Roosevelt electors sweep Kansas in May primary
Roosevelt electors carried Kansas in the May primary, defeating Congressman J P Campbell for the party nomination. Anthony and Stewart led among progressives with returns showing a close race for governor on both the Republican and Democratic sides. Arthur Capper won the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Topeka, while Missouri and Oklahoma results hinted at shifting party loyalties in the day’s primaries.
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St Ll.ui
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Quick
Murphys
Owen
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Snitt
Dempariau
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Lawton
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Edmond
Mayor Is Asked To Resign Office In Spartanburg
After a theater disturbance last Saturday night in Spartanburg the city council removed the chief of police first captain and first lieutenant. Petitions circulated by residents call for Waser OL Johnson to plan his office while Mayor Cole dL. Bleased left the city. The mayor announced he would be out Saturday night and instructed police not to make arrests at the meeting. Police orders to suppress disorder faced limited action and drew criticism from the acting mayor pro tem.
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Water John Surrace
Charleston
Cole dL
Newlaimud
Frank Weldon
Atlanta
J. L Pasley
Birmingham
Merchants’ Convention
South
Georgia
J TY Howard
Cincinnati
Thes
Slaton Speech Opens Evening at Exposition
Fifth Regiment Night drew the largest attendance yet at the exposition with 7000 plus out of town merchants attending the Southern Merchants convention. Senator John M Slaton to speak on The Farm and the Factory at Taft Hall at 8 pm amid special police, band concerts, and planned entertainments.
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Fatally Stabbed Over Drink Refusal in Macon
Macon 64 Ant B Special reports E B Holmes, 52, machinist at Georgia Southern and Florida railroad shops, fatally stabbed on Waterville road by Ed Odum, a carpenter, after Holmes refused to share whisky. Holmes suffered two deep wounds near chest and abdomen and was taken to hospital. Odum in police custody, no bond set as outcome unknown. Odum, nicknamed Buddy, resides on White street, South Macon.
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E B. Holmes
Waterville Road
Ed Odunn
Sye
Holmes
Odum
Georgia Southern and
Florida Railroad
Hig Homats
Melton Street
Buddy
White Street
South
Massee on Deck to Face Extradition Hearing
Spartanburg SC awaits a Tennessee case as Macon capitalist Massee travels with three lawyers to challenge extradition for a suit tied to threats. Tennessee prosecutors seek his return to answer charges tied to urging witnesses to drop cases against state officials and Georgia attorneys.
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Roland Ellis
W D McNell
National Eagle Magazine Planned by Grand Lodge
The Grand Frater of the Eagles decided at its session tonight to establish a national magazine published in the interest of the organization. The August meeting in Cleveland outlined the project as a key development for the Eagles.
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Taxes Cut by Grand Jury Affects Mitchell County Returns
A remark from Comptroller General W A Wright explains a 678,010 drop in Mitchell county tax returns, attributed to a grand jury instructed to cut down assessments. The report notes 101 counties show mixed gains and losses, with Mitchell among the largest losers, while others post notable increases. A separate note mentions a New Orleans theft case where a diamond was returned after weeks missing.
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Clarke
Cobb
DeKalb
Dooly
Effingham
Glynn
Gordon
Grady
Henry
Laureng
Rabin
Richmond
Screven
Toombs
Towns
Walker
Ware
Whitfield
New Orleans
Espy Smith
Vehicles claim three victims in city accidents
Tuesday saw multiple vehicle related injuries with three people hurt though none fatally. Perry Keates 25 was struck by a touring car driven by Mrs E G Thrash at Walton and Peachtree, Marion Elliotte 16 hit by a peddler’s cart operated by Vat Williams at West Peachtree and Atlanta, and Mrs Sam L Coggin 45 run down by a motorcycle driven by Harry S Francis at Broad and Marietta. Mrs Coggin suffered a back injury and bruises and was taken home. Francis faces reckless driving charges.
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Marion Elliotte
Perry Keates
Tuesaday
Walton and
Peachtree Streets
E G Thrash
Beddler
Vat Williams
H L Francia
Broad and
Marietta Streets
Coggins
Broad Street
Marietta
Sam L. Coggin
Harry S Francis
Francis
Alexander and
Spring Street
West Harris Street
Lionel Kann
Gordon
Ancce
5000 MAIN Exchange Numbers For City Departments
The constitution’s exchange number 5000 connects with all city departments during the day. After 7:00 PM and before 8:30 AM, and on Sundays, call these lines for the departments: Managing or City Editor Main 5002, Reportorial Department Main 5004, Telegraph or State News Editor Main 5000, Advertising Department Main 5004, Circulation and Classified Advertising Department Main 5005, Main 5001.
Arrestee Colonel Cornwell Ends Life on Train
Colonel Gibbons Gray Cornwell a West Chester lawyer and Pennsylvania National Guard officer killed himself on a New York to Philadelphia train while facing bonds misappropriation charges. He feigned sleep beside a constable, drew a revolver, and died instantly. Bonds missing from a trust estate reportedly exceed 100000, with no detailed public disclosure yet.
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Gibbons Gray Cornwell
Pennsylvania National Guard
West Cheater
New York
West Philadelphia
Cornwell
R T Cornwell
Fom
Roosevelt labeled by critics over Negro question at progressive convention
At Chicago August 6 Colonel Roosevelt praised reception at the national progressive convention and anticipated nomination as president next day while arguing for improved southern conditions. He defended his stance on negro delegates, urging future conventions to admit capable Black delegates, and dismissed dissent over his remarks.
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Georgia Weather Forecast With Cloudy Outlook
A local weather report predicts cloudy conditions for Wednesday in Georgia with possible showers along the coast on Thursday. The forecast notes temperature ranges, normal benchmarks, and a few unclear measurements, reflecting typical midweek coastal weather expectations.
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Georgia
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