Tragic double shooting ends in suicide in High Shoals
In High Shoals Georgia Charles Allen killed his wife Una Willbanks Allen and then shot himself after a church service as the couple faced an upcoming divorce. Both bodies were buried the same day after solemn funeral services at local churches.
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High Shoals
Oconee Superior Court
Una Willbanks Allen
Charles Allen
Baptist Church
Allen
UO. A. Willbanks
Boulevard
I. S. Willbanks
High Shhoals
Mount Carmel Methodist Church
Mrs Jasper N Thompson Dies After Lingering Illness
Athens readers learn of the death of Mrs. Jasper N. Thompson widow of the late Hon. Jasper Thompson of Gainesville. She died at her son Jasper B. Thompson's home after a lingering illness and was buried in Monroe Georgia today.
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Athens
Gainesville
Jasper N. Thompson
Jasper Thompson
Jasper B. Thompson
Hoschton
Monroe, Ga
Mrs Carman Not Called to Stand in Murder Inquiry
Mineola July 16 The grand jury probing the murder of Mrs Baily ended its inquiry today without calling Mrs Carman to testify.
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Associated Press
Mineola
Baily
Rapid progress in federal reserve bank boards
Washington reports rapid progress in organizing boards of directors for the twelve federal reserve banks. The organizing committee announced candidates. District five in Rich elected six directors while District six in Atlanta elected none.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve Banks
Rich
Atlanta
Suffrage Debates and Legislation Hit Southern States
Secretary Bryan endorses woman suffrage while declining the right for himself and urging Nebraska to vote for a state constitutional amendment. In Georgia, senate committee reports unfavorably on a women’s vote measure after hearings. Roosevelt remarks spark attacks from anti suffrage groups. A Georgia freight train bill gains favorable House committee action. Bacon county gains favorable senate committee support with an amended routing.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bryan
Nebraska
Atlanta
Senate Committee On
House
Georgia
Committee On Labor and Labor Statistics
Railroad Commission
Bacon
Bacon County
Senate Committee On Constitutional Amendments
Waycross Judicial Circuit
Brunswick
Senate
New Haven Directors Vote Not to Sell Stock to Massachusetts
New York July 16 New Haven directors held a special meeting and unanimously decided not to sell their Boston and Maine stock to Massachusetts under the terms offered. They denied rumors of a friendly receivership and that resignations were imminent, with William Rockefeller stating he would not resign.
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Associated Press
New York
New Haven
Boston
Maine
Massachusetts
William Rockefeller
Cantaloupes 4 for 25c Special Today
Arnold and Abney advertise a one day special offering cantaloupes at four for 25 cents. The ad emphasizes a limited time price for today at their store.
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Arnold & Abney
President Wilson Suffering Indigestion and Cold
Washington reports President Wilson has an indigestion attack and is confined to his room tonight. He says he is better, but an engagement tomorrow will likely be canceled. The illness is worsened by a cold and heat, yet he will not leave while Congress debates anti-trust bills.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Webb Named Chairman of Judiciary Committee
Representative Yates Webb of North Carolina was chosen by the house democratic caucus to chair the judiciary committee, succeeding Clayton who was named a federal judge. Webb is known in Athens where he spent years and is brother to Mrs. John Darwin and Charles S. Webb. He chaired the sub committee that investigated impeachment charges against Federal Judge Emory Speer.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Webb
North Carolina
House Democratic Caucus Today
Judiciary Committee
Clayton
Alabama
Yates Webb
Athens
John Darwin
Charless. Webb
Emory Speer
Southern District of
Georgia
AT BUCHWALD'S TODAY
Green beans 13 percent, yellow squash 7 percent, ripe tomatoes 20 cents a dozen. Green cucumbers 20 cents a dozen. New potatoes three quarts 25 cents. Cantaloupes three for 26 cents. Large melons 15 to 20 cents. Nice assortment of lemons 25 cents a dozen. Phone 646. Clarke County Bank offers 4 percent on savings deposits.
Carranza Seeks Peaceful Entry to Mexico City
Monterey reports Carranza aims to negotiate peaceful entry into Mexico City after defeating Huerta. He signals possible use of constitutionalist troops to maintain order and protect property, with a month before entering the capital and talks on mediation or direct negotiations.
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Associated Press
Monterey
Mexico
Carranza
Mexico City
Carrranza
Carbajal
Huerta
Atlanta Secures Large Methodist University Plan
Atlanta wins approval to establish a Methodist University funded by Asa G. Candler with a million dollar endowment toward a five million project. Trustees named include Bishop Warren A. Candler and Asa G. Candler with plans to open October 1 using Wesley Memorial church as early facilities.
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Atlanta
Great Southeastern University of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Dallas
Tex
Educational Commission
Piedmont Hotel
Asa G. Candler
Bishop Candler
Educational Commission of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
General Conference
Mississippi River
New
Atlanta Methodist University
Wesley Memorial Church
New Methodist University
Warren A. Candler
Asa CG. Candler
N. Thomas
Chattanooga
J. C. Kilgore
Durham
N. C
Georgia Senators Name Roscoe Luke for U S Attorney Post
Reliable sources say Senators Smith and West have agreed on Roscoe Luke of Thomasville to fill the U S attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Luke, a South Georgia Democrat and former mayor, is expected to be sent to the Senate for confirmation.
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Georgia
Alfred Akerman
United States
Southern District of
Smith
West
Roscoe Luke
Thomasville
Luke
Senate
South Georgia
Senate panel presses anti trust bill amid White House chatter
The senate judiciary committee pushed to perfect the Clayton anti trust bill as the interstate trade commission proposal was discussed. Senator Brandegee assailed the measures as half baked arguing businessmen visiting the White House for prosperity views offered lunch, not insight, and warned of a coming panic if the public learns more.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Interstate Trade Commission
Brandegee
Connecticut
White House
Reception by Baraca Philathea Union for Summer School Body
The Baraca Philathea Union hosted a lawn reception at First Methodist Church for about 300 summer school students. White and blue decorations complemented Delicous refreshments. The program featured two piano duets, a violin solo, and a quartet performance, with a committee led by Miss Lucy Bird and Mrs. Geo. B. Davis praised for flawless coordination.
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Baraca Philathea Union
First Methodist Church
Baraca ‘Philathea Union
Misses Fairy
Ruby Elliott
Willard Wing
Messrs Walker
Kinnebrew
Bradberry
Wil ‘Liams
Lucy Bird
Madge Mewbourne
Doris Watson
Belle Péeler
Geo. B. Davis
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