Texas Race Ends With Ferguson Victory Over Robertson
In Dallas a runoff primary result shows Miriam A Ferguson defeating Judge Felix D Robertson by a wide margin. Ferguson accuses misrepresentation and Ku Klux Klan influence, pledging to govern with reform and urging stronger support as she aims for a large majority in Texas.
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Dallas
Tex
Felix D. Robertson
Ku Klux Klan
Miriam A. Ferguson
James E. Ferguson
Robertson
Ferguson
Temple Texas
Texas
Locatelli Rescued by Richmond in Greenland Air Rescue
In Greenland waters aboard the U S Cruiser Richmond Lieutenant Locatelli the missing Italian airman was rescued at 11 35 last night about 125 miles east of Cape Farewell. The flier and his companions were uninjured but fatigued after forced water landing due to motor trouble on Thursday. Locatelli requested destruction of his plane and the request was carried out.
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U. S
Richmond
Georgia campaign to raise funds for Tallulah Falls school
Mrs. Z I Fitzpatrick is named Georgia chair for a 40000 building fund drive to finish the Tallulah Falls Industrial School expansion. The project includes an eight room school with auditorium a crafts shop a cottage a new water system and remodeling of two buildings. The Greater Tallulah Campaign ends at the state convention of women’s clubs in Atlanta in November.
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Atlanta
John K. Ottley
Tallulah Falls
Z. I. Fitzpatrick
State of Georgia
Georgia Federation of Women’s Club For
Greater Tallulah
The
Woman’s Clubs
Darrow Pleads for Lives of Youths in Chicago Case
Clarence S. Darrow spoke before Judge Caverly on August 25 arguing for clemency for Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold, the Franks slayers. He framed the defense around heredity and environment, noting the youths’ upbringing and even blaming detective stories for shaping their reads.
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Chicago
Clarence S. Darrow
Judge Caverly
Richard Loeb
Nathan Leopold
Robert Franks
Greenwich Will Rat Houses Ransacked
Police using picks shovels and acetylene torches began digging in cellars of three Greenwich Village houses for more victims tied to the slayer who killed Anton Graff radio cabinet maker whose body was found sealed in a varnishing vat last week. Search for John Lugosy carpenter who lived in the house where the body was found proved fruitless.
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New York
Greenwich Village
Anton Graff
John Lugosy
Atlanta Junior Chamber to Tour Carolina States
The Atlanta Junior Chamber of Commerce plans a tour through South Carolina early next month to gain support from southern chambers for bringing the 1926 National Junior Chamber convention to Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Atlanta, Junior Chamber of Commerce
South Carolina
Davis to Speak at Columbus and Wheeling Campaign Tour
John W. Davis will address the Democratic state convention in Columbus and the state fair grounds, then return to New York to prepare for an extended campaign tour starting Labor Day in Wheeling West Virginia.
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Wheeling, W. Va
New York
John W. Davis
Columbus
Ohio
State Fair Grounds
Wheeling
West Virginia
Locale Vor Ture No 722 Promenade Announcement
Localé Vor ture No 722 of La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux declares a promenade Thursday afternoon August 28 at Legion head quarters. P G s Goofs must assemble at 4 30. Voiture officers call all members to a meeting in Robert C Lane's Allison building Tuesday at six.
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la Societe Des 40 Hommes
Chevaux
Legion Headquarters
P. G
Robert C. Lane
Allison Building
Swimming pool near close as playground aids urge visit
The swimming pool at the Playground Commission will close next Saturday night after a busy season with many new patrons. Officials say the pool provided relief during heat and will be a banner attendance week, urging Americans to visit at least once before closing time.
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Playground Commission
Americas
Warren
All
Methodist Pastor at Gray Is Dead
Rev C T Ivey aged 40 pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Gray Georgia for four years died suddenly at 6 this evening. He had been in poor health but told his wife he felt better before he collapsed. Survived by his wife and two teenage sons. Funeral set for today.
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Gray
C. T. Ivey
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mint Officials Deny Philadelphia Express Car Holdup Claim
Philadelphia August 25 mint officials Pennsylvania railroad police and Pittsburg police chief deny knowledge of a holdup of an express car carrying old money last year. Edward Risdon of St Joseph Michigan is said to have told a cellmate that he led the affair stealing about half a million dollars.
