President Harding Death Reorders Republican Nomination
Washington August 3 The death of President Harding creates new complications for the Republican party with the next year’s national convention likely to become a real contest for the nomination. Stalwart conservative forces rally on one side while leaders like Borah LaFollette Johnson contend for influence. Six months ago renominating Harding without contest seemed assured.
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New President Calvin Coolidge Sworn In At Farmhouse
Vice President Calvin Coolidge became president at 2 47 am eastern time after the death of President Harding. He took the oath from his father at the family farmhouse in Plymouth Vermont where he was born. The oath text was telephoned from White House officials in Washington. He is the first president to take the oath from his father.
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Evangelist Ramsey Sermon on Ethiopian Eunuch Theme
A large audience heard Evangelist Ramsey preach on the Ethiopian eunuch’s conversion in Acts chapter eight. He urged obedience to Scripture over church practice, urging reliance on the Word for salvation and noting the Holy Spirit guides the preacher. The series continues at First Christian Church through next week.
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Thomas County Men Saw On Trip
This story recounts the Thomas County men’s journey seeking agricultural and industrial opportunities. It notes that today’s installment is deleted to allow fuller Harding death coverage, with a double installment promised for tomorrow.
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Calvins Rise From Northampton to Vice President
Calvin Coolidge 29th vice president and 4th from Massachusetts. Born Plymouth Vermont July 4 1872. Began in Northampton city council rising to city solicitor mayor state representative and state senator becoming president of the Massachusetts senate then lieutenant governor and governor before election to the White House in 1920. He dedicated over twenty years to public affairs while keeping a Newton Northampton office. He traced Puritan lineage to Watertown Mass and emphasizes law and order. A farm boy who left the farm in 1891, his guest Dora Nell Canton with Mrs Everett Schneider noted.
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Bradley to Erect New Bank Building in North Highlands
Columbus Ga Aug 3 A permit for an new bank building has been issued to W C Bradley president of the Third National and Columbus Savings Bank The institution will be in North Highlands suburb but Bradley would not state if it is a branch or new concern.
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Americus Oil Company Gin Is Overhauled
Workmen completed rebuilding and repairing the Americus Oil Co plant gins. The eight Consolidated gins are now electrically equipped for operation this season. R A Slappey, longtime gin supervisor, will again manage the plant.
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Doctor Lovett Holds Sumter Conference in Sumter Church
Dr Lovett presiding elder of the Americus district conducted the quarterly Sumter conference for the Smithville work. Reports show the work well organized with good attendance. Lovett preached at 11 o clock and a basket dinner followed the service on the grounds.
DuBose Predicts Extra Session Of General Assembly
Representative DuBose of Clark, a veteran on appropriations and rules, predicted no tax reform this session and an extraordinary session may be called by Governor Walker. The House Agriculture Committee favorably reported the Senate bill to eliminate all appropriations for the state port and harbor commission.
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Mrs Ruby Lennard Smith Dies After Brief Illness
Ruby Lennard Smith 23 died at 8 30 p m at Americus and Sumter County Hospital after five days illness. Widow of J W Smith of Leslie she taught at Leslie High School several years and was active in First Methodist Church Sunday school. Funeral 3 pm today at First Methodist parsonage with Rev John M Cutler officiating. interment Oak Grove cemetery. Pallbearers listed. many floral tributes noted.
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Mass Meeting Protests Tax Assessments in Augusta
In Augusta Richmond County on August 3 a mass meeting of business men voiced protests against 1925 24 tax assessments. Spokesmen said assessments were higher than in any other county in the state.
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All-Day Singing At Toomsboro Draws Community Voices
August 3 report from Toomsboro describes an all day singing at Macedonia Baptist church drawing strong community turnout. Organizers plan another session to follow.
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Macedonia Baptist Church
Deceased Executive Counsellor Not Dictator to Congress TEs
The nation mourns its leader as Warren G. Harding dies by stroke at 7:30 PM in San Francisco. Mrs. Harding remains at his side as physicians are summoned but fail to save him. The president’s death shocks the country and the world with sudden loss.
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Hinesville Troop Wins Seaman's Drill Trophy
Hinesville August 3 Troop B the Liberty county cavalry national guard organization commanded by Captain J B Fraser has returned from Camp McClellan Alabama where it won the Seaman's trophy in competitive drills. The award is made annually by Major Seaman of Atlanta commander of Georgia's squadron of cavalry. Trop B won the trophy last year.
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Plasterers Strike in Savannah Over Wages
Savannah August 3 local plasterers struck after wage demand failed. Workers earned 7.50 to 8.00 per day and sought a 10.00 daily rate with a 2.50 raise.
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Lucas to Become Pastor at Augusta First Christian Church
Rev. Edgar C. Lucas of Minois will assume the pastorate of the First Christian church in Augusta on Sunday August 5. He succeeds Rev. Allen Wilson who after a vacation in North Carolina plans to lead a church in Winchester Kentucky starting September 1.
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Federal Pen Inmates to Contest City Tennis Title
Atlanta August 3 Inmates of the federal penitentiary will challenge the city tournament winners to decide the championship in a series beginning August 11. City title holders Jack Mooney and Jack Regan are to lead the penitentiary team and the prison vows to field its best players.
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Sparta Residents Seek Earlier Train Schedule Change
Residents petition the Georgia Public Service Commission to block a Georgia railroad plan to delay the morning train that now arrives at 7 45. The proposed change would push arrival to two and a half hours later, delaying mail service for Sparta.
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Savannah Board Trade Endorses Interstate Rail Lease
Savannah board approves ICC application by Atlantic Coast Line and Louisville and Nashville to lease Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railway properties for 999 years expanding the region's trade radius, the board says.
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Tampa Guests Stay With Schneider Family On Brown Street
Mrs. E. K. Sparks and E. K. Jr., both of Tampa Florida, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schneider at their Brown Street home.
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Judge Crisp on Harding Death Personal Friend Deeply Grieved
Judge Charles R. Crisp in Americus expressed profound shock and grief over President Harding's death. He recalled Harding as lovable and democratic, differing with Coolidge, whom Crisp described as cold and austere, yet admired his honesty and patriotism.
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Harding death prompts tributes from Georgia senators
Atlanta August 3 Senator William J Harris said he was deeply shocked to hear of President Harding's death and described him as very human and well liked. He noted Georgians were praying for the president's recovery and praised Harding for his efforts for the country despite difficulties.
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Whole South Mourns Passing of Friend
Atlanta August 3 The Whole South mourns the death of President Harding. Citizens recall his four southern visits after election and his role in breaking the Solid South in 1920 when Tennessee gave him a large popular vote. He spent weeks in Florida between election and inauguration.
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Associated Press
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Federal aid sought for Altamaha drainage scheme
Brunswick Aug. 3 Federal aid in draining Altamaha river lands is a chief aim of the Altamaha River System Association an organization launched here Local and Mazon business men are interested in the project.
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