Johnson backs Republican stand on safeguarding Americanism
San Francisco July 7 Senator Hiram Johnson issued a statement from his home endorsing the Republican party as the sole choice for those who value safeguarding and preserving Americanism. He defended the party's opposition to the League of Nations as the covenant of the league and contrasted Democratic calls for reservations.
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Chicago
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League of Nations
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Monroe
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New Teachers for Union High School Formed
Professor E L Bridges announced a largely new faculty for Union High School Leslie with only one veteran, Miss Mary Lizzie Forrester of Leesburg, remaining. He outlined openings in expression and music and named the full faculty including Miss Ruby Jennings, Miss Dorothy Fargarson, Miss Mary Chatfield, Miss Ruth Chappe, Miss Mary Lizzie Orrester, Miss Ruby Fillingame, Miss Hallie Haulbrook, and Miss Susie Brandon in domestic science. The appointments followed recruiting trips to Athens and Atlanta and recommendations from Mrs Betsie Stanley Wood.
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Atheny
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Bridges
Mary Lizzie Forrester
Leesburg
Susan Brandon
Gainesville
Brandon
Athens
State College of
Ruby Jennings
Dawson
Dorothy Fargarson
Mary Chatfield
Yatesville
Ruth Chappe
New Hope
Mary Lizsie Orrester
Leeshute
Ruby Fillingame
Ty Ty
Hallie Haulbrook
Moultrie
Susie Brandon
Americus Masons to Attend Ellaville Gathering
Americus Masons from Nome No 13 and M B Council Lodge No 95 will travel to Ellaville Thursday night for a large district meeting. The Americas degree team led by Dr J Richmond Statham will conduct the sister's degree exemplification, a key feature of the event, with many members joining by car for a one evening return trip.
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Palmer and Palmer charges swirl in Chicago hearings
In Chicago a committee heard testimony about Attorney General Palmer allegedly using his office to influence delegates to the national convention. Armstrong claimed Palmer pushed pardons for allies and blocked evidence in fraud cases. Chairman Kanyer said whether Armstrong would be called as a witness would be decided later.
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New Revolt Rumors Rise After Bridges Burned
Reports from Eagle Pass Texas on July 7 said twelve bridges south of Monclova were burned fueling rumors of a new Mexican revolution led by Rodolfo Gon sales.
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Monclova
Mexico
Rodolfo Gonsales
Frank T. Long Teaching At State University
Americus friends of Frank Long, former editor of the Times Recorder, learn he is teaching engineering at the University of Georgia summer session and will visit Americus and Leesburg after the session. He has served on the Southern College faculty at Inver Lauderdale Florida for several years and earned high standing in education.
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Frank
Freight Car Wreck Delays Central Hour In Georgia
A small freight wreck on the Central of Georgia near the station today delayed traffic for about an hour. One car overturned and a wrecking crew cleared debris. The sealed wrecker was brought around on Central tracks to assist. Officials did not state the cause of the incident.
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Vereen backs Cox as party nominee for national ticket
Vereen of Moultrie asserts Cox is the right man for the Democratic ticket and predicts a strong chance of victory in November. He praises Governor Cox as a believer in democracy and defender of fundamental principles, stating he supports Cox heart and soul and that Cox came closest to carrying the party flag at the San Francisco convention.
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Cox
San Francisco
Roosevelt Nominated V P Hopeful Gets Congratulatory Wires
New York July 7 Wm G McAdoo sent warm congratulations to Franklin D Roosevelt on his nomination for Vice President. President Wilson also telegraphed good wishes to Roosevelt as assistant secretary of the navy. The dispatches reflect widespread political support amid a national convention backdrop.
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Wm. G. McAdoo
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wires
Washington
Wilson
Navy
We've Chosen Able Leader Crisp Says Cox Nomination
Congressman Charles R Crisp voiced confidence in Governor Cox as the Democratic presidential nominee this morning. He spoke to a large crowd at an event endorsing the party's fall victory and urged unity behind the ticket.
