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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1924

Page

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Senator Walsh Returns to Washington After North Carolina Visit

Senator Walsh a Montana Democrat and key figure in the senate oil inquiry arrived in Washington from North Carolina where he was on a brief vacation not expected to return before Sunday or Monday. He quickly conferred with other members of the committee to discuss possible developments in the investigation.

Washington Walsh Montana Senate North Carolina Daugherty Brockhart Iowa Sinclair Wheeler Department of Justice

Coolidge To Make Radio Talk Tonight

President Coolidge will broadcast an address on fellowship. It is expected many American listeners will tune in. The address will be on multiple stations at 9 o'clock Americus time, with all other stations silenced during that hour.

Coolidge Amercus Americus

Ban on police officers shooting issued in Columbus

A general order from Columbus Police Chief M. D. Gill forbids unnecessary shooting by officers. Read to the city commission, the directive states officers have no legal right to shoot at someone fleeing a misdemeanor or minor ordinance violation, with commendations noted for restraint.

Columbus

Funeral services for Mrs Hatcher in Dawson Ga

Dawson Georgia February 22 funeral services for Mrs S D Hatcher 62 a well known Dawson citizen who died at home Thursday were held this afternoon from the family residence Rev T M Calls way of Baconton conducted Mrs Hatcher a native of Calhoun county moved to Terrel county near Dawson soon after marriage to S D Hatcher and joined the Baptist church at age about twelve years

Dawson S. D. Hatcher T. M. Callsway Baconton

Police believe man killed Marion Johnson in Florida

Police locate a man believed to be the murderer of Marion Johnson, whose skeleton was found on a lake shore in Orlando. The unidentified suspect is in a southern city, with arrest expected within 48 hours after a long distance inquiry. The disappearance occurred in October 1922.

Orlando Fla Marion Johnson

Americus Symphony Concert Completes Series in Rylander

The Americus Symphony Orchestra directed by Alfred A. Gane performs the third concert of the series at Rylander in Americus Sunday at 3 PM. Admission is free. Organist Frank Sheffield Jr and accompanist Harry H. Williams lead a program featuring Louise Thayer and Melva Clark Holt in vocal solos, plus a male quartet and several orchestra selections. Senator Stephen Pace will offer remarks.

Americus Americas Frank Sheffield, Jr Robert C. Lane Welbur Smith Miss Louise Thayer Melva Clark Holt Senator Stephen Pace

McMath Campaign Ad Highlights Taxation and Jury Reform

W T McMath, candidate for ordinary, issues a paid advertisement in this issue outlining campaign issues. He stresses alleged city tax increases, how they occurred, and criticizes the current jury system as an abuse that should be corrected. The card is well-prepared and likely to attract reader attention.

W. T. McMath McMath Times-Recorder

Mrs Harrold to Visit Albany DAR UDC Leaders Visit

Thron Ateeska Chapter of Albany Georgia prepares to greet national officers of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs Anthony Wayne Cook president general of the DAR and Mrs Howard McCall DAR Georgia vice president will attend March 7 to 9 events hosted by Mrs R Whitehead. Cook and McCall travel to Savannah for the state DAR convention March 11 to 14.

Albany Thronateeska Daughters of the American Revolution United Daughters of the Confederacy Anthony Wayne Cook Howard McCall Georgia Frank Marrold Americus R. Whitehead Cook McCall Savannah

Dublin to Observe Library Book Week

Dublin citizens gather at the Carnegie library tonight as guests of the library board to observe Book Week. The event aims to acquaint citizens with the library and raise money for new books.

Dublin Carnegie Library Library Board

Rebel chieftain Alvaredo captured near Colina

Mexico City February 22 General Salvador Alvaredo a principal rebel leader in the west has been captured at Colina and taken to Crispiano Anzaldo. He was former Yucatan governor and later treasury secretary under the provisional presidency of Adolpho De La Huerta and was a presidential candidate when the revolution began in December. Other leaders including Ramirez Garrido were also captured.

Mexico City Salvador Alvaredo Colina War Department Crispiano Anzaldo Yucatan Treasury Adolpho de la Huerta Ramirez Garrido

Detroit Evangelist Accepts Atlanta Call

Rev Ira E David a prominent Detroit minister has accepted the pastorate at Gospel Tabernacle on Capitol Avenue Atlanta. He announced the decision at the mid week prayer service thanking the congregation and expressing pleasure to make Atlanta his home while requesting united prayers for the church's work.

