Georgia voters weigh Underwood and McAdoo in presidential primary
Georgians vote today in a statewide Democratic presidential primary to determine county unit votes for Senator Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama or William Gibbs McAdoo of California. Campaign managers predict victory for their candidates as every county reports polls open and final delegate outcomes hinge on county results.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
William Gibbs McAdoo
California
McAdoo
Millers. Bell
State Democrats Executive Committee
New York
General Assembly of Georgia
Bonus Passes House By Necessary Margin
Washington March 19 The House passed the soldier bonus bill after a forty minute debate under rules requiring a two thirds majority and barring amendments. The vote 355 to 54 indicated enough support to override a presidential veto. The bill provides paid up 20 year endowment life insurance and cash payments for veterans not entitled to more than $50 in adjusted compensation.
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Washington
House
Senate
Oil Deals Preceded 1920 Republican Meeting Tale
The 1920 Republican convention atmosphere featured Teapot Dome stories. Deputy Ohio secretary Tiffin Gilmore testified oil interests offered support to Wood if allowed to name the interior secretary. James G. Darden, linked to Daugherty and Harding era oil inquiries, denied talks with them on oil. he referenced Salt Creek and naval reserve lands and a Teapot Dome dispute after Sinclair leases. He recalled Fall sending marines to oust company representatives from Teapot Dome lands.
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Washington
Tiffin Gilmore
Ohio
Leonard Wood
Wood
Interior
Gilmore
James G. Darden
Daugherty
North Carolina
Harding
Daughtery
Darden
Salt Creek Field
Naval Reserve
Sinclair
Fall
TNT
Teapot Dome Reserve
Free State Troops Arrest Col Allok and 8 Others in Dublin
Free State troops seized nine men in Dublin early today including Col Jos Dal lan and several army officers linked to a recent mutiny. Mej Gen Tobin and Col Dalton escaped capture. The group was found meeting with about 40 others in a house on Parnell Square when raided by Free State forces.
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Dublin
Free State
Jos, Dallan
Tobin
Dalton
Parnell Square
Sumter County Banker Letters On Weather And Farming
Americas banker Sb. G. Council, resting in Grand Rapids, writes friends about severe winter in the Midwest. He notes snow and ice through Kentucky to Michigan and praises Sumter county weather. He says middle west wheat overproduction lowers prices and urges Sumter farmers to grow cotton as a money crop. He expects to return by March 22.
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Sb. G. Council
Americas
Sumter County
Grand Rapids
Mich
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Mechigan
Mr. Council
Great Middle West
Michigan
Los Angeles Woman Refuses Traffic Cop Belief
A Los Angeles woman who would not believe a traffic cop faces consequences as authorities proceed with the case. The incident highlights tensions between drivers and law enforcement in the city.
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Los Angeles
Free Election Returns to Be Furnished Here Tonight
The Times Recorder and Rylander Theater will provide presidential preference returns tonight free, with county primary results from across Georgia. Everyone is invited to attend and hear these returns at no charge.
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Times-Recorder
Rylander Theater
Georgia
Torture Slayer to Face Other Charges
William Gates, the confessed slayer linked to the Louisville torture room case, is to be extradited from Kentucky to South Carolina to face assault and battery, false imprisonment, and conspiracy charges arising from two attacks on Lake City police chief W. R. Wall in late 1930s. Governor McLeal has asked Kentucky to hold Gates while authorities act on the requisition.
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W. R. Wall
Lake City
White man held for having liquor near Albany
Albany March 19 W W Smith a white man about 35 is jailed in county for bond on prohibition charges. He was arrested Friday afternoon by Sheriff Tarver and Deputy Denson in a deserted negro cabin four miles west of Albany. About two gallons were found inside and three more a mile and a half west by the railroad. Smith admitted ownership of all liquor. Authorities say he may be demented and a past investigation is ongoing.
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Albany
W. W. Smith
Smith
Q. F. Tarver
A. J. Denson
Georgia Glee Club Plans Annual State Tour
The University of Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club will leave Athens Friday March 21 for its annual tour of the state. The itinerary lists Winder Atlanta LaGrange Griffin Macon Albany Tallahassee Thomasville Valdosta Waycross Brunswick Savannah Waynesboro Augusta and returns to Atlanta by April 11.
