Fulton County Delegates Named for State Democratic Convention
Fulton county executive committee selects 50 delegates for the Georgia state Democratic convention in Atlanta May 28 1939. James L. Anderson and J Faxon announce Underwood Club pick including G Hutchens to head Fulton delegation. Felder urged as delegate at large. Hutchens may chair the state convention per custom.
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Vention
Watson
Baltimore
Fulton
Fulton County
Atete
Atlanta
Seglcot Oren
Ulton
James L. Anderson
Ad J. Faxon
Fulton Countyerwood Club
Fulton County Committee
State Committee
Underwood
Filson
Bannerison County
Om J MeFwood Club
Atven
Oscar
Mills
Anderson
Paxon
Wood Club
Fugata
Felder
Thomas B. Felder
Georgia
Gutchens
Rela
Jn Rdance
Free
Floyd County
Ema
Wilson in Trenton Faces Campaign Followed by Illness
Governor Wilson's campaign falters after reports of a severe cold and possible breakdown. New Jersey supporters remain divided as national results from Georgia and Florida reshape his nomination prospects. The New York Sun pins blame on insincerity and political excess, while party leaders debate his future plans and leadership qualities.
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Woodrow Wil‘son
Trenton
Everu
Wilson
Georgia
Florida
Maryland
Mississippi
I Il
Eadward
Gropscup
Democratic State Committee of
New Jersey
New’ Jersey
Georia
New York’ Sun
Ernor
Clerks Salaries Put on Record in House Ruling
Washington May 3 A ruling by Representative Underwood makes it in order to place clerks pay on the House payroll as senators are. Some members hire clerical help during sessions and use funds to supplement salaries. The amendment by Representative Bartlett of Georgia sparked debate among FitzGerald of New York and Mann Mehr leaders as Underwood stood to vote.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Representative Underwood
House
Underwood
Congress
Bartlett
Georgis
Fitzzgerald
New iNork
Ceritints
Mann Mehr Jeader
Streets May Get New Names Soon
City officials and chamber member K Kriegshaber urged revision of Atlanta street naming and numbering to fix duplicate street names and poorly marked intersections. Post office reps Hart and Coles outlined delivery delays caused by vague corners and mixed house numbers. Council committee considered city action and possible legislative support to implement a re numbering and intersection signage program.
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F Hataber
Victor’ H. Krtegnhaber
Chamber ‘of Commerce
K. Kriegshaber
McKee
Urs
Atlante
Coles
Hart
Atlanta
Hatcher
Congerl
Koics
Witee
FR. M
Clayton
Roosevelt Rally in Baltimore Sparks Primary Debate
Roosevelt addressed a Lyric theater crowd in Baltimore as Maryland brace for Monday’s presidential primary. He denounced opponents and urged direct election of senators while Taft Clark and Wilson campaigned elsewhere. Washington also moved to curb government employee involvement in campaigns with a proposed $500 fine and dismissal.
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Baltimore
Roosevelt
Maryland
Bamore
Gorenel Roosevelt
Lyric Theater
Tia
Theodore Roosevelt
President Taft
Champ Clark
Judson Hartson
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilsor
Etnor Fhede
Bere Fay
Champ
Montgomery County
District of Columbia
Taft
Washington
Representative Hall
Tennessee
MacVeigh Discusses Aldrich Plan and Money Trust
Atlantic City May 3 Franklin MacVeagh secretary of the treasury told the New Jersey Bankers Association that the house banking and currency committee will likely expose a trend toward concentration of financial power in a few institutions or individuals. He supported inquiry into the money trust but warned congress not to adopt the national monetary commission plan as a basis for legislation and criticized its failure to bar ownership of national bank stock by another bank.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Franklin MacVeagh
the Treasury
House, Banking and Currency Committee
New Jersey Bankers' Association
United States
Congress
National Monetary Commission
Mac’ Cea
Suicide by Cross as Death Sentence Is Pronounced
Ben Green, a Black man condemned to death for killing Aaron Morris, scratched a lifelike crucifix on his cell wall as he awaited execution. Judge J Roan Friday Weirning sentenced him to hang on June 7, noting the crime was wanton and unnatural, possibly fueled by whisky or cocaine, urging vigilant drug enforcement.