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Americus Champs Baseball Team Reorganized
Good news for Americus baseball fans as the former Champs are reorganized with most players intact and aim to boost the town’s baseball scene. Daily practices continue at the Americus playground, with a charity double header planned for admission of 26 cents to benefit the playground.
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V. Walter Bolander
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Es Nohan
Bradley Hogs
Sil Copdell
Seaman
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Americas
High Court Upholds Georgia Highway Act
The Georgia Supreme Court affirms the Georgia Motor Vehicle Act and the creation of State Highway 1, reversing lower court actions. The ruling releases the automobile fund from litigation, restores it as a special treasury fund, and makes it available to the State Highway Commission for road construction.
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Americus Masons to Attend District Session
Americus Masons are to attend the district convention to assemble in Fitzgerald in August. Grand Master H. J. Beak will preside and oversee the conferral of degree from the third district. The Americas degree team is expected to perform one degree during the session.
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Praesthe
Germans To Yield On Disarmament Plan
The German ministry and military officers proposed to Chancellor Federn bach that Germany present a disarmament plan to the Allied powers. The decision was reached this morning and the plan will be submitted for consideration by the natives. A large locomotive of the Mallét] es is noted as more than ftoo,oo0.
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Associated Press
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Germany
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Cox Sets Stance On Law Enforcement In Letter
Governor James M. Cox of Ohio, Democratic presidential nominee, states in a June 23 1920 letter to Kansas City attorney John H. Pollock that law enforcement is the expressed mandate of the people and must be respected by public officers. He warns against neglect of the law and equates it with attacking institutions, arguing no revolution is needed since change can come via majority rule.
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Kansas City
James M. Cox
Ohio
John H. Pollock
Pollock
Columbus
Seek to Enjoin Federal Suffrage If Ratified
A court action seeks to bar enforcement of a federal suffrage amendment ratified in the state. The motion targets Attorney General Palas and Colby Palmar to show cause why relief should not be granted. The case ties to a tax commission report and related property issues slated for action in the upcoming session.
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Bahnsen Accuser Lands Senate Push in Georgia House
In Atlanta on July 7 Representative Green B. of Worth seeks a House inquiry into Dr. Peter F. Bahnsen accusing him of oath violations and malfeasance in office. A five member House committee and three from the Senate would compel witnesses and transcribe evidence for a full report and recommendations to the General Assembly by July 1920.
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Georgia
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Hardwick Reed to Speak Here in July Campaign Visit
Handbills circulated announce former senator Hardwick Reed will speak in Americus July 20 at 8 o clock with no venue stated. Additional stops listed include Arlington July 19 at 11 am Cuthbert July 19 at 4 30 pm and Richland July 20 at 2 30 pm. Local supporters hope a large crowd attends and note Reed plans a courthouse appearance amid his political bid for Georgia governor while Penick runs from the race.
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Paverno
Arlington
Cuthbert
Richland
Hardwick
Georgia
John George Returns to Americus to Reopen Business
John George, long a leading member of Americus foreign colony, returns from Tampa to Americus and hints at reentering business there. He expresses that the town always makes him feel good and recalls his past with the Americus Confectionery Co. at Forsyth and AA streets, receiving a warm welcome from friends.
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Americus
Tampa
Fla
Americus ‘Onfectionery Co
Forsyth
Turkish Treaty To Stand, Council Rules
Paris July 7 The supreme council decides to keep the important Turkish peace treaty clauses unchanged. York Ala Washington July 7 Census figures show case 1651 with an increase of 182.5.
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Supreme Council
York
Ala
Washington
Governor Cox Urges Louisiana to Ratify Suffrage Amendment
Secretary go assistant Navy on second day Dayton July 7 reports Governor Cox urging the Louisiana legislature to ratify the suffrage amendment. The Democratic order and Cox delegates from the District of Columbia weigh in as a tentative convention scene unfolds with Roosevelt and Shaheen mentioned in late proceedings.
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Cox
Louisiana
Frank J. Looney
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