William Jennings Bryan Laid to Rest in Arlington Cemetery
Dayton Tenn July 27 William Jennings Bryan died on Sunday after a heavy meal at age 6 0 he will be laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery per his wishes The body will travel from Dayton to Washington by railroad Wednesday morning Mrs Bryan announced The burial will honor a long career as three time presidential candidate and longtime Democratic leader known as the silver tongued boy orator of the Platte The article notes his death followed a period of political activity and his desire to be buried in Arlington among notable Americans.
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Tenn
William Jennings Bryan
Bible Nation
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington
Bryan
Davis
Arlington National Cemetery
William J. Bryan
Elijah of
Elisha
Princeton
Woodrow Wilson
Platte
Mr. Bryan
Chicago
Henry Clay
Clay
Nebraska
Salem
Silas Lillard Pivan
Culpepper County
Virginia
Jacksonville
Lincoln
Neb
Young Bryan
Congress
Highway Probe Postponed Amid Tactics Shift
In Atlanta on July 27 the Senate began considering Senator Hutchinsons plan to probe the State Highway Department but Hutchinsons tactical shift led to a postponement of further discussion until noon tomorrow. The move aims to secure full Senate attendance. Also named: Representative Barretts bond proposal of 228000 to retire part of the public debt and Kent of Wheeler proposing a constitutional tax on gross sales.
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Senate
Hutchinson
State Highway Department
Hutcheson
Hutchson
House
Representative Barrett
Stephens
Kent
Wheeler
Central Baptist Chicken Supper at Baraca Hall
All men of the Central Baptist church are invited to a chicken supper hosted by the Junior Missionary Circle of the W M S at 8 o clock tomorrow in the new Baraca hall. A good fellowship and an excellent supper are promised as preparations are made for a large crowd. California's timber resources valued at 750 million dollars.
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Central Baptist Church
Cire
New Baraca Hall
Blackshear Tobacco Market Forecast Brings Top Prices Seen
Blackshear board of trade predicts higher tobacco prices this season in Blackshear than other Georgia markets due to four competing warehouses. The statement notes farmers prefer larger markets with more buyers, aided by better roads and automobiles, to secure top prices for their tobacco, with continued discussion on page four.
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Blackshear Tobacco
Blackshear Boar
Blackshear
Blackshear Tobacco Board of Trade
Georgia
North Carolina
Virginian
Eugene Black Addresses Georgia Crowd At Large Atlanta Trust Barbecue
Under ancient oaks more than three thousand residents gathered Saturday at the Schrutching Place as guests of the Atlanta Trust Company for a barbecue and a message of optimism from Eugene Black. Automobiles lined the grove, long tables held pork and kid, brunswick stew and lemonade, while speakers Dr. Andrew M. Soule and J. J. Brown urged faith and a fighting spirit as Georgia rises from a low mood.
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Atlanta Trust Company
Eugene Black
Atlanta
Mr. Black
Georgia
Andrew M. Soul
J. J. Brown
Dr. Soule
E. J. Forrester
Leesburg
Willscott condemned killer escapes hangman noose again
In Valdosta on July 27 a car crash injured two people and killed Coodman Guerry of Palatka Florida. Dan C Ashley of Valdosta and Miss Annabel Converse of Valdosta are hospitalized with internal injuries and poor prognosis. Guerry, son of the late Judge Guerry of Macon and nephew of Dupont Guerry, was formerly editor of the Palatka News and had been in town securing real estate options.
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Coodman Guerry
Palatka
Fla
Dan C
Ashley
Annabel Converse
Guerry
White Springs
Pla
Lake I ‘Ty
Dan Ashley
Miss Conversee
Judge Guerry
Macon
Dupont Guerry
Wesleyas College
Palatka (Fla
Farrell
Miss Converse Noted City's Visitor to Gatewood Home
Miss Converse, a well known city figure, visited Mrs. T. FE. Gatewood Jr. on several occasions, reflecting social ties and local acquaintance in the community.
Tomb to be part of Virginia war memorial
Richmond July 27 A tomb for an unknown Virginia World War I soldier may join the proposed 250000 dollar state memorial. Morgan R. Mills memorial commission chairman said the grave was found on a French sector where Virginia units fought and could be brought home for interment in the memorial tomb.
