Atlanta Eyes 1924 Democratic Convention Here
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce resolutions announce an invitation to host the 1924 Democratic National Convention. C. J. Haden, former Georgia DNC campaign manager, is named chairman to push acceptance. The move notes that 638 years have passed since a Democratic convention was held in a cotton state and cites loyalty of Georgia and other states to the party. In Americas, mosquito control plans promise a “mighty unhealthy” week, as health officials urge residents to remove breeding grounds and stop feeding mosquitoes on premises.
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Washington
Atlanta
Democratic Party
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Democratic National Committee
Americas
J. W. Chambliss
Chambliss
Mosquito
Dr. Chambliss
Muckalee Creek
Muckalee
Americus
Klan Sects Break With Atlanta Over Control
San Antonio dispatch reports the Ku Klux Klan in Texas passing resolutions to withhold money reports and information from Atlanta officers. Dozens of local Klan groups reject national directives amid internal power struggles, seeking order amid chaos.
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San Antonio
Ku Klux Klan
Texas
Atlanta
Largest one day movement of negro laborers from Valdosta
A Valdosta report states about 118 negroes left the city Thursday bound for northern points, most from Florida counties. They traveled by train on various lines and some by auto, marking one of the largest migrations in the area in recent memory despite Chicago tenement fire reports.
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Valdosta
Florida
Georgia
Chicago
New Drastic Uses Cover Seizure Of Liquor On Vessels
Washington June 23 new drastic instructions restrict seizure of stored liquor on incoming foreign vessels after Health Officer Sprague granted the Berengaria a medicinal liquor permit. Assistant Secretary Moss ordered the permit withdrawn and told customs and prohibition agents no such leniency could be allowed.
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Washington
Treaury
Moss
Sprague
New York
Berengaria
Customs and Prohibition
Treasry
Report Outline Given at County Commissioners Meeting
W O Martins firm, Atlanta certified accountants, outlined the report before county commissioners this morning. The outline focused on financial findings and recommendations for county expenditures and auditing procedures as discussed in the session.
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W. O. Martin
W. O. Martin & Co., Certified Accountants of
Atlanta
Confederate Veterans press for pension funding from Walker
Georgia Division United Confederate Veterans leader Major General A J Twiggs says veterans, waiting year after year for pensions due to treasury shortfalls, will take their plea to Governor-elect Clifford Walker. A letter from Augusta, sent to Walker in Monroe, requests included reference in his inaugural address. The Times Recorder received a copy via Capt Joe Day Stewart of Camp Sumter No 642.
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Georgia
Clifford Walker
A. J.twiggs
Augusta
Walker
Monroe
Americus
Times-Recorder
Joe Day Stewart
Camp Sumter
United Confederate Veterans
Baldwin Denies Quo Issue May Yet Bang About Break
London June 23 Downing Street issued a formal denial of remarks attributed to Premier Baldwin about the Irish question and the debt settlement and prohibition affecting Anglo American friendship. The statement says there is no foundation for the remarks and signals likely preservation of friendship amid liquor talks.
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Baldwin
London
Britain
America
Selma Board Rejects $5300 Anti Malaria Ditch Plan
SELMA Ala June 23 The Dallas county board of revenue voted at a special meeting to appropriate 750 to open the North Selma ditch running from Broad street to Valley creek The action followed representations from a Chamber of Commerce committee led by E C Melvin urging county city cooperation in an anti malaria campaign and mosquito habitat cleanup The county commissioners doubted that the 5300 would cover the required work and rejected the plan as insufficient
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Selma
Ala
Dallas County Board of Revenue
Broad Street
Valley Creek
Chamber of Commerce
E. C. Melvin
Cantaloupe Growers Suffer Heavy Loss in Albany Area
June 23 report from Mitch ell county notes Pelham area cantaloupe farmers facing a significant disaster with widespread crop damage. cause-situation details are incomplete but the impact is substantial for local growers and markets.
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Albany
Mitchell County
Pelham
Leslie Defeats Buena Vista In Fast Baseball Game
Buena Vista June 23. A fast game on the Buena Vista grounds Friday afternoon saw Leslie win by a score of five to one. Leslie dominated the center of the field with strong hitting and pitching.
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Buena Vista
Buena Vista Grounds
Leslie
Hw Cenro
Mosquito Breeders Face Recorder Action Campaign
Dr J W Chambliss city health officer orders Special Officer J C Arrington to collect stagnant water samples for evidence against households with wiggle tail mosquito larvae. Samples to be used in court actions before Recorder Fort as malaria campaign enforcement steps take effect. Public warned to cooperate and eliminate breeding sites.
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Americas
J. W. Chambliss
J. C. Arrington
Recorder Fort
Chambliss
Times-Recorder
Liquor Seizures Increase as Paris Quarantines Harbor
Federal authorities intensified seizures of liquor aboard foreign steamers under government seal for return trips after the reach liner Paris entered quarantine in New York with a nearly full hold. The seizures follow orders from Secretary Mellon to curb illicit importation and ensure proper disposal of confiscated spirits.
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Paris
New York
Associated Press
Secretary of Treasury
Mellon
Liquor Seizure Pause Halts Baltic Raids Until Certification
United States authorities briefly paused liquor seizure on the steamship Baltic amid questions over the amount certified for restricted use. Secretary Mellon and customs officials gathered in Washington while Dr. Sprague’s certification delay caused a temporary halt before orders to resume were issued. Removal of liquor began after 2 p.m. but stopped again on telephonic guidance from the health chief.
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New York
Associated Press
Uncle Sam
Johnny Bull
Baltic
Treasury
Mellon
Paris
Washington
Customs House
White Star Line
Elting
Sprague
United States Public Health Service
Dr. Sprague
Customs and Prohibition
St Lafawa
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