Contests Debated On Primary Results In Georgia Subcommittee
Georgia subcommittee debates whether to refer all primary contests to the convention or hear them itself. Palmer supporters claim counties totaling 46 with 148 votes and 66 counties for Watson with 320 votes, while Smith trails. Delegates to the national convention should be Palmer men, per Chairman Flynt, with final actions to be decided May 11 after notices to all parties.
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Atlanta
Fermor Barrett
M. Blackburn
T. B. Watson
Gardner
Blackburn
Watson
Palmer
Wilkinson
Smith
Eutangled M
Thames IB
Bah Francisco
Palwer
Son
Disckburn
Farmer Berrett
Receas
Friends
eSnator Smith
J. J. Flynt
Soqeet
Flynt
de Mare
Chatham
Lee
Echols
Hobart
Fulton
Atkinges
Murray
Northern ballots show Johnson Wood and Harding leading
Reports from New Jersey Ohio and Idaho indicate Johnson and Wood contest the New Jersey tally while Harding carries Ohio. Idaho delegates favor Johnson with Borah as Idaho head of the delegation and Wood and a third member as potential supporters.
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Johnson, Wood
Harding
Borah
Idaho
Johnson
Wood
Republican plan to aid ex soldiers dominates House talks
Washington April 28 AP Republicans on the House ways and means committee consider five service bonus options with cash values, land aid, housing aid, education and insurance. The insurance plan would pay 1875 to a 400 day veteran in 20 years. Subcommittee adjourns to May 11 to hear the contest updates in state races amid county recounts and contested returns.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Means Committee
Chamber Follows Volunteer Drive With Canvas
The Commerce Chamber reports strong participation after a 30 day membership drive with nearly 100 volunteers canvassing Athens. A 6 pm report meeting at the Chamber will reveal results. Dinner attendance totaled about 100 business leaders discussing a greater Athens and regional growth.
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Commerce Chamb'r
DANNUNZIO FORMS LEAGUE OF FIUME 10 OPPOSE THE ALLIES
Revolutionary leader Gabriele D annunzio proclaims the League of Fiume 10 to oppose the Allies and seeks adhe rence from Egypt India Persia Afghanstan and other regions while Italy pledges liberation of lands under British and American rule. D annunzio troops fire on an Italian torpedo boat near Fiume in reprisal for a blockade. twenty shells miss the vessel but no casualties occur.
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Dannunzio
League OF
Fiume
Gabriele D'Annunzio
D'Annunsio
Cavigna
Sinn Fein Hunger Strikes At Belfast Jail
About two hundred Sinn Feiners have been on hunger strikes at Belfast jail since last Monday after the governor refused unconditional parole. Four inmates were moved to the prison hospital as troops guard the facility surrounded by electrified barbed wire.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Senate Passes Navy Bill With 1921 Spending
The naval appropriation bill totaling about 466 million dollars for 1921 expenditures passed the Senate without a record vote and moves to conference to adjust a 40 million dollar difference with the House. Senators note larger totals and broader funding implications, with banking figures cited for context.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Neyt
House
Irish Storm Forces Surrender of Yander Barracks
Ball Yander Police Barracks in County Limerick surrendered after a dawn assault by 150 men using rifles and explosives. In El Paso, troops were warned to be ready amid a threatened Juarez uprising. rebels seized the port at Salinacruz and Americans in Chihuahua City reported safe.
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Ballytrain
Monaghan
Ireland
Irish Storm Police
Yander
Associated Press
Tipperary
Ball Yander
el Paso
Juarez
Salinacrus
Aleo Gonsales
Sonora
Chihlahua
Juares
Chihiahua
Carransza
Jon
Pollyanna Arrives at Elite Theatre for Special Showings
Mary Pickford stars in Pollyanna arriving for two day run at the Elite Theatre with a large orchestra, a high price rights purchase, and noted popularity after its stage success in New York City. Four new members are initiated into the AG College honorary fraternity in Athens as part of campus culture events.
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Pollyana
Mary Pickford
Ter
New Yom City
Pollyanna
Pictteres, & Sheelal
Athens
Mexican Revolt Gains Power Across Sections
Washington reports indicate rapid spread of the Mexican revolutionary movement against the Carranza government, especially near Mexico City. Officials caution danger hinges on coordination of rebel actions and potential federal defense shifts as rival forces consolidate in Sonora Sinaloa and other states.
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Washington
Carranzza
Mexico City
Rebela
Eugal
Carranza
Sonora
Sinaloa
Mexico
Puebla
Navaca
Cuautia
Federal District
United States Attorney General Ames Granted Full Power
In New York the Assistant United States Attorney General Ames announced he has full authority to manage the strike situation as he departs to investigate locations. Attorney General Palmer stated indictments may be sought in several cities with especially bad conditions, but confirmation was not given by the Department of Justice.
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Flanigen
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Athens
John J. Strickland
Glenn Dorough
Thomas
F. Green
Abit Nix
B. Froy
Froy
Frey
York
Chicago
Pittsburg
South
Continental
America
Otta
Sheskedhares
Tha
New York
Ames
Washington
Palmer
Department of Jus
William Fleming Dies After Long Illness in Athens
William Fleming prominent Athens figure dies after long illness at 66. He was a longtime resident and former Democratic postmaster under Roosevelt, leaving a wife and four daughters. Services and burial arranged in Athens with Dunbar and Dorsey funeral parlors handling arrangements. Fire destroys a local store. damage reported and investigation underway.
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William Fleming
Athens
Fleming
Athenn
Mr. Fleming
South
Theodore Roosevelt
A. T. Brightwell
R. H. Cornwell
Savannah
J. A. Calloway
Milledgeville
A. H. Davettport
Kissimmee
Fis
Oraxeys
Dunbar and
Dorsey
J.W. Barn
H. H. Hinton
Paoett
Athens Fights Rabies Epidemic in Dogs and Muzzle Law
Athens battles a dog rabies outbreak with enforcement of a universal muzzle law. Police shot several dogs and others were sent to the Veterinary Hospital for observation as Dr. W. M. Burson explains rabies forms, transmission, and prevention to inform residents.
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Athens
State College of Agriculture
W. M. Burson
State College
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Wm. P. Vernon
Hoboken
N. J. Newark
N. J
Hiram Johnson
Ohio
Columbus
Johnson Court
D’ Alene
Y.M.C. A
Chamber of Commerce
Gabriele Dang Fab
Ite
Iheland
Egypt
India
Sinn
Wm. Fleming
Maxeye
Farma
Cincinnati
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