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Ben Green
Aaron Morris
Coteine- Bon
J. Roan - Friday Wierning
Roan
Titanic Dead Laid to Rest in Halifax Cemeteries
Fifty nine unidentified Titanic victims were laid to rest in Halifax three cemeteries this afternoon. Four Catholics were buried at Mount Olivet and nine Hebrews at the Hebrew cemetery with proper rites. Forty six were interred at Fairview as a large White Star plot awaits a monument. A formation of one hundred blue jackets framed the lowering of the caskets while Protestant ministers spoke and the Royal Canadian Regiment band played. Floral tributes came from White Star and donors. Canadian army and navy officers attended.
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Halifax
N. S
Mount Olivet
Fairview
White Star
Royal Canadian Regiments
Saul
White Star Company
Canadian Army
Navy
Liszeng
London Tailors Strike Paralyzes West End Fashion
London social life grinds to a halt as the tailors strike spreads from a small start to involve about 15,009 workers. The fashion district, including fashionable men and women's tailor shops, faces severe disruption with projections that 50,000 tailors may be out by next Monday, threatening the opening of the season and forcing military attire to be worn by visitors.
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London
West End
Miners Strike Seems Averted In Anthracite Districts
New York officials of the United Mine Workers report confidence that a strike of 170,000 anthracite miners idle since April 1 has been averted. A general convention is set for Wilkes-Barre on May 14 to consider a tentative agreement signed by subcommittee leaders. If approved workers would return. if not, a further joint conference and another agreement may be pursued for ratification by referendum.
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New York
United Mine Workers of America
Wilkesbarre
White
Green
Tillman Makes Sentimental Appeal in Spartanburg
Spartanburg May 3 1913 Senator Benjamin Tillman one of the United States Senate’s most picturesque figures publishes a patriotic appeal to friends and enemies urging return to his office.
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Spartanburg
Benjamin
Tillman
United States
Senate
Flood Threat Escalates as Mississippi Rises Below Morganza
Panicky conditions spread across the flood zone from Red River to the Gulf as the Morganza levee, a massive barrier, faced possible breaches. Evacuations begin in Melville and surrounding areas while messages warn of possible breaks and the need for emergency preparations.
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New Orleans
Red River
You Des Glaizes
Gulfa
Mississippi River
Bayou Des Glaizes
Gulf of Mexico
Morganza
Misgiasippi
Louisiana
Highland
Baton Rouge
Bayou Sara
Melville
J. A. Loudman
United States Army Fleor Relief Corps
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Weather Prophecy Showers Across Georgia Forecast
Local report predicts showers in Georgia with Saturday and Sunday unsettled. Temperature range expected with low near eight degrees and higher readings not listed. Precipitation and normal values for 24 hours and since month start are incomplete. excess since January 1 noted as inches-e08.
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G. R. Hutchens
W. English, Jr. Brantley, Jr
Harrison Jones
Wareia
Hirsch
John W. Moore
Éhn
E. McCllland
W. G. Humphrey
N. Peek
Jas N. Holioweil
B J. Paxon
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Aprontigen
Senor
Manuel. Calero
Mexico
Has
Treachen Washington
Dias
de Is Barra
Madera
Washingen
Rogtevelt
Baltink
Macveigh
Lea Ee
WERTY
Wilson Counties
A. Hunth
Habersham
Charlton
Ben
Morgarza
Tate
Festal Teches
Birmingham
Boise City
Fo Getoh
Ely
Denver
Eldy
Deri Moines
Clear
Duluth
Eastport
Ston
Clea
Ain
City
Pkcy
Ils
Clay
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