Senate Battle Heads To Vote In Georgia Legislature
In a tense prelude to today’s roll call, J Randolph Anderson leads John T Allen by a narrow edge as both camps claim caucus support. The Anti-Saloon League prompted further debate with a letter asking how either candidate would back the Webb act provisions in Georgia.
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Kimball House
J. Randolph Anderson
State Senate
John T. Allen
Judge Allen
Senate
Anderson
Coucus
Savannah
Itg
Judge Alien
H. M. Dubose
Georgia Anti-Saloon League
Atlanta
H. M. Duxose
Randolph Anderson
Rev
What Kind of a Job Do You Want A Classified Ad
A young dressmaker answered a help wanted dressmaking ad from The Constitution Classifieds. She placed a short three line notice for 15 cents and was offered a position the next day. The notice urged readers to submit similar three line ads and offered Bax 4.1 as the contact.
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Young
Bax
Smith denies aiding Leo Frank defense in Mary Phagan case
Washington reports claim that Senator Hoke Smith might join Luther Rosser and Frank's counsel in the Leo M Frank murder trial. Rosser Haas visited Washington to learn about Frank's early life and associates and to meet Smith who denied any plan to engage in the case. Smith said he is too busy with tariff and currency work and did not accompany them to New York.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Hoke Smith
Luther Rosser
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Frank
the Haas
National Pencil Company
Rosser
Haas
Brooklyn
Capitol
New York
Senator Smith
Ytta
Smith
Hass
Senate
New
Explosion at Husted Milling kills four in Buffalo
Four men confirmed dead with four unaccounted after a blast tore through the Husted Milling elevator in Buffalo. Sixty injured, many critically, as fire and flying debris leveled the wooden structure and damaged nearby grain cars. A boy was killed by a passing car amid the chaos.
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Buffalo
Husted Myling Company
Michael King
Henry Vetter
John Conroy
Husted
Halt
Policeman 75 to marry 35 year old bride in Macon
In Macon Georgia on June 2 75 year old police veteran L M Avant said he would take a leave to wed Lizzie Gibson 35 daughter of a Monroe County family. Lieutenant John Davis reacted with shock then congratulated the couple.
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Macon
Speciacy
Forsyth
L. M Avant
John Davis
Davis
Avant
Lizzie Gibson
Monroe County
Slaton to Deliver Oral Inaugural Message
Governor elect John M. Slaton plans an oral inaugural address in joint session of Georgia's General Assembly, reading no written message to the houses. The speech will include most recommendations for the year, with ceremony details and mansion handover lasting through the inauguration events.
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John M. Slaton
General Assembly
Georgia
Slaton
House of Representatives
Fish
Supreme Court
Brown
Wilson
Marietta
Fig
Cherokee County
Man Leaps To Death From High New Triage Site
Cleveland on June 24 reports Joseph Pucci a 73 year old resident of Youngstown climbed to the top of a new high level triage plot and committed suicide by leaping to the paving 160 feet below.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Joseph Pucci
Youngstown
Mrs Armor Predicts Saloonless Nation
Mrs Mary Harris Armor spoke at the First Methodist church in 1924 predicting a saloonless nation as state wide prohibition grows. She cited public sentiment, aligned anti alcohol groups, and ten states in the dry column, warning liquor interests of potential confiscation and destruction of business.
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Mary Harria Armor
First Methodist Church
Umit
Liquor Forces
Damocles
Razor Not a Weapon Says Southern Court
Jackson Mississippi June 24 The supreme court of Mississippi ruled that a razor is not a weapon but an implement of toilet The decision upheld the conviction of Dantus Brown in a case involving a razor used in a dispute The ruling clarifies weapon status for common grooming razors in legal contexts
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Razor
Southern
Jackson
Miss
Supreme Court of Mississippi
Dantus Brown
A. Pesto
Brantley Will Represent Railroads Before ICC
Congressman William G. Brantley is named to represent the railroads of the southeastern United States before the Interstate Commerce Commission. He will advise on the physical valuation of railroad property, a project the ICC estimates at fifteen billion dollars. Brantley and two associates will be supported by the Atlanta firm Brantley Jones and Brantley with offices in Washington. Brantley, a Democrat from Brucewick, has served in public office since 1889.
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William G. Brantley
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlanta
Fledmont
Washington
Brantley
Southeast
Brantley, Jones & Brantley
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Democratic Party
Congress
Brucewick
Woodrow Wilson Needs No Props Says Cannon
Richmond Indiana June 24 Former Speaker Joseph G Cannon declares President Wilson is a lusty infant who needs no props He calls him the whole show presidents cabinet and party and says he can speak for himself. He notes Wayne county elected the Progressive ticket last fall and predicts the bull moose movement will fade by 1918 with many disavowing it.
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Richmond
Ind
Woodrow Wilson
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Cannon
Earlham College
Wilson
Congress
Wayne
Joe
Wayne County
United Lead to Build $100000 Georgia Plant in Atlanta
United Lead company, headquartered in New York, plans a $100000 plant at East and Bishop streets near Spalding foundry and Atlanta Steel works. The Georgia Lead Works will operate in a 209 foot steel structure, with construction by N J Carr & Co. Contractors starting immediately. Officials say a $60090 eight year payroll is already arranged.
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United Lead Company
New York City
East
Bishop Streets
Spalding Foundry
Atlanta Steel Works
Georgia
Georgia Lead Works
N. J. Carr & Co. Contractors
Children’s Day Prices Highlight Local Stores
Prominent shops advertise special prices on children’s goods with parasols at 25c, socks at 12c or 14c, rompers at 75c, and accessories like skirts, linen dusters, and middy blouses discounted. The flier hints at further bargains across several departments.
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Children’s Soc
No Torn Battle Flags To Fly At Gettysburg
Philadelphia reports warnings to veterans of both sides not to bring torn battle flags to Gettysburg for the fiftieth anniversary. Only the Stars and Stripes may be flown at the encampment, with boy scouts aiding veterans at rail terminals and in handling luggage. Officials say accommodations and rations will exceed original expectations, with over 5,000 tents in place and provisions set for elastic numbers of veterans.
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Philadelphia
Wora
Gettysburg
Fisg
Stars and Stripes
White Slave Case Ordered 10 Trial by the President
McReynolds acquitted by President Wilson in a white slave case amid claims postponement was caused by improper influences. The President orders an immediate trial, with McNab charged and moved to trial without delay.
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McNab
President Accepts McNab Resignation In San Francisco Affair
San Francisco District Attorney John S. McNab resignations accepted by President Wilson after criticism of Attorney General McReynolds. White House to appoint special prosecutors for Caminetti Diggs and Western Fuel cases. Francia J. Heney and two others considered for charge. Cabinet met as full correspondence was made public.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
McNab
San Francisco
MecReynolds
McReynolds
Caminetti-Diggs
Western Fuel Company
Weney
White House
Ming Francia J. Heney
Matt J. Sullivan
Mr. Henry
Buer
Thomas Hayden
Caminetti-Diges
Western Fuel Company Cokes
Anthony Caminetti
Immigration
Mr. McNab
Washington, D. C
John L. McNab
Calo
Crisen
Weather Summary for Georgia Local Thundershowers
Georgia area reports social thundershowers with potential activity Wednesday and likely Thursday. Local reports show temperature ranges with low and high figures, average readings, and past 24 hour rainfall totals. Deficiency from month and year totals are noted as of date.
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Uncle Joe” Cannon
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