Georgia Manufacturers’ Association to Convene in Athens
The Georgia Manufacturers' Association plans a two day convention in Athens on April 13 and 14 drawing about 200 members. J W Yopp of Atlanta visits to arrange hotels and meetings as the Georgia Glee Club prepares a special evening performance for guests. University of Georgia students aid with hospitality and a dance follows the club’s appearance attracting many visitors.
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Georgia Manufacturers’ Association
Georgia
J. W. Yopp
Atlanta
Elvic
Atte
Ouauy
University of Georgia
Georgia Glee Club
South End
Glee Club
Athens
Firing squads reap harvest under Obregon regime
Mexico City April 7 The Associated Press reports firing squads in weeks past have killed revolutionary leaders aligned with the Republic party. The latest target is Julio Fernandes Paseral of a Chiapas brigade who joined the government’s enemies. Within the fortnight at least half a dozen rebels were executed after quick court martial proceedings.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Nations Party of the Republic
Obregon
Julio Fernandes Paseral
Chiapas
Seamen Charged With Murder Freed by Jury
Four men charged with murder in the killing of two Japanese seamen aboard the Kaisho Maru last Christmas Eve were acquitted by a Norfolk, Virginia jury after a 24 hour deliberation.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Grand Lodge 100F convenes here in May for sessions
Athens prepares for a major Odd Fellows convention May 24 to 26 drawing about 2000 delegates from across the state. Headquarters will be at the Georgian hotel with citywide housing plans and a reception by Athens citizens. Harold T. Tuck coordinates room accommodations and contact details.
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Athens
Gra
Columbus
Macon
Atlanta
Odd Fellows
Harold T. Tuck
William Hart Satisfies Fans In Palace Thrilling Western
Hart portrays a gang leader turned hero in The Testing at the Palace Theater. The film unfolds with gunfights fast action and a climactic final showdown while Hart also shows a softer side and introduces his prize pony Pinto. Audiences enjoy steady thrills and a satisfying western storyline at Palace tonight.
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Hart
Palace Theater
Sierras
Ganz
Pinto
CURB MARKET PLAN MOVES TO PASS COUNCIL IN ATHENS
Merchants drop opposition to a greatly modified curb market ordinance granting producers the right to sell farm goods anywhere in the city while reserving a dedicated sale area. The plan limits scope of house to house peddling while preserving peddler rights and outlines modifications discussed at Thursday’s meeting.
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Athens
Orst
Camelo
A. A. Johnson
State Department Handling Bergdoll Question in Full
Washington reports the Bergdoll extradition case is in the hands of the State Department. Secretary Weeks told Senator Kapper the department will use every effort to bring Grover Cleveland Bergdoll to United States military authorities.
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Washington
Germany
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
State Department
Weeks
Kapper
Or Department
United States
Faithful Legionnaires Seek Red Cross Gifts for Clarke County
Clarke County men of the Allen Fleming Post urge Athens residents to donate 3600 to support the Red Cross in the current year. They say two days would suffice for a campaign, but relief has lagged as citizens wait to be asked rather than volunteering. Contributions urged via contact at local firms and buildings today.
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Clarke County
Allen Fleming
American Legion
Red Cross
Athens
Red Cross Fund
Fleetwood Lanier
Erwin and Company
Frank Miller
Lawrence and Miller
Holman
Will L. Erwin
Erwin, Erwin and Nix
Mutual
Amile
Prime Minister’s Action Averts Impending Industrial Crisis
London reports a tense day ending with a late government initiative. The prime minister signaled willingness to join a conference to discuss pumping before other issues, raising hopes crisis may be avoided. The triple alliance groups held no meetings tonight, likely to resume tomorrow.
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London
House of Commons
Triple Alliance
Man Charged With Shooting Woman Leaps to His Death
Memphis April 8. R L Smith who shot and fatally wounded Miss Eula ase yesterday leaped down the police headquarters stairway in the presence of his daughters and landed on his head, fracturing his skull, after learning of the young woman's death.
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Memphis
R. L. Smith
Eula
Ordinaries to Discuss Juvenile Court Here Friday
Seven county ordinaries from Clarke Oconee Jackson Gwinnett Barrow Banks and Walton counties meet Friday morning at 1 in the Peabody building on the University campus with Judge Bratton Portson Judge Cobb and Burr Blackburn to discuss operation of Georgia juvenile court laws. Organizing the program is Prof. James L. Sibley with invited out of town speakers.
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Oconee
Jackson
Gwinnett
Barrow
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Walton
Western Judicial Circuit
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University
Bratton Portson
Cobb
Burr Blackburn
State Board of Public Welfare
Georgia
James L. Sibley
Burke Named New Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Charles H. Burke becomes commissioner of Indian affairs. His home is in Pierre, South Dakota, and he is a former congressman.
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Charles H. Burke
New Commisier of Indian Affairs
Mr. Burke
Pierre
Congres: Man
Labor plan to settle dispute urged by railroad unions
Five railroad labor unions with about 500 000 members asked President Harding to convene a conference of road and worker representatives to draft new working rules and replace current disputed agreements. They asked wage disputes be held in abeyance until rules are settled and include a guaranteed eight hour day and collective bargaining, with overtime pay to be adjusted.
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Associated Press
Chicago, Jr
Harding
Railroad Labor Board
B. M. Jewell
Jewell
Members of G. C. Committee Elected in House
Washington April 8 Representatives Nolan of California Anderson of Minnesota and Green of Vermont were elected members of the Republican steering committee by the committee on committees. Knutson of Minnesota was reelected their whip.
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Nolan
California
Anderson
Minnesota
Green
Vermont
House
Knutson
Leader of mob that stormed INS sentenced
Lynchburg Va April 8 John Draper charged as leader of a mob that stormed the Halifax County jail March 21 in the murder of a white man. A jury found him guilty of assault and he received one year in jail and a $500 fine.
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Associated Press
Lynchburg
John Draper
Halifax
Jim Coleman
Planter declares innocence in Covington murder trial
Covington Ga April 7 The planter John Williams testifies to absolute innocence in the murder of eleven Negro farm hands saying the killings were murder He faces a jury with closing arguments and judge charge expected tomorrow Clyde Manning a feared accomplice is named by Williams as having probable motive Charles Wilt is also linked to the killings Four lawyers argued during the day and Williams warns the verdict may be murder or acquittal with mercy possible
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Covington
John
Williams
Clyde Manning
Wan
Williamaan
Ines
Charles Wilt
First Step Toward New Department Communications
Washington April 8 the government recommends a permanent inter-departmental committee on communications to the president. If authorized the plan would consolidate all government communications activities in Washington into a clearing house as a step toward creating a department of communications.
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Washington
Department of Communications
War pictures shown to aid Red Cross funds at Athens
A telephone message from Anderson, D. C., notes crowds waited all day to see the US War Department film Flashes of Action. It shows Yankee battles with many corpsmen killed or wounded, filmed under real combat. The American Legion brings it to Athens to aid Red Cross finances, with show timing delayed by travel delays.
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Anderson, D. C
United States War Department
Yanka
Olming
Athens
American Legion
Red Cross
Athena
Coe
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