Local taxicab driver Will Lott killed in Georgia
Will Lott a colored Americus taxicab driver was killed Saturday night near Huntington. Clem Bennett a colored man was arrested Sunday near the scene by Sheriff Harvey and deputies and is jailed in Sumter county. Bennett claims self defense saying a pistol went off during a scuffle with Lott. Coroner Ed Jenkins and a coroner's jury charged Bennett with the killing. Witnesses say the shooting was without provocation and Bennett seeks legal counsel. the case awaits the next term of Superior court.
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Will Lott
Americus
Huntington
Clem Bennett
Nunn Place
Bennett
Harvey
Sumter County
Times-Recorder
Charlie Munson
Lott
Bennet
Superior Court
Governor Hardwick to Meet Doughboys in Savannah
Savannah prepares for February 7 homecoming of Rhineland doughboys with Major General C Farnsworth and U S Army officials to welcome soldiers. Governor Hardwick plans to attend along with neighboring state governors. Local American Legion increases membership as a major part of the events.
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Savannah
Georgia
C. Farnsworth
Washington
Hardwick
American Legion
Acceptance of Ford's offers urged in hearings
Washington January 29. Gray Silver of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged acceptance of Henry Ford muscle Shoals offer before the house agriculture committee. He spoke as the committee discussed a resolution authorizing the government to buy 10 million dollars worth of Chilean nitrates for distribution in the United States. Silver argued the plant could produce nitrates at six cents a pound versus twenty two cents for Chilean product.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
House Agriculture
Gray Silver
American Far Bureau Federation
DeMolay Commandery No 5 Holds Called Meeting
A called meeting of DeMolay Commandery No 5 is set for Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock in the Masonic Hall. Eminent Commander Wible Marshall and Recorder J B Kiker urge members to attend.
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No. 5
Masonic Hall
Wible Marshall
J. B. Kiker
Col Dodson Reported Sick Monday Morning
Col. W. A. Dodson was reported ill on Monday morning with unspecified illness. No further details were provided regarding his condition or the duration of the absence.
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Col. W. A. Dodson
Indict Twenty Four In Probe Of School Affairs
Chicago January 29 Fred Lundin former congressman allied with Mayor Thompson era power and twenty three others were named in a blanket indictment by a special grand jury probing school affairs Virtus Rohm Lundins nephew is among the indicted and several others had been named earlier in connection with school funds and property administration
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Chicago
Fred Lundin
Thompson
Virtus Rohm
Lundin
Missionary Seace Preached By Cutler At Courthouse
Dr J M Cutler preached to a large courthouse congregation on the missionary command to preach to all creation. He called the command the Magna Charter of the church and said it marks the shift from local to worldwide outreach. The sermon frame noted the command's place after the ascension and its divine origin, urging a global gospel mission.
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J. M. Cutler
Dr. Cutler
Israael
Jesus
Hog Sale Set for Leslie on Thursday
County Agent George O. Marshall announces the next hog sale for farmers will be held at Leslie Thursday February 1. The sales have drawn large crowds in past years and buyers are likely to push prices up for farmers.
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Leslie
George O. Marshall
Man Who Disappeared Is Found In Monroe La
Harold Teegerstrom, missing since December 29 from a bunk house of the Southern Carbon Company near Bastrop, appeared on Monroe streets at noon Monday and told acquaintances he was back to stay. His disappearance was linked to the open hearing into hooded activities in Morehouse Parish.
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Monroe
Harold Teegerstrom
Southern Carbon Company
Bastrop
Morehouse
Prince Andrew Sees Europe Conflict and Democracy Hope
New York dispatch quotes Prince Andrew of Greece predicting a new world war follow by rivalries over resources. He argues for a United States of Europe but doubts feasibility. The prince, in New York for a Cook’s Tour, notes American life and plans a six month trip before returning to London.
