Train blast kills engineer Bohman near Alpine Texas
Texas Ranger ordered to Valen tine Davis county to investigate the death of engineer William Bohman and injury to fireman Robertson after a locomotive explosion near Alpine. Officials say foul play suspected as Southern Pacific officials requested inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
William Bohman
Sanderson
Alpine
Galveston, Harrisburg and
San Antonio
Tenge” Robertson
Watertine
Jadvi
Bohowan
Waa
Texas-Ranger
Austin
Texas Tanger
Valentine
Davis County
Botiman
Robertson
Barton
Southern Pacific
Gal Barton
Davis convicted of murder in White killing trial
Benjamin W. Davis a Savannah real estate agent was found guilty in superior court of the murder of Thomas White. The jury returned quickly and did not recommend mercy. Sentence scheduled for Friday August 26, with hanging prescribed. Davis alleged White failed to pay commission. White died hours after being shot at his home. Davis wife and daughter aged 10 stood with him during trial. Also noted is the co defendant BF Whitehurst who was indicted but did not face trial today.
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Savannah
Benjamin W. Davie
Cal
Thomas White
Mercy
Meldrim
Davis Friaddy
Davis
White
Wttla
Whitehust
Itl
Lynching Toll in First Half of Year Reaches 36 in U S
A Tuskegee report records thirty six lynchings in the United States during the first half of the year, twenty four more than in 1920 for the same period. The deaths included two white men and thirty four black individuals, with nine of the victims charged in Missouri led the states. The incidents spread across Florida Arkansas Louisiana North Carolina Alabama Kentucky Missouri South Carolina Tennessee each with one.
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Tuskegee
Ala
United States
Department. of Records
Miéven
Thape
Ra Iissisetppi
Tea Koe
Florida
Arkansas
Louisiana
North Caroina
Alabama
Kentucky
Missouri
South Carolina
Tennessee
Savannah to Host Georgia Press Association Editors
Georgia press editors arrive in Savannah for the Georgia Press Association tour July 11 to 14. Morning News hosts with seaside breakfast and Tybee transport. Savannah Press plans entertainment and shore dinner at Tybee Beach with many staying over weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Georgia Press-association
Washington
Editora
Eaeie
Bannon Lodge
Thunderbolt
Aid
Oiher
Tybee
Conger Chosen Mayor in Bainbridge Election
Bainbridge Georgia on July eight elected A B Conger mayor after a hard fought campaign. He won by a large majority. Councillors named M Mays E T Hines T J Formby A Bower R B Strickland and Dr P M Lewis. Losing council candidates listed J Laing M H Nussbaum W A Cooper R C Ulmer J V Wagoner J B Toole D T Bubbsts Jand H A Brooks W B Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
John R. Wilson
Conger
M. Mays
E. T. Hines
T. ‘J. Iormaby
A Bower
Tt. B. Strickland
P.M. Lewis
J. Laing
M. H. Nussbaum
W. A, Cooper R. C. Ulmer
J. V Wagoner
J. B. Toole
D. T. Bubbsts Jand
H. A. Brooks
W. B. Spevens
Automatic exchange delayed in Savannah
In Savannah Georgia July 18 special notice delays in installing the automatic telephone exchange keep the telephone girls employed. Charles G Becks commercial superintendent of Southern Bell Telephone Company says the new system will not be ready until sometime next year. Plans had called for a building and October use, with a new exchange site already purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Charles G. Becks
Southern Bell i Telephone Company
Library and Rest Room Opens in Forsyth
The lower floor of the Masonic hall has been turned over to the Library association for a public rest room. It provides conveniences like easy chairs tables cots and stall beds for travelers and visitors, staffed to accommodate those staying a few hours in the city.
