Five arrests in Shiokas murder case in Thomasville
In Thomasville on August 24 reports say five men are jailed in the George Shiokas murder and four more are under surveillance awaiting further developments. Shiokas died after being struck on Barrow Street August 3 and died the next night at City Hospital. A Greek community fund raised five hundred dollars for the slayer's capture. Detectives from Fire Underwriters assist, tied to a fire affidavit to the state fire marshal and an incident at a Boston store.
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Thomasville
George Shiokas
Shiokas
Barlow Street
Fletcher
Boston
Exempt Ten Years Proposed for Georgia Factories
Georgia would grant a ten year tax exemption to all new manufacturing industries under one tax reform measure. Rep Herschel H Elders of Tattnall plans to introduce the measure at the extraordinary session to attract manufacturing enterprises and boost state commerce and finances. The proposal is among eight reform plans and requires constitutional amendment.
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Reidsville
Associated Press
Georgia
Herschel H. Elders
Tattnail
State General Assembly
WAP OVER FIUME: Ultimatum Sent on Fiume Status
ROME August 24 The Italian government has sent its ultimatum to Jugoslavia demanding a definite decision on Fiume status. It is alleged Belgrade government is delaying a settlement of the situation.
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Belgrade
Rome
Jugo-Slovakia
Fiume
Mussolini Requests Reply by September 1
A late semi official Communique from Rome states Mussolini’s message should not be called an ultimatum. He merely seeks a reply to his addressed communication by September 1.
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Rome
Mussolini
Train Derailment Near Vina Kills Fifty Many Hurt
More than 50 people were killed and about 100 injured when a Vilna to Warsaw train derailed and collided with a dam, the crash flooding the area as waters surged over the structure. The disaster occurred near Vina on August 24, authorities reported from Moscow.
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Moscow
Vilna
Warsaw
Owens Executed at Little Rock Today
Owens died in the electric chair at the state penitentiary in Little Rock Arkansas at age 52 for the December murder of druggist Hugh Throckmorton. Witnesses said he met death early and he had recently attempted an escape.
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Little Rock
Ark
W. Owens
State Penitentiary
Hugh Throckmorton
Owens
Last Continental Flights With Hail Began Early Today
The last continental air flight testing a permanent 28 and 89 hour schedule from New York to San Francisco began this morning with east and west coast departures. The eastbound flyer reached New York four minutes early, and officials say the test proves a reliable schedule can be maintained and will be inaugurated.
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Chicago
Continental Air
New York
San Francisco
Chicago Banker Warns Tariff Hurting Agriculture Trade
Chicago banker George M. Reynolds, once Taft cabinet hopeful, criticizes the Fordney McCumber tariff as harming American agriculture. He argues Europe buys less due to lack of credit, calls tariffs a major obstacle, favors tariff reductions, and notes domestic policy failures. Reynolds serves as adviser to the American Monetary Commission and has long lent to farmers.
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Chicago
Fordney-McCumber
George M. Reynolds
Reynolds
Europe
Mr. Reynolds
American Monetary Commission
Iowa
Nebraska
Hamilton Club
Chicag
Noted American Authoress Dies in Harrow England
Harrow England August 24 Kate Douglas Wiggin noted American authoress died here last night.
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Harrow
England
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Jurition Of Bar Committee Denied By Howard's Attorneys
Twelve attorneys led by Jas K Jordan and Frank A Hooper Jr file a statement challenging the committees jurisdiction and decline to participate in the probe. The filing argues that a trial of a judge by lawyers is unheard of and would undermine the courts.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Bar Association
Edgar Latham
G. K. Howard
Fulton County Superior Court
Walker
Jas. K. Jordan
Frank A. Hooper, Jr
Legion Officers to Be Installed at City Hall Tonight
John D. Mathis Post No 2 American Legion will formally install new officers tonight in the city hall auditorium starting at 8 oclock. Commander R L Crawford presides as R C Lane is named commander and R L MacMath vice commander with H Rus sell Branch adjutant and David C Burkhalter chaplain. Retiring officers include Crawford Cox Westbrook Walters Howell Lane and Kelley. Ex servicemen invited to attend and meet the new officers.
