Letters From an Old Georgia Editor on Lumpkin Family
The missive from Moore of the Crawfordsville Democrat recalls Oglethorpe County and the Lumpkin family. It details early printing ventures in Crawfordville and Athens, noting presses and printers, merges, and local newspaper history. It also recounts Rev. George Lumpkin and Rev. Jack Lumpkin, their churches, and a 19th century Baptist split.
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Georgia
Moore
Crawsonsville
Oglethorpe Coury
Crawford Depot
Oglethorpe Echo
Washington
Crawfing News
Echo
Washi Mt
Ratliffe
Watkinsville Monitor
Ben Franklin
Saturday Evening Post
W.C. Dodyon
Atlanta
Walter Maxwell
J.B. Poyney
Nowa
W. A. Shackelford
Tho
Crawfordville Democrat
Mi Health
Athena D. Banner
Campbell Press
Lumpkin
Tam
Lumpkins
John Lumpkin
Wilson
Joseph H
George
Jack
Sam
George B. Lumpkin
Hobson
William
Nevil
Wilby
Fian
Aneater
Mrs. Calloway
Tom Owas
Association
Sane Association
Rehobeth Church
Geo. H. Lumpkin
George Lumpkin
Skull Shoals Church
Noy. Lumpkin
Beeby
Newark
Primitive Baptist Church
Missionary Baptist Church
Elbert County
Hermon
Stephens
Antioch
Innglethorpe County
Ferdinand Phintsy
Foren
95 Dead Is Latest Count In Washington Theatre Disaster
Washington mourns as the Knickerbocker Theatre collapse claims 95 lives with many injured. Congress may open inquiries. Capper seeks a Senate probe while the House delays until local officials finish their review. Mrs Dortch of Lavonia worries for Miss Helen Dortch, later reported safe with parents.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Senate
House
Capper
Kansas
Mondell
Ryan
New York
Lavo Lavonia
Helen Dorsch
Nat
Lavonia
Helen Longstreat
National Capital
Helen Dortch
John Dortch
Death of Rosen Tied to Barber Suicide Mystery
New York reports grief over Baron Rosen, former Russian ambassador, linked to Sunday night death of Captain Sain Francis, a barber at the University Club on Fifth Avenue. The barber, born in Ohio 74 years ago and Annapolis graduate, was found with a cut throat and a razor in his hand. His naval career included service in Japan and China. his wife died in Switzerland eight years ago.
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New York
Baron Rosen
United States
Sain Francis Oe
United
Barber
University Club
Fifth Avenue
Ohio
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Annapolis In 1865. In 1895 He Was Naval Gtr
Tadho
Japan
China
Switzerland
Woman Bandit Robs New York Butcher Shop
A lone woman bandit robbed a New York butcher shop on Monday and escaped with cash. Police searched nearby areas for the suspect, described as a woman in her 20s wearing a dark coat. No injuries were reported.
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New York
Sev
Farmers Union Plans Georgia State Convention
President J H Mills calls the Farmers Union of Georgia to meet in Macon February 9 at City Hall Auditorium. Charles G Barrett of the National Farmers Union will speak. officers to be elected for the coming year include Mills, Weaver, Fleming, Wells, and others.
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Atlanta
J. H. Milla
Farmers Union of Georgia
Macon
City Hall
Farmers Union
Stong Educational
Charles G. Barrett
National Farmers Union
Spn
Barrett
Washington
Milla
Georgia
J. H. Mills
J. D. Weaver
Joint funeral planned for Knickerbocker victims
Selma Alabama reports that John Jeffries and Miss Elizabeth Jeffries, victims of the Washington Knickerbocker theatre disaster, will have a joint funeral in Selma Wednesday. They were son and daughter of L E Jeffries, general counsel of Southern Railway and former Selma residents.
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Selma, Alh
John Jeffries
Elizabeth Jefflem
Washington
L. E. Jeffries
The
Southern Railway
Irish Committee Constitution Report Awaited
Dublin officials say a committee formed to draft a constitution will complete the document by next week as Irish troops from various locales prepare for possible action. In London officials confirmed the plan and timeline during Monday discussions.
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London
Dublin
Ireland
Pickford Divorce Moves to Supreme Court Decree
Carson Nevada Supreme Court hears arguments on the Pickford divorce seeking decree of annulment. Justices took the case under advisement and have three months to decide unless a further submission occurs.
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Carson
Nevada
Supreme Court
Gee
Pickford
New Co operative Produce Company to Be Opened Here
A local real estate man spearheads formation of THE CLA COUNTY CO-OPERATIVE PRODUCE COMPANY in Athens with 35000 capital. The plan envisions farmers within twelve miles planting vegetables and grain, selling wholesale on a 12 1 2 percent commission, with 2 1 2 percent profit sharing coupons convertible to stock, targeting at least fifty members and strong farmer-employee participation.
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A Epting
Athens
Reing
Tn Toetis
Oneptenel P
Statewide meet on nakets to begin February statewide
Statewide conference on marketing economics and transportation problems held at the Athens agricultural college. A state campaign begins February 6 with meetings in most counties to tackle cropping planning boll weevil control and marketing while stressing co operation, quality products and public welfare.
