Empire Bank of Americus to Open in March
Empire Bank of Americus plans a March opening in Americus led by Col. George R. Ellis and associates with a capital of 50000 dollars. Joseph M. Bryan, longtime Plant Bank teller, will join as the new bank’s teller and operator. The building, formerly the Commercial City Bank, is being renovated and renamed The Empire Building with offices for Empire Loan and Trust and attorney J. Lewis Ellis.
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Joseph M. Bryan
Bryan
State Bank
Col. Ellis
Empire Loan and Trust Company
G. C. Webb
J. Lewis Elis
Commercial City Bank
Empire Building
Bryan in receptive mood on Florida senate bid
William J. Bryan said he would serve the country without office burdens but would consider the Florida senate if the Democrats called him. He has no intention of entering a contest for the seat.
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Miami
Fla
William J. Bryan
United States Senate
Florida
Savannah River Nearing Flood Alert
Augusta reports three inches of rain in 48 hours will push the Savannah river to about thirty feet by tomorrow morning per Weather Bureau forecast. Farm lands on the Carolina side below Augusta are expected to be inundated as waters rise.
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Augusta
Savannah
Norn
Weather Bureau
Carolina
Whisky labeled 1904 evaporates when uncorked
At Moultrie on February 15 a city employed liquor tax bottles bought in 1904 were found in the clerk’s office. The bottles bore dates, amounts paid, and purchaser names. The whisky allegedly evaporated as corks were removed, with fear and threats cited for nonprosecution. Former mayor J E Monk recalled the detective fled the town before the courthouse session.
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Woultrie
Kmen
Moultrie
Les A
Chauffeur for Mabel Quizzed in Taylor Murder Case
Los Angeles February 15. The manhunt for William Desmond Taylor’s killer continued with the re questioning of William Davis, chauffeur for actress Mabel Normand, scheduled today. Rewards totaling 4500 dollars were offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction.
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Los Angeles
William Desmond Taylor
William Davis
Mabel Normand
Southern Storm Moves to Georgia Center
The disturbance yesterday advanced rapidly northeastward and today was central over Georgia, then expected to move northeastward. General and heavy rains have fallen across the southern Atlantic states, the Weather Bureau announced.
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Washington
Georgia
Weather Bureau
South Atlantic States
Liverpool Cotton Market Opens Steady in Lagos?
Liverpool Feb 15 market opened steady with gains of 25 to 28 points. Fullys priced at 10.56 with 1,000 bales sold. Futures show Feb 9.80, April 9.80, June 9.80 with earlier close at 9.86 to 9.92. Nel catalan data 10.16 16.26 10.15. Open 9.86 9.94 9.92.
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Liverpool
Love Letter Found With Murdered Director's Effects
A facsimile of a coded love letter on Marty Miles Minter stationery is found among the effects of murdered film director William D. Taylor. Deciphered text reads I love you I love you so I had to come down because Mama remarked that I always seemed happy after being out with you. Camouflage. The writer claims to feel unusually fine and promises to see you later. Signature not disclosed.
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Marty Miles Minter
Wiliam D. Taylor
William D. Taylor
Pbdrice
Mamma
Turned up noses get into things
A riddle about a man with about 200 bones who pulls more than that, implying a body or skeleton figure capable of extracting or collecting many items.
Rich man who adopted six children was putting on heirs
A wealthy man known for adopting six children faced scrutiny as questions arose about his heirs. The case centers on whether the man intended an official succession or a broader charitable stance toward his adopted family. Authorities investigation continues.
Fire destroys annex cotton warehouse in Plains
Fire in Plains at 5 am gutted the Timmerman and Wise annex cotton warehouse with 400 to 500 bales of cotton, causing about 40000 dollars in damage. Two adjoining buildings suffered losses while the main warehouse offices were spared. The roof of a nearby residence burned away and a garage building roof was also damaged. The Plains volunteer department fought the blaze as heavy rain helped limit spread. origin undetermined though suspected incendiary.
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E. E. Cook
Betty Melgier
Extortion Ring Busted After Pistol Alert In Los Angeles
Eight men were arrested by federal agents on conspiracy charges for extorting 25000 from a wealthy Los Angeles businessman. A ninth man, wounded, is listed as relieved. Officials say the operation broke up a ring active against business men. a plant led to the arrests.
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LOS Angeleses
Los Angeles
Éamapas
World Court Opens In Old Peace Palace
In The Hague on February 15 the peace palace hosted the inaugural permanent court of justice, cornerstone of the League of Nations. The twelve-nation panel includes representatives from the eastern and western worlds, with John Bassett Moore serving as the U.S. representative.
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World Court
Old Peace Palace
The
Hague
Associated Press
Peace Palace
Permanent Court of Justice
League of Nations
United States
John Bassett Moore
Legion Men Guests at Magnolia Springs Barbecue
More than three score service and ex service men from John D. Mathis Post in Americas and Plains attended a barbecue dinner in Magnolia Springs Tuesday from 7 to 10 pm. Mayor J. E. Sheppard of Americus and Maj. James Fort state commander of the Legion spoke, with a brief closing prayer urging young members to work for the greatest good. The group plans similar events in Ellaville, Leslie and Smithville to promote Legion extension work.
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John D. Mathis
Americas
Plains
Magnolia Springs
J. E. Sheppard
Americast
Maj
James Fort
Legion
Sheppard
Legionnaires
Ellaville
Leslie
Smithville
Pecan Harvest At Daphne Farm In Crisp County Georgia
Daphne Farm near Cordele marketed five thousand pounds of pecans this week at 25 to 85 cents per pound. Owner C A Bond of Cleveland Ohio is visiting and pleased with the crop and sales. Nearly thirty thousand pounds were produced on this one farm in Crisp County last season.
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Cordele
Daphne Farm
Georgia
C. A. Bond
Cleveland
Ohio
Crisp County
Shippers Move Gilts From Local Hog Growers
Thomasville February 15 A car load of pure bred gilts was shipped to North Georgia this week with splendid prices for the entire lots. Ri
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Thomasville
North Georgia
Ellaville murder warrants rise from lynching case
Nine warrants charging murder were issued at Ellaville after the coroner's inquest into the lynching of Will Jones a Black man. Sheriff Battle searched for the named suspects, who were seen in connection with the mob and believed to be soldiers on leave. Coroner Rigsby described the inquest testimony and details of Jones's capture and execution, with witnesses identifying several mob participants amid community outrage.
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Ellaville
Will Jones
R. E. Battle
A. H. Rigsby
Oglethorpe
Ideal
Butler
Columbus
Camp Benning
Rigsby
Times-Recorder
John DeVane
Finney
Jones
Bennie DeVane
John Harvey
Allen
J. R. Jordan
W. A. Reynolds
J. A. Williamson
Board of County Commissioners
Rogers Williams
Mr. Allen
Lucius Hart
Lowe
Sumter
Hart
Commissioner Williamson
Hart Farm
Sehley
Sehley County
Citizens vow to punish lynchers in Ellaville case
Sheriff Battle tried to serve murder warrants for the Will Jones Lynching but the suspects had left the county. Two accused are soldiers and unnamed, with residents pledging cooperation to bring them to court. Benny DeVane and John Harvey were wounded but may recover. their motives remain undisclosed.
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Ellaville
R. E. Battle
Will Jones
Jones
Benny DeVane
DeVane
John Harvey
Jones’ Yard
Budget for Thomasville City government set at 60000 in 1922
Thomasville officials fixed the general government budget at 60000 for 1922 matching the prior year. Reports indicate actual spending last year was about 5000 under the budget, a result praised as effective and credited with a $23.00 city saving in one year.
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