Atlanta Ira E. David Detroit Michigan The Gospel Tabernacle Capitol Avenue David United Prayers Congregation For

Valdes Hotel Destroyed By Early Morning Fire

Valdosta reports the Valdes hotel, the citys largest, nearly leveled by a blaze believed started in the boiler room between 4 and 5 am. The building was full with guests, some rooms housing five or six people, but no injuries were reported though many belongings were lost.

Valdosta Valdes

Group Four Bankers in Convention at Americus Rylander

Bankers of Group Four of the Georgia Bankers Association gather in Americus at the Rylander theater for sessions including talks by Joseph A. McCord of the Atlanta Federal Reserve and others on banking topics, agriculture credit, and tax proposals. Notables include J. S. Peters and W. H. Searcy, with discussion on Georgia Creameries and co operative marketing.

Bankers Georgia Bankers’ Association Americas Rylander Theater Jas. B. Lawrence Lovelace Eve Joseph A. McCord Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank P. C. Searcy Thomasville George Washington Stephen Pace Americus Georgia James A. Holloman Atlanta Constitution Federal Reserve Act Jos. A. McCord Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Uniform Negotiable Instruments Act Orville A. Park Georgia Bankers Association Economics of Banking Robt. Strickland, Jr American Institute of Banking and Educational Committee Georgia Creameries W. H. Searcy P C Searcy James A Holloman J. S. Peters Haynes McFadden O. A. Parks Robert Strickland, Jr Atlanta R. C. Ellis Tifton Special Tax Commission Walker Ellis J. S. Johnson Ashburn Kia

Notice to Subscribers on Paper Delivery Delays

A subscriber notice instructs readers to call phone 99 before 6 PM if the paper is not delivered. After 6 PM contact Western Union Telegraph Co. and the paper will be delivered by messenger from our press.

Western Union Telegraph Co

Republican Leaders Fight To Displace Tax Schedule

Republican leaders push to oust the Democratic income schedule in a revenue bill, seeking to adopt an excise tax plan. Green hopes excise taxes are disposed of by adjournment. a Ways and Means meeting earlier agreed to raise estate taxes and institute a gift tax.

Washington Garrett Tennessee Garner Texas Green Ways and Means’ Committee Representative Garner Representative Longworth Melon Treasury Republicans Mellon House Republican Organization Ways and Means

Chairman Adams Rejects Demand for Daugherty Resignation

Chairman Adams of the Republican National Committee called the demand for Daugherty's early retirement absurd and urged a hearing after a thorough investigation. Senate Republicans split, with insurgents pressing action while others backed a broader inquiry into Daugherty's DOJ conduct and dealings with Sinclair oil stock.

Adams Washington Republican National Committee Daugherty National Committee Coolidge

Wheatley Named Receiver by Mann

George D. Wheatley was named receiver for Windsor Pharmacy by James Tift Mann, referee in bankruptcy at Albany, and immediately took over the store assets at Lamar and Jackson streets after ongoing litigation. J. R. Williams, president and principal owner, was away and could not comment on assets or liabilities.

George D. Wheatley Windsor Pharmacy Lamar and Jackson Streets James Tift Mann Albany J. R. Williams

Convicts uncover prehistoric skeleton near Rome GA

A skeleton unearthed by convicts on the Black Bluff road near Rome is believed to be centuries old, found beneath twenty feet of rock in a city quarry. Physicians study its sex and race to determine if it is a white man or Indian, dating to the prehistoric era before the rock formation.

Rome Black Bluff Road City Rock

Pure-Bred Hogs Bought by Dr Hyde in Florida Show

Waycross, February 25. Dr. R. J. Heyde, county agent, bought two pure bred spotted Poland China hogs for Charlie Berry of Hebardville from Adam Alt of Rockford Ohio. The hogs, shipped from Tampa Florida, weigh about 175 to 200 pounds and are September pigs.

Waycross R. J. Heyde Hebardville Adam Alt Rockford Ohio Tampa Florida

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Tai Henry Ford Henry Ford Senator Walsh Carolina Hatcher Lake Shore MATH Mrs. Harrold U.D.C Alvaredo Federal Government West Gen. Garrido de la Huerta N. Green National Republican Committee Wheatley Mann Hyde
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