Lankford Income Tax Bill Heads to House Monday
In Atlanta on July 28 Senator Lankford’s income tax measure, already passed by the Senate, is expected to reach the House early next week after work on the general appropriations bill. The agriculture department faces further cuts as the House considers vetoes, with a proposed fertilizer tag tax reduction from thirty to ten cents per ton and funds split between inspection and the state treasury. The Confederate pension time is also slated for consideration Monday.
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Explosion Kills Twenty-One at Maltby Colliery
Sheffield England July 28 Twenty-one men are believed killed by a fire sparked explosion at the Maltby colliery near here. Twenty-eight miners were entombed as a mine fire had troubled the district for weeks. Rescue parties await safe conditions to reach the trapped men.
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Associated Press
Remarkable fish tale from Sumter visitor
Sam A. Rogers of Sumter visited Americas and recounted a fish story. John Wyatt keeps a two inch fish in a bowl that reproduces every two weeks. Offspring may be sent to Atlanta for classification. The species remains uncertain and cannibalism among fry leads Rodgers to place many young fish in other bowls.
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Melons Cause Overflow of City Garbage Cans
City authorities relocate garbage cans from back yard to front curb as cleanup continues. DY. J. W. Chambliss notes some delays in pickup but expects prompt resolution. Heavy daily watermelons consumption adds to waste load and removal challenges.
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Sumter Delegation Walker Not To Stop School Debt Bill
The Times-Recorder prints an explanatory letter from Senator Stephen Pace on behalf of the Sumter county delegation in the general assembly. The document outlines key points of the proposed substitute bill addressing school funds and indebtedness, with continuation noted on page 7. In Atlanta today Governor Clifford M. Walker refused to intervene in the hanging of Seab Johnson in Emanuel county jail after a prior reprieve to consider a commutation request. Johnson, a Negro man, was condemned for the murder of his wife and another woman. the Supreme Court and state prison commission had reviewed the case, and the latter declined to recommend clemency.
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Pace Bill 10 Peri Consolidation Wins in Senate
ATLANTA July 28 The bill by Senator Stephen Pace of Americus to consolidate the offices of tax assessor and tax collector for counties over 25000 population has been reported favorably by the Senate committee on constitutional amendments. The measure also lets such counties adopt a salary system for officials instead of the constitutional fee system.
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Americus
Senate Committee On Constitutional Amendments
Dr. Carl W. Minor Leads Successful Revival in Chester
Dr. Carl W. Minor returned home from Chester Georgia where he conducted a four day revival with overflowing congregations. Nineteen conversions were recorded including several prominent community members. The revival benefited from strong Methodist cooperation allowing overflow seating. Pastor J N Crosby assisted in the meeting.
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Hines Seeks Public Views On School Debt Bill
Representative A. B. Hines, back from Atlanta, urges Sumter County residents to send views on the perring school and debt bill before he returns. He says the delegation has worked to resolve the issue and welcomes approval, condemnation, or suggested changes from supporters and critics during the weekend.
Crawford to Attend Executive Meeting
R. L. Crawford, third district executive committeeman of the Georgia American Legion, will depart for Macon Sunday morning to join the executive committee meeting at Hotel Dempsey at 10 A M. The group will set a date for the sixth annual convention in Savannah next year and discuss other business as it arises.
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Savannah
Four Die as Canadian Trains Collide Near Picard
Reports from Quebec say four men were killed in an eastbound trans continental train collision near Picard this morning. An unconfirmed report lists the baggage man, the engineer, and the express agent of the passenger crew among the dead.
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Collision near Picard kills four on CN Rail train
Officials confirm a foggy morning collision near Picard in Montreal. A fast passenger train struck a freight, resulting in four fatalities and ongoing merger details being gathered at the head offices.
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Canadian National Railways
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Highway bill clash as supporters seek department details
Atlanta July 28 Supporters of the state highway department plan to oppose McMichael's resolution next week in a house committee of the whole. They demand full breakdowns of expenditures including salaries, transportation, subsistence and board commission costs, plus dates of salary increases and chairman pay.
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Geraud to spend one day in Macon
July 28 in Macon Rainbow Division Veterans Association faced a setback as General Henri J. EF. Geraud plans only a single day visit on Sunday August 9. Col William Donovan national president notified the group by wire. Jack Peavy and local leaders adjust entertainment plans accordingly.
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I. W. W. Headquarters Stormed and Flag Burned
A crowd of about fifty stormed the Industrial Workers of the World headquarters in New York tearing down and burning the red flag over the building. Hoboken residents had protested flying the flag while longshoremen on strike. The I W W said it would protest to New Jersey Governor Sizler as five Marine Transport Workers clerks stood by amid literature being hurled from windows and destroyed.
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Dempsey to Meet Hppo September 14 at Polo Grounds
Champion Jack Dempsey will face Argentine challenger Luis Angel Firpo in a 15 round world heavyweight title bout at the Polo Grounds on Friday September 14 promoter Tex Rickard announced. Ticket prices range from three to twenty five dollars the lowest for a heavyweight title fight in history. A crowd of eighty thousand is expected once new stands are finished with Firpo training in Atlantic City and Dempsey at Saratoga.
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Tifton Kiwanis Hear Tobacco Prospect
The Tifton Kiwanis Club welcomed Jeffries of the Tifton Tobacco Warehouse at a Friday luncheon. He praised local tobacco as the best in the world, lauded the Imperial plant in Tifton, and urged growers to visit the Coastal Plain Experiment Station to see modern planting, fertilizing, cultivation, curing, and marketing methods.
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Five Georgia Pullman conductors indicted in Chicago
Five Pullman conductors on the Dixie Flyer from Chicago to Atlanta were indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to violate the interstate commerce act by carrying passengers without full fare. The defendants based near Atlanta include Carl B. Wall, Martin F. Estes, Walter E. Fife, Burt V. Reitzel, and Clifford L. Kinnett, all charged with taking only part of the fare and keeping the rest.
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May Make Dusting of Cotton Compulsory
Tallulah La July 28 Entomologists at the United States Department of Agriculture Experiment Station urge uniform state laws to require calcium arsenate dusting of all cotton by airplane or ground equipment where planes are unavailable. They say widespread dusting would maximize boll weevil control, protect cotton growers from immense losses, and prevent pest reproduction on untreated acreage. Authority for a nationwide campaign is deemed essential.
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United States Department of Agriculture Experiment Station
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World Court campaign pushes No More War effort
Washington on July 28 saw 35 organizations launch a two day drive nationwide for American participation in the world court under the National Council for Prevention of War. The movement marks the World War outbreak anniversaries and mirrors coordinated peace demonstrations in 18 nations. The campaign uses the Law Not War slogan to allow broader city participation beyond President Harding's itinerary and to urge action on the world court in the coming Congress session.
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France Aims for Accord With Britain on Reparations
Paris reports the French note to Great Britain to respond to Britain’s reparations proposal is ready. Delivery early next week hinges on Brussels and a Belgian note to London. Premier Poincare and Prime Minister Baldwin reportedly ready to make sacrifices to reach an accord on German reparations and guarantees. The French Foreign Office rejects delaying tactics aimed at Germany’s collapse.
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Outler Returns From Dooly Camp Meeting
Rev. John M. Outler came back to Americus today after several days at the Dooly Camp Meeting grounds between Vienna and Montezuma where he aided in preaching. Attendance this year was larger than in prior years as interest remained high. He will preach for his congregation Sunday morning and evening.
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