May reduce number of saloons in Macon
Macon Ga November Special The supreme court decision allows near beer saloons to operate if they avoid intoxicants The city contemplates reducing licenses from seventy five to thirty and moving operations inside fire limits While some push higher licenses others warn of temptations to sell stronger drinks Local leaders push tighter rules to curb blind tigers and improve tax and public order The county and city would cooperate to shut down illicit saloons and enforce sobriety laws The mayor and council plan to decide on the new license ordinance and revenue estimates soon plus petitioners urge blocking licenses for violators of prohibition The Macon Law Enforcement League seeks bonds and stricter screening for saloon operators Judge Miller returns stateside from arbitration duties in Ecuador and heads to new assignments with pay and staff details clarified The mandamus case to force a near beer license for Cassidy proceeds with hearings and potential wide impact on license issuance for others on the county prohibition records
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Macon
Supreme Court
Ana Sity
Macon Law Enforcement
Leas
League
28000 Cotton Bales Reported at Americus Warehouse
In Americus this week about twenty eight thousand bales of cotton had been received at local warehouses up to last night with the season’s receipts running above last year’s by mid November. The crop value grows with the rising price, aiding farmers of Lumber County though concerns over finances and trade loom due to grain and seed byproducts.
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Americaa
Americus Warehousea
Iss
Lumber County
12 Weary Willies Now Doing Time on Sumter Gang
Americus on November 21 reports a dozen Weary Willies landed in the Sumter chain gang after riding the rods into the city. Eight are white and four are black. all were sentenced by Judge Harper to three months in the gang or a $40 fine. Only one paid fines, relatives in Birmingham securing his release.
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Americus
Mecca
Cites
Chain Gang
Harper
Birmingham
State Veterinarians Convene in Athens
Georgia and Auburn officials meet at the seventh annual Georgia State Veterinary Association session in the State College auditorium with Dr W W M Burson delivering the Cation address. Chancellor Barrow and President Soule spoke, with Dr Peter Bahnsen noted as secretary and state officers elected to lead the convention.
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Acheng Ga
Georgia
Auburn
Labame Polytechnic
Univrsity of Georgia Animal Industry Department
Georgia State Veterinary Association
State College
WW M Burson
Barrow
Soule
Peter Bahnsen
Joan Bscully
Americus
A H_ Kothe
Athens
GO N Mathis
West Point
J T Schwencke
Thomasville
H D Carnes
Atlanta
Peter F Bahnsen
Chnies
Pickens Corn and Canning Clubs Meet
Jasper Georgia November 21 Special The Pickens County Boys Corn club and Girls Canning club held their annual fair and exhibition. Nearly 100 boys and as many girls attended with winners named for cash prizes and scholarships.
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Jasper
Pickens County Boys Corn Club
Curis Canning Club
Luther Aled
Clarence Allred
Gordon Hammick
Frank Elgyod
Athens
Denny Mullins
James Brown
Sam Carney
Ora Kox
Ella Pool
Dora
Almaarne
Claude Low
Rose’ Striplin
Bessie Duncan
Macon
Bret
Tate
Atlanta
Tra
Governor McSlaton Busy Day in Columbus
Governor John M Slaton visited Columbus on November 21 meeting local clubs and organizations. He spoke to about three thousand people, urged support for boys corn clubs girls canning clubs and poultry raising, and attended events at Green Island Ranch and various clubs before departing for Atlanta.
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Columbus
Green Island Ranch
Jordan
Captain J
Slade
OC Elmo
Lue Wassugee Club
Fair Stounds
Wus Woges Club
Liks Club
Womans Reading Club
Ton Henry MN Gosthchiny
Guv
Arnor John Mc Slaton
Columbus Tatr and Poultry Associaion
Columbus Board of Trade and Citizens
Atlanta
Black man dies at 103 in Dublin Georgia
In Laurens County Georgia a Black man named Andrew Isler died at 103. He spent his life in Laurens County and before the Civil War was enslaved by D F Scarborough. His elder brother died earlier at 105. The family reportedly lived to advanced ages, and his mother was said to be native of Africa. The community recalls him as unusually honest and truthful.
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Dublin
Andrew Isler
Laurens County
D F Scarborough
Africa
Supt Slaton Invites Harwell to Make Case
William M Slaton, Atlanta superintendent of public schools, says it would cost at least 10 400 to repair furnaces in schools to meet the city anti smoke ordinance. He favors compliance but lacks funds and hopes Chairman Harwell will pursue action in recorder's court. He believes the city must provide money for education and repairs.
