Debate on Democratic Institutions Centralization Debate in North Carolina
Georgians win a university debate banquet in Ghort Synopsia of the Arguments of the Speakers for Universities of North Carolina and Georgia. Dramatized by Hardy and McCartney, the discussion centers on centralization versus democracy, with Georgia’s team declared the winner and officers listed.
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Ghort
North Carolina
Georgia
Chanel
McCartney
E. P. Battle
M. C Slaton
Uniiversity of
North Carolina Mandolin Club
C. A Bynum
R. W. Henry
United States of America
CG. A. Bynum
Dialectic Society
R. W. Herring
Philanthropic Society
W. M Hardy
I D. McCartney
A. G. Comar
Lb W Crawford
Matt Thompson
Two Negroes Escape Prison in Hawkinsville
Wood Johnson and Andrew Harrel, both African American, escaped from Hawkinsville jail on Thursday night and remain at large. Johnson had just been convicted of assault with intent to murder G. B. L. Pate, with a motion for a new trial denied and the case sent to the supreme court. Harrel faced simple larceny charges. Sheriff Rogers offered a $50 reward for their capture.
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Hawkinsville
Wood Johnson
Andrew Harrel
Crazy Wood Johnson
G. B. L. Pate
Supreme Court
Andrew Harre
Rogers
Jackson readies Goors to welcome ministers at presbytery
Jackson Georgia prepares to entertain visitors for the Atlanta presbytery convention. Ministers and lay delegates will gather at the Presbyterian church next Wednesday evening at 8 o clock and remain in session through Sunday.
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Jackson
Atlanta Presbytery
Presbyterian Church
Clarke county politics heating as governor race draws attention
Athens Ga April 11— Clarke county Democratic executive committee meets tomorrow to set a date for the county officers primary and to name a replacement for Colonel Zach L Cobb now in El Paso. Main contenders in county races include for clerkship C W Cooper Elmer J Crawford and J K Kenney. sheriff race between John W Wier and W D Browning. treasurer race between J A Pliner and W G Carthers. coroner H T Rogers opposed by Robert Flournoy. Incumbents Dor sey Linton Strahan unopposed.
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Athens
Clarke County
Terrell
Guerry
Estill
Estil
Democratic Executive Committee
Foster
Zach L. Cobb
el Paso
Tex
Coronel Stephen ©. Upson
Superior Court
C. W. Cooper
Elmer J. Crawford
J. K. Kenney
Ithis County
John W. Wier
W. D. Browning
J. A. Pliner
W. G. Carthers
H. T Rogers
Robert Flournoy
J. H. Dorsey
H. H. Linton
C. M. Strahan
Gwinnett Superior Court Adjourns After Busy Session
Gwinnett Superior Court adjourned after a busy session in Lawrenceville on April 11. The grand jury endorsed Judge Russell for reelection with no opposition. Key civil suit Mathews v. Georgia Carolina and Northern Railway Co. saw a verdict drop from 10,000 to 2,800. The homicide suit concerned a husband killed by a freight train near Gloster two years earlier. The State v Bert Kent for seduction resulted in a 20 year penitentiary sentence.
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Lawrenceville
J— Gwinnett Superior Court
Russell
Mathews
Georgia, Carolina and Northend Railway Company
Erwin
Colonel &T. Brown
N. K. Hutchins, Jr
T. M Peeple
Johnson & McDavid
Bert Kent
J. A. Perry
John R. Carter
Oscar
Brown
Mce David
Brand
Lanier withdraws from Troup County legislature race
West Point Ga April Special Philip Lanier withdraws his name from the Democratic nomination contest for the Troup County legislature. Pressure of business cited. Entries already include HB c Dozier and J B Ridley. W Trox Bankston urged to run. more entrants expected in coming weeks.
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Troup County
West Point
Philip Lanier
Lanier
HB c Dozier
J.B Ridley
W. Trox Bankston
West Point News
West Point Grocery Company Purchases City Lot for Warehouse
West Point Wholesale Grocery Company, led by President B A Bass, buys the vacant 30 by 20 foot city lot between Hotel Langley and Western Railway of Alabama freight depot for 1500 dollars. Plans call for a warehouse office and salesroom costing 7000 dollars as a substantial town addition.
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West Point Wholesale Grocery Company
West Point
B. A. Bass
West Potrt
Langley
Western Railway of Alabama
Mississippi Republicans Revise Roosevelts Mississippi Patronage
Jackson April 11. Mississippi Republican executive committee repudiates Roosevelt patronage in the south. Edgar S Wilson opposed as United States marshal. James Hill backs Edwards and Hurst for committee vacancies. Hill claims solid party backing and labels Wilson an usurper amid talks of losing Mississippi’s delegation at the national convention to Roosevelt. Delegates to eight district meetings named for April 18.
