Mobile bootleg feud sparks deadly violence and manhunt
Washington county residents reel as one man dies and another fights for life after a shooting near Buckatunna. Sheriff B L Onderdonk seeks Hub Henry, paroled murder convict whose parole was revoked by Gov Brandon amid protests. George Crane arrested in Phelps case. Henry and brothers Earl and Colon Henry await October murder trials.
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Mobile
Ala
Washington County
B. L. Onderdonk
J. H
Hub) Henrry
Brandon
Henvry
Aaron Smith
Onderdonk
Joe Phelps
Buckatunna
Miss
Phelps
George Crane
Waynesboro
Chatom
Crane
Hub Henvry
Smith
Earl
Colon
Sipped
Largest Congregation at Baptist Church Last Night
The sermon by Dr. Sammons on Luke 15 drew a large weekly crowd with three new members joining. The Junior Choir impressed, the Senior Chorus grows, and the evening service now starts at 8 15. Daily services at 10 am and 8 15 pm invite all, with a 7 55 pm personal workers prayer meeting in the upper room.
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Baptist Church
Hoffman
Wedding of Irene Griffin and Cornelious M'ddleton at First African Baptist
The First African Baptist church overflowed with a large color ed crowd and white attendees for the marriage of Irene Griffin and Cornelious M'ddleton. Bridesmaids wore pink and white, flower girls matched, pink decorations, and the bride wore white satin with a long tulle veil. The bride is Herbert Griffin's daughter and the groom an efficient mail carrier.
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First African Baptist Church
Irene Griffin
Cornelious M'ddleton
Tno
Elt
Herbert Griffin
Uncle Sam
Slattery Added To New York Fight Card
Jimmy Slattery known as the honey is entered as an added starter in the cauliflower rodeo of July 2 in New York with Harry Wills to meet Charlie Weinert and Mickey Walter to fight Harry Greb. Slattery's opponent is not yet selected. Greb trains in Atlantic City after boxing commission assignment.
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New York
Jimmy Slattery
the Honey
Bread
Harry Wills
Charlie Weinert
Mickey Walter
Harry Greb
Slattery
Jimmy
Boxing Commission
Atlantic City
Walker
Weather Crop Report Highlights Heat and Mixed Rainfall Across Georgia
Atlanta reports a week of above normal temperatures with three days at or above 100. Scattered showers boosted cotton in central regions while southern areas saw more widespread rain. Cotton and corn progress varies by moisture. tobacco remains in very good condition. transplanting of sweet potatoes progressed where rains were adequate, but drought slowed acreage. Pastures and gardens improved in the south but poor in drier counties. Peanuts, cane, sorghum, and minor crops perform well in the south.
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Atlanta
Countes
Eleven New Tobacco Markets to Open in South Georgia
Moultrie Georgia June 25 eleven new tobacco markets will open in South Georgia for the season starting July 21. Albany Thomasville Cairo Alma Bainbridge Quitman Waycross Dublin Metter Lyons and Moultrie are named as locations. Waters melons ripening in southern division shipments continue peaches are ripening rapidly and of good quality though some small. A A Scott meteorologist Shearorsotty charge.
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Moultrie
South Georgia
Albany
Thomasvvle
Cairo
Alma
Bainbridge
Quitman
Waycrasg
Dublin
Metter
Lyons
A. A. Scottt
Sheashorsotty
Rotary Club Discusses Civic Projects and Town Needs
Rotary members explored local topics including civic beauty education and religious phases. Dr J B Sam Modgott Rome urged service at Baptist church while Thomas County Tobacco Warehouse asked Rotarians to help publicize its benefits to growers. Various leaders and visitors spoke and clarified Rotary's non political stance.
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J. B. Sammodgot
Rome
Tas
Baptist Church
Pianonsie
Rotary Clubs
Thomas County Tobacco Warehouse
Cooper
Harris
Chamber of Commerce
Hansell Watt
Lee Neal
Homer Williams
Rotary
John D. Hoffman
Atlanta
W. M. Harris
Q. B. Sammons
P. Bh. Lester
Boston
C. B. Williama
Macon
W. R. Jervis
Jacksonville
R. Thomas, Jr
M. M. Cooper, Jr
Naval Tug Keywaydin Aids Eagleboat 9 Trouble Near Cape Henry
The naval tug Keywaydin was sent to aid Eagleboat No 9 after Eagle 9 suffered boiler trouble 204 miles southeast of Cape Henry. A coast guard tug Carrabassett was dispatched to search, and Keywaydin reported a badly injured crewman and repairs made. Eagle 9 drifted eastward with limited communication as Carrabassett planned to tow her to port.
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Norfolk
Keywaydin
Virginia Capes
Coast Guard
Carrabassett
Virginia
Oakwood
Eagle 9
Hampton Roads
Naval Communication Service
Cape Henry
Eagle
Naval Operating Base
Tug Owl Sent to Aid Eagle 9 in Mid Atlantic Rescue
Newport News dispatch reports a second seagoing tug Owl was sent to aid the disabled Eagle 9 after Keywaydin encountered trouble and limped toward port. Coast Guard Carrrabadsett updated the position but navy officials say there is no danger to the craft. Nearby visitors Mrs Zack Clark and Mrs Martin of Atlanta stay with Mrs Fred Mc Murray.
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Newport News
Owl
Eagle 9
Keywaydin
Coast Guard
Carrabadsett
Naval Base
Navy
Zack Clark
Martin
Atlanta
Fred Mc "Murray
Georgia Tax Segregation Proposals Spark Debate on State Funds
The discussion centers on constitutional changes to allow segregation of property taxes for state and local use. Georgia's 1920 property tax returns showed 81.5 million dollars of money and solvent debts, dropping to 61.5 million in 1924, while deposits reached about 300 million dollars. Georgia official Alston argues for classifying property to earmark taxes for different levels of government.
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Georgia
Alston
Atlanta
Mr. Alston
United States Aid Fills Brazilian Farms with Implements
Nearly all Brazil farms rely on United States supplied implements. The report notes extensive U S machinery influence in farming, with broad adoption across agricultural operations.
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United States
Brazil
Weather Forecast for Thomasville Georgia June 25 1926
Weather report for Thomasville and vicinity forecasts generally fair tonight with thunderstorms possible Friday. Observations show 1 pm temperature 81 degrees with a mean of 84 degrees for the day and 84 percent humidity at 8 am dropping to 49 percent at 1 pm. Rainfall totals include 2.05 inches since last month and 14.68 inches since January 1. Winds from the southwest at 8 mph with a daily high temperature of 93 degrees and a low of 75 degrees.
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Thomasville
COD Perm
Lon
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