25 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1923
Page
1
Cobb, 38, brother of Ty Cobb, is hospitalized in Augusta after a revolver discharged while he cleaned it. Wounds to chest and left arm dressed. incident occurred as his wife had just cleaned the weapon for him. The accident led to his transfer to Augusta Hospital where treatment continued.
The Savannah day patrol has been tasked by the Savannah Board of Trade to gather statistics for the business census and the forthcoming industrial and commercial directory known as the red book. Chief Enoch L. Hendry expects completion within two weeks with over 3,000 listings needed to cover the city fully. The publicity committee aims to make the directory the most complete business and trade list for Savannah.
In Hawkinsville on August 25, Col. Dandridge Spotswood of New York City spoke in Hawkinsville Perry and Unadilla about oil prospects in Houston Pulaski and Dooly counties. About 100000 acres are under lease to private interests in the region.
Savannah, August 25. Chief of Police Enoch L Hiendry warns that streets may be closed during public worship due to disturbances by Sunday drivers. He says priests have been interrupted as noise from motorists disrupts services and sermons.
Rome Ga August 25 Preparations for the opening of Shorter College on September 12 are nearly complete with about 270 students expected. Dr J D Brocker president reports renovated buildings and hastily prepared grounds. A swimming pool will serve students and faculty and a waiting station with rest room near the car line will be finished thanks to gifts from college friends.
The Southeastern Passenger association will hold its annual conference in December in Augusta. Spencer Hart, secretary of the Augusta Board of Commerce, announced the event. About thirty passenger agents are expected to attend, with W. H. Howard of Atlanta serving as chairman.
Memphis expert explains how five thousand six hundred dollars grew to twenty five thousand in five years through poultry milk and hog production under a diversified farm plan. Kiwanis luncheon at Windsor hosts Steve Pace who cites Turner county as a model and urges Sumter bankers’ cooperation for progress.
Georgia launches a statewide campaign to equalize educational opportunities. The plan anticipates an extraordinary legislative session opening November 7 to fund new school facilities. Regional conferences led by Superintendent Ballard will be held in Americas September 12 Waycross September 20 Tifton September 21 and Athens September 26 attracting large audiences.
Macon August 25 Bonds for the three Hudson brothers tied to recent floggings were reduced from five thousand to three thousand dollars each by Judge Gunn of the City court. Their counsel said they would likely seek further reduction on habeas corpus proceedings.
The grievance committee of the Atlanta Bar Association finished its probe into charges of unethical conduct against Judge G. H. Howard. Edgar Latham filed the charges. committee members included Robert P. Jones, Marion Smith, and John Sibley. A report will be submitted to the bar early next week. Governor Walker declined to participate but sent a letter noting no personal knowledge of the conversation and that Latham seemed to misunderstand Howard.
Jacksonville August 25 The body of a Black farm hand riddled with bullets by a mob near Jacksonville last night has been identified as the man suspected of peeping into a young girl's bedroom Friday morning. Sheriff officials say the mob slew the wrong person and he could not have been at the crime scene.
Dr J W Chambliss says a surprise is in store for American households with backyards as the sanitary department steps up inspections after heavy rain. Oil to combat mosquito breeding has washed away, and many rain filled cans and receptacles must be emptied to prevent standing water and disease.
August 25 notes Schley county reports the first bale of cotton for 1887 was brought in Thursday by J. W. Hanner. The bale, ginned by Stevens ginnery, weighed 256 pounds and sold to Stevens Warehouse company for 25 cents a pound.
Atlanta August 25 Governor Clifford M Walker issued a call for a Georgia general assembly special session to convene November 7. Topics listed are tax reform and free text books for Georgia schools with an expected duration of about 20 days, adjournment around November 29, though no fixed limit.
CHICAGO August 25 Samuel Gompers has named a committee of 15 labor leaders to investigate abuses of judicial authority following his attack on injunctions against union organizers soliciting non-union dressmakers. The move follows his call to impeach the judge who issued such injunctions.
