Messenger Fletcher Confesses Duel No Bandit Involved
Atlanta reports say Seaboard messenger R. C. Fletcher admitted firing all shots during a Thursday morning near Comer Georgia duel with a supposed train bandit, claiming no robber existed. Officials doubted the tale, noting powder burns and Fletcher’s own pistol involvement.
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Atlanta
R. C. Fletcher
Seaboard Air Line Road
Comer
Southern Express Company
Fletcher
Brooks
Jackson
Davis
Madison County
Messenger
Emerick
the Express Company
Seaboard
Georgia state school book commission names drafting subcommittee
The Georgia state school book commission appointed a subcommittee of M. L. Brittain C. R. McCrory and H. C. Shuptrine to draft a report due to the full commission on April 28. Chairman M. L. Grittain will include the commission’s report in his annual date by May 1. C R Mecrory voiced strong concerns during the session but remained.
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Atlanta
State School Book Commission
M. L. Brittain
C. R. McCrory
H. C. Shuptrine
M.L. Grittain
C. R. Mecrory
Monroe Doctrine Still Live in Modern Policy Debate
At the American Academy of Political and Social Science meeting in Philadelphia on April 3, speakers affirmed the Monroe doctrine remains relevant. Participants included Rear Admiral Colby M. Chester, John Barrett, former West Virginia Governor McCorkle, Henry Vane Wilson, Representative Mondell, and Albert Bushnell Hart.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
American Academy of Political and Social Science
United States
Colby M. Chester
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
McCorkle
West Virginia
Henry Vane Wilson
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard
Hodgson Brothers Resolve Business Move In Deed Transfer
A deed shows E R Hodgson Sr sells his interest in King Hodgson Company to brother Joseph M Hodgson, already a major investor in Fresh Cocoanuts. Athens officials deny rumors of arrests in Comer and Greenwood and reject claims of a confession by a man matching the description.
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E. R. Hodgson
King-Hodgson Company
Joseph M. Hodgson
S.C
Athens
Preliminary high school contests for Athens district meet
Teachers and pupils prepare for Tuesday April 7 preliminaries to select entrants for the Eighth District High School Meeting at Madison on April 17 and 18. The program covers athletics music and literature with public spectators invited. a full schedule will be announced later.
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Athens
Venell ‘A Madison
Drainage Congress official visits Savannah plans noted
Dr. J. H. Squires of Wilmington Delaware an official of the National Drainage Congress and a Du Pont Powder Company executive spends the night in Savannah promoting the upcoming congress. He says the event will be attended by the vice president cabinet members senators and congressmen with Governor Slaton and Mayor Davant honored by the congress leaders. Georgia will name five representatives and mayors will appoint delegations with Dorsey set to announce his soon.
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J. H. Squires
Wilmington
Del
E. J. du Pont
Marshall
Squires
Congress
Slaton
Davant
Savannah
Georgia
Dorsey
Strike at Midnight at Majestic features young inventor tale
The Majestic screens another Warner feature titled Strike at Midnight about a young inventor’s bitter fight for fame. Also showing are Edison Powers of the Air Kalem Fatal Clues and Biograph A Nest Unfeathered with no vaudeville on the bill.
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Warner
Majestic
The
Edison
String Beans and Fresh Beets Sale
Arnold and Abney offer fresh produce including string beans, beets, and bell peppers in a local market listing.
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Arnold & Abney
Tampico Prep for Constitutionalist Attack Near City
Reports from Tampico and El Paso say Constitutionalist outposts within five miles of Tampico plan an attack rear and that Federals may surrender without resistance. Estimates link Torreon victory to currency gains and note heavy federal losses, with Villa claiming twelve thousand federal dead or wounded and about two thousand for his side.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Tampico
Fletcher
George C. Carothers
Torreon
Carothers
Huerta
el Paso
Texas
Velasco
Horta
Monterey
Jaurez
Villa
Kicks Coming From Cities Over Reserve Bank Plan
Washington dispatch reports growing discontent as several cities plan to challenge the reserve bank committee's districting. Critics in Congress attack the plan with senators urging realignment, highlighting Pittsburg in Cleveland and Omaha in Chicago rather than Kansas City.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Reserve Bank Organization Committee
Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Burton
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Hitchcock
Omaha
Chicago
Kansas City
City Freight Depots Close At One On Saturdays
All city freight depots will close today at one o clock on Saturdays for the summer half holiday. Shippers should complete freight business before the hour to observe the tradition.
