Atlanta Man Jack Kelley Dies on Griffin Gallows
Griffin Ga July 16 Special A prayer on his lips and a crucifix in his manacled hands Jack Kelley the Atlanta man convicted of murdering taxi driver Leroy Trezier was hanged at 10 40 this morning at the Griffin courthouse The crowd outside held silence as Father Hassan gave last rites and Kelley died without confessing his crime His wife and sister-in-law did not come to bid him farewell
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Griffin
Jack Kelley
Atlanta
Leroy’ Trezier
Jack Keelley
Father Hassan
Inlaw
Jack. Kelley
Kelley
Griffin Capital Punishment Ends At Midnight
The article recalls Kelley singing "When I Am Gone You'll Soon Forget" in the Griffin jail before execution. Miss Annie Johnson, a mill girl, received his prized accordion as a final token. Kelley read prayers by oil lamp, then faced the trap, declaring faith and asking prayers from spectators. He was executed at 1:49 am, to be buried in Griffin, as history notes this first Spaulding county hanging in about fifty years.
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Griffin
Jaci Kelley
Annie Johnson
Kelldy
Kelley
Miss Johnson
Kelrey
Freeman
Tiger Miles
Sherif W.L. Freeman
Insurance Fraud Charges Against Negroes in Georgia
Americas Ga July 15 Special A warrant charges Dr A O Lockhart Lumpkin and Thomas A Coleman Americas negro with participation in a scheme against Georgia Mutual Insurance Co of Augusta totaling over 1060 The fraud involved fraudulent sick benefit certificates signed by policyholders and paid claims Duckett the company negro inspector uncovered the scheme noting no sick claims were verified and that Lockhart and Coleman allegedly divided the proceeds.
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Americas
Georgia Mutual Insurance Company
Augusta
A. O. Lockhart
Lumpkin
Thomas A. Coleman
N. Duckett
tIn
Duckett
Lockhart
Coleman
Jurist Bitten by Pastor in Courthouse Fight
Dalton Ga July 15 Special Judge M C Tarver was bitten on the left arm by Rev Mr Burgess after a sermon remark about law enforcement of prohibition. A courthouse altercation led to blows and Burgess biting Tarver before officials separated them. Burgess had been named to a county education board by a grand jury. the appointment was later voided and filled by Judge Farrer.
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Dalton
M. C. Tarver
Tarver
Burgess
County Board’ of Education
Brittain
Jurge Farrer
Chief and Deputies Victims of Lynch Duet in Kentucky
A Lexington report from Middlesboro Ky describes a pistol duel at Lynch after officers tried to arrest three resisting suspects. Three men died Bill Holcomb chief of police Jim Goldiron deputy sheriff and Carl Fulton mine foreman. Four others were seriously wounded and three suspects were in custody as guards prepared to prevent lynching.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Journal and Tribune
Middlesboro
Lynch
Bill Holcomb
Jim Goldiron
Carl Fulton
United States Coal and Cole Company
Holcomb
Fulton
Goldiron
Theas
Harlanja
Coal Miners Starve as 150000 Idle in Depression
Indianapolis reports more than 150000 coal miners idle with 400 officers contributing their July salaries to a relief fund. John L. Lewis Philip Murray and William Green donate portions of their pay. district officers follow. Union estimates 151000 unemployed with many working one to three days weekly.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Miners’ Organization
Philip Murray
William Green
The
Mine Workers’ Journal
Union
Cedar Tree Photo He Left on Boy After Lightning Strike
In Ga on July 15 a cedar tree photo print was left on Travis Grimsley’s back when a lightning bolt struck near his front porch. The youth, son of J. J. Grimsley, was briefly unconscious after the shock. A bolt also burned a hole in Jakie Burch’s cap, the 35 year old son of C. J. Bureh, who was momentarily unconscious as well.
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C. J. Bureh
L. and N. President Maps Tour Of Mobile Terminals
Mobile July 15 President W Mapother of the Louisville and Nashville railroad arrived for an inspection tour of waterfront terminals. He conferred with local commercial leaders on port conditions and said business conditions were returning to normal slowly.
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Mobile
Ala
W. 4B. Mapother
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
City
Mapother
Probe May Follow Austin Charges
Mobile July 15 The sensational charges against Conrad Austin chief of the state law enforcement department involving the jury of Mobile countys circuit court adjourned last week may trigger a probe as jurors seek legal steps to prove or disprove the charge of the state law enforcement head.
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Mobile
Conrad Austin
State Law Enforcement Department
Circuit Court of
Wage Cut Shake in California Metal Trades
The California Metal Trades association announced a wage reduction effective August 2 affecting about fifty classes of workers, averaging 10 percent. More than 25 000 workers in shipyards and other industries are affected. A prior 10 percent cut was made November 24.
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San Francisco
California Metal Trades Association
Singing Convention to Meet in Lyerly Georgia
Lovers of old-time songs may hear a Sacred Harp singing convention in Lyerly Chattooga County next Sunday. The event features Professor J D Whitehead presiding and “Sindy” Wooten of Trion as a teacher with dinner on the ground.
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Lyerly
Chattooga County
Sacred Harp Sincine
South Summerville
J. D. Whitehead
North Georgia
Sindy” Wooten
Trion
Ah Oma
Plan for General Strike is Dropped in Textile Mills
Charlotte July 15 officials announce no plan for a nationwide strike in textiles. Thomas F McMahon president United Textile Workers says current strike remains limited to three mill chains in Charlotte Concord Kannapolis North Carolina with about 3000 workers out since June 1. Atherton cotton mills and Charlotte spinning mill to close next Monday for an indefinite period due to lack of orders.
