Minister's murder shocks Woodbury town
In Woodbury an elderly pastor named Tomson was found dead with a bullet to the head, triggering rumors of a forced engagement to widow Fannie Kenworthy. Investigators and townsfolk weigh motives as sensational gossip swirls around the minister and his reported attentions to Mrs Kenworthy and a widow, Elizabeth Johnson.
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Woodbury
Tomson
Pullle
Tonos
Fannie Kenworthy
Nin Church Moet
Clereeman
Elizabeth Johnson
Tomaon
Samuel Sneed
Kenworthy
Breed Dincumaed
Me Tomson
Gueata
de Tomeons
Mra Kenworthy
Efereviman
Baby's locket tied to cocaine profits in court display
In a sensational trial at Comet court, a baby's locket given by a mother in exchange for cocaine surfaced among exhibits. Prosecutors described wedding rings and other valuables linked to the drug chain run by Jim Hing and Sam Kee. Hing faced fines, Kee an $80 penalty for operating an opium resort.
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Comet
Chicago
A& Babys
Biven
Emaine
Jim Hing
Neat
Alwindry
Jie Wella
Sam Kee
Chief Told In Dream Prisoners Escaping In Bristol Jail
Chattanooga report says Bristol police chief D Keller woke at 8am after a vivid dream of five prisoners escaping from the city jail. He believed the dream matched real events, hearing noises at the jail and alerting officers who prevented the breakout.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Bristol
Agi Culef
D. Keller
Bonner Bouts Stewart In Five Rounds Stop Return War
In New York a six round fight saw Jack Bonner of Summit Hill Pa contend with Wim Stewart. The referee stopped the bout in the fifth round to prevent a knockout. Bonner showed grit despite body and facial punishment and was tagged repeatedly.
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New York
Wim” Stewart
Jack Bonner
Middievelent
Summit Hil
Stewart
Bonner
Bonnet Ala
Abbates of Immigation Policy Spar in Georgia
Governor Smith not to evade responsibility for immigration pass orders say Farmers Union leader Duckworth. McLendon, head of the railroad commission, replies that orders were issued without Governor Smith’s knowledge or approval. Duckworth counters that the governor would fire any commission member who disagreed with him and holds him responsible for the policy.
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McLennon
Railroad Commission
Duckworth
Farmers’ Union
Plate
Acheme
T. Unatman Melendon
Smith
Chateman Melendon
Chatrman MeLendow
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta
Ry F. Duckworth
Georgia
John A. Betjeman
Georgia Immigration Association
Crawford Jackson
Digkineon
Georgia Southern
Florida
Glessner
Southern
MS Richarda
Atlantic Coast Line
Sam Dunlap
Mgr
Betjeman le
Thi Commission
Duckworth Coud
G. McLendon
Keniy
FB. G McLendon
Pathoag Commission
HR. F Puckworth
McLendons
Stat Administration
Spenaltie
Europe
Grormia Cileq
RF Puck Worth
Union City
Forsyth Street grade change eyed to boost business
John W Grant and Edwin P Ansley petitioned the street committee to raise the Forsyth Street grade between Peachtree and Luckie to accelerate development. They argued the move would raise property values and aid a new building at Forsyth and James, with the plan likely to pass next week if property owners consent to waivers.
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Forsyth Street
Counci
John W. Grant
Edwin P. Ansley
Weneca Council
Forsyth
Peachtree
Jackie Streets
Grant
Aeitinen
Mr. Grant
Lickie
Ansley
James Atreets
James
Luckie
James Street
Lockie
waPfares
Tha City
Piedmont
Terminal
Hunter Street
Whitehall
Pryor
Alabama
Forsyth Atreet
Piedmont Hotel
North Forayth Streat
Walton
Ina
Schoolhouses Condemned in City Committee Report
A city school committee inspection finds inflamma ble frame buildings overcrowded basements and inadequate heating. It urges demolition of aging structures and replacement with fireproof safety upgrades while noting underfunding and crowded grades. The report will be presented to General Council Monday afternoon.
