Degree Teams Contest Feature Grand Lodge Meet
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows and the Rebekah Assembly held a near all night session with degree contests attracting over two thousand visitors. Highland Lodge of Columbia won first prize, Piedmont of Atlanta second, and Wood Tadeo Highland Lodge of Columbia took third. Endorsed a fund to pay teachers’ salaries and support the State Normal school amid state funding gaps.
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Fon
Fe Grand Lodge
Snes Hill Lodge
Columbus
Piedmont
Atlanta
Tadeo
Ared Highland Lodge
Columbia
Hie
Toama
Danlersville
Piney. Wood
Iss
Rhsoiagvni
Danner
East ‘Point
C. At
Cotas
Moutoo
Harmony Arafe
Commeres
Cdit United
Brothers
Macon
Grant Lodge
George A. Mell
Mra. Mell
Decatur
Georgia
Former Crawford principal dies at 59 in Crawford Ga
Former Crawford Schools principal Prof. F. Spilth, age 59, died yesterday at his Crawford residence after resigning two years earlier due to ill health. He leaves widow Mrs Alice Smith and daughter Mrs B H Furerson of Crawford. Funeral will be sent by Dunbar Funeral Directors to Flamingsburg Kentucky for burial and interment.
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F. Spilth
Crawford
Alice Smith
B. H. Fureron
Dunbar Runaway Co
Flamingsburg
Fatty Arbedke on the appeal of a fat man in film
A playful note credits Fatty Arbedke and chides the adage that all the world loves a fat man. The item hints at public interest in a moving picture and the humor around the impresario’s quip.
Womack Arrest Ties to Norcross Farm Killing
Norcross Ga May 26 the killing near here yesterday of Lee Clark a farmer was followed today by the arrest of Eddie Womack age 17 charged with being responsible for the condition of Lucile Reeves age 17 for which Clark was blamed. Reeves brother Gus Reeves shot Clark in what he said was self defense. Mrs Clark denied the charges against her husband and swore out a warrant against Womack who will have a preliminary hearing at Lawrenceville tomorrow.
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Norcross
Here
Lee Clark
Eddie Womack
Lucile Reeves
Clark
Gus Reeves
Reeves
Georgia Farm Bureau Takes On State Agriculture Bill Fight
The Georgia Farm Bureau Federation led by President R A Kelly moves to cut state agriculture expenditures by abolishing the marketing bureau and trimming inspectors. The State AG Department counters, accusing Dr Andrew Soule and the college system of backing the drive as the core power behind the Farm Bureau. Charles S Barrett of the national bureau leads the Georgia effort.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Farm Bureau Federaton
R. A. Kelly
Joe
Tives
Kelly
State College
State Department of Agriculture
De‘partment
Farm Bureau Federation
Andrew M. Soule
State College of Agriculture
Department
Tom Hanson
Dr. Soule
State Farmers’ Union
Bureau Federation
California
Charles 8. Barrett
Farmers’ Organization
Briand's Policy Wins Confidence Vote in Paris Deputies
The chamber of deputies in Paris approved Premier Briand's government by 310 to 162. The confidence vote concerned the government's stand on Silesia and Germany generally.
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Briand
Associated Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Silesia
Germany
American ammunition seized in Dublin district report
London reports that American ammunition totaling 16 388 rounds has been captured in the Dublin district since March 26 Sir Homer Greenwood states in the House of Commons he will confer with the foreign secretary on how the material reached Ireland Belfast elections show Unionists gaining about forty of fifty two seats with Nationalists eight and Sinn Feiners four amid protests against partition County Down counts place Craig ahead of De Valera and Andrews with final results due by week’s end
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London
Dublin
Homer Greenwood
Ireland
House of Commons
Hamer
United States
Belfast
Sinn
County Down
James Craig
Ulster
Eamonn Devalera
Craig
Devalera
J. M. Andrews
Another Chance To Secure Big Bargains Today
Modern Drygoods Co. and Lewis Shirt Co. promotion on River Street near the bridge draws crowds. The store offers clothing for men, boys, women, misses, and children at bargain prices, promising more value than nearby shops.
