Cox Charged With Trying To Trap Harding In Incident
The Harding campaign issued a statement calling the Cox effort to trap Senator Harding cheap politics. It says Dekobra’s mission failed and Harding refused to reveal informants. Harding plans speeches in Jackson Ohio and Rochester Buffalo New York tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Marion
Cox
Harding
Maurice Thobra
League of Nations
Dekobra
de ‘Kobra
Greencastle
Indiana
Démehra
Judson C. ‘Weltever
Walatea Senteen
Green Castle
Ohio
Jackson
Rochester
Buffalo
York
Prayer Service At First Methodist Church Tonight
Prayer meeting at the First Methodist Church will be held this evening at eight. The pastor will discuss a Great Old Testament revival and lead a period of earnest prayer. A cordial invitation is extended to the general public to attend.
Great Night At Athens Working Boys Club Field Event
Twenty eight Working Boys Club members of the Athens YMCA spent an outdoor evening on the athletic field with games wrestling boxing and a meat roasted wiener roast and marshmallows. Boys aged eleven to sixteen work in stores farms and offices as part of YMCA youth programs. They planned another event for Friday.
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Young Men’s, Christian Association
Working Boys ‘Club
Te Y. M.C. A
Doora
Ces
Athena
Christian Assolution
Athens
Tampa Adopts Commission Form of Government
Tampa voters approve a switch to a commission form of government with a city manager by a 770 vote margin. The change takes effect January 1 following the October 19 election.
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Associated’ Press
Tampa
Fla
Tampa Oied
Dr Rufus W Weaver to Speak at Local Baptist Church
Dr Rufus W Weaver Mercer University president will occupy the pulpit of the First Baptist church next Sunday morning and evening. He is described as a learned, adaptable, and charming preacher, and the church expects large congregations to attend.
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Rufus W. Weaver
Mercer University
First Baptist Church
Weaver
Maryland Senator Questioned on War Prevention League Overture
Senator Joseph France of Maryland said a private French citizen questioned him about America joining with France and others to form an association of nations to prevent war. He noted no official action and that French representatives reportedly sent a letter proposing conferences for such an association.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Joseph France
Maryland
Citiizen
France
America
Harding
League of Oppressed Peoples
Association of Nations
Wreck on Georgia Road Kills Two
Georgia Railroad reports a passenger train wreck near Social Circle between 1 and 11 oclock last night. The coach for colored passengers split a switch at Social Circle siding and overturned. One Negro passenger died on the spot and another died later. sixteen others were seriously injured. Names not released.
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Atlanta
The
Georgia Railroad
Social Circle
Athens native Hank Smith to manage notable show
Henry Smith known as Hank, an Athens native, rose from local theatre to Atlanta Bijou, then managed road tours with Gentry Brothers and stars like Louie Germany in American Maid. He later headed Nat C. Goodwin outings, Johnny Get Your Gun road runs, Fritz Scheff in Gladiola, and Fiddlers Three with Anna Held, gaining a wide network of theatrical friends.
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Selwyn
Henry Smith
Hank” Has
Atlanta
Louley Germany
John Phillip Sousa
Nat C. Goodwin
John Cort
New York
Johnny Get Your Gun
Greek King Alexander Reported Dead By Monkey Attack
Athens dispatch at 10 A M says the Greek king’s condition remained unchanged. The Glorn als D India wireless report from Brindisi cites the Greek steamship Brindisi news of King Alexander’s death. Paris reports a surgeon travels to Athens to perform another operation.
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Athens
Associated Press
London—Central News
Rome
Georgians push revival of War Finance Board
Georgia's two U S senators and most Georgia delegates in Congress telegraphed President Wilson urging revival of the War Finance Corporation and a clear policy from the Federal Reserve Board on liberal discounting by reserve banks in the cotton belt amid agricultural paper.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Georgia
United States
Congress
Wilson
War Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve Board
Cotton Belt
Mexican Coal Strike Grows Large Across Coastulla Bases
By Associated Press in Mexico City on October 19, the coal strike involving 12 000 miners expands to grave proportions. President Huerta seeks a rapid compromise to avert widespread job losses as smelters face closures and up to 100 000 workers may be put out of work if no agreement is reached by Wednesday.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Coastulla
Huerta
Validity of Auto Law Questioned in Murder Case
In Fulton County criminal court Atlanta on Oct 19 a defense demurred to an indictment charging murder in which Frank McDonald allegedly ran down Mrs. Carshel Smith. Attorney John Y. Smith argued the state automobile act is unconstitutional for lacking governor’s proclamation of the extraordinary session. The demurrer was overruled and the trial continued, raising a potential challenge to the entire act if appealed.
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Atlanta
Todey
Criminal Court
Fulton County
Frank McDonald
Carshel Smith
McDonald
John Y. Smith
A. Demurrer
Smith
General Assembly
Supreme ‘Court
Mine Owners to Discuss Bituminous Coal Prices in Cleveland
Washington reports that the National Coal Association will meet October 26 at the suggestion of Attorney General Palmer to consider reductions in high coal prices and to curb profiteering. The announcement says actions aimed at price cuts will not be construed as infringements by the government. In Cork Ireland the military court found hunger striker Michael Fitzgerald deliberately caused his own death and was of sound mind.
