Georgia Governor calls on solicitors to prosecute mob violence
Governor Dorsey orders all state solicitors general to immediately prosecute mob violence and cruelty to Negroes and to cooperate with federal peonage investigations. Reports of a murder farm in South Carolina are described as exaggerated by Vincent Hughes of the federal Bureau of Investigation.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Dorsey
Georgia
South Georgia
Banner
Vincent Hughes
Federal Bureau of Investigation
South Carolina
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Tom Irvin
Oglethorpe i
Dorssy
Oglethorpe County
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Dr Lynch Returns from Lamberton North Carolina
Dr J W Lynch returned from Lamberton North Carolina where he preached a special sermon and address. He spoke at one of North Carolina’s great churches and noted the Sunday school contributed over 380 dollars per Sunday to the Baptist Orphanage. The church has a policy of inviting eminent ministers every two months and Dr Lynch was the first to be thus invited.
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Associated Press
J. W. Lynch
Lamberton
N.C
North Carolina
Baptist
Lynch
Bulldogs Fall to Auburn in Columbus Feature Contest
In a fast game at Columbus, Georgia, Auburn defeated Georgia 4 to 2. Pantone started for Georgia on the mound, yielding four hits and a key second inning homer by Fulgham. Ollinger pitched well for Auburn, closing strong in the pinches and leaving Georgia threatening in the ninth.
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McWhorter
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George Clark
Olinger
Border gunfire sparks Mingo strike field clash
Unidentified shooters fired from both Kentucky and West Virginia sides of Tug River near the strike field in Williamson W V. The volley wounded a man from Auburn Kentucky. Judge R D Bailey opened an investigation and may seek action from Kentucky and West Virginia governors to halt the firing.
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Associated Press
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W. Va
Kentucky
West Virginia
Tug River
Hebet
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Auburn
R. D. Bailey
Mingo County
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Superior Court Recess Extended to Wednesday Morning
The adjourned term of the superior court for civil business carried over due to conflict with the federal court was convened Monday at 10. Judge Fortson recessed until Wednesday morning April 27. The state holiday and Confederate memorial exercises affect the schedule. the appearance docket for the May term will be called Wednesday at 10 once the calendar resumes. The city court’s May term return day was announced yesterday by Clerk Elmer Crawford. More than a thousand Sunday School workers attended the Georgia State Sunday School convention held in Macon last week, with Hinton Booth reelected state president and several vice presidents reelected.
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Esterday
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Hinton’ Booth
Statesboro
T. O. Hathcock
Atlanta
Jas. W. Morton
Athens
L. K. Jordan
Monticello
J. V. Wellborn
John J. McKay
Georgia
Odd Fellows Celebrate 102nd Anniversary in Clayton
The Odd Fellows held a 102nd anniversary celebration at their new Clayton Avenue lodge last night. Speakers included Grand Albert J. Howland and Rev. Nunn, with music by A. A. Davis and family, Col. Dorsey Davis, J. H. Dozier, and Mrs. Jake Bernstein. The event drew a large crowd, featured vocal and instrumental performances, and refreshments served by Past Noble Grand Jake Joel.
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Claytonge Avenue
Albert J. Howland
A. A. Fe
P. M. B. Y. Davis
C. Thomas
Em. Baye
Oconee Street
Order
Nunn
Jake Joel
Dorsey Davis
J. H. Dozier
Grand Lodge
Jake Bernstein
Charlie Joel
Take Joel
Char Me Joel
Death Sentence Negro Confesses Two More Killings in Texas
Virgil Sampson, sentenced to death for attacking a one year old white girl near Paris, Texas, confessed here that he murdered Mrs. Blanch Wadford and her six year old daughter near Baldstow over a year ago, adding two more killings to the case.
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Negro
Texas
Dallas
Paris
Virgil Sampson
Blanch Wadford
Baldstow
Knox Peace Resolution Favored by Committee
Progress toward ending the war with a congressionally approved peace plan continues as the Knox peace resolution, slightly revised, is favorably reported by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Leader Lodge says it will be called up tomorrow, while two related Germany and Austria measures await House action after Senate consideration.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Germany
Austria
House
Porter
Foreign Affairs Committee
Senate
Volstead Pushes Beer Ban Tightening In Congress
Washington April 26 The first step in tightening the Volstead act was introduced in the House by Chairman Volstead. The bill would prohibit beer sale to the sick on prescription while allowing wine for medicine. Volstead argued there is no real need for beer as medicine.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Volstead
House
Judiciary Committee
Three New Men Named for U S RR Labor Board
Washington April 25 The senate confirmed the nominations of W Hooper Tennessee Walter L McMeniment Massachusetts and Samuel Higgins New York as members of the United States Railway Labor Board The senate also confirmed Waabing tom Gardner of Michigan as Commissioner of Pensions Nominations of 12 major and 14 brigadier generals were presented but action went over.