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Prince Andrew
Greece
Constantine
NEA Service
France
Germany
United States of Europe
Ambassador
Park Avenue
New York
Europe
Prince Andriw
Princess Alice
Lord Mountbatten
United States
London
Prince Andrews
Senate committee favors Judge Sanford for Supreme Court
The Senate Judiciary Committee reported the nomination of Judge E. T. Sanford of Tennessee to be associate justice of the U S Supreme Court, succeeding recently retired Justice Pitney, by a unanimous vote.
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Washington
E. T. Sanford
Tennessee
Supreme Court of the United States
Pitney
Senate Judiciary Committee
Good Roads Meeting Planned for Feb. 12
Atlanta January 29 A good roads conference will be held here February 12 announced by W Tom Winn president of the Georgia State Automobile association The meeting will discuss continuing Georgia highway improvement and matching federal aid with local funds
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Atlanta
W. Tom Winn
Georgia State Automobile Association
Muscogee Sheriff and Attorney Clash in Court
Jan. 29 in Columbus a sharp clash nearly erupted when Sheriff Jesse Beard moved on attorney Frank D. Foley with an open knife after Foley allegedly called Beard a liar. The incident occurred during an open session of the Superior court and was stopped by quick friend intervention. The dispute centered on Foley’s claim that Beard failed to timely serve garnishment writs.
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Columbus
Jesse Beard
Muscogee County
Frank D. Foley
Foley
Beard
Superior Court
Two Bold Bandits Rob Pershing Point Drug Store
Two masked bandits robbed the Coursey Gordon drug store cash register of $100 at Pershing Point Atlanta. They covered a pharmacist and a porter with pistols and escaped in an automobile before dawn. J E Beasley described the men as fashionably dressed and said they entered from different directions, ending a weekend spate of daring hold ups.
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Atlanta
Coursey & Gordon Drug Store
Pershing Point
J. E. Beasley
Americas Chamber of Commerce committee meeting scheduled
The Americas Chamber of Commerce announces a meeting of the membership committees appointed for Tuesday at 10 o'clock in the morning to transact important business. S. R. Heys reports the event.
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Americas Chamber of Commerce
S. R. Heys
Broadfield home sold to Turpins for nine thousand dollars
The Broadfield home on South Lee street was sold to G. A. and W. G. Turpin by Dr. John Goff of Macon for 9000 dollars. Goff had bought the property from the Broadfield estate less than a month earlier for about 8000 dollars, making a quick profit on the resale.
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Broadfield
South Lee Street
G. A
W. G. Turpin
John Goff
Macon
Messrs. Turpin
Goff
One Killed and One Hurt in Car Accident
Savannah reports a fatal car crash this morning left Smith Dayton a sign painter dead and JL Barber injured when their vehicle was struck by an electric car. The item notes a remark on how winter months differ names between the United States and England.
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Savannah
Earthworms See Through Skin Despite Eyeless Form
A surprising biology note explains that earthworms, though lacking eyes, perceive light through their skin. Scientists describe photoreceptive cells in the skin aiding light detection and response. This adaptation helps worm behavior and movement in soil environments.
Incomplete OCR: Hearing and service question
Fragmentary text notes a legal hearing about papers not being served or presented as claimed by an attorney. Referenced is a Friday afternoon context with the sheriff involved, but details are missing to confirm exact actions or outcomes.
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Beth
Prohibition Officers Dismantle Bullet Riddled Whisky Car
A bullet-riddled automobile carrying about 15 quarts of liquor was chased and fired upon by prohibition officer J H Dismuke and deputies. The car, found in Taylor county twelve miles from Butler, held two occupants believed to be Columbus residents. An armored rear section protected occupants, though bullets penetrated it. Dr J W Chambliss was reportedly stopped and his car searched before the whisky car was spotted. he was allowed to proceed after the officers realized their mistake.
