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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1924

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Experts to Meet at Brunswick Stockmen Gather

Glynn county stockmen dairymen and farmers will host five national experts in livestock marketing and diversified crops on February 20 at 2 p.m. at the Brunswick Board of Trade rooms under Glynn county commissioners.

Brunswick Glynn County Agricultural and Home Economics Department of Georgia United States Department of Agriculture Brunswek Board of Trade Glynn

Court stands on minute as mark of respect for dead president

In Brunswick February 5 the superior court paused to honor the late ex president. Judge J P Highsmith called on all present to rise for a minute of silence before resuming court business.

Mark OS Brunswick Superior Court J. P. Highsmith

Dougherty County Tax Receiver Race Grows in Dougherty

Albany on February 5 reports J. H. Davis entering the race for tax receiver, subject to the Democratic white primary on March 19. This makes the vote a contest with four offices now contested by two or more candidates, and the entry list marks the largest in several years.

Albany Dougherty County J. H. Davis

Moonshining case told by tenant farmer in Albany

Albany story reports Tavis James, a African American tenant farmer near Edison, arraigned in U S court on moonshining charges. He claims he produced twenty three bales of cotton on a two-horse farm last year by poisoning, picking up the squares and hard work, with Judge William H Barrett showing interest in his account.

Albany Tavis James Warren Sutton Edison William H. Barrett United States

Civic Improvement Club Formed in Leesburg

A large delegation of women met at the Courthouse and organized a Civic Improvement Club for Leesburg. E. L. Forrester served as temporary chairman and officers were elected: President Kathleen Tyler, vice president Robert L. King, secretary John A. Forrester, treasurer R. E. Howe, and corresponding secretary Bessie Calhoun.

Leesburg E. L. Forrester Kathleen Tyler Robert L. King John A. Forrester R. E. Howe Bessie Calhoun

Hollis Jr Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition

MACON February 5 A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in the United States District Court yesterday by Charles B Hollis Jr F D Lorance Ga listing liabilities of 7154 35 and assets 25 Hunter and Daly are attorneys for the petitioner Hollis occupation railroad mechanic

Macon Charles B. Hollis, Jr F. D Lorance Hunter and Daly Hollis

Mullay heads Sihah Temple band patrol at meeting

In Macon on February 5 J Lane Mullay was elected head of the band patrol and degree teams of Sihah Temple A O N M S Berrien Moore elected captain Walter Stevens secretary of the patrol J Freeman Hart captain Custis Guttenberger led the band F A Whitaker chosen chief floor director and Charles Bowden and A F Holt Jr as assistants and degree team The elections approved by the potentate of the temple.

Macon J. Lane Mullay Sihah Temple Berrien Moore Walter Stevens J. Freeman Hart Custis Guttenberger F. A. Whitaker Charles Bowden A. F. Holt, Jr Temple

Hart Waives Commitment in Coolidge Murder Case

THOMASVILLE GA Feb 5 Sonnie Hart jailed here on murder charge for the May 1922 Colidge killing of Marsh Williams Sheffield has waived a commitment trial after arrest by Sheriff Gordon Davis of this county in Louisiana last week. Johnnie Baker of Coolidge has been bound over by urge Neteworth as a principal in the second degree.

Thomasville Sonnie’’ Hart Marsh Williams Sheffield Colidge Gordon Davis Louisana Johnnie Baker Coolidge Urge Neteworth

Bankers to meet Cordele farmers on new farm program

On February 13 a squad from the State Agricultural College and the Georgia Bankers Association will visit Cordele to meet farmers and businessmen. The purpose is to urge adoption and understanding of the new farm program.

Cordele American Bank and Trust Company Georgia Bankers’ Association State Agricultural College Bankers Association

Cathedral Crypt at Washington to Hold Distinguished Dead

Within hours of President Woodrow Wilson's death President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge visited the Wilson home and left their card. Washington mourned as church bells tolled and a photo captured Coolidge arriving with secret service men.

Washington Woodrow Wilson

Proclamation for Woodrow Wilson Memorial in Americus

Americus Mayor J E Poole proclaims memorial exercises for Woodrow Wilson at the Rylander theater at 2 pm on Wednesday. He urges citizens to attend and asks civic club presidents, Daughters of the American Revolution and United Daughters of the Confederacy leaders, and veterans to be present, with school children invited.

Woodrow Wilson John D. Mathis Post American Legion Rylander Theater J. E. Poole Americus Civic Clubs of Americas Our City Daughters of the American Revolution United Daughters of the Confederacy American Legion Auxiliary J. E. Mathis

Naval Gil Lease Probe Deferred Two Days

The senate oil committee delayed further investigation into naval oil leases until Thursday due to a misunderstanding about the meeting hour. Samuel Ungerleider of a Cleveland brokerage did not respond when called, and no other witnesses were summoned today while James Sloan Jr. and Ungerleider reviewed Washington branch books with Chairman Lenroot to check for records involving federal officials in Mammoth Oil Company stock.

Washington Senate Oil Committee Samuel Ungerleider Cleveland Ungerleider James Sloan, Jr White House Harding Lenroot Mammoth Oil Company

Tax Reduction Plan Approved By House Committee

Washington February 5 lawmakers on the Republican house ways and means committee approved a twenty five percent cut in all personal taxes payable this year.

Washington Republican House Ways ,and Means Committee

Talks on Tomatoes Draw Ten Women to Meeting

George O Marshall county farm demonstration agent spoke to the Women's Home Demonstration Council at Miss Bonnie Parkman's courthouse office. He urged tomato production as a money crop and said a packing shed could be built for co op sales if acreage suffices. Mrs Emmet reported on the Athens short course where a Georgia State Woman's Council was formed with her as president. Parkman also recounted her Athens trip.