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Kotich
Modern Drygoods Co
Lowis Shirt Co
Iis
Retail Food Dollar Rises Eighteen Cents in Atlanta
In Atlanta on May 26 officials report the retail food dollar has moved up 18 cents while the wholesale dollar shows a 24 cent rise in purchasing power. Eggs sugar wheat lard tea coffee and vegetables edge toward 1913 price levels as Europe and the Americas discuss market shifts. Atlanta business agencies urge faith in natural laws and cooperative effort to readjust prices and wages as production costs change.
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Atlanta
Stualness
Europe
Americas
Peachtree Arcade
Senator Harris Urges Camp Gordon Retention
Senator Harris of Georgia urged the War Department to retain Camp Gordon in Georgia. He discussed the request with Brigadier General Sawyer and telegraphed Representative Upshaw to obtain data for department consideration.
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Senator Harris
Camp Gordon
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Georgia
War Department
Harris
Georgiam
Sawyer
Upshaw
Atlanta
Wiggins Condition Reported After Critical Illness
Report from Athens indicates Rev S P Wiggins former presiding elder of the Athens district Methodist church remains in Atlanta hospital in critical condition. An operation for mastoiditis was performed Tuesday though doctors say there has been no material improvement.
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Athens
S. P. Wiggins
Methodist Church
Atlanta
Wiggins
Senators from North and West form agricultural bloc
Twenty two senators from northern and western states form an agricultural bloc in Washington. They unanimously back measures to free producer associations from anti trust rules, regulate grain and cotton, require wool marks on inter state goods, brand paints, and oversee cold storage. The bloc plans to reconvene June 20 to consider further actions aiding farming regions.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
Kenyon
Bloc
Bluc
Hills
Reso- Wliong
Federal International Banking Co. loaned over three million
The Federal International Banking Company, created by southern bankers to aid exports, loaned more than three million dollars for export shipments in its first four months. Despite initial expenses, the bank is the largest of its kind and continues operations.
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Associated Press
Orleans
Federal International Banking Company
Rickenbacker En Route to Washington Arrives in Wadlington
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker passed Lake City Utah and then reached Wadlington heading for Washington. He was about hours behind schedule with an arrival noted for tonight. The report mentions altitude details and a stopover en route to the capital. The note captures his travel status and expected timing.
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Asvceldted Press
Chexenne. WY
Ao’ Rickenbacker
Waddington
Lake City
Utah
Baickenbacker
Georgia Probes Laws Violations in Negroes' Cruel Treatment
Atlanta May 26 Federal District Attorney Alexander assailed Georgia laws in a statement on Governor Dorsey's pamphlet The Negro in Georgia. He said Negroes have been killed on public highways and left exposed to public gaze and that killers, though known, face no jury action.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Alexander
Dorsey
Aoe
Harding Confers With Financiers On Industrial Outlook
Washington May 26 a White House meeting of top financiers and industrial leaders will inaugurate a discussion of the nation's industrial outlook. President Harding and his advisors plan to consider extending loans of American capital to foreign governments and to stabilize conditions to hasten a return to normalcy.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Berding
White House
Candler Speaks Bar Association Meeting at Tybee
May 26 Atlanta discusses Hawkinsville and Florida Southern railroad seeking permission from the Interstate Commerce Commission to obey a state court order to scrap the line. Candler outlines federal centralization of railway regulation and the I C C’s power over abandonment, noting the railroad cannot dismantle without federal approval.
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Candler
Tybee
Atlanta
Hawkinsville
Florida Southern Railroad
Interstate Commerce Comnigaion
Act of Congress
State Bar Association
C. M. Candler
Federat
Tybes
Commerce Commission
Hawkineville
Florida Duthern. Railroad
Bibb County
Ethere Fa
Posal
Intermeren Commission
T.C. C
Slaughter and Davis Tee Up Undefeated Showdown
Fans in the Yo Merc industrial league look to an afternoon game between teams led by Slaughter and Davis. Both squads remain undefeated, and officials anticipate a championship atmosphere with director Jones in attendance.
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Slaughter
Davis
Jones
Uae
Clinbry
Mooney Says No to Officials Run Boat in New Orleans
A chaotic New Orleans dispatch notes marine union officials claiming a new speed launch will replace the Prorids seized by police after a raid on a ship crew. Chief Mooney retorts that they can operate their boat within his jurisdiction if they choose. The report also references a Senate ratifying a treaty with China amid garbled text.
