Dorsey and Law Enforcement Face Calls for Clemency
A Dalton Citizen editorial argues against executive clemency for a condemned murder convict. It cites the Dewberry case in Fulton County where a white boy was killed by a black man, who was executed after the governor declined to intervene. Eyewitnesses identified the killer. no new evidence emerged and the verdict stood.
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Dalton Citizen
Dorsey
Mgg Pootsey
Dewberry
Fulton County
Will Bureh
Decatur Street
Supreme Court
Dr. L. G. Hardman Leads Governor’s Race Broadly
Early frontrunner Dr. L. G. Hardman widens his campaign across nearly every county. He emphasizes his legislative record and supports law enforcement, education, farming, church separation, biennial sessions, and strict state administration while drawing solid backing from two years ago.
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L. G. Hardman
Dr. Hardman
Hardman
Great pains shown in The Making of Maddalena
Miss Edna Goerich spent three weeks and more than three thousand feet of film tests perfecting makeup for Morosco Paramount photoplay The Making of Maddalena. Starting with a shade slightly darker than her fair complexion she progressed through tests to achieve the Italian facial contour eye shading and character shadows required for the role at Bonita Wednesday.
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Edna Goerich
Morosco Paramount
Maddalena
Bonita
Miss Goodrich
Union Services at Presbyterian Church Next Sunday Night
Due to the absence of Rev. 3 M. Dodd the union service will be held at the Presbyterian church. Rev. John B Gordon will preach on The Commandment With a Promise.
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3. M. Dodd
Presbyterian Church
John B Gordon
Iman Coming Campaign Swing Through Carroll County
Dr Hardman plans a two day visit to Carroll County before the September primary to thank 2264 supporters from the last election and enlist more backers. He argues Georgia needs a practical administration by a businessman rather than lawyers and elites, and predicts victory in the county.
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Dr. Hardman
Carroll County
Georgia
Haris
Randolph Anderson
Randolph Anderson 124.) Whe Dr. Hardman
Hardman Wiil
Carorll County
People
The Making of Mad Dalena at Bonila Wednesday
Beautiful scenes in society drama unfold as Edna Goodrich stars in The Making of Mad Dalena. Wealth, furnishings, and fashion create an engaging narrative of high society as the Morosco Paramount feature arrives at Bonila on Wednesday.
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Edna Goodrich
Dorsey Advocates Pension For Dr Hardman In Georgia
Dorsey says Dr Hardman has served the state sufficiently and should be retired on a pension with a monument. He praises Hardman’s benevolence and urges continued service if elected, lauding the doctor as a former chief executive in Georgia.
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Pottle
Milledgeville
Gov
Harris
Hardman
Dex Hardman
Dorsey
Dr. Idman
Dreamed He Was Hangman For Civic Leaguers
A confused letter-poem describes a man dreaming he acted as hangman for local civic leaders. He recounts domestic tasks, neighborly chatter, and a sequence of erratic actions before waking to a dawn vision of judgment. An editor notes the piece as a playful hometown oddity from Jin our town.
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Civic Leaguers
Tou
Tian
Jin
Identifying a Suspect by Hand Signs and Premises
A cryptic note suggests a suspect can be identified through palm signs or by recognizing his clean premises. It hints at recognition while avoiding naming the individual directly and urges practical street recognition.
Merrell Expands Grocery Into Larger Room
Merrell grocery owner Mr. Merrell plans enlarging his store by combining two adjoining rooms into one larger space. The move follows growing business demand and will provide needed room for wholesale and retail operations.
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Are Merrell
is _havingashis
Merrell
The Evil Thereof Screen Drama Shocks Viewers at Bonita
The Evil Thereof exposes the crime and cost behind money’s allure in a powerful photo play. It traces three hundred dollar bills through crime suffering and elite excess, culminating in a guest at a party fatally stabbing a selfish host. Shown at the Bonita on Monday.
New Insurance Agency Formed by Travis and Moncrief
Messrs J P Travis and Frank Moncrief have formed a copartnership to run a general insurance business. Their office is on the second floor over the Bew Bank. Travis leaves J Boykin Sons Inc after three years with the firm.
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J. P. Travis
Frank Moncrief
Bew Bank
Travis
J. Boykin & Sons, Inc
Cow for Sale with Calf in Readable Offering
Extra fine dairy cow with a healthy calf offered for sale. Interested buyers may call the Free Press office for details and arrangements.
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Free Press
Carrollton Cleans Up With Civic Club Drive
Citizens alongside the Civic Club and city authorities clean homes streets and backyards in Carrollton to reduce mosquito breeding and improve health. Extra city workers remove trash and debris. work aims to continue next week if weather allows, as efforts spark a community push for a healthier town.
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Mies
Eb Hutivs
Civic Club
Carrollton City
Garrolston
Deak
Jackson Family Reunion At Sewells Mill Near Rosene
The Jackson family reunion, fore-parents of 182 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren, gathered at Sewells Mill near Rosene in Cowen county on August 1st. Attendees included J A Jackson and Lamar Jackson, G T Jackson, Dud Nixon and Ed McKinley, Bernard Folds and G E Roop. Four or five sheep and pigs were barbecued. Roop, a solicitor candidate, gave a well received speech. Last year’s reunion was at Salem church. next year it will be in Bowdon.
