Georgia Democrats Pick Underwood for President Tomorrow
The piece urges Georgia voters to back Oscar Underwood in the Democratic presidential primary, arguing party unity and regional support. It cites Congressman Brartley’s view that Underwood best serves the nation and connects Southern backing to Northern support for a strong nationwide bid. It notes New Orleans levee concerns and a Colquitt County manslaughter case as additional local items.
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Georgia
Underwood
Brartley
Wood
Colquitt County
Bryan eyes dark horse path as convention stalemate looms
The piece argues William J. Bryan, Nebraska delegate at large, may back a brokered Democratic convention leading to a Bryan dark horse nomination. It notes Bryan shifted support among Clark Wilson circles and canvassing in Florida and the South, while Oscar W. Underwood is highlighted as the preferred alternative with solid Democratic credentials and steady leadership in Washington.
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William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Nebraska
Champ Clark
Clark
Florida
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Underwood
Harmon
Bryan
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Washington
Oscar W Underwood Portrayed as Tariff Expert Leader
A retrospective praise piece highlights Oscar W Underwood as a superior tariff mind and skilled Ways and Means chair. It credits him with deep knowledge, effective leadership, and strong self control in battles with William Jennings Bryan, noting even foes admire his steady course and mastery.
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Underwood
Congress
Mr. Underwood
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
South
Banner To Flash Election Bulletins Tomorrow Night
Citizens are invited to view primary election bulletins flashed on a canvas atop the Talmage building on Clayton street tomorrow evening. The Banner will wire results from Atlanta and other states holding primaries or conventions, with rapid, plain typewritten updates from the Elite theater under Manager Stone.
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Talmage
Clayton Street
Atlanta
Stone
Danish Minister Egan to Visit Athens for Conference
Minister Egan of Denmark plans a visit to Athens on Wednesday May 11 at 11 o clock for a general conference in the auditorium of the agricultural college. Attending will be the Chamber of Commerce Dairy and Live Stock Association Cotton Seed Crushers Association and local business leaders. The visit follows a series of lectures and convocation at the University and Methodist church events attracting large audiences and church members.
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Minster Egan
Athens
The
Agricultural College
Chamber of Commerce
Dairy and Live Stock Association
Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
Oconee Street
Universiti Erkpel
Eagan
Noted Georgia Federal Court Observes Prominent Local Figures
Judge W. T. Newman presides in Gainesville with a courteous, businesslike style. Attending court are Col. J. Ollei Adams, Col. W. A. Charters, and Rep. John N. Holder amid talks of congressional bids. Col. Adams praised for law work and dog and auto laws support. Judge J. Kimsey also participates. courthouse chatter notes mountain county talent and a Sunday preaching habit.
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Jim Gaston
United States
Georgia Law School
Newman
Col
J. Ollei Adams
Hall
Adams
Hoke Smith
Henry Perry
John N. Holder
Congress
W. A. Charters
T. M. Bell
Col. W. A. Charters
Lumpkin
Charters
W. P. Price
Athens
Lumpkin County
Dahlonega
N. G. A. College
Eee
J. J. Kimsey
Cornelia
Mr. Courters
J. B. Jones
Toccoa
Kimsey
Notable Athens Court Scene Features Local Lawyers and Moonshine Figures
The report details courtroom activity with judges, lawyers L C Russell and W H Quarterman, and candidates for judge and solicitor general. It notes moonshine lore from Cap Ben Landers, Tom Trammell, Dennis Hughes, and Col Crawford Faulkner, highlighting Faulkner’s deep local knowledge and long tenure in Bellton.
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Ben Landers
Tom Trammell
Dennis Hughes
This Date in History April 30 highlights events and births
A compact listing of historical notes for April 30 including Francis Xavier de Laval Montmorency's birth, George Washington's first presidency, the U.S. Navy act, the post office in Washington, Louisiana statehood, Lafayette's reception in Illinois, Civil War mobilizations, Latta’s death, western Kansas campaigns, Charleston as West Virginia capital, England’s neutrality, Carl Rosa’s operas, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition dedication, and the Bangor fire with $3 million in damage.
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Francis Xavier de Laval- Montmorency
Canada
Quebec
Washington
United States
Congress
Navy Department
D. C
Louisiana
General Lafayette
Kaskawakia
Ill
A. B. Latta
Ludlow
Hancock
Custer
Kansas
Charleston
West Virginia
England
Russia
Turkey
Carl Rosa
Paris
Hamburg
St. Louis
Bangor
Birthnote for Colonel Heltsand on 56th birthday
The article marks Colonel Henry O. S. Heistand born April 30, 1856 on a Richwood Ohio farm. West Point graduate 1878, he served in the Far West Indian campaigns, aided McKinley, led as adjutant general in the Spanish War, and held posts in the Paris Exposition and Pekin march. Also notes tributes to Princess Juliana, actor William H. Crane, and Lord Avebury for birthdays.
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Henry O. S. Helsthand
United States Army
Richwood
Ohio
West Point
Far West
William McKinley
Major Heistand
Second Army Corps
Spain
Gen. Chaffee
Pekin
Philippines
Atlantic Division
Department of the East
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H. J. Rowe
Carrier Bay
Alabama Statesman
New York
New Orleans
Mississippi
Oscar Underwood
New York Herald
Clarke County
Union
Daniel Kimball Pearsons
Mllinois
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Review of Reviews
Ways and Means Committee
William L. Wilson
William R. Morrison
Samuel J. Randall
Roger Q. Mills
Nelson Dingley
Egan
Denmark
Oconee Street Methodist Church
J. H. Mashburn
Madison
Gavel
W. T. Newman
Federal Court
Athens Cycle Co
Lumpkin Street
Hardware Company
Winder
L. C. Russell
W. H. Quarterman
Russell
C H. Brand
Quarterman
Crawford Faulkner
Bellton
Faulkner
Colonel Heltsand
Juliana
Netherlands
William H. Crane
Lord Avebury
Lacamen
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