10 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
1
Atlanta August 10 There are no funds in the state treasury to cover 1923 deficiency appropriations for common schools unless revenues due the schools are diverted. Chairman Culpepper stated $625,000 is owed to the common schools and has not been paid by the governor, making it impossible to meet the deficiency.
Americus Confederate veterans of Camp Sumter No 642 UCV seek funds to cover transportation and upkeep for attending the state AOIME reunion in Rome next month. J D Stewart an officer notes rising rail fares and cites past costs from Americus to Chattanooga New Orleans and Rome. One resident offers an automobile if fuel is provided. others may supply transport as needed.
The simple word Atlanta without a state designation drew a postal card to J. E. Miller of the Cunard Steamship Co in Atlanta’s local office. The card traveled via Bucharest Galatz and Braila, showing Balkan interest in the city.
Swainsboro August 10 Sead Johnson a negro was hanged at 1 50 PM the trap sprung by Sheriff Coleman. He was convicted of murdering his wife her sister and their niece in 1920 after two years in jail. The case was reviewed by the supreme court and prison commission which declined to interfere. Governor Walker had earlier declined to intervene.
A bill introduced in the legislature proposes consolidating Atlanta Hapeville East Point and College Park. Annexation to the Gate City would occur only after votes in each suburban town.
Atlanta Aug 10 John Chatman and R L Henry members of Fitzhugh Lee Camp No 6 named as delegates to the Spanish War Veterans convention at Chattanooga Sept 16 24. W J Saunders and A W Jones named alternates.
Columbus Ga Aug 10 The Muscogee county grand jury opened its fall term with a heavy docket. Sixty two indictments were handed down on the first day of the session as the courts prepare for a busy term.
Dr B F Bond county health commissioner visited DeSoto on an anti malaria trip and reported strong county wide cooperation. He found mosquitos breeding in a horse trough near a rural home and noted cleansing of premises around every rural school with septic tanks being cleaned ahead of the next month’s session.
Birmingham, Ala announces a crowded 1923 football slate with more than six games. Alabama draws Sewanee and Florida, Auburn faces Centre, and the Howard and Birmingham Southern clash looms as a key state battle. Birmingham-Southern plays Mississippi College and Union University, expected to attract strong attendance.
A bill introduced in Atlanta by Senator Stephen Face proposes constitutional amendments to delegate authority for purely local laws to counties and municipalities. The plan aims to free the Georgia General Assembly to focus on state wide issues, potentially improving legislative quality and attracting broader members. supporters expect passage though odds this session seem low.
Savannah August 10 Albert Ehrlich of this city has been endorsed by the state directors of the Travelers Protective Association for president of the national organization. Ehrlich has frequently been mentioned for the office.
Secretary Henry P. Everett of the Chamber of Commerce announced a city wide drive to kill house flies. In cooperation with health boards, residents restaurants and households were urged to use fly swatters traps sticky papers and cleanup to prevent breeding as mild weather aids fly activity.
In Americus Sumter County a memorial for Warren G. Harding was held at the Rylander Theater under American Legion auspices. Judge Charles R. Crisp spoke, a musical program preceded the address, and a large turnout attended the service with women decorators and a floral wreath from the Joy Flower Shop enhancing the stage.
Secretary Henry F. Everett leads the Commerce Chamber of Commerce move to new quarters in the courthouse basement. The commodious, well lit space sits under the Superior Court clerk offices and is accessible from Forsyth street or jail yard steps, with a rear stair to the main hall. George O. Marshall Miss Bonnie Parkman and Ruth Clark join in, with telephone service expected Saturday.
A telegram from Americus reports Frank P. Harrold and Charles Lanier arriving in Montreal while en route home from Europe. In England they attended Frank Walter Harrold’s Oxford graduation as a Rhodes scholar from Georgia. The Harrolds and Lanier will tour Scandinavia before returning home.
Marion Ohio hosts Harding bier as family and mourners gather at his father's home. Across the country federal offices halt, theaters close, and sports events are postponed as President Coolidge proclaims a day of mourning and prayer for the late president.
Memorial services for President Harding with Representative Covington of Colquitt as chief speaker open the Georgia general assembly this afternoon. Services began at 1 o'clock and continued briefly. At 8:30 the house convened and resumed business.
In a First Christian church revival, Rev Geo H Ramsey preached Europe's First Convert Lydia seller of purple. The sermon wove salvation plan, personal redemption, and effects on nations, urging united evangelical Protestantism to oppose evil. Tonight's topic is The Transgressor's Way and services resume Sunday with Following Jesus and The Great Invitation.
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