Election Today Select Successor to Tribble in 81h District
The Georgia Eighth District election is held today with voters choosing two successors to late Congressman S. J. Tribble. Polls open at 7 a.m. in Athens courthouse and close at 6:30 p.m., with results expected tonight via special telegraphic service. Candidates include T. W. Rucker and Q. L. Williford for short and long terms.
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G. 1. Tribble
College Avenue
Peoples Bank
Eighth
Georgia
J. Tribble
Washington
Mr. Tribble
Clarke
Madison
Oconee
Walton
Franklin
Putnam
Oglethorpe
Orr
Morgan
Green
Wilkes
Wton
Athens
Court House
T. W. Rucker
Q. L. Williford
Chas. of
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J. Elbert
Julian B
Jas. B. Park
J. Stovall
Elbert
L. Williford
Mor
Ore
216Th
Carlisle Cobb
Talford Smith
J. F. Hart
Carl F. Crossley
F. 3. Patat
C. T. Young
Bradberry
J. P. Nunnally
W.W. W. Duncan
Levi P. Hemrick
Whitehall
W. A. Phillips
A. S. Towns
R. T. Yarbrough
Buck Branch
Winterville
J. A. Suddeth
Final Argument In Adamson Measure Heard By Court
The final argument on the Adamson law constitutional issue was heard by the supreme court today. A decision is expected in a few weeks, with February 26 mentioned as a possible date. Frank Hagerman delivered the closing address for the government, asserting Congress’ authority to regulate railroad employees' salaries.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Frank Hagerman
Congress
Alabama Governor Henderson to Inspect Guard Troops in Nogales
Governor Henderson announced he will travel to Nogales, Arizona, Friday after a conference with Alabama national guard leaders on furlough. He plans to inspect conditions among Alabama troops there amid rumors of deaths and sickness. The piece also details election managers and districts in a separate local county contest.
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Arizona
Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama National Guard
Henderson
Nogales
Alabama
Cold Wave Warnings Across Atlantic States
Washington dispatch reports the weather bureau ordering cold wave warnings in all Atlantic states except Florida for Thursday while storm warnings are set for the North Atlantic coast.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Atlantic States
Florida
North Atlantic
Thaw Kidnapping Case Faces Mysterious Disappearances
New York and Philadelphia dispatches report Harry K. Thaw remains at large after kidnapping and assault charges involving Fred Gump Jr. Detectives shift focus to O Brynes, alleged Thaw bodyguard, who turns out to be Oliver Brewer. Brewer disappeared after being freed on bail with Thaw tied to ongoing conspiracy allegations.
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Associated Press
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Fred Gump, Jr
Thaw
Pittsburgh
Geo. F. O'Brynes
Philadelphia
O’brynes
Oliver Brewer
O'Brynes
Young Gump
Brewer
Oliver F. Brewer
Clean Nader Carnival earns praise on Lumpkin street grounds
Police report careful investigation of every feature and phase of the Nader Carnival Shows flow on Lumpkin street grounds for the week. Thousands attending have paid tribute to the aggregation stating the shows are clean clever bright gee-able free from objectionable features and yet bright and original and good. There are several free acts daily on the grounds.
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Lumpkin Street
New One and Two Dollar Greenbacks Circulate Soon
Washington reports a new issue of one and two dollar treasury notes from Civil War days will enter circulation around February 1 to ease demand for small cash. The plan cancels over 102 million ten dollar greenbacks and replaces them with one and two dollar bills. Also local ad for produce: Purple Top Turnips, Rutabaga Turnips 5c lb, Yam Potatoes 30c peck, Sundried Apples 12 1/2c lb.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Great Battle Reports Conflicting Near Riga Front
Conflicting word from the northwest Russia theater around Riga highlights diverging accounts. Petrograd claims Russian gains near Lake Babit and a 1 1 3 mile advance, while Berlin asserts Russian attacks southwest of Riga were repulsed. Heavy fighting continues west of Galatz along the Kasina river with both sides claiming momentum.
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Associated Press
Russia
Riga
Petrograd
Lake Babit
Berlin
Putna
Moldavia
Fokshani
Fundeni
Sereth River
Accused Church Robber Arrested in Atlanta
Corrie Davis, a Black man, was arrested in Atlanta after Athens police linked him to a spree of church break ins. He allegedly entered three Athens churches and stole a typewriter, vessels, and wine, then struck at St. Joseph's Catholic church before fleeing. Three Atlanta churches were also visited in a related pattern.
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Corrie Davis
Atlanta
Henry Beusse
Davis
Athens
Hirsch
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Father Clark
Calate
Stovall Leads With Clean Race Endorsed by Voters
With the congressional race near its end Senator Stovall runs a clean campaign free of tricks. Endorsements rise as supporters resent underhand tactics by opponents who spread false withdrawal reports. Early voting urged for Stovall based on a steady, principled record and a broad county turnout.
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Stovall
Eighth Congressional District
Congress
Little Girl Next Door Endorsed by Ministers of State
Interest in the performances of The Little Girl Next Door has drawn wide attention with the Colonial theatre expected to be packed today and tonight. The picture is praised as a vital moral lesson and has earned endorsements from educators, journalists, and preachers nationwide. Rev. A A Lummus of Quitman Georgia declares it the best feature viewed by the Big Feature Rights Corp. assistant
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Charles H. Brand
Judge Brand
Colonial Theatre
A. A. Lummus
Baptist Church
Quitman
Feature Rights Corp
Thomasville
Big Feature Rights Corporation
Loulaville
Osgood F
Cook
First Methodist Church
Speakers From Many Sections Address Conferences At Ag College
The after lunch hour at 2 o'clock this week at the Agricultural College grounds features talks, songs, and social time for county agents and visiting students from across the state. State officials and women’s club leaders discuss extension work, home economics, and girls’ clubs while alumni and faculty join in for a lively program with speakers including Prof. M. L. Brittain and Mrs. Nellie Peters Black.
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Agricultural College
M. L. Brittain
M. L. Duggan
H. G. Hastings
Atlanta
O. B. Martin
Extension Bureau
Washington
Hkewtss
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs
Nellie Peters Black
Samuel Lumpkin
Wilmer Moore
Miss Reese
Alabama
The
Age College
Lawsons under fire in house leaks probe suspense
Washington session ends with rules committee adjourning before action on the Wood resolution to probe leaks in the president notes. A subcommittee to draft contempt charges against Thomas W. Lawson is formed. Campbell seeks broader scope to force Lawson to testify. adjournment delays testimony pending scope ruling.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Rules Committee
Thomas W. Lawson
Lawson
Campbell
Kansas
Republican
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