McAdoo Rejects Oil Lease Link In Senate Hearing
William G. McAdoo says he will not let the oil lease controversy pass unchallenged. He terms the linking of his name with the Doheny interests wholly unjustified and plans to appear before the Senate oil committee to present his side. His trip east was prompted by family matters involving Mrs. McAdoo, and he intends to discuss his former law firm’s ties to Doheny.
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Los Angeles
William G. McAdoo
Senater Oil Committee
Woodrow Wila
McAdoo Defends Doheny Oil Ties in Telegram
G McAdoo denies involvement with oil leases in the United States and explains his 1919 to 1926 work for Doheny interests. He says his New York firm handled Mexican affairs for the companies, earning 100000 in fees and a 25000 annual retainer as special counsel in California.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Y. G. McAdoo
E. L. Doheny
Senate
Washington
Walsh
Doheny
McAdoo
Wilson
New York
McAdoo, Cotton & Franklin
California
Two Platoon System Is Put Into Effect
Valdosta February 2 Promptly at 8 o clock Friday morning the two platoon system was inaugurated in the Valdosta fire department and six additional men were placed on the roster to enable the work to be carried forward under the new system Chief T M Cook Jr said it was fortunate that five of the six new men had formerly served in the department and the sixth man was an employee of the city in another department
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Valdosta
T. M. Cook
Barnhart Signs With Wilson Virginia League Club
Billy Barnhart, once a Joe Jackson era standout backstop here, has signed to play for the Wilson North Carolina club in the Virginia League next season. He has been living in Atlanta and recently visited Americus, where he has many friends following his career. Barnhart showed flashes of brilliance during his time here and is expected to rise rapidly in baseball.
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Billy Barnhart
Joe Jackson
Atlanta
Wilson
N. C
Barnhart
Americus
Barnstart
Chambliss urges pasture owners to drain land for mosquito fight
Dr J Wade Chambliss president of Americus Board of Health urges landowners around Americus to drain low lands and ditches along property and railroads to prevent standing water. He notes inspections may begin in March and offers free Civil Engineer surveying to correct grades. He also urges homeowners to keep gutters clear to avoid mosquito breeding ahead of spring.
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J. Wade Chambliss
Board of Health of Americas
Chambilss
Americus
Mr. Stapleton
Misses Smith
Barrow
Morgan
Bragg
Fire losses very low at Valdosta
Valdosta fire department closed its fiscal year 1923 with an excellent record. While the full annual losses are not yet compiled, the department reported 1556 alarms answered, 146 more than the previous year, with losses figures pending for the period.
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Valdosta
Jones badly hurt in car collision near Smithville
J C Jones, injured in a Dixie Highway crash near Smithville, is being treated by an eye specialist in Americas. His left eye may be destroyed from the impact. Dr Monroe’s car was involved in the collision. Dr Allen examined Jones and fears possible total loss of sight, with cuts and bruises to head and body.
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J. C. Jones
Dixie Highway
Smithville
Americas
Times-Recorder
Jones
Monroe
Allen
Candidates Proliferate in Stewart County Race
February 2 Stewart County politics grow tense as several candidates announce for county offices. The Democratic primary is scheduled for March 19. Mrs. R. T. Humber Jr. of Richland becomes the first woman to announce in this county, seeking a top post alongside H. M. Pratt of Richland.
Klan Workers Raid Private Homes In Search For Liquor
In Williamson County Illinois 128 people were arrested in dry raids led by S Glenn Young. Raids targeted private homes with several hundred Klan members involved and many arrests including African American residents.
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KLAN
Johnson
Gity
Ill
Williamson County
Ku Klux Klan
S. Glenn Young
Bold Local Housebreaker Sought After Daylight Theft
Police search for a thief who entered Angelo Magnus's Finn Street home in broad daylight through a front window and stole clothing and valuables including most of Mrs Magnus's wardrobe and items belonging to Louis Rosenberg. No trace found, Chief Bragg said.
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Americas
Angelo Magnus
Finn Street
Magnnus
Louis Rosenberg
Te Magnus
Bragg
Talmadge Crabb Gets Business For Self
Palmadge Grabb, long employed by the Americus Automobile company for nearly ten years, has started his own venture in the building once used by the Americus Battery company. He will devote full time to automobile repair work, specializing in Fords, continuing to be considered an expert Ford repairman.
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Talmadge Crabb
Self Palmadge Grabb
Americus Automobile Company
Americus Battery Company
Wilson Still Fading: Former President Lingers in Fortnight
Washington reports show at 3 pm no change in former president Wilson's condition though he grows weaker and sleeps little. Physicians say he recognizes visitors but is too exhausted to speak, with efforts focused on comfort. Doctors Grayson Ruffin Fowler sign bulletin noting possible sudden change.
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Washington
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Holds On As Illness Persists
In Washington on February 2, Woodrow Wilson continued to linger as doctors faced a grave illness. He endured a long night of weakness with moments of rest granting only brief encouragement. The exhausted president, spent from a harsh day and night, struggled to open his eyes to the morning light while physicians remained cautious about any sign of real improvement.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Normal School 10 to be Held at Aggie in Americus
Principal John M. Prance reports from State Superintendent N. H. Ballard that a summer normal for teachers will occur in Americus from July 1 to August 3. State authorities organize the course drawing many teachers from the Third Agricultural district. Aggie faculty may serve as needed, with dormitories opened for visitors and programs combining study and work.
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John M. Prance
N. H. Ballard
Americus
Americas
Aggie
Negro Faith Healer Hall Near Death at Home
Mol lie Hall, a Black faith healer known for treating hundreds with varied ailments, is in critical condition at her home near Ray City, Mollie Hall has long been a prominent figure in the local community despite the spread of remarkable anecdotes about her healing powers.
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Moultrie
Mollie Hall
Ray City
Candler Case Defense Closes Without Attacking Character
Atlanta in a high profile breach of promise suit Asa G. Candler and Mrs. Onezima de Boucher faced final arguments as the defense rested without challenging her character. The jury was excused as the court awaited jurors to return Monday to decide the $500,000 dispute.
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Atlanta
Asa G. Candler
Ongzima de Boucher
Jude Sibley
Onezima de Boucher
Asa G. Candier
New Orleans
Albert Howell, Jr
de Boucher
FALLHIES BEHIND FEAR OF CRIMINAL CHARGE IN PROBE
Former Secretary of the Interior Albert B Fall defied questions on the naval oil lease and his ties to Dohy and Sinclair. The Senate oil committee debated authority and possible contempt, delaying action and recalling Fall next Tuesday.
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Washington
Leen
Fall
Senate Oil Committee
Interior
Albert B .Fall
Naval dl
Doh@y
Sinclair
Congress
Doheny Admits Hiring Ex-Cabinet Members as Counsel
Washington reports Doheny disclosed employing former top officials William G. McAdoo Thomas W. Gregory Franklin K. Lane and Lindley M. Garison as counsel for his oil interests. McAdoo remains in Doheny’s pay at 50000 yearly and Doheny has paid 250000 toward a Democratic nominee, while he denied employing them while in office.
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Washington
L. E. Doheny
Doheny
William .G. McAdoo
the Treasury
Thomas W. Gregory
Franklin K. Lane
Interior
Lindley M
Defense Has Inning in Jackson's Suit
The defense began its case in the suit of Joe Jackson of Americus against the Chicago White Sox for 18000 dollars, claiming unpaid salary on a baseball contract. Fred Luderus, ex-Phillies first baseman and current Oklahoma City Western League manager, was the final witness for Jackson.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Joe Jackson
Americus
Chicago White Sox
Fred Luderus
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