County aid for Plains Hospital approved by board
County commissioners voted to pay Plains Hospital three hundred dollars annually at twenty five dollars per month. A similar yearly grant to Americus Hospital continues. The board also approved one hundred dollars for the Georgia Industrial Orphans Home to support two Sumter county children there.
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Board of County Commissioners
Plains Hospital
Drs. Wise
Plains
Americus Hospital
Georgia Industrial Orphans Home
Sumter County
Ameri cas Golf Club Grounds Reserved for Members Only
A large no trespassing sign is prepared at the entrance to warn non members that the grounds of the Ameri cas Golf Club are for members and their families only. The club manager is told to enforce the rule, allowing presence only for members in good standing except by initiation on extraordinary occasions such as the opening ball. President Ellis emphasizes easing embarrassment by upholding the rule.
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the Americas Golf Club
Ellis
18 Hour Rain Surpasses February Total in Valdosta
Valdosta residents saw 2.64 inches of rain from Sunday 4 p.m. to Monday 10 p.m., exceeding the entire February total of 1921. A brief downpour caused water across low lands, while roads grew sloppy after a long dry spell.
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Valdosta
Phillips predicts GOP entry in every Georgia district race
Thomasville dispatch notes state Republican boss J. I. Phillips spending days in Thomasville with his family while taking a break from patronage duties. Close friends expect the GOP to field congressional candidates in every Georgia district this year, shaping a white major party effort in forthcoming elections.
Cordele Fire Alarm For Sunday School Cancelled
In Cordele the Baptist men's class halted the regular Sunday 9 am fire alarm call after conscientious objectors emerged at a class meeting. The campaign had previously encouraged many men to attend Sunday school, but the objectors prompted the stop.
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Cordele
A B and A Denied Federal Loan
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied a government loan of 615692 to the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad. The commission said the advance was unnecessary for maintenance of operations and that the company did not offer sufficient security to the government.
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Washington
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Non Members Speak From Pulpit At Valdosta Church
Sunday night at First Presbyterian church a novel feature was added to the service four invited non members gave three minute talks on What Religion Has Done For Me Dr A Griffin Judge W E Thomas Joe Newman and AG Cleveland superintendent of schools spoke the congregation was pleased with the program and listened intently to each speaker
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Valdosta
First Presbyterian Church
A. Griffin
W. KE. Thomas
Joe Newman
AG. Cleveland
Tech Five May Play In Albany Thursday
The Georgia Tech basketball team may visit Albany on Thursday to face Albany YOM CO. A. If the game is arranged it could draw the largest Albany crowd for a basketball contest. Tech has won five straight, including a 42 to 23 win over Columbus Y five, and will offer a tough test to the Indoor Tornado.
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Albany
Georgia Tech
Albany Yom CO. A
Columbus Y Five
Freeze to Nip Florida as Storm Moves North
Washington February 7 warnings from the Weather Bureau say a storm of marked intensity will form near Cape Hatteras and move rapidly northeast over the next 24 hours. Freezing temperatures expected tonight as far south as the extreme. northern Florida likely to frost, with heavy frost Central Florida and light frost inland.
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Washington
Cape Hatteras
Weather Bureau
Florida
Gen Murguia Safely Makes Sally in Mexico
Gen Francisco Murguia crossed from the United States into Mexico last Friday and returned to San Antonio without clashes with federal forces. War office reports he has arranged a more pretentious invasion set for February 15.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Francisco Murguia
Mexico
United States
San Antonio
War Office
Murjuia
Wage Parleys Reviewed by Eastern Railways Conference
New York February 7 railway wage talks leading to regional conferences will be reviewed by the conference committee of Eastern railway managers. Fifty five roads east of the Mississippi will be represented at the meeting set to convene tomorrow.
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New York
Hoover
Eastern Railways
Mississippi
Liverpool Market Opens Quietly as Cotton Prices Move
Market opened quiet in Liverpool with mixed movements and several futures quoted across February April and June. Trading activity listed 6000 bales sold, 4575 bales received, and quotations for fully 9.52 with various firsts and grades noted alongside rustled futures figures.