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Washington, C
W. Hooper
Tennessee
Walter L. McMeniment
Massachusetts
Samuel Higgins
New York
United States Railway Labor Board
Senate
Waabingtom Gardner
Michigan
Wesleyan Glee Club at Colonial Theatre Tonight
The Wesleyan Glee club arrives in the city this morning and tonight will be seen at the Colonial Theater. A capacity house is expected based on advices from prior towns. A reception for visiting members will follow at the Georgian hotel with Georgia Glee and Mandolin club hosts. The twenty five member ensemble, led by Professor Snoderquist, will perform a long varied program with each member contributing a part. The list of young ladies includes Fronita Ballentyne, Mildred Baird, Miriam Bond, Helen Budd, Henrietta Collins, Dorothy Covington, Mabel Ellis, Dixie Faust, Frances Felton, Josephine Franklin, Marjorie Gugel, Elizabeth Jenkins, Margaret Jordan, Grace Laramore, Faye Lockhart, Loelle Mallory, Blanche Neal, Leslie Quililan, Mary Evans Rankin, Flora Rich, Willie Rich, Lydia Tanner and Louise Willington.
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Henrietta Collins
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Mabel Ellis
Dixie Faust
Frances Felton
Josephine Franklin
Marjorie Gugel
Elizabeth Jenkins
Margaret Jordan
Grace Laramore
Faye Lockhart
Memorial Day Exercises at the Octagon Unv
Memorial day observance includes exercises at the Octagon with Dr Kerr Boye Tupper of Philadelphia delivering the address. A parade forms to march to the cemetery to place flowers on veterans graves. Cars are requested for old soldiers via Colonel Ryther between 10 and 11 a.m. Filled afternoon. many businesses and schools close for the day. Program features band, V M Morris, mell quartet, and university quartet.
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Kerr Boye Tupper
Philadelphia
Fader Saked Band
City Council Moves to Fight Athens Railway Rate Hike
The Athens Railway and Electric Company proposes a rate increase. A joint meeting at the Chamber of Commerce will organize opposition with city committees manufacturers and citizens. They plan to present to the Georgia Railroad Commission that the increase is excessive and unnecessary. The group will also challenge the streetcar fare rise set at six cents per ride.
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Manufacturers’ Organization
Witigens
Chamber of Commerce
Adve Ghd
Athens Railway and Electric Company
Cownell
Georgia’ Railroad Commission
Ulity, Power
Ughts
Georgia’s Coach Responds on Deliberate Delays in Baseball
A letter from Frank Anderson of Oglethorpe University replies to criticism in The Athena Banner over delays in a Georgia-Oglethorpe baseball game. Anderson defends his team’s actions, noting similar Yale-Georgia incidents and arguing sportsmanship. The piece contrasts Georgia and Yale’s conduct, while highlighting public reaction to the delay.
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White
Georgia
Frank Anderson
Sbach
Athletic Directo
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M Adder
Oglethorpe
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Goorelo
Alabama
Yale
Athens
Georgie
Whits
Athena Banner
Kilrush Barracks Attack Reported with Uncertainty
Dublin April report says Kilrush Barracks were attacked by a large party of men last midnight. A clash occurred lasting some time with the assailants closing in near Glasire and a train. The event contains unclear details and no confirmation of casualties or outcomes.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Andj
Kilrush
Comaty
Athens Ad Club Meeting Friday at Georgian Hotel
The Athens Ad Club will hold an important meeting Friday at 2 o'clock in the Georgian hotel. The club shows growing membership and merch interest with each meeting. It aims to encourage advertising across lines and plan campaigns to bring results for advertisers. Members urged to attend. merchants and business men invited.
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Athens Ad Club
Ee City
Palace Presents The Kentuckians at Palace Theater Today
Monte Blue leads a cast of characters in a screening of Fox Jr.'s The Kentuckians at the Palace Theater today under the Lp ompany. The famous story has been widely read nationwide as a top work by the celebrated author.
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