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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1924

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Germ Theory Intertained In Probe Of Death Case

The Associated Press report details State Prosecutor tes and ongoing investigations into a death case tied to the McClintock family. Witnesses describe attendance at laboratories in Chicago and Albuquerque as officials pursue clues about a possible germ related cause and the involvement of Oscar Wolff and other figures named in court. The piece notes exams, statements, and the path of D Shepherd's travel from Albuquerque to Chicago as part of the inquiry.

Fordized shipping fleet docks in New Orleans

New Orleans witnesses the Oneida, a Ford fleet freighter, unloads 1640 automobiles in Detroit designed efficiency. Henry Ford enterprises introduce high wages and spotless operations. Deck hands earn five dollars daily with room and board. no crew has quit since inception.

New Orleans Pec Henry Ford Ford Oneida Detroit Montreal Norfolk Jacksonville Fla Houston Tex A. N. Leland United States Shipping Board Onondaga Henry

Little Joe Speed Laws Spur 5000 Idea for Drivers

A quirky urban note highlights new speed laws aimed at helping drivers interpret their route choices. Officials tout clearer signals, while residents debate practical impacts on daily commutes and safety.

MULE MEAT MYSTERY SOLVED NEAR WAYCROSS

The mystery of a butchered mule found beside a road near Waycross was solved when John Wildes, city meat inspector, visited the Balcom farm two miles south. Portions of the carcass were found in a pig process, planned as fertilizer by Balcom.

Waycross John Wildes Balcom Balcoy

WOU unload Philippines on League of Nations

In Washington, officials remark that Filipinos favor joining the League of Nations if possible. The piece notes Philippine troubles for President Coolidge, Japan’s naval threat, and the liability view of the islands amid U S economic and strategic costs. Also, a separate item urges parcel post rate hikes, with George C. Lucas opposing the Second class mail rise and criticizing parcel post rates as unfair to express companies.

Washington Department of Labor and Communications Manila League of Nations Generl Domininat League Philippines Coolidge Archipelago United States Americas America Japan George C. Lucas National Publishers’ Association Joint Congressional Post Office Committee Lucas

Comigne Area WIL Japan Battle Fleet Strategy

The article discusses strategic naval deterrence with Japan and America centering battleship power in key waters. It envisions aggressive moves to keep fleets on duty, leveraging merchant routes and Atlantic trade to force favorable outcomes amid rising tensions.

Japan America Atlantic

Lady Steps On Toe Leads to Theft in Elevator

Tec 24. I W James of College Park advises calling police if a woman steps on your foot and two bald men near you. James lost a wallet with 137 dollars in cash after the incident, reported to Atlanta police as soon as he left the elevator.

Atlanta I. W. James College Park James

Postal Rate Hearings On Today By AP

Joint congressional committee continued hearings on the administration postal rate increase bill. The aim is to finish the inquiry so the Senate can review the report early next week. Publishers trades papers and others oppose the measure.

Associated Press Washington Joint Congressional Committee Senate

Wet and Dry Forces Plan Fip Contest

Wet and dry factions in the House prepare for the first session skirmish Monday over the treasury appropriation bill funding the coast guard. Admiral Billard testified that liquor smuggling remains undiminished, prompting wets to seek a large cut in next year’s coast guard budget of about 20.6 million dollars while arguing for better deployment of 4,242 armed personnel and 4,740 on regular duties including life saving stations.

Washington Congress Treasury Coast Guard Billard Guard Appropriations Committee Coast Life Savings Stations

Ferguson seeks removal of legal disqualifications

Temple Texas December 27 Mrs Miriam A Ferguson governor elect of Texas petitioned Bell County District Court to remove all legal disqualifications from contracts tied to her married status Friends say the action aims to prevent any contract or document made while governor from being challenged as invalid under current laws governing married women.

Assocated Press Temple Miriam A. Ferguson Texas District Court of Bell County Ferguson

Three Martin children electrocuted in Hamlet incident

In Hamlet North Carolina three children of Mr and Mrs Pearl Martin were electrocuted near Roberdell when a severed high tension wire touched by a rifle bullet struck them. Arthur 12 Ethel 11 Willie 9 died at the scene. Coroner ruled no inquest necessary.

Hamlet Pearl Martin Roberdell Here Arthur Martin Ethel Martin Willie Martin Arthur

Highway Department Buys 200000 Worth of Machinery

Atlanta December 26 the highway commission at East Point awarded contracts totaling 200000 for 1925 machinery and equipment. Yancey Brothers of Atlanta won multiple bids including twenty Holt five ton tractors for 63680 40 and thirty one Holt two ton tractors for 54219 plus sixteen Best five ton tractors to W A Neal and sid for 55480.

Atlanta Highway Commission East Point State Higgway Department John N. Helder Helder Holt Yancey Brothers W. A. Neal Sid

OFFICERS INSTALLED FRIDAY BY LOCAL LODGES 1920

Masonic lodges in Americus installed new officers Friday night at the W E Mitchell Masonic club rooms. Lodge No 13 named C M Bradley Worshipful Master and J C Pouncey Senior Warden. M B Council Lodge No 95 installed H D Schneider as Worshipful Master and J G Holst as Senior Warden. other officers listed for both lodges.

M. B Council H. D. Schneider J. G. Holst L. G. Yerby J. E. Hightower R. L. Crawford E. W. Horne Charles W. Wheatley W. W. Hughes I. L. Essenson, Jr Steward Wible Marshall Chanlain J. H. Shumake Tyler

Dr Sikes Elected Clemson President

Dr. E W Sikes has been elected president of Clemson College. Announcement came from former governor Richard Manning and Alan Johnston of Newbury, board of trustees president. Sikes, former president of Coker College for Women at Hartsville, unclear when he will assume duties.

Associated Press Columbia S. C Gee E. W. Sikes Clemson College Richard Manning Alan Johnston Newbury Board of Trustees Sikes Coker College Hartsville Clemson

Seismograph Installed at Loyola University South

Rev Father Cyrill Ruhlman professor of physics at Springhill College left Mobile today to install a seismograph for Loyola University New Orleans. It will be the second instrument of its kind in the South and will aid neuroscience research at the depot.

Associated Press Mobile Cyrill Ruhlman Springhill College New Orleans Neoscience Depot Loyola University Loyold South

Atlanta City Street Improvements Cost One and a Half Million

Report notes Atlanta spent over $1.5 million on street improvements in the past year, more than doubling any prior year. The figure, attributed to city officials, reflects extensive work and costs across the city, including funds managed by William A. Hansell.

Atlanta Dee William. A. Hansell

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