kneeling beside his mother.
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Berlin
Hugo Stinnes
Wehis
Claire Stinnes
Wagenknecht
Tasket
Stinnes
Stinnes Shipping Line
Global Sugar Crop Forecast Reaches 21.6 Million Tons
World sugar production is forecast at 21.6 million short tons, up 0.6 million from the prior high in 1913 14, with last year at 20.4 million. Domestic figures show higher output expectations for cane and beet crops, while regional forecasts vary and Louisiana cane yields are noted amid broader Continental trends.
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Washington
United State Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
The curse of the age is Darn i those wrinkles
A fragmented note laments aging and wrinkles with humor. The brief line hints at a personal reflection on growing older and the universal wish to erase lines on the face. No dates, places, or named entities are present.
Germany Accepts Experts Report as Basis for Negotiations
The German cabinet decided to accept the experts' report as a basis for negotiations and will inform the reparation commission. Berlin says talks will resume soon after Eastern holidays with oral discussions to follow. France and German officials coordinated at yesterday's meeting with the premiers of federated states.
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Cens Fa
H D. Fischer
Paris
Lee Pees
Britain backs reparation plan after experts' unanimous report
Prime Minister MacDonald announced in the House of Commons that the government welcomes the unanimous signing of the experts findings. He said the report is unbiased and carefully considered, and Britain will support the scheme if other parties agree to take the same course. The communication dated April 10 outlined governmental concern and willingness to proceed.
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London
MacDonald
House of Commons
Britain
Laney enters race for justice of the peace district
T M Lajney a prominent Amigh railroad man announces candidacy for justice of the peace to succeed the late Fletcher W Griffin. Opponents include W A Harden and C Davis. Laney, ex Seaboard Air Line conductor, left rail work after an Savannah lime belt accident at Vidalia and now serves as Americus newspaper agent.
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Amighcus
Justice of the Peace
Fletcher W. Griffin
W. A. Harden
C. Davis
Mr. Laney
Seaboard Air Line
Savanah
Vidalia
Americus
Albany Residents Plan Summer Fishing Trips
Albany residents plan vacations to summer fishing resorts along the Baltic coast. Many outdoor enthusiasts in the area anticipate spending time at fishing resorts during the warm season.
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Albany
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