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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1923
Page
5
Albany police staged an ambush in the lobby of the Hampton Hotel annex and captured two men after a gunfight. A clerk robbed of money recovered a small sum, while a third bandit who acted as lookout escaped.
Paris reports Former Prime Minister Venizelos will return to Athens to aid Greece after a delegation from the new assembly urged him to resume government. Over 300 of 396 deputies supported the request. He said his action would be temporary and he would not form a cabinet. He sails to reach Athens before January assembly.
Atlanta December 26 A stabbing left Sergeant Andrew M. Less in critical condition at Grady Hospital after a fight on Peachtreet street near Five Points. Five men including two soldiers a nightwatchman and a visitor were detained at police headquarters as the case unfolds. All Hallows at Barking by the Tower marked its 1238th birthday as the city scene closes.
Americus residents W. C. Randolph and Lewis Merritt travel to Atlanta to attend the Pi Kappa Phi annual convention opening today for four days. Mrs. Randolph accompanies her husband as a guest of friends. Ansley hotel serves as headquarters with about a thousand delegates expected. Randolph represents Omricon chapter and Merritt Lambda chapter at the University of Georgia. Ice cream origins noted as introduced to France around 1550.
Mae Murray stars in Fashion Row as two sisters a Russian peasant girl and a renowned actress. Robert Leonard's production showcases lavish gowns and society scenes on Long Island and Fashion Row. The film centers on beauty and luxury colliding with downfall in a stylish New York setting. Also shown today at the Rylander is The Virginian noted as a Western drama.
Major James W. Furlow now at Fort Sill Oklahoma visits Americus where his mother Mrs Lou Furlow remains unimproved at T M Furlows home. He is welcomed by many friends in Americus and surrounding area. A 55 year old orphan Noel Victor Ferneborough traveled 500 miles alone with fare under five dollars after his Canadian parents died in Alberta. Friends in the area will care for him.
Mrs. W. D. Martir arrives from Auburn to stay with sister Mrs. W. S. Roach on Taylor street. Mrs. W. N. Wood returns to Macon after visiting Mrs. W. T. Kenmore and kin. Mrs. Houson Malone of Albany spends several days with Mr. and Mrs. Otis D. Reese on Jackson avenue. Proven Every Day The locomotive not only has the right of way but can always prove it.
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