Bailey Sues Cannon Officials for 35000 Dollars
Georgia briefs report former Cannon High School principal J. H. Bailey, ousted after a February incident, filed suit in Atlanta federal court for 35000 dollars against 29 Cannon citizens. The case will be tried in Athens next court term. Aries on A and A celebrates first Atlanta train arrival. Poultry show to be held in Atlanta December 1 to 6 with officers Zimmer Hastings Wade Bertling. Republican primaries and district conventions scheduled in each district. Macon May 14 state convention. Augusta bar dispute over Glover case ends with condemnation of attorneys methods. Athens votes 75000 in bonds for sewers and water mains. Farmers Union says it stays out of politics and predicts a great Georgia State Fair. 60 mile macadam road plan from Atlanta to Waco to aid soldiers and Fort McPherson access. Farmers Institutes planned in June and fall with self-support and cotton seed meal feeding emphasized.
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Georgia Poultry Association
Atlanta
H. G. Hastings
West Mitchell Street
Will V. Zimmer
G. H. Wade
Alf Bertling
Duckworth
Georgia
R. F. Duckworth
Farmers’ Union
Waco
War Department
Lon F. Livingston
Congress
Fort McPherson
A. M. Soule
Agricultural College
Thens
Soule
Aldrich Financial Bill Tabled by Banking Committee
The House Banking and Currency Committee voted unanimously to lay the Aldrich financial bill on the table. No formal report or reasons will be given to the House, the panel deciding to issue only a brief note of the committee action.
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House Committee On Banking and Currency
Aldrich Financial
House
Committee On Banking and Currency
Senate
Timeing Telegrams Ordered by Georgia Railroad Commission
An order from the Georgia Railroad Commission requires all telegram companies to stamp each incoming telegram with the exact time of receipt at the delivery office. If requested, the sending office can have the time of filing added at origin free for ten words or fewer, or for up to five cents for longer telegrams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Railroad Commission
Postmaster General Backs Parcels Post Plan
The Postmaster General favors a parcels post system for rural routes claiming it would eliminate the department deficit and render the postal service self sustaining. He argues the new department would turn the agency into a paying enterprise.
Whites in Cuba Threaten to Bolt Miguelistas
Advices from Havana report that the white faction of Miguelistas led by Major Jose Castellanos a gubernatorial aspirant declares they will bolt the party if the negro element predominates at the primaries.
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Cuba
Havana
Miguelistas
Jose Castellanos
Jayne Hill Episode Sparks House Debate on Diplomacy
Washington dispatch notes House discussion of the diplomatic consular bill focused on David Jayne Hill’s appointment as ambassador. Critics argued wealth determines diplomatic stature, urging government housing for diplomats and salaries to sustain dignity, while other members addressed unrelated topics in general debate.
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Washington
Willina
Berlin
David Jayne Hill
House of Representatives
Perkins
New York
Slayden
Texas
Hill
Griggs
Georgia
Burton
Ohio
Connecticut
Fowler
Bird
Mississippi
Thomas
North Carolina
Cape Cod
Beaufort
N. C
Saunders
Virginia
South
McLendon Takes Responsibility for Immigration Order
Chairman McLendon of the Georgia state railroad commission defects criticism by President Duckworth of the Farmers Union and asserts the commission issued the order with full responsibility. He states Governor Smith had no more to do with it than Duckworth, while Duckworth argues the governor’s stance on immigration makes him share the blame.
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McLerden
Georgia State Railroad Commission
Duckworth
Farmers’ Union
McLendon
Railroad Commission
Smith
Postmaster Dies by Self Inflicted Shot in NC Post Office
J D Martin postmaster at Leaks ville North Carolina killed himself in the post office building early Friday by a bullet to the brain. Authorities report no stated reason beyond business troubles. He was about forty and leaves a family.
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J. D. Martin
Leaksville
N. C
Martin
Elevator man says running people down not wrong
An elevator operator defends his actions by arguing that run downs of people are not morally or legally wrong. The statement sparks debate about safety and professional conduct in building maintenance.
NO SETTLEMENT OF STRIKE IN PENSACOLA
Negotiations between strikers and the street railway company failed Thursday night in Pensacola Florida. The street car strike remains unresolved as state troops maintain order with about 60 officers on duty.
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Pensacola
Fla
Three Men Die in Canmore Mine Explosion
Three men were killed and four others seriously burned in an explosion at the old Canmore mine. The incident occurred Thursday in Canmore Alberta Manitoba.
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Canmore
Alberta
Manitoba
Battle of Lexington Celebrated in Massachusetts
Massachusetts observed Lexington Day with banks, stores and schools closed for patriotic exercises and sports. The celebration reflected local pride and historical remembrance despite a humorous closing line about shedding skin.
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Lexington
Massachusetts
Murray's Nomination to Senate as Comptroller
The president sent to the senate on Saturday the nomination of Lawrence O. Murray to be comptroller of the currency, to succeed W B Ridgely who resigned from the post.
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Murray
Senate
Lawrence
W. B. Ridgely
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Chamber of Commerce
Harry M. Atkinson
Walter Johnson
Republican State Central Committee
Macon
Arthur Glover
Augusta Bar Association
A. L. Franklin
C. A. Picquet
Glover
Athens
Atlanta Fair Association
Jayne Hill
Mwlendon
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Castoria
Ullman
Enero
Ullman 60
Cincinnati, Ohio
Orange
Mass
Standard Saving Machine Co
Broad St
Avlanta, Ga
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