Haverhill clash pits Klansmen against crowds in mass melee
Four men were shot as crowds clashed with between three and five thousand Ku Klux Klan members during an initiation on the Groveland hill. State and local police arrested 23, confiscating six firearms and ammunition. The violence echoed earlier confrontations in Lancaster and Spencer as police struggled to keep order overnight.
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Haverhill
Mass
Ku Klux Klan
Groveland
Lancaster
Westminster
Ice monument in Miami district sparks race remark
A galvanized ice monument with insult lingers on a downtown Miami sidewalk. The inscription targets both Black and white individuals who support social equality, declaring Dade county does not need them. The origin or purpose of the display remains undetermined.
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Miami
Fla
Dade County
Flyers Decide 1 Stay at Kirkwell
Kirkwell Orkney Island Scotland July 31 The United States army world fliers who arrived from Brough England postponed their departure for Ireland until tomorrow because of adverse weather reports from patrol boats.
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Kirkwell
Orkney Island
Scotland
United States Army
Brough
England
Ireland
Hardwick Speaking Today in Valdosta and Hahira
Former Governor Thomas W. Hardwick will address crowds in Lowndes County on July 31. He will speak in Valdosta at 3 p.m. and later in Hahira, scheduled between barbecue dinners to avoid conflicts. He is regarded as a popular, outspoken political speaker in the state.
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Valdosta
Thomas W. Hardwick
Lowndes County
Hehira
Hahira
Hardwick
Pythians Roused by Fiery Cross Incident in Philadelphia
About 200 Knights of Pythias Military Guard members, angered by a cross burned near their West Philadelphia encampment, fired on the area with rifles and revolvers while forming a skirmish line. Commander Col James E. Allen led the response, finding no assailants but firing into nearby brush and concealment.
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Philadelphia
Military Guard
Knights of Pythias
James E. Allen
Bandit killed in attack on mail train in Jersey
East Orange New Jersey July 31 One bandit was killed one escaped and the mail carrier wounded twice when he frustrated an attempted mail robbery at a Lackawanna railroad station early today It is believed they sought a mail pouch containing Federal Reserve Bank packages
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Associated Press
East Orange
N. J
Lackawana
Federal Reserve Bank
Georgia Tax Digest Total Nears Five Million
Atlanta July 31 The state revenue outlook for 1923 ad valorem and poll taxes shows a digest total near 5 109 719 91 with 4 838 825 08 already paid. Final settlements from Fulton and other counties lag, and insolvent taxpayers may trim the ultimate sum but other properties may add to it.
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Fulton
Council Hears Assessment Pleas in Moultrie Hearing
In Moultrie the City Council opened hearings on the annual tax revision. Taxpayers attended in person only sparingly, but many filed petitions by letter seeking reductions from assessed figures. Hearings extended until 11 30 last night and resume tonight at 7 30, with hopes to conclude all adjustments.
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Moultrie
Davis in accord with Bryan on defense day stand
New York July 31 John W Davis announced he is in full accord with running mate Governor Charles Bryan of Nebraska on mobilizing day. He said Bryan sees no necessity for the military demonstration planned by the Coolidge administration and agrees with that view.
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Associated Press
New York
John W Davis
Charles Bryan
Nebraska
Bryan
Coolidge
Nebraska Governor Bryan Faces Defense Test Fallout
War Department refutes Governor Bryan's charges about the defense test. A statement from Major General Dun can g. of the Seventh Corps Area says Bryan had earlier voiced willingness to cooperate but later opposed the plan. Officials note Bryan ordered National Guard assembly and local committees for September 12, affecting Nebraska's implementation.
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Washington
Bryan
Nebraska
War Department
Duncan
Seventh Corps
National Guard
Railway clerks back La Follette in presidential race
Cincinnati July 81 The executive board of the brotherhood of railway and steamship clerks freight handlers express and station employees endorsed La Follette for president and Wheeler for vice president as independent candidates.
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Cincinnati
la Follette
Wheeler
of Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks
Lowndes Schools Seek Additional Levy Amid Tax Tension
Valdosta July reports that the Lowndes County School Board pressed county commissioners for a two mill levy to cover a school deficit. Rural districts rely on special taxes while Valdosta city schools are funded by local taxes and state funds. The proposed rate would affect all property, but legality and city taxpayer backlash loom large as burdens grow.
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Valdosta
County School Board
J A McDonald Redeemed by Operation at Plains Hospital
J A McDonald underwent an operation at Plains hospital and is reported in a satirical condition.
