31 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1923
Page
1
In Perth Amboy New Jersey clashes erupted when Klansmen fled Odd Fellows hall pursued by mobs and firemen. About 100 injured in the earlier attack on the Klansmen and subsequent street fighting left several hospitalized. Police said many assailants came from nearby towns and cities. No further trouble is expected.
Macon Rotarians hosted guests from NVCON and other clubs at Windsor banquet noting the silver loving cup honors based on attendance miles traveled and Rotary message quality. Forty two Macon members arrived at 2 14 private car. Delegations from Columbus Quitman Albany Moultrie Americus attended with Valdosta and Thomasville unable due to bad roads. A crowded Country club hosted golf games and a diving contest at the Playground led by Miss Jewel Lane with several prizes awarded.
Italians have occupied Corfu in Greece. The Italian legation reports that Italy will deliver an ultimatum to Greece this afternoon, granting five hours to respond.
Macon reports Middleweight champion Young Stribling, recovering from a broken right arm, will fight September 10 in Miami against either Jack Middleton or Sailor Martin. An additional bout is planned for September 13 in Rome, Ga against Jimmy Conway. Doctors will inspect his arm on Labor Day to confirm readiness for the two bouts and potential follow ups before Mike McTigue clash on October 4 in Columbus.
President Coolidge begins the revival of the pony express at 11 oclock from the White House telegraph room sending the signal St. Joseph to start the westward journey toward San Francisco. The historic ride marks a symbolic return to the old mail relay.
Columbus August 31 An other fast through freight train from Chicago and St Louis to Jacksonville Florida has been put in to service by Illinois Central Central of Georgia and Atlantic Coast Line according to T P Wade division freight agent of Central of Georgia Four day delivery between St Louis and Jacksonville will be made possible by the new service per the agent worded as possible to Jackson ville and St Louis schedules
The Bar association at a stormy session adopted committee reports sustaining charges of unethical conduct by Judge G. H. Howard of Fulton Superior Court. The resolution calls upon Judge Howard to resign.
Columbus August 31 A liquor raid by federal agent G R Kincaid and five officials located three stills in Harris county two 400 gallon units and one 250 gallon unit All were destroyed About 2000 gallons of beer and seven or eight gallons of whisky were poured A small motor truck was seized and three men arrested.
Augusta August 31 Mrs Dora Vaiden of this city was announced as the first prize winner for Georgia and $100 in cash in a national knitting contest conducted by a large yarn company. Miss Vaiden designed a white sweater set called Miss Dixie for her entry.
Augusta August 31 Indications point to an enlarged enrollment at the Georgia Medical College this year. The fall term opens September 1. Last year the student body numbered 102 with 1925 graduates. The senior class this year is noted.
Rome reports Greece refuses to pay 50 million lire indemnity for boundary deaths and objects to saluting the Italian flag. Greece accepts four demands with changes and rejects three, including severe inquiries and capital punishment. Troop movements warned against by Italian government.
London reports show English newspapers displaying early signs of a rapidly rising European war in late August seen with typical wartime indicators. The article notes ongoing tensions and suggests further details on continued pages.
The fragment references a poem and two good stories told to the Kiyanians. Additional details are unreadable, leaving the core mentions as brief literary notes from a larger piece.
A bulge of five dollars a bale sparked New Orleans trading as government reports showed crop condition at 54.1 on August 25 indicating a yield of 10,788,000 bales. In New York the same day cotton options rose about 100 points on the condition report.
August 31 report from Philadelphia says a large naptha line still exploded at Barrett & Company dye and chemical works. Ten workmen were killed and ten injured as blasts rocked the neighborhood and a fire destroyed the building housing the still. Two of the injured may die.
Cy Carey, a Sumter county deputy sheriff, is in serious condition at Sale City after a recent official trip. His sister left Americus to be at his bedside and he will be moved to Americus when possible. Deputy Garey was en route to Sale City on a mission for farmer Will Bradley. that day he was found beside his car in a bog near Sale City with evidence of attempting to free it. Authorities believe overheating contributed to Carey’s condition. Carey's relatives and Sheriff Harvey’s office are coordinating care as his status remains critical. Carey, about forty, is a longtime Sumter official trusted in local courts and the sheriff’s office.
Miners representatives told Governor Picnot in Harrisburg that they are willing to negotiate further on his suggestions to settle the anthracite labor dispute without halting mining. They voiced dissatisfaction with some details while operators have withheld response for publication, though a settlement is hoped soon.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on August 31 police responding to a civil unrest call were ambushed by armed assailants. Two detectives and one unidentified Black person were fatally hurt while three officers suffered serious injuries. Fifteen Black people were arrested as rioting subsided and authorities searched for escapees who fled to nearby hills.
The United States and Mexico announce the restoration of diplomatic relations with full recognition. Embassies in Washington and Mexico City will be restored immediately after Mexico signs the treaty of amity and commerce, following decades of tension over Article 27 of the 1917 constitution and retroactivity disputes.
August 31 report from Thomasville notes Americus to Thomasville and North Georgia routes in very poor condition. Five to twelve inches of rain near Camilla flooded large areas while the Ochlocknee river runs high but expected to recede. Jones bridge remains intact though water nearby delays access. Mitchell county detours near Albany are rough due to resurfacing.
C Williams, a Loving filling station employee at Church and Leestret, fell from a car early today as it stopped short. He sustained a dislocated finger and a head bump but was not seriously hurt. he returned to work after medical care and recalled an earlier incident.
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