Don't Be Old Man's Darling Gantt Tells Girls
Larry Gantt reflects on a sensational story about an elderly Pittsburg heir, detailing poverty, scandal, and public gossip that followed a young widow and her alleged suitors. The column rails at sensational press coverage and recalls a famous 19th century case touching Lincoln era politics and Southern attitudes.
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Larry Gantt
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Lake Toxaway
Santharn
Ford
Athens Woman Saved By University Student Blood Donation
A University of Georgia student donated a pint of blood to Mrs. John A Webb at Athens General Hospital Wednesday morning, saving her life amid pernicious anemia. Surgeons Dr John Hunnicutt and Dr Harold Reynolds led the transfusion. patient resting well by Wednesday night.
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Athens
University of Georgia
Fred A. Gorfain
John A. Webb
Athens General __ hospital
John Hunnicutt
Harold I. Reynolds
Webb
Gorfain
Sean Ge
Historian Dr E M Coulter to speak at Ohio Valley Society
Dr E M Coulter of the University of Georgia, a professor of history, is in Ohio to deliver an address before the Ohio Valley Historical Society. The society includes professors from major universities in Ohio and several nearby states, and the invitation is described as a high honor.
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University of Georgia
Ohio Valley Historica Society
E. M. Coulter
Ohio
Ohio Valley Historical Society
District of Columbia
Kentucky
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Democrats Fight Antilynch Bill in Senate Filibuster
Washington reports a prolonged Senate filibuster as Democrats vow to obstruct action on the Dyer anti lynching bill. Republicans threaten a Thanksgiving session if needed while Senate actions after morning prayers drew out a lengthy journal reading and debate led by Senator Underwood of Alabama.
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Washington
Senate
Ator Underwood
Alabama
Huessay
Harris
Mississippi
Glenktor
Underwood
Great Britain Will Scrap No Ships Pending Action
London reports that Great Britain will not scrap any more warships under the Washington disarmament treaty until other nations have acted and scrapped their quotas. The assurance was given in the House of Commons by the financial secretary to the Admiralty.
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London
Associated | Fress
Great Britain
House of Commons
Igybes Monaen
Financial
The
Admiralty
One Mail Delivery Rescheduled Today at Noon to One
A note indicates a single mail delivery today, with service running between twelve and one. The message emphasizes the window for delivery and the imminent end of the service slot.
French Deny Plan To Enter Ruhr
Washington reports a sweeping denial of Paris reports that the French army is contemplating entering the Ruhr valley, with officials denying any plan to move troops into the German industrial region.
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Ruhr
Washington
Paris
Ruhr Valley
Moonshine Still Explodes Killing Three in Philadelphia
An unstable hundred gallon moonshine still exploded in a Philadelphia stable Tuesday night, killing three men identified as J. Kosals, Benjamin Kaxman, and an unnamed man believed to be B. Miller. Six others were injured, two seriously, as flames and blasts wrecked nearby houses and a partially loaded motor truck stood ablaze at the scene.
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Philadelphia
J. Kosals
Benjami Kaxman
B. Miller
Sis Ienhes
Ae Ahd
Funeral Services For Mrs Lena E Malcome
Funeral services for Mrs Lena E Malcome, 43, who died from burns at her Union Point residence, will be held at the Malcome cemetery in Oconee county. Bernstein Bros. funeral directors in charge. She was a Walton county native and resided in Union Point three years. Surviving are her husband R O Johnson and two daughters and three sons.
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Lena E. Malcome
Union Point
Malcome Cemetery
Oconee County
Bernstein Bros
Malcome
Walton County
Red Cross Rolls Still Open to Join for Next Year
Those who have not yet joined the Red Cross for the next fiscal year may send their dues to the Red Cross office at the Clarke county courthouse to become members. The secretary announced the continued open enrollment on Wednesday. Local residents in Athens and nearby communities express concern over not seeing the intensified campaign.
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Red Cross
Clarke County Court House
U S Envoy Confers With Turkish Delegate Over Education Ties
Richard Washburn Child, principal American representative at the Near East conference, met Ismet Pasha, head of the Turkish delegation, at his hotel in Lausanne. They held a long talk on American interests in Turkey, especially educational matters, with Ismet pressing for American backing and assurances of government cooperation.
