Davis to define stance on Farr relief and tariff in Wheeling
Davis will outline his positions on farm relief legislation tariff revision and the expansion of the conservation program during a campaign swing from Wheeling to Chicago. He warned against reliance on government discretion and injunctions in labor disputes urging clearer legislative guidance and stressing labor policy as a campaign focus.
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Davis
Chicago
Associated Press
Wheeling
John W. Davis
West
Robert M. la Follette
America
Clarksburg
Coolidge to deliver campaign speeches as needed
President Coolidge plans occasional campaign speeches as situations arise. The decision followed a conference with William M Butler, chairman of the Republican National Committee. Sources said the president has not detailed any specific plans yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
William M. Butler
Republican National Committee
White House
Valdosta School Set to Open After Summer Break
Valdosta on September 2 reports the public schools will open in two weeks. Superintendent Cleveland outlines pupil registration on September 10 for the first four grades, September 11 for grades five to seven, and September 12 for high school. Numerous teacher changes are expected and attendance is anticipated to hit a record.
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Valdosta
Cleveland
Third of Plains Highway Paving Now Completed
County Engineer Ansley reports three miles of the nine and a half mile Americus to Plains pavement finished and a full year target possible in favorable weather. He notes 2,300 feet paved weekly, rock from local farmers saves money totaling 25 000 to 30 000 by keeping payment in the county. Visiting engineers praise Sumter roads as among the state’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavite
Americus
Plains
Ansley
Sumter
Long Drought Ends in Putnam County
In Eatonton a fair shower fell Monday night ending a drought of over six weeks. Farmers report damage to corn and late fruit crops but remain busy with outer crops as rain returns.
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Putnam County
Eatonton
4-H Club Membership Grows Across United States
Atlanta reporting on 1923 extension statistics shows 4-H clubs had 2,459,074 boys and girls. The program stands for health, home and happiness. About 3 percent of rural farm youth participate, with rural youths 10 to 18 totaling 15,458,438 nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
United States
Shanghai Severs Rail and Telegraph Links in Chinese Conflict
Shanghai cut off from mainland rail and telegraph communications amid reports of Chinese faction fighting. The Nanking Express is lost and unaccounted for at 7 oclock. Foreign residents form a municipal defense corps as American and British naval forces move to protect interests. about 3000 Americans and major business interests at stake.
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Shanghai
China
Tracy
Doris
Smith Thompson
Sumter County White Schools Open Fall Term With Strong Enrollments
Sumter county white schools began fall sessions with full enrollment. Thalean Consolidated School reported 107 pupils and a strong opening with remarks by prominent figures. New Era School held its formal opening under Rev. A G Brewton. Faculty at Thalean includes Prof A B Phillips as principal and several teachers. other white schools also started with hopeful prospects for the term.
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Sumter County
Thalean
Board of Trustees
J.M. Prance
J. E. D. Shipp
A. H. Jennings
A. B. Phillips
Goodson
Chappell
Daisy Stephens
A. G. Brewton
New Era
Americas
Thealean
Goddard Speaks at Union High Opening Exercises
Union High School opened Monday morning with plans for a successful year. County School Supt. E. W. Dupree led the devotional, followed by Mr. Harvey, a school superintendent, and State School Supervisor George D. Goddard who delivered a helpful talk and information.
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Union High School
E. W. Dupree
Harvey
George D. Goddard
Germany Pays First 20 Million Gold Marks Under Dawes Plan
Berlin reports the German government made an initial payment of twenty million gold marks toward reparations under the Dawes plan. Leon Frazer, assisting Owen D Young, delivered the sum to the reparations commission and the Allies as part of payments outlined in the London plan ratified by the Reichstag last week.
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Berlin
Dawes
London
Reparations Commission
Leon Frazier
Owen D Young
Reichstag
State Campaign Draws Toward Close In Georgia
Atlanta September 2 The state democratic primary on September 16 drives intensify as candidates press last speeches and door to door efforts. Harris and Hardwick dispute the Senate seat while Clifford Walker remains unopposed for governor after Elders withdrawal. Contenders Brown and Hunnicutt seek agriculture chief with Ballard continuing in office.
