Probe of Highway Board Is Ordered
Thursday morning sessions of the legislature featured a Senate resolution for a special commission to investigate the state highway department. Senator Stephen Pace introduced and secured unanimous passage, saying the probe follows statements by Chairman John N. Holder that all department work and records are subject to full investigation.
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State House
Senate
State Highway Department
Stephen Pace
Thirdteenth
Pace
John N. Holder
Contested Georgia Vote Sparks Joint Committee Probe
A Georgia legislative session details a contest over election results with a special joint committee of senators and representatives to hear evidence from Baylor and Harrison amid calls to throw out the contested vote. The Consolidated Gate lists votes for governor and other state officers while lawmakers debate tax and highway measures and invite participation in civic events.
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Columbus
Stephen Pace
G. A. John
J. B. Moore
Appling
C. F. Pope
Walker
W. BR. Jones
Meriwether
Tex
Baylor
Harlor
Boase
W. W. Mundy
John Camp Davis
J. M. Mayo, Jr
Mitchell
Frank A. Holden
Clarke
Thomas F. Fleming
Hanrock
Joseph B. Cumming
Richmond
Clifford M. Walker
Generalilliam A. Wright
Guyt
Benton
Thize
W. A. Spear
House
Senate
George M
Congress
Apier
Bordwick
Mace
G. W. Langford
Langford
Cooler Weather Scheduled Today for Atlantans
C F von Werrmann local meteorologist scanned forecasts and announced cooler weather for Atlanta due to northwest waves. After days of thundershowers and intense sun, residents are promised relief with possible rain on Friday per a Washington weather note for Georgia.
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C.F. von Werrmann
Atlanta
von Herrmann
Wair
Washington
Georgia
Woman Identifies Alleged Slayer of Patrolman Griffin
Cleveland, June 28. Mrs Agnes Brie t identifies John L Whitfield as the man who borrowed a shovel on May 11, the day Patrolman Dennia Griffin disappeared. Whitfield admitted knowing nothing about the shovel at first but then said he sorrowed it for another man who buried Griffin s body. He refused to reveal that man s identity.
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Cleveland
Ohio
John L. Whitfield
Dennia Griffin
Agnes Briet
Whithelt
Griffin
Wise Money Bypasses Dempsey Gibbons Plans For July Fight
The article notes that after promoter talks in Atlanta and Elks board settlement, a July 13 match between Harry Greb and Jeff Smith gains no odds due to cautious betting. It also discusses Dempsey Gibbons toward a likely clash, Willard Firpo as possible rivals, and a Birmingham dispute where managers Evans Tompkins clashed, sidelining Proto Wilson and hurting Alabama boxing. Babe Herman status query ends with Boston Red Sox owning him.
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Harry Greb
Jeff Smith
Wise Money
Elks’ Convention Board
P. L. Provano
Atlanta
Shelby
Montana
Jack Dempsey
Tom Gibbons
Ae State
Dempsey-Gibbons
Dempsey
Jack
Willard
Firpo
Rickard
New York
Larry Greb
Greb-Smith
Wilson
Proto
Birmingham
Magic City
Jimmy Proto
Claude Wilson
Dave Evans
Tommy Tompkins
Evans
Tompkins
Birmingham Athletic Club
Alabama
Tommy
Pa” Stribling
GA Summer School Wins in a Close Game at Athens
In Athens on June 28 Fred Sule led the University of Georgia summer school team to a 1-0 victory over the Perrin Athletic team of Atlanta. Sule pitched well with strong infield support from Richardson, Middlebrooks, and Moore. A key three-base hit by Powers drove in the only run, though a misplay at second base briefly disputed the score. Blackstock and Mumford contributed solid defense and offense. The series continues tomorrow with Elberton the next opponent amid a large crowd and American Legion convention events.
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Jine
Fred Sule
University of Georgia
Perrin Athletic Team
Atlanta
Sule
Nathan Richardson
Lash” Middlebrooks
Moore
Pat Powers
Richardson
Bam
Tubby
Walton
Niels-Altrock
Eliss
Umps
Blackstock
Mumford
Shore
Bull Dogs
Elberton
American Legion
Rhe
White
Vandergriff
Harper and McWhorter
National Carbon Co team defeated in Manchester game
In Manchester Georgia on June 25 the National Carbon Co of Atlanta lost 10 to 2 to the local team. Each side had 10 hits while visitors posted 2 errors and the home team none. The Carbon squad, famed in Atlanta semi pro circles, impressed with sportsmanship and clean play despite the setback.
