Cox Nominated for President by Democratic Convention
James M. Cox, Ohio governor, nominated for president after a 44 ballot fight, with Franklin D. Roosevelt as possible running mate. Amidon's motion to nominate Cox by acclamation sparked a lengthy roar from delegates. Cox, a three term governor, built a career from printer’s devil to state leadership and national prominence.
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Cox
Sam B. Amidon
Kansas
McAdoo
Democratic National Committee
Robinson
Amidon
James Madison Cox
Ohio
Onionn
Rutherford B. Hayes
Congress
Demestic Party
Oso
Hardwick Speaks at Carrollton in Court House Address
Hon Thomas W Hardwick spoke at the Carrollton courthouse at 11 o clock to a large crowd. He criticized President Wilson the administration the preferential primary and the San Francisco convention. He reaffirmed support for Cox for the presidency and praised the democratic party while being introduced by Col B Holderness.
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Thomas W. Hardwick
Court House
Hardwick
Wilson
San Francisco
Democratic Party
Mr. Cox
Intergala
Col
8. Holderness
Tlardwick
Half Million in Losses From Storm Ravages in Ohio 1870
A severe rainstorm in Ohio caused six inches of rainfall in hours, washing away bridges and crippling Western and Atlantic rail service. Property damages are estimated at no less than half a million dollars. The article also recalls a journalist’s life from a district school teacher to publishing ventures and political service.
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Western and Atlantic Railway
Propperty
French Send U. S. July 4 Greetings
Varis July 4 telegram from Premier Millerand to President Wilson expresses cordial independence day greetings. France will celebrate as a national fete with schools and monuments honoring American independence and the heroes and statesmen who aided the world’s salvation.
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Varis
Wilson
Millerand
France
Jenete
Playgrounds Open in Carrollton This Summer
Miss Edith O'Steen opens Carrollton playgrounds on Maple Street School grounds with two daily sessions weekly. Swings, sand pits, volleyball courts, a tennis court, and various games are available. croquet sets are on order. Citizens show strong interest as children gather for play each afternoon.
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Edith O'Steen
Carrollton
Maple ‘Street
Miss O'Steen
Qo'breen
Why Not This Town Henry Ford Factory Plan
Henry Ford is praised for proposing winter farm factories to employ young men during the off season and shut down in summer. The plan is called sane sensible and eminently practical. The author urges local farmers and townsmen to unite, organize, and fund such a venture.
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Henry Ford
Henry
Judge Adamson Back at Home
Judge W. C. Adamson spends vacation at his West Avenue bungalow with friends praising his rest and recreation. The judge is described as beloved locally and admired nationwide for his leadership and character.
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Judge Adamson
W. C. Adamson
West Avenue
First Woman to Lead Democratic National Convention
Mrs. George Bass becomes the first woman in American history to preside over a national party convention. She occupies the chair during the Democratic convention as Governor Cox is nominated, marking a historic milestone in party leadership.
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George Bass
Bass
Cox
Carrollton Press Convention Preparations in Carroll County Georgia
Carrollton and Carroll County gear for a press convention tied to Carrollton July 19 20 and 21 with editors from Bowdon Villa Rica Temple Whiteburg Roopville Clem Banning Cross Plains Lowell and Wentworth invited. The article covers county history from Charles Carroll to the Free State era and notes industry including Mandeville Mills and multiple mills gins and fertilizer works plus highway bonds and a three day schedule of barbecue motor trip and fish fry.
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Carrollton
Carroll County
Georgia
Carroll
Carrallton
Lereelfin
Villa Rica
Bowdon
Temple
Whiteaburg
Roapville
Clem
Banning
Cross Plains
Lowell
Bowden College
Sta Ilmathows
Mandeville
Georgia County
J. J. Thomassen
Poe
Carroll County Times
Tallapoosa
Barbecue at the county farm draws a large crowd
On the county poor farm a July Fourth barbecue was held with 28 singers, 21 inmates, and many neighbors attending. Ordinary Walter Millican spoke on current topics and a colored preacher John Allberry preached at 10 o clock. Commissioner Robinson called it a very enjoyable occasion for those present.
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Walter J. Millican
John Allberry
Robinson
Solicitor General seeks Coweta Circuit seat in election
Henry H Revile announces candidacy for solicitor general, touting twenty two years in Greenville and Grapple Court, pledging faithful fair and economical administration. He vows to act without influence and seeks support from white voters in the Coweta Circuit, asserting equal justice for all.
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Cult
Dubjent
Dome
Earth
Vine
Greenville
Grapple Court
Eliys
Coweta
Henery H, Revile
Carrollton trade territory coverage by paper discussion
The notice outlines plans to cover Carrollton area with a twice weekly edition, a trip to Villa Erica on July 21 to sue an old United States miner, and continued stops to Douge Junville and Austell with local residents hosting newspaper staff. It also mentions a Rome gathering and a final day at Chicago Muuga Park for a boxing event.
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Villa Erica
United States
Douge Junville
Austell
Rome
Chicamuuga Park
Atlanta Constitution
Rev L M Claxton to Preach at the Tabernacle Sunday
Rex J M Claxton of Anniston First Baptist Church will preach at the Tabernacle Sunday morning and evening. Everybody invited to be on hand to hear this gifted minister.
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L. M. Claxton
Tabernacle
Rex
J. M. Claxton
Anniston
Tabernacly
Revival Continues at First Methodist Meeting
The revival at First Methodist continues with growing interest and ongoing evenings led by a forceful speaker. A special service for children was held at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon as part of the ongoing outreach and gospel teaching.
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Gonpel Kerman
Atkinson Spent Friday Here in Newnan District
Moi W Y Atkinson of Newnan Georgia visited for Harrison-Guernett circuit duties on Friday in the city. He met many friends who offered support. The primary is scheduled for September.
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Atkinson
Moi
W. Y. AtKinson
Newnan
Nak
Crews Jones announces daughter Mary marriage plan
Mr and Mrs Crews Jones announce the marriage of their daughter Mary to Mr Jonahalla. After a brief period with her parents she will leave for Birmingham, her future home, where Mr Jonahalla has a position with the Tennessee Con and Tron Company.
Fans fill Cedar Town game with wild base hits and rainout
Fans at the ball park on Monday saw Cedar Town defeat Carrollton 20 to 1 as pitchers were named and batters hit in a slugfest. The evening game was rained out in the third inning but Carrollton's team showed pop and pep, with Chaplin noted for coaching energy.
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Ball Park
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Secretary of the Navy
James M. Cox
William G. McAdoo
Butler County
Cincinnati Enquirer
The
Enquirer
Washington
Paul Soro
Dayton Daily Mews
Springfield Daily News
Sacksonburg
Carrollton Bank
U. S
Entigéountryside
Ty D. G. Bickers
Carrol County
Charles Iroll
West Point
Colicokee Line
Buchanan
Arrolton
McIntosh
Free State of
Sal Farma
MR. Advertiser
Carrollton Trade Terriory
Jones
the First National Bank
Carrollton, Georgia
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