Plans for Kelley execution held as sane ruling stands
Griffin officials announced that Jack Kelley will be hanged between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM after Governor Hardwick refused a commutation. A lunacy commission found Kelley sane, with Dr E R Anthony of Griffin and Dr James Baird Sr of Atlanta conducting the examination and presenting the report to the governor. The death watch began Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kelley
LeRoy Trexler
Atlanta
Griffin
Thomas W. Hardwick
Kelley
Perler
Hardwick
E.R. Anthony
James B. Baird
Thoroud
Jack L. Kelley
Spdiding
Insan Baird
M. Edwin T. Antho
Griffin, Ga
Gloves Jersey Knit 600000 Pairs Located at Fort Screven and Atlanta
600000 pairs of jersey knit gloves described as new, gray and olive drab, stored in naptha boxes and wooden cases or in bales. Locations include Fort Screven and Atlanta Georgia and Fort Sam Houston Texas. Cases hold 200 or 300 pairs. bales hold 480 500 or 600 pairs. Telegraph or write for descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Screven
Atlanta, Ga
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
General Intermediate Depot
Atlanta
Griffin Execution Plot Details Revealed In 1920 Case
Historic dispatches recount the Kelley murder case near Griffin Georgia. The plan to execute Jack L Kelley moved from a prison farm to a private gallows behind the Spalding county courthouse. A lunacy commission found Kelley sane, and the governor declined commutation after appeals by his lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Grifin
Ics
Griffin
LeRoy Trexler
Mac
Weather forecast predicts more showers today
Thursday was cool and dry after Wednesday’s gusts as a rain threat faded. Weather bureau reports Friday likely to mirror Thursday with possible afternoon showers though not certain. Highs reached 83 in the city and 76 in the west, averaging 79.5 for the day after weeks near 90.
Trial on Murder Charge May Finish Today
Mrs. Kaber facing a murder trial in Cleveland as the defense rests. Physicians' exams on her mental state prompted by her refusal to testify or be examined. State alienists testify on sanity. verdict likely tomorrow after rebuttals and two hours per side. Dr Jacobs, the former coroner, is to testify as the key witness for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Eva Catherine Kaber
Daniel Faber
Raber
Jessica Dringed
Kaber
Charles W. Stone
Stone
Hassell
Anager
Kaker
John S. Tierney
H. H. Drysdale
Tomorow
P. A. Jacobs
Jacobs
Canada
Pastor Ousted By Acworth Church In Afthermath Of Alleged Crimes
Acworth Ga July 14 Special Pending response to charges Rev Lon Davis pastor of Acworth Baptist church was Debarred from the pulpit at a church meeting. Accusations include a Texas forgery embezzlement conviction and desertion of a wife and three children to run with a red headed woman. Davis left town saying he would return in September to prove the charges false. Church records note he is not in peace and fellowship. Letters from Lavonia and Bay Shear Texas allege prior convictions and desertion. A Ku Klux letter denied church links and urged purification of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acworth
Texas
Davis
Acworth Baptist Church
Adairsville
Lavonia
Acworth Progress
Ku Klux
Mr. Davis
H. M. Williams
Williams
T. 2. Crawford
J. M. Dewdy
Bay- Shear
Davia
Decatur
Wise County
Baptist Church of
United States
Washington, D. C
Order
O. K
America
Defendants Seek New Express Trial in Higher Court
Macon Georgia July 14 Sixteen of the men convicted last April in an alleged conspiracy to rob the American Railway Express company of merchandise valued at a million dollars will appeal to higher courts after their motion for new trials was overruled by Judge Evans Dan McLennan conductor of Florala Alabama was the only defendant to win a new trial his $500 fine in April 36 was stayed and his case will be nolle pros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
American Railway Express Company
Evans
Dan NeLennan
Florala
Ala
Sid. McLennan
Nolle
District Attorney's Office
Methodists Petition Harding for Sabbath Rest on Sunday
The Southern Methodist conference committee for a national Sunday law presented to President Harding a petition seeking Sabbath rest for every worker in interstate commerce or federal service, except in emergencies. Noah W. Cooper of Nashville, Tennessee, chaired the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern Methodist Conference
Harding
Noah W. Cooper
Nashville, Tenn
Airplane crash in California leaves four dead
An aircraft from Jacuzzi Brothers in Berkley fell at Modesto killing the pilot and three passengers. Oakland reports the tragedy as sources note the fatalities and dispatch details. In other notes, B Chedzzli, a noted educator and former Coptic league member, arrived in Princeton and will give lectures at Big Bethel Church over several days.
