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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1924
Page
1
Tid Man tells police he was in that town only an hour and a half when taken into custody. He awaits trial in May, challenging the timing of his detention and seeking to establish his movements on the day in question.
Os J. N. Troutman also known as J. Howard Hunter, who escaped Sumter county jail months ago, was arrested in Miami and returned to Sheriff Harvey. He alleged white prisoners aided the escape by digging through a wall but none followed. He traveled via Dawson on a freight train toward Florida, was jailed in a steel cell, and faces trial in the May term of Sumter Superior Court for stealing a car owned by John Council near Americus.
Washington February 1 Woodrow Wilson has taken a decided turn for worse, physician Dr Grayson said tonight. The former president, weakened by years of illness, showed alarming relapse signs after a brief improvement. Family and three physicians remain at his bedside as the crisis nears.
Macon detectives claim to have foiled an alleged conspiracy to blow safes in Middle Georgia after the arrest of Jack Lynch a former convict. Dick Jester, described as Lynch's partner, was captured in Americus after escaping a Sumter County chaingang. A burglary at the Bibby County chaingang coincided with Lynch completing a ten year sentence and the theft of dynamite later eyed for other uses.
Washington February 1. The Department of Commerce estimates the world stock of cotton to November 30 at 18,185,000 bales. The estimated world consumption for the four months ending November 30 was 6,310,000 bales.
Quitman officials near a contract with Valdosta Lighting Co to provide hydroelectric power. The Georgia Alabama Power Company of Albany will manufacture the generating equipment and supply power, a system already in use in Albany Americus Cordele Tifton Sylvester and Valdosta.
Ashburn February 1. Candidates have started real running with many filing. For ordinary office three qualified: Joe McHancock E D Clark and J M Haman. Sheriff contenders include C B Jarman A E Reinhardt J H Beil and E Paulk. One woman Nina Cox becomes the first to win in Turner County by qualifying for county school.
Wartime President Woodrow Wilson lies between life and death as doctors report months of suffering. Early in the day he spoke in whispers and seemed to rest easier by afternoon, though attendants see little hope of delaying the end. At 4 o clock his condition was described as slightly stronger. The report noted the origin of the illness was expected before night.
Cor dele February 1 The Beachwood Bend Mills will soon begin operations. Twelve cars of hardwood toys arrived yesterday for use in the new plant and many more are expected daily on trucks.
Washington, Feb 1. A bill proposes restricting immigration to two percent foreign born from each nation and permits virtual selection of immigrants at the port of embarkation. The measure was favorably reported to the House today by the immigration committee.
Macon—Georgia Parent Teacher Association executive committee set Savannah as the meeting place with dates April 29 30 and May 11 for the annual convention. The group at Mrs Hook Spratling's Ines Terrace home elected a nominating committee to present officers for the coming year. Members named include Mrs John Rochet of Atlanta Mrs Reynolds Flourney of Columbus and Arthur Tufts of Atlanta.
Washington February 1 Albert B Fall former secretary of the interior is in condition to appear for examination before the senate oil inquiry investigating committee a special medical panel told the committee physicians had been appointed after Fall's doctors said he could not appear and submitted a statement that he was under nervous strain but his general appearance was good
President Coolidge names William G. McAdoo and Thos Gregory to prosecute government oil lease cases. Both men have at times worked for oil interests, while E. L. Cohenge testified before the senate oil committee today.
House action without debate directs the President to cancel the Doheny and Sinclair naval oil reserve lease. The vote stood 145 to 4 after Senate approval of the measure.
The De Bouchel Candler breach of promise suit opens in Judge Sibley’s Federal Court. Mrs Onezima de Bouchel of New Orleans sues Asa G Candler for half a million dollars claiming damages to her good name and expenses from arranging a marriage and shipping possessions to Atlanta.
Moultrie reports heavy voter registration with about 4000 already qualified. Officials expect the figure to rise further as registration closes ten days before the primary on February 17.
The Hague February 1 The health of former Kaiser Wilhelm at Doorn Castle has broken and his immediate household fear the worst. Friends say his condition is precarious but attending physicians are hopeful of restoring normal health.
Athens February 1. A bedside meeting with Premier Venizelos led the cabinet to accept his pledge to retain the premiership until the verdict of the heart specialist rushing from Paris is received.
Judge Z A Littlejohn administered the oath to Tom Love, recently elected ordinary of Lee County. He began duties in Leesburg, replacing H L Long who resigned to become City Court judge. Important cases, including the Lipsey estate, await his attention. He succeeded a long-time official who had left office a month earlier.
Four burned to death in East Akron home on February 1 as mother Mrs Arthur Smith 22 and her children Anne 3 Kathleen 2 and Arthur 10 months perished in bed. David Haynes, brother of Mrs Smith, is hospitalized with severe burns after trying to rescue them.
The piece notes that dove season ends under federal law with February 1 marking the start of a protected period for migratory birds. It mentions federal prosecutions in neighboring counties against individuals who shot doves in defiance of Uncle Sam's statutes, reflecting fear among hunters about compliance and penalties.
In Fresno a woman is accused of murdering her stepson and later her husband after an Armenian mysticism ritual. Arsenic found in the victims and poison candy uncovered in the Potegian home. the suicide of the aged Mrs Tetogian is noted. Goorden, the surviving son, is set to testify in a case gripping California.
Macon February 1 Mayor Turner Williams of Macon and veteran banker has been ill at his North Highlands home for several days and yesterday developed pneumonia. Attendants say he is sicker than generally believed, while his wife and Bruce Clark are noted in attendance.
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