Senate Men Will Quit At Midnight Over Sabbath Work
In Atlanta a state senate poll showed at least 25 senators will adjourn at midnight if all business is not finished. The move aims to avoid Sunday work, leaving the chamber with a bare working majority and 26 needed for action. A Confederate script bill fight followed in the House, culminating in the ejection of George L. Carson, a Confederate veteran and Democratic national convention delegate, from the floor after Barrett objected to his presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
State Senate
Senate
Assembly
House
Rules Committee
Representative Barrett
Stephens
George L. Carson
Commerce
Georgia
Barrett
Hocks
Bessie Kempton
Fulton County
Typhoid Fever Spreading Rapidly Among Negroes in County
Dr J W Chambliss reports typhoid fever spreading among African Americans in Sumter County while whites show no cases. He urges farmers to vaccinate their negro laborers and offers free vaccination at centralized gatherings. A home visit found five of six family members ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambliss
Sumter County
J. W. Chambliss
Dr. Chambliss
Health Board
Increase In Gas Tax Would Mean Much To Roads
Atlanta report notes that a half cent increase in the gasoline tax could yield about $750,000 yearly for the Georgia State Highway Department, boosting funds by 50 percent. The bill changes allocate 0.5 cent for oil inspection, 1 cent to highways, 1 cent to counties, and 1 cent to retire Western and Atlantic rentals. If inspectors abolish, the fee shifts into the tax, potentially lifting the total to four cents per gallon. Proponents claim no price rise. opponents dispute this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
House
State Highway Department
Georgia
Western and Atlantic
Privilege Debates Highlight Georgia Legislature Press Relations
In Atlanta on August 22, veteran lawmakers note few personal privilege incidents this session. Only two senate moments and one notable house clash involved press coverage. Reporters were briefly barred from one committee executive session, but the reporter recorded the proceedings anyway, prompting ridicule of a dissenting member. Overall, lawmakers and reporters share uncommon camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia Legislture
Assembly
Senate
House
Convention Honors Local American Legionnaires in Rome Meeting
Americus delegates Walter Bell John Wooten and G W Thomas reported strong participation at the American Legion State convention in Rome Friday night. Bell was elected grand chief de train of the 40 and 8 club and Chas th Brownell of Americus was reappointed as executive committeeman. A key issue was the Legion endowment drive, with the convention urging continued effort to meet quotas. Bell plans to reopen the Sumter county drive, inviting local cooperation. Placards directing tourists to Americus tourist camp were placed along the Rome road, and Bell visited the Rome camp to gather ideas for the local project and tourism plans. The Rome Legionaires and camp staff pledged cooperation and to route southbound visitors through Americus. Bell will implement Rome camp insights after completion.
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Americus
American Legion
Rome
Walter Bell
John Wooten
G. W. Thomas
Mr. Bell
de Train
40 and 8 Club
Chas. Th. Brownell
Rober T. Lane
Bell
Rawlings Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
In Wrightsville Georgia Charles G. Rawlings of Sandersville was found guilty of first degree murder in the February 17 killing of G A Tarbutton a wealthy Johnson county planter. The jury recommended mercy carrying a life sentence. Judge Camp scheduled October 17 for the motion on appeal filed by Rawlings' attorneys.
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Wrightsville
Charles G. Rawlings
Sandersville
G. A. Tarbutton
Johnson County
Mrecy
A. R. Brooks
Solicitor General
Judge Camp
Rawlings
One Dead One Injured In Eastman Duel
Eastman Georgia, August 22. Ed Coogler, farmer, is dead, L. D. Montford, deputy sheriff, is in critical condition, and Jack Sykes is jailed in Dodge County after a shooting at Chauncey near here early Friday. The trouble stems from a Saturday incident when Montford allegedly struck Coogler’s brother with his pistol during a fight.
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Eastman
Ed Coogler
L. D. Montford
Jack Sykes
Dodge County
Chauncey
Here
Montford
Coogler
Temperature Figures Sent From Americus Found to Be Incorrect
Temperature readings from Americus were found to be inaccurate after a 110 degree reading and a 108 degree report. J Parrot Posie, local weather forecaster, and the Americus Chamber of Commerce president objected to publishing data until new thermometers arrived. Meteorologist C von Hermann in Atlanta ordered replacement instruments and a halt to Americus data until updated readings are available.
