Indiana Delegation Backs Governor Marshall for President
The Indiana delegation to the Democratic National Convention is instructed to present Governor Thomas R. Marshall as the only choice for president. Samuel M. Ralston is nominated for governor after Frank J. Hall withdraws on the first ballot. Wm. P. O’Neill wins the lieutenant governor nomination on the fourth ballot amid tariff and pension plank debates.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Indianapolis
Indiana
Samuel M. Ralston
Lebanon
Frank J. Hall
Rushville
Ww. P. O'Neill
Mishawaka
Payne-Aldrich Nct
Custom House
Temperance committee left trail of booze in state house
Jackson Mississippi March 21 A great deal of amusement surrounds the state house as empty whiskey bottles and other refuse appear among documents and official papers from the temperance committee. The bartender’s supply is missed yet the bottles arrive from downtown as the capital builds a debris trail. Mississippi remains a dry state.
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Temperance Committee
Jackson
Miss
State House
Beteer
Fire Captain Smith Killed On Run To Blaze
Birmingham report states Captain FHL A. Smith of fire company No 2 South Highlands died when his automobile fire engine ran over him while responding to a blaze at 1812 St Charles Street. He was crushed under the rear wheel, suffering lung and heart injuries and a fractured skull.
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Birmingham
Ala
Fhl A. Smith
South Highlands
St Charles Street
Convict Lynched While Being Taken to Hawkinsville
Cochran Ga March 21 Homer Howell a negro convict at work in a camp a mile outside of Cochran killed guard Joseph Coody and wounded another. In a mob of fifty along the road Howell was dragged from a transport, strung to a pole, and riddled with bullets. Authorities fear further trouble and have placed extra guards around the camp.
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Howell
Bee
Coody
Hawkinsville
Cochran
Hewkinsville
Parole Law Extended to the Life Termers
Washington March 21 The house passed a bill extending the parole law to prisoners in federal penitentiaries after fifteen years of penal servitude The measure was introduced by Representative Howard of Georgia and recommended by Attorney General Wickersham
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Washington
House
Howard
Georgia
Wickersham
Howard touts Underwood as party leader since war
Hon William Schley Howard, U S congressman from the district, arrived in Atlanta for two days and planned to return Saturday evening to Washington. He will then go to Annapolis at the invitation of the Maryland legislature to endorse Oscar W Underwood for the Democratic nomination With other southern congressmen he addressed Georgians and praised Underwood as the ablest party leader since the war. He has written campaign letters nationwide and reports strong support for Underwood in Mississippi and Georgia promising renewed campaign vigor.
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William Schley Howard
Congress
Atlanta
Washington
Maryland
Annapolis
Oscar W. Underwood
Howard
Atlsnans
Democratic House
Underwood
Mississippi
Wood
United States
Percy
Ed Vardaman
Georgia
Aaron Morris Killed Protecting Mrs Cohen
A barber Aaron Morris was killed by a knife attack after aiding Mrs L Cohen near 87 Gilmer Street. The incident occurred about 9 PM as Cohen was confronted by a drunken assailant. Morris pursued the attacker to the corner of Gilmer and Courtland Streets, was stabbed in the chest, and died at Grady Hospital around 11 PM. Police could not identify or describe the assailant at the scene. Continued on last page.
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Mrs. L. Cohen
Gilmer Street
Mrs. Cohen
Aaron Morris
Mra. Cohen
Mra. Morris
Morris
Grady Hospital
Hood
West
Veterans Parade in Macon to Honor Memorial Day
Macon Georgia March 21 United Confederate Veterans to hold May reunion parade in Macon. Lt Gen C Irvine Walker commander in chief met reunion officials to decide on parade length amid veteran concerns about health and a call for a large public march. Walker backed a shorter route but did not want to cancel the parade.
