Democratic primary details loom as Aug 25 deadline nears
In this district, candidates for assembly and senate remain unannounced while two county commissioner terms end this year. The Democratic executive committee meets at the courthouse Saturday at 4 pm to address unfilled posts and filing, with Sept 13 the primary date and Aug 25 the final filing day. Incumbents include Riley and Hines. senator candidates have not been named.
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Tees
Democratic Executive Committee
Court House
J. E. Poole
C. C. Hawkins
Fred B. Arthur
George W. Riley
Ed Hines
Americus
Sumter County
J. M. Collum
Ellaville
Potato crop in state near average levels
Atlanta August 9 Very favorable progress was reported for principal field crops in July. State stands improved four to five points from a weak position, with corn still below normal but hay and sweet potatoes at or above average. Peanuts and cowpeas show mixed results. cotton outlook cloudy with large unshipped quantities awaiting next month.
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Atlanta
Union
R. Pettet
United States Department of Agriculture
Chevrolet Demonstration to Highlight New Models Here
Chevrolet plans a two day demonstration featuring a price reduction on all models. The event will show new Chevrolet trucks alongside cars from the factory lineup. Fletcher Motor Company will host the display, with Chevrolet advertising staff present Thursday and Friday. Local interest is strong and an invitation is extended to the public.
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Chevrolet Re Company
Fletcher Motor Company
Hericus
Chevrolets
Pletcher
Oheta
Fourteen Revolutionists Sentenced to Death by Soviet Tribunals
By Associated Press dispatches, fourteen of thirty four nonists accused of high treason face death sentences from revolutionary tribunals. Several condemned are family members including three brothers. others receive prison terms from two to ten years. August 9 report notes executions and lengthy imprisonments amid trials.
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Brown-Jackson stage near fight in the Senate
Atlanta August 9 Senator L. C. Brown of Athens and Senator Joe Ben Jackson of Jones nearly fought in the senate Tuesday over a committee meeting to whitewash charges against the agricultural department. They rushed at each other but were separated with no damage. Brown vows to continue charging J. J. Brown with filling state pay rolls with relatives.
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L. C. Brown
Athens
Joe Ben Jackson
oJnes
Senate
Jackson
Agricultural Department
Brown
Ao Brown
J. J. Brown
GOP Old Guard Wins in Ohio and Other Primaries
Ohio returns show Carmi Thompson backed by Harding and Anti Saloon League winning the GOP governor race with Durand close behind. In Columbus, Knight trails, and Harvey C. Smith and others register smaller totals as the wet dry and progressive debates shape campaigning. Other states report Democratic leads in Arkansas and Alabama nominations.
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Republican Old Guard
Ohio
Buckeye
W. W. Brandon
Alabama
McRae
Arkansas
E. P. Toney
Carmi Thompson
Harding
Anti-Saloon League
Thompson
C. Homer Durand
Coshocton
Charles L. Knight
Akron
Roosevelt
Harvey C. Smith
Durand
Knight
Arthur H. Day
Harry Clay Smith
Cleveland
Bd. N. Beetham
Cadiz
Ohio House
Daniel W. Williams
Jackson
J. W. Darnell
Columbus
Lucas Claims Great Victory For Hardwick
Atlanta dispatch reports Governor Hardwick to deliver three speeches on Saturday at Warm Springs Talbotton and Columbus as campaign chairman Arthur Lucas predicts the strongest victory since the 1906 Ho se Smith Howell race.
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Atlanta
Geernor Hardwick
Warm Springs
Meriwether County
Talbotton
Talbot County
Columbus
Muscogee County
Arthur Lucas
Theardwick Campaign Committee
Hardwick
Hoxe Smith-Howell
Cotton market report from Americus and Liverpool
Good middling spot cotton in Americus at 19 84 cents with steady market. Liverpool market opened quiet on August 9, down 13 to 17 points. Fullys at 12.52 with 5000 bales sold and 28,829 bales received, including 33,857 American.
