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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1924

Page

4

Missing ballot box in Tattnall county sparks recount and hunt

In Reidsville Georgia the sheriff race hinges on locating a missing ballot box believed to affect the contest between Democratic nominee Bacon and Kennedy. A prior recount shifted results, a hearing set for November 16, and ministers in Atlanta mobilize via the Community Chest drive as funds pour in to support road and county government initiatives.

Reidsville Tattnall Bacon Pent Negi Witmer Kennedy Walter W. Sheppard Bex

Result Held to Rebuke Radicalism in Coolidge Era

The piece argues Coolidge holds a strong four year mandate after a decisive election. It predicts Republicans will avoid opposing Coolidge to protect their seats while conservative Democrats stay silent. La Follette and a few radicals may persist, but many lawmakers are wary of voters’ strong mandate to “use the big stick.”

Coolidge Congress Senate Repubican Chout la Follette Coolidize

Chest leaders raise fund total in Atlanta drive

KR Eleazer Capital City land James A Halloman Montag Brothe Craighead spoke of a $227 551 fundraising total. W F Brooks was set to address the Atlanta Dental College while Fonville McWhorter was announced for Forsyth theatre on the same date. Pastor O H ers plans a community Chest Sunday with Marvin Williams Wesley Mendicial church chairing the speakers bureau.

Eleazer Capital City James A. Halloman Montag Craighead W. F. Brooks Atlanta Dental College Fonville

Forward strides seen by leaders in highway district plan

Leaders praise a proposed amendment enabling counties to form highway districts and issue bonds to build main trunk roads. The plan would allow districts along routes such as the Atlanta to Macon highway to finance permanent roads between cities and could extend to other two-point state corridors.

Atlanta Macon Augusia

Reign of Progressives Indicated by Baldwin

Baldwin reserves premiership as first lord of the treasury and leader of the House of Commons. Austen Chamberlain becomes deputy reader of the house. Churchill rises in prominence while Birkenhead takes India secretary. Lloyd George coalition era figures retained with added strength. Laming-Worthington-Evans named war minister. Bridgeman becomes first lord of the admiralty.

F. E. Smith F. 1 Birkenhead Tndia Lloyd-George Baldwin

Baldwin Cabinet Shocks Britain with Churchill Hire

London dispatch reports Prime Minister Baldwin forms a new cabinet that excludes Sir Robert Horne, elevates Winston Churchill to chancellor, and shifts key posts. Austen Chamberlain becomes foreign minister and deputy House leader while Lord Birkenhead gains India duties and Lord Curzon departs. The move stirs divisions among protectionists and die-hards as the government signals tariff reform and cautious stance toward Russia.

Baldwin London Associated Press Haldwin Uan Churchill Robert Stevenson Horne Horns Lord Randolph Churchill Robert Horne Balfour Lord Curzon Foreign Office Austen Chamberlain Lord Birkenhead India Pew Mr. Baldwin Mr. Chamberlain Arthur Steele Meaitland John Gilmour Lord Mustace Percy Douglas M. Hoge Earl of Balfour House of Commons Singapore Russia

Mountain Chains Ablaze in Kentucky Forest Fire

Two mountain chains burned across Irvine Estill county as the largest forest fire in the area neared 700 crude oil storage tanks, threatening widespread damage. The blaze extended across steep terrain, complicating suppression efforts and prompting urgent dispatches from Louisville to warn of possible explosions.

Louisville Irvine Estill County Courier-Journal Lrmea

Rome Ga. ward candidates listed as entries close

In Rome Georgia several city ward candidates retire leaving eleven hopefuls for the city commissioners. Primary set November 12 with election December 2. Incumbents and challengers named. Fred McKay Climer Roser Russell noted as still eligible. Forget-Me-Not day plans outlined by local women’s club for disabled soldiers. Willie Lung, held in Chattanooga, charged with murder in Rome.

Ititution Bureau Masonic Temple Anes Rome S. A Mie- Collough Frances Berrien Barnes O'Dell W. C. Atkinson D. Climer W. J. Roser J. W. Russell G. B. Hawkins R. S. Kennard George Weathers John A. Wilkins H. Gay D. Hanks Peter Burks Women Club Max Kuttner Kuttner James Maddox J.9l. Sulzbacher Women's Club American Legion W. J. Wilkerson Legion Committee Icome RB. E. Wilson G. L Albea Chattanooga Willie Lung Long Shack Crane Crane

Labor Board Test Authority Upheld in Testimony Suit

Federal Judge James J. Wilkerson upheld the railroad labor board s power to compel testimony in matters under consideration. The ruling came in a suit brought by the board against D B Robertson and J L Maguire, with about 100 railway employees affected for refusing to answer subpoenas. The decision preserves the board s ability to seek court redress for noncompliance while noting the authority is not judicial in nature. Attorney Donald R Richberg said the case would go to the U S Supreme Court.

