Confederates Rally at Stone Mountain Memorial
A thousand aging Confederate veterans gathered at Stone Mountain Georgia on May 22 to view the granite carvings of Lee and Jackson. They traveled from Atlanta Birmingham Texas Virginia and more to witness drills, share memories of Gettysburg Spottsylvania and Appomattox, and pose for photos amid the granite. Mayor Sims Attorney General Mapler and Memorial Association leader Hollins Randolph spoke at the base before a luncheon and explorations of the mountain area.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
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Alabama
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Jackson
Coolnel Clinkscales
San Antonio
Atlanta
Walter A. Sims
George M. Mapler
Hollins Randolph
Memorial Association
Weather report for Virginia and Tennessee
A forecast shows Virginia fair and cooler on Sunday, and fair Monday with rising temperatures. Tennessee enjoys fair conditions Sunday and Monday, with somewhat warmer Monday ahead.
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Virginia
Tennessee
Big Brick Plant At Johnson City Damaged by Fire
Fire swept through the Johnson City Shale Brick Corporation plant just before midnight. Damage is estimated between 150 900 and 200 000, with telephone advices indicating the origin was a fire from a tipple at Bristol area plant.
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Johnson City
Bristol
Herald Courier Tonight
Rum Laden Schooner Julito Towed From Norfolk Secrecy Over Vessel
Officials refuse comment on the fate of the Honduran schooner Julito seized after a gun battle with coast guard ships. The Manning towed her out to sea as inquiries found no official details, while unofficial reports claimed Washington ordered her release. The crew reportedly remained incommunicado during the chase and capture.
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A. J. Henderson
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Washington
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Saint Helen
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River Harbor Bill Put Before House
The $86 million rivers and harbors authorization bill faced four hours of bedlam in the House with repeated adjournment motions. Debate centered on a survey and Illinois river navigation provisions linked to water diversions from Lake Michigan, as lawmakers demanded procedural roll calls and quorum checks amid noisy protests.
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Dempsey Ordered to Madera for Reckless Driving
Mercedia California May 22 Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion must be in Madera May 27 to answer a charge of reckless driving. Justice Leroy Baiy says Dempsey has ample time to answer the citation and will be treated like any other motorist. Dempsey and his chauffeur were arrested six weeks ago for allegedly driving through Madera county at 73 miles an hour.
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Calif
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Madera
Leroy Baiy
Maders
Dempsey
Test Flight Postponed Over Rough Seas
Rough seas this afternoon caused the postponement of the scheduled test flight of Bernardo Duggan, a wealthy Argentine sportsman, in a seaplane that he plans to use to fly from New York to Buenos Aires.
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New York
Bernardo Duggan
Buenos Aires
Paderewski to Visit Geneva Amid Illness and War
New York May 22 Ignace Jan Paderewski pianist and former premier of Poland sails from New York aboard the Paris bound for Europe He says he is very ill and will rest in Geneva notPoland He deplores bloodshed and hopes events will aid his country He declines to comment on Marshal Pilsudski or Polish conditions while abroad
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Ignace Jan Paderewski
Poland
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Paris
Europe
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Gotham
Geneva
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Federal officers to use deputy sheriffs in California enforcement
Washington May 22 Assistant Secretary Andrews announced under President Coolidge authority that federal prohibition enforcement would employ state county and municipal police in California. Local officers would serve only with consent and the plan limits deputy sheriffs to California for now. Andrews stressed cooperation with states and communities for enforcing the 18th amendment while denying nationwide expansion of federal power.
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Cizers
W L Ross Sentenced to Die for Double Murder
Warrenton North Carolina May 22 W L Ross found guilty of first degree murder in the double slaying of Mr and Mrs Sidney Odom. Judge Cranmer sentenced Ross to be electrocuted at Raleigh on June 22. He pleaded remorse and asked his adopted daughter Sallie Butt for prayers. Jury later sent to deliberations on possible verdicts including murder manslaughter or acquittal.
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Cranmer
Polish Politics Rumored Warsaw Election Sparks Debate
In Posen on May 22 a national assembly election in Warsaw is debated amid rumors. Nationalists express awe at the plan while warning that Pilsudski could overrule if the new president misbehaves. Participation hinges on deputies and constitutional requirements, with possible moves to relocate or form a rump session.
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Poland
Pilsudski
National Assembly
Warsaw
Rataj
Death by hanging to face R. Scott declared sane
Chicago May 22 Russell Scott Canadian financier turned robber faces murder charge again after asylum return. He previously escaped execution when found insane. A habeas corpus petition seeks to compel production from Chester asylum. Lawyers anticipate another sanity hearing as proceedings open Tuesday.
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Will Face
Russell Scott
Chester Asylum
William V. Brothers
Scott
Russel
Resolution favors abolition of two thirds and unit rules
Santa Cruz California May 22 A Democratic pre primary state convention adopted a resolution recommending the abolition of the two thirds and unit rules in Democratic national conventions by an overwhelming vote.
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Santa Cruz
Calif
Western Senators Press Farm Relief Amid House Setback
Western senators vow to shape a farm relief bill after the Haugen price stabilization measure failed in the House. Friends of farm relief seek Senate action to end legislative chaos, while House allies explore features of the Curtis Aswell and lending plans. The administration groups doubt any equalization fee measure will pass again as they eye the cooperative marketing bill as a compromise vehicle.
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Friends of Farm
Senate
House
Friends
Aswell
Louisiana
McNary-Hauven
Owner of Rin Tin Tin Acquitted in Delinquency Charge
Chicago on May 22 Lee Duncan, owner of film dog Rin Tin Tin, was found not guilty in municipal court of contributing to the delinquency of a 11 year old girl. He proved he and the dog were in Rockford Illinois for most of May 11, countering the accusation.
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Lee Duncan
Rin. Tin. Tin
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Rockford
Ill
Chilhowie Woman Is Reported Killed
A Chilhowie woman, Mrs. Robert Rhody of East Chilhowie, was struck and killed by a freight train while crossing railroad tracks in East Chilhowie. The train was stopped and a report was filed at Crockett station.
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