New York Home Rule Crisis Sparks Legislative Chaos
New York state faces potential chaos as a court ruling invalidating the home rule amendment may void laws from 31 years including the 45000000 soldiers bonus and 300000000 in bonds. Clarence Darrow news and Scopes case ties noted from Chicago. Leading NY lawyers prepare for a historic legal fight if the ruling stands.
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New York State
New York
Home Rule Commission
Vaid
James J. Hoey
Chicago
Clarence Darrow
John T. Scopes
Bainbridge Colby
Loeb. Leopold
Dayton, Tenn
Colby
New York Supreme Court
Million Dollar Fire At Macon
Macon on July 8 reports a massive blaze at the Case-Fowler Lumber yard destroying the yard and office building. The planing mill and dry kiln survived while losses exceed $1,000,000. A late shower aided protection of adjacent facilities including Central of Georgia creosote plant and Fowler-Wainwright Handle plant.
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Macon
Case-Fowler Lumber Company
Case-Fowler
Central of Georgia Railway
Fowler-Wainwright Handle Company
Actor Shot by Wife in New York Dining Room
Allen Davis, 25, understudy in the play White Cargo, was shot in the shoulder and killed by his chorus girl wife Edith Parker in a Manhattan apartment where he dined with Melville Anderson and Harry Wagstaff Gribble. Detectives halted Edith Parker as she fled.
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New York
Allen Davis
Polyclinic
Anderson
Gribble
Davis
Americus May Organize Old Military Unit
J E B McLendon of the Americus American Legion treasurer says reorganization of the old Americus Light Infantry could create a city military unit. He notes former A L L members and local youths would join, aiding law enforcement and disaster response. The plan hinges on next meeting approval.
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J. E. B. McLendon
American Legion
Americus Light Infantry
Americus
McLendon
Old Military Company
Sumter County
L T Turner repudiates use of his name in a circular
L T Turner denounces the unauthorized use of his name by the Tax Payers' League of Americus in a campaign circular. He expresses support for the white way and urges legislators to pass the city charter amendment. He offers no time to participate in ballots or counts and pledges to aid Kiwanis and other groups as possible.
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Lovelace Eve
Times- Recorder
League of Americus
Americus
City Sharter
Kiwanis Club
L. T. Turner
Plane's minimum flight speed stated at 31 mph
A report notes the lowest speed for an air plane is about 31 miles per hour. This figure appears in a concise aviation detail, highlighting a baseline airspeed threshold relevant to steady flight operations.
Budget Revisions Pass For Sumter County Negro Schools
At a June meeting the Sumter County Board of Education rescinded the earlier budget and adopted a new plan based on attendance and other needs. Superintendent Moore outlined that some schools could not run without more funds while others might close if no nearby alternatives exist. Voters for the new budget were Jordan Andrews and Methvin, with Shipp and Thomas opposing. The board heard from patrons and officials representing several schools, including New Era Pleasant Grove and Andersonville, as a resolution from several communities was presented. Continued discussion was noted for Page Six.
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Sumter County
Moore
Jordan
Andrews
Methvin
Shipp
Thomas
Andersonville
Anthony Rote
Oneord
Wosa
Huntington Sqtear Unsere
APOIO
New Era
Reese
Eer Een
Pleasant Grove
Shiloh
Col. Shipp
Charles S. Hogg
Concord
County Pauper Habitants and Official Dole Narrative
A historical account recalls monthly pauper allowances in a county, noting that four ragged individuals visited the county treasurer to claim two dollars each. The piece highlights a perceived reliance on relatives, reluctance to work at the poor farm, and a predominance of black paupers signing receipts to prove poverty.
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Ryhme
H. D. Watt
Capt Watts
Capt. Watts
Indicted Judge Faces Bank Failure Probe in Jackson
Madison county grand jury indicted Judge J. W. Ross of the Federal district court Western Tennessee and two associates Carrol son John Carroll and W L Cawthon in a 22 count joint indictment regarding the Peoples Saving Bank failure. Dayton move for a new constitutional amendment looms after Bryan address.
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Jackson, Tenn
Madison County Grand
Peoples Saving Bank of
Jackson
J. W. Ross
Federal District Court of
Western Tennessee
Carrol
John Carroll
W. L. Cawthon
Dayton
Tenn
William Jennings Bryan
Dayton Progressive Club
John R. Neal
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Supreme Court of the United States
Germany Signs Protocol to Limit Arm Traffic at Geneva
Representatives of the German government signed the protocol at the Geneva convention to limit traffic in arms, following Germany’s earlier signature on the protection against poison gas warfare.
