Georgia Legislature opens with bills on beer and suffrage
The Georgia Legislature convenes in Atlanta with the house led by Speaker Burwell and Bishop Candler officiating. Bills already pushed include legalizing real beer sales and creating a lieutenant governor’s office, while suffrage activists threaten militant action if voting rights are not addressed. Governor Slaton to deliver a businesslike message tomorrow as both chambers advance beer and whiskey law bills and discuss reductions in punishment.
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Georgia
Burwell
Warren Candler
John T. Boisevullet
Senate
Bibb
Marietta Street
London
Slaton
House
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Bibb Eounty
Macon
Roosevelt vows not to seek New York governorship
Colonel Roosevelt returned from Europe and defended George W. Perkins, chairman of the Progressive National Committee, amid calls for Perkins resignation by Amos Pinchot. He stated he would not run for New York governor and warned that if Perkins is expelled the party will be read out as well.
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Associated Press
New York
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Europe
George W. Perkins
Progressive National Committee
Amos Pinshot
Perkins
Battle determines who rules in the land of Mexico
A pivotal clash hangs the fate of leadership in Mexico as rival forces vie for control amid political turmoil. Key factions marshal support and events unfold across major centers, signaling potential shifts in governance and regional stability.
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Dictator's Last Stand at Zacatecas in Mexican Crisis
Washington reports clash over Mexican negotiations as Zacatecas battle looms large. Carranza agents may join talks, Breceda and Calderon contradict, while Villa's fate could shape peace terms and Huerta's end. Calderon heads to the U S to aid talks.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carranza
Breceda
Fernando Calderon
Calderon
United States
New Orleans
Zacatecas
Huerta
Villa
Mrs Louisa McAfee Dead At 77 In Bridgeport
Mrs Louisa McAfee aged seventy seven died last night at 10 at the home of her daughter Mrs Mark Bell 612 Jackson street She leaves another daughter Mrs R L Henley of Newport News Va three stepsons Thomas James and George McAfee of Bridgeport Texas and many grandchildren The body will be taken to Cleveland in White county her old home for funeral and burial there
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Mark Bell
Jackson Street
R. L. Henley
Newport News
Thomas, James
George McAfee
Bridgeport
Texas
Clevelan
White County
Leaders expect nominations for Federal Reserve board
Washington dispatch says administration supporters on the senate banking and currency committee plan a vote tomorrow to confirm five nominations to the federal reserve board. Opposition has grown to Paul M. Warburg of New York and Thomas D. Jones of Chicago, but leaders expect all five to be confirmed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Federal Reserve Board
Paul M. Warburg
New York
Thomas D. Jones
Chicago
No Opposition to Teddy for Governor
Washington June 24 Representative Murdock progressive house leader says there is no opposition among New York progressives to Roosevelt running for governor They would force the Colonel to enter the race and seek the governorship in New York
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Associated Press
Washington
Murdock
Progressive House
Beader
New York
Roosevelt
Funeral of Judge J. R. Nunnally Held in Bogart
Yesterday at 4 30 p m funeral services were held for Judge J R Nunnally a farmer and long time justice of the peace in Bradberry s district The rites occurred at the Bogart church with interment in Bogart cemetery reflecting the community s loss of a prominent civic figure
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J. R. Nunnally
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Bogart
Memorial Service for Late Judges Kinnebrew and Foster
The Athens Bar Society holds a memorial service at 10 o clock this morning in the city court room of the court house to honor the late Judge Kinnebrew and Judge Foster. Judge West has named committees to draft resolutions of respect and members will give brief expressions. Both judges died since the last regular court term. Kinnebrew served as United States Commissioner here and Foster as justice of the peace in the town district.
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United States Prepares Reply to Japanese Note on California Lands
Washington June 24 The United States reply to Japan's protest over California alien land law is being prepared by the State Department for publication June 26 and will include all correspondence between the two governments on the subject.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
California
State Department
Senate passes Indian appropriation bill for twelve million dollars
Washington dispatch reports the senate approved the Indian appropriation bill totaling twelve million dollars. Remaining sundry civil general deficiency and rivers and harbors bills stand as the only supply measures awaiting senate action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Joss ey s Fresh Eata bles for Today
Fresh country eggs, broilers and hens with prices listed. Home raised produce including potatoes beets cabbage beans corn and tomatoes. Dried fruit sugar and okra offered with delivery by PHONE 1176.