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J. H. Jackson
Tallapoosa
Sewfells Mill
Rosene
Cowelns County
A. Jackson
Lamar Jack
G. T. Jackson
Dud Nixon
Ed McKinley
Bernard Folds
G. E. Roop
Salem Church
Bowdon
Merrell Smith Wedding Slated in Atlanta
Miss Bess Merrell wed Mr. Tobe Smith in Atlanta on Sunday night. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. KE A Merrell of this city, and the groom, a prominent young businessman of Atlanta, spent Thursday here with friends.
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Bess Merrell
Tobe Smith
Atlanta
KE. A. Merrell
Local names endorse Dr Embry in town petition list
A dense listing of residents and officials backs Dr Embry in a broad hometown endorsement. Names include W C Pope J A Towler W B Candler J A Freeman R K Malone T W Tolbert J Hamilton J Harper Hamrick Hesterlee Henslee Kilgore Roberts and many others across professions.
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W.c.pope
J. A.D. Towler
W.B. Candler
J. A. Freeman
R.K. Malone
T. W. Tolbert
Hamilton A. J. Harper
JW. Hamrick
W.A. Adair
N. R. Henderson
A. A. Heath R, R. Richardson
R. QO. Taylor
T.a.upshaw J, M. Moore
J. Hesterlee
W. P. Hester
J.L. Henslee
J. H. Ki
Water in Court House Basement Prompt Dipping
Sheriff W A Garrett discovered 10 000 gallons of stagnant water in the courthouse basement, a 40 by 40 foot space with several feet of water. He employed four workers to dip out the water, finishing Monday, then the area was cleaned and disinfected.
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Court House
W. A. Garrett
Spence Announces Run for Legislature in Carroll County
Hon. John R. Spence of Lowell declares candidacy this week for the legislature. He is well known in Carroll County with three terms previously in the legislature and years as Justice of the Peace. Supporters expect strong backing from his home district.
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John R. Spence
Lowell
Spence
Carroll County
Spenge Dake
Hin Agin
Community cleanup effort praised by residents
The article praises colored people for taking part in a community cleanup and urges continued encouragement. It notes their roles in caring for children, cooking, and washing clothes, and calls for improved health by closing their quarters to improve air exposure.
Civic Club note on busy members and cleaner air
The Civic Club ladies say they have been busy cleaning up this week and could not devote time to news matter. They report better sleep for Bev and praise the improved air as fires were scarce and the spray vent works well.
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Civic Club
Bev
Pottle and Harris Attack Dorsey Over Innes Case
Mr. Pottle and Governor Harris accuse Mr. Dorsey of improper conduct in the Innes affair and the Nelms family fee dispute. They claim Dorsey took a fee to represent the state in extradition efforts, leading to alleged leniency for Innes and public questions about legality and justice.
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Dorsey
Georgia
Innesses
Texas
Innes
Pottle
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Nelms
Stallings Reunion Draws Wide Circle of Relatives
A Stallings family reunion gathered more than forty relatives and friends to celebrate five siblings including the eldest 83 year old Mrs Barnum and three widowed sisters. The five siblings were photographed, and the gathering highlighted a family with several members past typical life expectancy.
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Ings Samity
Tafley
Talley
Barnum
S.sid
S i B D. Stallings
J.B. Huckeba
B. Huckeba
Mistress Will You Help Fight Flies This Summer
Community advice outlines mosquito and fly prevention measures. Readers are urged to install screens on all openings, mount barriers for manure, remove weekly, keep stables clean, avoid rotting scraps, place kitchen door fly traps, use swatters, and urge neighbors to follow precautions.
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Manure
Mrs Hugh Johnson Dies At Buck Creek
Mrs. Hugh Johnson of Buck Creek died Wednesday night and was buried Thursday at Beulah church, where she was a member. Besides her husband she leaves two young children.
Community Meeting for Cemetery Cleanup at Old Gamp Ground
Notice to all interested persons to meet at Old Gamp Ground next Monday August 7 to clean the cemetery. All who have or have not paid are urged to attend as funds were insufficient to complete the cleaning this year and a plan for next year will be decided.
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Old Gamp Ground
Tabernacle Baptist Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday School begins at 9 45 with preaching at 11 00 and Sunbeams at 2 00 afternoon. Evening services are canceled. Everyone invited. The text also mentions a legislative primary election action by a candidate.
The People of Georgia Should Be On The Watch
The article urges Georgia residents to stay alert as voices for local option rise and warns liquor interests may seek to undermine prohibition. It cites past county-level sales and Savannah train crowds, noting last year’s Tybee gathering showed liquor presence and danger, while this year lacked drunken incidents. The Wesleyan Christian Advocate endorses enforcing the law and opposing interference by liquor interests.
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Speers
Web
Stubbs
Savannah
Cadle Joins John W Baskin & Co In Career Move
Albert Gadle leaves Harman & Smith after years to join John W Baskin & Co. He invites friends to call on him at the new firm.
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Cadle
John W. Baskin & CO
Albert Gadle
Haseen
Harman & Smith
John W. Baskin& Co
Col Simmons to Lecture at Tabernacle Church
Col Simmons of Atlanta will lecture at Tabernacle Baptist Church next Thursday August 10 at 8 p m Admission free. Audience will be well entertained.
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Col. W. J) Simmons
Tabernacle
Col. W. & Simmons
Atlanta
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Bring Us Your Mules in Carrollton August
Notice advertises mules for sale or trade in Carrollton during August. Descriptions list mule stock by weight categories from four to eight hundred pounds and up to eleven hundred pounds. Ragsdale Lawhorne Mule Horse firm named in the listing.
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Carrolton
Ragsdale- Lawhorne
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