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Juliet Et
Bal
Forsyth
Hilary Peing
Masonic Hall
Library Association
Litta
Fordney Speaks First For Tariff Policy
Washington July . The House Ways and Means Committee opened debate on the Fordney tariff bill. Chairman Fordney delivered a nearly two hour speech outlining the Republican aim to restore commerce and aid business. He criticized Democratic opposition and said compromises were necessary. the committee would present its work to the House for approval or rejection while standing behind its efforts to protect industry from foreign competition.
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Washington
House
Fordney
Ways ,and Means
Tax Collector Ordered to Give Account of Funds
Lyerly Ga July 8 Special A H Gienn tax collector of Chattooga county allegedly failed to settle over 13000 dollars collected in 1920. He has been served notice to appear at the county commissioners meeting July 18 to render an official account and exhibit books and vouchers. If he fails to do so bondsmen may face execution for the county and he may be suspended from office.
Burton dies at 73 in Canon after brief illness
B H Burton, 73, died at his Canon home after a short illness. Funeral services were held in Canon. He leaves a wife and sons Jas H, Rush of Lavonia and T R Burton of Canon. Born and raised in Franklin County, he lived on his birth farm until moving to Canon fourteen years ago. He served in the county legislature and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Rome plans to seek state authority to extend city limits east and west to include large manufacturing plants and thousands more residents. Local reps from Big Radio, Fairbanks, Shorter College opposed. women's groups supported the expansion.
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H. Burton
Canon
Jas, H
Rush Burton
Lavonia
Mr. Burton
Franklin County
Rome
Solons
Canon, Ga
Rome Chamber of Commerce
Roma
Fairbanks. Company
Shorter College
Farmer J J Ray Dies Talking With Neighbor at Lula
Lula Ga July 8 Special J J Ray a well known Banks County farmer dropped dead at his home Wednesday afternoon while talking with a neighbor He had worked the day before and collapsed from an apparent heart attack He owned land and was active in public affairs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula
J. J. Ray
Banks Equity
Cranked Up for Run Fire Engine Blazes
Dalton georgia July 8 special report fire alarm sounded for North Dalton blaze firemen delayed until the big motor truck could be started during which the cranked engine backfired causing gasoline to ignite and flames to flare up before firefighters could respond
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Dalton
North
Preliminary in Killing Case in Anniston Alabama
In Anniston on July 3 a preliminary trial for 15 year old Movie Holloway charged with killing Wiley Davis a negro sea wagon driver is expected to be scheduled for next week. The incident occurred last Thursday afternoon in West Anniston when Davis was struck on the head with a hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Ala
Holloway
Wiley Davis
West Anniston
Indicted for Murder in Knoxville Jury Returns First Degree Charge
James Williams, brought from Canton Ohio, charged with killing Richard Gadden in Longdate on July 4 1920, indicted for murder in the first degree by the criminal court grand jury this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
James Williams
Canton
Ohio
Richard Gadden
Longdate
Joyce alimony dispute moves to final adjudication
In Chicago July proceedings Joyce receives temporary alimony of 130,000 monthly and $200,000 attorney fees while James Tepes contests a complex separation case. Joyce claims a fortune above 10 million, while Tepes asserts over 3 million. Attorneys attempt to block alimony payments pending appeal. Judge Sabbath notes prior marital relations justifyTemporary support and plans further review in September.
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Chicago
Joyce
Auti
Sabbath
James Stanley Tepes
Joyegr
Peggy
Dublin Woman May Enter Mayors Race
Dublin Ga July 3 Special The Dublin city race heats up as Mrs O T J Pritchett prominent club woman may enter a mayoral bid as pressure from friends and politicians grows for a formal announcement ahead of the city primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Joana Carter
Laurens
County
General Assembly
O'T. J. Pritchett
Thig
John D Rockefeller Celebrates 82nd Birthday
Tarrytown July 8 John D Rockefeller today marked his 82nd birthday by playing golf in the morning and planning a ride in the afternoon. His son and family were invited to dinner to celebrate. Despite advancing years the financier remains active on the golf links and in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrytown
John D
Rockefeller
D B Hamilton Dies At Home In West Rome
D B Hamilton aged about 70, longtime Floyd County official, dies at his West Rome home after months of heart disease. He is survived by his widow and several grown children, with former representative Harper among those who served Floyd County. The death occurred this morning at 11 30 o clock.