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Oakland
Cal
Jacuzzi Brothers
Berkery
Modesto
Oakland Tribune
B. Chedzzli
Coptic League of Eastern Africa
University of Princeton
Princeton
Ind
Old Ladies Home Picnic Slated for July 20
The annual outing for inmates of the Old Ladies' Home will be at Grant Park on Wednesday July 20. Mrs N Gibbs and Mrs F N Renault lead the preparations aided by local volunteers. Donations of ice cream cake and picnic treats are requested and drivers with cars are urged to help transport attendees.
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Grant Park
N. Gibbs
F. N. Renault
Debating on Merger Kirkwood Tonight in Open Forum
Kirkwood Georgia July 14 anti merger group invites all citizens to an open forum Friday at 8 PM to discuss Kirkwood’s annexation to Atlanta. They promise disclosures on tax rise and water supply loss while advocating preservation of independence with a park playground and swimming pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkwood
Atlanta
Achoo
Anti‘a
Desperate Turkish Greek Fight Near Kutaia
Turkish ration alists clash with Greek forces about 75 miles southeast of rissa near Mountain Heights. Airplanes join the struggle as Greek divisions press from Yeni Shebr toward the Bagdad railway line. Mustapha Kemal Pasha heads nationalist efforts as the assembly adjourns.
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Constantinople
Associated Press
Kutaia
Rissa
Arif Bey
Yeni- Shebr
Bagdad
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Angora
Georgia Editors Visit Augusta for Big Barbecue
Georgia Press association members and their ladies left Washington to attend the thirty-fifth annual convention in Augusta. They visited Carmichael's grove for a community barbecue hosted by the Augusta civic organization and toured the city and country club. The trip included a Tybee weekend, with a special train provided by the Georgia railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Georgia Press Association
Washington, Ga
Carmichael’s Grove
Country Club
Tybee
Washington
Georgia Railroad
Unconstitutional Blue Law Ruling by Superior Judge
Los Angeles July 14 Superior Judge Burnell ruled Pomona city Sunday amusement ordinance unconstitutional. He said the act barred secular entertainment while allowing church collections for Sunday services, effectively granting an admission fee under religious service guise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Pomona
Here
Burnell
Becarfisa
Starg
Stop Publication Of Coffee Sales On The Exchange
New York July 14 steps were taken by the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange to stop publication of total coffee and sugar futures sales. Superintendent C B Stroud warned newspaper men that they must not take figures from boards where posted. Instructions from the board of managers governed the action. no specific reasons were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Coffee,and Sugar Exchange
C. B. Stroud
Exchange
Board of Managers
Troops Ready to Answer Call from Strike Area
Fitzgerald Georgia July 14 A special dispatch reports state troops kept in readiness for instant mobilization in view of possible violence near the strike district. A Fitzgerald business delegation asked Governor Hardwick to maintain troops if danger remained. Martial law had been declared earlier at the sheriff’s request but troops were withdrawn after Colonel Russell reported riot danger subsided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Hardwick
Russell
Moody Church Pastor to Speak at Atlanta Revival
Paul Rader, successor to Dwight Moody, heads to Atlanta for a district convention of the Christian and Missionary Alliance at Gospel Tabernacle, 79 Capitol Avenue, with daily revival services from Sunday morning through the next week. Luke Rader and other notable evangelists will join, with four daily services and outdoor meetings planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Rader
Dwight + Moody
Moody Church
Chicago
Atlanta
Scotland
England
Italy
Egypt
Palestine
China
Japan
The
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Gospel’ Tabernacle
Capitol Avenue
Rader
Gospel Tabernacle
Luke Rader
North
E. J. Richards
New York
Home Department
R. A. Forrest
Toccoa Falls Institute
Alliance
Permit Issued for Addition to Federal Reserve Bank Building
One of Atlanta’s largest permits in months was issued Thursday for a new Federal Reserve bank annex on Marietta Street. Costing 985000, the brick concrete structure will match the existing building in design and material. Permit granted to A V Gude and Company, builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Federal Reserve Bank
Marietta Street
A. V. Gude and Company, Builders, —E Es
Sorosis Footwear Sale with Nine Styles on Offer
300 pairs of Sorosis pumps, oxfords and slippers sold below cost. Each pair a Sorosis quality. Nine styles to choose from with sizes available. Tan vamps, beige suede quarters, two-strap Louis heels. Patent vamp, gray suede quarter with cross strap Louis heels.
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U.S
John R. Cooper
Supreme Court
Spalding County Superior Court
State Prison Commission
Ha. Allen
Dr. Baird
Anthony
Sco-Co
Sco.co
Forsyth Street
Tye
Acworth Church
California
OLD Ladies’ Home
Georgia
Reserve Bank
Black
Bellesle
n-DuBose
Line Street
Sorosis Shoe Parlor
Vassar Athletic Union
Thibloki
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