Daring Liquor Bandits Rob Atlanta Garage
A western style heist at a garage on Houston Street ends with two masked men transferring 27 gallons of contraband whisky from a stored car to their own vehicle. Night watchman Braswell, held at gunpoint, says the robbers knew the car contained liquor. Police note potential legal questions about theft of contraband and plan further inquiries as the bandits escape.
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Athinta
W.va
Beaswell
Trammon
Houston Street
Ogs
Wen
Smith
Robert J. Waggoner
J. Walter McWilliams
A. R B. Noles
Brasswell
Aeap
Braswell
Ity
Specials to the Constitution at State Baptist Convention
The State Baptist Convention opened at 10 o clock with Rev. David Emanuel Butler of Modlady delivering a dignified address. Delegates reported good attendance and solemn sessions honoring the late Rev. W L Mansfield of Mentotte. A notable double wedding occurred last night in Columbus featuring Captain J T Glenn of Atlanta with Miss Helen Garrard, and Mr James W Harris of Mississippi with Miss Gertrude Garrard, officiated by Rev J B Noll of the Presbyterian church. The Atlanta delegation drew attention, and the bridal party planned to return to Atlanta tomorrow.
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Ome
State Baptist Convention
David Emanuel Butler
Modlady
W.L. Mansfield
Mentotte
Rome
CoLoMaUs
Thia City
J. T. Glenn
Atlanta
Helen Garrard
James W. Harris
Mississippi
Gertrude Garrard
W. W. Garrard
J. B. Noll
Presbyterian Carch
Atlants
Torrow
Prohibitionists Mention Pinchot for Presidency
Washington dispatch notes Governor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania linked to a GOP presidential bid by Anti-Saloon League backers. The piece highlights Pinchot’s tough enforcement of a strict state law and Pennsylvania’s shift from a prior dry state to one matching federal rigidity.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Anti- Saloon League
Pinechet
New Jersey
New York
Colum
Stone Mountain Memorial Dinner Tonight At Capital City Club
A dinner at 7:30 tonight at the Capital City club will outline the Stone Mountain Memorial to Confederate heroes on the granite sides. More than 300 national teaching men will attend as guests of the Stone Mountain Memorial association with Colonel C O Stervill to read President Harding's letter.
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Hans
Stone Mountain
Capital City
Stone Mountain Memorial Association
Collins N. Randolph
Ashby Jones
Robert BD. Lee
Warren G. Harding
C. O. Stervill
Harding
C. 4. Orbison
Indianapolis
Ind
Lester Barlow
Cleveland
Ubia
Herbert Myrick
Springfield
Mass
Thomas W. Hardwick
Georgia
Clifford Walker
W. McDonald Lee
Richmond
Cc. V
E. Tee Trinkle
Virginia
Alex 8S. Salles
Officials locate 2 million stolen in mail robbery
Nine men arrested as deputies recover over 2 million dollars in securities from a Richmond Heights bungalow. Gang leader candidate William Colbeck among suspects. firearms, dynamite, and a whisky barrel found during search. Check on 96,000 of stolen funds confirmed recovered.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Post Office
St. Louts Cowty
Richmond Heights
William S. Deering
Ganster
Theodore Weisman
Johnson City
Wiliam D. Williamson
Clayton
William P. Colbeck
Doering
Wiliamson
Lonrt
Opera Vanguard to Arrive Sunday for Atlanta Spring Festival
Metropolitan Opera stars head to Atlanta for the opening Romeo et Juliette in the city’s spring music festival. Accompanying singers are Billy Guard, with conductors and principals arriving Monday. Ticket demand shows "William Tell" and "Quoi" leading seat sales, while "La Boheme" and "Romeo et Juliette" near fourth. "Aida" and "L Africaine" gaining momentum amid broad interest.
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Beniamina Gig
Lucrezia Dori
Romeo
Atlanta
Metropolitan Opera Company
Calle Piano Company
Aida
DS Africaine
Brands Her Self as Illegitimate to Obtain Estate
Chicago April 18 Mrs Ena Welch a former actress and beauty sues for 400000 left by late Alderman Charles Swigart claiming he was her father. She says her mother Sarah Davis told her so and that Swigart later married her mother. The trust holds the money for Swigart’s sister Emma whose guardians blocked control due to infirmity.
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Chicago
Ena Welch
Charles F. Swigart
Sarah Davis
Airs
Welch
Swigart
Dead baby found in parcel opened at postoffice
A newborn baby died in a parcel mailed from Vicksburg Miss. and opened at a Danean Ohio post office. Mins Fithel Martyn, the recipient, has never been identified. An undertaker took charge as authorities investigate the case.
