Rioting at Georgia State Prison Leaves One Dead
Milledgeville Ga Aug 25 A riot at the Georgia State Penitentiary ends with convict W E McDaniel, 31, killed and 16 wounded by shotgun fire as white prisoners burn a dormitory and force a breakout attempt. Superintendent Lawrence says the disturbance stemmed from a desire to escape while non-rebellious inmates helped extinguish the dorm fire.
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Milledgeville
Georgia State Penitentiary
Roland Lawrence
W. E. McDaniel
Atlanta
Lwrence
Burgin Home Rule bill to be reintroduced in Georgia
In Columbus Georgia on August 25 J S Burgin of Marion says the Burgin Home Rule bill will be reintroduced in the upcoming Georgia assembly session and pushed for early passage. The measure aims to leave local legislation to local expertise to free the legislature for statewide matters. It has broad regional support among west Georgia Democrats and local legislators and candidates.
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Columbus
Burgin
Georgia Assembly
J. S. Burgin
Marion
West Georgia
Howard
Perryman to Address Voters on Radio in Columbus Friday
Jones Perryman Solicitor General of this judicial circuit will address the voters over Radio Station WRBL 1200 K Columbus Georgia Friday August 28 1936 1230 P M on his candidacy for re election Hear him.
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Hon. Jones Perryman
W.R.B.L
WRBL
Columbus
Georgia
Bank Robbery in Vidalia Ends with Slugging of Assistant Cashier
Four well dressed men robbed the Valley Bank in Vidalia Georgia injuring Ruby Darby assistant cashier who resisted opening the vault. They forced money from a tray outside the vault and escaped as officers pursued. The assailants were described as swarthy foreigners and amateurs.
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Vidalia
Valley Bank
Luesaay Ater
Ruby Danby
Miss Darby
Miss Darby Wa
E. F. Darby
Bank
College Adds Test Guidance at Georgia Southwestern
Americus Ga Aug 25 Peyton Jacob president of Georgia Southwestern college announced the installation of a new department of tests and guidance. The bureau will offer comprehensive vocational tests to help students identify suitable occupations and advise on optimal courses. W C Hampton faculty member named director of tests and guidance to focus on this new undertaking.
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Americus
Hampton
Earl McKenzie 52 Montezuma leader dies after hemorrhage
Earl McKenzie 52 lifelong Montezuma leader and McKenzie Lumber & Supply president died Friday night after a cerebral hemorrhage his funeral was held Saturday at the family residence He served on the Montezuma board of aldermen and was active in farming and local civic life He is survived by wife Cleone daughter Carolyn a son Earl and three brothers W H Ed M and Lawrence plus sister Mrs Obie McKenzie Black of Atlanta
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Montezuma
Earl McKenzie
Jno. W. McKenzie
Celestia McLendon McKenzie
McKenzie Lumber & Supply Co
Methodist Church
Cleone Lewis
Carolyn McKenzie
W. H
Ed M
Lawrence McKenzie
Obie McKenzie Black
Atlanta
Record cotton crop in Dixie could boost farmers by 30 million
The Department of Agriculture estimated 12,481,000 bales will be harvested this season in the Dixie cotton belt, likely yielding about 625 million dollars. That would exceed last year’s 593.7 million and reflect rising farm purchasing power amid improving manufacturing and industrial payrolls. Prices dipped slightly on the production estimate as the season opened.
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Dixie
United States
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Economics
Radio Address Saturday By Judge McLaughlin
Judge C F McLaughlin will speak over WRBL Columbus Georgia next Saturday August 20 at 12 80 pm Central Standard time in support of his bid for re election to the Chattahoochee circuit judgeship You are invited to tune in and hear this address.
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C. F. McLaughlin
WRBL
Columbus
Georgia
Chattahoochee
Flowery campaign talk and farm insights in Georgia notices
A Butler visit highlights political rhetoric and a Georgia farmers trip to Stoneville Mississippi. Local notes praise Jule Edwards and recount a Taylor county Poultry leader A E Guinn, now revealed to run a gold mine of apples from 125 bearing trees, estimating 15 to 18 bushels per tree alongside a thriving poultry business.