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Jackson
Miss
Roosevelt
South
Republican Executive Committee of
Mississippi
Edgar S.wilson
United States
James Hill
Republican State Executive Committee
A. A. Edwards
Bam P. Hurst
A. M. Lea
Henry Griffin
Wilson
Hill
W. Swann
M. Mulvihill
Executive Committee
Funeral Of Maj John W Green Follows In Atlanta Then Jackson Interment
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock at 2 Currier street for Major John W. Green who died after a four week illness. The casket was sent to Jackson Miss for interment. Green, a Georgia native born in Darion in 183, was once general manager of the Georgia railroad from 1832 to 1898 and served as captain on General Hardee s staff in the Confederate army. He left railroading after illness and was a noted Atlanta citizen with many friends. He was survived by his wife. Princeton reports APTA says Cleveland returned to Princeton after two weeks in Florida with improved health.
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Miss
John W. Green
Currier Street
C. B. Wilmer
St. Luke Church
Major Green
Atlanta
Georgia Railroad
Darion
Hardee
Green
Louisiana
Princeton
N. J
APTA
Cleveland
Florida
Walker P Inman
Peachtree Street
Thomas Bhly
Loveoy Street
Reodénca
Hollywood Cemetrery
Gq. C. Fuller
St. Charles
Qu Jand
Trinity Church
New York
Ant Puffo Basso
J Williams Macy
Youngs Men's Christian Association
Macy Wals
James T. Prince
Manhattan Life Insurance Company
San Antonio
Tex
Wil
Prince
P. G. Meyer
Cane and Cassava Convention at Brunswick Gatherings
The cane and cassava convention opens in Brunswick with Prime attendance expected. Secretaries Wilson and Stevens, plus Professor Stockbridge, Pope Brown and D G Purse, will address farmers and industry leaders. Local delegates Terrell and Col. Fistill are among early arrivals for the event.
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Brunswick
Wilson
Stevens
Stockpbrige
Florida
South Georgia
Jacksonville
Q. Stevens
J. Pope Brown
D G Purse
Terrell
Colonel Fistill
Marietta Georgia Unveiling of Polk Monument Remarks
Speech by Gid Morris at the Marietta unveiling recalls Confederate leaders and fallen soldiers. He lauds General Polk, Walker, and Johnston, praises Jackson and Lee, and emphasizes Southern memory, patriotism, and a planned Confederate monument honoring those who died in the Civil War.
Two Trains Collide Near McBee. One Burned
Freight trains Nos 22 and 52 on the Seaboard Air Line collided rear end during a heavy grade near McBee twenty miles from Cheraw. Train 22 roared downhill and struck train 52 which had halted to repair a dropped plank. Train 22 was a total wreck and on fire. its conductor was bruised. No other details available.
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Cherawasle, & C
Seaboard Air Line
Columbia
McBee
Don Caesars Return Thrills Atlanta Audiences at Grand
James J. Hackett leads Don Caesar’s Return at the Grand with Charlotte Walker as Maritana and Brigham Royce as King Carlos. The show drew strong crowds, highlighted by Hackett’s acclaim and a standout second act wedding feast. The Crisis also drew praise with Hackett’s New England role as Stephen Brien and southern reception noted. Hackett clarified ticket pricing, pledging uniform $2 rates across cities and detailing touring costs. Bijou Musical Comedy Company launches Hoyt’s A Trip to Chinatown at the Grand with Otis Harlan and a 35‑artist troupe delivering a full musical program and strong matinee demand.
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James J. Hackett
Don Caesar
Mr. Hackett
New York
Don Caesars
Atlantan
Don Caesar de Bazan
James K Heckett
Dorney
Wallack
Atlanta
Boston
Philadelphia
South
Washington
Richmond
Norfolk
Jake Wells
Grand Opera House
Hoyt
Chinatown
Wall Pe
Otis Harlan
Hot Stuff
Marble Hart
Welland Strong
Max Hoffmann
Regina Coll
Attila Trio
Miss Marble
Little Chip
Council chamber ready for occupancy and carpeting bid set
Buildings and Grounds committee meets at noon to receive bids for new council chamber carpeting. Chamber nearly completed and ready for occupancy with next session to use it. A big Sunday School rally at Mount Gilead campground tomorrow with speakers including S. Brittain E F Childress Colonel Charles Smith and Charles Dowman. Dinner planned at noon. Greeks in Atlanta have not replied to a cablegram seeking volunteers for Macedonia crisis per Canares.
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Council
Mount Gilead
J P. Robbins
Sumiay
S. Brittain
County Public
E. F
Lynching and Gunplay Reported Near Proverscal and Local News
An unknown Black man accused of murdering a deputy sheriff near Victoria La was captured by a mob near Proverscal La and shot dead after an attempted arrest. The Atlanta area reports note a Shriners delegation planning a Macon visit and other local civic items including bank actions and obituaries.
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J. B. Thomas
Victoria
Proverscal
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