Ratti Elected Pope Taking Name Pius XI
Edna Purviance telephoned news of William D. Taylor's death to Mary Miles Minter as news spread of the director's murder. Miss Minter rushed to the Taylor home with her mother. Mabel Normandy visited Taylor on the eve of his death. Taylor wore a British army captain uniform in the photo.
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William D. Taylor
Mary Miles Minter
Miss Minter
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Mabel Normandy
Dead Film Man’s Papers Searched In Taylor Murder Case
Los Angeles officials renewed the Taylor murder inquiry by revisiting the victim’s papers and timelines. A prominent New Yorker linked to a starring actress is questioned, while the gun and a gang figure named Collins face scrutiny. Taylor’s World War record and early life are explored as funeral details are announced. The Motion Picture Directors Association leads services at St Paul’s Pro Cathedral with a Canadian firing squad salute.
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Los Angeles
William Desmond Taylor
New York
Taylor
Douglas MacLean
Don”. Collins
Collins
Roax
William Deane-Tanner
Deané Tanner
Edward
L. C. Robins
Delmonico’s
St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral
Motion Picture Directors’ Association
Frank Beal
William MacCormick
Charles Jones
Markets AmS Spot Cotton and Liverpool Opening
Markets data show AmS spot cotton Good Middling 16 cents. Liverpool market opened barely steady with down 19 to 23 points. Fullys at 9.51, sales 6,000 bales, receipts 21,750 of which 14,590 American. Futures quotes: Feb 9.42, Apr 409.38, Jun 9.28. First gall 4s 9.20, 9.19, 9.16.
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Liverpool
Big South Georgia track meet planned for Americus
Invitations issued to 40 to 50 Georgia high schools south of Macon and Savannah for a South Georgia interscholastic track meet in Americus on April 8 at the city playground. Events include sprints, distance races, hurdles, jumps, pole vault, and throws. Award cup and medals. Hosted by Americus High School Athletic association.
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Macon
Savannah
Georgia
South Georgia
Americus
Americus High School Athletic Association
Tech High School
J. G. Holst
Ned B. Warren
Athletic Association
Armaments Conference Ends With Treaties Signed
Washington February six. The history making arms limitation conference ends with treaties signed and a farewell address by President Harding. He calls the gathering the first deliberate expression of peace and war's futility, pledged to a new epoch in human progress. Delegates and advisory committee receive thanks as the conference adjourns sine die at 11 13 a m after just over an hour of sessions.
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Washington
Associated Press
Harding
Federal Court Opens Brief Albany Session
United States district court for the Albany division of Georgia convened with Judge Beverly D. Evans presiding and District Attorney John W. Bennett representing the government. No grand jurors were called. the term is an adjourned session from December due to illness. Whisky cases dominate, with several civil matters noted.
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Albany
United States District Court For
Albany Division
Southern District of Georgia
Beverly D. Evans
John W. Bennett
Evans
iHlness
Thomasville Sunday School honors five year perfect attendance
In Thomasville on February 6 Robert Robinson, a Methodist church Sunday school scholar, achieved a five year streak of never missing a Sunday. He received a handsome present from the Sunday school during yesterday morning service.
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Thomasville
Robert Robinson
Methodist Church
Miss Governor Sued by Girl in $100000 Suit
In Jackson Mississippi a federal suit for 100000 dollars accuses Governor Lee M Russell of seduction under promise of marriage. Filed by Frances C Birkhead formerly of New Orleans and an ex employee in the governor's office. The complaint claims damage to reputation character and health from the alleged misconduct.
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Jackson
Miss
Lee M. Russell
Frances C. Birkhead
New Orleans
Russell
Blindfolded Champion Plays Six Checkers at Once
Thomasville February 6 A checker tournament drew 100 enthusiasts as F B Fishburn, longtime Southern champion, played six games simultaneously blindfolded and defeated local players readily and easily.