Cuthbert August 25 C H Watkins closed a deal with J M Fillingame of Springvale Randolph county for a large timber tract valued in the several thousands of dollars. Watkins recently purchased another large timber tract nearby and plans a sawmill and logging business at the point, possibly moving his family to Springvale during operations.
J D Mitchell of Ware County Commission reports gravel for Whycross Manor road now arriving. Eighty carloads were unloaded last week at Ruskin and this week shipments will be unloaded at Manor Ellwood Park and Glenmore.
Savannah August 25 B B Cubbedge proprietor of the Pulaski hotel and once a famed conductor and trainsmaster of the Central of Georgia railway died today after a long illness.
A telegraph from Imbros reports a naptha launch flying the American flag carrying ten refugees was fired upon by Turkish soldiers at Gallipoli. One man was killed and a woman badly wounded. The attack occurred as the vessel neared Gallipoli, Athens reported on August 25.
Major General Peyton C March former Army chief of staff and Miss Cora Virginia McEntee of New York City were quietly married today at the registry. After the ceremony the couple left for a world tour lasting several months.
South Georgia Public Utilities officials say power lines between Americus and Albany are being tampered with. A $25 reward was offered for arrests, while Supt. R P Ewing urges residents along the line to assist authorities. Officials note interruptions appear mysterious and dangerous tampering could cause outages and injury. Regular patrols and inspections are now in place to prevent further interruptions.
Strong letters protest Viscount Birkenhead remarks on Woodrow Wilson. Hew Breckinridge, assistant secretary of war under Wilson, protests to John W. Davis, urging caution at the American Bar Association convention and warning distasteful opinions will not be tolerated by American audiences.
Paseadena Calif August 25 Mrs Rhomenia Fontinette Ellis Rhee of Washington widow of William James Rhee a noted scientist who for more than 50 years was connected with the Smithsonian Institute at Washington died yesterday at the age of 76 years
Hempstead New York August 25 The final eastbound flight of the trans continental relay mail test concluded today when Pilot Ames arrived from Cleveland The full San Francisco to destination leg was completed in 26 hours 17 minutes just three minutes behind yesterday's record
Aug 25 report that former policeman Johnson E Owens says he will reveal charges against Chief J M Huling if Chairman Woolfolk does not provide testimony from the county commission hearing Owens and other officers resigned after Huling was exonerated. Owens complains no reply to a letter requesting the testimony.
New York, August 25. Newton D. Baker, secretary of war under Wilson, said he would go before the next Democratic national convention to advocate the League of Nations or World Court. Asked about a presidential bid, he replied he had no hat and would act before the convention with or without party leaders’ consent.
County Commissioner D A Woodward reports better traffic conditions on the Dixie Highway south of Waycross due to patrols and new signs. Signs read Ware County Speed Limit Thirty Miles Enjoy Your Freedom, with several erected between Waycross and the Ware county line.
In Terrell county a majority of the cotton ginneries have begun operations and are placing cotton on the market. The county reports rapid opening of cotton with yields for 1928 well below expectations. About thirty gins have processed cotton so far this season.
Macon and Bibb county health departments will combine effective January 1 after passage at the recent session. The health officer in charge of the combined work will be elected then. Headquarters remain to be decided between the city hall and the county courthouse.
John Knowles of Cuthbert and wife have cared for a long time with Peoria Illinois. A 91 year old woman feixed a fractured hip recently. Friends in this scene will be glad she has recovered enough to be moved in a wheelchair.
Beekeeping expert R S Prevost of Clem son College says the bee industry faces no extinction from boll weevil poisons. With proper care and planting honey plants bees should thrive, though some swarms have died from calcium arsenate. Bees will not eat poisoned molasses unless feed is scarce, and more flowering crops aid bee health.
Washington August 25 The White House announced President Coolidge will keep Brigadier General Sawyer as his personal physician. The decision preserves the existing medical staff arrangement and underscores continuity of care for the president.
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