Rum running fuels bootlegger paradise on Florida coast
Chicago reports a surge in illicit liquor shipping from Nassau to the United States creating a bootlegger paradise. The article cites Nassau clearances rising from 37,000 gallons in 1917 to 1,340,000 gallons last year, with a bootlegger guide detailing fleets and runners aiding transport and distribution.
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Chicago
Associated Press
South Atlantic Seaboard
Paradise
Chicago Daily News
Florida
Nassau
Bahamas
United States
Terry
Minority Report Opposes State Tax Law Repeal In Georgia
In Atlanta on July 10 the house heard a minority report opposing the majority recommendation to repeal the Georgia tax equalization law. Signed by Stovall, Daniel, Rutherford and nine others, it signals floor fights to block repeal while parallel bills move to shift prison administration to the state warden. The temperance committee scheduled action on Arnold’s bill to repeal the Georgia prohibition law and defer to federal enforcement of the Volstead Act.
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Ways ,and Means
House
Majority
Georgia
Stovall
Daniel
Rutherford
Perryman
Talbot
Covington
Cloquitt
Penitentiary
Representative Arnold
Arnold
Arnold bill repeals Georgia two quart law in 1907 era
Atlanta July 10 Senator Stephen Pace of the 18th district backs the Arnold bill to repeal the old two quart law, noting it touches only the 1907 provision and leaves the bone dry prohibition act intact. Pace recalls the 1915 changes and observes many presidential candidates mean a good year for cigar stores.
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Atlanta
Stephen Pace
Sumter County
Pace
Georgia
Dr. Arnold
Arnold
Cotton Weevil Fight Intensifies in Sumter County
Farmers in Sumter County rally to battle boll weevil as county agent Marshall urges dry calcium arsenate. L. G. Council and Neill A. Ray advocate sustained poisoning, with Florida plan trials and Hill's mixture on select plots. Ray notes potential 5 percent rise in Sumter acres despite labor and stand challenges.
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Sumter County
George O. Marshall
L. G. Council
Live Oak
Fla
Marshall
Mr. Council
Neill A. Ray
Americus
Mr. Ray
Times-Recorder
Florida Plan
Hill
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
E. J. Witt
R. S. Oliver
Plains
Poet Loveman Dies At 59 In Arkansas Hospital
Robert Loveman, a noted Georgia poet from Dalton, died early today in a Hot Springs hospital at age 59. A Cleveland native, he contributed to national magazines and published several volumes of verse. His death was announced by his Atlanta-based brother.
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Atlanta
Robert Loveman
Dalton
Hot Springs
Ark
Loveman
Cleveland
Clay County buys heavy tractor for highways
Clay county commissioners at a special meeting purchased a new tractor and grader for 10000 dollars. The machine will be shipped soon and an operator will be assigned to the Clay county highways. The roads are already in good shape and the new tractor will aid maintenance.
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Clay Commissioners
Fort Gaines
Clay County
German Official Attacked in Brussels Disturbance
The German charge d affaires in Brussels was assaulted and severely hurt last night during a street disturbance. He and a companion spoke loudly in German when a bystander yelled Bodies. A crowd formed and struck the German diplomat several times before police intervened. Two former Belgian soldiers detained in connection with the incident were released on bail.
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Brussels
Associated Press
Stevens Estimates U S Cotton Crop At 9 Million
J H Stevens of Stevens warehouse Ellaville estimates total U S cotton production at 9 250 000 bales, well below the federal department of agriculture forecast. He cites heavy rains washing away fertilizer and soil in many districts, affecting yield potential.
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J. H. Stevens
Stevens
Ellaville
United States
Federal Department of Agriculture
Schley County
Pasture Meeting Here Next Monday
A Sumter County pasture meeting will be held Monday at 10 in Americus on W. J. Josey’s farm 11⁄4 miles west of Americus. George O Marshall announces this series of 48 July and August sessions with Central of Georgia Railway staff, featuring the Josey pasture and methods to improve grazing.
