Supreme Court Affirms Heirs in Scarborough Estate Case
The Supreme Court upheld Judge Littlejohn’s ruling that eleven heirs share the Scarborough estate, each receiving about 1800 dollars after expenses. Represented by Col. W. A. Dodson, the Anniston family and other heirs fought for an equal one eleventh split amid a murder-linked probate in Sumter County.
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Wienman
Macon
Morgan Stephens
Americus
Eilaville
Wineman
Savannah
Morgan Stevens
Supreme Court
Great Britain Votes Today in King George V Reign
Millions of voters in Britain went to polls to elect the fourth parliament of King George the Fifth's reign. Forecasts varied but the outcome remained uncertain as the election proceeded under cloudy anticipation and campaign chatter.
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London
Associated Press
Great Britain
George the
Observers Named for Meet at Lausanne Washington assigns observers
The United States announces ambassadors and officials to attend the Near Eastern Conference at Lausanne. Ambassador Child at Rome and Minister Crew at Bern will serve as American observers while Rear Admiral Bristol becomes associate commissioner due to limited attendance. A staff of secretaries will accompany them to present Washington's points without direct participation in negotiations.
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Washington
Child
Rome
Crew
Berne
Amér
Lausanne
State Department
Bristol
Constantinople
Ameri 40
I ‘Ul
saIry - Dwight
Near East
Deadlock in Gust a jury as police charge Walter Robertson
In Gust a on Fell street a policeman charged Walter Robertson with a crime during a 24 hour jury session. The case has left the jury deadlocked and unresolved.
Marshall outlines aims of coal probe in democracy speech
Former Vice-President Thomas R. Marshall, a Coal Commission member, told Detroit bankers the inquiry seeks the whole truth to foster friendlier ties between employers and miners after a five month strike. He urged organized self control over government force and stressed the commission’s impartial pursuit of facts.
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Detroit
Federal Coal Commission
Thomas R. Marshall
Detroit Bankers’ Association
Commission
America
Atlanta plans world school on ocean voyage
Atlanta's public schools launched a bold project funded by Asa Gandler Jr and a group of millionaires to operate a sailing school aboard a purchased vessel. William Sutton leads the effort with a six to eight week train tour prior to the nine month voyage around the world. Tuition ranges from 1000 to 1200 dollars yearly.
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Atlanta
William A. Sutton
Asa G. Candler, Jr
Cocca Cola King
Harry P. Hermance
Lindsey Hopkins
Catol Woolford
Harold Hirsch
Candler
Forture Army
Thomas
Sutton
America
England Objects to Turkish Demands at Lausanne
The British foreign office, in authoritative quarters, telegraphed the French and Italian governments a memorandum stating that Britain does not regard the main Turkish demands to be presented to the Near East peace conference at Lausanne with favor.
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London
Associated Press
British Foreign Office
Great Britain
Lausanne
Turkish Nationalists pledge to honor Mudania armistice terms
The Turkish Nationalist government assured the Allies that the stipulations of the Mudania armistice agreement will be respected, according to a dispatch from Constantinople dated November 15.
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Constantinople
Associated Press
Felton to Sit in Senate by Special Arrangement
Atlanta reports Mrs. Felton will join the U S Senate next Monday under a special arrangement after losing her seat on election day November 7 when Walter F George was elected to fill the vacancy. Georgia Governor Hardwick agreed she was not entitled to sit with the body at its convening.
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Atlanta
H. Felton
Georgia
Senate
Felton
Watson
Walter F. George
Supreme Court
Opinon
New York
W. H. Felton
United States Senate
Hardwick
Hog auction at Leslie sells carload for 7.11 dollars
A carload of hogs sold Monday at Leslie bringing 7.11 dollars. George Marshall assisted in the auction.
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Leslie
George Marshall
Death of Atlanta man investigated
Savannah, Nov 15 The body of Oscar H. Wilson of Atlanta traveling passenger agent for the C M and St P railway was found at 8 this morning on the roof of the third floor of the Hotel Savannah. He fell from the 8th floor fire escape as a watch in his pocket stopped at 5 10 The coroner is investigating.
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Savannah
Oscar H. Wilson
Atlanta
C. M. and
St. P. Railway
Lions Club Elects R P Snow Secretary After Resignation
At a lively Tuesday meeting nearly all members attended as R P Snow was elected secretary to replace W L Dupree who resigned due to other business. A team attendance drive runs among members while Dr B C Keister spoke about a Texas trip and Wilber Smith performed two songs during a busy lunch hour.
