Army Reserve Urged By Wood
Washington January 7 Major General Leonard Wood urged establishing a national reserve by enlisting former regular army marine corps and militia in pay while in reserve. He endorsed Representative Tilsons bill arguing for a large reserve with pay and officer reserves to support future wars.
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Washington
United States
Regular Army
Marine Corps of Militia
Leonard Wood
Army
Wood
Ho Taa No
Great Britain
Japan
Italy
Austria
Jane
Germany
Russia
Reorganization Begins for Cosmopolitan Life Insurance
The first formal court action in Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Company’s reorganization occurred yesterday as Judge George L. Bell scheduled a January 18 hearing to show cause why assets should not be liquidated. Felder, representing the insurance department, had already ordered liquidation, but stockholders approved and plan to form a new Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Company with capital of 100000, transferring affairs from the old firm.
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Cosmopolita Life Insurance Company
George L. Bell
Superior Court
T. S. Felder
Insurance Department
the Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Company
Cat Creek Merchant Succumbs To Wound
Valdosta Ga January 7 Special Griffin a Cat Creek merchant twelve miles north of here died this morning from a wound suffered December 26 when Warren Clements a Barrett Ga merchant shot him They exchanged two shots Clements was arrested days after the shooting and is jailed A murder indictment was returned by the grand jury today Blood poison developed in the wounded knee and caused the death.
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Valdosta
Griffin
Cat Creek
Here
Warren Clements
Barrett
Anay
Clementa
Clements
Pearl scarf pin injures boy in New Orleans
New Orleans January 7 A 13 year old boy Frank Ticaro crunched while picking his teeth with his father’s pearl scarf pin yesterday The pin became lodged inside him Doctors rushed him to hospital but X rays showed no trace of the pin The boy was reportedly not bothered by it but placed on a bread diet by doctors
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New Orleans
Frank Ticaro
Ticaro
Georgia Architects Form State Association Officers Named
The Georgia Architectural association, about 30 to 40 architects, organized in Piedmont hotel convention hall. Two sessions, banquet at M and M club. Goals include high ethics and professional improvement. Officers: T. W. Smith president Curran R. Elis first vice president L. A. Bellenby second vice president Marty E. Lindsey secretary and treasurer. Directors: Smith Elis Bellenby Happ Lockwood. Next meeting in Macon July with details to be decided.
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Georgia Architectural Association
Piedmont Hotel
M. and M. Club
Florida
North Carolina
T. W. Smith
Columbus
Curran Fr. Elis
Macon
L. A. Bellenby
Augusta
Marty E. Lindley
Frank R. Happ
YT. F. Lockwood
Smith
Association
Atlanta
The
American Institute of Architects
State Association
J D Cole Sentenced to 20 Years in Pen
Columbus Georgia January 7 Special J D Cole aged 20 pleaded guilty to assault with intent to murder and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary by Superior Court Judge Gilbert this afternoon Cole shot and wounded Patrolman Knowles who was trying to arrest him earlier This is Cole s third term in the penitentiary
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Columbus
J. D. Cole
Superior Court
Gilbert
Cole
Knowles
Railroads Seek Stay on Mileage Pulling Order
Georgia railroads renewed their challenge to interchangeable mileage pulling by filing petitions with the railroad commission. They ask suspension of the February 1 order until the Interstate Commerce Commission rules on a similar South Carolina order. The commission heard arguments, met in executive session, and set Thursday morning to decide after inviting travelers’ organizations to show cause.
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Georgia
Railroad Commission
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Commission of
South Carolina
Poked dynamite cap injures Cordele boy
In Cordele Georgia on January 7 special report says Dewey Adkins a black farm youth near J Jo McKinney’s property was curious about dynamite caps. He removed the cap’s fuse exposing the charge and the blast cost him the thumb and index finger of his left hand plus possible eye injury and facial lacerations. His right hand lost flesh from a finger. He intended to see what caused the cap to explode.
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Cordele, Ge
Dewey Adkins
J. Jo McKinney
Cordele
Engineer Killed as Trains Crash at Hazelhurst
Hazelhurst Ga January 7 One trainman died when Southern Railway Tourist Train No 5 from Jacksonville to Cincinnati collided with a Georgia and Florida freight on a crossing. Engineer George W Little of Macon leapt from his cab but was crushed between engine and tender. No passengers were injured. Responsibility undetermined. Eyewitnesses said the Southern engine slowed but did not stop and the freight engineer failed to see the approaching train in time to avert the collision.
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Hazelhurst
Southern Railway
Jacksonville
Cincinnati
George W. Little
Macon
Southern
Georgia and Florida
IBaptisms Postponed By Visit Of Robber Cordele Ga
Cordele Georgia January 7 special. Rev D H Chin pastor of the First Baptist church could not proceed with immersion due to a robber's visit and the need for a warmer baptismal robe and rubber boots. Several candidates for baptism and a large congregation were present but the ceremony was postponed awaiting better weather and attire.
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Cordele
3D. H. Chin
First Baptist Church
Pastor Surprise Baptism Policy Sparks Questioning Candidates
Report notes parish leaders were surprised by a pastor announcing he would not baptize certain candidates. The move prompted debate within the congregation about eligibility and church procedure, with members seeking clarification on the criteria and future practice.
Robbery Report Laments Losses From Church Break-In
A roguish intruder broke into the church and stole essential articles, leaving the community shocked and seeking answers. Police are investigating the incident and urging witnesses to come forward with any information.
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Georgia Association
Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co
Hazlehurst Crossing
Daniel
Daniel Bros. Co
Infants’ Department
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