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Charlotte
N.C
South
Thomas F. McMahon
United Textile Workers of America
Concord
Kannanakia
N. C
McMahon
New York
Atherton Cotton Mills
Charlotte Spinning Mil
Virginia GOP Sees Supremacy for White Race
Norfolk Va July 15 Henry W Anderson of Richmond nominated for Virginia governor by the Republican state convention, which had only three Negro delegates. The platform pledges moral over political solution to race questions. Louis P Summers says the plank means white supremacy in Virginia, noting white majority owns most property.
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Norfolk
Henry W. Anderson
Richmond
Virginia
Joseph R. Pollard
Bascom ‘Slemp
Joseph L. Cropper
Louis P. Summers
Abington
Summers
One Per Cent Duty Placed on Hides
The Senate noted the Payne Aldrich bill did not tax cow hides. In a five hour adjournment and eleven hour session, Democrats failed to secure a vote on amendments. Representative Garrett urged closing debate while Republicans pushed two more hours. A roll call showed Republicans voting to quit as the day ended. Thirty one members participated as debate centered on hide duties under Fordney bill priority. A next vote is planned for Thursday in the house proper. Uncle Joe Cannon opposed free list hides in a one minute speech.
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House
Garrett
Tennessee
Uncle Joel Speaks
Fordney
Joe’. Cannon
Offlinois
Ways and Means
Georgia Retailers Oppose Soft Drink Tax Measure
A Georgia assembly document urges rejection of a proposed one cent per drink tax on soft drinks sold by bottlers and retailers. It argues revenue uncertainty unfair burden on dealers, difficulties in collection, and potential loss of business volumes, urging lawmakers not to adopt the tax. The resolution seeks wider distribution of tax responsibility.
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Yedera
Eame
ATK
Fonds
Georgia
American envoy Herrick arrives in Paris in rain and pageantry
United States ambassador Herrick, after presenting credentials to President Millerand, caused a Paris downpour as rain ruined his top hat and parade attire. Cavalry escorted the envoy along the Champs Elysées while crowds cheered Vive Agreek, and the One Hundred and Third Infantry gave arms in the Elysee courtyard. Premier Briand accompanied Herrick to the palace for a friendly chat before formal remarks.
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United
Neiieam Coeret Apondent
Paris
Herrick
the Elysee
Champ Elysees
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Elysee
Aux Champs
Briand
Millerand
Weeks to Confer With Henry Ford on Nitrate Plant
Washington July 15 officials will hold further talks with Henry Ford regarding his bid to buy the nitrate plant and lease the Wilson and No 3 dams at Muscle Shoals Alabama. Secretary Weeks said negotiations are preliminary and will be expanded with Mellons Hoover and other experts before final decisions.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Weeks
Ford
Commerce
Houston
Treasury
Mellons
Hoover
War
America's First War Hero Comes Home in Casket
Evansville Indiana July 15 America's first world war hero James Bethel Gresham returned home in a flag covered casket. His two companions who shared the first raid on the German lines stood guard again as he rested. The city observed two moments of quiet hour long tributes and a five minute silence.
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Evansville
Ind
America
James Bethel Gresham
Rioting in Belfast Leaves Two Dead and Dozens Hurt
Fast this morning armored cars patrolled the streets as police and military met at city hall in a conference with leading townspeople. Acute trouble erupted last evening in York street and North Queen street, with several civilians wounded and authorities intervening. Reinforcements from adjoining areas were contemplated as military presence expanded.
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York Street
North Queen Street
Belfast
Ansley Park Cree league reorganized at club meet
Ansley Park Cree league re organized Friday night at Ansley Park Golf club. J Merriam elected president Dr Grady Clay vice president J Hope Tigner secretary treasurer. Old constitution readopted with allowance for all residents to join. Discussed need for a new school and how pondssue proceeds should be shared. Major D F R McClatchey endorsed for city council but not running. Special committee named to promote progress: Goodhart Parker Watta Fisher Nalley. Next meeting set for August 4.
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Ansley Park
J. Merriam
Grady Clay
J. Hope Tigner
Aeeting
Pondssué
D. FR. McClatchey
League
Highth
Hoffman
Eighth Ward
McClatchey
Board of Park Commissioners
Harry Goodhart
R. H. Parker
George Watta
Carl Fisher
Lawton Nalley
Black man Romeo Henry sentenced to hang for murder
Titton Ga July 15 Special Romeo Henry alias Kemp a Negro convicted in superior court of the serious case of Hiny Johnson another Black person was sentenced by Judge Eve to hang August 26.
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Titton
Romeo Henry
Kemp
Hiny Johnson
Eve
Hundreds Search for Negro Youth in Elmore County
Montgomery July 15 Hundreds of Elmore County residents are combing the woods for John Lovejoy an 18 year old black man wanted for an attempted assault on a white woman near Tallassee earlier today. The victim fled with two children to safety as the assailant pursued before retreating into the woods. Deputy Sheriff LM Strength and Law Enforcement Officer J H Golden are coordinating efforts to seize him amid mounting tensions.
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Montgomery
Ala
Tuly
Elmore Countlata
John Lovejoy
Tallassee
J. H. Golden
Return Is Predicted To American Plan By Hotels
Chicago on July 15 members of the American Hotel association predicted a return to the American plan by most hotels at the convention here. The plan offers guests a balanced menu and advance knowledge of the bill, with meals served in the hotel where they stay.
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Chicago
American Hotel Association
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