Chicago Associated James J. Wilkerson United States Railroad Labor Board D. B. Robertson Cleveland Brotherhood of Locomotive Firesmen J. L. Masuite Chicago and Northwestern Brotherhood Western Donald R. Richberg Supreme Court of the United States

Jury Indicts Five In Fulton Gambling Probe

The Fulton county grand jury returned indictments against five men for running gambling houses in Atlanta. Indicted are James Gailelis at 19 Peachtree Street George Gailelis at 7 East Alabama Street Jack Latenas at 7 East Alabama and a4 Marietta Street John Alex at 11 Marietta Street and Ed Lee at 87 12 Wenchtree street. Solicitor Boykins said over 100 witnesses testified and more indictments will be presented today as he aims to indict both big and small operators without bias.

Fulton County Grand Jury New Territory Mhursday Atlanta James Gailelis Peachtree Street George Gailelis East Alabama Jack Latenas Marietta Street John Alex Ed Lee Wenchtree Street Grand Jury Boykins

Fulton County Vote Tabulation Revealed After General Election

Official figures on Fulton county voting were released by Claude Mason, showing John W. Davis 7,830 votes, Calvin Coolidge 3,220, Robert Mann Follette 1,579, Gilbert Nations 55, and Herman Faris 20. Governor race totals: Clifford Welker 11,754 and H Bedinger Baylor 273. eight constitutional amendments tabulated with varied results across Peach county and statewide.

Fulton County Claude Mason Democratic Committee John W. Davis Calvin Coolidge Robert Man Foltette Gilbert O. Nations Herman P. Faris Clifford Welker H. Bedinger Baylor Peach County Brunswick Baregastal

Ex-Dowager Empress Declines Banishment Report

Copenhagen dispatch reports Premier Stauning informed the Russian chargé d affaires that Denmark rejects the Soviet government's demand regarding the ex dowager empress. The November 6 communication clarifies Denmark will not expel the former imperial figure.

Copenhagen Stauning Denmark

Brookhart Wins Senate Race by 16 Margin

Des Moines November 6 The Associated Press reports Secretary Ramsay says recounts and official canvass begin next week as Brookhart leads Steck by 1 116 in Iowa senate race. Unofficial totals place Brookhart at 451 523 to Steck 446 407 with late rural precincts narrowing Steck's edge. Complete presidential tally shows Coolidge ahead of La Follette by 256 017.

Des Moines Secretary of Ramsay Associated Press Tonight de L. Herring Smith W. Brookhart Daniel F. Steck Ottumwa Iowa Washington Iown Brookhart Associated Press Steck Coolidge la Fallette Syaltag Davis

Unidentified Negro Found Unconscious On Peachtree Road

An unidentified man about 40 was found unconscious late Thursday on Peachtree Road at Dead Man's Curve near Buckhead. He was taken to Grady Hospital after a head wound and substantial blood loss. Ed Clarke Jr reported the incident to county police as investigators seek the cause.

Peachtree Road Buckhead Grady Hospital Ed. Clarke, Jr Orange’ Street Grady Hapital

Fight Over Donalson Name Stirs Bainbridge Klan Chapter

Farle M. Donalson of Bainbridge Georgia requests the local Ku Klux Klan chapter drop his father John B. Donalson’s name from its chapter title The J J Donalson chapter He cites his father’s legacy and a letter from Erle M Donalson demanding the name change He warns of court action if the chapter refuses and notes prior anti Davis resolutions circulated in the state Klan materials prior to the election

Bainbridge Farle M. Donalson John B. Donalson Georgia Bainbridge Klum J. J. Donalson John W. Davis New York U. S Erle M. Donalson P.O. Box Joam HK. Donaldson Klan Jon B Penuldson Ku Klux Klu Donaldson Imere Lam Julie HE Donsidson Miriam UD. Crew Donalston Donalson

Farmers Suggest Men For Agriculture Secretary Post

Chicago November six President Bradfule of the American Farm Bureau Federation today recommended to President Coolidge a slate to succeed the late Henry C Wallace as secretary of agriculture. Names include Frank C Lowden J R Toward H M Gore J W Coverdale L J Tabor Murray DL Lincoln and Dr Arthur Golbet.

Chicgo Bradfule American Far Bureau Federation Today Coolidge Henry C. Wallace Frank C. Lowden Illinois J. R. Toward H. M. Gore J. W. Coverdale Grain Marketing Lh J. Tabor

Coolidge Leads With Likely 374 Electoral Votes

Washington reports the Coolidge Dawes ticket gaining in New Mexico and Wyoming, threatening to reach 374 electoral votes. Davis and La Follette trails total 136 and 18 with national counts incomplete. Popular votes exceed 15,000,000 for Coolidge, with Illinois and Pennsylvania among states where he clears over 1,000,000.

Washington Coolidge Wisconsin North Dakota Coolidge and Dawes New Mexico Jolin W. Davis Wyoming Corlidge Davis la Fallette Coulidze la Follette Hldge York Illinois Pennsylvania Indiana California Michigan New Jersey Ohio

Tate union heads review ALHQUR fight case list

Tudianapolis November 6 The executive council of the Tate jon Typographicanion adjourned after hearing 83 cases of local organization dealing principally with reorganization following the fight for a 44 hour week in commercial shops. James M Lyne newly installed president presided. Lynch and other officers will travel to El Paso to attend the AF L convention.

EL Paso Texas American Federation of Labor

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