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Associated Press
Richard Washburn
Child
Igmet’ Pasha
Ional
Ismet Ig
Tur
Heroic efforts of woman save many tots at school
In Covington Georgia a school fire killed two and injured thirty eight as 99 pupils filled a room. Teacher Mrs Oscar Grant calmly ordered line formation and lowered at least thirty children to safety from a burning corridor while Mary Howe aided, then rushed for medical help.
Federal Fight On Prohi Violations
Federal authorities have begun a nationwide push to accelerate liquor cases and seek the heaviest penalties for violations. Reports indicate some cereal beverage makers are marketing products with illegal alcohol content.
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Washington
Abe Ciapea
Fed
Bac Baresmont Santos
Lausanne Peace Parley Hears Greek Ministers Executed
In Lausanne the peace conference remains tense as news of executions in Athens fuels anxiety. Delegates meet frequently to smooth thorny issues including Turkey frontier talks. Ismet Pasha says difficulties will likely arise but progress is being made despite private disagreements. Prince An of Greece facing trial for disobeying orders in Asia Minor is noted in Corfy update as Athens weighs the situation.
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Associated Press
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Mation
Turkey
Ismet Pasha
London
Prince An
Greece
Étaff
Asia Minor
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Iate
Ortoword
Fatal auto crash injures eighth grader in Athens
Athens police report 15 more jaywalking cases tied to ongoing traffic violator drive numbering to 100 since activity started last Saturday. Frank Parnell, eight, of Oconee Street School, was struck on Oak Street while crossing with classmates. Flanigan, who runs a nearby market, is charged as the driver.
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Athens
Frank Parnell
Oconee Street
Flanigan
Oak Street
Poplar
Parnell
Pharita
Aparraves
Bel Day
Shipping Bill Passes House by Twenty Four Votes
Washington reports the administration shipping bill won approval in the House by twenty four votes. Debate followed with Republican support and Democratic pushback, while a Senate committee chair planned early hearings to begin consideration. The measure aims to regulate merchant marine operators and impose new cargo safeguards.
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K. G.O.P
Washington
House
Chaiman
Senate
Congress
Americas
Tures
Heroic Teacher Tells How She Saved Children
ATLANTA Ga Mrs Oscar Grant a Bluck school teacher saved about 40 children by dropping them from a second story window as High Point community school burned Tuesday She lay in a hospital Wednesday with burns and likely lifelong scars She said I don’t know how I did it I stayed to help the crying children as long as possible Two boys who died refused to jump and were last seen in smoke filled rooms
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Atlanta
Oscar Grant
High Point
Wife 2 Seeks Donor Interest In Professor Estate
Marshaltown Iowa counsel for Blanche Brimmer argues that Mrs Brimmer, not Augusta Tiernan, is entitled to donor interest in the late professor’s estate though the divorce decree was vacated after the second ceremony. Hoover says Arthur Brimmer no longer a figure in the dispute due to remarriage. Hearing set for December 11 in South Bend.
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Marshaltown
Iowa
Blanche Hawn Rush Brimmer
John P. Tiernan
South Bend
Ind
Arthur Brimmer
Cousins Named to Succeed Newberry in Senate
Lansing reports Governor Groesbeck appoints Detroit mayor James Cousins to fill the unexpired term of former Senator Turman H. Newberry. The notification is sent to Cousins at Hotel Belmont in New York City where he is attending Thanksgiving with his daughter. Cousins has gained national prominence for his municipal railway venture.
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Lansing
James Cousing
Detroit
Alex Groesteck
U. S
Michran
Turman H. Newberry
Cousing
Belmont
New York City
New York
Cousins
Stolen Car Found in Charlotte NC
A car belonging to Dr. W. T. Hamilton, reported stolen last Saturday, has been located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The recovery confirms police found the automobile recently.
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Charlotte, N. C
W. T. Hamilton
Economic woes cloud postwar rail trade in Atlanta notes
Business observers cite American Railway association reports and Atlanta merchants on shortages of ties and cars. January conditions appear worse than the prior period, with demand and orders lagging. analysts warn buyers and sellers face a slow recovery as sales dip and transportation costs strain the industry.
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