Howell urges strict purge of wild factions from Democrats
New York November 28 Social. Clark Howell editor of The Atlanta Constitution urges Democratic renewal through severing alliances with La Follette's faction and similar figures. He faults both inside and outside leaders for weakening the party and names La Follette Johnsons Frasers Broatharts Shipstead Ladds as examples. He cites Jefferson Cleveland Wilson as enduring figures and calls for constructive Progressive methods.
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New York
J—Wava
Democratic Party
Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
Democratic National
Georgia
Royal 8
Copeland
Howell
la Follette
United States
Roosevelt
Washington
Mr. Howell
Efe
la Vollette
Marnus Johnson
Frasier
Vernacular Bible Breathes New Life Into Sacred Story
Boston University professor Albert E Bailey defends Dr Moffatts vernacular Old Testament translation. He argues the new language makes the Bible accessible to youth and helps adults by replacing archaic phrases with vivid images, boosting readability and educational value.
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Boston University
DR. Moffatt
Albert E. Bailey
Boston
Tower of Babel
Babylon
Earth
Opium Conference Breaks as Talks Near Breakup
At Geneva on November 28 the League of Nations opium conference adjourned after a heated clash between American and Indian delegates over US efforts to expand the agenda to include suppression of the opium traffic. India opposed the move, arguing it exceeded the agenda and would require India to curb domestic opium use. The dispute centered on US aims and India’s domestic policy, with the Cuban delegate urging adjournment.
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Geneva
League of Nations Opium Conference
Stephen G. Porter
India
Porter
Campbell
United States
Ported
Bishop Brent
Pastor Kidnaper Fakes Defense In Oklahoma Trial
In Nowata Oklahoma November 28 attorney C F Gowdy for Joseph N Yeats former minister at Allowee conceded in district court that the long sordid story of illicit love and elopement introduced by the defense was false Miss Fields testified that Yeats had told two girls her father was Yeats half brother and that Yeats forced her to elude friends for a possible defense The Fields parents denied the defense claim about paternity and home conditions and testified the man was not the girl's father
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Yeats
Albert Fields
Fields
Burglars Loot Pearson Home on Virginia Avenue
Family visits a sick relative left the Pearson home at 314 Virginia Avenue unguarded Friday night. Burglars entered an unlocked window and stole six suits a dress and a handbag. Detectives McCrary and Portwood investigated, with no arrests by late Friday night.
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C. H. Pearson
Virginia Avenue
McCrary
Portwood
Ohioan in Grady Dying of Wound
A. G. Bennett, about 45, was rushed to Grady hospital after a pistol bullet lodged in his left lung. He gave conflicting home addresses, claimed either Cincinnati or Youngstown, and said the gun may have exploded accidentally. He later spoke of being in Atlanta seeking work. A 42 caliber double barreled derringer and two empty shells were found. one bullet entered his body. Detectives Evans and Wheatley investigated the mystery of the second shell.
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A. G. Bennett
Grady Hospital
Cincinnati
Youngstown
Ohio
Bennett
West Hunter Street
Grady
Atlanta
Bennet
Evans and
Wheatley
Dubois Predicts Red Revolution in France
Cardinal Dubois warns of a communist threat in France in a leaked declaration published by The Semaine Religieuse. He cites the Jaures pantheon ceremony, a 20 000 strong communist display with red flags, and urges Catholics to act to defend religion and country.
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Paris
Assocated
France
Cardinal Dubois
Semaine Religieuse
Cardinals
Agence Havas
Jean Jaures
Jaures
Soviet Russia
Baptist Canvass to Start Sunday in South
Nashville announces an every member canvass of Southern Baptist churches starting Sunday November 30 and running to December 7. The effort aims to fund at least 15 million dollars for general missionary educational and benevolent programs for 1925 and to complete payments on the five year Baptist 75 million campaign.
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Nashville
Tenn
Baptist
South
C. E. Burts
Southern Baptists
Burts
Answering Call Man Faces Dead Woman in Brooklyn
New York November 23 police answered a mysterious telephone call and went to Miss Louise Hollis widowlike spinster in Decatur street Brooklyn where they found her unconscious on the floor amid ammonia fumes. The doors were locked from inside and access was gained from an adjacent building. A bottle of ammonia lay nearby and despite efforts she died. The mystery of the telephone call remained unsolved.