Georgia Senate Race Looms as West Deliberates Run
Atlanta April 3. Governor Slaton says he will not run for the U.S. Senate if Colonel West seeks the seat to complete the Bacon term. Senator West has not declared, while rules for a state primary and county unit plan are discussed by the Democratic state committee. The committee will set primary dates, nominate conventions, and appoint a city for the gathering, with Atlanta likely hosting.
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Slaton
U. S. Senate
Colonel West
Senator West
Atlanta
W. S. West
A. O. Bacon
John M. Slaton
West
Associated Press
United States
Senate
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Ator Bacon
Pseer
Hittier
State Democratic Executive Committee
Capitol
Fred T. Moon Returns to Athens After Southwest Tour
Fred T. Moon, special agent for the Bludwine Company, has finished a Texas and Southwest tour and returned to Athens. He will depart again next Monday for Waycross, Georgia.
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Fred T. Moon
Bludwine Company
Texas
Southwest
Athens
Mendey
Waycross
Local traveler notes Athens rivals in business hustle
A traveling speaker asserts no town in any state matches Athens in commercial activity and enterprise. He highlights Sponke Cake Old-Fashion Pound Cake and Angel Food Cake as notable local offerings.
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Athens
Sponke
Angel Food
Arnold & Abney
Senate rebuffs nomination amid revolt over executive sessions
After a two day fight the senate refused Winthrop of New Jersey as interstate commerce commissioner. Senator La Follette and seven Republicans along with Poindexter revolted, vowing to ignore senate rules and discuss proceedings of executive sessions publicly.
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Washington
Senate
Winthrop
New Jersey
la Follette
Poindexter
State Normal Representative to Be Chosen
Yesterday at the State Normal School it was announced that seniors will submit theses this afternoon for the candidate for the State representative to the University of Georgia. The winner will be chosen from today’s senior exhibitors based on their entries.
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State Normal School
University of Georgia
City versus W D Martin Reckless Driving Conviction
The recorder found W D Martin guilty of reckless driving after a collision on South Lumpkin street injuring two Black men, killing a horse, and wrecking a buggy. He was fined 100 dollars. the case was certioraried to the superior court.
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Recorder
W. Dave Martin
South Lumpkin Street
T. J. Shackelford
Col
A. C. Brown
Jefferson
Jerome Michael
Price
Martin
AT BUCHWALD'S TODAY GROCERY SALE LIST
Fresh cabbages Florida beets and tomatoes. Country eggs 20c a dozen. Best Flour 75 cents for a quarter. Best Sugar 1.20 for a 25 lb sack. Virginia Tomatoes 15c per two cans. Large Florida oranges 30c a dozen. Best Winesap apples 40c. Phone 646 for groceries.
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Florida
Virginia
Tomato Plants For Sale From Costa’s Nursery
25 000 tomato plants all varieties ready for delivery 15 cents per dozen special price on large quantities Costa’s phone 697
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Costa's
New Shapes for Ladies Misses and Children at Bradberry's
A satisfied customer theme highlights new sets of ladies miss and children's shapes at Bradberry's with fancy flowers and stick ups arriving. The ad promises quick service and a friendly atmosphere.
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Ady
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J. A. Brannon
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Decatur
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Barnesville
Paul Turner
McDonnugh
W.N. D. Dixon
Fayetteville
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HT. P. Meikleham
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Marietta
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Monroe
W. R. Little
Carnesville
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Lawrenceville
H. H. Dean
Stainesville
S. H. Allen
Cumming
J. N. Holder
Carl Vinson
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Augusta
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Crawfordville
W. N. Goodwin
Sandersville
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Douglas
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S. T. Demery
Blackshear
J. 1H. Clements
Ocilla
C. W. Griffin
Eastwean
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Hawkinsville
L. LD. Shannon
Jeffersonville
J. W. Palmer
Mount Vernon
W W. D. Martin
Buchwald's
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