Six Atlanta Firemen Killed as Building Collapses
Six Atlanta firemen died and four were injured when the upper floor and roof collapsed during a fire at a two story cotton storage building. Captain C O Bone and Lieutenant R L Dennard were among the dead. Assistant chiefs Joe Anderson and R H Pressley were injured. About 150 bales of cotton were stored in the building.
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F. F. Wilson
L. M. Smith
E. 8. Konkle
C C. King
Joe Anderson
R. H. Pressley
Anderson
Lockwell
Gordon Campbell Found Guilty On Two Counts Today
Great Falls Montana May 6 Gordon Campbell former discoverer of the Sunburst field and attorney to Senator Wheeler was found guilty on two counts of fraudulent oil promotion and using mails to defraud. The federal judge sentenced him to two years in Leavenworth and a $1000 fine.
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Great Falls
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Don Campbell
Wheeler
Wheel
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Thaw Visits Atlanta to See Stone Mountain Site
Harry K. Thaw arrived in Atlanta on May 6 and said his principal purpose was to view Stone Mountain and the site of the Battle of Atlanta. He noted that Georgia and its history hold rich interest for visitors.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Georgia
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Stone Mountain
Atlan‘a
Denial Filed Over Murder of Professor Wright Rure
An unnamed group or individuals deny involvement in the murder case of Professor Wright Rure. The statement challenges the charges and asserts innocence while authorities continue investigations. Local officials urge patience as details remain limited and public speculation grows.
Denials in Eatonton murder trial focus on alibi
In Eatonton Georgia on May 6 Ted Coggeshall and F W McClelland testifying denied guilt in the murder of C Wright Putnam county superintendent. They branded the accuser S J Carborough as false and said they were miles away from the scene when the shooting occurred.
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F. W. McClelland
Brand Scarborugh
Eatonton
Associated Press
Jey
C. Wright
Putnam County
Ted Coggeshall
F. W. Eee
S. J.carborough
French claim heavy losses in Moroccan attack
A dispatch from Gale Norway reports French losses in engagements with Abd El Krim's forces. Authorities list four land officers and ten men killed, with about 500 Moroccans killed. The article notes Amundsen's planes may join the action as the dash for the coast continues.
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Norway
Rabat
Morocco
British import duties may be retroactive under new budget
London May 6 The Exchequer budget may make motor cars and similar items subject to duties backdated to the McKenna changes, prompting debate in the House of Commons. Fez Morocco May 6 reports say 20 000 Rif tribesmen are assembling for a push toward the French zone amid escalating clashes with French and Spanish forces.
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Associated Press
London
Winston Chingan
House of Commons
Yoram
Orac
Churchill
Thoritie Rich
Fez
Morocco
Abd-el Krim
Spanien
Condition of Princess Louise Raises Anxiety
London May 6 A medical bulletin from the doctors reports Princess Louise the Princess Royal sister of King George was in greater anxiety yesterday afternoon a blood transfusion was used and since then there has been definite improvement
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London
Associated Press
Princess Royal
Louise
George
Germans declare real position of Coolidge neutrality
Berlin dispatch reports the Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung accuses the U S president of overplaying sympathy for Von Hindenburg in reaction to Ambassador Houghton’s London speech. The paper contends Coolidge’s stance is misrepresented by the Nationalist press.
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Coolidge
French reply to German security pact proposal finished today
Paris May 6 Foreign minister Briand completes the French reply to Germany suggestion for a security pact. The note is said to express willingness to consider any responsible offer for a guarantee of the French frontiers.
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Associated Press
Paris
Briand
Germany
Florida House bill aims to ban teaching evolution
Tallahassee May 6 The bill would make teaching of evolution in Florida schools unlawful. The paper says the real position is correct neutrality.
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Florida
Dirigible Los Angeles Flight Over Virgin Islands Today
The Associated Press reports a Los Angeles dirigible expedition flies over the Virgin Islands today en route to Mayaguez Porto Rico. The navy department confirms the craft is aboard the Mayaguez route and will return tonight to Mayaguez.
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Washington, D. C
Los Angeles
Navy Department
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Porto Rico
Virgin Islands
Miss Collett and Partner Claim Northern Four-Somes Win
In Stannes England on May 6 American golfer Collett and partner Mrs Alan MacBehent defeated opponents Mrs T H Mille S and Mrs EB Catlow three and six to win the ladies northern four-somes event.
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Stannes
Eng
Defectors Discuss Air Mail Service Plan in Savannah
A report from Savannah notes defections from Atlanta to Charleston and other cities as officials discuss forming a mail service act to extend air mail operations nationwide. The Associated Press details opinions and potential routes considered during a May gathering.
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Associated Press
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Savannah
Atlanta
Charleston
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Mrs Shepherd to Surrender to Authorities
Chicago reports Mrs Julia Shepherd plans to turn herself in with bond likely set, after coroner jury linked her to the deaths of William N McClintock and his mother Emma Nelson McClintock. The panel also indicted William D Shepherd and Charles C Faiman in related matters amid doctor Olson’s unexplained death.
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Emma McClintock
Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
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William N. McClintock
William D. Shepherd
McClintock
Shepherd
Emma Nelson McClintock
Charles C. Faiman
Faiman
Young McClintock
Olsen
Olson
Millionaire
Macbeth
Wilson Memorial College Meeting in State Capital Today
Several hundred people from across Georgia gather in Atlanta for a conference to raise funds for the Woodrow Wilson Memorial College at Valdosta. Senator Harris and Governor Walker were slated to address the gathering in the afternoon.
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Wilson Memorial College
State Capital
Associated Preag
Atlanta
Woodrow Wilson Memorial College
Valdosta
Harris
Walker
Auto Wreck Near Rome Claims One Life Two Injured
In Rome Georgia on May 6 one person died and two were seriously hurt when a car plunged from a covered bridge into Little River. Hall was killed, while H. Smith and Edgar Slaton sustained injuries. O Willingham died later.
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H. Smith
Edgar Slaton
Carl Hall
O. Willingham
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Hall
Smith
Slaton
Willingham
Coolidge Hopes For Another Big Slash in Budget
President Coolidge aims to cut federal expenditures further with a substantial reduction. He expects a reduction possibly reaching three hundred million dollars, bringing the next year’s total estimates to about three billion dollars for submission to Congress.
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Coolidge
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Federa
Congress
Attempted Bank Robbery in Moscow Suburb Fails
Moscow police detailed a failed bank robbery in a suburb yesterday. One bandit was killed and five others were captured after citizens sustained injuries during the incident.
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Moscow
Associated Press
Federal officers seek former Sparta banker
Federal officers said they would renew efforts to locate John D. Walker former Sparta banker who yesterday was indicted on three counts involving alleged violations of federal banking laws by the federal grand jury in Macon Georgia.
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Associated Pros
Macon
John D. Walker
Sparta
Terrorist Acts in Poland Blamed on Communists
Warsaw May 6. The terrorist activity alleged to be organized and directed by Communists is being renewed in Poland. A report from Bielawaseka Pussococa details murders and pillage by armed men leaving notes signed the White Russian Communist party. The gang killed three and wounded four.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Poland
Bielawaseka
Communist Party
Jeff Davis Highway Association to Meet in Memphis
The Jeff Davis Highway Association will hold its first convention in two years in Memphis on May 26. The meeting was announced today by association officials.
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Jeff Davis Highway Association
Associated Press
Memphis, Tenn
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