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New York
Louise Hollis
Decatur Street
Brooklyn
Miss Hollis
Theyere
McDowell Declared Insane and Committed to State Asylum
Feant McDowell, serving a life term for killing his parents in St Petersburg last February, has been adjudged insane and committed to the state insane asylum at Chattahoochee after a commission found him incurably insane. He previously confessed to burning his two sisters to death in Decatur, Georgia.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Feant McDowell
Raiford
St. Petersburg
Chattahoochee
Blitch
McDowell
G. F. Manus
Lake Butler
J. L. Chalker
J. 8. Colson
Gainesville
Hirtch
Tallahassee
Mercy
Arison
Chatker
Decatur
Frank
South Carolina Defeats 39 Local Constitutional Amendments
In Columbia on November 28, South Carolina voters rejected 39 local constitutional amendments affecting county and school district programs for roads and other improvements. Each amendment failed by two to three thousand votes, jeopardizing county road projects such as Olanta Lake City and Johnsonville highway work and the Pee Dee river bridge. York County’s $2 million road bond issue also failed due to the same defeat, likely limiting the road commission to about $1 million in bonds.
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Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Florence County
Olanta
Lake City
Johnsonville
Pee Dee River
Godfrey's Ferry
York County
County Road Commission
Three Days Cough Warns of Dangers Promoted Remedy
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a quick remedy for chronic coughs and colds. It claims creosote-based emulsified treatment soothes inflamed membranes, kills germs, and aids recovery from lung troubles. Money refund offered if no relief after following directions.
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Twofeld
Mediical
Creonmlsion. Co
Fighting in Sudan Deepens Amid Mutiny and Cairo Turmoil
Reports from Cairo and Khartoum describe mutinies by Sudanese troops amid political crackdowns after the assassination of Sir Lee Stack. Egyptian officers’ withdrawal blamed for unrest. British forces clash with mutineers at Khartoum hospital, with casualties on both sides. Egypt’s student protests resume as authorities detain nationalist leaders.
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St. Andrew's Society
Khartoum
Ziwar Pasha
Cairo
Sudan
Berpt
Lee Stack Sirdar
Egypt
London
Associated Press
Promi Trent
Zagloul Pasha
Viscount Anenhy
Angloul
Ia Mint
Rameau MacDonald
Inn
Aberavon
Iabor
Baldwin
Great Britain
MacDonald
Sirdar Stuck
Khartum
Khattam
Acta
Minieh
Nile
Beni Stef
Banka
Khartam
Daily Mail
Aagtoul
Sirdar Taddleston
Indictments in Mobile Whiskey Ring Case Reach Many
Federal grand jury isang suspended as indictments surface against prominent Mobile figures including Alfred L. Staples former bank president and Alabama Bankers’ head Robert L Holcombe brother of ex sheriff William H Holcombe Jr and others. Charges include conspiracy to violate prohibition law tariff act by smuggling liquor and bribery of a federal officer with bonds posted ranging from two thousand to fifteen thousand dollars.
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Mobile
Ala
Federal Grand Jury
Alfred L. Staple
Alabama Bankers’ Association
Robert L. Holcombe
William H. Holcombe
Lone Wolf
Staples
M.T Gonzavlas
Alfred J. Staples
Robert L Holenmire
William H. Unscombe, Jr
Bob Ennis
Terey Ho Kearns
Ennis
George Donaghue
China Field Demity
Pant G
Indictments Returnable in Mobile City Court
Indictments were returned against several well known Mobile residents. The sheriff noted a federal sentence and perjury charges connected to a case where a bond of 1000 dollars was furnished. Some capiuses were not served today due to the absence of the individuals from the city.
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Caratag
Mobile
Two Men Acquitted of Murder Charge in Georgia Case
O. O. Golden and John B. Cash were acquitted by a Haralson County jury in Buchanan on a murder charge tied to the August 30 death of Delmar Holcombe. The second trial followed a mistrial in October, with Moses Wright presiding in the Rome circuit.
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Nick
J. L. Robak
Marietta St
Maier & Berkele Inc
Dubois
AK McAhell
Carolina
Sirdor Stack
Baalbek
Syria
Constantinople
Barthek
Damascus
Big Bethel
J. J. Bitler
Stewart Chapel Church
Marcon
Sig Bethel
Luther E. Jones
Reschal
Dixie Limited
Florida
Walton St
Walnut
W. H. Fogg
Healey Bldg
Central of Georgia Railway
Electrical Engineering and Repair Co
Electrical Contractors
Trumbull
Chas. A. Mayer
Edgewood Ave
Telephone
Atlanta, GA
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