Davenport enters plea before Oklahoma court
Dr A E Davenport state health commissioner pleaded not guilty to five charges of diverting public funds in indictments issued last week. Bonds of 5000 on each charge stand until trial. He faced accusations of paying chauffeur T P Edwards from the health department for services to former Governor Walton. Indictments also named Walton and Edwards. Davenport’s resignation, tendered after indictment, becomes effective tomorrow.
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Oklahoma City
A. E. Davenport
Davenport
T. P. Edwards
J. C. Walton
State Health Department
Walton
Edwards
M. F. Trapp
America's best woman JBIACK OXEN and Atherton on screen romance
The excerpt discusses adaptations and a film by Frank Lloyd featuring Corinne Griffith as Countess Zattlany. It also recalls a lively, aging social circle in New York as characters debate medical progress and the idea of rejuvenation, with a candid talk about surgery and youth.
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Penvitenciny
Assoc Mico Frnn
Eavonal Pictures, Inc
Frank Lloyd
Corinne Griffith
Countess Zattlany
Gertrude Atherton
Madame Zattiany Returns to New York Society
Madame Zattiany, once feared for her vigor and charm, reenters New York society after the war, promising gracious visits and a busy social season. Clauser Clavering, newly wary, encounters Anne Goodrich at the Belasco Theatre as plans unfold for reconciling past deserts and future schemes.
Justice Ellis Opens Railroad Convention in Miami
Justice William H. Ellis of the Florida Supreme Court urged cooperation with the Interstate Commerce Commission at the opening session of a four day National Association of Railroad and Utilities commissioners convention in Miami. He stressed peace over parochialism and cautioned against attacks on various vocations, arguing Congress holds broad power over interstate commerce and its instruments. He cited the Minnesota rate case to affirm federal supremacy in regulating commerce across state lines.
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Miami
Fla
Associated Presss
Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States
William H. Ellis
Florida Supreme Court
National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners
Florida
Ellis
Congress
Justice Hughes
United States Supreme Court
Minnesota
Rains Aid Worth Farmers For Fall Crop Planting
Dawson December 4 Worth county farmers may begin fall crop planting as recent rains revive growth stalled for weeks. Farmers expect slightly later starts but hope for good results from the season.
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WORTH
Dawson
Worth County
Americus Couple Quietly Wed in Thomasville Nuptials
Miss Annis Gunels of Americus and William Newton Woods of Macon wed Sunday at 4 pm in the home of brie's aunt Mrs E A Horne in Thomasville. After a brief honeymoon in Florida the couple will reside in Macon where he works with the Central of Georgia railroad.
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Annis Gunels
Americus
William Newton Woods
Macon
Thomasville
Brie
E. A. Horne
Americas
W. Pb. Guinness
W. T. Kenmore
Jackson Avenue
Americus Miss Eula Lockette Marries Mr Hollis
The marriage of Eula Lockette Hollis to Robert Harry Hollis is announced by A Eugene Lockette. The couple will wed on November 29, 1923 in Williamsport Pennsylvania at 308 Woodlawn Avenue. Eula, daughter of the late U S Lockette, was a prominent Americus social figure and later lived in Washington DC. The notice notes wide interest in Americus and Washington.
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Americus
A. Eugene Lockette
Eula Lockette Hollis
Robert Harry Hollis
Williamsport
Woodlawn Avenue
Eula Lockette
U. S. Lockette
Hollis
Washington, D. C
Mrs T Li Walton Guests of Mrs Riley on Lamar Street
Mrs T Li Walton of Columbus and her young son Tommy are visiting at Mrs G W Riley's home on Lamar street. Walton is remembered in Mericus as Miss Ellen Westbrook from her school days and friendships formed there.
My Beauty From Clay Says Edna Hopper Beauty Secret
Edna Wallace Hopper extols a new white clay from France, claiming it restores youth and beauty. She praises White Youth Clay and related products including White Youth Cream and Facial Youth, offering her Beauty Book and listing Waukesha Wisconsin as her business address.
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France
Edna Wallace Hopper
Waukesha
Wis
Birth of Son for Helmer Family in Miami
Mr and Mrs Carl Helmer announce the birth of a son on December 8 at their home in Miami Florida named Carl Stewart Mrs Helmer is remembered here as Miss Emma Hand Stewart before her marriage several years ago
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Carl Helmer
Miami, Fla
Carl Stewart
Montezuma Finances Good Mayor Tells Kiwanians
Montezuma, Dec 4. Mayor J E Reid told the Kiwanis club that the city's finances are in good condition. The 1919 indebtedness was paid off and a sinking fund of 1000 dollars yearly will retire bonds at maturity for a 31000 issue. The city also paid off over 20000 in debt and added a fire truck, tractor, a truck, and an artesian well. The tax rate has been cut by half and the city is considered financially strong.
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Montezuma
J. E. Reid
Kiwanis Club
Auto Thieves Active Seven Cars Taken In Atlanta
Thanksgiving Day saw seven cars stolen in Atlanta with several taken near Grant Field during the Georgia Tech game with Auburn. Spectators leaving the stadium could not locate the vehicles as investigations proceed to determine their whereabouts.
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Atlanta
Grant Field
Georgia Tech
Auburn
Inflation Shrinks Chinese Currency to Rice Value
Two years after the invention of banknotes in China, runaway inflation eroded money’s value, with a 100 note scarcely buying a pound of rice, highlighting currency depreciation and economic distress.
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China
Quick Service and Hauling Ad From Wootten Transfer Co
An advertisement for quick service and heavy hauling lists Wootten Transfer Co with a phone number 121 and an office in Americas Steam Saunry on South Jackson Street.
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Wootten Transfer CO
Americas Steam
Have Lunch With Us At Americus Drug Co
The Americus Drug Co invites customers to dine all day with a selection that includes sandwiches hot chocolate tomato bouillon and hot coffee offering continuous service for patrons seeking a midday meal or a warm drink.
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Mrs. Oglethorpe
Isabel Buyler
Mary
New York
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Countess Zattiany
Mrs. Tracy
Mrs. Goodrich
Claering
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Belasco Theatre
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Justice Ellis
Jurist To Utilities Association
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Prince Sewing Circle
Prince Streets
Susannah Wesley
Westbrook
Ben Wheeler
James
Edward
J. D. Graham
Savannnah
Otis Lawhorne
Bronwood
H. M. Faust
Bell Street
Sarah Barefield
W. A. Barefield
Hancock Avenue
Ruth Eldridge
J. M. Stephens
Edna Walace Hoppa
Americus Drug Co
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Jackson Street
J. E. Hightower
Kress
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