Tragic double shooting at Asheville boarding school
In Asheville, Dr Swinney fatally shot his daughter Nellie at the Normal and Collegiate Institute after an April Fool prank escalation. He then killed himself with the revolver, leaving a scene of shattered furniture and a panicked school, as Miss Nellie Swinney lay fatally wounded and pupils fled.
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Alabama Sunday School Convention Opens April 28
Governor Comer and Rev Dr Phillips headline the Alabama State Baptist Sunday School convention in Birmingham opening April 28. Superintendent J H Greene and Leavell of Oxford Miss are among speakers with a two class service program arranged by state Secretary Joseph Carine. Other speakers include G G Milew and MoM Sweatt, with Armatead Grown a former president also listed.
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Atlanta Cotton Mill site bought on Marietta Street
Ann J. Candler and D. B. Careen purchased the Atlanta Cotton Mill property on Marietta Street from the Georgian Manufacturing and Realty Company for 4180 000. The site fronts 208 feet on Marietta Street and runs 278 feet to the Western and Atlantic railroad, with plans for future use under discussion. The deal follows the Orpheum theater purchase earlier this year, and the Georgia Manufacturing and Realty Company is led by prominent Atlantans L. T. Hopkins, J. T. Sage, W. G. Humphrey, Rody Robinson, E. R. Wack, and C. F. Harmon.
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Layman's Conference in Valdosta District Opens
The Valdosta district Layman's Conference met in Valdosta this week at First Methodist under Rev J A Harmon and Rev M A Morgan with Prof E A Pounds of Waycross delivering a strong Layman's Movement address. Delegates include Coronel W Ott Gobbles Gavannan J F Rette Ashburn W A Covington Moultrie R F Burden Macon AL Vickers Tifton J S Shingter Ashburn Coronel Lea Branch Quitman and others. Discussions cover Layman's Movement organised laymen and field service among other topics.
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Cartersville W C T A Torn by Smith Brown Contest
New York April 1. State Senator Patrick Ho McCarren leader of Kings county democracy was unseated as a delegate at the New York party state convention after a two day dispute over credentials. He and supporters walked out as the hall filled with disorder and police stood guard amid threats and heated exchanges with Tammany delegates.
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McCord Opposes Aldrich Currency Bill In Hearing
Atlanta bank executive Joseph McCord vice president of Third National Bank testifies against the Aldrich currency bill during a Home Banking and Currency Committee hearing. He says fear of a panic is unlikely without such legislation and urges a broader study by a currency commission. He notes worsening Georgia industrials improving but no emergency, and mentions Southern textile and cotton prices amid overproduction and underconsumption concerns.
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Mrs Sam Jones Resigns Over Smith Endorsement
Cartereville Ga April 18 special a meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union adjourned after Mrs Sam P Jones, president, resigned when a resolution endorsing Governor Hoke Smith was adopted despite opposition. Mary Harris Armour spoke in support of Smith, arguing Brown's candidacy threatens prohibition. The group postponed plans due to rain, and candidates will be personally approached on the issue.
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Four Battleships Votes Split Navy Plan Debated
Washington April 15 The House backed a two ship navy expansion by 190 to 83, rejecting the president's four ship proposal. Debate centered on increasing battleships to four or two, with Hobson arguing for four to keep pace with rival navies. Tawney and Foss led opposition. Burton urged restraint citing Monroe Doctrine and power limits. The bill also approved two fast collier ships and authorized yard crushes for one battleship and one collier.
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Bryan Returns Hearty Thanks To Roosevelt
William Jennings Bryan was greeted with enthusiasm in Grand Rapids as crowds along the streets and large audiences at Campau Square and Powers' Opera House welcomed his addresses. He criticized Roosevelt for high finance but praised reform, contrasted Taft with trust regulation, and mocked Hughes on corporate fines.
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Weather Report for Georgia Opening of Month
Georgia clears Thursday and Friday with light to fresh south winds. Forecasted mean temperature rises. normal temperature noted. Rainfall data and month-to-date figures appear incomplete but indicate small totals.
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