28 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
1
The excerpt laments widening inequality as the rich enjoy resorts and luxury while the poor struggle on meager incomes. It notes rising export demand, high prices, and skepticism about a return to normal times, predicting gradual change and persistent hardship.
In Superior court Judge Littlejohn reopened the Wade murder cases and asked the state and defense for readiness. Attorneys cited illness and travel conflicts including a defendant’s illness and witnesses unavailability. The judge, reluctant to abandon the term’s aim, granted a continuance to a subsequent term with potential later notification.
President Wilson will begin his trip to the Pacific as soon as details are arranged likely within a week or ten days. Secretary Tumulty announced the press will be depended on to review the Pacific coast time and details before departure.
The Sign of the Pine tea room operated by Episcopal church women on the first floor of the old bank building at Porsyth street and Cotton avenue moved today to the second floor. The vacated room will be refloored renovated with new show windows and occupied when finished. Coleman named manager as Menon mills goods arrive and await room availability.
New York August 27 Elbert H Gary chairman of the board of directors of United States Steel Corporation defies labor unions in a bold public statement. The corporate stance signals a hard line in ongoing union tensions shaping the steel industry.
Sumter county ships its pears to Baltimore as cash income rises for the first time, with Mr. Heys sending a carload from Plains and another from Americus. Baskets match peach crates. 380 to 600 bushels per car, ventilated cars suffice, no icing needed. Fruit quality described as sound and perfect, with strong tree yields despite occasional weather impacts.
Quiet prevails in Charlotte as street cars resume operation on several lines. Reports indicate two injuries in Tuesday night incidents. Authorities investigate cause and ensure passenger safety as services return to normal.
Berlin reports Dr Haniels von pue s named German ambassador to the United States. Dr W Solen secretary for colonies named for Britain. Herr Radazitz ex-secretary of state for China and Fritz Thiel ex-consular to Japan chosen for Tokyo. No France appointment noted.
The oldest man in the world, 118 on September 3, lives in Leslie County Kentucky and was born in Rome, Georgia. Uncle John Sheil, famed elder, is invited by Captain T. EB. Grafton to Rome for the fair Home Coming.
No inquiry has been made of the United States about Dr. Haimhausen as ambassador but there is strong indication the United States will not receive him or anyone else previously connected with the embassy under Von Bernstorff's regime.
The U S minister to Pekin Dr Reinsch resigns from his post. Reports from Japanese dispatches to Honolulu claimed he submitted a letter to President Wilson, but the claim is denied.
Aug 27. Dr David A says he purchased a beautiful 8 room home on St Simons Island suitable for summer and winter use. He plans to spend summers on the island and notes the location offers fresh ocean breezes and a pleasant climate.
London reports an official Moscow statement claiming Bolshevik forces have captured Pskov southwest of Petrograd. They also announce gains in the Volga region, with Kamishin seized near Saratov and advances toward Tearitz 100 miles farther south on the Volga.
New York futures report shows eY prices with Dec contract at 82.11 for the Cotton Market. Open high and low figures appear, with options around 32.00 to 32.95 and nearby settlements near 31.75 to 32.20.
Sumter County records report the first application of a new sentence law during a special term led by Judge Littajohn. John Caldwell, a Black man, was convicted and faces a life sentence. Other defendants include Cleveland Whitfield who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor, Ulysses Bay sentenced for pistol carrying and shooting, with various terms or fines set.
Washington August 37 Associated Press The Baker letter to the Senate Affairs Committee discusses achieving officer the maximum of eighteen and commissioned officers military establishment up to 1920 and calls for authority for early intervention to protect citizens below the border or to restore order.
Mississippi returns from yesterday's primary show Lee Ruswell leading with a claimed vote edge. Johnson's campaign headquarters say results are too close to determine final totals.
The new cotton warehouse on the old ball park lot by OC H Burke and W Humber of the Commercial House approaches completion. An automatic fire sprinkler system has arrived and will be installed, with the warehouse ready to receive the new crop.
Bela Kan's effort is reported by Basle sources as part of a diplomatic exchange with the Hungarian government. The Associated Press notes a change involving Bela Kan in relation to a new office in Amsterdam and possible implications for Hungary.
Rev Frank P Anderson a visiting minister will lead the prayer at the Presbyterian church tonight replacing the usual speaker Dr Carley or the First Baptist church leader. The article notes Anderson has prior service as a minister and is staying in Americus with local civic ties.
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