Georgia Democrats Split Over Wilson Stand At State Convention
Georgia Democrats divided into Palmer and anti Palmer factions at the Atlanta state convention. Palmer supporters won key delegates and voted to back President Wilson against the League of Nations, while anti Palmer delegates asserted opposition and pursued a unit vote stance.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Wilson
San Francisco
A. Mitchell Palmer
United States
Hoke Smith
Jamas E. Watson
Jamas E. Watson Who With Mr. Palmer
Smith-Watson
League of Nations
Versailles
Holy N. Randolph
Palmer Levate
Congress
Age of Nations
Palmer
Imer
Smith
W. C. Week
Moultrie
Hardwick
Charles Barrett
Union City
R. L. Meaney
Macon
W. W. Osborne
Hannah
B. M. Blackburn
Ron
Gainerville
Foe Kiffin
Ureu
Crawford
H. G. Foster
H. L. Howl JR. Smith
Fred Kelley
A. R. Wright
G. C. Edwith
Distriet
B. E. Daniel
W. J
R. Overstreet. Il
T. FE. Hawes
W. J. Bush
P. H. Taylor
W. McMath
Marion Pherson
T. A. Colling
C. C. McKnight
N Daniel
J. F. Durr
Adama
Pith
H. Goss
J. R. Irker
M. Hatton
Davis
Ath
C. A. Towles
J. H. Crowan
L. C. Elliott
Iventh
J. B._G. Erwin
W. Coles
J. R. Whitrump
Albert G. Foster
Eton Johnson
Shan- Elder
John L. Durham
J. P. Brook
H. H. Ts
Nathan T. Elder
H. T. Clark
A. L. Tt
Wilternates
B. H. Dunawa Iey
Fleventh
J. L. We
Lee County
Stewart
Sumter County
W. T. Lane
Hudson, Johnson ‘sMath
Israel
Lane
Thomas
Chappell
Price Reducing By Credit Lever Aimed At Liquidity
Washington reports bankers may adopt Governor Harding’s recommendation to liquify frozen loans to reduce prices. Debate at the convention covered League of Nations, free speech, and military training. Watson and Smith factions clashed as General Harris urged backing the administration and San Francisco achievements.
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Re ¢. Dean
R._A. Hinton
O. A. Moore
W. R. Jones
P. T. Miller
A. H._ Thompson
Albert Howell, Jr
P. C. McDuffie
J. D. Robson
Aldine Chambers
R. E. Plowden
John R. L. Smith
J. T. Williams
Curran R. Ellis
W. E. Wood
W. Reeves
L. 8. Ledbetter
Lee J. Langley
Blanton Fortson
J. R. Tweedy
R. D. Callaway
N. D. Arnold
Jeff Davis
Jud Roberts
R. E. A. Hamby
John Quillian
Wallace B. Pearce
W. W. Abbott
D. S. Sandford
Geo. C. Evans
W. E. Sirmans
H. D. Dickinson
W. R. Ousley
H. J. Quincey
Sam A. Nunn
T. L. Price
J. W
Gwinnett
League of Nations
Versaillies
Georgia
San Francisco
Harris Fers
Harris
Hollins Randolph
Fulton
Wilson
E. Watson
Washington
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
John I. Kelley
Watson
Congrou
Atson
Smith
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations Covenant
Kelley
League
Democratic Party
Mr. Watson
General Harris
San Ncisco
Hoke Smith
Hardy Wieck
Smith Counties
Clerks Strike Fails to Halt Freight Movement
Clerks at the Central of Georgia freight depot vacated their posts yesterday but were replaced by others by noon today. The railroad, with few disruptions, continued receiving shipments as officials stated no local grievance drove the walkout. Several named clerks joined the strike while a subset remained on duty.
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Central of Georgia
George Anderson
The
Central
Americus
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
J. R. Stalling
G. E. Brooks
R. L. McLeod
G. T. Bonner
E. B. Glover
Max Cawood
H. C. Burke
C. A. Chambliss, Jr
Elizabeth Hester
Miss Hester
Dan Chappell Delivers Telegram at Georgia Convention
At the Atlanta state convention a Sumter delegate Dan Chappell received a telegram amid a theater lull. The message claimed Hoke Smith was sweeping the convention, prompting questions about its veracity and connection to a prior primary message.
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Atlanta
Dan Chappell
Hoke Smith
Jack Holst
Chappell
House
Americus
Smith
Magician Laurant to Perform at High School Tonight
Laurant the man of many mysteries with his company of musicians will appear in the high school auditorium for an evening of magic and wonder. Preparations for a large attendance are underway as professionals deliver entertaining acts. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children including tax.
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Laurant
S. A. Jennings Suffers Stroke Of Paralysis
S. A. Jennings a prominent community figure and longtime machinist at the Seaboard shops suffered a stroke yesterday at Plains Hospital after a period of ill health. He remained unconscious today with concerns for recovery. Jennings is active in numerous orders and public affairs and is held in high esteem.
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A. Jennings
Seaboard
Plains Hospital
Jennings
School To Celebrate Close With Barbecue
The closing of the school year at Thompson School will be celebrated Thursday with a barbecue and picnic at Wilburn's Bridge near the school twelve miles from Americus on the Dawson. The school has had a prosperous and successful year and the gathering tomorrow promises to be a big one. A number of Americus citizens have been invited to attend.
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Thompson School
Wilburn’s Bridge
Americus
Dawson
Sumter Commissioners To Attend Georgia Convention in Columbus
Sumter County officials will travel to Columbus for the state convention of county boards. Chairman N. A. Ray leads the Sumter delegation, with Poole Wilson Statham and Oliver possibly joining on the Seminole to coordinate county improvements.
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Boards of County Commissioners
Columbus
Georgia
N. A. Ray
Sumter Board
Messrs. Poole
Wilson Statham
Oliver
Griffin Population Rises 762 to 8240
Population figures show Griffin Georgia increasing by 762 residents to 8240, a 10.2 percent gain. Roanoke Vitae reports 58842 residents, up 45.8 percent in the same period.
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Griffin
Washington
M.omu ‘Ations
Inelu
Roanoke
Vitae
House Accepts Resolutions Washington May 18 19
The report notes the House accepts a series of resolutions in Washington over a two day period May 18 and 19. It references American leaders and political actions within the capital.
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Washington
New Community Service Body Organized Here
A Community House meeting completed the organization of community service in Americus with officers elected and a 15-member Board of Directors. The national group’s aims center on citizenship through broad leisure-time activities, recreation, education, and cooperative town-wide service led by local chapter presidents and the American Legion involvement.
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Community House
Organization of Community Service In
Americas
Frank Sheffield
Gordon Howell
H. McKee
W. M. Humber
Board of Control
Board of
John Ainley
Dave Andrews
J. Ralston Cargill
C. A. Cal- Bsrer
Frank Cato
George R. Ellis
Sam Heys
J. W. Harris
Will M. Humber
E. E. Schneider
John Sheffield
Walter Tiedeman
Organization of
Americus Nuts
National Organization of Community Service, Inc
Madison Av
New York City
Waldo H. Sherman
National Organization
Americus
Community Service of
Chicago
Occonan
Jack Holst
American Legion
Ious
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Crawford Wheatley Smith
Central of Georgia Railway Today
Savannah
Fort Valley
Rail Labor Board
Grunau
Railroad Labor Board Today
John Grunau
Chicago Yardmen's Association
W. T. McMath
Sumter
Credentals
Creden
Attorne al Palmt Wilkinson
S. A. Jennings
Playground Board of Control
Made
Board of Directors
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