Death Penalty for Earl Manchester in Georgia Court
Earl Manchester, 19, was sentenced to die in the electric chair on August 14 for the murder of James Parks, 25, after a rapid ten hour trial. Manchester fainted in court and sobbed as deputies led him away. His defense plans a motion for a new trial. Mrs. J. C. Powers faces accessory before the fact charges and a possible death penalty next Monday.
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Macon
Earl Manchester
James Parks
H. A. Mathews
Elmer
Manchester
Parks
J. C., Powers
Powers
Canadian youth faces electric chair in Florida murder case
Earl Manchester, 19, a native Canadian jobseeker in Macon, confessed to killing his roommate James Parks for insurance proceeds. The 71 year old landlady Mrs J G Powers is charged as an accessory before the fact. The jury found Manchester guilty and the state seeks the death penalty. sentencing follows.
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Macon
Earl
Manchester
James Parks
J. G. Powers
Parks
R. C. Crumpton
Lakeland
Fla
Calum
H.A. Mathews
Federal funds flood Georgia in fight against plant disease
Atlanta June 18 state entomologist Manning S Yeomans says the federal government will allot about 205000 to combat plant diseases in Georgia. Of this 75000 goes to this year's phony fruit disease campaign with 10000 from state entomology funds. A 45000 grant backs a Mediterranean fruit fly survey and about 85000 more supports border patrol against the fruit fly. The state adds roughly 15000 to cover these two efforts.
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Atlanta
Manning S. Yeomans
Georgia
Yeomans
State Board of Entomology
Washington
Hoover signs census and reapportionment bill
President Hoover signed the census and reapportionment act setting the 1930 count as the basis for House distribution. The 435-seat House remains fixed while states gain or lose seats according to the 1930 census. An army of 100,000 workers will conduct the count starting May 1930.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover
House of Representatives
House
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
South Carries Fight to the Senate Finance Subcommittee
The article describes a lobbying effort in Washington by South officials to secure a long staple cotton duty removal from the free list. Douglas notes the struggle follows an earlier loss in the House and references a nine to ten month opera period.
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Washington
Senate
Douglas
Ministers oppose repeal of Sunday closing laws in Georgia
The Macon Ministerial Union passed a resolution in which they vow to remain unalterably opposed to any efforts to repeal Sunday closing laws. They warn that some legislators plan to repeal the laws in the upcoming general assembly session and oppose proposals to legalize baseball and movies in Bibb County.
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Macon
Macon Ministerial Union
General Assembly
Bibb County
Georgia
Babe Ruth Returns to Yankee Bench for Batting Practice
Babe Ruth appeared in uniform at Yankee Stadium for batting practice for the first time since June 1 illness. He did not start against the Red Sox in a double header but remained available for pinch hitting.
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Babe Ruth
Yankee
New York
Yankee Stadium
Red Sox
Yankees
Hoover rejects signing Young Plan on reparations
President Hoover announced the United States will not sign the Young reparations plan agreed by experts in Paris. Since the U S was not a party to the plan it need not be submitted to Congress for approval. Congress only decides authority to reduce Rhine army costs.
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Washington
Hoover
United States
Paris
Congress
Mass of Statistics Before Commission
A mass of crime statistics from federal and state courts and law enforcement agencies was presented to President Hoover's national law enforcement commission at its third meeting. Experts have compiled data during the recess to study crime types and regional conditions comparatively, with a full three-day session ahead.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover
National Law Enforcement Commission
Border Patrols Strengthened to Prevent Smuggling
An unprecedented gathering of bootleggers along the Canadian border prompted a nationwide strengthening of customs border patrols. Assistant Secretary Lowman said President Hoover has not asked for a report on the enforcement situation. Protests over a patrol killing and related telegrams were noted, while other officials report reduced liquor smuggling along the Detroit river due to intensified enforcement.
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Washington
D. C
Lowman
Treasury
Canadian
Vancouver
Atlantic Seaboard
United States
Hoover
White House
Minnesota
Henry Virkula
White
Loman
The
Prohibition
Doran
Detroit River
Coast Guard
Premier Dawes and MacDonald to speak in Britain tonight
London reports that America's new ambassador Charles Dawes and Britain's new prime minister Ramsay MacDonald will address events in two distant parts of Britain. Dawes will speak to the Pilgrims' Club in London while MacDonald speaks to the Lossiemouth town council in Scotland about disarmament and Anglo American cooperation.