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Atlanta
A. V
United States
William J. Harris
Thomas W. Hardwick
Harris
Hardwick
Clifford Walker
H. H. Elders
M Coy to Plead in Court Today
Los Angeles dispatch reports Kid McCoy will be brought into court today to plead to a murder charge. He also faces four robbery counts and three assault with intent to murder charges arising from the August 12 slaying of Mrs Mars and a follow up shooting near her antique shop the next day.
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Los Angeles
Kid McCoy
Theresa Mars
McCoy
Mors
Malaria Fight Highlighted in Sumter Health Report
A Sumter County health department report details malaria reduction efforts under Dr J W Payne, plus school exams, typhoid immunizations, anti-toxin and smallpox vaccines, rabies care, sanitation, and other services. Eight months show net savings of 7927 dollars against projected year costs of 5180 dollars, with commissioners N A Ray, J W Chambliss, and E W Dupree overseeing the compilation.
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Sumter
Health Department
Board of Commissioners
County Board of Health
N. A Ray
J. W. Chambliss
E. W. Dupree
County
Hea
Little Entente seeks security pact via League of Nations
The article notes smaller European nations led by the Little Entente pressing for an international security accord. Romanian Foreign Minister Duca heads the League of Nations Third Assembly Commission in Geneva to study disarmament and security, focusing the Balkan nations on shaping the inquiry. Premier MacDonald and Premier Herriot travel to Geneva to join the British and French delegations.
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London
MacDonald
Geneva
League of Nations
Lyone
France
Premier Herriot
Associated Press
Europe
Little Entente
Duca
Romania
Third Assembly
Withdrawal of Ruhr Troops Set for Secret Pullback
Paris reports the final date for Dortmund area evacuation remains unset while the French foreign office confirms the troop withdrawal from Rush territory will occur with the greatest secrecy and from their positions.
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Dortmund
Paris
Lippe
Stribling Beats Fitzsimmons In Tepid Macon Bout
In Macon on a Monday afternoon young Striling defeated Young Bob Fitzsimmons by points in ten rounds before about eight thousand, as boos rang out for both fighters. Stribling weighed 166 pounds, Fitzsimmons 174. A postfight incident saw a remark spark tension, but no injuries occurred except one woman fainting and telegraph wires torn.
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Macon
Strilling
Bob Fitzsimmons
Stribling
Fitzsimmons
Young Stribling
Troops Departing Over Herrin Unrest in Williamson County
A Williamson county ministers delegation asks county commissioners to urge Sheriff Galligan to resign. In Herrin, Illinois National Guardsmen were deployed to prevent bloodshed between klan and anti klan factions. Seventeen guardsmen remained to patrol the city, while commanders faced criticism over troop withdrawals and Klan ties.
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Marion
Ills
Ministers’ Association of
Williamson County
Board of County Commissioners
Sheriff Galligan
Galligan
Ku Klux Klan
Herrin
Black
Merrin
Springfield
Illinois National
Carlos E. Black
George Galligan
Delos
Anyting
Ilinois National Guard
Mr. Duty
Duty
Texas Democrats Assemble at Austin for State Convention
Democrats of Texas convene in Austin with a full ticket for state offices to be nominated. A slate of officers chosen in a Miriam Ferguson supporter caucus will be presented to delegates for approval, expected to pass with little debate.
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Austin
Tex
Democrats
Texas
Miriam Ferguson
Alsatian Engines Junked by French
In Hagtnau Alsace on September 1 authorities installed a boneyard of 200 heavy locomotives delivered by Germany under the Versailles treaty. The engines can run only on Alsatian tracks built by Germany as French super structures cannot bear the Teuton strain. Only about a score are needed to handle the traffic in Alsace.
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Farr Relief
Tarife
Valdosta School
Little Joe
Shancha
Nanking
Goddard
Union High
Lynx
London Zoo
Germany
J. J. Brown
George F. Hunnicutt
N. H. Ballard
M’coy
Malapia
J. W. Payne
Duta
Ruhr
Lnd
Central City Park
Illinois Guardsmen
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