Convention to hold in Macon on senator vote plan
Atlanta Sept 28 The state Democratic Convention to be held in Macon Oct 4 will not nominate a U S Senator. The Neill law prompts a special senatorial primary likely Oct 15 with possible follow ups Oct 22 and a convention in Atlanta Oct 29 to declare the nominee for the general election Nov 7. Split among Walker leaders over whether to nominate for Watson’s seat or set a late October primary. Governor Hardwick cuts short Canada vacation and will return after Senator Watson’s death.
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Neill
Democratic Executive Committee
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Thomas E. Watson
J. W. Lindsay
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Athens
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Hardwick
Canada
Julian S.cretary
Watson
New York
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President Will Care or Unlucky Friends
Washington Sept. 8 The president is said by advisers to be considering appointments to two Republicans New of Indiana and McCumber.
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New
Indiana
McCumber
Simple honors for Sage of McDuffie at Old Hickory
Thomas E. Watson, U S Senator, returned to Thomson Georgia for simple funeral rites in McDuffie County. Officials and hundreds attended as a senatorial escort and Georgia delegation joined from Atlanta to Thoms on for the service. Floral tributes poured in while capitol offices closed and a half mast flag honored the late statesman.
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Associated Press
United States
Thomas FE
Watson
McDuffie County
Georgia
McDuffie
J. Ms Haynes
J. C. Dunn
Lavéon Lavinge
J. H. Cartledge
J. G. Stovall
L. C. Smith
Thomas FE. Watson
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Irish Still Fighting In Kerry Operations Report
Belfast Sept 28 Provisional government forces sweep County Kerry against Republicans. Operations progress vigorously with a rapidly rising prisoner count as clashes continue.
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Associated Press
Provisional Government
County
Kerry
Thalean Wins Sumter Fair Exhibit Prize
Thalean captured first prize of 100 dollars for agricultural and community exhibits at the Sumter County Fair amid record crowds. Shiloh and Concord took 75 and 25 dollars respectively as contests continued on South Jackson Street.
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Shiloh
Concord
Sumter County
Sumter County Fair
South Jackson Street
Littlejohn
Americas
Americus
Ptage
Ruth Clark
The
Fair Association
George Turpin
Constantine Imprisoned by Greek Rebels in Athens Return
Former Greek king Constantine, who abdicated amid Allied pressure over his pro-German leanings, is reported imprisoned by revolutionaries as Constantine’s return to the throne sparks a national uproar. The article traces his two reigns, exile, and the royal family's line of succession including Prince George and Prince Paul.
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Associated Press
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Greece
Hireece
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Great Britain
France
Russia
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Alexader
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Athens
Saloniki
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Prince George
Popoulos
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Romania
Prince Paul
Venizelos Refrains Comment On Greek Abdication
In Deauville France on September 28 former Greek premier Eliptherios Venizelos heard of King Constantine abdication from an AP dispatch shown to him by the AP correspondent yesterday evening. He resolutely refused to comment.
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Deauville
France
Associated Press
Eliptherios Venizelos
Greece
Constantine
Greece Faces Republic Talk as Venizelist Demonstration Rises
A section of the revolutionary army favors a republic and King George's accession may bring trouble. A large pro Venizelist demonstration occurred last night in Athens as revolutionists seized strategic points.
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Athens
Associated Press
George
Entire Naval Colony Destroyed by Lightning Blast
Spezia Italy September 28 The entire naval garrison at Falconara forty miles from Spezia is believed killed by a lightning caused explosion that destroyed everything within ten miles The top of the hill was blown away Seventy bodies have been recovered and fifteen hundred tons of explosives were stored in tunnels No estimate of dead and wounded is available
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Spezia
Italy
Associated Press
Falconara
Ford’s Name Presented for Presidency Bid in Michigan
A proposal to endorse Henry Ford for the presidency of the United States has been prepared for presentation to the resolutions committee of the Democratic state convention in City, Michigan. Committee members declined to forecast the proposal’s fate.
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Mich
Henry Ford
United States
Resolutions Committee
Are you a big brother help this man
A plea from Americus describes a married man with a wife and three children now in actual want after job loss. He seeks any honest work to support his family and asks readers to call 55 or 108 with opportunities, urging immediate action.
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Americus
14 Vote For New City Charter In Americus
In Americus yesterday 89 of about 1000 registered voters cast ballots. 74 favored retaining the present city charter while 14 voted for change. Two ballots were void. The vote ends efforts to adopt a city manager form and sends the city back to start the reform push.
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Board of Registrars
Americus
Pension Increase Planned by Republicans in Congress
Washington September 28 Republicans in Congress plan a pension rise from 50 to 72 dollars a month for Civil and Mexican War veterans. The bill has passed the Senate and Senator Bursum of New Mexico, the author, says it will pass the House after reconvening.
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Congress
Senate
Bursum
New Mexico
House
Denby Deploys Twelve Destroyers to Constantinople
Secretary Denby announced that twelve U S Navy destroyers from Norfolk will proceed to Constantinople to safeguard American interests. The armada includes ships such as Hatfield Gilmer Fox Kai Hopkins Bainbridge and others with Bridge the supply vessel to sail soon. Two divisions of American ships will join to support protection of Americans in Turkish waters.
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Norfolk
Constantinople
Hatfield
Gilmer
Fox
Kai Hopkins
Bainbridge
McFarla Overton
Sturtevant
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Goffe
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Bristol
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Constantine Second Thronement Sees No Tears From British
The report states Constantine faces a cool reception in Britain due to wartime German sympathies. Crown Prince George reportedly signals willingness to accept the throne, per authoritative sources.
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Associated Press
Constantine
Gee
Arrest of man for murder from 44 years ago in Red Springs
Joseph Kemp was arrested in St Augustine Florida on a murder charge for killing Daniel McNeill in Red Springs North Carolina 44 years ago. He is said to have waived requisition papers and faces extradition proceedings.
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Americus Spot Cotton Market Update
The market closed off nine points with strictly middling 1978e grade cotton in Americus. Results reflect ongoing price adjustments in the spot market as buyers and sellers reassess 1978 expectations.
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Americus
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