Beersession After March Likely. Roosevelts Albany Return Discussed
Warm Springs Ga December 5 The repeal of Prohibition discussed in the House sparks talk of an extra Congress session after Roosevelt’s inauguration as he prepares to return to Albany. Enthusiasts doubt repeal beer measures will pass without two thirds support for any linked presidential action. Roosevelt meets Kansas Gov Mooling and other allies while Jacob Coxey advocates currency reforms to ease war debts.
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Warm Springs
House
Congress
D. Roosevelt
Albany
Ats Pine Mountain Cottage
Roosevelt
Harry Mooging
Kansas
Woodring
Guy T. Helvering
Jacob
Coxey
Washington
Massillon
Ohio
Notorious Leland Harvey Leads Convicts in Escape
Wather of notori ous Leland Harvey leads four fellow convicts to freedom from Meriwether county convict camp. Harvey obtained tools in the county workshop and broke out with five men, seizing a light automobile. They were long-term prisoners and considered dangerous. Harvey, once linked to Atlanta robberies, was serving 20 years.
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Greenville
W. L. Phillips
W. Harvey
Leland Harvey
Meriwether County
Harvey
Portanle
State Highway Department
Harvey Tieten
Ernest Payne
Bill Gilvin
Harmon Foster
Grady Storey
Macon
Atlanta
Major proposals in Hoover message outlined
President Hoover's address to Congress pledges a broad program to restore economic balance. Key items include a broad sales tax on manufacturers, wide banking reform, major government reorganization, a flat 11 percent pay cut for federal workers with $1,000 exemption, large spending cuts, limited increases in uncontrollable items, public works reductions, and elimination of certain veteran payments.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Monument honors Thomas Watson with bronze statue dedication
Atlanta observers praised Thomas Watson as Georgia’s great Democrat at the unveiling of the Thomas E. Watson monument. Former Senator Heflin delivered the oration, lauding Watson as a pioneering advocate for wealth distribution, eight hour workday, and rural free delivery, with the statue crafted by Dr. Josef Klein.
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Atlanta
Thomas E. Wat- BO
Iyiomavety
Kanyery Ulaos ii Auwnoy
Tie Uret
Guink
Wat Son
Waton
Bidice
Watson
Heflin
U. S. Senate
Jefferson
New College Library Dedication Planned at G S C W Milledgeville
Milledgeville Ga Dec 8 The new Ina Dillard Russell library at G S C W will be formally dedicated in the Richard B Russell auditorium at 11 Saturday Dec 17 Hughes Spalding chairman of the Board of Regents will preside and deliver a principal address The library named for Gov R B Russell mother and wife of Justice Russell has been in use for weeks and is nearly complete The Russell family is invited to attend the opening and the governor may speak
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Justice Russell
College Board of Trustees
Russell
Talmadge urges delaying auto tag purchases until action on fees
Governor-elect Talmadge told Atlanta auto owners not to buy 1903 license tags before the legislature acts on his plan for a flat eight dollar tag fee. He favors a prolonged January session to pass a three dollar tag bill, noting current passenger tag prices range from 11.25 to 25 based on car weight. The ten day session begins January 9 under a constitutional amendment allowing first readings but not required enactment.
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Atlanta
Talmadge
Night hawk and whippoorwill described as distinct species
The night-hawk Chordefles virginianus and the whippoorwill Antrostomus vociferous are noted as separate birds. The night-hawk has no call and appears at sunset, while the whippoorwill, known for its distinctive call, tends to fly after dusk.
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Chordefles
Antrostomus
The Tax Menace A Growing Crisis
Frank H. Sisson warns the rising cost of government and taxes threatens prosperity. He cites soaring federal, state, and local spending, debt burdens, and a skewed tax system. He urges drastic reductions, broader tax bases, and potential sales tax reconsideration to avert economic decline.
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Frankis H. Sisson
American Bankers Association
United States
Bankdeposit guarantee criticized by bankers
The American Bankers Association denounces deposit guarantees as unsound and unworkable. They note eight states tried the plan, which not only failed but increased bank failures and taxed well managed banks to cover losses.
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Los Angeles
American Bankers Association
United States
Repeal Proposal Lost in House First Day of Session by Six Votes
The House opened with defeat for repeal supporters as a six vote margin prevented adoption of the Volstead repeal measure on the first day. Georgia’s delegation split with Castellon Cox Rainspeck Vinson Wood voting for and Lankford Larsen Parker Tarver Wright Mobley against, Brend absent. Huddleston of Alabama challenged the process from the aisle, urging a fair chance to repeal. Garner signaled possible action before Christmas as Democrats cheered and Republicans hurried to unite the majority.
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Washington
Abola
Mpitieucue
Citi
Pery
Ouluboe P.oudulon
Wimiiea
Turner
Capitol
Kyresay
Paton
Roosevelt
O.u
Garner
Huddleston
Alabama
Georgia
National House of Representatives
Castellon
Cox
Rainspeck
Vinson
Wood
Lankford
Larsen
Parker
Tarver
Wright
Mobley
Brend
Letters of Administration in Taylor County Georgia
To all concerned, Cox having applied for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Mrs. M. P. Williams, late of Taylor County, deceased. Citations are issued to all next of kin and creditors that the application will be heard at the regular January term 1928 of the Court of Ordinary of Taylor County. Witness my hand and official seal this 7th day of December.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Cox
M.P. Williams
Discharge of Estate Administrator for William C. Cleveland
Ernest Cleveland, administrator, petitions the court to be discharged after full administration of the estate of William C. Cleveland. He cites no objections and asks that letters of dismission be issued on the first Monday in January 1988, with notice to kin and creditors to show cause if any.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Ernest Cleveland
William C. Cleveland
Naval Academy Founded At Annapolis In 1845
The United States Naval Academy at Annapolis Maryland was established in 1845 by a special act of Congress. The move followed sustained efforts by George Bancroft, then secretary of the navy, to create a technical naval school.
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Naval Training School
United States’ Naval Academy
Annapolis
Congress
George Bancroft
Secretary of the Navy
Song Writer's Inspiration At A Ball In Chienga
The song After the Ball was written by Charles Ayrus. He and a Kentucky girl danced all evening at a ball in Chienga, inspiring his aspiration for the song. A quarrel over a different girl led to a deadly outcome, and Morris Thomhy reflected on the sorrow it caused.
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Charles &. Ayrus
Chienga
Kentucky
Counle
Mirris Thomhy
Muse
Tyre
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