Many Negroes to Take Census in the South
Washington reports a Roosevelt plan to employ hundreds of Negro census takers in the South. Democrats oppose the move, fearing civil service tests will still limit appointments while personal patronage rises. Debate centers on whether the plan respects civil service rules and political balance.
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Roosevelt
South
Sy Joms Corrigan
Washington
Hig
Comprisemento Aif
Bii
Congress
Nhs Bil
Coumng
North
Hoe
North9
Mesamgo
Aks
Gilet
Massachusetts
Raferanes Mir
Parsons
New York
Timmer Gebace
Hay
Virginia
Civil Service Commission
Cyclone Hits Richland County Killing Three
A cyclone near Richland, Columbus, and Stewart County left three Black people dead and several injured or missing. More than a dozen houses, mostly tents, were demolished, livestock perished, and communications were destroyed. The cyclone tore a half mile wide path uprooting and sweeping away structures. Nearby on Colonel HL Woodrut’s farm, thirty five hogs were killed.
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Columbus
Richland
Stewart County
HL Woodrut
Prohibits Near Beer in Selma Court Case
Selma February 6. In a crowded Selma city court the F V Eider near beer case drew sharp testimony and argument. Judge Mabry fined the defendant eighty six dollars and the defense said an appeal would be taken to the supreme court. The proceedings featured chemistry testimony on near beer content. Calhoun Jury Delays Bribery Trial in San Francisco February 8. The Patrick Calhoun bribery case stretched into another fruitless session as prosecutors sought a new temporary foreman. the trial was adjourned to a later date.
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Selma
Elma
Dr B & Ross
Alabama Polytechnical Institute
Calhoun
San Francisco
Terencon
Patrick Calhoun
Aneised
Sncibar
Death inquest ties Kilgo killing to three men
A county inquest at Greenberg, Bond & Bloomfield linked Jasper Collins, Will Cook, and Webb Cox to the death of J E Kilgo, found killed by a blow to the head after a night at saloons and a Peters Street room. Investigators reported Kilgo carried about $220 and left a trail of blood and wounds suggesting a violent confrontation.
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J EL Kilgo
Jasper Colline
Wil Cool
Webb Cox
Greenberg, Bond & Bloomfield
J E Kitwo
Red Osk
College Park
Humphries Street
Richald
Jasper Collins
Clayton County
Kigo
Peacock
East Point
Will Cook
Walker Street
Sevenue
Ayetis County
Collins
Cox
Hilgo
Kilgo
Cooks Saloon
Peters Street
John Bullington
Colege Park
Teanya
Kilea
Buffington
Fayetteville
Saya
Hile Farm
Ricks Om Head
Rei
Walter Farmer
Cargpbell County
Wiley
Oscar’ Ia Waller ’S
Roy
Ae Sox
Gaza Ea Geci
Misacatan May
Hattie May Kuga
Fayetts County
Bryan Injured In Auto Smash Near Tampa
The Prince of Peace era reports William Jennings Bryan was riding near Tarpon Springs when a machine exploded on a bridge, injuring him and throwing him into trestle timbers. He is in Tampa Bay hotel recovering and may cancel upcoming engagements in St Louis and Springfields due to pain and injuries.
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Tabya
Pla
Sutherland
Prince of Pea
William Jennings Bryan
Tarpon Springs
Bryan
Tampa
Bryan Ie
T . Louis
Gincoln
Tampa Bay
Cry for troops to defend coast in West
Washington reports sixteen new militia companies requested for coast defense and Gov. Gillett to organize them immediately as Roosevelt works to curb anti Japanese laws. Adjutant General Lauck reportedly declined to assign state militia. Governor Gillett, in San Francisco, says his trip aims at coast defense, not anti Japanese legislation.
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Washington
Gov. Gillett
Roosevelt
Sacramento
Organett
War Department
Westhington
Lauck
Gilett
Gillet
San Francisco
Oregon
Aiadengarg
Batley
Congress
Mclude Hindour Jepanese
Serseren
Pacific Coast
Senate
Lwonse
Denver Cole
United States
America
Takeo Sagora
Japanese Association of 4-oTorade
Colorado
Denver
Armstrong
Zomes
California
Nevada
Senatora Bitar
Nizon
Censtora
Rucker Postmaster Job Sparks Georgian Rivalries
Georgia rivals clash over postmaster appointments as Clark Grier seeks the post at Atlanta amid mentions of Sheehan Akerman and Corrigha. The fight touches Dublin Cuthbert Blakely and other towns with terms and salaries noted, including a $3645 yearly post in question and lingering questions about the Browneville affair.
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Sy John Corrigha, Jr
Wanilogton
Henry A Rucker
Atlinta
Coci
Itus
J. Sheehan
Agiania Postomice
Acacta
Clark
Aleannder Akerman
Opy
Georgii
Weter Grier
Akerman
Walter Akerman
Cattensvil Ie
Grier
Rucker
Dublin
Harry
Qwarda
Macon
Browneville
Nevar
Blakely
Benator Clay
Wreck on Tram Road Near Radley Manufacturing
A collision on Tram Road damaged an engine and carriages of the Radley Manufacturing Company tram line. The wreck and ensuing fire occurred yesterday evening about eight miles from the city, with an estimated 3509 fully covered by insurance.