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Macon
United Confederate Veterans
C. Irvine Walker
Charleston, & C
The
Confederate Veterans
Walker
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce home fund nears goal
A Jubilee dinner at the Piedmont hotel announced $84,650 raised of the $100,000 needed to purchase the M.C.A property at Pryor street and Auburn avenue. Subscriptions surged with gifts from Asa G. Candler and major Atlanta firms, bringing total stock to about $85,000 and pledges to reach $100,000 by tonight. Leaders urged backers to guarantee final funding as the drive continues.
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Aa Pormance
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Piedmont Hotel
Pryor Street
Auburn Avenue
Gunset
Ageo
Chambercat Commerce Realty Company
Ase G. Candler
Chamber of Commerce
Atock
Atlanta
Piedmont
Georgian Terrace
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Southern Ruraliat
Keely’s
Rich's
Chamberlin-Johnson-Dubose Company
Davison-Paxon-Stokes Company
Ad Mon
Chamber of Commerse
Merchanta and Manufacturers’ Association
evéHine
Wilmer L. Moore
Moore
Asa G. Candler
Pnis
Mr. Candler
Relatives blame drunken dentist for man's death
Rome Ga March 21 Special relatives of Gordon Wheeler a young Lyerly Ga merchant claim he died from blood poisoning after an intoxicated dentist pulled his tooth badly mutilating his mouth blood poisoning followed and Wheeler died in a Rome hospital last night investigators may pursue damages as a result the dentist was said to be intoxicated during the procedure
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Rome
Gordon Wheeler
Lyerly
Wheeler
Woman Tracks Husband in Atlanta Money Fight
Mrs Daisy Grace arrives in Philadelphia to secure property before husband Eugene H Grace, dying in Atlanta, could use power of attorney to deprive her. She blocks his control, robs his vault, and travels to Atlanta to face trial. She tours offices, secures deeds, and plans early trial while authorities confront the custody of assets.
Why That's You Mamma Cries the Blind Child Upon Reunion
Philadelphia report details a poignant reunion as Grace Mire Grace meets her blind 18 year old son Webster Ople at his aunt's home after an eastern trip. The boy, hearing of her visit, navigates toward her and exclaims, Why that's you mama, in a tender moment amid confusion over her absence and a letter. The scene ends with grace kissing her son as her attorney hints at needing sleep.
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Britt Craig
Philadelphia
Webbie
Webster Ople
Webster
Newnan
Third Person 15 Now In Case In Grace Shooting
A mysterious third person enters the case around the shooting of Eugene H Grace at his Seventh Street home. Mrs Grace claims she knows who fired the shot and says this will be used as key evidence by the defense as Mrs Grace faces trial. Police and reporters witnessed Grace’s comments as he was moved to St Josephs infirmary. Continued on Page Two.
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Eugene H. Grace
Seventh Street
Grace
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Constitution
Philadelphia
Mrs. Gratela
Ohn
Owens
Dainty reunion as Grace returns under bail in Philadelphia
Dramatic homecoming unfolds when Grace arrives with mother Ulrich after release from Atlanta Tower. Ulrich greets her, Grace pleads innocence while embracing, and reporters swarm as her attorney fights to control access. Grace, 32, formerly twice married, was free on bail for shooting her second husband.
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Britt Craig
Philadelphia
Grace
Ulrich
Atlanta
Mrs. Grace
Grace Woman Denies Guilt in Philadelphia Shooting
Mrs. Daley Grace declares her innocence and says she will face trial to prove she did not shoot Mr. Grace. She loves Eugené and plans to return to Atlanta, asserting she seeks only justice and will endure persecution until cleared. She insists she will be acquitted and regrets being pursued.
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Britt Craig
Philadelphia
Mary
Grace
Atlanta
Philiadelphis
Atlante
Philadelights Among
Weather Prophecy: Rain and Cold Across Georgia
A weather forecast notes rain in Georgia on Friday night with much colder air moving in. North and central portions expected the coldest spell, while the southern areas see a milder drop. Saturday brings further cooling, with moderate to brisk northwest winds and a chilly regime overall.
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Georgia
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