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London
Britain
America
Charles G. Dawes
Ramsay MacDonald
Ambassador Dawes
Pilgrims’ Club
MacDonald
Lossiemouth
Scotland
Dawes
United States
Great Britain
Washington
Virginia Anti Smith Convention Recesses For Platform
Roanoke June 18 The Virginia anti Smith convention recessed at 11 30 to let the resolutions committee draft the platform for this afternoon The keynote speaker S Howie Williams Lynchburg and Frank Lyon chairman condemned the national and state Democratic leadership I C Trotman Suffolk today resigned from the anti Smith executive committee citing a Telegram to Mrs Herbert Hoover after her hosting Oscar De Priest s wife as distasteful to party bosses in Richmond
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Roanoke
Committee On
S. Howie Williams
Lynchburg
Frank Lyon
I. C. Trotman
Suffolk
Herbert Hoover
Oscar de Priest
Virginia
Richmond
Trotmen
Postmasters Meeting Adjourned in Savannah
The Georgia branch of the National League of District Postmasters concluded in Savannah on June 18 after an address by Congressman Charles G. Edwards on Our Government Mrs Ruth Scoggin Armachee postmaster spoke on Partners J R Cole Atlanta postal inspector participated in the adjournment and remarks
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Savannah
Georgia
National League of District Postmasters
Charles G. Edwards
Ruth Scoggin
Armachee
J. R. Cole
Atlanta
Second Contest on Debenture Plan in the Fall
Washington reports a renewed fight in Congress over the farm relief debenture plan. Senator Norris reintroduces a tariff bill amendment. supporters warn of reprisals if blocked. The debate may shape the tariff bill as the Farm Board allocates 151 million dollars for agriculture relief and wheat stabilization, while Congress recesses into mid September.
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Washington
Congress
Norris
Nebraska
Hoover
House of Representatives
Federal Farm Board
Yellow Bird crew to receive high honors in Paris
The Yellow Bird trans Atlantic monoplane crew will be honored tomorrow at the chamber of deputies the Senate and the Hotel De Ville in Paris. Air minister Laurentegnac reversed his stance and officially recognizes the fliers amid receptions. Stowaway Arthur Schreiber from Portland Maine faces an uncertain future as he is measured for a dress suit and prepared for departure Thursday. Armeno Lotti Jr backs the flight and urges the unwelcome passenger return home.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Hotel de Ville
M. Laurentegnac
Arthur Schreiber
Portland
Schreiber
Leviathan
Harding
Armeno Lotti, Jr
Postmaster General Nominees Named
Arch Coleman of Minneapolis is nominated as first assistant postmaster general and John W. Philp of Dallas, Texas, as fourth assistant postmaster general.
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Washington
Arch Coleman
Minneapolis
John W. Philp
Dallas
Texas
Officials Read Reports After Conducted Quiz
A local meeting featured a completed quiz and officers read aloud the ensuing reports. The session focused on presenting results and outlining next steps for the organization.
Rockmart Chief of Police Dies on Street
Rockmart Georgia June 18 Chief of Police Green Barrett died suddenly on the street after finishing duties of the day He had just locked a suspect in jail and was crossing the street when he suffered a heart attack authorities said
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Rockmart
Green Barrett
Divorce Set Aside Over Fraud in Obtaining It
Fulton superior court set aside the divorce granted three years ago to Leslie Philip Arnold, ex U S Army lieutenant and late husband of Priscella Dean, Hollywood actress, after Mildred Arnold of Groton Conn claimed fraud in serving papers. The action could nullify Arnold and Miss Dean's marriage solemnized in September last year. The fraud alleged rests on failure to serve Mrs Arnold with papers when filed March 9 1925. The couple wed in New York August 13 1917, and later that year Arnold left service following an investigation.
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Atlanta
Leslie Philip Arnold
United States Army
Priscella Dean
Fulton Superior Court
Mildred Arnold
Groton
Los Angeles
War Department
Fort McPherson
Arnold
Arnolds
New York
Ohio State worker and ex professor held in slaying
Authorities pursuing leads in the hammer slaying of Theora Hix 23 years old co ed center their inquiry on Marion Meyers a former suitor and friend of Dr James H Snook both held since Friday after her body was found beaten and cut near a rifle range Meyers admitted posing as her husband and keeping a meeting room but denies any involvement in the crime.