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Philadelphia
Mint
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Edward Risdon
St. Joseph
Michk
League Secretariat Amended Agenda in Paris Institute News
In a forthcoming Santa council meeting Pearle was asked to amend the agenda concerning the foundation of the International Institute of Intellectual Cooperation in Paris. The plan aims to create an Institute of interest to the French nation. Dr Hergt, a German national party leader, told the Reichstag he disapproved the reparations agreement and would oppose measures to implement it.
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Pearle
Santa
Pague Council
Paris
International Institute of Intellectual Coopertion
M. Herric Gsser
Hergt
Dr. Hergt
Par
Reichstag
London
Cotton prices slide on early market after bearish report
New York August 25. Cotton prices fell 107 points or more than 5 dollars a bale on the opening call following a Liverpool market break after Saturday's government report. October traded as low as 24.43.
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New York
Liverpool
Miss Bradd to Teach at Fort Gaines This Summer
Miss Bradd, after completing a summer training course at the University, has been elected to teach the 5th and 6th grades in a consolidated rural school at Fort Gaines. The appointment was announced in Americus today and follows her recent years of activity and support from friends.
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Mery Willingham
Collet
Latur
Fort Gaines
Americus
Bradd
Lefa
Seisoda
Allen
Chappell
Hinton Sentenced for Quick Georgia Electrocution Case
Hinton, a Black man, was sentenced to chair in Decatur Georgia after a DeKalb jury found him guilty of assault. The trial was among the speediest here, with the verdict issued less than six hours after a true bill. The case stemmed from the armed hold up and attack of a young man near Constitution Go.
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Decatur
Hinton
Negro
Georgia
DeKalk
Constitution
Dawes to Confer With Coolidge in Plymouth Vermont
Republican vice presidential nominee Charles G. Dawes travels from Boston to Plymouth Vermont at President Coolidge’s invitation for a conference on the political situation. The visit follows Dawes and Davis signaling opposition to the Ku Klux Klan. Dawes will join Coolidge at a luncheon and plans to return to Chicago tonight.
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Boston
Coolidge
Charles G. Dawes
Plymouth
Cleveland
Augusta
Maine
New England
Dawes
John W. Davis
Ku Klux Klan
Pavis
Mr. Dawes
Mrs. Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Chicago
Coad to Speak at Cordele Meeting
County farm demonstration agent George O. Marshall will attend Cordele next Thursday for a cotton dusting meeting with chief speaker Dr. B. R. Coad, the leading authority on cotton dusting for weevil control. Demonstrations will test dusting cotton and pecans by airplane, using one or two planes to cover a whole county with officials and civic clubs invited.
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George O. Marshall
B. R. Coad
Cordele
Marshall
Coad
Walker
U. S
Crisp
Reward Held For Year Is Returned
A $500 bounty for the slayer of Greek merchant George Shickas in Thomsville has been returned to the donors after a one year期限. The reward was deposited in a local bank and reverts to the donors if unclaimed within a year. The year has just expired.
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Thomasville
George Shickas
Lane Back From Committee Meeting Discusses Legion Plans
Robert Lane reports from Savannah on the state executive committee of the American Legion. About twenty members attended as Georgia aims to send thirteen delegates to the St Paul convention and favors the Woodrow Wilson Memorial College project. Illiteracy work was outlined, with Jack Holst tasked to lead local efforts while the Legion moves toward full organization and universal ex service member enrollment.
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Robert Lane
Savannah
The
American Legion
Lane
Times-Recorder
Savannah Legionnaires
Bannfon’s Lodge
Legion
Woodrows Wilson Memorial College
Executive Committee
Georgia
St. Paul
National Organization
Valdosta
Atlanta
Jack Holst
John D. Mathis
Sune Day
First District Masons to Meet in Guyton Effingham County
Savannah dispatch notes the First District Masonic Association annual convention will convene in Guyton Effingham County on September 3 and 4. More than 200 Masons are expected, with working teams preparing exhibits and demonstrations for the gathering.
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Savannah
First District Masonic Association
Guyton
Effingham
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