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Mooney
Senate
China
New Orleans
Marine Union
Prorids
Special Music At State Normal Commencement
A picked chorus will sing List the Cherubic Host from the Holy City at baccalaureate services. Mr J Aud ley Morton will sing the tenor solo and Miss Agnes Collins of Savannah will sing the soprano. On Tuesday May 31 the Senior chorus and orchestra perform a four part program including a dramatic cantata The Lady of Shalott with Mrs C W Jacobson as soloist. Mrs J W Bailey accompanies and Frances Leibing directs.
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Holy City
Gaul
J. Audley Morton
Agnes’ Collins
Savannah
Sgf
Willy
Tata
Bendall
C. W. Jacobson
J. W. Bailey
Mic
Frances Leibing
Soule Delivers Baccalaureate Address at Stephens Institute
Dr Andrew M Soule president of the State College of Agriculture gave the baccalaureate sermon at Stephens Institute in Crawfordville on the closing exercises. He called the year the greatest success since the institute was founded thirty five years ago and praised Superintendent J D Nash and the faculty for a productive year in Tullahassee county.
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E. Crawfordville
M. Soult
Stat College of Agriculture
Supt
Jd, Nash
Tullaferro County
Death of Little Daughter of Hugh T Callaway
Mary Callaway, one year old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh T Callaway formerly of the city, died at their Lexington Washington road home five miles from Lexington yesterday at 10. Funeral services will be held at the residence conducted by Rev Stor, with interment in Clark Cemetery at Lexington.
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Mary
Hugh T. Callaway
Lexington-Washington Road
Lexington
Tod
Stor
Clark Cemetery
Lexingtotl
Speech Excluded From Congressional Record on Michaelson
In Washington on May 26 the House debated excluding Representative Michaelson from the Congressional Record after Representative Connolly charged the speech reflected on the country’s dignity. Michaelson spoke urging a probe while Wilson urged neutrality amid war.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congressional
Mich Seton Republican
Nitinola
House
Connolly
Texas
Michaelson
United States
Wilson
Creen Pleads Guilty in Fake Divorces Case
Anniston Alabama May 28 James F Creen former city recorder entered a guilty plea in federal court to a indictment charging him with defrauding buyers in the sale of bogus divorce decrees at 25 dollars each. Judge Grabb scheduled sentencing for the next term as federal officials note Alabama cases feature many remarriages following fake divorces.
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Associated. Presa
Anniston
Ala
Federal Court
James F. Creen
Federal District
Grabb
Alabama
Green
Avidate
Tmonthia
Negro Drowns Self After Axe Attack Incident
Claud Cox, a young Black man, reportedly drowned himself in the Ocoee River Thursday morning after an axe attack on a woman near a riverbank house. Officers found him running toward the river and observed he sank. divers later recovered the body. Authorities believe Cox injured his victim with an axe before the incident.
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Claud Cox
Ocoee
Éade
River Iret
Cox
Negro
Theo
Seriong
Thor Her
Noted Baptist Minister Wil to Visit City Sunday
Dr B S Ratley prominent evangelist of the Georgia convention will preach at the Baptist church Sunday in the pastor J C Wilkins obituary presence of the absent pastor. Wilkinson A gets a board role at Son Educational and Home College.
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Euperiqtead
Georgia Evention
Tine
J. C. Wilkinsob
Mith College
Witkinson
Son Educational. Board
Jeotlege
Home
Who's Who 45 Diners Prominent in Tennessee Ins and Finance
An obscure clipping highlights a Tennessee insurance figure connected with Southern Mutual or similar firms. The note praises his service to fellow men, philanthropy, and public conduct, aligning him with notable Athens financial circles and local institutions.
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Bing Nizy
Tual Insurance
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Rose Hill Lodge of Columbus
George Mell
Crawford Schools
Ed —— By
Fatty Arbedke
Womack
Norcross, GA
Condiurl Reeves
Farm Bureau
Chop-Akp
State AG
DR. Wiggins
AGRI
Epon
Xewlesena
MléRéinder
Harding
Financial World
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Mr. and
Mrs
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Creen
Soumya
Alebara
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Putsizy
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