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Americus
Liverpool
New York
Jan
Mch
Weer En Nee
VAS EN Elie
Ieteearas Apenas Ross
Goeordea Tonttereseag Ood
Lions Adopt Resolutions After Fire at First Methodist Church
The Americus Lions club adopted a resolution offering aid to the church board for reconstruction after the August 5 1922 fire. The meeting featured musical solos by Imma Kate Hyatt and Welbur Smith and an invitation to Augusta August 12 for charter ceremonies.
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First Methodist Church
Lions Club
Imma Kate Hyatt
Welbur Smith
Redpath Chautauqua
Augusta
H. E. Allen
Americus
First Methodist
Americus Lions Club
Lions Club of
The
Americas Times-Recorder
H. Wheatley
Hwav Art
H. Gordon Howell
Webster County Man Moves Into Sumter Americus Home
W. W. Hearon, long a leading Webster County farmer and large scale cotton, grain, and food crops grower, has moved his family to Americus and occupies the H. C. Horton residence on Telcer street. Mrs. R. L. Edwards visits Monticello to see her parents, Mr. and Mrs. McElheney.
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W. W. Hearon
Webster County
Americus
H. C.horton
Telcer Street
Mr. Hearon
Capitol Removal Bill Silenced in Senate Vote
Atlanta August 9 Capitol removal was silenced in the senate when by a 28 to 16 vote the chamber declined to override the committee which had reported against the bill. This settles capitol removal for the session. Bible representatives say the bill will be introduced next session. Discussion centered on submitting the question to the people between Atlanta and Macon, but the measure to put it to a vote failed.
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Atlanta
Capitol
Senate
Macone
Rotary Traffic Aid Proposal At City Council
N L Mize a residential property owner was admitted to the Rotary club during a luncheon in the Tea Room and given the name Hugh. A resolution by Ralston Cargill urged the city council to restore the traffic police officer on Lee and Taylor streets and add marked parking on several streets. Cargill cited worsening speeding since the officer’s removal and pressed for quick action. An invitation from the West Point club was accepted for August 17 when Americus Columbus and Opelika clubs will attend a barbecue. Ralph Marden, Times-Recorder editor, attended as a guest.
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N. L. Mize
Rotary Club
Mize
Hugh
Ralston Cargill
Lee and
Taylor
Cargill
West Point
Americus
Columbus
Opelika
Ralph Marden
Times-Recorder
Mrs. D. T. Wilson Injured In Fall At Son’s Home
Mrs. D. T. Wilson sustained a severe head bruise and scratches after falling on brick steps at the rear porch of John W. Shiver’s home Monday afternoon. A well known resident, she receives many well wishes for a swift recovery.
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D. T. Wilson
John W. Shiver
France and Britain split on German reparations issue
London August 9 Premier Poincare and Lloyd George appear farther apart on actions toward Germany after talks with Allied leaders. Conferences risk breaking up as no decision or momentum on reparations emerges. France hints it may take independent action if the situation remains unchanged.
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London
Poincare
Lloyd George
Germany
France
Poincare and Lloyd George Refer German Peace Plan Back
After a three hour talks Premier Poincare and Lloyd George agreed to send Poincare’s plan for German armament control back to experts for review. They will reexamine points of disagreement and seek clarified recommendations.
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London
Poincare
Lloyd Georgt
Reeves Denies Liability in Webster County Case
Reeves, Webster County tax collector for six years, denies liability as sheriff’s statement said an execution would be served over a 3500 tax dispute. He claims months of partial payments and miscalculated interest caused the balance and that outstanding school funds are handled, with audits due by September to determine funds owed.
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Webster County
H. Bb. Reeves
Reeves
Preston
Church Committees To Adopt Recommendations
Committees appointed to investigate matters related to rebuilding the Methodist church program will meet Wednesday afternoon. They will adopt recommendations at that time to be laid before the stewards at their meeting Thursday night.