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Geneva
Germany
28 Bills Reach Hopper Today
Atlanta July 8 The House opened with 28 measures introduced and several bills reported favorably by committees. A proposed tax hike of a half cent per gallon on gasoline would fund educational programs. The Senate convened for 40 minutes, introducing three bills including two on motor vehicle stopping at railway crossings.
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Atlanta
House
Senate
Government orders three year closure of Sula pearl banks
In a move to revive the pearl industry in the Philippine Islands the government has ordered the pearl banks surrounding the Sula Archipelago closed for three years. The action targets stabilizing supply and protecting future harvests amid concerns over overfishing and resource depletion. The policy affects local operators and distant markets awaiting pearls from the region.
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Philippine Islands
Govrnment
Sula Archipelago
Baroness Zur Muehlen Dies in Hotel Window Fall
New York July 8 Baroness Helen Zur Muehlen of Java Dutch East Indies dies after plunging from the seventh story window of the Ritz Carlton Hotel at the hotel roof garden level while her companions James M Thompson and others watched. Police say she fainted and lost balance as she opened the window. Passersby on higher floors saw her fall and life could not be saved. A large crowd gathered after the tragedy.
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New York
Helen Zur Muehlen
Java
Dutch East Indies
Ritz-Carlton
Bell Elected Commander of Legion Post
Walter L. Bell was elected commander of the American Legion post at a large turnout meeting Tuesday night. Officers include C. Be Guerry as vice commander Lee Ray adjutant 47 E. B. McLendon treasurer T Lacy Martin chaplain Ernest Sergeant at Arms Grover Historian and Antone Crapps as body. Bell plans to recruit unpaid members and ex servicemen and aims for 100 percent membership at the State Convention in Rome Georgia.
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Lec
American Legion
Walter L. Bell
C. Be, Guerry
Lee Ray
E. B. McLendon
T. Lacy Martin
Ernest Sergeant
Grover
Antone
T. Crapps
Bell
Ray
Charles S. Harrison
Columbus
Georgia
Lye
Rome
I. Brownell
The
Legion
L. H. Duckworth Buried Today In Sumter County
Longene H. Duckworth aged 42 died instantly Tuesday morning when the truck he was siding at a crossing was struck by a Central passenger train near Americus. He was buried at John Council Cemetery after services at his residence. Survived by wife L. M. Duckworth and six children, and three brothers all living in Sumter County.
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Longene H. Duckworth
Americus
John Council
Rev
Brewton
Salem Church
Duckworth
Jerry Duckworth
Summer County
Calvin Carter
Salem Methodist Church
Sumter County
Mr. Duckworth
L .M. Duckworth
Robert
Willie
Bessie
Everett
Mattie Lou
Mary Lizzie
SG. Duckworth
A. €. Duckworth
E. C. Duckworth
Postal deficit of 40 million forecast for 1925
Postmaster General New estimates a roughly 40 million dollar deficit for fiscal year 1925 postal operations. He attributes the shortfall to higher payroll costs for postal workers and changes in postal rates.
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NEW
Washington
Tax Exemption Bills In Lead Atlanta Legislature
Atlanta July 8 The Legislature advances bills in both chambers with a surge of measures. Leading the list 28 introduced Tuesday aim to tax exempt new industries and allow cities to hold special sessions for the same. Senate items include a $70,000,000 road bond plan and shifts in divorce grounds from three to one year, among others. New proposals touch tick fever shipments, court suits, a Dahlia special election to exempt industry, abolishing Dublin city court sheriff, a Fulton state depository, and highway fund creation plus department reconstitution. Senate and House members push bills on taxes, occupations, and education properties.
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Atlanta
Senate
Wilkin
Miller
Smith
Grady
Levie
Clarke
New of Laurens
Dahlia
New of Laurens and Others
Laurens County
New and Peacock of
Laurens
Dublin
Fulton
Fulton County
Neill of
Muscogee
Clary
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Eeessuuamclludac
Case-Fowler Co
L.T. Turner
Mr. Turner
Pickwick Club
Boston
Crea
Tennessee
Scoopes
Bryan
James M. Thompson
Millicent Rogers
Vonnall Hoogstraten
L. H. Duckworth
Ricketson
Tto
Bowden College
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