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J. A. McDonald
the Plains Hospital
Prohibition to Figure In House Senate Races
NEA Service Washington July 1 The wet and dry question not an issue in the Coolidge Davis La Follette race. Prohibition will be a consideration in senatorial and congressional contests nationwide. The Association Against the Prohibition Amendment leads the drive for wet majorities while the Anti Saloon League directs the opposition. The former group sees 96 senators involved. Continued on Page Two.
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Washington
Congress
Anti-Saloon League
Little Joe In Hi Kitchen Ends With A Note Of Dissent
A compact review notes that despite a skilled piano player named Little Joe, the performance in Hi Kitchen fails to translate into significant impact or lasting value, contrasting talent with the final impression.
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HI Kitchen
Sumter Farmers Expect Large Cotton Harvest This Fall
Prosperity looms in Sumter as indications point to a sizable cotton crop with merchants nationwide ready to share in gains. Farmers have worked soils intensively, used dry calcium arsenate against boll weevil, and benefited from favorable weather and control efforts led by a steering committee including Judge Ansney and A. Hixon.
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Sumter County
Americas
Ansney
A. Hixon
Tarnmen Injured In Seaboard Train Wreck At Lemon Springs
Three trainmen were injured when the Seaboard Airline southbound passenger train No 5 derailed at Lemon Springs. The engine turned over and the express car derailed, but all passengers escaped unharmed. The cause remained under investigation.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
Seaboard
Lemon Springs
Santos Returns to Normal After Brazil Revolt
BUENOS AIRES July 31 With the return of state government to Sao Paulo Brazil by scene of recent revolt life in Santos assumes a normal aspect. Business has been resumed and factories are operating according to a dispatch to La Nacion.
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
Santos
la Nacier
Spellacy to Head Democratic Eastern Campaign HQ
New York July 31 Thomas J Spellacy of Hartford Conn will run the Democratic eastern campaign headquarters Lincoln Dixon former Indiana congressman heads the organization bureau in Washington assisted by William B Wilson former secretary of labor according to an authoritative announcement today
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New York
Thomas J. Spellacy
Hartford, Donn
Lincoln Dixon
Indiana
Washington
William B. Wilson
Melon Growers Saving Own Seed at Valdosta
In Valdosta on July 31 thrifty melon growers are saving seeds from sound melons for next season. They avoid seed from defective fruit or with white streaks, which signal citron ancestry. Seed from good red meated melons is expected to yield quality melons next year.
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Valdosta
Hog Prices Rise as Farmers Sell Short in Georgia
Valdosta report notes a general hog shortage this season with western production down per government figures. Prices are expected to climb toward ten cents, boosting early seller gains for those who have hogs while many farmers lack stock.
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Valdosta
West
South Georgia
A . Sie the
Leopold Loeb murder trial cites Darrow era case
Chicago July 31 citation from a case tried before State's Attorney Crowe with Clarence Darrow as defense attorney was read in the Leopold Loeb murder trial. Crowe argued depravity evidence should be inadmissible in mitigation. The exchange with TarTow occurred during the late Wednesday session.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Crowe
Clarence E. Darrow
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Nathan Leopold
William A. White
Washington
Consolidation Affects Major West Virginia Coal Properties
Cincinnati reports that over 50 West Virginia coal mining properties, valued at 20 to 25 million dollars, have been consolidated. Financing for the proposed corporation was reportedly arranged by New York and Philadelphia banking interests.
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Cincinnati
West Virginia
The
Commercial Tribune
Haus
New York
Philadelphia
Biennial Sessions Bill Debated In Georgia House
In Atlanta on July 31 Representative Burt of Dougherty County leads the fight for a biennial sessions bill as Milner of Dodge County opposes. Also in Atlanta, a joint resolution directs Georgia's congressional delegation to urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to address freight rate excesses on food crops, seen as hindering diversification.
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Atlanta
Burt
Dougherty County
Milner
Dodge County
General Assembly
Georgia
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tampa Team Withdraws From State League
St Peters burg July 5 1 Notification that the Tampa base ball club had withdrawn from the state league was received shortly before noon today by Guy Shepard vice president of the circuit Descriptive note indicates Tampa team exits league and official acknowledgment from league VP.
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ST. Petersburg
Tampa
Guy Sheppard
Senator Lodge Recovers Comfortably After Operation
Senator Lodge rested one night at the Charles Gate Hospital in Cambridge Massachusetts before resuming recovery from a recent operation. The visit occurred July 3 as he recuperates away from public duties.
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Senator Lodge
Charles Gate
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