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Columbus
Theora Hix
Marion T. Meyers
Myers
James H. Snook
Meyers
Ohio State University
Snook
University School of Veterinary
Federal inquiry opened into drug links in slaying
Assistant U S district attorney Bartels announced a probe to determine if narcotics trafficking formed part of the motive for the slaying. Reports circulated that Miss Hix was involved in drug traffic with Dr. James H. Snook, former university professor, who is under investigation.
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Columbus
Hix
United States District
Bartels
Miss Hix
James H. Snook
Memphis Man Sets World Record With Two Golf Holes
Chasteen Harris of Memphis blistered par by five strokes across holes 14 and 15 in the Southern Amateur qualifying. He eagled the 14th on a par five then aced the 15th from 242 yards, his second career ace. Harris competes alongside George Bush and W B Mason who led at 75 while Harris and Tyne posted 77.
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Nashville
Tenn
Chasteen Harris
Memphis
Harris
St. Andrews
Scotland
Jock Hutchison
Bobby Jones
George Bush
New Orleans
W. B. Mason
Asheville
N. C
W. J. Tyne
Watchman shoots 11 year old at school house site
An 11 year old boy playing with peers near a school building under construction was shot and seriously wounded after refusing to leave. Watchman George Meserve was arrested and charged with the shooting after authorities said he fired a single shot into the group.
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Chicago
George Meservey
Parts of plane found near Hawaii linked to missing Dole flight
Four wreckage pieces found near Kamilo on Hawaii’s island suggest links to the Golden Eagle or Miss Doran from the 1927 Dole air race from Oakland to Honolulu. One stabilizer piece identified. others uncertain. The two planes and five occupants vanished after starting August 16 1927. Goebel won the flight.
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Hilo
Hawaii
Kamilo
Golden Eagle
Miss Doran
California
Honolulu
Oakland
Miss Dora
Return from France A. E. F. Soldier Desertion Reported
Upon his return, Mrs. Arnold said, he came to Groton for a short time, then deserted her. The note references a man connected to the A. E. F. in France and his subsequent disappearance from Groton.
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France
Congress Plans Summer Recess After Vote
Congress agreed to a recess schedule with the Senate from tomorrow to August 19 and the House to September 23. Representative Tilson of Connecticut said he would seek adjournment of the House to September 23 and back the Senate plan. The two houses must each approve the other’s preferred recess under the Constitution.
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Senate
House
Washington
Washington, D. C
Congress
Tilson
Connecticut
Big Merger Formed In New York Power System
Three utilities Buffalo Niagara and Eastern Power Northeastern Power and Mohawk Hudson Power merge to form Niagara Hudson Power Corp with a 600 million valuation. The system will span from Buffalo to Albany with a stock exchange under New York law.
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New York
Buffalo
Niagara and Eastern Power Corporation
Northeastern Power Corporation
Mohawk Hudson Power Corporation
J. P. Morgan and Company
Niagara Hudson Power Corporation
New York State
Rochester
Albany
Power merger expected by noon in Buffalo area
The Associated Press reports that a $600 million merger involving Buffalo Niagara and Eastern Power Corporations with Mohawk Hudson Power and Northeastern Power, led by J. P. Morgan and Carlisle, is being concluded today.
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New York
Associated Press
Buffalo, Niagara and Eastern Power Corporation
Northeastern Power Corporation
Mohawk Hudson Power Corporation
J. P. Morgan and Company
F. L. Carlisle and Company
Kidnapping Baffles Gracewood Home In Augusta Case
In Augusta Georgia Mrs Lucille Rhodes and William H Lamisey both of Decatur Ga were held on kidnaping charges after a twelve year old girl from the Gracewood home for feeble minded children was taken from the gate yesterday The car was outrun by home officials and arrests followed in Graymont Georgia Deputy Jesse Watkins brought the trio back to Augusta and Lamisey is wanted in Atlanta on a stealing charge connected to the automobile used in the kidnapping.
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Augusta
Lucille Rhodes
William H. Larisey
Decatur
Gracewood
Graymount
Jesse Watkins
Graymont
Lamisey
Atlanta
Four City Employes Die From Sewer Gas in Lowell
In Lowell Massachusetts on June 18 four city sewer department workers were killed by sewer gas in a manhole during a rescue attempt for colleagues who had been overcome. Frank Donahue Maurice Fitzgerald Hugh Roark and Thomas Roark died. James Keene survived but was in critical condition. The workers had been sent to inspect reports of gas seepage.
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Lowell
Mass
City
Frank Donahue
Maurice Fitzgerald
Hugh
Thomas Roark
James Keene
Donahue
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Committee On Resolutions
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Yellow Bird Crew
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