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Rome
D. B. Hamilton
Floyd County
Renvea
Neveral
Middleton fire destroys two stores in Elberton area
Elberton Ga July 8 Special about 2 o clock this morning the stores of Hammond Brothers and G Dye at Middleton six miles from Elberton were destroyed by fire originating in Hammond Brothers store. Value of stock in each store about 6000 with insurance to cover about half. The origin of the fire had not been determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberton
Hammond Brothers
G Dye
Middleton
Girl badly injured at mill in Anniston Alabama
Miss Daisy Meadows a 16 year old white girl employed as a braider at the Anniston Cordage Company plant had her skull fractured and her head and face mutilated by a falling shaft that struck her and threw her against two revolving pulleys. She regained consciousness at St Luke's hospital Thursday night and was reported to be suffering intensely but the condition considered more favorable after an operation. The injured girl, an orphan, lived with her grandmother on Pits Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Ala
Daisy
Meadown
Anniston, Cordage. Company
St. Luke’s Hospital
Pits Avenue
Rates on coal too high in Nashville area claims
J M Henderson of the Nashville Traffic bureau told the Interstate Commerce Commission that coal rates from western Kentucky to Tennessee Central mines were 6 cents a ton too high and receivers of coal in Nashville deserve about 100000 dollars in reparations for 1918 and 1919 coal bills. He said the railroad administration admitted a 10 cent error in 1918 but current rates remain above what was intended.
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Washington
Western
Kentucky
Tennessee Central
Nashville
T. M. Henderson
Nashville Traffic Bureau
Interstate Commerce Commission
Henderson
Railroad Administration
Lane estate to total about ten thousand dollars
The estate of the late Franklin K. Lane former interior secretary will not exceed about ten thousand dollars in value. A petition filed in San Francisco superior court seeks letters of administration as Lane left no will. The estate includes 18 acres of farmland and a few shares in a mercantile company. The widow, son, and daughter are to share the estate.
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San Francisco
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the ‘Interior
Tnv Superior Court
Bandits Rob Coulter Bank in Nitro Attack
Five bandits entered the Coulter State Bank of Coulter early today and fired five nitro glycerine charges, escaping with about $5,000. A pursuing posse retreated after bandits fired on it. Concurrently in Anniston Alabama federal officers and local sheriffs raided Cleburne County, seizing three copper tubes and capturing Will Morrow, owner-ship linked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es Moines
Iowa
Coulter
Bank of Coulter
Laws
Iti
Anniston
Ala
Prohibition
John. Fi Draper
K.P. Ferguson
Cleburne
Senton
Adame
Heflin
Will
Morrow
Bhp
Nee. Plante
Prohibition Bill Debated Amid Calls for Pure Liquor Aid
Senators from Missouri New York and Pennsylvania clashed over a bill to guarantee liquor purity for prescriptions amid accusations of bootleg spirits. Knox proposed an amendment ensuring sick patients obtain pure liquor while Wadsworth warned the measure would spur theft and worsen prohibition enforcement.
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Agai
Broussar
Jataon
Georgi
Spencer
Missouri
New York
Knox
Sylvania
Khox
Pennsylvania
Wadsworth
Swiss President to arbitrate Colombia Venezuela dispute
Geneve July 8 President Schulthess of Switzerland has consented to act as arbitrator in the long standing boundary dispute between Colombia and Venezuela. The request to serve in this capacity was made by both countries.
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Geneve
Schulthess
Switzerland
Con Gested
Colombia
Venezuela
Trans Pacific Plane Flight Planned Soon
Sydney July 8 An air plane flight across the Pacific Ocean is to be attempted soon announced by Australian aviator Lieutenant P J Parer who previously flew from England to Sydney. To raise 16000 pounds to finance the trans Pacific attempt Lieutenant Peter has started an exhibition tour around Australia. The plan envisions a leg across two thirds of the Pacific with American aid across the final stretch near the ocean.