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Americus
J. Parrot Posie
Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
von Herrmann
Poole
Former Macon Teacher Asked to Quit Church
Dr Henry Fox, former Mercer University faculty member, has been asked by Tattnall Square Baptist Church in Macon to affirm or deny faith in the virgin birth of Jesus Christ. Fox, now a government biologist, says he will withdraw if the church officially denies his right to hold independent doctrinal views. The church previously refused to transfer his membership to a New Jersey congregation due to his public statements.
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Riverton
N. Jr
Henry Fox
Mercer University
Macon
Tattnall Square Baptist Church
Fox
Fugate
Tattnall Square
New Jersey
Mercer
H. D. Chapman
Lightning kills 3 near Sale City in storm
Aug 22. Three children died when a house they sought shelter in was struck by lightning near Sale City. Julian Gregory aged 11, Mrs. Albert Pitts 20, and Tony Webb 10, were children of Charles W. Webb, a prominent local figure. A nearby negro house suffered heavy damage. crops were damaged by rain and wind.
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Camila
Sale City
Julian Gregory
Albert Pitts
Tony Webb
Charles W. Webb
S. S. Jones Place
Prospect Park Named Site for Auto Camp
A citizens committee selects Prospect Park as the best location for a tourist camp over the playground and Dudley Pine Grove. They plan immediate improvements including roads, showers, toilets, and signs, and suggest a county line style arch over the entrance. The camp may operate free at first, with possible charging later.
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W. L. Walker
T. F. Gatewood
Jas
W. Solt
H. P. Everett
Prospect Park
Citizens Committee
Dudley Pine Grove
Spring Street
Weather swings with snow and heat across Oklahoma
Oklahoma City and Muskogee reports show drastic weather changes. Snow fell in Muskogee amid high winds and hail while temperatures plunged from 101 to 65. Across the state the entire year’s seasonal weather was on display, with broad shifts noted in various regions. Ceylon pearl oysters live about eight years and produce pearls most productively after three years.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Muskogee
Rome
Italy
Ceylon
Dance Pavilion Converted To House Worship In Savannah
In Savannah on August 22 W D Durden of Durden and Powers Dancing pavilion invited visitors to a prayer meeting as the dance hall was closed. Durden was arrested while seeking the sheriff to serve an injunction and released on bail after being charged with violating the anti dancing law. The pavilion remained closed on a later Sunday as the new law prevailed and dancers faced a halt to Sunday gatherings. It is unclear if dancers will heed the prayer meeting invitation.
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Savanah
W. D. Durdan
Durden
Powers
Mr. Durden
General Assembly
Las
Throne of Grace and Beauty
Pass bill to block Negroes in Georgia politics
Atlanta August 22 A house bill that passed the senate unanimously would restrict political mass meetings to registered and qualified voters. The measure aims to keep Negroes out of control of Georgia Republican politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Senate
Cordele Man Charged With Serious Crime
A Cordele man, Napier, is accused of luring a 12 year old girl from the union passenger station. The grand jury was recalled to consider statutory charges, with prosecutors saying the case should proceed to trial swiftly and justice be meted out.
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Crisp Superboy Court
D. A. R. Cram
Bronse White
Napier
White Girn
Union
Cordele
South Georgia
Sheriff Noble
Florida land sold near Miami Beach and marsh island sale
Florida state development board reports 19 acres of land six feet under water near Miami Beach were sold for 19000 dollars. Suction dredges will raise the land above water. A nearby five acre marsh island half a mile from the coast reportedly sold for 100000 dollars.
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Miami
Florida State Development Board
Miami Beach
Florida
Editor Cited to Appear Before Judge
Soperton Aug 22 The editor of the Soperton News H M Flanders is cited for contempt after publishing editorials supporting the release of the man who shot him The Swainsboro Forest Blade editor W E Boatwright faces the same citation and must show cause why he should not be jailed for contempt before Judge Eschel Graham on Monday
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Soperton
H. M. Flanders
Soperton News
W. E. Boatwright
Swainsboro
Greatest Roll Call Legislature Mania Nears Adjournment
ATLANTA Aug. 22 The Georgia legislature nears adjournment amid a roll call mania praised by Senate secretary Devereaux F. McClatchy He notes extensive votes to expose opponents and delays from adjournment motions and a juvenile court bill filibuster consuming time that otherwise would have cleared the calendar.
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Atlanta
Senate
Devereaux F. McClatchey
General Assembly
Georgia
Mr. MecClatchey
Harrell
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Steve Pace
House O.k
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Nto
Tarbutton
Andrew Mellon
Joed Smoot
Coolidge
Plymouth
Tybee Pavilion
Brunse Napier
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