School Board Fires Teacher Sparks Public Protest
The League of Women Voters met to protest the dismissal of Miss Julia Riordan, principal of Davis Street School, arguing charges were not disclosed and hearings were denied. The group urged the board to state charges and grant a hearing, while a minority defended elected officials and charter reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Chamber of Commerce
Julia Riordan
Davis Street
Board of Education
Miss Riordan
Mra A. Helmer
J. E. Andrews
Wm. N. Hannaberry
Hannaberry
League
Atlanta
Ghostly Port of Missing Ships Haunts New York Sailors
On New York’s waterfront sailors recount ships that vanished over the past year or so including the Wil iam O'Brien the Monte San Michele and the Hewitt. They note other ghosts like the Yate Canadian Maid Fiorina and more, with rumors of war era perils and mutinous crews.
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New York
Carol A. Deering
Portland
United States
Liverpool
Tilbury
Marseilles
Riga
Port Said
Shanghai
Natal
Wiliam O’brien
Rotterdam
O'Brien
New Orleans
France and Canada Steamship Company
France
Edsel Ford
Henry Ford
Ford
Monte San Michele
Genoa
Hewitt
Sabine
Tex
Boston
Gulf Port
Yate
Baltimore
Dunkirk
Cape May
Fiorina
Copenhagen
Esperanza de Laragne
Newfoundland
English
General Horne
England
Fylia
Norfolk
Fifty Years Ago in Richmond Diversified Farming
The Augusta Chronicle notes diverse farming in Richmond with snake crop claims and mentions inmates in local jails and almshouses. Miss O Keefe fired a pistol on Marietta Street, injuring a house occupant while police arrest her. A counterfeit bill passed on Decatur Street and a drunken man described as a terrier pup was arrested at Whitehall Street. Major Madison Bell reports wheat crop failure but growing railroad enthusiasm in northeast Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall Street
Gilead
Madison Bell
Georgia
Frankenstein Federal Reserve Sparks Senate Attack
Senator Smith of South Carolina assailed the Federal Reserve Board over rediscount rate regulation calling it a Frankenstein that risks national finance while the country faces bankruptcy and hunger. Senator Harris of Georgia introduced a 200 million dollar treasury loan bill for the Federal Farm Loan Board with 6 percent caps and 5 percent to the treasury. Senator Heflin of Alabama urged cotton price relief and proposed closing cotton exchanges to curb speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Senate
Smith
South Carolina
Treasury
Federal Farm Loan Board
Harris
Georgia
Federal Land Bank
Anm
Heflin
Alabama
South
Gala Attire Belfast Awaits Coming of King and Queen
Belfast awaits the arrival of King George and Queen Mary as they open the first session of Northern Ireland's parliament tomorrow. The route is decorated from Donaghal Quay to Ulster Hall, with 4,000 troops and 1,000 royal Irish constables guarding the procession amid nationalist tensions. Elsewhere Ignacio Guzman reports being robbed of $12 and a gold watch on the corner of Jackson Street and Highland Avenue by a Black man. suspect at large.
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Belfast
George
Queen Mary
Parliament of
Northern Ireland
Ireland
Dublin
Dukes of York
Donnegal Quay
City Hall
Ulster Hall
Ballymacarrett
Falla Road
Old Lodge Road
Royal Irish Constabulary
Ignacio Guzman
East
Harris Street
Jackson Street
Highland Avenue
Guzman
Atlanta Chosen Convention City For Farm Bureau Meet
The American Farm Bureau Federation will hold its annual convention in Atlanta from November 31 to 25. About 3,000 delegates are expected. An Atlanta invitation praised the city’s railroad and hotel facilities. B A Kelly and I L G Gay have begun planning accommodations and a banquet featuring Georgia products.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Atlanta
John Russell
Atlanta Convention Bureau
James W. Morton
Federation
Chicago
Key
Fred Houser
Dixie
B.A. Kelly
Georgia Farm Bureau
IL G Gay
Agricultural Department of the Chamber
Georgia
Griffin Urged for Postmaster in Atlanta
A. B. Griffin is the favored choice to become Atlanta postmaster as Republican factions seek a nonpartisan compromise. Griffin, superintendent of the West End station, would bring a long service record and broad support among employees. acting Postmaster George C Rogers holds the post now, with Jones having resigned to focus on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Station
Atlanta
A. B Griffin
Washington
C P Goree
Griffin
West End
Barry and
Hart
George C Rogers
Bolling H. Jones
Busin
Thief Fires Home to Hide Robbery at M. M. Kelly House
Eight burglars entered the residence at 9 Brown Place during supper, stealing gold rings and a full wardrobe of ladies clothes before lighting curtains to start a fire. Detectives Whitley and Stone investigated as flames damaged furnishings and three mirrors. The thief moved near the dining room, unseen, while the family ate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Kelly
Brown Place
Whitley
Stone
Minority report blocks Townsend road bill in Senate
A minority in the Senate, led by Watson, McKellar, Dial, and Heslip, files objections to Senator Townsend’s bill creating a federal three member road board. They urge to keep current state aided federal road program and oppose moving to a federal interstate oriented system. They critique changes to project approvals and funding allocation.