Harry Graham Returns to Americus After Visit
Harry Graham returned to Americus Monday after spending a week visiting friends in Thomasville.
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Harry Graham
Americus
Thomasville
My Move Court Tries Checker Row in Plains Georgia
In Plains Georgia the Recorder's court fines checker players C O Wellens ten dollars for obstructing the sidewalk by playing checkers. The charge is heard as not guilty, with the $10 fine suspended and chairs moved back into the shop. Boss Heron fled town as the case unfolds.
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Recorder’s Court
Plains
Georgia
C. O. Wellens
Boss Heron
Hieron
O. C. Wellens
Checker
Law and Order
Patrick seeks freedom after 22 years in Jay prison
John T. Patrick, jailed for life for murder in Columbus, seeks clemency after 22 years. Attorney Dan Chapell of Americus will present the petition before the prison commission on Friday, amid a web of notable coincidences and a circle of supporters awaiting a potential release.
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Jay
John T. Patrick
Columbus
Prison Commission
Dan Chapell
Americus
Price A Gilbert
Supreme Court of Georgia
Atlanta
Lane enters Georgia senate race from Americus
W T Lane city attorney and former representative in the general assembly announced his candidacy for the Georgia senate. A 32 year Americus resident, he has seven years in the legislature and is active in civic affairs and the Kiwanis club. Other announcements are expected soon.
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W. T. Lane
General Assembly
Georgia Senate
Lane
Amcricus
Kiwanis Club
Figs Grow Into Big Money Crop in Grady
Thomasville August 9 figs have become a highly profitable fruit in this part of the state with over 1000 trees planted last year and plans for twice that many next winter. Local canning and preserving clubs expect to use all they can secure as demand for preserves exceeds capacity.
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Thomasville
Lewis Assured Operators Will UK Peace Plan
Cleveland August 9 The union leaders reached virtual decision to settle the soft coal strike with operators at a joint peace conference. Operators expect agreement affecting most Ohio mines and others in Illinois Indiana and Pennsylvania. final decision rests with the union policy committee, which has been told President Lewis has assurance from operators outside the four states of willingness to accept the negotiated plan.
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Cleveland
Associated Press
Ohio
Tallinois
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Lewis
Brotherhood Warns Members Over Guard Threats
Associated Press reports executives warned union members to stay off company property amid alleged armed guard incidents tied to a shop workers dispute. No injuries reported as tensions rise between management and labor groups.
Eastern shopmen refuse seniority bid to board
New York August 9 twenty five thousand rail shop craftsmen through David Williams secretary of the eastern strike committee telegraphed B M Jewell at Washington that they refused to accept President Harding's proposal to submit the seniority question to the Railroad Labor Board.
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Eastern
New York
David Williams
Eastern Strike Commie
B.M. Jewell
Washington
Harding
Railroad Labor Board
Deputies Asked to Enforce Rail Strike Restraints in South
MACON August 9 United States Marshal McLeod telegraphed Attorney General Daugherty for authority to swear in up to 50 additional deputies for service across the southern district to enforce restraining orders issued by Judge Barrett in connection with the rail road strike.
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Macon
United States
McLeod
Atorney
Daugherty
Barrett
Henry P Davison Estate Sold to Chubb for 250000
The estate of the late Henry P Davison of J P Morgan Co was sold this week to Percy Chubb a noted New York sportsman. The property covers over six thousand acres with valuable improvements within eight miles of Thomasville in Grady county. Price reportedly well over a quarter of a million dollars.
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Thomasville
Henry P. Davison
J. P. Morgan Co
Percy Chubb
New York
Grady County
Scouts Camp Night at Magnolia Springs Planned
All Scouts may camp with the Scouts at Magnolia Springs. Report any evening at 6 o'clock to Windsor Pharmacy to join the overnight event.
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Magnolia Springs
Windsor Pharmacy
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