Mail order trust eyed as threat to small town merchants
Congressman Clyde H. Tavenner warns that mail order firms extend a quiet, far reaching grip across the country threatening rural and small town merchants. He cites rising capital, labor exploitation, and a push for heavy taxation to curb the expansion while stressing local prosperity depends on supporting local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde H. Tavenner
Trust
Wall Street
Morgan Banking
United States
Ing
Chicago Vice
Chicago
Atlanta Police Shift Focus to Real Criminals
Atlanta police and detectives abandon petty persecutions of petty crimes and begin a concerted campaign against burglars, highway robbers and murderers. In seven days over a dozen arrests for burglary and highway robbery accompany a broader effort to clear loiterers from saloons and street corners. Chief Beavers vows to flood the city with enforce ment to end the crime wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Beavers
Indian Spring Season Opens With Busy Hotels
Indian Spring Georgia reports a brisk opening as hotel occupancy rises with a steady stream of visitors from Atlanta Savannah Macon and nearby towns. Wigwam Saturday night dances draw young partygoers from multiple cities as reservations flood in and prospects look strong for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Spring
Macon
Atlanta
Savannah
Griffin
Barnesville
Forsyth
Phagan Murder Trial Set for July 28 Readied in Atlanta
Special to the Argus reports Leo M. Frank faces trial for the Mary Phagan murder in Atlanta's pencil factory with July 28 set as the start. Officials foresee a brief trial, emphasizing jury selection and key testimony. The prosecution plans a circumstantial case built on a chain of evidence, while both sides will pare to the strongest witnesses.
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Der
Mary Phagan
Tallulah Falls land suit set for next week in Gainesville
The state and Georgia Railway and Power Company seek a new trial before Judge J B Jones, moving the case toward the Supreme Court to settle title to the Tallulah Falls land. About 500 men work on the project as the tunnel nears completion and the dam prepares to operate the first unit.
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ARGUS
Atlanta
Tallulah Falls
Gainesville
J. B. Jones
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Supreme Court
Tallulah
First Cotton Bloom Reported in Butts County
Elbert Evans, a colored tenant on J More Watts' country place, claims the first cotton bloom in Butts county. He brought to The Argus office Monday a fresh perfect cotton blossom.
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Elbert Evans
J. More Watts
Butts County
Argus
Infant Grace Burford Dies After Illness
The two month old Grace Burford daughter of Mr and Mrs A Gains Burford died at home Monday after a whooping cough illness. Rev Z E Barron conducted funeral services Tuesday at 3 p m at Cedar Rock.
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Grace Burford
A. Gains Burford
Rev. Z. E. Barron
Cedar Rock
McDonough Couple Wed in Elegant Reagan Redwine Ceremony
Lucy Reagan daughter of Judge and Mrs. E J Reagan married Hill Parks Redwine of Fayetteville officiated by Rev John S Armstrong of Atlanta. Miss Bess Fouche served as maid of honor. bridesmaids were Ruby Walker Agnes Dunn Jane Stanfield. Groomsmen included Dr L P Longino Roby Redwine Thomas Tolleson Walter Burch. The couple planned a North and East wedding trip and will reside in Fayetteville after July 3.
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E. J. Reagan
Sprig Hill
McDonough
Lucy
Hill Parks Redwine
Fayetteville
John S. Armstrong
Atlanta
Bess Fouche
Ruby Walker
Agnes Dunn
Jane Stanfield
Jackson
L. P. Longino
Milledgeville
W. C. Hodnet
Roby Redwine
Thomas Tolleson
Walter Burch
Punch
Ellene Neal
Nina Wall
Ruth Turner
Ethel Lowell
Alla B. Carmichael
Hattie Sue Lowe
Helen Dunn
Missionary Society Meet Monday In Griffin District
The Griffin District Woman's Missionary Society holds its first session Monday at the Methodist church with Mrs. J. T. Blalock presiding. Delegates and hostesses from multiple towns will attend including Griffin, Hampton, Fayetteville, Stockbridge, Forsyth, Jenkinsburg, and Zebulon with meals served on the church lawn Tuesday and Wednesday at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin District Woman’s Missionary Society
Methodist Church
J. T. Blalock
Royal Arch Masons Hear Fine Lecture in Jackson Chapter
Jackson Chapter No 54 R A M conferred the Most Excellent Masters degree on three candidates with E A McHan Grand Lecturer of Georgia presiding. McHan delivered an eloquent review of degrees and will return July 14 to confer Royal Arch on a full team with another lecture praised as of rare importance.
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Jackson
E. A. McHan
Grand Chapter of
Georgia
Companion McHan
Royal Arch
High Class Pictures At Vendome Theater
W J Cornett manager of the Vendome Theater adds comfortable seating and improvements. The movie is described as innocent and instructive. Cone & Cone vaudeville company presents tonight and Saturday for public entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Cornett
Vendome Theater
Cone & Cone
Vaudeette Company
Bell Attends City Gathering This Wednesday
Hon. T. B. Bell visited the city on Wednesday, meeting local officials and observing civic proceedings.
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T. B. Bell
Walter Death Visits Jackson Relatives
Covington resident Walter Death is visiting relatives in Jackson, staying with family and making social calls during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Death
Covington
Jackson
Local Ladies and Visiting Officers in Jonesboro
Ruff and Eliza Curry, Mattie Sue Suttles, Annie Lou High Tower, and Mrs J W Crum along with Mrs M S Williams host visiting officers in Jonesboro. Includes Mrs Sanders and Miss Sanders in attendance with McDonough mentioned among attendees.
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Ruff
Sanders
McDonough
Eliza Curry
Mattie Sue Suttles
Annie Lou Hightower
Jonesboro
J. W. Crum
J. B. Pound
He Rock
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Joseph E. Edwards
Jackson, Georgia
Wagner & Son
Jackson, Ga
Jos
Wigwam
Geo. White, Jr
N. Wilton Smith
Paul Rosser
C. A. Kitchings
N.a.evins
Blanche Caldwell
A. J. Smith
John Morris
Miss Morris
Donald Rauers
J. McH. Rauers
J. E. Ruth
Colson
Waynesboro
Josiah Blasingame
Effie Blasingame
Jersey
S. Walker
Monroe
E.A. Copelaw
Greensboro
J. H. Stringfellow
Fla
R. D. Munford
Cartersville
Phagan
THE
Atlanta, GA
Leo M. Frank
Reagan-Redwine
Griffin District
MM. E. Church
J. M. Leach
Annie Lou McCord
Lois Davis
Hampton
J. M. Finley
Annie Webb
J. H. Brown
F. Z. Curry
Amber Turner
Reath Daniel
J. L. Lyons
E. Rumble
Estelle Smith
Goggansville
R. P. Lasnett
N. J. Baxter
Helen Griffin
W. H. Copeland
A. M. Lamdin
Edward Elder
J. C. Adams
T. E. Fletcher
J. Ponder
TL. Dempsgy
M Winn
Mary Fitzpatrick
Culloden
J. B. Settle
W. H. Branham
Oxford
Jenkinsburg
Harper
Carrie Lou Harper
R. A. Franklin
Zebulon
Verna Wright
Wood
Royal Arch Masons
McHan
Vendome
Nunnally
Kinnet
Slaton Drug Company
Rexall Store
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