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Richmond
Virginia
Morgan R. Mills
Miami Mayor Parker Henderson Found Dead in Bed
Parker A. Henderson mayor of Miami and noted in local business and banking circles was found dead in his bed Sunday morning at his home. Physicians said death resulted from apoplexy after his valet went to awaken him.
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Miami
Fla
Parker A. Henderson
Ex Millionaire Insists He Is Not Cemented
CHICAGO July 27 Two doors in the iron corridor through the Cook county jail death house are marked Life and Death. Russell Scott faces the gallows after two near misses. His friends outside seek a stay via attorneys retained by Detroit club women claiming insanity. Scott protests he is not insane and would rather hang than live in an asylum. His father Thomas Scott and wife Catherine push appeals for his release, seeking brother Robert Scott.
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Chicago
Cook County
Russell Scott
Scott
Detroit
Thomas Scott
Catherine Scott
Robert Scott
Two Negro Women Struck By Auto In City Intersection
Business note reports two Black women struck at Jackson and Forsyth streets. Though bruised, they were not seriously injured when an automobile hit them. The driver, a Black boy, remained at large as reporters arrived.
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Jackson and
Forsyth Streets
Fimes-Recorder
Plains Highway Opens 10 Traffic Between Sumter Cities
The Plains end of the Plains road between Sumter’s two cities began paving toward Americus with a mile and a half of new surface opened Sunday. Six and a half miles are paved from Scarborough hill toward Plains, with completion before November 1. County Engineer Wheatley projects traffic ready before winter rains and notes plans for Dixie highway paving next year.
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Plains
Americus
Sumter
Scarborough Hill
Wheatley
Andersonville
Lee County
Services in honor of William J Bryan
Evening services at First Baptist church will honor the late William Jennings Bryan. Pastor Rev J M Branch selects The Reward of the Commoner as the sermon topic. A special musical program and church members will pay tribute to the renowned figure.
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First Baptist Church
Willian Jennings Bryan
J M. Branch
Washington Monkeys Question Dismissal Hearing Sought
Washington authorities asked the District of Columbia Supreme Court to dismiss Loren H. Wittner’s suit accusing school authorities of teaching disrespect for the Bible. A Friday hearing date was requested, likely delaying Wittner's complaint slated for tomorrow.
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Washington
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Loren H. Wittner
Wittner
New Gas Tank Saves Sumter County Gas Tax
Sumter county saved 550 on its first carload shipment of gasoline filled into a county owned tank erected near Mc Garrah street on Central of Georgia tracks. County engineer Charles Wheatley says the tank cost 17 1 2 cents per gallon including freight and handling. gas retails 24 cents today with state tax. Direct purchases cut state tax 12 1 2 cents and avoid wholesale fees, yielding annual savings for road construction needs.
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Sumter County
Charles Wheatley
Mr. Wheatley
Central of Georgia
McGarrah Street
Wheatley
Fall from window proves fatal for Atlantan
Atlanta July 27 Conner White 24 assistant manager of a local theatre died after falling from a two story apartment window. His wife found him after hearing cries of his young son and looked out to see his body on the ground below.
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Atlanta
Conner White
Maaster
Death of Cain Ends Famous Rioting Case
The Cordele business section reports the death of Cain who faced rioting charges in Sumter County. Cain, held on a 2000 dollar bond, was to be tried at the November term of Sumter Superior Court. The riot involved Joe Clarke in Crisp County and led to Holliday’s conviction in 1924. Cain was killed by Ed Holliday in Cordele on a Saturday night over a repair dispute. Holliday surrendered to the sheriff afterward.
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Ed Holliday
Cordele
Bert
Sumter Coun
Jules Feity
Apel
Sumter County
Cain
Holliday
Joe Clark
Angero
Crisp County
Héllidae Duriier
Clarke
Riolings
Clarke Age
Mad
Cordelo
Americus
Wise
Superior Court
Atlanta Constitution
Cordele Pharmacy
Noble
Hair and teeth tally in Georgia Senate set
Atlanta report details the Georgia State Senate with twelve sets of false teeth and twenty one bald or thinning members. The piece lists hair counts, shaving habits, and note on ministers, lawyers, and businessmen among the body, ages 26 to 68, heights from five seven to six two, and shoe sizes seven to twelve.
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Senate
Atlanta
Georgia State Senate
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