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Prohibition
J. H. Dismuke
Americas
Ellaville Road
Taylor County
Butler
Columbus
J. W. Chambliss
Dr. Chambliss
Ex Soldier Alarms King of England at London Station
A crippled ex soldier, hiding, dashed toward King and Queen at Strancras station from Sudingham, waving a crutch. Police stopped him a few yards from the royal couple. The Evening News called it an assault attempt. others say it was an attention-seeking incident by a soldier.
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London
Associated Press
The
Evening News
Strancras
Sadringham
Local Legion Begins Tonight to Toot Horns
The D. Mathis Post American Legion meets in a special session at 7:30 PM in the old armory club rooms. Cordele musician W. H. Ross will start regular band lessons for Legion members who have organized a band project for Americus. Instruments will be provided and all interested are urged to attend.
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D. Mathis Post
American Legion
Legion Club
Armory
W. H. Ross
Cordele
Legion
Americus
Hospital Association Meeting Set For Tuesday Afternoon
The regular monthly meeting of the Hospital association will be held at Mrs. C. C. Hawkins’ home on College Street Tuesday at 3 o clock. Members are urged to attend as important business matters will be discussed.
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The
Hospital Association
C. C. Hawkins
College Street
Legion to Present Happy Bop Show at Armory
The American Legion will present Happy Bob Anglin's show Friday at 8 15 PM in the Legion hall formerly the armory. A legion committee toured Huntington last week to see the skit and was so pleased they decided to bring it to Americus.
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The
American Legion
Bob Anglin
Legion Hall
Old Armory
Legion
Huntington
Americus
Boll Weevil Control Theme Of Conference In Grooming Region
The January 29 conference of the Association of Southern Ament workers will discuss a uniform program for developing the cotton industry with emphasis on boll weevil protection. The session aims to outline measures for pest control and industry support in the region.
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Ington
Association of Southern Amement Workers
British Troops Move Toward Mosul Shrgat Area
British military authorities in Iraq dispatch a battalion and several airplanes to the Mosul region between Mosul and Shargat, 65 miles south, as a precaution amid Turkish policy at Lausanne over Mosul district. The move follows prominent labor unrest with wire and phone workers out and central stations closed.
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Alll Central
London
Associated Press
Lausanne
Mosul
Iraq
Sherghat
Near Eastern conference may adjourn without an agreement
Lausanne reports show Turkish and Allied positions diverging with most delegations fearing adjournment. Britain clings to hope Turkey signs while Ambassador Child meets Ismet Pasha and Lord Curzon to avert collapse. Mustapha Kemal urged moderation. Italy seeks to prevent new complications as Ismet Pasha asserts honor and Turkey’s rights.
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Lausanne
Ambassador Child
Ismet Pasha
Lord Curzon
Europe
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Angora
Turkey
Marquis di Garroni
Bolshevik Russia Offers Armenian National Home Plan
Bolshevik Russia informed the Near East conference of its readiness to provide a national home for Armenians. M. Tehit cherin sent a note to the conference presidents and to Ambassador Child, signaling formal Moscow backing for Armenian settlement.
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Lausannee
Associated Press
Russia
M. Tehitcherin
Ambassador Child
Ruhr Officials Extend Rail Control Despite Worker Refusal
Duesseldorf reporters say Ruhr occupation authorities push to widen railway control. German workers refuse orders from French, hindering operations. Rail strike cripples Coblenz, while two French engineer battalions man key lines with heavy guard at critical points.
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Duesseldorf
Associated Press
Ruhr
Coblenz
French to Run Railways for Military Use Only
Coblenz January 29. French authorities say railways will be operated for military purposes only, not for civilians. Tracks bridges switches and depots are heavily guarded. Railroad workers refuse to return to work until French troops depart.
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Coblenz
Doctor Called to Daughter in Michigan
Dr. R. P. Glenn rushed from Americus to Bats i Creek Michigan Sunday night to bid his daughter Anna May Glenn farewell. Mrs. Glenn, ill, remains in LaGrange where she will stay during the crisis.
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R. P. Glenn
Batsi Creek
Mich
Americus
Anna May Glenn
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