Meador Seeks Re election in Alabama race for lieutenant governor
Montgomery dispatch reports D I Meador, president pro tempore of the Alabama senate, campaigning for re election as lieutenant governor. He argues he holds an unexpired term and seeks Democratic nomination by right and usage, citing Governor Jelks, Cunningham, and primary principles. He notes strong local support and recent letters from erstwhile Cunningham supporters.
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Cunningham
Montgomery
Ala
D. I. Meador
State Baptist Convention
Decatur
Meador
State Senate
Pew
Senate
Jelks
Waynesboro High School Holds Closing Exercises
Waynesboro Georgia June 2 The Waynesboro high school commencement exercises closed last night marking the most successful year for the institution. The Waynesboro News published by Big M Bryan was closed by the sheriff yesterday over claims totaling 65 350 and 3500 with Bryan reportedly out of town and connected to The Common Carriers in Atlanta. Major Wilkins has just moved into a new residence costing about 20000, noted as the finest home in the section.
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Waynesboro
Waynesboro News
Big M. Bryan
Frank M. Hurst
Citizang" Bank of
Bryan
Atlanta
Frank Weldon
Major Wilkins
Sheriff Merrell shifts Carroll County ads to The Advocate
Carrollton Ga June 2 Special The Carroll Free Press had served as official organ during Merrells administration and shared county advertising with Carroll County Times. Yesterday Sheriff Merrell announced The Advocate becomes the official organ, meaning the ordinary s advertisements will be carried there per Supreme Court precedent.
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Advocate
Carrollton
Merrell
Carroll County
Carrol Free Press
Merrells
Free Press
Carroll County Times
Supreme Court
Fatal Knife Attack in Macon Involving Two Men
In Macon Georgia on June 24 Ben Gore and Simon Jackson, both black, fought over Gore's wife. Gore stabbed Jackson in the left side, hitting the lung. Jackson, still alive, attempted to shoot Gore but was restrained by Gore and his wife. Jackson is hospitalized. Gore is in police custody.
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Simon Jackson
Macon
Jackson
Gore
Gere
Baptist State Convention at Decatur Alabama Meets
The Baptist state convention met in Decatur with over 200 delegates. Dr William Blackwelder led devotional exercises and officers were reelected or named, including President J M Mallory and vice presidents Graham and Davis. Presentations included editors and secretaries from various Baptist outlets.
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WN. Prestridge
Louisville
Tip Argus
R. J. Willingham
Richmond
F W. Barnett
Alabama Baptist
8 M
Montgomery
W. Simpson
John Ashcraft
Campaigns for Congress Mississippi County Committees Action
Jackson Miss June 24 Special Hon C C Miller chairman of the Democratic state executive committee of Mississippi says county committees have authority to reorganize into district committees under the legislature apportionment. They can replace old committees by selecting a chairman and secretary, making a state committee meeting unlikely during the congressional campaign.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
C. C. Miller
Democratic State Executive Committee of
Refused new trial then breaks for liberty recaptured
Carrollton June 24 Special Bill of exceptions filed by William Davis to take his case to the supreme court. He awaits a seven year penitentiary sentence for robbery from the April term superior court. After denial of a new trial, Davis escaped the jail, hidden in a closet, then fled the block before being recaptured and re jailed. Davis, from Baltimore, was a show construction manager who robbed and assaulted Robert Williams during loading.
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Carrollton
Gen
William Davis
Supreme Court
Oavis
Harris
Nberty
Merrell
Way
Baltimore
Robert Williams
Williams
Taylor on trial for larceny after trust in Macon
A. M. Taylor, once an insurance solicitor for New York Life in Macon, faces a superior court trial for larceny after trust over funds he allegedly collected on policies for R H Plant. Taylor claims no fraud and says a payment attempt was interrupted by Plant’s absence. he was arrested at a hospital for treatment of a sprained toe from a jump over a fence. Defense lawyers Rogers and Anderson represent him. prosecutors include Brunson Hodges and Hatcher.
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A. M Taylor
R H Plant
New York Life Insurance Company
Plant
Taylor
John P. Ross
Walter Grace
Smoking Well on Alabama Farm Sparks Local Alarm
Residents near Capshaw mountain report two natural oddities within days. A large crack on Capshaw bench preceded a nearby Phillips farm well that steamed for days, tainting water and causing fear among locals including African American residents. Authorities investigate possible shared cause.
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Hunteville
Ala
Jeff
Capshaw Mountain
David Phillips
Masons Grand Lodge Meets At Oxford Orphan Asylum
The grand lodge of Masons met at the Oxford orphan asylum in Raleigh in the largest state orphanage with 350 children. It is maintained by Masons and has long received state funds, with gifts from J B Duke. The atmosphere included charity reports on a new Masonic temple bond issue and plans for a field organizer in education reform. Republicans offer no clear candidate for chief justice against Walter Clark.
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Raleigh
Grand Lodge of Masons
Masons
J B Duke
American Tobacco Company
State Liquor Dealers’ Association
Asheville Masonic Building Company
Grand Lodge
Association For the Promotion of Public Education
South
Moore
Monroe
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Walter Clark
Colored Masonic Meeting Opens 32nd Georgia Assembly
The colored Masonic Grand Lodge of Georgia holds its 32nd annual assembly in Americus starting June 24. Grand Master Butler presides as delegates from nearly 200 lodges attend. Day one features welcome speeches and committee reports in the new grand lodge building serving as its home and as an orphanage and industrial school for colored children.
