Walker declines to meet Hardwick in Georgia debate
In a Sept 18 letter to Thomas W. Hardwick, Clifford Walker refuses a joint debate, citing H M McIntosh's critique that debates harm campaigns. He invites Hardwick to discuss their public records separately, says issues have been covered across the state, and urges calm deliberation over partisan feeling. Walker’s stance echoed by his campaign headquarters.
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Atlanta
Thomas W. Hardwick
Clifford Walker
H. M. McIntosh
Mr. Hardwick
Walker
Kimball House
Hardwick
Georgia Progressives sever from regular GOP line up
Harry Stillwell Edwards announced a split from Georgia's regular Republican Party and reaffirmed the Progressive stand for white supremacy. He said the party will not endorse any candidate unless they accept the platform and pledge support, and will not put on its ticket any nominee who has not done so.
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Atlanta
Republican Party of Georgia
Georgia Progressive Party
Harry Stillwell Edwards
Macon
United States Senate
Edwards
Taylor Superior Court Opens Fall Term Monday
The fall term of Taylor Superior Court convenes Monday at 9 a.m. Civil cases fill the first week with a mix of felonies and misdemeanors. A murder case is on the docket and Judge Kent may preside while Judge Howard is away.
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Taylor Superior Court
Howard
Kent
Spectacular 75000 Wreck Tearing Through Central Georgia
Nine cars of a 64 car freight train derailed nine miles west of Columbus due to a wheel on a gasoline tank breaking. Petroleum oil cars and a day car, plus gasoline, caught fire as oil ran into a ravine and field. Estimated damage 75000 dollars. no injuries reported.
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Columbus
Central of Georgia Railway
Birmingham
Fire Prevention Day Proclaimed by Wilson and Campaign Expenses
The article notes a US presidental proclamation designating October 9 as Fire Prevention Day and lists J E Davidson's 1920 campaign expenses for State Senate in Georgia. It details entrance fees, announcement costs, cards and printing, chauffeur and auto expenses, and total campaign outlay of $550.90 funded from personal funds.
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Wilson
Georgia
Houston County
Superior Court
Houston
Crawford
Taylor
Houston Co
Crawford Co
Taylor Co
Perry
Taylor County Pace
Tribune
Ource
United States
Notarized Affidavit Seal for J. E. Davidson
Sworn statement subscribed before P. H. Skellie Notary Public for Georgia State at Large on September 18 1920. Indicates formal acknowledgement and authentication of the document by a state official.
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J. E. Davidson
P. H. Skellie
N. P
Dunnaway Confesses to Theft from Express Company
Americus September 20 Emmett Entreet formerly an agent for the American Express Company at Oglethorpe told a newspaper man in jail that he stole a quantity of goods from the express company and exonerated his young wife from all complicity in his speculative acts.
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American Express Company
Americus
Macon County
Oglethorpe
Emmett Entreet Way
Express Company
Cuthbert Votes Bonds for New School Buildings
Cuthbert Georgia September 16 The public school enrollment is rising and the district expects a strong year. The city council has ordered a bond election for seventy thousand dollars to finance new school buildings with little to no opposition anticipated.
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Cuthbert
Cuthbert Public School
Women to sit on Democratic committees in Twelfth District
At the Twelfth Congressional District Democratic Convention in Dublin on September 15, resolutions by Arthur W. Jordan authorize the chairman to appoint white women to all district committees. The number of women on any committee may not exceed a majority.
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Swainsboro
Dublin
Arthur W. Jordan
Georgia
Uncle Sam Tightens Rules on Moonshine Stills
Washington tightens regulations on still sales to curb illicit distilling. Manufacturers must report all sales, purchasers names, and installation locations. Stills cannot leave the shop without a permit from local revenue authorities.
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Sam
Washington
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
Street Car Collision Injures School Party in Columbus
In Columbus Georgia a street car crashed into an automobile school bus at a crossing. Miss Ma deline Ramsey, a teacher, is dying from skull base injuries. Louis Talberty is severely hurt and twenty four children were shaken and bruised. Louise Talbert remains hospitalized.
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Columbus
Madeline Ramsey
Louis Talberty
Terado
Here
Engine and Boiler for Sale at Sacrificing Price
For sale a 10 horsepower buffer and engine in good as new condition. Inquiries accepted at the Herald office.
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Herald Office
Fire Destroyed Haywood Farm Garage and Implements
An early morning blaze at the Wesley community home of farmer J. M. Haywood destroyed his touring car, farm implements, and other valued items. The barn and stored hay survived, as did a nearby residence, while a Ford car was saved from the burning structure after the fire started from gasoline ignition, possibly from a match struck by Haywood's son in the dark. The loss is described as very heavy and Haywood receives community sympathy.
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J M Haywood
Wesley
Death of Mrs Parker Brings Sorrow to Antioch Community
The sorrowful death of Mrs. Alton Parker nee Goodwin, 26, of Antioch, wife of Ed Parker, leaves four daughters. A lifelong Baptist, she died suddenly Friday at home after illness. Funeral and burial were held at Antioch church and cemetery Saturday, conducted by Rev. M. T. Gaultney. The Herald extends deepest sympathy to the family.
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Alton Parker
Antioch Church
M. T Gaultney
Herald
Central School Opens Fall Term With Entrance Fees
The Central School begins its fall term on Monday October 4 with a goal of a record term. Trustees set an entrance fee of 1.75 dollars due at the start of fall and again at spring, for all pupils inside and outside the district. About 140 children are expected to attend.
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Central School
Pioneer Consolidated
Corn Mill Announces Closure After Septem ber Deadline
The corn mill will discontinue grinding operations due to other business commitments effective after September 30. The notice states the facility will close to grinding activities at the end of September.
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Arbuckles
Maxwell House
Ira Chambers
King Ae Wizzard
the Childs Co
Ler, Georgi
C.W. Bazemore
E.A. Childres
Alker
Harry Stilwell Edwards
Central
J E. Davidson
Senate
Dunnaway
Uncle Sam
J. M Haywood
Parker
Central School Notice
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