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Condlam
rMarketa
Ens
Icultural College
Goeorg
Stace College of
Altogut
Geor
State Department of Agriculture
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Manraserne
Cannery to Handle Unsold Market Vegetables and Fruits
In a continuation note the plan calls for opening an up to date cannery in connection with the company business to process vegetables and fruits not consumed through the market operation and eliminate waste.
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Munnty
Decision Means Much To Georgia In Tax Revenue
The U S Supreme Court ruling upholding Georgia’s claims in the boundary dispute with South Carolina is expected to boost Georgia tax revenue as the waterpower sites are developed. Attorney General Napier commented on the impact.
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Atlanta
United States Supreme Court
Georgia
South Carolina
Napier
Chinese Japanese Talks Reach Shantung Return Accord
Washington reports both sides reached agreement on returning Shantung province to China. Delegations concluded sessions on Taung Tau Tainfa railroad terms and proposed treaty details. Key point involves paying for the line in treasury notes and retaining Japanese experts during payment.
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Washington
Associated Press
Shantung Province
China
Delega
Taung Tau
Barrow County Schools Plan County Field Day
Barrow county teachers and administrators gathered at Winder High School at the request of Superintendent J. B. Brookshire to organize a countywide Field Day. Educators from Barrow’s 37 schools outlined a strong program with regional leaders J. P. Cash L. P. Green H. R. Thompson J. W. Williams and others speaking on rural schoolwork. Attendance officer W. M. Holnenbeck noted most county children are enrolled and engaged in good work.
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Winder
Barrow County
Winder High School
J. B. Brookshire
J. P. Cash
L. P. Green
Auburn
H. R. Thompson
Bethlehem
J. W. Williams
Statham
W. H. Faust
First Baptist Church
Ft Winder
Robert J. Pentecost
Cedarill
Brookshire
Barrow
J. C. Daniel
J. T
Thompson
Hoselton
G. J. Parfeh
L. W. Sealle
R. W. Haynie
W. M. Holnenbeck
Nansen Says It Is Too Late To Save Russia
Dr. Nansen declares in a statement that the famine in Russia is beyond help and that millions will die. He notes reports of cannibalism, stating it exists but is not yet widespread, with cases of people eating the dead and in some areas worse.
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Renai
Russia
Dr. Nansen
Smaria
No Quarrel Between Guatemala And Mexico Reported
President Obregon stated to reporters that no difficulties exist between Mexico and Guatemala and that, despite not yet recognizing the new Guatemalan regime, relations between the two peoples remain cordial.
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Guatemala
Mexico
Mexico City
Associated Press
Obregon
Four Thousand Jute Workers Riot Over Arrested Comrades
In Calcutta area at Standard Jute mills of Titteghur four thousand workers rioted Thursday after two comrades were arrested for allegedly assaulting the works manager. Police quelled the disturbance after numerous casualties.
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Calcutta
Associated Press
Titteghur
Grand Jury Clears Local Officials in Limestone County
In Mexia Texas the grand jury exonerates city and county officials of taking bribes for not enforcing the law and commends department work while noting misjudgment in deputy selection and urging more officers. In New York six thousand women fear wage cut and strike in the Ladies Waist and Dressmakers Union with potential expansion to 40 000 workers.
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Told TO
Mexia
Texas
Limestone County
Grand Jury
Comuty
New York
Fifth Avenue
Ladies Waist and Dressmakers
Labor Will Not Submit To Court OF Arbitration
A labor group states it will not submit to arbitration by a court or panel, asserting rights and procedures in dispute with management. The stance signals ongoing tension and possible further legal action or negotiations to resolve contract terms.
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Labor
Court OF Arbitration
Winder News Editor Becomes Bethlehem Baptist Pastor
Rev. W. McWhorter, editor of the Winder News, has accepted the pastorate of Bethlehem Baptist Church four miles below Winder. The church has a thriving membership and aims for strong spiritual work under new leadership.
Lawyers Seek More Time in Dooley Case Trial Delay Likely
Indictments issued by a grand jury in Watkinsville cover Jim Dooley and three others in a December 5 murder in Oconee County. Defense lawyers ask for time to prepare as prosecution readiness and possible trial extension loom into the April term.
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Jim Dooley
B Dooley
Herbert Thomas
Hawks
Bton Fortson
Mond
Superior Court
Blanton
Agi Birdsong
West Hale
G Love
Oconee County
Watkinsville
Ena
Lenine to Lead Russia Delegation at Genoa Conference
A Central dispatch from Rome reports Soviet premier Lenin has been named head of the Russia delegation to the Genoa conference. The Italian foreign office had earlier announced Moscow’s attendance.
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London
Nikolai Leningsian
Hos
Rome
Moscow
Lenine
Russia
Veterans Bureau Appropriation Passed by House
The House approved an appropriation totaling nearly 500000 dollars with 400000 allocated to the Veterans Bureau, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration.
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Veterans Bureau
Washington
Ent
Wian
St. Louis Club Player Stricken by Fever
St Louis catcher from the St Louis League club is in serious condition at St John's Hospital after an attack of fever. Duhoefer recently was carried in Mobile Alabama and delivered to the hospital.
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ST. Louis
William Catcher
St. John’s Hospital
Duhoefer
Mobile
Ala
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