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Fitzgerald
Washington
Cleveland
National Coal ‘Association
Palmer
Associated Press
Cork
Ireland
Michael Fitegerald
Dentistry for Dogs at Brooklyn Veterinary Hospital
The Brooklyn New York Veterinary Hospital run by Dr R A McAustin and his brother Dr Davin McAuslin pursues dog dentistry. It notes dogs suffer toothache and other molar ailments similar to humans and that dog dentistry has recently progressed. A gum speculum minimizes pain by preventing biting and head movement while the doctor works on molars.
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Brooklyn, N. Y
R. A
McAustin
Davin
McAuslin
Pyortho
Athens citizens donate to National Democratic fund
A list of Athens citizens including local firms and individuals contributed to the National Democratic campaign fund. The report notes $172 raised Monday and that subsequent subscriptions sent to Atlanta bring the total collected to date.
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Envy’s
Bernst i. Bros
Siegre
Wies
Costa Bros
W. Dows
Fleetwood Lanier
W. K. Meadow
R. G. Taylor
Base Ball War Threat Looms From Owners Action
Chicago date outlines that eleven major league club owners went on record favoring abrogation of the national agreement risking a baseball war. President Heidler says responsibility rests with the five American League clubs which must decide by November to join in the proposed reorganization.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Heidler
League of Nations funds probe heats up in Paris talks
Washington October 19 Associated Press reports that the committee probing campaign funds welcomes any discriminating evidence from the league files. Treasurer Herbert Houston condemns aggressive tactics as akin to opposition to the league covenant. He denies contact with the German chancellor or British prime minister and recalls an informal Paris interview with Leon Bourgeois.
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Associated Press
Washington
League
Herbert
Houston
St. Louis
Paris
Leon Bourgeois
League of Nations Council
Dissolution Sought for King Motor Company Detroit
Detroit October 19 petition by directors asks dissolution of the King Motor Company of Detroit and appointment of a receiver to manage affairs due to lack of working capital and directors unable to give personal attention. assets exceed liabilities.
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Detroit
King Motor Company
No Demands For Interest On French Loan Noted
Paris reports that French press notes the 100.9 million dollar loan from an American syndicate to France. Observers say the interest rate of about 9.42 percent is not excessive compared with Belgium and Switzerland loans. The article adds no demand has been made by authorities for interest on wartime state loans to France.
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Paris
Ors
France
Dnta
Belgium
Switzerland
America
Congress
United States
Athens Automotive Trade Association Heads Southeast Fair Trip
A group from the Athens Automotive Trade Association and local bankers and business leaders will motor to the Southeastern Fair this morning. Negro prowler Spratlin, known to police, was caught by George Joiner peering into a Hancock Avenue window and turned over to officers Burpee Wood and Nelms. Police suspect Spratlin is the prowler behind recent nearby incidents.
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Athens Automotive Trade. Association. Bankers and Business Men
Southeastern Fair
Will Spratlin
Recorder's Court
George Joiner
Hancock Avenue
Spratlin
Joiner
Burpee
Wood
Nelms
Mr. Joiner
Faerattio
Acquitted Frank Hills Linked to Georgia Dealers Meet
The article notes Frank Hills was acquitted of a murder charge and describes a Georgia Automotive Dealers Association gathering in Atlanta. It covers attendees including local businessmen, bankers, and civic club leaders, and outlines a convention schedule with speakers on dealership challenges and banker relations.
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Frank Hills
Mondell Breaks Leg During Shoshone Inspection Trip
Representative Frank Mondell Republican leader sustained a token leg fracture today after a fall on the Shoshone reservation in Riverton Wyoming during an inspection of the Shoshone reclamation project. The incident occurred October 19 and Mondell was on tour with other officials to review the project scope.
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Mondell
Associated Press
Riverton
Wyo
Frank W. ‘Mondell
Shohone Reservation
Bone predicts GOP landslide in thirty states
Scott C. Bone, director of the Republican National Committee, forecast in New York on October 19 that at least thirty states will back Harding and Coolidge. He noted a possibility the party could carry as many as thirty five states.
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Associated Press
York
Harding
Coolige
Scott C. Bone
Republican National Committee
Deaths and Funerals for Lizzie Patat at Oconee church
Funeral services for Mrs. Lizzie Patat age 45, who died at 215 Williams Street from apoplexy, will be held today at 3 PM from the Conger Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. A. F. Nunn. Burial follows in Oconee Cemetery. She leaves daughter D. T. Bront and sons Robert L, D. Webster, Jesse, and Odell Patat. husband Jos Patat died about seven years ago.
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Lizzie’ Patat
Lizzie Pa- Yat
Witlams ‘ Street
Cconge
A. F. Nunn
Patat
Robert L
D. Webster
Jesale
Odell
Pata
Jos
No Attempt Made To Blow Up Train Regent of Siberia
Washington reports the Serbian minister stated that claims of an attempt to blow up the train of Prince Regent Alexander of Serbia were a pure invention. The Montenegrin press service had publicized the report.
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Siberia
Associated Press
Washington
Alexander
Serbia
Barajevo
Prods
Seaplane Listed as Missing Reported Safe at Nassau
Seaplane that disappeared after departing Sunday in heavy winds was found in Nassau. The craft had spent Sunday and Monday at Bimini before returning to Nassau. the crew and passengers are reported safe. Local agricultural classes were planned during the week at the state college extension, led by Professor Giles.
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Nassau
Associated: Press
Miami
Fla
Bimini
Profesor
SS Giles
I of Ye
Atate “College
Dotnet Ebmiee
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