Neutrality proclamations issued by President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt signed proclamations invoking the Neutrality Act and applying to the Panama Canal, strengthening impartial neutrality while respecting free expression. The moves, issued from Washington on September 5, aim to ban arms shipments to belligerents and curb Americans aboard belligerent ships, pending formal signatures.
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Washington
Roosevelt
America
Panama Canal
Hull
United States
Congress
Mortgage Papers Burned by Church in Debt Retirement
The Lee Street Methodist church burned mortgage papers this morning to celebrate the retirement of a long standing debt. The cancelled note and mortgage were received by church officials days earlier. The debt originated with paving Lee Street past the church and parsonage properties.
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Americas
Lee Street
Downright Facts Hit In Plain Seller’s Pitch
A plain spoken pitch touts downright facts as the key to success in a brisk 21 second sales pitch. The appeal stresses honesty and straightforward information to attract buyers and build trust.
Buena Visita Bank Marks 50 Years of Service in Buena Vista
Buena Vista, Sept. 1. Buena Vista Loan and Savings Bank marks its 50th anniversary of continuous service to Marion County and Buena Vista. Organized in September 1889, the bank opened in J. M. Lowe’s store and later moved to a white marble front building. The charter, capital changes, and numerous directors are noted, with 21 banks in Georgia in 50-year operation. Dividends paid total $143,547.60 to stockholders, averaging about $239 per share for a $50 par value. Current officers include W. C. Wooten president and J. M. Lowe Jr. assistant cashier, among others, with a long record of community confidence.
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Buena Vista
Buena Vista Loan and Savings Bank
Marion County
Georgia
G. M. Butt
M. Hair
J. M. Lowe
J. M
J. T. Walton
E. M. Butt
Joel Durham
C. Horace McCall
S. N. Ruskin
I. G., Nelson
F. H. Buchanan
B.T. Mathis
S. Waxelbaum
J. W Wheatley
J. W. Roberts
State Banking Department
Stae
W. C. Wooten
A. ©. Duncan
C. W. Duncan
B. H. Fouche
J. M. Lowe, Jr
J. C. Butt
C. M. Clements
F. L. Clements
A. C. Duncan
Ww. Duncan
W. S. McMichael
W. C Wooten
Oglethorpe Man's Death Sentence Commuted to Life
Atlanta August death sentence for A. E. Allen, who killed his mother over her pension check, was commuted to life imprisonment by the governor. The commutation followed recommendations from the jury and parole board, and support from many Macon County citizens.
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Atlanta
A. E. Allen
Oglethorpe
Executive Department
Rivers
Allen
Prison and Parole Board
Macon County
Hezekiah Leads Great Revival Through Repentance
The passage describes Hezekiah uniting the people to cleanse idolatry, repent, and revive religious duties. It recalls the Passover observed on the fourteenth day of the second month, priests sanctifying themselves, and blood sacrifices signifying redemption. It notes Hezekiah's broad-minded leadership and divine healing of the people, ending with a prosperous reign and renewed faith.
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God
Calvary
Hezekiah
Jehovah
Ahaz
Israel
Weekend death toll tops 200 in U S traffic and other causes
The Associated Press reports over the long holiday weekend at least 216 deaths in the United States across traffic crashes, drownings, shootings, and other causes. Illinois led with 24 fatalities while Georgia logged only two weekend deaths.
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Associated Press
United States
Europe
Illinois
Georgia
Youth, Hunted in 1936 Hit Run Killing Gives Up
Homer Ga Sept 2 Sheriff said J A Davis Jr 22 surrendered sitting on jail steps after nearly three years sought by Banks county in a highway fatality. Indicted for murder in Lewis Turpin death on Homer Cornelia road in October 1936.
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Homer
Farris Brewer
J. A. Davis, Jr
Banks County
Davis
Brewer
Lewis Turpin
Homer-Cornelia Road
Eugene Talmadge Calls for Neutrality in World War
Milledgeville, Ga. Sept 4 Former Governor Eugene Talmadge urged the nation to stay out of Europe’s conflict. In a Labor Day rally speech he said America must remain neutral and warned against profiteers using youth’s blood for gain. Other speakers attacked Georgia’s governor and called for impeachment if needed.
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Milledgeville, Ga
Eugene Talladge
America
Europe
Talmadge
Milledgeville
Veterans’ Club of
H. B. Edwards
Lowndes County
Randall Evans
McDuffie
Herschell
Edwards
General Assembly
Lowndes Mountain
General Assembly of Georgia
Roosevelt vows no war, pledges neutrality for U S
President Roosevelt told a nationwide radio audience that the United States will remain neutral as long as possible and seeks to prevent a blackout of peace. He warned Americans cannot be neutral in thought and said a proclamation of neutrality is being prepared in line with international law and the Neutrality Act.
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Washington
America
Europe
Roosevelt
United States
American Remain Neutral In Thought As Well.” “Even A Neutral,” Mr. Roosevelt
Procla
War dispute ends in Macon shooting tragedy
In Macon on September 4 Edgar Reeves, 54, was shot in a dinner table argument with his uncle Lee Reed over the European war. Reeves is in fair condition at the Macon hospital. Reed is jailed on a warrant for assault with intent to murder. Reeves says his uncle armed with a shotgun after a knife threat by Reeves. Both admitted liquor prior to the dispute. Bond set at 500 dollars.
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Macon
Edgar Reeves
Reeves
Lee Reed
Bibb County
United States
England
France
America
Reed
Laura Reeves
President vows a true neutrality amid looming embargo
The President urged adherence to the Neutrality Act as an arms embargo against belligerents takes effect. He expressed hope that in the days ahead neutrality could be made genuinely effective and described the policy as essential to the nation’s stance.
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Cotton Advisory Bureau
T. M. Forbes
Cotton Manufacturers’ Association of Georgia
Buena Visita Bank
Eugene Talmadge
U. S
Christian Science Monitor
Monitor
Christian Science Publishing Society One
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
The
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L. L. Lockhart
Butler
Morgan McCants
Payne’s
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