Beavers Faces Charges as Atlanta Police Board Debates Suspension
The council police committee heard charges against Chief Beavers amid clashes over a formal inquiry. Verney urged a three to five member probe while Mayor Woodward noted a prior commission’s failed investigation. Beavers defended his conduct as members debated suspending him and appointing Mayo as acting chief.
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Atlanta Artillery Returns Home Today
Atlanta artillery troops return from a government instruction camp near Anniston Alabama after a ten day artillery training period. They dug trenches and practiced open country maneuvers to simulate European battlefield conditions while preparing to break camp Tuesday noon. Captain A J McBride Jr says the unit benefited greatly and plans to return to Atlanta in good shape with no serious incidents.
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Athens Honors Founder of Historical Circles
Athens Ga July 26 The first Mildred Rutherford historical circles will be organized in Miss Rutherford’s hometown with circles named after her. Circles expand to hundreds of southern communities to study correct southern history. Clarke Birmingham funds the pilot while Bliss Rutherford prepares reading lists and a course. Fifty Athens citizens form the first group with Stats Normal and Lucy Cobb seeking to organize circles. Miss Rutherford has received institute invitations from West Virginia Virginia North and South Carolina Florida Los Angeles and Cincinnati to speak.
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Becker's Death Delayed as New Trial Plea Reviewed
New York July 26 Justice Ford postponed Becker's request for a new trial in the Rosenthal murder case. He will rule after briefs filed by noon tomorrow. Warden Osborne was asked to postpone the execution, which could occur this week. The judge indicated he may decide by Tuesday or Wednesday. Bourke Cochran argued the new affidavits show Sullivan conference details and conspirators, while the state countered they do not add new evidence.
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Dublin Highway Meet Marks Enthusiastic Route Plan
Dublin hosts a Dixie Highway meeting marking the proposed Macon to Savannah route via Dublin. Officers were elected for county groups and speakers noted the plan’s momentum, with Dublin named headquarters and road work underway to ready two bad stretches.
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Savannah Chosen by Bnai Brith for District Lodge Meet
Wilmington NG July 26 Savan nah Was chosen for the next convention of district main lodge No 5 Independent Grader of Frat Brith and Hirold Bloomsperg of Richmond Was elected present to succeed Rev IT D Mitoussen of Charleston at a meeting her Lodas of the general committee of the district The district embraces Maryland Virginia North and South Carolina Georgia and the District of Columbia
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Judge Gary Urges Larger Navy and Army for Hawaii
Judge Elbert H. Gary urged the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce to expand U S military power. He advocated immediate military growth, a vast navy, and a much larger army, declaring Hawaii should be fortified as a buffer and prepared to defend itself and neighboring seas.
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Wilson prepares to act on Mexico
Washington reports the United States will take a definite step on the Mexican problem soon. President Wilson weighs several options and may urge General Carranza to reconvene with other faction leaders to seek peace. If Carranza refuses, the plan looks to assemble leaders representing a majority of Mexicans.
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Fire Damages three Story Broad Street Building
Columbus Ga July 36 Special Fire at late hour last night caused about 40000 dollars damage to a three story building on Broad street owned by the Curtis estate The blaze started unknown behind Wills Thomas drug store destroying stock and fixtures The adjacent Scarbrough shop suffered heavy damage The Moose lodge rooms had damaged fixtures but new furniture had not yet been installed Insurance covered about half the loss.
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Montreal Soldier’s Poster Sparks Riot at Champ de Mars
A soldier attempting to address a Champ de Mars meeting flashed a recruiting placard reading Three hundred men wanted. The crowd surged toward him before police and nearby soldiers dispersed the mob. one man was arrested amid the disruption.
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Kaiser Considers American Note Amid German Talks
Berlin July 26 The imperial chancellor Dr von Bethmann Hollweg conferred with the emperor at headquarters as the American note was discussed The note’s significance remains uncertain and no formal reply is planned The outcome of British negotiations over interference with American trade will influence German policy and officials deem the note brusque and unlikely to ease German American tensions
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Prizes Offered to Destroy Zeppelins
London on July 26 reports five thousand dollars each for the first airship destroyed in the air. Baron Nichelnam offers the reward today, naming Gritham, and fears of zeppelin incursions prompt the prize.
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Fixing the blame for boat horror
Chicago reports progress in federal state and city investigations into the Lastland disaster. Coroner's inquest begins as officials tally dead and missing, determining if deaths may rise past 1000 while efforts to account for passengers and crew continue.
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