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Thomasville
F. B. Fishburn
Eight Carloads of Hogs Sold for 9640 at County Sale
Eight carloads of fine market hogs weighing a total 161,005 pounds brought 9640.75 cash at a cooperative sale led by George O. Marshall county agent for Swift & Co. of Moultrie. Claude Johnson was the largest marketer with 99 head.
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Swift & Co
Moultrie
George O. Marshall
Georgia
Claude Johnson
J. B. Bryan
C.M. Hale
R. Heys
Jeptha Tingle
R. P. Stackhouse
John Sheffield
R. H. Stubbs
A. W. Chappell
Smithville
J. J. Hanesley
G. Bh. Daniel
W. E B. Mitchell
G. R. Simpson
W. P. Daniel
Leslie
R. A. Israel
E. R. Lane
Arles Plantation
C. R. Malone
J. J. Holloway
Ellaville
E. L. Holloway
Ellavile
John Wiggins
R. L. Peel
W. A. Chappell
Wm. Kinard
R. H. Strange
J. W. Shirley
Plains
Joe Stewart
Butt & Low
Buena Vista
B. C. Hodges
G O. Marshall
Wisdom Sisters Aid In Cordele Meetings
Wisdom sisters arrive in Cordele to start a three week revival at the Methodist church. Rev. O B Chester and the congregation planned a profitable meeting as the sisters, who are singers, conduct revival work primarily through song.
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Wisdom Sisters
Cordele
Methodist Church
O. B. Chester
Weeks to Testify on Ford Muscle Shoals Plan
Secretary Weeks announced he will appear before the House Military Affairs Committee Wednesday at 10 30 a m to supplement orally his support for Henry Ford's Muscle Shoals project proposal sent to the House.
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Washington
Weeks
House Military Affairs Committee
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
House
Nicolo to Form Cabinet in Rome
Rome February 6 official reports indicate Nicolo del Nicolo, president of the chamber of deputies, received a formal offer from the king to form a cabinet. Del Nicolo reportedly accepted the task in principle and awaited the official reply.
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Nicolo
Rome
Pices
Enrico del Nicolo
Chamber of Deputies
Archishop of Milan Elevated to Pontificate
Cardinal Achille Ratti of Milan elected pope, taking the name Pius XI. He greeted thousands at St Peter's, then gave his first public benediction from the Vatican balcony. Ratti, born 1858, long served as librarian in Milan and Vatican, promoted Polish diplomacy, and aided war orphans.
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Milan
Benedict
Pius XI
SB Peters
Poland
Benedict XV
Vatican
Lauren
Cardinal Ratti
Italy
Ambrosian Library
Ratti
Holy See
Rell
Chamber Balloting For Six New Chamber Directors
The annual Chamber of Commerce election to fill six director terms is set this week. George O. Marshall secretary mails a slate of names and asks members to vote and return the list. The six highest vote-getters will be elected. those whose terms expire include John Sheffield C S Glover Frank Lanier L Gouneil J T Methyin and W W Dykes. Those holding over include N A Ray R B Allison W M Jones J Lewis Ellis W A Joyner and Walter Rylander.
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Chamber of Commerce
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George O. Marshall
John Sheffield
C. S. Glover
Frank Lanier
L .G. Gouneil
J. T., Methyin
W. W. Dykes
N. A. Ray
R. B. Allison
W. M. Jones
J. Lewis Ellis
W. A. Joyner
Walter Rylander
Ambulance Gifted to Thomasville City Hospital
The City Hospital in Thomasville received a new fully equipped ambulance donated by J. F. Archbold and the local American Red Cross chapter. The Red Cross funded $500 of the cost. maintenance and operation are covered with no charge to charity patients under an agreement with the local Ford agency.
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Thomasville
J. F. Archbold
American Red Cross
Pital
Ford Agency
Plains Basketeers Win 51 8 Over Lumpkin in Fast Game
Plains High school routed Lumpkin 51 to 8 on Friday in Plains. The victory extends Plains undefeated form with 12 wins and several open dates remaining. Lumpkin players Bush and others scored in a lopsided contest as Plains dominated from the start.
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