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Colored Masonic
Americus
Colored Masonic Grand Lodge of Georgia
Phone Outfit Sold in Greenville Auction by Home Telephone
The Home Telephone Company property in Greenville was sold at public auction to satisfy a $10,000 mortgage held by G A Browning and L W Floyd. Floyd bought the plant for $10,200, with two mortgages totaling $5,224. Two bidders, Haynesworth of Greenville and Floyd, participated. Floyd may run the plant but has not issued a statement.
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G. A. Browning
L. W. Floyd
Greenville
S. C
8. C
Home Telephone Company
G A Browning
L. W Floyd
Newberry
H J. Haynesworth
Floyd
Burning store is charged in scene of arson
P H Madden an elderly merchant of Cross Hill Laurens county was arrested in Columbia charged with burning his own store and three others on June 12 Rewards had been offered by the governor and town council Detectives located goods from Madden's store at his home The case includes Cruelty to Animals involving a separate incident in Elberton Ga with a defendant labeled Ector who allegedly killed a horse and dumped it in Beaver Dam Creek. Elberton crops in goom shape and Pythian Officers chosen in Grant's City.
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D. C
P. H. Madden
Cross Hill
Laurens County
Madden
Elberton
Cater Ector
Beaver Bam Creek
Brewers
Ectoc
Elbert
Thia
Grant
Knights of Pythias
Paul A. Cleveland
E. C. Willamevice
Guilt May Not Fasten on Jackson Liquor Clubs
In Jackson Mississippi Judge Powell struggles to indict social clubs for liquor selling. Defense moves to quash as improper and appointing jurists questioned. Witnesses forget incriminating evidence. members refuse to testify, leaving grand jury progress limited. Indictments against ex State Treasurer Stowers and associates risk collapse if club cases fail.
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Jackson
Miss
Robert Powell
Hinds County
Longlno
Frank Johnston
Powell
Johnston
Llegal
Fai
Stowera
Miners Demand Wage Increase In Alabama
Miners and operators in Alabama held a joint session in Birmingham to demand higher wages and biweekly pay. They seek a raise from 55 to 30 cents per ton, an eight hour workday, and a two weekly payday, with a new scale to take effect July 1 amid possible strike actions.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Raines
Freeman Pleads Guilty on Four Concealed Weapon Charges
Atlanta man H K Freeman who enticed Miss Nettle Jones into a bogus marriage in May appeared before Judge Cobb in Athens city court. He pleaded guilty to four charges of carrying a concealed weapon, was fined $50 and costs on each, with twelve months in the penitentiary for the four warrants, and the minister role frame was dismissed.
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Athens
H K Freeman
Atlanta
Miss Nettle
Jones
Cobb
Freeman
Shorty
Stuart's Gin and Buchu for Kidney and Bladder Cure
An advert promises Stuart's Gin and Buchu as a cure for bladder inflammation and kidney troubles. It claims instant relief, benefits to the kidneys, and urges requests, samples, and large prepaid orders with testimonials from many patients.
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Stuart
Taka
Bette
Blunnt Drug Co
P &. Prower
Atlamea
Melon Shipments From Americus
Americus, Ga June 24 Special Watermelon and cantaloupe shipments are strong with about sixty carloads expected. A single grower, C T Broadfield, has twenty five cars ready for shipment. The melon crop is unusually fine this season despite fewer peach shipments.
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Americus
Broadfield
Fight on new constitution sparks suit in Montgomery
In Montgomery on June 44 special the case was filed by Jackson W Giles suing three Montgomery county registrars for 5000 each for denying his registration He alleges officials required a written character certificate from two white men Hezekiah Teague aged 74 of Madison county died at his Deposit home after a 54 year marriage
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Montgomery
Ala
Jackson W Giles
Montgomery County
Hezekiah Teague
Huntsville
Hezekiah M Teague
Madison County
Deposit
Teague
Mississippi Chautauqua opens at Crystal Springs
The ninth annual Mississippi Chautauqua assembly will run July 17 to 31 at Crystal Springs. Forty five lectures and concerts are planned. Opening address by Hon F A McLain of the Sixth District. Intercollegiate piano on the 26th, oratorical on the 22nd, elocution on the 30th, and vocal on the 31st.
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Mississippi Chautauqua
Jackson, Miss
Mississippi Chautauqua Assembly
Crystal Springs
F A McLain
Congress
City Council Allocates 300 Dollars for Rifle Range
Macon city council approved a 300 dollar appropriation to Macon military to help with the new rifle range built for the state shoot next month. Only 3300 more is needed to cover total costs and will be provided promptly.
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Macon
Macon Military
Bishop Keiley Goes to Rome for Papal Visit
Special report from Savannah states Rt Rev Bishop B J Kelley of the Savannah diocese received gifts from both laity and clergy totaling 15 dollars. He will sail from New York on July 5 to Europe for a months long visit to the pope.
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B J. Kelley
New York
Europe
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