Hickman Sentenced to Die by Gallows in Parker Case
W E Hickman was condemned to death for kidnapping and slaying Marian Parker in Los Angeles. Judge J J Trabucco set April 27 for execution barring a successful appeal to the state supreme court. Two witnesses testified on the crime and murder degree. Hickman to be transferred to San Quentin. he collapsed after the sentence.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Wm. E. Hickman
Marian Parker
J. J. Trabucco
Hickman
State Supreme Court
Hoover Signals Run For Republican Nomination
Washington reports indicate Secretary Hoover is leaning toward running for the Republican nomination. If he seeks the Kansas City convention fight he must reveal his hand within two weeks and meet Ohio’s February 24 consent deadline for delegates. Senator Willis of Ohio is an avowed presidential candidate backed by the state party, while factions press Hoover to join the April primaries.
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Washington
Hoover
Ohio
Commerce Department
Kansas City
Willis
Republican State Central Committee
County Race Heats Up Before February Primary
County candidates rush final canvass with many races posting multiple contenders for offices including tax receiver coroner surveyor clerk of superior court and sheriff. Consolidation tally set for February 25 and registrars prepare voter lists while voters must choose in their registered district.
Great reductions in peach rates ordered by I C C
The interstate commerce commission ordered sweeping reductions in freight rates on peaches from southeast origin points especially Fort Valley Georgia to consumption points. Announcement came in Washington from Walter McDonald of the Georgia public service commission and C Blease of the South Carolina public service commission, who had attended related meetings.
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Washington
Southeast
Fort Valley
Georgia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Walter McDonald
Georgia Public Service Commission
C.] Blease
South Carolina Public Service Commission
For Sale Registered Big Bone Tolan
Montgomery Junction City Ga offers for sale a registered big bone Tolan and eight china pigs.
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Montgomery
Junction City
Taylor County voters urged to back “law and order” slate
A speaker appeals to white voters in Taylor County to assess past conditions at the courthouse and streets, contrasting drunk and orderly times. He warns against whiskey interests backing opposition candidates and urges readers to vote for those who uphold cleanliness, law, and order.
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Court House
Law
Law and Order
Cotton magnate Fuller E Callaway dies at LaGrange home
Fuller Callaway Sr founder of the Callaway mills in LaGrange and Manchester Ga died at his LaGrange residence Sunday morning. A prominent cotton manufacturer and Baptist church supporter he helped develop the region and mill villages. Survived by wife and two sons C J Callaway and F E Callaway Jr.
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Fuller E. Callaway
Lagrange
Fuller Callaway
Callaway
Manchester
Baptist Church
Georgia Manufacturers’ Association
Georgia Manufacturers’ Association. In Fact, Mr. Callaway
Georgia
Mr. Callaway
C. J. Callaway
F. E. Callaway, Jr
Long, Happy Journey Through Life Embraced by Faith
Marion County Patriot recalls a couple’s 50 year marriage and shared ministry. W. P. Allison and wife look back on youth, poverty, preaching, and partnership in faith. They express gratitude for past service and readiness to continue serving mankind and glorify God.
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Marion County Patriot
Israel
God of All Grace
W. P, Allison
Oglethorpe School Nears Completion in Montezuma
Montezuma Ga February 12 the new Oglethorpe school building will be completed and ready for occupancy in eight or ten weeks. Planned with modern facilities it will be among the best small town schools in Georgia and the district’s accreditation already secured. Additional teachers are expected next year.
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Montezuma
Oglethorpe
Acipepnenise
Berr
Georgia
Schley County Primary Candidacies Announced For County Offices
Ellaville Ga Feb 11 Politics in Schley county heats up with filings for most county offices. Candidates include for tax collector E H Morris J R Wall for sheriff Carl Rigsby and R E Battle for tax receiver D R Murray J C Daniel J H Holloway C W Snyder for school superintendent J L Duncan Ordinary Walter Stewart clerk superior court Charles D Carter treasurer W H Tondee coroner A H Rigsby and five to be elected to county commission Welton Tondee J J Holloway C C Jordan S M Ethridge. Neighbor county statement notes W C Stewart unopposed for re election as Ordinary.
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Ellaville
Schley County
E. H. Morris
J. R. Wall
Carl Rigsby
R E. Battle
D. R. Murray
J. C. Daniel
J. H. Holloway
C. W. Snyder
J. L. Duncan
Walter Stewart
Charles D. Carter
W. H. Tondee
A. H. Rigsby
J H. Statham
J. B. Williamson
A. L. Smith
J.S. Womack
E. R. Hart
Welton Tondee
J J. Holloway
C. C Jordan
S M. Ethridge
Taylor County Friends of
W. C. Stewart
Forsyth Cotton Mill Chief J W Newton Dies
Macon Feb 13 J W Newton 79 president of the Trio Manufacturing Company cotton mills at Forsyth Ga died at his residence after a one day illness Newton a leading Monroe county citizen and former banker
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Macon
J. W. Newton
Trio Manufacturing Company
Cotton Mills
Forsyth
Newton
Monroe County
Early Montfort Dies of Pneumonia in Butler Area
Early Montfort, a prominent Black brick mason aged about 45, died Monday morning from pneumonia following paralysis. He was a well known figure in the Butler section, first stricken while working on the Butler Drug Co. building in December, with a relapse about two weeks prior.
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Early Montfort
Butler Drug Co
Editors Prepare For Macon Meet
Macon Ga February 12 One hundred Georgia editors have reserved for the Georgia Press association institute at Mercer university starting Wednesday night and running to Saturday. A banquet opens the event, 75 editors have accepted, more expected. First institute for Georgia editors includes lectures by noted editors and educators, dormitory housing planned, and a dinner dance by the Macon Telegraph Saturday night.
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Macon
Georgia
Georgia Press Association Institute
Mercer University
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Dempsey
J. H. Kirland
Vanderbilt University
David Lawrence
United States Daily
John Paschall
The
Atlanta Journal
James O’shaughnessy
New York
Willis J. Abbott
Christian Science Monitor
A. T. Polycoides
Atlantic
Fuzzy Woodruff
Atlanta Georgian
M. L. Duggan
A. M. Soule
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Wesleyan College
Macon Telegraph
Funeral Draws Largest Local Gathering in Negro Community
The deceased’s passing was followed by pneumonia hastening the end. The funeral Tuesday afternoon drew the largest gathering of negroes witnessed in this section in a long while.
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Grand Theatre
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Nick Economou
Mgr
Pola Negri
James Hall
Hotel Imperial
Rudolph Valentino
Alice Tary
Valentino
Paramount News
Clara Bow
County Rage
G. A. Roberts
Mr. Parks
Mr. Trapp
Superior Court
W. A. Childs
C C. Cooper
Cooper
Mesars
R. P. Allman
H. R. Brown
E.M Crawford
J. E. Brewer
Sara Cross
Butler
Justices of the Peace
Taylor’ County
Sweet
Buena Vista
Oglethorpe School
Forsyth Cotton
Jarrell’s Department Store
Butler, Ga
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