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Mportant
General Council
General Connell
Council
Achvols Hi
Ayetem Thit
Gantlemen
William M. Blaxton
Evert
Crew Street Schont
Fair Street
Walker Attect
Ivy Street
Marietta Street
Twy Street
Aatem
Sey Meat Fair Treat
Edgewood Avenue
Wilams Street
Grant Park McBool
Formwall Street
Board of Education
T Bore’ High School
Ross’ High School
Thi Enlon
Technological
Doublefauceted political water barrel stirs local buzz
In Atlanta a fifth ward store displays an ice water barrel with two labeled faucets Joe and Hoke, inviting voters to drink from the faucet that matches their candidate. Steve Glass says the prop is fun not a stance, while noting the novelty and tempers flaring among patrons debating Joe Brown and Hoke Smith loyalties.
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Steve Glass
Fifth Ward
Marietta Street
Ateve
Joe
Hoke Smith
Joe Brown
Hake Smith
Jon Brown
Bleve
Steve
Georgia
Wagers Piling Up Over Fulton County Governor Race
The Constitution notes bets totaling thousands await takers as 1930s Fulton County backers of Governor Smith and Governor Brown eye the June primary. Prominent supporters, including Colonel Jack Smith, seek wagers from $28 upward, with bets climbing to 3 000 on Fulton if encouraged after a recent meeting. The Constitution acts only as stake holder.
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Joseph M. Brown
Brown
Fulton County
Smith
Tn Ad
Jack Smith
Fulton
Ofice
Warner
Three Judges for Injunction in Estate Law Debate
Waahineten April 17. Injunction against enforcing estate law requires a three federal judge majority to issue, if a bill becomes law. Senate debated funding for reclamation of awemp lands, but progress was slow. Overman reported the bill, Burkett’s substitute was rejected, Heyburn opposed, Knox supported DIA. Senate adjourned at 3 41. Primary in Wilkinson Irwinson GA April 7. Election results show Carswell 108, Hughes 196, Leg 148 for ordinary, Butler unopposed for clerk, Burney 298 for sherff, Byington unopposed for treasurer, Lindagy unopposed for tax collector, Pennington and Hall 307 for tax receiver, Honeyout 79, McConell 60.
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Waahineten
Senate
Senate Discum
Tix
Judiciary Committee
Overman
Burkett
Heyburn
Knox
DIA
Senata
Wilkinson
Irwinson
W'l Carswell
H. D. Hughes
W. W. Leg
J. E. Butler
J. B
Pitineon
J. Y H. Pennington
W. T. Hall
W.honeyout
J. I. McConell
Red Letter Day for Methodism in Georgia
Easter Monday promises a red letter day in Georgia Methodism as Wesley Memorial Enterprises at Werley Memorial Church launches with leading Methodists from across the state. Delegates will attend a reception, buffet supper by the Phi Theta class ladies, and a public evening meeting with speakers including Bishops Candler and Holt.
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Wesley Memorial Enterprises
Werley Memorial Methodial
Atlanta
Ax ‘Nariation
Chattanoogs
Wesley Church
Candler
Annals of Georgia Methodium
Committee of Arrangements
MM. MM. Davies
W. J. Fest
St. Elmo Massengale
Walker White
Walter McElreath
W. P. Burns
W. M. Nixon
Tenth Body Recovered in Chettawa Fire Ruins
April 17 Chettawa, Mass reports the tenth body recovered from the Sunday fire ruins. Like many, it is burned beyond recognition. Police fear many more remain missing in the large disaster as rescue efforts continue.
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Oaton
Mass
Chettawa
Ceveral
Governor Smith Addresses Fulton County Voters
About three thousand people gathered at the Grand last evening to hear Governor Smith discuss the campaign issues including Prohibition, disfranchisement, railroad rates, and railroad commission work. He attacked his opponent Joseph M Brown, joked about him, and recalled past votes on prohibition while noting crowd impatience as doors opened at 7:16 and eventually admitted guests through a side entrance.
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Governor Smith
Fulton County
James
Smith
Railroad Commission
Piedmont
Joseph M Brown
Joe
Brown
Eri
Aalde
Local Weather Summary for Geerata
Weather notes show warmer conditions Saturday with Sunday generally fair. Light to east winds expected. temperatures range with highs and lows not fully legible. Missing data include rainfall, normal and mean temperatures, and monthly deficits from multiple stations.
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Preacher
Tomann
Anses
Baby
Mother
Betatel
Yarmers
Calon
FE. P. Ansley Pres
Street Committee
General Connect
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Campales
Cincinnati
Corpus Chriati
Detroit
Dodge
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Huron
Jacksonville
Memphis
Bobtie
Montgomery
Norfolk
Ralsigh
Rapid City
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Ravenomh
San Francisco
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Vicksburg
Wilmington
Clay
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