Whole peace plan up to Mexico now
The article reports that a protocol signed by mediation delegates from the Huerta and constitutionalist sides outlines steps toward settling the US Mexico dispute. It assigns provisional government formation to an informal conference, with Luis Cabrera Rafael Zubaran and Jose Vasconcelos among negotiators.
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Associated Press
Niagara Falls
United States
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Huérta
Constitutionalist
Luis Cabrera
Rafael Zubaran
Jose Vasconcelos
Huerta
Villa Seizes Zacatecas as Federal lines crumble
El Paso June 24 Villa reports Zacatecas captured by Villa’s forces with heavy casualties on the federal side. Generals Trinidad Roderiguez and Madlovio Herrera wounded. unconfirmed claim General Toribie killed. Zaca tecas fell Tuesday night after 6 o clock amid poor telegraph dispatches. San Luis Potosi evacuated by federals. Maas reinforcements move toward Aguas Calientes and Queretaro as constitutionalists approach San Luis Potosi focusing on rail repairs.
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Associated Press
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Zacatecas
Villa
Ornelas
Juarez
Trinidad Roderiguez
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Joaquin Maas
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Queretaro
San Luis Potosi
Athens City League organizes at Y M C A with Herty Field use
The Athens City League is formed at the Y M C A with games to be played at Herty Field after noon. Officers elected include W L Erwin president and Claire Heidler manager, with W W Brown as general manager. Captains named are Howell Peacock Howard McWhorter Archi Duggen and Clarence Rawson. Over 60 players have applied. team organization and equalizing plans proceed at the Y M C A. Miss Amanda Thompson and Allen Arnold visited Miss Elise Key at Colbert.
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Claire Heidler
W. W. Brown
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Howard McWhorter
Archi Duggen
Clarence Rawson
Herty Field
Barrow
Chamber of Commerce Meets on Athens to Augusta Train
The Chamber of Commerce plans to push restoration of the through Georgia road train once running from Athens to Augusta. Formerly departing Athens at seven in the morning and returning at nine in the evening, the service earned public support until it was halted. J P Billups, general passenger agent, will visit Athens to discuss restoring the service after C H Phinizy backed the effort.
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Oday
J. P. Billups
Famous Player Day at the Elite Theater
Cyril Scott stars in The Day of Days a metropolitan adventure in four reels. The Elite presents this Thursday at 10 a.m. with tickets 10 and 15 cents on Famous Player Days only. The Little House That Pleases Advertises your Wants.
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Elite
Cyril Scott
Metropolitan
New York
Elite Theater
Athens Franklin Route Aims New All Day Schedule
Southern road officials draft a Athens to Franklin NC schedule via Lula allowing same day out and back trips. Prospective departures are 8 10 a m and 3 45 p m with arrivals in Athens at 9 45 a m and 12 10 p m and 8 40 p m. A public announcement is expected soon after discussions with Chamber of Commerce and business leaders.
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N.C
Lula
Southern Road
J. C. Beam
R. L. Baylor
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce to Meet Next Tuesday Night
The Chamber of Commerce schedules a meeting at city hall at 8 30 PM next Tuesday. Secretary Clare Heidler will inform members. A key topic is hosting the Georgia editors when they visit on the fifteenth of next month.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Clare Heidler
Georgia
Athens Seeks Rail Rate Concessions To Attract Visitors
The Banner finds no railroad offering reduced rates to Athens while many lines advertise cuts to other destinations. With seven hundred University of Georgia summer students arriving for a six week session, Athens seeks equal access to rate concessions to boost local visitors and residents.
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Battleships Idaho and Mississippi Prepared for Greek Delivery
Navy officials work to finalize delivery of battleships Idaho and Mississippi to Greece. Idaho at Gibraltar will join a Greek crew at Gravesend. Mississippi at Pensacola heads to a northern yard to strip Aeronautic gear. Price is expected near 11,750,000 dollars.
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Associated Press
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Mississippi
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England
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Boston
Daniels
Say Mayer Was Cause of the Night of Rioting in Butte
In Butte Montana on June 24 a riot left one dead and four injured with heavy property damage. Mayor Duncan declined to request state troops, sheriff Driscoll denied deputy involvement, and Governor Stewart offered aid. Charles Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners appealed for state charge. McDonald of the miners union said the disturbance was over and left the city to Moyer and his supporters.
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Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Stewart
Driscoll
Union
McDonald
New Miners Union
Cai Moyer
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