Chief McDorman Talks Of Trip To California
Larry Gantt details Chief McDorman of Athens Fire Department recounting a trip to California via Southern Pacific New Orleans and Union Pacific Salt Lake City. He describes hospitality in New Orleans El Paso and Old Mexico visits to San Antonio Los Angeles and San Francisco plus demonstrations by fire chiefs.
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T. Larry Gantt
Mr. McDornan
Athens
el Paso
Texas
Mexico
Rio Grande
Villa
San Antonio
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Miss Muriel McCormick Declines $1 Million Screen Offer
Chicago report says Muriel McCormick refused a contract valued at 11.1 million to appear in a Merion picture. She did not comment beyond noting Tuesday’s busy schedule at her father's home in Chicago and a recent family move.
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Muriel McCormick
Chicago
Nawanna McCor
Ife
Merion Picture
Pms McCormick Xeryeen
Harold ¥. McCormick
Ganna Waleky
Pera Ptag
Om Mddle
Aighey
Congressman Brand Criticized In Athens Address
In Athens last night Hon. T. J. Shackelford blasted Congressman C. H. Brand in a Colonial Opera House speech before about a thousand. He urged tariff specialization and cotton farmer protection if elected, attacking Brand’s record on Ford Muscle Shoals and Newberry matters while criticizing his silence on tariff duties affecting Southern farmers. The event marked Shackelford’s first campaign address in Athens this cycle.
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Brand
Athens
Congress
Colonial
T. J. Shackelford
Eighth
C. H. Brand
House of Representatives
Judge Brand
Shackelford
Colonial Opera House
Carlisle Cobb
Tate Wright
Copb
Mr. Shackelford
Washington
Washington Inn
R. Shackelford
Wons Bank
Lawrenceville
Federal Reserve Bank
Atlanta
U D San Voss
Harding
Newberr
Newberry
Ford
Georgia
Southern
Jurand
Labor body meetings in Atlantic City
A sweeping Atlantic City assembly hears statements on the railway strike injunction and civil liberties. Labor leaders, led by Samuel Gompers, condemn the injunction as unconstitutional while urging restraint and action. Officials stress transportation protection and investigate railroad disruptions amid labor day coverage.
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Chicago
Vernament
Univernally
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Philadelphia
Gompera
Atlantic City
Gomperas
Daugherty
Scott Light
Yone
Davis
Mooseheart, Ill
Edward J. Brundage
Binet & Gathering
Gary
Herrin
Brundage
Williamson County
Invitation to Georgia Horticultural Society for Athens meeting
A 1923 invitation from the Chamber of Commerce was sent to the Georgia Horticultural Society requesting a convening in Athens. The society was in session at Cor-iore.
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Georgia Horticultural Society
Chamber of Commerce
Rmaciete
Cor
Graham Arrested Denies He Lured Lamar Girls Off
Jackson ville authorities report H C Graham was arrested at a local hotel and denied luring 19 year old Mrs Anne Camille Lamar Starr and 15 year old Valeria Lamar from Macon. Sheriff Allen said the search for the sisters continues as Macon officers wire for updates on the case and possible sightings.
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Graham
Lamar
Jacksonville
Gideon
M. Go
Garnett Starr
Valeria Lamar
Miame Fia
Louis A. Allen
Anne Camille Lamar Starr
Macon
H. C. Graham
Stephens Leading Vardeman II Mugged in Polls
The Associated Press reports in New Orleans and Memphis that Democratic primary returns show Stephens ahead of Vardeman II with about 110000 votes counted by ten Tuesday night. Times-Picayune and Commercial Appeal tallies note Stephens leading and Vardeman trailing as Mississippi counties report results.
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New Orleans
Times Picayune
Democratia
Memphis
Mississippi
Commercial Appeal
Stephens
Vardeman
Hardwick to Speak in Athens Wednesday Night
Governor Thomas W. Hardwick will address voters in Athens at the Colonial Theatre at 8:00 PM on Wednesday night. Campaign leaders expect a large turnout to hear him defend his stewardship over the past year and two legislative sessions. Colonel H. C. Tuck will introduce him, with a band providing music.
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Thomas W. Hardwick
Athens
Colonial Theatre
H. C. Tuck
Oglethorpe Man Dies From Wound In Duel
Nathan Hubbard, a prominent Oglethorpe county planter, died from blood poisoning after a pistol duel with brother in law Joe Harper over domestic matters. The incident occurred near Woodville on Saturday. Hubbard was treated at a local hospital Sunday and died Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at Bairdstown Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon.
