Wisconsin wets hail narrow vote on Tucker repealer bill
Madison June 7 Wisconsin wets won a 47 to 43 assembly vote to engross the Tucker Seponser, a move toward repealing the Sever son prohibition enforcement act. Assemblyman Lindahl then withdrew a resolution commending Gov Al Smith for signing New Yorks dry law repealer, while dry supporters claimed opposition was frightened by the slim margin. Senate action is expected to kill the bill, with Sen Severson saying 16 of 33 would oppose it. Blaine likely to sign if given chance. reference to a 18th amendment referendum and La Follette affiliations noted.
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Anti Weevil Bug Found At Work Near Statesboro
Anguata Ga June 7 Visitors from Statesboro report a quaint tale of an insect in cotton fields near Augusta said to destroy boll weevils. Descriptions liken it to a devil horse or praying mantis as locals claim it attacks with precision, though it harms cotton little and seems to multiply.
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Governor Trinkle to Open Memorial Work in Atlanta
Virginia Governor BE Trinkle and party head to Atlanta in mid June to attend Confederate memorial events at Stone Mountain. The visit includes former Governor Henry Carter Stuart and a Trinkle address at the base of the monolith. Work to carve Robert E Lee on the stone is slated to begin around June 19.
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Modern Pirates Infesting South American Coast
J W Millar purser of the Ryokai Maru reports pirates infesting the South American coast en route to Chile. He cites attacks near Antofagasta and aboard the nitrate ship DuPont, with multiple slain and injured crew members. Millar compares these raids to historic galley galleons and says pirates boarded, killed a boatswain, and fled into the sea after a knife and pistol exchange.
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What Did King Tut Eat In Ancient Egypt
A reader asks what formed the principal foods of ancient Egyptians during Tutankhamen’s era and how dinners were served and guests entertained. The Washington bureau invites further questions for factual answers.
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Irish Grey Fox Abandons Rush For Open Fight
London dispatch reports Eamonn De Valera emerging from underground to address Dublin crowds. The move signals a shift from guerilla tactics to political propaganda for the republican cause, possibly reviving Republican movements while challenging the Free State. Continued on Page 9, Column 2.
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Dunlap Memorial Gift From Macon
A subscription of 1006 dollars by the children of the late Captain Samuel Scott Dunlap of Macon was announced by the executive committee of the mental association. The gift, given with five Dunlap sisters, will place the captain on a bronze tablet in Memorial hall as part of the Founders Roll.
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Leading a Dog's Life in Kansas City Wedding
A Kansas City wedding featured a groom chained with a dog collar and fed by a dog chain as a ritual to “read a dog's life.” Friends supported the gag as the couple’s prank, with the groom, Jack Hatz dubbed “The Tachy Man,” led through the downtown in a dog ambulance and to the breakfast by a chain.
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Germany seeks amicable reparations settlement through note
London reports say Germany intends no further note exchanges with the allied powers and hopes for informal talks at an international conference. Berlin also outlines a plan for annuities totaling 1.2 billion marks annually from 1927 if no international loan is available.
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Atlanta mayor accused of playing politics by McCalley
McCalley defends the board of education against mayor Walter A. Sima’s charges of reckless extravagance over a 300 expense allowance for Superintendent Willis A. Sutton’s western school tour. He says economy questions should focus on other departments, not education, and calls the mayor’s stance politically motivated. Continued on page 2, column 4.
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Empress Zita Seeks Aid From Ambassadors Amid Poverty
Paris reports ex Empress Zita, former ruler of Austria Hungary, appeals to the council of ambassadors for financial help. She is described as poverty stricken, living on 40,000 Swiss francs yearly from charity, with most jewels gone or stolen by swindlers. Italy and Spain respectively urge aid and permission for her to reside in Villa Pianore, her birthplace.
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Notorious Anarchists And London Criminals
Sir Philip Gibbs, noted publicist, previews next Sunday’s feature in which he details interactions with London anarchists and criminals. He promises the famed Sidney Street encounter and an interview with Dr. Crippen and Ethel Le Neve, marking a premier article in this paper’s magazine.
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English business man completes 108 consecutive performances
London on June 7 a young English businessman set a new non stop record by watching 108 consecutive performances of the musical Rats. He earned his reward by marrying the show's star.
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Suspected Causes of Shanghai to Pekin Express Attack
The international inquiry led by Brigadier General W. D. Connor seeks to determine if a political plot sparked the May 6 Express attack and whether train crew knowledge or the armed guard resisted bandits. Bandits patrol Tssochwang, while Padzuku mountain air reconnaissance has paused. German missionary Father Potte returns after explanation.
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Six Dry Agents Held In Greene County Jail
Six prohibition enforcement officers charged in Greene county warrants, tied to the Jepp Smith murder cases, remain in Greene county jail awaiting court orders. Federal habeas papers were issued to determine jurisdiction between state and federal courts. The six named officers were taken into custody Thursday morning and housed in the jail.
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Taliaferro County
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Greenshore
J. W. Powell
Prohibition
Georgia
T. Q. Sturdivant
Economic United States of Europe Proposed to Solve Postwar Problems
Minneapolis economist John F. Sinclair argues for an economic United States of Europe as essential to postwar recovery. He contends political leagues fail to restore trade and currencies, cites tariffs and passport barriers dividing 48 nations, and urges free work and exchange across Europe with united economic policy and international trade recognition.
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France Rejects German Reparations Note As Unacceptable
Paris reports France declares the German reparations note entirely unacceptable and offers no real progress beyond prior proposals. France criticizes lack of passive-resistance abandonment, unspecified total, and the idea of an impartial commission that could undermine Versailles. Officials note answer depends on other allies. a collective response may be aimed for if aligned. Washington confirms an official U S test of the German proposal was before the allies.
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Why the Weather Explains Tornado Power and Path
Dr Charles F Brooks secretary American Meteorological Society explains tornados as violent convection like hail. A funnel forms from dust debris and low pressure, reaching speeds possibly around 500 mph, with typical diameters near 1,000 feet and travel of 20 to 50 mph for about 25 miles.
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Local Thundershowers Forecast For Georgia Area
The weather forecast calls for thundershowers in Georgia on Friday and probably Saturday with no change in temperature. Report includes temperatures, rainfall, humidity, and past 24 hours’ precipitation figures, noting a dry and wet bulb reading and relative humidity around 0.90.
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