Pellagra Cases Rise Across GeorgiaPrompt Federal Aid Sought
Dreizin's Dry Goods Store in Butler, Georgia, alerts readers as Georgia health officials report a concerning Pellagra rise in Hibert and Hart counties. Federal authorities are asked to assist, with new cases prompting urgent steps to curb the outbreak. Health officials cite unbalanced diets as the cause and stress diet-based prevention efforts.
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Atlanta
Georgia
State Board of Health
Hibert
Hart
Board of Health
Algo
Central of Georgia to Replace Present Building at Rivoli
Preparatory work has begun at Rivoli for a new Central of Georgia railway station to be ready when Wesleyan College opens in the fall. Grind work has started with grading and track re arrangement before actual construction. The new station will offer a full time agent, waiting rooms, and a longer platform to handle trunks and passengers.
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Rivoli
Central of Georgia Railway
Wesleyan College
Macon
Freeman B Means to be Freed From U S Pen July 19
Atlanta July 14 G B Means former justice department investigator and central figure in the Daugherty bribery scandal will be released from the Atlanta federal penitentiary on July 19. He seeks the pauper's oath to satisfy the $20 000 fine. term had expired but 80 days extra served for nonpayment. Means, convicted of taking money from Glass Casket Co Altoona Pa to bribe officials and shield the company from prosecution, served two two year terms with good time. He worked in prison during imprisonment and parole denied earlier.
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Atlanta
G. B. Means
Department of Justice
H. M. Daugherty
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Means
Parole Board
Earl Carroll
Glass Casket Company
Altoona
Federal District Court
New York City
Ries and Armstrong Jewelers Open New Cherry Street Store
Yesterday the Ries and Armstrong jewelers opened a new store on Cherry Street drawing a large crowd. Patrons viewed display cases and the building’s modern safety devices during the morning and afternoon inspections.
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Ries and Armstrong Jewelers
Cherry Street
Macon
General Obregon SLAIN BY ASSASSIN
Fragmentary historical account recounts tales around General Obregon including his daring railroad yard escape, labor union ties with Samuel Gompers, arrest of a criminal in Mexico City, first airplane ride with Lindbergh, and a tense US intervention era the piece notes Obregon’s wife’s resolute spirit and a brief exchange with Mexican women asking him to join them in opposing intervention.
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Obregon
Mexico City
Tim
Capitol
Mexico
Samuel Gompers
Obret Gon
Gompers
Dierk
National Palace
Obreton
Lindbergh
Famou Flier
United States
Carranza
Mbregon
Scott
Funstom
U. S. Army
Two Postal Inspectors Shot on Atlanta Street
Atlanta July 16 Joe P Johnston postal inspector in charge and Morgan Griswell a staff member were shot by H M Det ring a 64 year old Armenian descent man while walking to lunch near the Postal Hotel. Griswell is seriously hurt Johnston slight. They were taken to Grady Hospital.
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Atlanta
Joe P. Johnston
Morgan Griswell
Boston
Griswell
Johnston
Grady
Fairlie Street
Postal
Mr. Johnston
Smith Support Is Announced In Democratic Primary
Atlanta reports that a Constitution poll of state gubernatorial candidates in the Democratic primary shows about three quarters backing the national ticket while the rest have not replied. Governor L G Hardman, Senator E D Rivers and Alex Chamlee all express support for the party ticket. Other respondents pledge full support in November.
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Atlanta
Constitution Constitution
L. G. Hardman
E. D. Rivers
Secretary of State
Democratic Party
Alex Chamlee
al Smith
New York
Former Adopted Bride Of E W Marland Oklahoma Oil Millionaire
Philadelphia July 14 W W Marland Oklahoma oil millionaire married Miss Lydie Roberts his adopted daughter and niece at Flourtown near Philadelphia. The ceremony by Rev N B Groton followed a long engagement and delay due to Miss Roberts illness. The couple will live in Ponca City after Sept 15 and honeymoon via Canada to California.
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Philadelphia
Marland
Oklahoma
Lydie Roberts
Miss Roberts
Mayrland
Norristown
Marlani
Whitemarsh
Mr. Mar- Nand
Lydie
George R.marland
Marland Oil Co
Hines
Ponca ‘City
Upshaw Ticket Status Sparks Fifth District Contention
Atlanta July 1 A dispute over the Fifth Congressional District ticket centers on W H Upshaw’s eligibility. Congressman L J Steele backs Upshaw’s inclusion, while district chairman W S Howard insists Upshaw is disqualified for opposing the national nominee. Steele plans a public address titled Why I Am a Democrat to support his stance.
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Atlanta
Fifth Congressional District
L. J. Steele
W. HD. Upshaw
Upshaw
W. 8
Howard
Steele
Veil of modern heart revealed would expose hiding places
A reflective line speaks of the danger and curiosity in uncovering modern sensitivities and concealed spaces, suggesting that stripping away illusion could expose hidden truths and private realms. The tone hints at caution toward unveiling what people keep private.