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Athens
University of Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club
Winder
Atlanta
LaGrange
Griffin
Macon
Albany
Tallahassee
Fla
Thomasville
Valdosta
Waycross
Brunswick
Savannah
Waynesboro
Augusta
Daugherty Probe Spotlight on Stewart Testimony
Washington March 19 A Daugherty committee hearing heard Mace Stewart Galveston attorney again testify about alleged DOJ failures to prosecute lottery promoters On cross examination he admitted many promoters had been arrested and prosecuted
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Washington
Daugherty
Mace Stewart
Galveston
Department, of Justice
Slemp Defends 1922 Oil Stock Purchases
Secretary C Bascom Slemp testified before the oil committee that his 1922 purchases of Mexican Petroleum and Mexican Seaboard were perfectly legitimate. He stated Pp W Slemp, identified as his cousin, acted only as an investor and had no controlling interest by Sinclair.
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Washington
John Rays Hammond
Sinclair
Tobacco beds spared by cold snap says experts
MOULTRIE Ga March 19 Experts here believe the recent cold spell did not damage tobacco beds The beds are covered and protected from biting winds If there is damage it will take several days for it to become fully evident
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Moultrie
Darden details Teapot Dome ties with Harding Fall and Sinclair
James G. Darden testifies before the senate oil committee about his links to Teapot Dome, Harding, Fall, and Sinclair. He recalls urging legal action and recounts a three hour session with Fall over Sinclair’s leases, noting animosity with Fall spanning 35 years and tying his involvement to the Champion family in Colorado.
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The
Evening Sun
James G. Darden
Senate Oil Committee
Teapot Dome
Harding
Fall
White House
Caden
TNT
Darden
Mr. Harding
Daugherty
Harry JF. Sinclair
Interior
Sinclair
Champion
Colorado
West
John F. Champion
Robert Taylor
Russo-Chinese negotiations fail to recognize Soviet state
March 149. Negotiations for China to recognize the Russian Soviet government appear to have definitively failed as the cabinet refused to approve a tentative recognition agreement.
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Peking
China
Troops Rush to Protect American Legation in Tegucigalpa
A landing force of 167 sailors and nine officers from the cruiser Milwaukee rushed to Tegucigalpa at the request of American Minister Morales. The American legation and consular office were fired upon by drunken soldiers, with looting reported and the Honduran ministry unable to control the disorder.
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Washington
Milwaukee
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Morales
Primary progresses quietly in county
The county’s primary election moves along with high anticipated turnout. Reports by phone at 2:30 pm indicate strong female support for candidates as women vote in large numbers across precincts. Americas polling place shows active participation with 1320 ballots by 2:20 pm, including 586 women and 734 men.
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Times-Recorder
Americas
Mrs Lee Bradley Buried At Leslie
Mrs Lee Bradley died at her Columbus home after two weeks with pneumonia. Her body was taken to Leslie and buried at Mt Zion, with Rev J P Daugherty officiating. She had lived near Leslie before moving to Columbus and is survived by her husband and four children. born Nella Blackman.
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Leslie
Lee Bradley
Columbus
Mt. Zion
J. P. Daugherty
Mrs W M Summers In Critical Condition At Home
Mrs W M Summers mother of Deputy Sheriff T L Summers is critically ill at her Oglethorpe Avenue home. Ill for weeks, recent days show grave fears for recovery, she is one of the oldest and most beloved residents with many concerned friends.
Japanese Submarine Sinks After Collision Near Sasebo
Submarine 48 of the Japanese navy collided with the warship Tatsuta near Sasebo during minor maneuvers and sank with four officers and 40 men. Naval officers said little hope for survivors, with rescue efforts continuing. The loss follows another submarine sinking near Kobe in August.
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Sasebo
Japan
Tatsuta
Kobe
Fire Engulfs Naval Dirigible Near Tokyo Killing Five
A small naval airship northeast of Tokyo caught fire today, killing all five crew aboard. Only the commander’s body was recovered. The disaster followed the sinking of submarine 43 at baseby, with naval sites reportedly still under evaluation.
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Tokeo
Tokio
Baseby
Poincare Wins Hi Fight For Reform In Senate Vote
Paris March 19 Premier Poincare breathed relief as the French senate adopted the governments fiscal projects by 151 to 3. The franc rose to 19.92 per dollar while the premier gained tax increases and economies. He now seems secure until the May elections and may see further international moves with England's Premier MacDonald.
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Paris
Poincare
MacDonald
England
Thompson School to Stage Amateur Play at Concord
Thompson school will present The Hoo Dooed Darky at Concord schoolhouse Friday night March 21 at 7:30 o’clock. Admission proceeds will go to war relief, sold by club ladies at the kitchen.
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