Admiral Sims attacks navy air policy and leadership
Rear Admiral William S. Sims, retired, testified at the President's aircraft board hearing that navy air development is hampered by an extraordinary conservatism. He said naval flyers must be trained in the ways of the navy and criticized leadership, citing the Shenandoah disaster as evidence of poor command.
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Sims
Navy Air
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
William 8. Sime
Associated Arena
Williams. Sims
U. S
President's Air Board Today
Navy
Naval Air Development
Air bombing raid on Washington postponed by weather
The Associated Press reports that thirty eight Langley Field planes were unable to attack Washington today due to bad weather. No new date for the raid on the capital has been set.
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Washington
Langley Field
The
Associated Press
Newyort News
Capitol
White House
Bakers jailed for refusing to sell bread at fixed price
Spain on October 14 reports all city bakers imprisoned for refusing to sell bread at a fixed price. The town has flour but no one to knead it as the bakers are removed from their jobs.
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Comterre
Spain
Changes in Personnel Highway Department Atlanta Ga Oct 14
Three resignations and new appointments announced by the state highway department. M S Franks chief clerk at the Fast Point offices resigns and is replaced by E P Van Storey cashier of the Augusta division. Sam J Bell cashier of the Thom...
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Atlanta
State Highway Department
M. S. Franks
Fast Point
State Senate
Department
E. P. van Storey
Augusta
Sam J. Bell
Thom
Defense in Brooks Trial Claims Bryson Fired First
The defense in Bonnie L. Brooks murder trial argues Brooks was the aggressor and knew the danger of the situation. The courtroom was crowded despite rain as witnesses including Mrs. Brooks testified her husband was insane about his feud with Bryson. Bryson died in a pistol duel on Hendersonville’s main street following a disputed friendship claim with Brooks’ wife.
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Bonnie Brooks
Bonnie ‘L. Brooks
Samuel Y. Bryson
Brooks
Bryson
Hendersonville
Cole
Lane
James H. Poll
Raleigh
A. L. Brooks
Greensboro
James A. Lockhart
Charlotte
F. Don Phillips
Resignations Prompt Leadership Changes at Asville Office
The Asville office resignations will be followed by replacements from the main offices. Z R Respress will succeed the outgoing executive and A B Biggers will take over the Americas division cashier role from W Willoughby who also resigns.
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Asville
Z. R. Respress
W. Willoughby
Americas
A. B. Biggers
Tanner Granted New Trial in the Tarbutton Case
A new trial was granted J. J. Tanner who was convicted of the murder of G. A. Tarbutton a wealthy Johnson county planter and sentenced to life imprisonment The ruling was announced at the Georgia Supreme Court in Atlanta on October 14 Tanner and C G Rawlings were found guilty in separate trials this year and both appealed They faced charges of conspiring to take Tarbuttons life to collect large insurance proceeds assigned to Rawlings
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Supreme Court
Sandersville
G. A. Tarbutton
Associated
Atlanta, Ga
J. J. Tanner
Johnson County
Tarburton
Lfe
Rawlings
Secretary of War Dwight F. Davis Sworn In
Dwight F. Davis of Missouri is sworn in as Secretary of War in Washington with Chief Justice Taft administering the oath. John W. Weeks, the retiring secretary, stands by as Major General Hines and War Department leaders witness the ceremony.
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William Howard Taft
Dwight F. Davis
Missouri
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
John W. Weeks
Hines
War Department
Juror Says Cole Used Heart More Than Head in Acquittal
Wilkesboro North Carolina Sunday a man acquitted in a capital murder case walked free after a sanity hearing. Judge T B Finley noted the jury used the heart more than the head in its not guilty verdict and he considered commitment to the state hospital.
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Cole
Wilkesboro
N. C
W. D. Cole
T. B. Finley
Finley
Jewelry Thefts Return Of Valued Jewels Sparks Arrest Expectation
Police in New York consider possible arrests after $731600 worth of jewels stolen from Mrs. Jessie Woolworth Donahue's hotel apartment were returned by private detectives. The haul includes two pearl necklaces, a diamond ring, platinum rings, a brooch, and a purse. Authorities will investigate theft by a sneak thief and hold the jewels as case proceeds.
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Associated Press
New York
James P. Donahue
F. W. Woolworth
Insurance CO
Jessie Woolworth Donahue
Pecora
Banton
World Series Game Postponed by Rain in Pittsburgh
The seventh and deciding World Series game between Washington and Pittsburgh was postponed due to heavy rain. Commissioner Landis delayed the decision until tomorrow after officials and managers argued the field was unplayable as crowds lingered and umbrellas flashed amid the downpour.