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Liverpool
Murder charge sought in Taylor tragedy case
Los Angeles police issued a telegraphic warrant for Edward Sands, former butler to director William Desmond Taylor, then later denied by police. A monogrammed note and a pink nightgown tied to a famous star were found or claimed, with Mabel Normand and others commenting as detectives pursue a wealthy New York broker linked to the case. The discovery of the nightgown and its laundry mark emerge as key clues in the unresolved murder inquiry.
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Los Angeles
Edward Sands
William Desmond Taylor
A. B. Benning
Carlin
Nevada
Los Angeles Examiner
Sands
Taylor
Mary Miles Minter
Examiner
Mabel Normand
Henry
Elwell
New York
Henry Pevey
David Adams
Tia Juana Ane
Peavey
George Milo
Lactor
Man
Milters
Dan” Collins
Collins
John Reid
Fire at Richmond Lex ington hotel kills at least three
A blaze at the Lexington hotel in Richmond Virginia early today left at least three dead and 26 injured. Sixty seven guests were in the hotel at the time. 28 are unaccounted for. Police fear the death toll may rise to between 15 and 20.
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Richmond
Lexington Hotel
Mystery surrounds Taylor murder as letters gone
The case centers on jealousy and the disappearance of Mabel Normand letters. Investigators note Taylor knew many famous women and had drawn $2,000 that day, with checks left on the table. Jesse Lasky and others push for a swift resolution to avoid a black eye on the industry.
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Mabel Normand
Comedienne
Taylor
Josh
Miss Normand
Jesse Lasky
Lasky-Famous Players
Normand
Taythe
Loan Bank's Struggles Highlight Loan Delays
Col C C Youmans Federal Farm Loan Bank appraiser spoke at the Lions Club about overwhelming loan demand. He noted roughly 75 million dollars in applications and 800 monthly filings, with 975 checks a month totaling about 2.5 million dollars, explaining delays and reassuring farmers there is money and options to raise funds if needed.
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Federal Farm Loan Bank
Columbia
8. C
Lions Club
Youmans
Americus High
Etna
Legion Post Arranges Mercer Florida Three Game Series
The American Legion post in Americus announced plans for a three game series between Mercer University and the University of Florida to be played Thursday through Saturday, April 13 to 15, with underwritten expenses and profits to fund club rooms or a permanent grandstand at the Plays ground. Negotiations, led by Josh Cody, aim to stage a fall football game between two large colleges and to present a public athletic program for Sumter County, with funds raised through ticket guarantees and local sponsorship.
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Mercer University
University of Florida
Americas
Detroit-Rochedine
American Legion
Josh Cody
Mercer
Legion
Georgia
Dan Chappell
Americus
Sumter County
Iit
Lions Club
B. Cox
Kress
Soldiers bonus would cost federal government about 1.9 billion
Washington reports that the soldiers bonus is estimated to cost roughly 1.9 billion dollars according to figures prepared for the house ways and means committee by the military fiscal officers. A White House dinner for legislators to discuss the administration program is planned for tonight with Republican steering committee members.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Army, Navy and
Marine Corps
White House
Senate
House Republican Steering Committee
Skating Rink Planned on Valley Street in Valdosta
Valdosta Feb 7 Per sian granted the Woman's Club space on Valley Street to create a skating rink one block long on a weekly basis. The rink would be roped off opposite the court and skating eyes sold to raise funds for the club’s operations. A band concert is planned to accompany the skating event.
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Valdosta
Sotree Woman's Club
Valley Street
Tink Plana
Vatican Sees Preparation for Papal Coronation
Rome reports the Vatican resumes its usual duties as the death of Pope lies behind a pause in public life. The Vatican prepares for the coronation of the new Pope Pius XII, with state and church leaders awaiting ceremonies and the unfolding succession.
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Rome
Associa Press
Vatican
Pius
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