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Sydney
N.S. W
Pacific Ocean
P. J. Parer
Gome
England
Peter
Australia
Orland
Civic Bodies Approve Open Shop Decision
Johnson City Tennessee July 3 Members of the chamber of commerce executive committee and the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs approved the contractors association decision to proceed with open shop terms. Union members refused wage reduction. Contractors face difficulty securing workmen.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Contractors’ Association
Personal crisis reports show higher suicide rate among married in 1920 New York
New York July 8 reports from Chief Medical Examiner Morris reveal 1920 personal crisis suicides total 707 with 352 married, 185 single, 100 widowed, two divorced, and 70 undetermined. First six months of this year exceed the same period last year by ninety cases.
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New York
Morris
Court Convictions and Sentences Reported
In a per paragraph style summary, a brief notice states Howat and Dorehy were convicted with fines of $2,000 each. The industrial court issued a notice of appeal. Liberty on their present, with penalties reported at $93,000 each.
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Dorehy
Law
Npeal
Hunger Strike for U S Captive in Moscow
American civil engineer Drigon Keely, held by Bolsheviks in Moscow, began a hunger strike to press for mercy for seven Americans. He states he was assigned to a Soviet factory and granted limited liberty during certain hours, with support from the Red Cross after an inspection trip. His two year sentence dates from May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Royal C. Keely
Red Cross
Varay
Moscow
Keely
Twelve Union Chiefs Arrested in Strike Area
Twelve leaders of the United Mine Workers and associates were arrested today in the coal strike region under Governor Morgan's martial law. They were brought to the city lock-up for investigation, on charges of unlawful assemblage, and include John W. Brown Jasper Matzer Herbert Halls Robert Gilmore Edward Dobbina Henley Koop White sell Hackney J. B. Williamson Claude Mahoun Charles Lee and J H Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Matzer
Herbert Halls
Robert Gilmore
United Mine Workers
Edward Dobbina
International Board
Henley Koop
Robb
Whitesell Hackney
J. B. Willamson
Claude Mahoun
Charles Lee
J. H. Reed
Morgan
Congressman Sumners seeks farming data in Carrollton
Carrollton Georgia July 8 Special Congressman Hatton W Sumners from Texas addressed about six business men and farmers on agricultural conditions. He serves on a committee appointed from the senate and the house to investigate farm conditions nationwide. A report will be made by this committee and efforts will be made to gather information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Hatton W. Sumners
Texas
Addresses Given by Farming Experts at Dalton Meeting
Dalton Georgia July special reports hundreds of people gathered for a farming meeting at the fair grounds. Speakers included A Kelly Georgia Farm Bureau Federation president C A Cobb editor of The Southern Ruralist Dr William Bradford state boys clubs agent Miss Lois Dowdle Girls Clubs agent Ise Moore Hamilton County Farm Bureau council Chattanooga and Professors Jarnigan Westbrook and Marlatt State College of Agriculture. Topics covered marketing livestock wheat dairy products extension work boll weevil and farm bureau work. In Muskegon Michigan on July 8 Mrs Sarah McVeigh police matron urged women to avoid bathing suit wear in public and require bath robes over swimsuits in downtown streets.
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Dalton
Ere’ Council of
Chattanooga
Jarnigan, Westbrook and
Marlatt
State College of Agriculture
Muskégon
Mich
Sarah’ McVeigh
Muskegon
Andy Nlao
Clyde Steamship Line Sails Charleston to New York Sundays
Clyde Steamship Company announces steamers depart Charleston for New York at 10 a.m. Sundays and Wednesdays and Fridays. For reservations call Georgia Railroad Ivy 2726.
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Clyde Steamship Company
Charleston
Nework
Georgia Railroad
Ivy
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