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Danean, Ohla
Mins Fithel Martyn
Vicksburg, Miss
Luckie Street Widening Plan Indorsed At Mass Meeting
A large turnout at the Baptist Tabernacle unanimously backed widening Luckie street from Bartow to Simpson to 60 feet and from Simpson to Hunnicutt to match. A 10 foot sidewalk on both sides was planned. Only one opposed. Officials urged quick action to prevent traffic diversion and boost property values. project touted as key to linking to Tremphill Avenue and the river, with Arnold predicting Luckie could rival Peachtree in importance.
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Luckie Street
Bottle Neck
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Fulton County
Bartow
Simpson
Hunniecott
Hunnicutt Street
North Avenue
John W. Ham
Waich
Luckie Street Improvement Club
Tarry York
Walter A. Sims
Tork
Bis
Luckie
Tremphill Avenue
Chattahoochee River
Atlanta
Marietta
Roswell
William E. Arnold
Peachtree Street
Arnaud
Trade Conspiracy Charged Against Sugar Exchange
Officials expect criminal prosecution of the New York sugar speculation ring after civil suits were filed against the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange and Clearing Association. The tariff commission found the tariff not to blame for the sugar price rise but noted a two cent per pound Cuban raw sugar levy was included in wholesale and retail costs. The Justice Department aims to pursue those responsible for the “orgy of speculation.”
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Washington
New York
Department of Justice
Department
Daugherty
Asheville
N. Y
New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange
New York Coffee and Sugar Clearing Association
United State Tariff Commission
Government expedition charts liquor fleet off New York
A New York government mission sailed to learn of offshore liquor smuggling, returning with charts of vessels near the Jersey shore. Despite not seeing alcohol ashore, Pal mer Canfield, federal prohibition director, found evidence of a fleet restricted to seas beyond three miles.
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New York Prohibition
New York
Associates Press
Isles of Run
Jerney
Ambrose Channel
Associated Press
Palmer Canfield
Federal
Prohibition
Manhattan
Canfield
Carnegie Annuity Held as Reason For Taft's Removal
Washington April 19 Removal of Chief Justice Taft due to the $10,000 annuity from Andrew Carnegie’s estate is urged by Marvin Gates Sperry head of the Private Soldiers and Sailors legion in a letter to President Hard. Sperry argues the annuity ends Taft’s usefulness and brings disgrace to the honorable body by accepting it.
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Washington
Taft
Andrew Carnegie
Marvin Gates Sperry
Soldiers’ and Sailors' Legion
Harding
Tere
Steel Trust
Sperry
Dominion tensions in empire policy stir imperial conference
London April 19 The United States participates in a jolt to the British empire following the Canada fisheries treaty. Dominion feeling grows for greater independence and wider empire participation in policy. The Times notes seeds of dissension lie in how it is carried out, not in purpose, with dominions seeking separate treaty powers under Versailles era shifts.
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Ralph H. Turner
London
United States
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
the Times
Versailles
Hats On In Elevators Rule Proposed By Atlanta Builders
The Bulletin of the Atlanta Association of Building Owners and Managers reports a proposal to keep hats on in elevators. The rule aims to save space, citing a questionnaire from occupants and noting older fashion origins.
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Atlanta Association of Building” Owners and Managers
League Hope Drives 1924 Campaign Push
Washington April 19 The drive to make the league of nations a major issue in the 1924 campaign gains momentum as American business men return from Europe praising its impact on Austria. Pro league Democrats cite Austria's recovery as proof and aim to mobilize Republican doubts. The report notes Lord Cecil’s planned Paris talks with Harding and outlines how the league’s work may sway voters and party lines.
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Raymond Clapper
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
League of National
Europe
Austria
Tolvency
Lord Robert Cecil
Harding
Paris
League
Firepe
United States
Germany
America
Serpel
London
League of Nations
Satesmey
Car Is Yours Says Koury To Judge In Speeding Case
In Alexandreia Louisiana April 19 a traffic court twist unfolds as MI Koury tries alibi
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Koury
Alexandeia
MI. Koury
al. Huniley
Opening 1923 Atlanta game draws record Southern League crowd
Ralph T. Jones notes Atlanta police and crowds at the opening of the 1923 season against Chattanooga. A record attendance, surpassing 12,000, filled Ponce de Leon Park, with fans packed along stands and outfield. Continued on Page 18.
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Atlanta
John D. Martin
Vence Desical
Jack Corbett
Ralph T. Jones
Babe Roth
Ins
Yankees
Ponce de Leon
Atlanta Southern Dental College
Eera
Georgia Forecast Highlights Warm Southeastern Trail Through Weekend
The forecast for Georgia calls for fair weather on Friday with warmer readings in the southeast. Saturday brings showers and thunderstorms, with varying rainfall and temperature details.
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Washington
Georgia
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