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Radley Manufacturing Company
cMy Lass
War Departments plan to raise sixteen militia artillery companies
Assistant Secretary of War Robert Shaw Olver said the War Department's request to organize sixteen militia artillery companies is part of a broader national coast defense plan. California is among a few states lacking full militia strength. The aim is to pair militia units with regulars at artillery ports for summer training, a policy pursued in the eastern U.S. to give militias practical experience.
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Washington
Robert Shaw Olver
Aesistant
Gald
War Departments
Gillett
National Coast Defense
California
War Department
Miltia
United States
Mason Chairman of Police Board Race in Fifth Ward
The city police board chairmanship faces a contest among Steve Glass and Geo. John in the Fifth Ward as the board plans to reorganize on the first Tuesday in March. Other ward races and board changes are noted, with Carlos Manon expected to be elected chairman and WD Mill Jr named a member. The Sixth Ward and Seventh Ward seat adjustments are also mentioned as the board prepares for the next year.
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Steve Glass
Geo. Johnsoon—Board
Carlos Manon
WD Mill Jr
Deana
Atthc
George F Jehneon
Lana Steve Glase
Patilla
Canoas
Iidle
Magén
Police Board
Mazon
A H van Dyke
Howard Pattilly
John W. Mefachern
D Rulx, Jr
Mr Woodalde
Mason favored for police board chair amid ward races
The city selects police board members March first with Mason preferred for chair. Howard Pattillo denies seeking the post while supporters push John Woodside and other candidates to fill two open seats in the fifth and sixth wards.
Rev Dr Weston Dies Amid Turbulent Times
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Reverend Doctor Weston, long-time leader connected with Cro zer Cheolowice and Lroger seminary. Reports place his death in Upland near his home, stating he was in his nineties and had served as president of Lroger University.
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Weston
Rabrudry
Hears Grisgh Weelon
Crozer Cheolowice
Vomnary
Upland
Hers
Ma Wan
Ags
Lroger
Southern Bond Issue Aims to Retire $16 Million Notes
Newark February 5. Special report notes Southern Railway plans a bond issue to retire $16,000,000 of notes maturing April 1. Proceeds would secure by stock of terminal companies and existing assets. Analysts expect extension or refinancing, with bonds backed by extensive terminal stock, Georgia Southern and Florida first consolidated, and other rail assets valued to support new capital for development and improvements.
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Newark
Southern Railway
Wal
Ioan
Mapagentent Ma
General and Development
Georgia Southern
Florida First
Hickmond vWashington Company
Carolina Division
Southern Railwa
Memphis
Coure
Janm
Augusta
Birmingham
Chacles
Chettenooga
Nurlokt
New Orleana
St Louis
Atocka
Ateidonal
Birmingham man sent to Banner mines for prohibition violation
Fred Wehage, a prominent Birmingham figure, was taken to Banner mines on a February afternoon to begin a one year sentence for violating prohibition law. He is among the first well known white residents in the state to start actual digging as punishment under the statute. A vigorous campaign against violators has begun this week by law enforcement officials.
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Birm Agham Ata
Fred Wehage
Birmingham
Banner Mines
Wehage
Deutschland Grounds Ferry Incident Report
A German ferry named Deutschland ran aground near a Mediterranean port after leaving a city. The vessel floated free shortly after 14 o clock and proceeded outbound toward its next leg, with details partially unclear from the damaged text.
Sixteen Cases and One Barrel Arrests Highlighted in Atlanta
Lightning Express has been captured after a lengthy run. four suspects including Ozburn and WG Breadley face charges linked to an ordinance violation at South Forsyth Street. Detectives Brannan and Shadley identified items in possession and whisk were seized. Prominent citizens are implicated. several hearings and bond actions were scheduled as investigations continue.
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Atlanta
Ozburn
WG Breadley
Mwewal Sale
Caverelles
Sode
Southern Exprems Company
At &2
South Forsyth Street
Hela
Stratry
Charley Brannan
Ifase
Shadley
Orac Gonds
Els
Stradley
Gebury
Sterdas Attern
Weather Prophecy Foretells Rain Likely Across Regions
Fragmented forecast notes potential rainfall with cloudy skies and variable winds. Mentions temperatures around 36 to 44 degrees with a low near 6 and references dates and regional terms that appear garbled.
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Alabama
LE Kilco
J. E. Kilgo
Cook
Oat Point
Yee
Beard
IE Kilgo
Mr. Bryan
Ex- Bryan
Georgia
Negro
Clark Grier
Cornelius Sheehan
Walter
Ballenany
Mason
W. D. Ellis
Dr. Will
John Woodside
Carles Ho Mason
Cetiino
Polce
Howard Pattillo
Callas Mason
Mir Mason
Werther
CARLOS W_ MASON
Hell Head Police Board
Southern
The _Deutschland Grounds
Seationn
Biattone Ana
Tempature
Ighra
Rizh
Allanta Clear
Abilene
Augista
Elem
Boston
Haltimore Patedy
Buffslo
Charlestan Cent
Sherlotte Ctoudy
Chattanooga
Shivage
Lurp
Dodge Lear Lea
Galteston
Dagkwong
Key West
Lee Angers
Clouds
Maripits Pwr
Moptie Clear
New Orleans Montgomers
Narfanl
Omaha
Palestine
Portland We, Dear
Balelgn
Rapid
Savannah
San Francis
Taroma Cain
Rickshuns Dle
Wilmington
Art T
Iatafail
Seclinn
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