State GOP Ranks Split in Bitter Georgia Convention
In Macon on March 10 the Georgia Republican factions clashed as two conventions met at once in the same hall. One faction backed Walter H Johnson and Macon, the other Henry Jackson and Atlanta. Disorder split chairs, delegates were purged, and police intervened as sessions adjourned amid accusations of illegitimacy and forceful floor fights.
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Henry S Jackson
Roscoe Powell
Woof Johnson AW Timlin
Caaptain Barnes
Jackson Factia
Goree
Tom Avant
Mrs A B Small Dies At Her Macon Home
Mrs A B Small dies at her College Street Macon home after a one week illness from pneumonia. A Rhode Island Browne descendant and Virginia Hardin line, she spent most of her life in Macon, including years in the Collenewuest mansion. She leaves a daughter Mrs Woo Yardman and three sons W E Small J R Small and L C Small.
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Wiping Out Villa Up to Funston on Mexican Border
Washington March 1 Indications late tonight were that President Wilsons order for American troops to reenter Mexico to pursue Villa would be left to Major General Frederick Funston. The plan contemplates dispersing or capturing the raiders and withdrawing once order is restored, with Funston given wide latitude to decide forces and tactics. secretary Baker and war department officials prepared for possible troop movements and border protection, while Funston assessed Villa’s force and routes across northern Mexico.
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American Troops Move to Get Villa
American forces, under General Funston and with Wilson backing Congress, prepare to move into northern Mexico to pursue Villa and his band of about three thousand guerrillas. The mission is framed as aid to Carranza and a punitive action, with secrecy and border defense priorities shaping the plan.
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Get Villa
Macon Saloon Keeper Sentenced to Stockade
Macon on March 10 J B Brooks former proprietor of a near beer saloon on Broadway was sentenced to the stockade after being convicted of violating the bond tiger ordinance. He was fined $200 or thirty days, plus fifteen days in the stockade and bound over to the superior court for violating the state prohibition law. Brooks did not sign the pledge nor surrender whisky in his possession. Best musical play of the year Nobody Home at the Atlanta.
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Fear of Invasion Fallout Delayed Congress Address
The official aims to avoid creating the impression of a planned broad invasion. He will not brief Congress on the subject until the necessity for further important steps becomes evident.
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Negroes of Atlanta Help to Raise Washington Memorial
Negroes of Atlanta organize a Booker Washington Memorial fund committee to raise funds from the colored community for the $250,000 goal. Colored ministers and leaders plan active participation to support the nationwide effort for the Washington Memorial fund.
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Washington Memorial
Booker Washington
Congregations to discuss matter and citywide offering planned
The text notes a meeting to present the matter to church congregations this Sunday with an offering lifted in every city church. Officers elected include H H Pace president Dr Charles Johnson vice president W J Trent secretary and Professor John Hope treasurer. A prominent Negro, Henry Siler, dies after a drug business career. funeral held at Warren Chapel M E Church. He is about 44, survived by a brother and sister.
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W J. Trent
John Hope
Henry Siler
EH Oliver
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