Boykin bill passes after heated debate in Georgia Senate
The Boykin bucket shop bill cleared the Georgia Senate 38 to 3 after a lengthy session on August 9 in Atlanta. The Wheatley substitute was defeated 29 to 14 before the final vote. Debate spared no one as lawmakers argued amendments and noted crowd skepticism as the bill moves to the governor for signature.
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Atlanta, Ga
Senate
Wheatley
A. O. Blalock
Boykin
Foy
Mills
Peyton
Hamby
Steed
O. A. Blalock
Candler
Miller
Crumford
Senate Chamber
Run Negroes Out of Africa Policy Debate in London
London reports debate over deporting Wataama party or black preachers promoting Africa for the Africans in South Africa. Government silent while agitators blame Ethiopan propaganda for Cape Town troubles. Preachers openly state their mission to South Africa urging natives to seek black supremacy.
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Gested Wataama Party
Latigficar Negro
Ethiopan
Africa
South Africa
Cape Town
London
Death of a Little Babe in Pulaski Street Home
Wednesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Woods on Pulaski street the death of their infant daughter Lucy Ruth aged fourteen months occurred. The remains were carried to Bogart for interment with the funeral held there yesterday morning. The Woods family have the sympathies of many friends in their bereavement.
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Emmett Woods
Pulaski Street
Lucy Ruth
Bogarther
Georgia Senator Seeks Ban on Parallel Rail Lines
Sen B S Miller introduced a bill in Atlanta to prevent any railroad within fifty miles paralleling the Western and Atlantic line. The act would prohibit new parallel railroads, empower the governor to seek injunctions, and forfeit charters of violators with misdemeanor penalties.
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Miller
Western and Atlantic Railroad
General Judiciary Committee
Western and Atlantic
Georgia
Repeal of Conflicting Laws Under New Act
The excerpt notes law repeal language as a punishment for misdemeanors. It states that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are repealed, signaling a comprehensive override of prior provisions and establishing the act as the controlling statute.
Funeral of Mr. Jacob Flatau Held at Hancock Avenue
Yesterday afternoon at five o'clock the funeral for Mr. Jacob Flatau was held at his Hancock avenue residence in the presence of many sorrowing friends. Dr. I Koplowitz, a rabbi, conducted the services and the Ma sonic fraternity, Mt. Vernon lodge Past Master M. J. Michael, led the grave rites at Oconee cemetery.
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Hancock Avenue
Jacob Flatau
I. Koplowitz
Oconee
Masonic
M. J. Michael
Mt. Vernon
City council seeks bond measure for school buildings
The mayor and council passed a resolution urging Representative Rucker to introduce a bill authorizing a city vote on fifty thousand dollars of school bonds. Funds would build a twenty thousand dollar structure in the first ward and another in the fourth ward, with ten thousand dollars for repairs and additions to existing buildings.
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Sentative Rucker
First Ward
Fourth Ward
Rucker
House
Senate
Two Soldiers Die in Camp Mabry Maneuvers
Austin Texas August 9 two deaths occurred at Camp Mabry during maneuvers. Jesse Cantlas Fort Worth attached to the First Cavalry U S A was shot and died after noon. Roger W Lockhart Dallas member of the First Texas Battery Field Artillery died after being injured in a personal encounter before arriving at camp. An investigation will examine Cantlas’s death.
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Jesse Cantlas
Fort Worth
First Cavalry
U. 5 A
Roger W. Lockhart
Dallas
First
Texas Battery’ Field Artillery
Cantiss
Georgia Eighth District Convention Set in Athens
The congressional convention of Georgia's eighth district will meet in Athens on August 30, with date changes to include counties acting on the 22nd. Nomination of Hon. William M. Howard appears secure, though conventions remain cordial social affairs for Democratic leaders to renew acquaintances.
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Eighth District of
Georgia
Athens
Aihough
William M. Howard
Atstract
Two Illicit Distilling Cases Handled by Commissioner
Yesterday afternoon Judge B C Kinnebrew presided over two cases in his court. Marvin Jordan of Madison County was acquitted on illicit distilling charges. Peeter McDaniel of Walton County was bound over for illicit distilling but failed to post bond and was jailed in Clarke County. Congressman William M Howard visited Athens en route to Lexington.
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B. C. Kinnebrew
Marvin Jordan
Madison County
Peeter McDaniel
Walton County
Clarke County
William M. Howard
United States Congress
Athens
Lexington
Mystery Solved by New Life Pills Claim
John N. Pleasant of Magnolia Ind praises Dr Kings New Life Pills for relieving bilious attacks and constipation. The pills guarantee satisfaction or money back, priced at 25 cents at W J Sulth Dro and H R Palmer Sons drug stores.
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Dr. King
John N. Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
W. J. Sulth & Dro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Arnica Salve cited as cure for four-year ailment in Kentucky
Eminee Kentucky editor Major Hamm of the Constitutionalists says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his piles after a fierce four year battle. He reports relief in ten days with no recurrence. Quickest healer of burns sores cuts and wounds, 26c at local drug stores.
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Constitutionalists
Eminee
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Lucy Cobb Magazine Commencement Number Issued
The Lucy Cobb Magazine debuts after delays and earns praise as one of the South’s finest. Editor-in-chief May Harbin led much of the effort with student editors, business managers, and Athens-based contributors shaping a strong issue with class notes, art, and literary pieces.
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Lucy Cobb
South
Institute
May Harbin
Miss Harbin
James A. Harbin
Eleanor Young
W. H. Young
Ruth Prescott
Anna Bryan
Lucy Leah West
H.S. West
Katie Dearing
A. P. Dearing
Athens
Lasage Darwin
John A. Darwin
May Warbin
Eleanor May
Wlossan
Mioss
Groom Dies Before Wedding Amid Wedding Preparations
Chicago August 9 Dr Samuel B Crawford 32 died suddenly at his bride to be Rose Sykes home while preparing for their wedding. A vial of chloral solution was found on a dresser initially raising suspicion of suicide but Crawford was ill and used the medicine for pain relief.
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Chicago
Samuel B. Crawford
Rose Sykes
Crawford
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