George O. Marshall Women’s Home Demonstration Council Bonnie Parkman W. H. Emmet Sumter County Woman's Council Athens State of Georgia

Candler Wins Verdict In Suit Against Mrs Boucher

In Atlanta on February 6 the jury ruled for Asa G. Candler Sr., dismissing the breach of promise suit brought by Mrs. Onezima de Boucher seeking about half a million dollars.

Atlanta Onezima de Boucher Asa G. Candler, Sr Atlanta Capitalist

Primary voting rights sparks county clash over poll tax rule

W T McMath disputes county attorney W W Dykes ruling on whether women who have not paid poll taxes can vote in the March 19 primary. He argues voter qualifications should be set by the County Democratic Executive Committee, chaired by James A Davenport, and stresses a primary expresses party choice, not fixed law. The Times-Recorder carries his prepared statement responding to Dykes.

W.T. McMath O‘day W. W. Dykes Democratic Executive Committee James A. Davenport McMath Democratic County Executive Committee Times-Recorder Times-Reecorder Col. W. W. Dykes Col Dykes I. B. Small

Guard of Honor to Accompany Wilson to Grave

The body of Woodrow Wilson will be moved to entombment with a guard of honor from all three branches. Eight sailors from Mayflower, eight soldiers, and eight marines will participate, representing the wartime fleet and army that served under Wilson as commander in chief. The chosen eight will carry the body to the crypt in the cathedral.

Guard OF Body OF Wilson Washington Woodrow Wilson Guard of Honor Armanda Belleau Wood

Japanese tribute to Wilson floods embassy in Tokio scene

Admiration and esteem for Woodrow Wilson pour into the American embassy in Tokyo from Japanese citizens and statesmen and foreign diplomats. Newspapers carry obituaries and tributes as the German embassy withholds mourning, calling Wilson a private citizen.

Tokio Woodrow Wilson Japan Wilson Nichi Nichi

Building Boom Now On At Titon

Tifton, February 5. A building boom is underway as two new bungalows rise. Clarence Etheredge has a crew on a residence west of College Avenue on a north lot over by Al Rowe’s home. E. L. Webb also builds a bungalow on Central Avenue near Sixth Street and plans to sell it once finished.

Tifton Clarence Etheredge New Street College Avenue al Rowe E. L. Webb Central Avenue Sixth Street Mr. Webb

Weather Update for Georgia Tonight and Wednesday

A forecast notes fair skies in Georgia tonight with cooler temperatures. The eastern portion will grow colder Wednesday with frost likely along the coast tonight into early morning hours.

Georgia

Terrific Snow and Sleet Storm Hits Northwest

Milwaukee reports a severe storm blanketing the region on February 5. Telegraph, telephone, and transport lines suffered heavy outages with trains stalled and statewide communications at a standstill. The loss is estimated at 1,000,000 dollars in a blizzard deemed the worst in years.

Milwaukee

Winter Storm Ravages Midwest and Northwest Rail Lines

A violent wind and snow storm swept the middle west and northwest yesterday and last night. Sailed trains faced sleet, frozen and broken wires, and high drifts. Despite the storm, temperatures were not extremely low. Wisconsin bore the storm’s peak impact.

ST. Paul Middle West Wisconsin

Sleetisolates Chicago as wires fail worldwide

Chicago and surrounding regions lose nearly all wire communications as a severe sleet storm cripples press and telegraph lines. The Associated Press reports radio broadcasts help transfer news to papers unable to reach Chicago, the largest news relay globally.

Chicago Associated Press

Candler Loses Motion To Direct Verdict

In Atlanta on February 5 Judge Samuel H. Sibley overruled a motion for a directed verdict in favor of Asa G. Candler Sr. in the federal case brought by Mrs. Onezima de Bouchel.

Candler Atlanta, Ga Asa G. Candler Samuel H. Sibley Onezima de Bouchel

Mourning Services Planned At Rylander Theater For Wilson

Citizens from all walks of life will honor former President Woodrow Wilson at a memorial in Rylander theater Wednesday afternoon. The John D. Mathis Post American Legion will lead, with Rev. Cutler, Rev. Massey, and Rev. Simpson speaking, the Community Orchestra performing, and the program concluding with the Star Spangled Banner and benediction. The event starts at 3 o clock.

Americas Dife Woodrow Wilson Washington America Rylander Theater J. E. Poole Mr. Wilson John D. Mathis Post American Legion American Army Robert C. Lane John D

Chero-Cola Plant Changes Ownership in Americus

Q T Foster and F A Patrick of Columbus have bought the Americus Chero-Cola bottling plant from D B Meadows and Son. Foster will run the Americus plant and move his family there, while Patrick stays in Columbus as sales and advertising manager.

Q. T. Foster F. A. Patrick Columbus Americus D. B. Meadows & Son Foster

High School Athletes to Meet at Ashburn Tourney

The Third District high schools and Middle Georgia Athletic Association plan an annual basketball tournament at Ashburn on February 21 22 and 23 to avoid conflicts with the Southwest Georgia event in Adel and the Peach Belt tournament in Marshallville. Some schools wish to enter both events.

Ashburn Middle Georgia Athletic Association

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CLUB Mullay Sithah Patrol Sonnie Hart” Waves Naval Gil Lease Cleveland Stock Broker Wmppshall Mnath Igermans Berlin Baron Leopold Plesgen Ment State Department Titon Nadeja Boris of Bulgaria Albert von Wurtembereg Massey Chero-Cola
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