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Landis
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Washington
Alfatra
McKechnie
Bucky Harris
Cotton consumption figures for September seen
Washington reports September consumption totals of 483,266 bales of lint and 70,008 of liters. August figures were 448,665 lint and 63,583 liters, while September last year recorded 438,373 lint and 50,781 liters, per the Census Bureau.
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Associated Press
Washington ,D.C
Census Bureau Today
Rockingham mill president to take extended rest trip
Judge Finley praised the Rockingham manufacturer as a splendid, conscientious group member. Cole will not return immediately to Hanna Pickett mill presidency, leaving with Mrs. Cole and family for Greensboro then a resort stay. The Ormond family did not appear in court yesterday.
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Finley
Rockingham
Hanna Pickett Mill
Cole
W. F. Cole
Greensboro
Elizabeth
Catherine
Robert
W. W. Ormond
Pirates V Senators Worlds Series Deciding Game Forecast
A foggy morning in Pittsburgh suggested clearing skies for the World Series finale between the Pirates and Senators. Temperature was moderate as players prepared for the decisive game.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Washington Senators
Nickel Plate Hearings Postponed to Monday
Washington D C Oct 14 An agreement to postpone further hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission on the Nickel Plate merger was reached today. Commissioner Myers presiding allowed the delay when witnesses could not attend before that time.
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Ings
Interstate Commerce Commission
Myers
Georgia librarians to meet at Indian Springs
The biennial session of the Georgia Library Association will meet in Indian Springs Thursday and Friday this week. More than fifty librarians from across the state are expected to attend the event in Jackson.
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Georgia
Indian Springs
Georgia Library Association
Rum Row Flourishes In Southern Waters
Atlanta report notes a widespread rum running network in southern waters. The piece cites expanded activity by former operators evading coast guard efforts near New York and Atlantic coast shores. It mentions Florida as a lure for winter tourism and notes increased enforcement by federal authorities.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
New York
Boston
Atlantic City
Florida
Uncle Sam
United States to Act Alone Over China Treaty
The Times reports Washington considers acting independently to revise the U S China trade treaty unless a collective accord is reached at the Peking customs conference. London dispatches note perplexity and concern over this potential move.
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Associated Press
London
the Times
Washington
United States
China
Peking
Dawes Heads To Atlanta For Senate Reform Fight
Vice President Charles G. Dawes left Newark this morning for Atlanta to press reform of senate rules. He is slated to speak at the city auditorium Thursday night and will be the principal guest at an informal Georgia Press Association gathering Friday morning at the Southeastern Fair.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Charles G. Dawes
Atlanta
Georgia
Senate
City Auditorium
Georgia Press Association
Dish Problem Worries Delegates at Locarno Talks
Locarno Switzerland October 14 Austen Chamberlain British foreign secretary and Sir Cecil Hurst offered help to delegates to resolve the Polish problem and sought a deal on Germanys eastern frontiers. Chamberlain expressed cautious optimism that Germany and Poland could reach accord while noting achievements already made at Locarno.
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Austen Chamberlain
Sir Cecil Hurst
Locarno
Switzerland
Cecil Hurst
Germany
Chamberlain
Poland
Albany Hosts Confederate Veterans Reunion
Albany Ga October 14 Albany greeted more than four hundred veterans at the opening of the Georgia division United Confederate Veterans reunion. Flags draped buildings and the Confederate monument colored the town as General D B Morgan State Commander called the gathering to order at the city auditorium.
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D. B. Morgan
City Auditorium
Associated Press
Albany
Georgia Division of United Confederate Veterans
Confederate Monument
World's Strongest Man Eugene Sandow Dies in London
London report says Eugene Sandow once famed as the worlds strongest man died suddenly in London. Authorities believe a motor crash injuries from years past contributed to his death as he recently worked as a health specialist there.
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Associated Press
London
Eugene Sandow
Georgia Weather Outlook With Showers Clearing
Weather report for Georgia indicates showers tonight with clearing by Thursday morning. Cooler readings expected in the north and central portions Thursday as winds shift from south and southwest to northwest.
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Inman Drug CO
Hit
Tanner
Secretary OF War
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al Schacht
Nick Altrock
Altrock
Schacht
Commissione Landis
Exta
Jackson, Ga
Col
Luke Lea
Tennessee
England
London Times
Dawes
Thomasville, Georgia
Superintendent of Banks
Liberty
RG. Fleetwood
J. T. Culpepper
Searct
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Cashier J
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