13 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
1
Nora Duren found guilty of murder in Waycross for shooting Ira James on August 14 after she testified that James had made an improper proposal and assaulted her. Four small children were with her as she fired the fatal shot behind the store counter. The jury recommended life imprisonment, and she appeared calm as relatives surrounded her.
Sumter county ginning through December 1 totaled 12 103 bales including halves, down from 21 758 bales for the same period in 1922, per reports to W P Person from the Bureau of Census at Washington.
Washington December 13 The department of agriculture announced the complete crop estimate for this year placing the cotton harvest at 10,081,000 bales.
In Atlanta on December 13, Bettie Ingram, 18, attempted to swallow acid at her 26 West Alexander street home after her husband left for Decatur a week earlier. A friend, G. E. McCollum, wrested the bottle away, burning his hand. Ingram was treated for burns and survived. Visitors from Cobb and Columbus dined in Americus, including Eunice Cocke and C A Wade.
County Demonstrator to endeavor to get good prices requests many animals. There will be a hog sale at the Americus pens next Tuesday Dec 18 and another in Leslie Wednesday Dec 19 announced by George O Marshall Sumer county farm demonstration agent. Hog price has been through out the county 6 30 to 6 6 cents but we are one that the present crop will bring more than that. Efforts will be made to secure the highest possible price for the commodities placed on the markets in the county. We are hoping that a number of hog raisers will offer stock on the markets.
William Hamilton Hawkins, claimed brother of a bishop and member of a San Jose family, was arrested at Jefferson Park race track New Orleans and held as a fugitive. Local detectives say he forged checks totaling about 100000 across multiple cities.
Reports from Mexico City indicate a decisive clash between Sanchez forces and loyalist troops near Vera Cruz, with government units concentrating in the area. Sánchez troops advance toward Perote, are well armed, and Juchiteco Indians have joined De la Huerta’s forces. the central army is about 25 050 strong.
Albert Mazacarenas Mexican consul general in New York announced receipt of a telegram said to come from Adolfo de la Huerta claiming he had assumed command of the government. Mazacarenas said he disregarded the message and would not take orders from De la Huerta.
Dawson report to the State Library Association of Georgia shows 9,879 book circulations and 790 card holders at the Carnegie library. Circulation covers Terrell County plus Dawson, with children seen as primary beneficiaries of library services.
Thomasville reports a strong syrup season with high quality product on the market. Ochlochnee notes sales last week at a dollar per gallon by the barrel while cane grinding winds down. Farmers have banked seed cane for next year though frost damage is noted in some sections.
At a Kiwanis Clubs international council meeting in Chicago a memorial to the late Warren G. Harding was endorsed and urged. Representatives from Georgia included Henry C. Heinz of Atlanta and Peyton C. Anderson of Macon, with all US and Canada sections represented.
Quitsman December 18 R A Stratford the new county agent will arrive this week to begin duties as marketing agent and top supervisor for Brooks county A diversified crop program includes tobacco celery lettuce cabbage and other truck Brooks county is shipping large amounts of truck to Florida with fresh tomatoes from its truck farms noted as the only fresh tomatoes shipped in the state
The Chattooga County Teachers Association will hold its monthly meeting at the Summerville High School auditorium next Saturday. All county teachers are invited to attend and participate in the program.
A 1925 Times Recorder piece shares readers notes to Santa asking for toys and food for less fortunate children. Congressman Charles R Crisp contributes $10, urging widespread generosity as the Empty Stocking fund nears depletion. The Missive quotes children seeking skates and candy and a supporter’s check arrives with best regards.
Atlanta residents witnessed an advertising stunt as an airplane dropped bombs and circled the city for over an hour releasing circulars. People recalled earlier incidents of loud blasts and the spectacle drew wide attention during the Dec 13 event.
Miss Tommie Green of Gray won a local Daughters of the American Revolution beauty contest prize, a large cake. Judges used a ballot method, and Green received the highest votes.
ATLANTA Dec 13 The Stovall Holden bill to allow counties and municipalities to exempt new industrial enterprises from taxation for five years passed the senate and was favorably reported by the house constitutional amendments committee. The measure aims to attract industry such as cheese factories and creameries to the state, with governor signatures expected soon.
Lisbon Dec 13 The Portuguese cabinet resigned today, according to Associated Press. It was thought the move may be linked to a recently quelled rebellion, signaling turmoil affecting the government and Civil leadership.
Final reports from a Wednesday conference led by Warren Neal state highway engineer and a group of American citizens are due soon. Officials discussed relocating district highway offices from Americus, with secrecy on committee actions. Henry Everett of the Chamber of Commerce will publish results in coming days. Stephen Pace, Americus, missed the meeting due to Georgia senate duties.
W M McConnell of Vicksburg is charged with illegal slaughter of ducks by air. Federal game warden J E Perry says McConnell used an airplane to locate a flock and swooped down to strike at them, causing extensive bird deaths. The arrest followed instructions from the department of agriculture in Washington.
Mrs A G Kendrick of Plains was among out of town shoppers in Americus on Wednesday.
The soldiers' bonus bill vetoed by President Harding last year was reintroduced in the House by Representative McKenzie of Illinois. Republicans say it preserves the original measure with minor changes and expect it to be among the first bills passed by this Congress.
Stockholders of the International Cotton Mills ratified a merger plan linking mills in Lowell Lisbon and Yarmouth with Lockwood Green and company mills in Pelzer Tucapanu Hogansville and La Grange. The merged group will be named New England Mills and operates 362000 spindles producing cotton products. Public financing involves a $4 million ten year note issue.
Sergeant Samuel Woodfill, praised by General Pershing as the outstanding American soldier of World War I, reports to Fort Benjamin Harrison to be retired. He will be elevated to master sergeant, with noncommissioned officer George T. Sewell stepping aside temporarily to permit the retirement.
State hears opening in trial of Philip E. Fox for the Coburn killing as Clarence Everett identifies a seven inch knife Fox bought days before the shooting. Emperor Simmons attends, and Mrs Margaret Weaver is sought as accessory. Fox says he had to kill. W A Jones testifies about seizing him after the shooting.
A hog weighing 625 pounds dressed was sold from J B Bryant who lives three miles on the Dawson road, with J B Parks noting the claim this hog could be county champion. The owner challenges producers to beat it, saying Sumter should lead in livestock and farm commodities.
Berlin December 13 The Prussian ministry decreed that William Hohenzollern is titled Prince of Prussia by birth and retains the designation for the ex Kaiser and ex crown prince, while Zeitung Am Mittag questions the retention of the title for a family name alone. William II, of Wuerttenberg, likewise became Duke after 1918.
Chicago authorities and postal inspectors collaborate with Cook County state’s attorney to probe a wide swindle linked to Leo Koretz. Yesterday’s raid exposed sensational disclosures about the alleged multi million dollar operation.
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