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Lions Club
R. P. Snow
W. L. Dupree
B. C. Keister
Texas
Wilber Smith
Love Feast Barbecue as Houston Invitation Proclaimed
All people of Americus and Sumter County are invited to a large barbecue in Houston on Friday at 12 o'clock. Preparations are under way for a big get together with expectations of eight to ten thousand attendees.
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Americus
Sumter County
Peach County
Marshallville
Cordele names five commissioners for new city government
Cordele voters in the primary chose G. C. Lewis W. A. Thompson J. J. Williams L. J. Roobin and Jere Slade to serve as commissioners under the city commission-manager system. Five received the highest totals. three others trailed. The new officials will take charge at the start of the new year.
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Cordele
G. C. Lewis
W. A. Thompson
J. J. Williams
L. J. Roobin
Jere Slade
Delay Trial for Prayer Service in Murder Case
Columbus November 15 Judge Munro of Muscogee Superior Court postponed the murder trial of Mitch Huling and his son Hadley chief of the county police. The postponement followed a Temperance Union request for a prayer service in their behalf, shifting the planned proceedings from today.
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Columbus
Munro
Muscogee Superior Court
Mitch Huling
Hadley
Clements
Temperance Union
Harding Plans Address for Capitol Visit
Washington November 15 tentative plans were made for President Harding to travel to the capital next Tuesday to deliver a personal message to the extra session of Congress. The opening session Monday will be adjourned at once out of respect for the late Senator Watson of Georgia.
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Washington
Harding
Capitol
Congress
Watson
Georgia
Watson Heirs in Agreement on Probate Settlement
Thomson Nov 15 The probate of the late Senator Watsons will will be heard Thursday. Messrs John T West and Sons represent Mrs Watson seeking an adjustment with Mrs Julia Cliatt and Mrs Alice Louise Lytle two beneficiaries. They may set aside the will as to those parties to avoid a contest when probated.
Miss Mary MacSwiney on hunger strike feared to die
Dublin November 15. In an appeal to the Irish people on behalf of Miss Mary MacSwiney sister of the former Cork lord mayor imprisoned in Mountjoy on a hunger strike with other women prisoners authorities could not confirm rumors of her death though she had grown markedly worse since her confinement and the situation was described as grave by supporters.
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Mosey Lee Hawkins
Elizabeth Dowdell
Carter
Hollis Gort
J. A. Hixon
Hilliard Williams
Hawkins
Dowdells
Mosey Hawkins
Huntington
Hixon
Dowdell
Noah Pickett
Dublin
Associated Press
Mary MacSwiney
Cork
Mount Joy
President Ebert Faces Acute Crisis After Wirth Resigns
Berlin Nov 15 President Ebert confronts a critical problem after the Wirth cabinet resigned following Socialist refusal to join a coalition. Ebert held talks with Socialist and non Socialist leaders to form a new ministry.
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Ebert
Berlin
Associated Press
Wirth
Minis
1500 Victims of Earthquake in Northern Chile
Santiago dispatch reports at least 1500 dead as earthquakes and tidal waves devastate Atacama and Coquimbo provinces. Vallenar, Copiapo, Caldera, Chañaral, Coquimbo, Talcahuano and Valparaiso are among affected ports and towns, with telegraph outages slowing full casualty tallies.
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Santiago
Associated Press
Vallenor Valley
Chile
Atacama
Coquimbo
Tropic of Capricorn
Antofagasta
Victoria
Valdivia
Concepcion
Caldera
Guasco
Chanaral
Copiapo
Vallenar
Valparaiso
Arrest Pair in Macon for Kidnapping Child
On November 15, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wilson were arrested in Macon charged with kidnapping Rose Campbell, 12, of Atlanta. They claimed the child asked to be brought along. W. J. Thornton of Athens visits his daughter, Mrs. J. E. Hathorn here.
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Macon
Rose Campbell
Atlanta
Chester Wilson
W. J. Thornton
Athens
Mrs. J. E. Hightower
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Anniston
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Scarborough
MEET
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Board
Ule
Willis A. Sutton
England
Italy
France
Mrs. Felton
MANA
Snow
Houston
Thos. E. Watson
Watson Heirs
Miss Mary Macswiney
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