Board absolves pilot Ames in Morristown air crash
Investigation ordered by Secretary Weeks reviews the Morristown crash that killed seven, exonerating Lt Stanley Ames. The three army aviation officers found the accident unavoidable due to a violent thunderstorm, with no structural failure, and the report notes Ames had no chance to avert the disaster. A Curtiss company call for full investigation into the Eagle aircraft follows.
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Washington
Morristown
Weeks
March
War Department
Stanley Ames
Board of Investigation
PF. Scanlon
Army Aviation
Langley Field
Stanton
Ames
Wiliam C. Ocker
Paul T Wakins
L. M. Wolfers
Morgantown
Scanlon
Mancher
Army Air Sere
York
Curtiss Aquaplane and Motor Corporation
Ioternment
Curtiss Eagle Army Airplans
Cotton acreage at twenty year low signals tough season
The report notes lower cotton acreage across several states with declines in Arkansas North Carolina and Georgia. Weather and labor issues hinder planting while insect pressure remains a threat. Some improvement in Texas and other states offers cautious optimism for growing season ahead.
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Coyotes
Oklahoma
Arkansas
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Missouri
Texas
U. S
University Seeks Alumni Support For Growth Needs
The university reports overcrowded dorms with over 1,200 students, far beyond the 376 capacity. Administrators urge alumni aid to fund new housing and expanded laboratories and classrooms to meet charter provisions.
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University of Geor
England Japan alliance stance tied to open door policy
The article discusses whether a renewed England Japan alliance would pull England into Far East affairs with the United States observing. It notes Japanese leaders’ statements that Article Four could apply to both powers, not targeting a third. U.S. officials see no need for alarm as the pact develops, preserving Anglo American restraint and open trade aims.
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England
United States
U. S
Great Britain
Bryan
Washington
Cech Spring-Rice
Commons
America
Jaren
U. & and Great
Britain
Japan
Asia
India
Belsheviam
Far East
Free Health School to Present Concert at Cable Hall
Robert Bryan Harrison announces a grand operatic concert for the Free School of Health at Cable Hall Saturday night at 8. The lineup includes Nora Allen formerly with Chicago Grand Opera, Mike Natalie Hammond a gifted Atlanta soprano, Sign E Volpe Italian conductor and pianist, plus Edith Gsbrom and Virginia McRee as aesthetic dancers. Only 500 tickets available and are selling fast at Cable Piano Co or 413 Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
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The
Cable Piano Company
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Diplomas Awarded Tuesday To Fifty High School Boys
Fifty members of the Boys High School graduating class received diplomas at a Tuesday ceremony in the Wealey Memorial auditorium. W. W. Gaines presided, with music by the Boys High Orchestra and mandolin club. W. F. Dykes praised faculty and alumni, noting many Atlanta leaders are Boys High graduates, and commended Principal H. O. Smith. Ten graduates earned distinction. scholarships to universities were awarded. Walter Colquitt Carter, Jr. won the all around student cup. The program included invocations, addresses, and the valedictory by A. Shamos, with class orator W. Calhoun Carter, Jr. and a list of 60-plus graduates.
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Boys’ High School
Wealey Memorial
W. W. Gaines
Board of Education
Boys’ High Orchestra
W. F. Dykes
Atlanta
Boys’ High
Achor
H. O. Smith
Mr. Smith
A. Shamos
W. C. Carter
E. A Hartsock
W. P Heath
B.C. DeSaussure
Williams Takes Oath of Pauper in Filing Appeal
Covington Georgia May 31 special McFohn and Williams owners of the Jasper county murder farm file an appeal after taking the pauper’s oath in the legal action.
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Williams
Covington, Ga
McFohn & Williams
Jasper County
Planter Williams Faces Georgia Supreme Court Appeal
Reports say wealthy planter Williams signed a sanper oath to seek a new trial in the Georgia Supreme Court. His sons Marvin Hyland and Leroy sold over eighty bales of cotton on the plantation before fleeing the state during the trial. The case burdensome with trial costs and plantation losses left the property heavily incumbered. Dr Gus Williams now runs the plantation as Williams serves a life term for the murder of former employee Lindsey Peterson.
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Sanper
Georgia Supreme Court
Newton Superior Court
Williams
Marvin
Hyland
Leroy
Bissaly
Supreme Court
Gus Williams
Willams
Lindsey Peterson
Bryan to Run for U S Senate from Florida
Washington May 22 Colonel William Jennings Bryan formally announced in New York that he has made Florida his home and plans to run for the United States Senate against incumbent Park Trammell. The move aligns with Bryan's long standing ambition to represent Florida in the Senate if he cannot pursue the Presidency.
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James A. Hollomon
Constitution
Taleigh Hoel
Washington
Willliam Jennings Bryan
New York
Ilorida
Colonel Bryan
United States
Senate
Park Trammell
Bryan
Alf Jennings
Florida
Rivals for Hand and Girl Quarrel Ended in Shootings
Fred Bush of Covington, Ga, was shot twice by Virg Tayjor, a 24 year old taxi driver living at 55 Richardson Street, on Carnegie Way in front of Waller's weiner stand. The alleged quarrel over a girl led to Bush's minor injuries and his arrest for disorderly conduct, later released on bond. Taylor surrendered to police after a dramatic escape, claimed Bush struck him first, and was bonded on a charge of shooting at another man.
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Fred Bush
Covington
Virg Tayjor
Richardson Street
Carnegie Way
Waller
Weiner
Bush
Taylor
Cartwright
Johnson
Ellis and
Peachtree Streets
Bonds Sold to Bank in Elberton
The recent issue of $65,000 city bonds for Elberton Ga was sold to the First National Bank of Elberton at nearly par. The bank, nearing completion of a $159,009 building, will move into it tomorrow.
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Elberton
First National Bank of
Hlberton
Test Comparison With Oakland Six As Value Leader
A promotional automotive ad extols the Oakland Six, urging buyers to compare with rivals. It highlights the car's overhead valve engine, aluminum pistons, smooth cylinder bores, precise piston fit, and claimed superior economy, power, and safety. Prices listed: open cars 1145, closed models 1815. Pontiac-Michigan.
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Oakland
Pontiac
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