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Nathan Hubbard
Oglethorpe County
Joe Harper
Hubbard
Woodville
Bairdstown Baptist Church
Bermstein
Commissioner J J Brown Stumps For Re election
Commissioner J J Brown spoke to a large crowd in Danielsville in Edison County Tuesday morning about his bid for re election. He urged support from local residents and emphasized his record and plans.
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Amerculture
J. J. Brown
Brown
Daniolgville
Dison County
Hia
Epee
Prosperity and Trade Edition Signals Uplift in South
The Banner-Herald reports improved economic mood after war, with farming and industry rebounding. A rise in coal, steel wages up 20 percent, and cement plus pipe plants on heavy schedules reflect a broad industrial revival in the South despite strikes. Page Two.
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Banner-Herald
South
Alabama
Tennessee
United States Steel Corporation
Boy Scout Roy Tucker to receive national hero medal
Roy Tucker son of G A Tucker will be awarded an Honor medal by the National Boy Scout Council for life saving at the city water works last May when he pulled Leslie Aaron from drowning. Oscar McWhorter to receive the First Eagle Scout silver emblem. ceremony at city hall 8 p.m. with Abbit Nix speaking and Major Thomas presenting awards. Everyone invited.
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Roy Tucker
G. A. Tucker
National Boy Scout Council
Roy
City Water - Works
Leslie Aaron
Leslie
Oscar McWhorter
Abbit Nix
Major Thomas
Landmark Utah Senator Nominated to Supreme Court
President Balding nominated former Senator George land of Utah to the Supreme Court. The Senate confirmed the nomination in an open executive session within ten minutes of receipt, without the usual committee reference.
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Harding
Utah
Senate
Washington
George Land
Balding
Supreme Court
United States
Rotarians to Attend Inter-City Meeting in Atlanta
Athens Rotary plans to send nearly all members to the inter-city meeting in Atlanta Friday. Distinguished guests include International President Ray Havens and Vice President John Turner, with Joe Tanner from Virginia district governor and the Los Angeles convention song leader. Secretary Pendergraph announced plans Tuesday night. Rotarians will assemble at Washington and College avenues at 8 a.m. Friday for car pool to Atlanta.
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Athens
Willymake
Atlantiacin Auto
Health Board Urges City Schools Closed Today
AIKEN, Health Board asks that city schools not open today amid a murder case. Irwin Williams 46, son of a former Southern railway shop employee at Augusta, is detained here in connection with the killing of two railway guards at Hamburg last Wednesday. He was arrested yesterday. Z. L. Davis and CG. B. Deas, also of Augusta, are held here for a preliminary hearing Friday.
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Aiken
C.—Irwin Williams
Southern Railway
Augusta
Hamburg
Z. L. Davis
Deas
Policeman Eberhart Acquitted After Tuesday Trial
The Civil Service Commission found Policeman W. T. Eberhart not guilty of negligence of duty for leaving his beat. He was called to a Southern Mills residence to stop noise from children disturbing a tuberculous patient. The packed city hall council chamber heard testimony from defense and prosecution witnesses.
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W. T. Eberhart
Civil Service Commission
J. H. Epting
W. D. Beacham
John H. Griffeth
Gardine-Lumpkin
Carl Croasley
Eberhart
Milla
Eberhardt
Southern Mills
John Baker
H. Langford
Will Bengraves
Ed Simmons
Will Bradley
Georgia Haden
Viola Chastine
Lizsie Hackett
Eldie McClain
Lizzie Laird
Theity Hall
Tree That Owns Itself Becomes Mayor's Care Plan
Athens if tree that owns land draws letters from across the country. Mayor George C. Thomas plans to ask city council to hire a tree surgeon to trim dead branches and extend the life of the living monument to Judge William. He proposes preserving the tree and arranging an heir to land and tree.
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Banner-Herald
George C. Thomas
Thomas
Athens
William
Board defers opening of public schools amid diphtheria rise
Officials report thirteen current cases with twenty two in city. Action to delay school start aims to curb spread as health board surveys public sentiment. Health officials note restaurants and hotels now use drinking glasses. county health officer cites potential impact of gatherings.
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P Lic
Education
Health 10
Cal
J. Dynwhite
Health
Offles
W. W. Brown
G. T. Canning
Hodgson
Clarke County to Take Over Maintenance of Key Roads
Clarke County commissioners at their regular meeting decided to assume maintenance of four major roads in the county including Nami Nart Danielsville and Lexington roads. They criticized the state highway department for inaction and vowed to repair and keep these roads in shape, hoping to secure funds for ongoing upkeep. The move follows the department reportedly having only a limited crew and patching efforts, with weather and dust hindering progress.
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Highway Department
Clarke County
Naminart
Danielsville
Ji Lexington
Missionere
Tats Wright
W. Darden
Athens
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