War Speech in House Denounces Alien Land Bill
In Washington on April 28 Representative Sisson of Mississippi urged war if California’s anti alien land law threatened national pride. He argued non residents should not own land and attacked Japan’s government stance while Representative Mann defended US sovereignty over property rights abroad. Bryan arrived in Sacramento to confer on the anti alien land holding law as Governor Johnson planned a joint legislative session for his message.
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Washington
California
House’ of Representatives
Sigson
Mississippi
Sisson
United States
Japan
Mr. Sisson
Representative Mann
House
Bryan
Sacramento
Cal
Johnson
David’ Star Jordan
Georgia boy spared chain gang by governor pardon
Julius McBrayer an 8 year old Haralson county youth a relative of the Bolles tor district was sentenced to 12 months on the chain gang. Governor Brown commuted the sentence to present service and a 100 dollar fine. Four older men jailed for the same offense were fined 50 dollars each. The appeal claimed harsh treatment due to kinship and noted a flogging by his father.
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Atlanta
Julius McBrayer
Haralson - County
Bolle
Brown
Georgia
McBrayer
Stanford President Dr David Starr Jordan In Sacramento Talks
Dr David Starr Jordan president of Stanford University meets with Secretary of State Bryan in Sacramento on April 28 to discuss pending alien land legislation. He opposes forcing any nation to surrender land and urges friendship, especially with Japan.
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Sacramento
Cal
David Starr Jordan
Stanford University
State
Bryan
Jordan
United States
Japanese Government Awaits Bryan Mission Outcome
The Japanese government awaitsSecretary Bryan's mission to California to hear the outcome. No change is reported in negotiations over the California alien land legislation.
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California
Washington
Bryan
Huerta and DMZ Tensions Rise in Mexico City
Washington reports intensified friction between Huerta and Diaz factions of the Provisional Government in Mexico. Carranza loyalist Robert Pesquiera arrives as confidential agent for a special mission possibly to Europe. Huerta strengthens guards at the National Palace while Diaz surrounds his estate with infantry.
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Washington
Huerta
Diaz
Provisional
Mexico
Carranza Constitutonalists
Robert Pesquiera
Mexican
House of Deputies
Carranza
Europe
National Palace
Mrs Hargrave Plans Short Visit Then Homeward Journey
Mrs A G Hargrave leaves today for a brief visit with relatives in Atlanta before continuing to her home in Phoenix Arizona. The article notes she will be turned over to the sheriff.
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A. G. Hargrave
Atlanta
Phoenix
Ariz
Veterans Meet Here Friday at W P Mitchell Camp Gathering
The annual meeting of the W P D Mitchell Camp United Confederate Veterans was held at the courthouse at eleven. Captain-Commander Chas P Hansell presided with over twenty-five veterans present. Officers for the coming year were elected, and a memorial report was promised for the next meeting. The group announced plans to attend Laurel Hill cemetery exercises this afternoon.
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W. Pd. Mitchell
United
Court House
Chas
P. Hansell
Out
Burrell Griffin
Columbus Benton
Jasper Miles
Norton
Josephee D. H. Parker
Charles Gandy
A.B. Cone
J. C. Stanaland
Brunswick
T. N. Hopking
R. H. Harris
John Triplett
Joseph Jerger
A. B. Cone
D. D. Swint
W. B., Hambleton
J. W. Groover
W. H. Bibb
Chivimaugua
the Great
Rey
Colonel Hopkins
Charles P. Hansell
Firet
B. L. Neel
J. M. Dekle
N. R. Spengler
Sargeant
W. B. Hambleton
Thomasville
Laure] Hill
John B. “Gordon
Daughters of the Confederacy
Upper
Broad Street
Lower Broad
Laurel Hill
Dixie
Conederacy
Unclear Shower Stuns Town After Clear Night
A brief heavy shower surprised residents overnight after a clear evening. Early morning conditions remained unusually bright and calm with drying pools reflecting the unexpected turn of weather.
Trial in Dillon assault case opens in Thomas Superior Court
Judge Thomas opens the second week of the Thomas Superior Court as the State proceeds against Jim W. Dillon Jr. for assault with intent to murder following a October 15 shooting near Jackson and Madison streets injuring Jim Patterson who later recovered. Jury sworn. Patterson testifies detailing the confrontation and Dillon drawing a pistol.
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Thomas
Thomas Superior Court
Jim W. Dillon, Jr
Jackson ‘Street
Madinot Street
Jim Patterson
Dillon
Patterson
James’ Gribben
F. C
Tyey
W. A. Rownd
G.c.gumbels
C.F. Newton
H. ‘Elrod
J. H. White
W.N. Hamilton
C. B. Bond
Noah Singletary
R. J. Brown
Wurat
J.F. Mitchell
Underwood Confident On Tariff Bill After Debate
Washington April 28 The final day of the tariff bill debate in the House saw renewed speeches as members sought a larger audience for the closing. Representative Underwood remains confident the bill will pass within a week and that the sugar schedule will cause little trouble. Rainey of Illinois and Murdock of Kansas led the session with others. Underwood argued the United States is within its rights and that the five percent tariff preference on goods in American vessels does not violate treaties. Payne defended the Payne Aldrich tariff while criticizing the Underwood plan as a tariff measure.
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Washington
Underwood
Senate
Representative Rainey
Illinois
Ways and Means Committee
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Rainey
West
United States
Payne
Mr. Fred A. Roach Visits Valdosta Resident
Valdosta visitor Mr. Fred A. Roach spent yesterday in the city, engaging in local affairs and meeting residents during his stay.
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Fred A. Roach
Valdosta
City
Monticello man Mr. C W Hamrick visits town with friends
Mr. C. W. Hamrick of Monticello spent a brief time in town yesterday accompanied by friends, stopping for a short visit before continuing on.
Grace Elizabeth Beach to Wed Dr George Townsend Clark
Beachton Georgia announcement from Mr and Mrs Septimus Melvin Beach and Bainbridge Georgia physician Dr George Townsend Clark confirms the engagement of Grace Elizabeth Beach to be married at the Beach family home on the evening of June 11. The union is described as a highly anticipated social event with Grace noted for charm and social standing in Thomas County.
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Septimus Melvin Beach
Beachton
Grace Elizabeth
George Townsend Clark
Bainbridge
Miss Beach
Thomas County
Atlanta Mystery Ends in Apparent Suicide Note Confusion
The unidentified white girl found dead in a basement on South Forsyth Street appears to have been a Mary Hogan employed at a nearby pencil factory. Police suspect decoy notes and rope placement were staged to mislead, while the killer remains at large and Nawt Lee is held for cautionary questioning.
Jury probes scene in Mary Phagan death at pencil factory
Atlanta April 28 coroner jury visited the National Pencil Company basement where fourteen year old Mary Phagan was found to decide if she was killed there or upstairs. Superintendent L M Frank was examined with lawyers present as two arrests were made Arthur Mullinax and Newt Lee. A cat skeleton was found in the cellar and a woman’s footprint was near the body court also arrested J M Gantt a former book keeper who says he was at the factory Saturday afternoon.
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Atlanta
A.entsoner
National Pencil Company
Mary Phagan
L. M. Frank
Arthur Mullinax
Newt. Lee
J. M. Gantt
Pencil Company
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