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Manchester
Spe
National Carbon Company
Atlanta
Banquet to honor Adair at Atlanta golf event
Perry Adair a recent southern golf champion will be honored at a July banquet by the Atlanta club officials. The dinner shifts from July 5 to July 7 to accommodate Adair and Bob Jones at The Grange’s new course. Invitations go to Atlanta golf clubs. reservations at 8 dollars until July 4, with dinner at 7 and optional play at Druid Hills the same day.
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Birmingam
Fol
Atly
Adair
Bob Jones
Grange
Druid Hills
Atlanta
Driver Dies in Truck Crash in Bessemer
Jake Hogg, 20, was killed instantly when his truck overturned in a ditch after skidding off the road in Bessemer. He sustained a broken neck and other head and body injuries. Ted Wanburn of Woodward Ore mine, riding with Hoge, escaped uninjured.
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Bessemer
Ala
Jake Hogg
Ted Wanburn
Woodward Ore Mine
Hoge
New Circuit Organized by M D Gleason in Ninth Ward
The LD L Wallace league, formed last night with four clubs, honors L L Wallace of Atlanta parks. Teams named after notable local figures include Asa G Candler, Walter B Sims, L C Jennings, and Rufus Vann. George Woodson, Bill King, William Orgain, Leonard Austin lead captains. President Red Barron elected. schedule set to be released. all games to be played at Candler Park.
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M.D. Gleason
LD. L. Wallace
L. L. Wallace
Atlantac
Asa G. Candler
Walter 8. Sims
Atlanta
Bill King
Bill
JL. C. Jennings
L. C. Jennings
Jennings
Ninth Ward
William Orgain
Copenhill
Rufus Vann
Leonard Austin
Red Barron
Candler Park
Javallace
Dr Nicolson Shows Slight Improvement
Dr William Perrin Nicolson, a prominent Atlanta physician, has been ill for several weeks and was slightly improved last night. An infection began in one finger during a recent operation and spread to all fingers of the hand. he has stayed in bed with a fever for two weeks.
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William Perrin Nicolson
Atlanta
Nicolson
Stand of Britain surprises U S on liquor ship plan
British stand complicates efforts to curb smuggling as officials doubt Congress would amend the Volstead Act to permit through traffic. Washington weighing whether to pursue treaty power or legislative route. Liner Rochambeau arrives with large liquor cargo after seals broken. other ships under British warrant face possible action.
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Atlows
Hughes
State Department
Congress
United States
Washington
Barely Recognized By Friends Says Mrs Ford
Mrs Ford describes dramatic recovery after taking Tantac three times daily for three months. She suffered persistent indigestion weight loss and nervous strain, then regained appetite weight and energy, now sleeps well and runs her household smoothly. She praises Tantac as a life changing remedy and recommends it to friends. Sold by druggists with no substitutes. over 87 million bottles sold.
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LaGrange
Walter F. Ford
Third Ave
Columbus
Gna
Ford
Birkenhead Presses U S Over Liquor Seizures On British Ships
Lord Birkenhead, in the House of Lords, urged calm, diplomatic action and a test case in U S courts concerning American liquor seizures on British vessels at New York. He warned against silence and pressed for mitigated enforcement that preserves commerce while honoring American policy.
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Tondon
Lord Birkenhead
House of Lords
United States
New York
Lloyd George
America
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Birkenead
Dori
Supreme Court of the United States
Spain
Gloria Crashes Ride Ends in Weathered Night Drive
In a moonlit escape gone wrong Gloria and companions race home from a party in Crossways. A reckless drive ends with a terrifying crash as the car careens down a hill, leaving Gloria pondering escape from her troubles and the fate of those inside.
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New York
Gloria
Mimi
Richards
Gloria Airs
Crossways
Receiver Asked for New York Canning Jobbers
New York June 28 An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court this afternoon against U H Dugan Ios Company, jobbers in the canning trade, alleging inability to pay debts estimated at about 300000.
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New York
Feder & Court
Iate
U. H. Dudag Ios
Rade
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