Two of Highest State Officials Under Charges
Springfield July 24 The bitterest political feud in the state ends with indictments of Governor Len Small Lieutenant Governor Fred Storling and Vernon Curtis banker. Charged with conspiracy embezzling and misusing state funds running into millions. Bond set at 50900 to secure appearance at trial. Grand jury found two sets of books vault fund and safe fund and an ingenious scheme to dodge banks required by law. The terms reflect a climax to a long political struggle between rival Republican factions.
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MKNIGHT TWICE VICTIM OF MOB OF MASKED MEN
J W McKnight a plumber was twice flogged by masked men near Timpson and Cent re Texas. He said he recognized four assailants from a prior beating and was later arrested for carrying a concealed weapon. He was taken from a deputy sheriff near Timpson and beaten again while in custody.
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British Proposal For Irish Peace Due Tomorrow
London July 20 British cabinet spent two and a half hours planning the Irish peace terms. Lloyd George said the proposals would be submitted to Mr de Valera at tomorrow's conference. The offer, drawn on generous lines, faced financial hurdles but gained broad cabinet support after Treasury review. Sir James Craig’s Ulster stance remains uncertain as Smuts stands ready to travel again if needed. De Valera hosted a reception for Irish executives in Britain.
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Amateur photographers enter for $1000 Constitution contest
Interest grows as amateurs prepare to submit pictures for the Constitution's $1,000 snap shot contest. Atlanta dealers offer lessons, locals raid tripods, and entries include quirky subjects like The Apartment Rubber Plant and Baby Pulling Cats. First prize is an Autographic Special with lens and accessories. 116 Kodaks and cameras await winners.
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Nurses Resignation Follows Grady Hospital Board Action
City council committees accepted the resignation of Grady Hospital nurses superintendent Miss Lilian Nelson after the medical board’s recommendation. Steve R Johnson faced no formal charges though friction in administration was noted in press reports. Miss A B Feeback was named Nelson’s successor as hospital capacity expands by 160 beds across Butler street.
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Payne to Face Jury Wednesday in Bribery Case
W. I. Payne of the Atlanta detective department, suspended, will go on trial in Fulton Superior Court Wednesday on a bribery charge. He is the first officer to face trial from the investigation by the grand jury and council committee. Payne allegedly accepted 200 a week for protection at a blind tiger. The case is among indictments returned after questions of legality were raised and then settled in open court. The July August term limits action to trials within the term or nol pros.
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Convicts Charge They Are Treated Worse Than Dogs
Birmingham Alabama July 20 Solicitor Joseph R Tate said he would investigate after a written complaint from state convicts at Rosedale alleging guards assault them without provocation forbid showing wounds to camp doctors and cock their guns threaten their eyes and hit them with pistols they also say they are not fed adequately and live at the mercy of camp flunkeys
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Joseph. R. Tate
Rosedale
Peach County proposal faces adverse report in Georgia legislature
A Georgia House constitutional amendments committee held a lengthy hearing on the bid to create Peach County, drawing opposition from Jules Felton who accused corrupt influence and a Georgia-wide county‑creation scandal. Despite appeals from supporters, the panel voted 18 to 10 against the measure and sent it to a subcommittee. The session featured debates over population shifts from Houston and Macon counties and involved figures such as Emmett Houser Layton Sheppard Sam Nunn and John Guerry.
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Emmett Houser
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Louis W. Brown
Ralph Newton
Sam Nunn
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Booze Running Featured In Murder Trial
Witnesses in the Sullus McIntyre case testified to whisky runners bringing liquor from mountain regions into Atlanta. The 28-year-old white defendant faced trial Wednesday for the murder of William Tamlin, with testimony focusing on bootlegging networks and the supply chain reaching the city. The record described runners and customers as part of the alleged motive and operational backdrop of the crime.
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Sullus MclIntyre
William Tamlin
Charges Dropped Against Leader of Agriculture
Senator L C Brown failed to appear before the agriculture committee to press charges against Commissioner J J Brown over alleged irregularities in the department. The committee recommended no action on the investigation resolution, noting the lack of authority to compel witnesses or cover expenses. The commissioner thanked the committee, denying any misconduct and asserting proof existed to clear his name.
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Gifford Pinchot and W B Greeley to Arrive Today
Gifford Pinchot and W B Greeley are set to arrive today for the third Southern Forestry congress in Georgia. Gov Hardwick welcomed delegates at the Piedmont hotel assembly hall, calling for reforestation and better land use as the conference opens its three day session. President Harding's letter of regret was read by J H Pratt, noting interest in forestry work and its public usefulness.
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Culver First to Pay Entrance Fee for August Primary
John A Culver seeks the second ward councilman seat, the first candidate to pay the entrance fee to qualify for ballot printing. The fee was set by the city Democratic executive committee subcommittee. Culver’s 850 dollars were delivered to Marvin F Roane, with two opponents listed as Fred OC Manoo and Dr P T Moon, who back police reform.
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Jones Narrow Escape Helps Atlantan Qualify Open Meet
Washington crowds pack Columbia for golf qualifying day as Bobby Jones and Leo Diegel contend with Jim Barnes leading after a steady round. The piece notes Jones’ early start and Diegel’s performance amid a highly charged stadium atmosphere.
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Allied officers press for U S intervention in Silesia
London reports authoritative circles say formal suggestions call for American entry into the Upper Silesian dispute amid fears of open hostilities. French, British, Italian commissioners urge reinforcements for occupation troops. France seeks urgent allied council meeting around July 27 as Briand weighs responses.
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Mutilated Bodies Of Murdered Pair Found by Hunters
Hunters in Sonesboro Ark report the discovery of two mutilated bodies, an unidentified woman and an 11 year old girl, found nude along a bayou eight miles east of town. The woman’s head was partly severed, arms tied to a tree, and bloodied brush nearby indicates a fierce struggle. Personal items including a torn pocketbook and a money order receipt were found. identification scraps were present. An inquest will be held tomorrow to attempt identification before burial at the site.
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Primary election date fixed and ballot referendum urged
The city democratic executive committee voted to set the municipal primary for August 31 after a meeting on Wednesday night. They approved a referendum to elect heads of city departments by popular vote if the majority supports it, excluding some chiefs. The plan also considers aligning the election with a potential tax increase vote, contingent on Georgia Senate action.
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Weather summary: local showers and cooler trend
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