Ten Die In Memphis Gas Explosion At Plant
Ten negroes are reported dead and about twenty injured after a gas explosion at the Colgar Reese company oil plant in North Memphis. Two white workers, L. C. Scott and L. C. Wilder, were badly burned but expected to recover. Officials cite spontaneous combustion from vapor contacting air as the likely cause after unloading a tank car containing over 3000 gallons.
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Memphis
Tenn
Colgar Bedse Company
L. C. Scott
Reese
L. C. Wilder
Colgar Reese
Oil Company
Andrew McKinley
McKinley
Petty
General Hospital
Ita
Ardmore
Oklo
Cheney's Expectorant Best Medicine for Coughs and Colds
Cheney's Expectorant is advertised as the best remedy for croup colds sore throat and sneezing for both children and adults. The ad claims it soothes the throat stops whooping cough and relieves night spasms with doses on the bottle and notes 28 raw doses to ease the whoop and restore health.
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Cheney
Blood Iron Phosphate Promise Boosts Flesh For The Thin
A pharmacist backed tonic claims to add flesh and strength to thin weak or run down individuals. It advertises a three week trial at about $1.50 per week with a money back guarantee, urging readers to visit Jacobs' Pharmacies or other druggists.
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Jacobs’ Pharmacies
Cet Onourt
Explosion Wrecks Block Killings Attributed To Gas Contact
A massive casing head gasoline explosion tore through a block of frame tenement houses in a Kelleyville shipping area. The blast killed and severely burned workers, many trapped under wreckage, as investigators from the US Bureau of Explosives and refinery experts prepared to determine the cause. Witnesses described a rising black smoke and secondary fires as flames enveloped surrounding buildings.
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Kelleyville
Oklahoma
Reese
United States Bureau of Explosives
Congress to Use Dixie Tariff Data
The article notes a southern tariff movement gaining traction with impromptu talks by citizens and growing telegram support. The Growers' Association of Florida sent fifty telegrams endorsing the effort and urging inclusion of certain southern raw materials in the tariff data drive.
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Congress
DIXIE
South
Cite Growers' Association of Florida
Aims and Tenets of Ku Klux Klan Outlined by Simmons
Col William J Simmons imperial wizard spoke at the Decatur courthouse on Monday night outlining Ku Klux Klan aims to preserve white supremacy and maintain peace and order. He defended the order against attacks while noting its modern group serves as a memorial to Reconstruction deeds. A parade in robes followed, led by a bugler with the fiery cross displayed.
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Knights of the
Ku Klux Klan
Willam J. Simmons
Decatur
Alma
United States
Jury Acquits Youth Held as Auto Thief
Sam Cortey, a white youth from Ce dartown, was acquitted yesterday before Judge John D. Humphries on charges he stole a car belonging to FR. O'Donnelly at the Ponce de Leon apartments. He testified a friend stole the vehicle and invited him for a ride. The car disappeared from the O'Donnelly residence on November 21 and was later found in the mud on Powder Springs road. The friend has not been arrested. Torley was represented by Attorn ey & Don Miler.
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Sam Cortey
Cedartown
John D. Humphries Yesteryy
O’donnelly
Ponce de Leon
Tikes
O'Donnelly
Powder Springs
Torley
Don Miler
Cox Will Confer With White Today In Washington
Ex Governor James M Cox of Ohio, defeated presidential candidate, will meet with Democratic National Committee leaders in Washington to discuss party finances and a potential revival, while avoiding a full reorganization. The talks focus on campaign debt, unity, and future strategy ahead of 1922 congressional contests and 1924 prospects.
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DY James
Hollomgn
Washington
James Mc Gor
Ohio
George White
National Committee
Homer S. Cummings
Tomarrate
Cox
Europe
Republican Congress
William J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Colonel Bryan
White
Woodrow Wilson
Wilsoniam
James M. Cox
William G. McAdoo
Democratic National Committee
Atlanta Veterinary Association elects officers and convention host
Dr M B Blackstock of Atlanta was elected president and Nash ville Tennessee chosen as next convention city by the Southeastern States Veterinary Association at its annual session in Spartanburg South Carolina. Other officers include Dr W M Bell of Nashville as vice president and Dr W E K Lewis of Columbia as second vice president with Dr A A Alexander of Monroe North Carolina as third vice president. John Z Handley of Atlanta named secretary and treasurer and resident secretaries named for Alabama Georgia Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Florida.