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A. E. Guinn
Tsyior
Mr. Guinn
Guinn
Paid Political Advancement in Radio Broadcast
George C. Palmer former solicitor general and judge candidate accuses Judge C I McLaughlin in a WRBL Columbus broadcast Tuesday night of nonfeasance in office. Palmer alleges lax enforcement of gambling and liquor laws and failure to charge the grand jury.
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George C. Palmer
Chattahoochee Circuit
C. I. McLaughlin
WRBL
Columbus
McLaughlin
Plmer
Grand Jury
Palmer
Macon to Organize Stock Association for Middle Georgia
The Jones Neuhoff Commission Co of Macon announces the opening of stockyards in Macon on Monday Sept 1 with auction sales on opening day and every Tuesday thereafter. Taylor county livestock sellers or buyers are invited to participate in these sales.
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Jones- Neuhoff Commision Co
Macon
Taylor County
Col Asa L Singleton to be promoted to general
Cordial interest among Taylor county friends centers on yesterday’s announcement that Col Asa L Singleton, commander of the 29th Infantry at Fort Benning, will become a general soon.
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Taylor County
Rivers Will Speak In Butler Today
Hon. Ed Rivers candidate for governor will speak at the court house in Butler at 10 a.m. today. The people from every section of the county are invited to hear this famous orator and leading candidate for governor.
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Ed Rivers
Butler
Crawford Plans To Honor Woman Miss Troutman Marker
In Macon Georgia on August 25 the marker dedication for Joanna Troutman in Knoxville, Georgia has been rescheduled to September 2 at 10 a m Ex-Governor O B Colquitt leads speakers Ellsworth Hall Jr pays tribute to Georgians who went to Texas W E Dennis praises WPA support and Miss Margaret Harris accepts the marker
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Macon
Joanna Troutman
Knoxville
W. E. Dennis
WPA
Stiles Martin
Crawford County
Trautman
Texas
M. L. Brittain
Georgia School of Technology
Margaret Harris
Colquitt
Georgia National Guardsmen
Troutman
Butler Public School Opens September Seventh At Nine
The Butler public school will open Monday morning September 7 at 9 o'clock. Pupils with summer study may arrange examinations with the grade teacher. Summer work must follow regular subject requirements. Incidental fees are five dollars in high school and two dollars forty in grammar for a nine month term. Registration for pupils is set for next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
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Butler Baptist Church
Butler
Registration in Taylor County Sets Historic Voter Mark
Taylor county reports 1800 registered voters the largest number in its history as election day nears. The electorate shows strong interest in races for United States Senator Governor and Congressional seats with intense campaigns and warnings against late canvassing. Voter distribution by districts includes Reynolds 260 Potterville 105 Panhandle 140 Carsonville 143 Daviston-Howard 107 Austin 133 Cedar Creek 180.
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Taylor County
United States
Chattahoochee
Russell
Rivers
Sy Militia
Reynolds
Potterville
Panhandle
Carsonville
Daviston
Howard
Austin
Cedar Creek
Measurement of Land Farm Measurement of Land Farm
County Agent 4. C. Daniel announced the agricultural conservation program began in most districts last Monday after a week of training for supervisors. Men in Reynolds Potterville Austin and Cedar Creek districts will be selected once qualified. Farmers have signed work sheets as the first step toward payment eligibility. Government representatives will measure all crop land on cooperating farms to verify activities for payment, with limited pore estimates allowed where no payment is involved.
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4. C. Daniel
Reynolds
Potterville
Austin
Cedar Creek
Daniel
Talmadge Speaks At Columbus Thursday September 3
Governor Eugene Talmadge will address voters of Muscogee and surrounding counties in Columbus on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. The speech aims to persuade local residents ahead of upcoming elections and signals continued campaign outreach in Georgia communities.
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Eugene Talmadge
Muscogee
Columbus
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