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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1924
Page
12
Spanish Colonel Fermin Espallorgas and Major V Casajas paused their touring of American schools with a stop in Atlanta after a military parade by Boys' High students. They plan to inspect the University of Georgia in Athens next, praising the students' discipline and skills.
Georgia voters backed a two year legislative term change with strong margins across 578 precincts. Peach county led for the constitutional tax exemption measure, while other amendments on tax offices coastal payment and Savannah and Brunswick bond issues also received sizable support. Final county tallies showed wide approval with reports still coming in from outlying areas. Bell and Edwards win in congressional contests as results unfold.
Fragmentary OCR lists circuit names and officials including Rome, Southern, Southwestern, Toombs, Western circuits with names Claude AL-Smith, M. L. Felts, H. H. West, BR. Sy Foy and mentions Stone Mountain and Tifton circuits.
The victory gives Coolidge Dawes a likely first term as a governor with an apparently safe majority by midnight. Idaho’s Borah won easily, La Follette conceded early in many states, and Republicans predicted strong gains in Congress while Democrats wait for final returns.
A fragmented report from Iowa to Texas indicates party shifts with Morris Sheppard appearing re-elected in Texas and Senator Couzens seen safe in Michigan. Early returns suggest Democrats trailing in the South while northern races show mixed results with no clear gains for Beawate.
Officers H. P. Higgins and M. L. Stivers pursued F. L. Jackson of 213 Madison Ave after a high speed run near Great Park. Jackson resisted, kicked Higgins, and hurled him through the windshield. Jackson was subdued and charged with speeding, operating under the influence, and disorderly conduct. Higgins suffered minor cuts.
Funeral service for Andrew Woolley 68 Atlanta wholesale grain merchant and president of A C Woolley and Company will be held at 2 p m from his residence 189 Techwood drive Rev J B Mitchel officiating interment at West View cemetery He died suddenly at home Tuesday after being found dead in bed His survivors include two daughters Miss Virginia and Frances Woolley of Atlanta and two sons J Albert Woolley of Los Angeles and A Price Woolley of Atlanta He had lived in Atlanta 33 years and was active in St Mark's Methodist Church and Gate City lodge No 2 BF and AF M Corp.
Ded Moiniea Iowa November 4 The close senate race between W Brookhart Republican and Daniel Steck Democrat drew chief interest in early returns. Steck led Brookhart most of the night up to 1 a m. more than 6 000 votes ahead from 1097 precincts. City returns show Steck strength while Brookhart backers expect farm votes to shift the result. Coolidge leads La Follette among presidential contenders early this morning.
After a three day delay Allanta school teachers and employees received October pay. The city note for 350000 payable January 1 1925 was accepted by clearing banks. Only half the funds arrived as the rest will cover the November payroll due December 1. Mayor Lima was absent delaying receipt of the loan and returned to sign, saying he thought his signature was unnecessary.
Mary Crane four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Crane of 681 West Peachtree street recovers from slight injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by Dr Henry M Meiehee in front of her home Sunday The child was taken to Davis Figher hospital for examination and later returned home
The Hoosier club of Atlanta moves tonight's meeting to Mrs. Fredj Seanling 59 Penn avenue due to the death of Mrs. Moore’s father in New Albany Indiana and her attendance at the funeral.
University of Missouri President Dr Stratton D Brooks scathingly labels district teachers as hench warmers pusayfooters off-siders screech owls weet pullers and rabbit chasers saying they hinder modern education. He urges harmony with current educational plans. The rest of the text offers an unrelated cooking tip about cheese.
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