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C. B. Stewart, Jr
Florida Citrus Fruit Exchange
Atlanta
W.A. Logan
American Shipping Corporation of
Jacksonville
Mr. Stewart
Florida
Congress
Louis J. Wortham
Fort Worth
South
Jadee James Cornell
West Texas
Hovey
J. J Whitler
Waycross
America
American Honey League
Patullo Burges
Louisiana
Courteney DeKalb
Federal Department of Commerce
Spain
John H Kirby
Houston
Tariff Congress
Kirby
Spartanburg
S. C
M B. Blackstock
Nashville
Tenn
Southeastern States Veterinary Association
W. M. Bbll
W. EK. Lewis
Columbia, & Co
A. Alexander
Monros
N. C
Foreign Exchange Day of Heavy Buying in Market
heavy buying of foreign exchange led by sterling French and Belgian francs marked trading in New York. Sterling demand bills rose to 379 14 cents the Belgian loan of 30 million dollars sparked a jump to 7 61 cents, while other currencies like German marks and Vatican kronen also saw gains amid near term talks on indemnity claims against Germany and Austria.
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New York
Belgium
Germany
Austria
Lawson Airplane Co to Start May Passenger and Mail Service
Alfred W. Lawson announces Lawson Airplane company will begin Chicago to New York passenger and mail service next May carrying mail and passengers, with charges by weight and a provisional capacity of 4,000 pounds per trip. Additional routes include New York to Hollitsburg and Pittsburgh to Fort Wayne and Chicago, plus Pittsburgh to Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis and St. Louis. Landing places in all cities have been secured.
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Atlanta
Columba
Rabelezh
Lter
New York
Alfred W. Lawson
Lawson Airplane Company
Milwaukee
Beaides
Win
Hollitsburo
Pitsburg
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Pittsburg
Columbus
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Lawson
Wis
Burn Grass Calls Keep Firemen Busy
The fire department was summoned four times Monday afternoon by alarms of burning grass. Fire crews responded to the grass fires quickly, preventing spread and damages as authorities investigated each incident.
Fires Strain City Fire Department Across Several Streets
Small blazes erupted at 1 North Boulevard 64 Crest Avenue Sells Avenue and South Gordon Street, with woods fires in Spring and Sixth and Ash by and Buchanaa districts. Chimney sparks caused damage to homes at 452 Central Avenue Mrs. Allen 452 West Peace-tea A Parrish 22 Shore Street Hendry Stowers 158 Plum Street Mrs. R B Tucker and 9 12 Gartridge Street Anna Jackson.
Ra Samuels to Take Over Alamo as New Owner
Ra Samuels of Atlanta operated Page Three for years and sold a salvage deal to A. Lynch Enterprises. The new owner will take charge soon, with Sol Samuels planning to relocate to Atlanta. The Alamo has been under Samuels’ capable management.
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Page Three
Milltown Baptists select Rev Yawn to pastor Milltown Bouity
Milltown Georgia January 24 Special The Baptist church, vacant since Rev J A Rawls left for Tampa, has called Rev Yawn of Raw City. A Mercer University graduate two years ago, he will divide his time between Milltown and Bouity, about 15 miles distant.
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Milltown
Baptist Church
This Place
J. A. Rawls
Tampa
Fis
Yawn
Raw City
Mercer University
Milltowm
Bou Ity
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Andrew Jackson
Martin van Buren
Richard Johnson
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Silas Wright
Chariss A. Culberson
Joseph Weldon Bailey
John M
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Coolidge
Georgian Terrace Hotel
Atlanta Boy Scouts
Cleveland
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Asheville
At- Civic League
Gity
L. A.james
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Tenth Street
North Avenue
Greenwood
Spring Street
Board of Education
McColley
Key
Education Board
McCalley
Bond Jonue
Onde
Honda
F. BE. Moffatt
League
Fulton County
Piedmont Park
Morris Steinheimer
Park Avenue
Greene
Paris
Boston
Nettleton
Daniel Bros. Company
Pocuee
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Simmons
Imperial Wizard
Atlantan
Veterinary Bady
Moving Picture ‘House
Griffin
LYNCH
The
Alamo
MR. Yawn
Norwich
Union Indemnity Co
Norwich Union
Norwich Union Indemnity Company
Beall & West
Georgia
Atlanta National Bank
Atlanta, GA
Sterchi’s
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Mitchell Street
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