Blease Defends Lynchings Speech in South Carolina
Fragmented report covers Governor Blease defending his lynching remarks before a governors conference. He asserts no reference to lynch law in his South Carolina speeches on penology divorce and a resolution, blaming hostile editorials and defending his stance to constituents. He calls the inquiry a political tool and promises to face critics in public.
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Colimbia
House of Representatves
Rot
Investigati Mintagust
Ieholson
Spertanburax
Fournal Hiesse Delrads
Richmoni Sqceen
Blease Saya
Algemhis
Soin
Richman
Unis
Fb Pooth
Conference of Governors
State Corporations Commission
Commanwealth
Virginia
Itn
South Carolina
South Corona
Cole
Library Board Elect Officers At December Meeting
The Carnera library report shows 23 550 volumes issued and 334 new members in December. Over 6 500 visitors and 1 000 plus children attended tales programs including 300 at Anne Wallace branch. The board rejected fumigation as useless citing health officials. Alderman L Ragsdale again offers Oakland City building for a branch. Miss Gertrude Ryan appointed to replace Miss Jesale Hutchinson. Officers elected: Willis M Hverett president, E Maryio Underwood vice president, T B Gay treasurer, Harrison Jones secretary.
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Taport
Carnesta
Anne Wallace
Claude Smith
L. Gibert
Board of Health
L . Ragsdale
Oakland City
Gertrude Ryan
Jesale
Every One In Moultrie Should Have Over $447
Moultrie Ga January 15 Special The year just closed was the best in Colquitt county despite smaller crops Banks held annual meetings with earnings the largest since organization Surplus accounts grew and deposits rose perhaps more than any town in the United States If all money in the three local banks were distributed per capita every man woman and child would receive over 447
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Moultrie
Colquitt County
United States
Thin City
Governor Cole Lease Defends Against Political Committee Critique
Governor TM Cole Lease denounces a committee report as biased and politically motivated. He claims alleged evidence against him is inflated and asks for publication in journals and official records to preserve the truth for future historians.
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Augusta
Georgia
Chester
South Catalina
Commonwealth
Cole Lelease
Rabid dog attack on viaduct injures trio on Washington Street
A man, a woman, and a mule were bitten by a rabid dog on the Washington street viaduct. Miis A M Hightower and J Jones were treated with pasteur supplies. the dog was shot and found rabid. The mule faces possible euthanization as officials investigate. Separately, Gulf Refining salesmen met in Atlanta with G R Nutty and W V Hartman noting rising gasoline demand and year ahead projections.
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Gabe
Washington Street
Pasteur
Mias A
M. Hightower
East
Hunter Street
J . Jones
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Misa Hightower
Methodists Plan Missionary Campaign in Atlanta Area
The North Georgia Methodist conference committee meets at Wesley Memorial Church at 4 pm to map the missionary drive. New executive members include Dr H M DuBose and Rev B F Fraser with lay and women’s representatives. Epworth League plans likely to contribute $1,000 to support the effort.
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North Georgia Methodist Conference
Wesley Memorial Church
Harry Bloodworth
Walter McMireath
J J Coleman
Atlanta
H M DuBose
First Methodist Church
B F Fraser
St Pauls
G H Eakes
St John’s
W A Albright
Alonzo Richardson
Frank R Logan
M M Dasies
Austin
R Gienn
W P Lovejoy
John Jenkins
North Georgia
James L. Mayson
J M Skinner
Emmett Brogdon
Epworth League Union
Trounstine Retires From Paper Company After 25 Years
Louis J Trounstine retires today after a 25 year connection with the Atlanta Paper company. His interest passes to L Liebmann of the Memphis and Eagle Paper companies in Richmond, while Liebmann remains president. The Atlanta Paper company, once Elsas May, has grown into a major southern firm over 42 years. New officers include A Harris as vice president Louis H Moss as treasurer and M J Bernard as secretary.
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Louis J Trounstine
Atlanta Paper Company
L Liebmann
Memphis Paper Company
Eagle Paper Company
Richmond
South
Elsas-May Paper Company
Liebmann
A. Harris
Dallas
Louis H Moss
M. J. Bernard
Trust and Realty Co Re Elects Officers in Georgia meeting
The stockholders of the Georgia Trust and Realty company held their annual meeting Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The following directors were elected J B McNelly, F L Fleming, C D Hurt, B H Jones, F A Reynolds, Carl H Lewis and Henry C Hein. The same officers were reelected. Ten per cent dividend was declared after placing a substantial amount to surplus.
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The
Georgia Trust and Realty Company
J B. McNelly
F. L. Fleming
C D Hurt
B H Jones
F A Reynolds
Carl H Lewis
Henry C Hein
Chief Lanford Wins Injunction In Jewelry Case Over Crap Game
Chief Lanford obtained a temporary injunction from Judge Ellis to halt all proceedings in a dramatic Fulton county case involving a diamond jewelry dispute. The matter centers on a craps game in which Andy Nolan allegedly lost large sums and a diamond charm and ring, with accusations of loaded dice and disputed ownership of the jewelry.
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Newport Lanford
Ellis
Fulton County
Andy Nolan
John Waters
Waters
Lanford
Nolan
Orr
Elle
Geo
Sanford
Mayson
Northen Reappointed Georgia Records Compiler
Ex-Governor William J Northen is again named compiler of Georgia colonial records by Governor Brown. He accepts the post to begin immediately, replacing the contractor Miss Lillian Henderson after Governor Smith’s removal. Salary set at $2000 per year.
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Brown
Hoke Smith
William J Northen
Georgia
Smith
Northern
Lillian Henderson
Northen
WARDEN INVESTIGATING CONVICT S SUDDEN END
A convict near the end of a five year term in a federal prison near Atlanta collapsed in the kitchen and died shortly after. The warden opened an inquiry while rumors spread of a blow, with 20 prisoners present and a guard nearby, but no details were released. The case will be reported to Washington.
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Atlanta
Warden Moyer
Moyer
Washington
Pastor Accepts Call to Moultrie Church
Moultrie Georgia January 16 Special Rev Dr G W McPhearson of Yonkers NY has accepted a call from the First Baptist church of this city. He has arrived to take up residence. Dr McPhearson is known as a preacher of powerful expression and a top pulpit orator.
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Moultrie
McPhearson
Yonkers
First Baptist Church
Macon Presbytery Closes Southern Georgia Conference
Americus Ga January 15 The Presbyterian conference of the Macon Presbytery closing after a two day session at Americus church featured Rev J S Lyons of Louisville and Rev L M Erickson of Japan with talks on The Christian and His Money and A Message From the Orient. About sixty representatives attended with discussions on evangelism and reports highlighting the campaign spirit.
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Americus
Presbyterian Conference
Macon Presbytery
Georgia
Americus Church
Seasion
J. S. Lyons
Louisville
L. M. Erickson
Japan
Dr Lyons
Presbyterian Church
Slayer of Bussey Sentenced to Life in Georgia Case
Columbus Georgia January 15 Howard Davis found guilty of first degree murder for shooting and killing Deputy Sheriff Wright Bussey on Christmas Eve near the city. Jury recommended life imprisonment and Davis had escaped custody for several days after the crime.
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Columbus
Howard Davis
Wright Bussey
Davis
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W W Hall
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