03 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1922
Page
1
Margot Asquith studies life through artwork by E R Higgins, drawn from New York Life Insurance staff scenes. The piece portrays Mrs Asquith amid American settings and contemporary social motifs as seen by Higgins in the New York gallery context.
J A Davenport Jr writes to clarify 75 percent co insurance rules across Georgia towns. He argues the clause applies in first to third class towns like Atlanta Macon Columbus Savannah Albany Americus, but not in fourth class Andersonville which lacks infrastructure. He says insurers favor low rates and that co insurance protects companies from small losses while keeping overall coverage affordable, urging public support for insurance stability.
Notice sets a creditors meet for Bee Hive Store now bankrupt, to be held at Alabay at 10 o clock on February 16 in the office of James Tift Mann, referee in bankruptcy. The firm was adjudged bankrupt in federal court on January 31.
South Carolina Supreme Court affirms lower court judgment in the Edmund H. Bigham case. Bigham, formerly of Leslie and Americus, was convicted of killing his mother and five other relatives over a year ago with a death penalty. The appeal had stayed execution. a new hanging date will be set.
Leesburg talent presents the musical comedy The Microbe of Love directed by Miss Apphia Jackson at Leslie's new school auditorium tonight at 8. The show, praised as engaging from start to finish, aims for a large turnout with admission set at 50 cents for all audiences.
Washington Feb 3 The soldiers bonus bill moving through the house Ways and Means committee will include a provision to raise revenue. Chairman Fordney said funds may come from internal taxes or foreign debt proceeds, or both, with the bill ready in about two weeks. Tax on beer was not to be considered according to committee members.
Berlin on February 3 reports the railway strike expanding with the Berlin branch of the railway union joining the walkout. About 77,000 engine drivers are now reported on strike, signaling broader disruption across the German rail system.
The jury in Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle's second murder trial for Virginia Rappe's death remained deliberating in San Francisco as of today after the panel retired late yesterday.
The Interstate Commerce Commission fixed a tentative valuation of 517 248 dollars for the Gainesville Northwestern railroad in Georgia as of February 3.
Americus Rotary Club launched a thorough study of a proposed 75 million state highway bond to inform members before action. W. C. Cage Jr outlined federal aid history and Georgia’s road program, noting current finances rely on motor vehicle taxes and county/federal funds, risking 30 to 40 years to complete the system without new bonds.
Los Angeles February 3 The murder of William Desmond Taylor, a famed motion picture director, spurred police to probe jealousy and possible female involvement as clues run thin. Names like Mabel Normand and Mary Pickford swirl in press speculation while officers pursue a former secretary suspected of burglary and fleeing with Taylor’s money after his death.
Washington Feb 3 Proposed consolidation of all railroad related government activities into a single board or commission to form a tribunal representing the public was among the ideas discussed by the Nazi Association of Manufacturers before the Senate Interstate Committee. Repeal of economic burdens and full crew requirements were also noted as aims.
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