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John D. Mathis
American Legion
R. L. Crawford
City Hall
R. C. Lane
R. L. MacMath
H. Russell Branch
David C. Burkhalter
Edmund Oliver
Luther ©. Hewitt
Tomight
Bertram Cox
John W. Westbrook
Cecil W. Walters
H. Gordon Howell
HK. S. Kelley
J. E. B. McLendon
Europe Far From Settlement After Ruhr Row
England tells France it has no Ruhr rights and demands immediate payment of debts. France seeks leverage as it delays paying its own obligations, risking renewed European unrest and possible new war. Italy leans toward England while neutrals like Spain and Holland align cautiously. Belgium toes the French line as tensions grow. Continued on Page Two.
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England
France
Ruhr
Germany
United States
Italy
Mose
Spain
Holland
Belgium
Stresemann Signals Partial Sacrifice for Reparations
Berlin August 24 Chancellor Stresemann told the Industrial Commerce club that Germany supports the Cuno government offer to meet reparations. He said for the liberation of German soil sovereignty and consolidation of the situation it would not be too great a sacrifice to pledge part of the German economic system as a productive pledge toward fulfilling obligations.
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Berlin
Cuno
Germany
Stresemann
Industrial Commerce Club
Germain
Hudsons Bond Put At 10000 By Hicks
Macon August 24 Sheriff Hicks placed the three Hudson brothers under bonds of 10000 each after learning their attorneys seek their release. The Hudsons are held in connection with recent midnight floggings in Macon and Bibb county. Their attorneys announced the intention to secure a bond reduction.
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Macon
Hicks
Hudson Brothers
Bibb County
Legion Post Rummage Sale Planned For Saturday
John D. Mathis Post Legionnaires issue a call to Service men and locals to donate clothing and unused apparel by 9 am Saturday to Mrs. Charles Hudson on South Lee Street for a one day rummage sale in the vacant bank building on Cotton Avenue. Mrs Hudson heads the Women’s Auxiliary and will be assisted by many young workers.
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John D. Mathis Post Legionnaires
Charles Hudson
South Lee Street
Cotton Avenue
Hudson
Woman’s, Auxiliary
The
American Legion
Diamonds stolen from Los Angeles jewelry firm by bandits
Aug 24 thieves held up night watchmen on the West Coast and blew open two safes belonging to Manu Brown Manufacturing Jewelry Company. One hundred thousand dollars in diamonds and other gems were taken.
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Los Angeles
Riverside drowning tragedy linked to irrigation flume rescue
In Riverside California Mrs Robert Burton 17 and her sister 12 along with Ronald Hubert 12 drowned while attempting to rescue the 7 month old son. Mrs Burton waded with the baby in her arms as a sudden rush of water swept the child into the lake and Hubert twice entered the water to save the child but all three perished.
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Riverside
Calif
Robert Burton
Ronald Hubert
Trans-Continental Flight Records Smashed by Smyte
Hempstead August 24 All American continent flight records fell as Pilot Wesley Smith of the air mail service landed at 11 14 completing a relay from San Francisco in 26 hours 14 minutes. Actual flying time was about an hour less because of stops machine and pilot changes.
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Hempstead
Wesley Smith
Air Mail Service
San Francisco
Smith
Wilder and wife held on dry law charges
Savannah August 24 G Burney Wilder and his wife were arrested by federal officers charged with violating the prohibition laws. According to officers they were arrested while they were operating a still together in Camden county.
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Savannah
Camden County
G. Burney Wilder
Assessors Suggest Change in Tax Law
The board of assessors led by P. B. Williford proposes tax law changes in Americas. They recommend allowing an unapportioned penalty for failure to return property for taxation and fixing its amount by the board. Final valuations await compilation by city clerk Dudley Wood.
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P. B. Williford
Bradley Héee
Charles Lingo
Retusn
Dudley Ewood
Board of Assessors
Americas
Tax Board
Glenn Toole Enters Macon Tax Collector Race
Glenn Toole former Macon mayor and current real estate and insurance agent announced his candidacy for tax collector to replace J D Crump who resigned. He said friends urged him to run and he will wage a vigorous campaign in Bibb county and Macon ahead of the election.
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Macon
Glen Toole
J. D. Crump
Taxes Due Soon for Columbus City Taxes
Columbus readers are reminded only a few working days remain to pay city taxes at the city treasurer’s office. After September 1 late payments incur penalties under the city ordinance. Milton Long, the city marshal, reports many taxpayers already paid in August, yet a rush is expected as remaining installments are due.
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Columbus
Milton Long
Bethel Baptist Church Sunday Services Urged
The members of Bethel Baptist church in the 28th district and the community are urged to attend Sunday morning services. Pastor Rev. E. T. Moore promises a hearty welcome to all attendees.
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Bethel Baptist Church
E. T. Moore
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Ike) Stecher
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