Baptists Vote to Bolt Party in Prohibition Push
Chattanooga May 19 The Southern Baptist convention with about 3.7 million members voted to oppose party slates and named neither candidates nor figures. Dr E Y Mullins urged unity and reform while Sam Whitaker challenged entangling church and politics. A motion to soften language by replacing pledge with request failed.
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Chatanooga
Tenn
Southern Baptist Church
United States
New York
Social Service Committee
E. Y. Mullins
Baptist World Alliance
Sam Whitaker
Chattanooga
South
Living Johnston
Raleigh
N. C
Convention
Georgia Republicans Move to Oust Ben Davis for Joseph Watson
The Georgia Republican split centers on removing national committeeman Ben J. Davis. Opponents claim 10 of 16 state delegates are pledged to support Albany’s Joseph Watson, a prominent Black Republican figure, at the Kansas City convention. Davis unavailable for comment as factions brandish allegiance and strategy.
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Atlanta
Georgia Republicans
Ben J. Davis
Joseph Watson
Albany
Georgia
Kansas City
Davis
Watson
National Republican Committee
Willis Heads Memorial Association In Atlanta
G F Willis, Atlanta capitalist, was unanimously elected president of the Stone Mountain Confederate Monumental Association to succeed H M Randolph. Most officers and the board were re elected. a reconciliation committee reported progress but unresolved issues remain among factions.
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Will
Hollins Randolph
Stone Mountain Group
Atlanta
G. F. Willis
Atelanta Capitalist
Stone Mountain Confederate Monumental Association
H. M. Randolph
E. Rivers
Willis
Reuben Arnold
1Acts
Association
J. J. Haverty
Congressional Primary Rules Set by Georgia Party
The Democratic Committee for the Third District of Georgia publishes rules for the September 12 congressional primary. Candidates must file by June 23 1928 pay a $10 fee and meet campaign conduct standards. All candidates must pay county assessments. newspapers urged to publish the resolutions for public knowledge.
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Congress
Georgia
United States
Congressional Committee
J. M. Greer
Oglethorpe, Ga
Democratic Executive Committee
Third Congressional District
Isaia
Jnc. M. Greer
Democratic Committee For
Third District
MO. M. Greer
Third District of
Georgia to hold first conference on cause and cure of war
Athens will host a May 31 gathering to discuss peace efforts and multilateral treaties among nations. Principal speaker Raymond Robbins will lead the event, with Gov. L G Hardman and Senators Walter F George and Wm J Harris invited. The Georgia division sponsors the conference.
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Atlanta
Athens
Georgia
Raymond Robbins
Brooksville
Fla
L. G Hardman
Walter F. George
Wm. J. Harris
Macon to Have New Shrine Temple Officers Announce
Macon, May 19. Construction of a new 75000 Shrine temple in Macon is expected to start by August 1. Bids will be sought after mid July as plans are refined. The two story building will house offices for the potentate and other officials as well as halls for the band divan and degree teams. Architects will decide the final design.
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Macon
Recorder
Power Control Believed to Be Duty of States
President Coolidge says the Federal Trade Commission findings on power utilities should prompt state action rather than federal intervention. The commission reports ongoing inquiries into publicity and political influence by utilities and plans questionnaires on political contributions and public opinion shaping. The president hopes the results aid state regulation of utilities.
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Washington
Coolidge
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Work is Pushed on New Wesleyan Building
Macon Georgia May 12 Final preparations are under way for Wesleyan College trustees meeting in Macon to approve contracts for the central unit of the Rivoli campus administration building and chapel. Twelve units near completion Domitories gym infirmary and other needed facilities expected soon. Administration building and chapel must be completed by year end, officials say.
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Macon
Wesleyan College
Wesleyan
Rivoli
Democratic candidate declares bid for Twenty third State Senate
A formal announcement declares candidacy for State Senator from the Twenty third District under party rules. The author asks for support and signs off respectfully as a party aligned hopeful.
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Democratic Party
Norman E English Announces Run For Twenty Third District
Norman E English declares candidacy for the office of State Senator from the Twenty Third Senatorial District under the Democratic Primary rules. He asks for voters support and votes.
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Norman E
Georgia Candidate Seeks County Seat in Lower House
A Taylor County resident announces candidacy for the Georgia Lower House, pledging faithful service to the entire county and asking voters to support in the upcoming primary on September 12.
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Taylor County
House of Representatives
Georgia
Neisler Declares Candidacy for Taylor County GA House Seat
C H Neisler announces bid for Representative in Taylor County Georgia to seek the Democratic primary in September. He pledges to serve to the best of his ability if elected.
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Taylor County
General Assembly of Georgia
C. H. Neisler
Solicitor General Candidate Seeks Democratic Primary Vote
To the people of the Chattahoochee Circuit I am a candidate for the office of Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Circuit subject to the Democratic primary to be held September 12 1928 I shall greatly appreciate the vote and influence of all citizens.
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Chattahoochee
All Expense Tours to the Acadian Country
Under direction of I. V. Wood Inc. attractively illustrated itinerary and full information available. Write or consult Mr. C. B. Rhodes D. P. A. Southern Railway at Macon Ga for details.
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I. V. Wood, Inc
C. B. Rhodes
Southern Railway
Macon Ga
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C.F. Willis
Commission
Arge Holding
Chicago
Philadelphia
Thos. J. Walsh
Montana
McCormick & CO
Baltimore
Feenan
Third Street
Macon, GA
Seashore
Brunswick
A.B
C.R.R
Atlantic Coast
Rupert
A. D. Daniel
Atlanta, Georgia
Solicitor General
Jones Perryman
Maritime Provinces of
Canada
Albert Garland
Somerset
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