Prospective candidates for place of late congressman
The district sees a flood of declarations for the vacant and full terms after Congressman Tribble's death. Elberton's T. J. Brown leads as a candidate, joined by Dr. A B S Stovall, Judge J B Park, Orrin Roberts, J H Skelton, Sulian McCurry, Q L Williford, Albert Foster, H M Holden, Charles H Brand, J Y Carithers, Thomas J Shackelford, L C Brown and Col T W Rucker in bids or looming announcements across Clarke, Hart, Walton, Madison, Morgan and Ocmulgee counties with varied support and expected formal announcements when gubernatorial action triggers the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribble
T. J. Brown
Thomas J. Brown
Elberton
Brown
Sencor
J. Stovall
Stovall
Elbert
Senate
J. B. Park
Tudge
Ocmulgee
Parks
Congress
Foster
Morgan County
H. M. Holden
Judge Holden
Holden
Supreme Court of Georgia
Hoe
Charles H. Brand
Supreme Court
Judge Brand
J. ¥. Carithers
J. Y. Carithers
Athens
Mr. Carthers
Walton
Clarke
Thomas J. Shackelford
Col. Shackelford
Clarke County
Supreme Court Rules ICC Lacked Authority to Compel Railroads to Furnish Tank Cars
The U S Supreme Court held the Interstate Commerce Commission has no power to force a railroad to supply oil tank cars. The Pennsylvania Railroad won an injunction against ICCs 1915 order. History traces back to protests by Drew Levick and Pennsylvania Paraffine Works in 1913 and subsequent legal battles through 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Intercwse Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
Drew-Levick Co
Warren, Pa
Pennsylvania Paraffine Works
Titusville
Interstate Commerce Commission
Buffalo
Railroad
United States and Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal District Court of Western Pennsylvania
Woolley and Orr
Thomnzon
Clark, Clements
Harlan
Commission
Mississippi River
Pennsylvania F
Athens Attorney Rucker Heads Local Candidacy Support
Average Man's View lauds Col. Rucker as a top Athens attorney and former assistant district attorney, praising his war service and steady self-possession. Friends vow active support as they discuss Hugo J. Rowe editor of The Athens Banner and former mayor as a potential candidate to fill the unexpired term ending March 4 in the Eighth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Brown
Clarke
Brown
Georgia
Coca-Cola
Col
T. W. Rucker
Rucker
Athens
Col. Rucker
Cleveland
At ‘Tahta
Rowe
Hugo J. Rowe
The
Tribble
Northeast
Speer Reversed In Smith Estate Suit Return To State Courts
New Orleans December 11 The U S circuit court of appeals reversed Federal Judge Emory Speer of the Southern District of Georgia and sent the $2,000,000 James M Smith estate dispute back to state courts The appellate court reversed the district court order restraining administrators from changing the estate status and kept assets intact in the process The Jennings case involving Mrs M J Jennings v Zadock Smith also returned to state courts after appeal from the Georgia district court ruling
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Federal District Court
United States Circuit Court of Appeal
Emory Speer
Southern Georgia
James M. Smith
Georgia
Speer
Jennings
Circuit Court of Appeals
United States District Court
Southern District of Georgia
M. 3
Zadock Smith
Federal Court of Appeals
United States District Court of Georgia
Delegations From Many Counties Attend Congressman Tribble Funeral
Delegations from numerous counties gathered in Athens for the funeral of Congressman Tribble. Notable attendees included county officials from Putnam Hartwell Greensboro Monroe Iberton and other towns, plus state and local officials who paid tribute to the late representative famed for faithful service.
Prohibition Enforcement Tightened in Franklin County
In Carnesville Ga on December 11 the city court adjourned and the new term begins stricter enforcement of the prohibition laws. Fines totaling about 1000 were imposed by Judge Goode and after January 1 all violators will be sent to jail without the option of paying a fine. Assistant Solicitor General Camp leads prosecutions in his own name under the May 1 law. Also noted were large crowds at the funeral of the late Congressman Tribble in Athens. Tribble, born and raised in Franklin County, was well known and mourned locally.
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Julian McCurry
Sulian McCurry
Hartwell
McCurry
McGarry
Q. L. Williford
Q. I. Williford
Madison
Williford
University of Georgia
Educationsl
Madison County
Morgan County
Albert Foster
UN County
Tribble
George L. Goode
R. T. Camp
W. R. Little
Putnam County
Hiram L. Gardner
State Democratic Executive Committee
W. T. Davidson
J. R. Tweedy
Eatonton
John D
Carnesville
Franklin County
Goode
Camp
Congressman Tribble
Athens
Kislev
Alexander the Great
Judaea
House of
Seleucus
Antiochus IV
Epiphanes
Epimanes
Jove
Olympus
Jahweh
Israel
Antiochus
Jerusalem
Modin
Mattathias
True Religions
Judah
Appolonius
Seron
Gorgias
Lysias
Nicanor
Beth Zur
B.C
Jerusaem
Kisley
Solomon
Chanukkah Festival of Dedication Observed by Jews
The Chanukkah or Feast of Dedication celebrates the Maccabean victory and rededication of the Temple after Antiochus Epiphanes' reign. Beginning December 20, the eight day festival honors the miracle of lights and the renewal of faith with lighting ceremonies and reflective lessons.
Friend Helps Hurt Man After Sprained Ankle
A man suffered a sprained ankle described as turning black. His friend treated him with Sloan's Liniment, and within three days the ankle improved significantly according to the account. The narrative mentions a payment of 2508 GO and SOO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette
Sloan
Pican
Dr James De La Perriere Buried in Winder Ga
Dr James Cochran Bolivar De La Perriere died at Winder Georgia on Saturday and his funeral was preached by Dr Belk on Sunday afternoon. He was a grandson of Madam Rosalie Gouvan who fled France during the Revolution and whose descendants live in the city. Gouvan’s second husband Michael Angelo Gouvan was private secretary to James Monroe. De La Perriere left Paris after Napoleon's second marriage and spoke of acquaintance with Empress Josephine. He leaves several children in Winder.
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James Cochran
Bolivar de la Perriere
Winder
Belk
de la Perriere
Rosalie Gouvan
France
Ange de la Perriere
Andrew Jackson
Sone
Paris
Napoleon
Marie Louise
Josephine
Madam Gouvan'é
Michael Angelo Gouvan
James Monroe
James de la Perriere
St Lawrence power question settled by high court ruling
The New York state Supreme Court dismissed the Long Sault Development Company's appeal and thus enforced the ruling annulling the state franchise for the St. Lawrence river water power project. The Associated Press reports this decision issued on December 11 in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
New York
Long Sault Development Company
St. Lawrence River
Supreme Court
Young Harris Memorial Welcomes New Athens Pastor
The congregation of Young Harris Memorial church heartily welcomed Rev. A. J. Sears at both services on Sunday. Sears previously pastored at Oconee Street Church and is praised as a citizen, minister, and friend. Hundreds in Athens are pleased he has returned to lead locally.
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Young Harris Memorial Church
A. J. Sears
Sears
Oconee Street
Athens
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Orrin Roberts
Monroe
Walton County
Hart County
Roberts
J. H. Skelton
Sketton
H. J. Rowe
Cardus
Amelia Wilson
R. F. D.no
Alma, Ark
Jim Smith
Rom Monros
John T. Robertson
Walker
Dean
Iberton
George T. Grogan
Ead
Ghannukah
Sim' le
Fisomrade
J. C. Dela Perriere OF
Evie Jackson
Owen
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