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William M Slaton
W W Lotspiech
Slatton
Harwell
City Smoke Commission
Recorders Court
Klaton
Atlanta
Broyles
Smoke Commission
Lone 15
Tinsley Blames Confidential Man In Fraud Trial
Savannah November 21 Fleming D Tinsley charged with larceny pleads innocence and blames Terry Hall a confidential man of the firm under indictment for irregularities He says his firm used check kiting to avert financial trouble and cites Savannah Trust Co losses from the methods The trial opened with arguments at six oclock with the trust company prominently involved and the firm failing on misleading security papers
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Savannah
Fleming D Tinsley
Trim
Trust
Tinsley and Hall
Terry Hall
Tinsley
Tinskys
Savannah Trust Company
Savannah Trust
Smith to Return to Atlanta Penitentiary
Smith, a Bible County farmer, faces a longer federal term after a Florida judge convicts him of counterfeiting attempts. He has prior convictions for whert distilling and was found with molds used to produce twenty five dollar gold pieces in a home raid. The verdict urged mercy, with sentence to be imposed tomorrow morning.
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Macon
Atlanta
Smith
United States District Court
WB Shepherd
Florda
Juru
Bible School Plans Observation Day at Ponce de Leon
Bible school observers will join special services at 9 20 Sunday on Ponce de Leon Avenue Elle school. Devotional by Superintendent Arthur B Caldwell, lesson period, then living services at 10 15. Program includes songs by various ensembles, readings, and hymns led by teachers and students.
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Ponce de Eon Avenue
Elle
Arthur B Caldwell
Scat
Doreths
Philathes
Weather predicts fair day for football game
The forecast calls for fine weather today with pleasant conditions for the football event. Outlook suggests continued clear skies Sunday, but next week may bring a significant storm with tar and cold winds sweeping toward the city, likely affecting plans and travel.
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Vihuish
Gudlion Mennto
Atlanta
Undefended Divorces Heard Next Monday
Judge Bell of the superior court will begin the hearing of undefended divorces next Monday. The clerk of Judge Bell’s court is reviewing all cases this week and hopes to close the calendar by noon. The list is not unusually heavy.
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Superior Court
Judge Bells Court
Local sleeping car to Chattanooga via Southern Railway
Train service from Atlanta departs at 8 20 p m and reaches Chattanooga by 7 30 a m staying in the city overnight sleeping car supplied by Southern Railway with early morning arrival.
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Chattanooga
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Will Ask Early Trial for Factory Sweeper
Attorney for Jim Conley plans an early trial request for the factory sweeper linked to the Phaegan murder case. Judge Hill advanced the case. Wilam Smith may file a written demand and argue before sessions next week as the court waits on Frank re trial motion in supreme court.
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Criminal Court
Georgia schools set Arbor Day observance on December 5
Public schools across Georgia will celebrate Arbor Day on December 5. State Superintendent Britton has issued the annual proclamation urging city and county school heads to observe the day per law. Pupils will plant trees and shrubs as a practical Forestry lesson on school and public grounds.
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Georgia
Britton Haa
Boy Raises 110.5 Bushels Per Acre in Coweta County
Sterling Carmichael of Sengia Ga leads Coweta County Corn Club with 11 ½ bushels per acre in the county contest and eyes Atlanta show. Twenty four contestants competed. Carmichael won the prize offered by the Central of Georgia railway as the delegation prepares for the state event.
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Sengia
Coweta County
Banquet in Nashville Promises Georgia Products Day
The Nashville event notes a November 21 banquet described as a gay affair. A chamber of commerce will be organized in the near future to promote local business and Georgia products.
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Nashville
Chamber of Commerce
Supreme Court docket items across Georgia counties
A list of pending cases across multiple counties including Colquitt Tift Berrien Lowndes and Cobb. Plaintiffs include mayor citizens and various individuals while defendants include Rainey Waters McGraw DeVane Alder man and the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway Company among others. The docket references suits in Colquitt Lowndes and adjacent circuits with parties like Camp Lumber Company and Citizens capitalization noted.
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E. K
Adam Beasley
Rocks
A. J
Lawson Et al
Georgia Southern and Horlda Railway Company
Gerea
Lowndes
A. Camp Lumber Company
Citizens’ “Apale of
Valaosta
Receiver Appointed for Americus Y M C A
Judge Z A Littlejohn granted receivership for the Americus Young Men’s Christian Association. Thomas Marshall named as receiver to manage the association building. Building closed after a debt of 18500 prompted by financial shortfall. Court may order sale of the building to settle obligations.
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Americus
Americus Young Men's Christian Association
Z A Littlejohn
Southwestern Circuit
Thomas Marshall
Bulding
Alf Newell to Speak to Railroad Men
The Railroad Young Men's Christian Association names Alfred Newell, Atlanta business leader and teacher of a large city class, as speaker for a Sunday meeting at 3:30. Charley Schults will sing and the association orchestra will lead the song service. A cordial greeting awaits all men.
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The
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Alfred Newell
Atlanta
Charley Schults
Association Orchestra
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