Talk of War and Pacific Coast Fear Over Japanese Citizenship
War talk runs high on the Pacific coast with fears of a Japanese fleet striking key cities. Federal voices oppose the presidents naturalization plan for Japanese and labor groups plan meetings in Seattle, Portland, and elsewhere to protest. Governor Meade also opposes granting citizenship to Japanese nationals amid tensions and potential retaliatory moves from Japan.
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City Councilman Johnson Dies in Wilmington
Edward F. P. Johnson, leader of municipal ownership forces in Wilmington, died this morning after a brief illness. Johnson, a candidate for mayor, had served the city for three weeks and was known for his reform stance and advocacy of municipal ownership.
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Tinews
Threats Against Congressmen Prompt Precautions
Washington reports indicate several members of Congress received threatening letters from African Americans. Discharged Twenty-fifth Infantry soldiers are in the capital. Texas Rep Slayden had urged barring Black troops. A Capitol order bars guns inside for some time. A St Marys church protest featured Rev Morris declaring President Roosevelt cannot dishonor the Black soldiers. The Senate endorsed Penrose and Foraker resolutions seeking information on the troop discharge and the specific order to Major Penrose limiting transfer of troops to Texas authorities. Foraker defended the troops amid accusations of Texas violence and a Brownsville incident.
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Foraker
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Culberson
Witness links brother in law to Dr Anderson death
Coroner's jury hears dying statement from Dr I A Anderson claiming his brother in law James Nelms killed him by cutting an artery while he was held by his wife and mother in law. Nelms jailed awaiting jury verdict as governor heads to Columbus to meet Fourth district agricultural trustees. Meanwhile D R Peteet elected general manager of Georgia Transfer and Storage Company reflecting a surge in business.
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Terrell
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Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Western Electric Company
Atlanta Schools Strained by Student Surge and Aging Buildings
The board of education and Assistant Superintendent Landrum warn that Atlanta public schools are crowded as enrollment grows from 11,395 in 1902 to 14,481 this year, with 800 more pupils expected next year. They urge building new schools and tearing down dilapidated ones to relieve overcrowding and note older schools like Crew, Walker, Lee, Marietta, Ivy, and Fair streets lag behind newer Pryor Street. They emphasize that education remains the best investment, though budgets and salaries have lagged.
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Formwall Street
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Grant Park
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Board of Education
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Landrum
Lee Street
Ivy Street
For Sale at Big Sac: Elegant Golden Oak Office Furniture
Advertisement notes for sale of elegant new office furniture and fixtures in Golden Oak. Location given as 15 East Alabama Street. Copy emphasizes bargain value and asks interested buyers to apply at the specified address.
New Atlanta School Buildings Urgently Needed
A table shows overcrowding in white and colored schools, with many pupils lacked rooms and teachers. The piece notes students moving from Negro colleges to Atlanta public schools to avoid fees and calls for action to address unsafe, antiquated schoolhouses.
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Atlanta
Rosser
Board of Education
Seven Indictments Charging Peonage Returned by Jury
Special to The Georgian Jacksonville Dec 7 Federal grand jury returned seven indictments in peonage cases. Six target F J O Hara of Hodges and O Hara Palatka Fla and one targets George F Burvill foreman for O Hara. Indictments accuse carrying away Franz Nebel into slavery and conspiracy to do so. Others charge returning laborers to peonage and holding Benjamin Wilenski. Accusers were workers at Hodges and O Hara's tortine farm and lumber camp Buffalo off. Burvill faces charges of holding Ed-
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F. J. O'Hara
Hodges
O'Hara
Benjamin Wilenski
Hodges & O'Hara
Buffalo
Off
Burvill
Atlanta Democrats push for national convention
Delegates and officials including Henry Johnson R DuBose and A J Scott urged bringing the national Democratic convention to Atlanta. They argued it would boost business, require hotels, and bring thousands of delegates to the city, with leaders predicting substantial economic and political impact.
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R. DuBose
A. J Scott
Athanta
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B. M. Elburn
Ch Louis
Kansas City
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Peonage Charges Involving Lynch and Jewish Men
A fragment notes cases of peonage against Lynch at Fairbanks and Geiger at Indian Springs with defendants including Morris Kerretu Nathan May Rennie Richenstein and witnesses cited as Jane and German Jews. The text also refers to a July hold in jail and government witnesses per day.
Quail Season Debuts at Kimball Palm Garden
The restaurant announces fresh quail available tonight after the theater at the New Kimball Palm Garden restaurant. Local dining scene highlights a new seasonal dish following theater events.
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New Kimball Palm
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