Pleasant visits and family gatherings in Rupert
Miss Robbie Allmon and Mr Dud ley Harris visited Miss Gertrude Amos. Families and friends including Hammocks, Giles, Brewers, Coopers, Callahans and Ellistons spent Sundays with relatives and attended a funeral for Alex Crane. Various visits to McCants pond, Harrison Ga, and summer school finish noted.
Community Guests Fill Five Points Weekly Social Roundup
Five Points News lists visits and weekend gatherings across Prattsburg and nearby towns. Names include Mrs. Will Boggs, Misses Ethel Mayes Eula and Anni Walker, Rev. H. M. Wolfe, Mr. Henry Jarrell, Miss Edna Haywood, Miss Inez Jarrell, Mrs. J. F. Posey, and others visiting from Atlanta Thomaston Macon Cross Ronde and Thomaston, with several Sunday dinners and trips noted.
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Ethel Mayes
Eula
Anni Walker
Mrs
J. P. Walker
H. M. Wolfe
W. H. Hayewood
J. F. Posey
A . Jarrell
Henry Jarrell
Manley Granted Month of Grace to Appeal Supreme Court
Atlanta July 13 Thirty days grace to appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States was granted to W. D Manley’s attorneys after the Georgia Supreme Court upheld a nine to ten year sentence for fraudulent insolvency. Remittitur delayed. no formal notice to Fulton County. Manley remains at large on Pace's Ferry Road under $25,000 bond.
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Atlanta
Supreme Court of the United States
W. D Manley
Georgia Supreme Court
R. B. Russell
Supreme Court
Manley
Fulton County
Pace’s
Ferry Road
Escaped Convict Shot To Death In Birmingham Home
Americus July 18 Albert Thomer Negra an escaped Sumter county convict was shot and killed Monday in a Birmingham home of a citizen. Americus Chief of Police John Worthy confirmed the killing and said identification was positive by fingerprints measurements and description broadcast by the Americus police. Negra had a 30 year sentence for burglaries in Americus and escaped June 18 after being held on charges connected with burglarizing 10 homes. He had previously been arrested May 14 and with Tom Allen, now on the chain gang, admitted the burglaries. Allen received 20 years. Negra escaped after serving eight days on county roads and was suspected of terrorizing Americus women for months. The case unravelled a prior belief that the local “hugger” was white.
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Americus
Albert Thomer Negra
Sumter County
Birmingham
John Worthy
Thomas
Americas
Sumter
Tom Allen
Allen
Americus “Hugger
Local social notes from Fort Valley and area
Mrs Maud Cowart of Ft Valley was a pleasant guest of Mrs R B Spinks last week. Miss Alice Braswell of Shingler visited Miss Mildred Purvis. Mr and Mrs Frank Fain Jr and baby of Andersonville visited relatives Sunday afternoon. Jeanette Brown and Louie Parks returned from Americus summer school. Jim Watson of Shingler spent days with F R Purvis and relatives. Willa Watson visited Lois Parker near Wesley. Rev Gaultney filled his monthly Horeb appointment. J E Brown visiting daughter Mrs F G Pierce at Waverly Hall. Ethel Fain visiting aunt Mrs J H Embry at Fort Valley. Rev H S Brooks and wife at Ideal. Edward Fain left for Marshallville to join Central of Georgia Railway. Jeanette Brown weekended with Mrs F G Fierce at Waverly Hall.
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Robbie Allmon
Dudley Harris
Gertrude Amos
W J. Hammock
H. T. Giles
Sylvester
Elma Allmon
Gladys Harvey
M. M. Brewer
William Cooper
Cora Harris
Wyolene Carpenter
Ron Cooper
Jim Cooper
Maud Cowart
Ft. Valley
R. B. Spinks
Alice Braswell
Shingler
Mildred Purvis
Frank Fain, Jr
Baby
Andersonville
Gaultney
Horeb
J. E. Brown
F. G Pierce
Waverly Hall
Ethel Fain
J H Embry
Fort Valley
Brooks
Ideal
Edward Fain
Central of Georgia Railway
Marshallville
Jeanette Brown
F. G. Fierce
Man's Body Found On Creek Near Macon
The decomposed body of a likely white man was found along Wolfe Creek five miles north of Macon near dusk Thursday. Clad in a Palm Beach suit and hat bearing the name Daniel Brothers of Atlanta, the body lay 850 yards from the nearest highway. Deputies say the body’s position suggests no foul play, and investigators continue reviewing the case.
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Macon
Wolfe Creek
Daniel Brothers
Atlanta
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Fannie
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Mrs. Henry Jarrell
Julia Boggs
Frances Riley
Juliette Jarrell
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D. E. Byrd
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Willa Watson
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