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Americus
George O. Marshall
W. J. Josey
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Dallas
Sumter County
Josey
Messrs
J. A. Winslow
3. F. Jackson
Central of Georgia Railway
M. P. Jarnigan
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Gore given stay to file motion for new trial
Governor Walker grants six day respite to Joe Gore of Heard County who was scheduled for execution on July 13 after a 1922 murder conviction. The stay allows counsel to file an extraordinary motion for a new trial with the Georgia Supreme Court.
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Joe Gore
Walker
Atlanta
Clifford M. Walker
Heard County
Supreme Court
Gore
J. H. Wymen
Twenty six oil promoters indicted for mail fraud conspiracy
July 10 in Cleveland Texas the federal grand jury indicted twenty six Texas oil promoters including Dr Frederick A Cook former Arctic explorer. They are charged with using the mails to defraud and conspiracy to defraud. Cook already faced prior fraud charges and remains on bail.
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Cleveland
Texas
Frederick A. Cook
Cook
Americus Masons to Play Benefit Ball Game Thursday
Americus Lodge No. 13 and M. B. Council Lodge No. 95 plan a Thursday afternoon benefit ball game at the playground diamond to raise funds for the Americus ball team. Promoters guarantee Americus will win and offer full protection for the umpire to secure official presence. The event includes a humorous pass at a strict hit-and-run format with quirks about outs, bat types, and improvised equipment, reflecting a local festive tone.
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Americus Lodge
A. M
M. B. Council Lodge
Americus
Americas
Snider
John Bragg
Fuller Brush Men To Meet In Americus
Fuller Brush company agents from Macon will meet in Americus next Saturday evening. Host John A. Godfrey Americus agent will host at the Sign of the Pine Tea Room with supper at 7 30. Twelve representatives will attend the gathering and entertainment will follow the program.
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Macon
Fuller Brush Company
Americus
John A. Godfrey
Sign of the Pine Tea Room
Two Men Sought In Case Of Nellie Price Death
Waycross police seek two men last seen with Nellie Price whose body was found on Atlantic Coast Line tracks. A gold watch with her name and a blank Perry bank check were found. The two theories: suicide after a sighting or foul play with the body left on the tracks. Mrs Nellie Haynes, her mother, was notified.
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Waycross
Nellie Price
Nellie Haynes
Cordele
Perry
Dixie Highway
Alabama convicts leasing to be big issue in session
July 10 Montgomery Alabama. Investigation of Florida prison outrages prompts Alabama to consider abolishing the convict leasing system despite a January 1998 extension. Governor Brandon defends the system while a League of Women Voters and others push for repeal citing insanitary conditions and neglect.
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Ala
Florida
Alabama
Brandon
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Prof Gressette to Coach LaGrange High School
Prof Gressette of York South Carolina will be athletic director of LaGrange High School next year. He is a University of South Carolina graduate, class of 1922, who starred in football and baseball and served as football captain in his senior year.
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Lagrange
Gressettee
York Schools
York
S. C
LaGrange High School
Gressette
University of South Carolina
Harrold wins MOPE Oxford honors at Oxford University
Thomas Harrold reports Frank Walker Harrold son of Mr and Mrs Frank P Harrold has earned Bachelor of Civil Laws at Oxford University. The degree will be conferred August 7 and the award is a high distinction for a young man. He is traveling on the continent and plans two months in Norway and Sweden before returning home. Frank P Harrold and Charles Lanier went to England for the graduation and will sail August 7 for New York after the B L degree and then return to America.
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Thomas Harrold
Frank Walker Harrold
Oxford University
Harrold
Oxford
Norway
Sweden
Frank P. Harrold
Charles Lanier
England
New York
Americus
Walker Pleased With Message Reception
Atlanta July 10 Governor Clifford M Walker voiced pleasure over the reception of his taxation message to the general assembly and expects a decision within two weeks on whether to act now or adjourn after a thirty day session to review a special commission report He does not insist on one system but urges agreement on several plans he submitted including potential income tax for state purposes and ad valorem for counties and the creation of a state auditor to be elected in fall a move tied to a constitutional amendment.
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Clifford M. Walker
General Assembly
House
Senate
North Carolina
Tattnall County
State Auditor
Opinon
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