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Minority Report
U.S
Senate
Clark Howell, JR
Constitution Bureau
Raleigh
Washington
Constitution
Senate Committee On Post Offices
Townsend
Watson
Georgia
McKellar
Tennessee
Dial
South Carolina
Heslip
Alabama
State Highway Commission of Georgia
Harris
Morgan
Richmond
Thomas
Federal Highway Commission
State Highway Commission
State Highway Commissions
Women’s Short Skirts Blessed By Methodist Bishop
Madison June 21. Bishop Samuel Fallows of the Methodist Episcopal Church told university alumni at commencement that women’s short skirts are a blessing. He declared women are not growing less moral and that the world is improving daily. he is the sole living member of the class of ’62.
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Madison
Wis
Samuel Fallows
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bishop Fallows
Hardwick Urges Georgia Tech Georgia Sports Restart
Senator Frank Manson says Governor-elect Hardwick will push to resume athletic relations between the Georgia Tech and University of Georgia. He urges cooperation over rivalry, noting both are state institutions and promising favorable funding conditions to support any restored schedules. Tech President Matheson unavailable for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Hardwick
Feneral Assembly
Georgia School of Technology
University of Georgia
Frank Mancon
Senate
Hardwick
Tech
Georgia
Manson
South
General Assembly
David C Barrow
K. G Matheson
Peter of Serbia Reported Dead After Week Says Bulletin
The Bulletin reports King Peter of Serbia died three or four days ago, citing Sermion. The Serbian legation and the British foreign office deny knowledge of the death, creating conflicting confirmations and prompting cautious reticence from officials.
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Sermion
The
Bulletin
Near East
Peter
Serbia
Legation
British Foreign Office
Colonial Chiefs of Britain Plead for World Friendship
Colonial chiefs urge pause in arms race and seek broader world friendship as Pacific shifts dominate the stage. Meighen and Hughes advocate responsibility and international talks to curb naval buildup and debt burdens while inviting United States Japan and France to join in restraint. Continued on Page 2.
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A. E. Johywson
United News
London
Arthur Meighen
Canada
Lloyd-George
Imperial Conference
W. M Hughes
Australia
United States
Japan
France
Planes Destroy U-boat in Atlantic Air Test
Aerial bomb salvo from F-5 L seaplanes sank U-117, a former German commerce raider, 50 fathoms deep within 16 minutes of the first attack. The test, part of a joint army navy effort, surprised skeptical officers as 24 planes participated, with bombs dropped from about 1100 feet at 100 mph.
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Henderson
Qtf
Cape Charles
Atlantic
Army
Navy
Davy Jones
Unopposed Clay Pressed For Georgia Senate Speakership
On the eve of the Georgia assembly, Ennis and Neill vie for speaker as Gov elect Hardwick backs Ennis and Clayt Robson supports Ennis. J B Jackson leaves presidency bid to Herbert Clay amid last minute shifts. Judge Harper Hamilton steps aside. Neill gains high backing. Cox claims Ennis’ campaign strengthens with governor’s support fading. About 300 Neill supporters gather as races narrow.
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Georgia
General Assembly
Attock
J. B. Jackson
Senate
Herbert Clay
Harper Hamilton
Cecil Neill
Muscogee
Howard Ennis
Baldwin
Thomas W. Hardwick
Kimball House
Ennis
James E Cox
Nella Campaign
Overnor-Elect
Neill
Cox
Isaac
Hardwick
Robson
Clayt Robson
Weather Ahead Partly Cloudy in Georgia
Partly cloudy conditions expected in Georgia with little temperature change through Wednesday and Thursday.
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Washington
Georgia
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