Wreck attempt halts train carrying Weygand to Duesseldorf
Dueren reports an attack aimed to derail the train carrying General Weygand and Minister L E Trocquer near Dueren. The train stopped in time, averting a crash. German officials also began confiscating large warehouses of general merchandise and foodstuffs in Duisburg and Duesseldorf. German charges say women telegraph workers in Duesseldorf were driven from their offices with riding whips.
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Duesseldorf
Associated Press
General Weygand
L. E. Trocquer
Paris
Dueren
Asociated Press
Duisburg
Washington
Ruhr
Cox Says French Invasion a Mistake
Springfield January 30 James M Cox former Ohio governor and 1920 Democratic presidential candidate said the invasion of Germany by France was a mistake in a broad international affairs address urging coordinated global efforts. The meeting was sponsored by the MeMM ot Om Ar.
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Springfield
Germany
France
James M. Cox
Ohio
National Scout Leader Addresses Local Lions
Stanley A. Harris, national field executive of the Boy Scouts, spoke at the Lions club meeting in Americus on training value for boys. He urged Lions to back the local Scout Troop II and join in scouting spirit, clarifying he oversees Scout activities in all towns.
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Stanley A. Harris
Boy Scouts
Lions Club
Harris
Americus
Optimistic view from Planters Bank official on Southern business
C M Council vice president of Planters Bank of Americas told the Times-Re corder that he expects good business progress in the South and nation. He noted if European trouble is settled amicably the South should enjoy a prosperous period, citing thriving industrial centers and a cotton shortage aiding growth. Council recalled his prewar trip through Germany and the Ruhr, doubting Germany would risk destroying its industrial heartland, though outcomes remain uncertain.
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C. M. Council
Planters Bank of Americas
Times-Recorder
Europe
South
Germany
Ruhr
France
Suriter Mule Market Active This Spring
G. A. Turpin and W. G. Turpin report over one hundred thousand dollars in mule sales this season, describing it as an extraordinary period with a fine lot shipped in. Farmers in Sumter are stocking farms with top quality mules, signaling robust planting and deep plowing in the county.
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G. A
W. G. Turpin
Sumter
Accidental pistol shooting wounds Atlanta woman
Miss Alma Randall, 20, of a local medical institute, is in an Atlanta hospital with a bullet lodged in her chest. J. W. Hutchins, also from the same office, is detained by police after claiming the pistol exploded while he cleaned it. Randall corroborates Hutchins.
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Atlanta
Alma Randall
J. W. Hutchins
Hutchins
Missing Langley Field official and guard with $3000
Hampton, Va, Jan 30. Military state and county authorities were asked to locate Captain D. Cota, Langley Field finance officer, and a guard of three men who withdrew $3000 from First National Bank at 9:45 am and have not been heard from since. Local police fear abduction or bank robbery aftermath, believing the car was held up by bandits during the ten minute drive to Langley Field.
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Hampton
Oficer
Langley Field
D. Cota
First National Bank
Turpin buys old Sy Hawkins farm on Smithville road
W G Turpin purchases the 150 acre Hawkins farm along Smithville road next to Lee Hansford's place. The price is not disclosed. The property, largely under wire and valued as a top local farm, will see extensive watermelon planting and hay and grain for a stable. Turpin plans to fertilize and improve land and plant pecan trees along the road edge.
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Si Hawkins
Smithville Road
Lee Hansford
Hawkins
W .G. Turpin
Fort Benning Hospital and Boll Weevil Funds Approved
War Department appropriation bill reported by the Senate committee allocates 275000 dollars for a Fort Benning Georgia hospital and 50000 dollars for Chemical Warfare Service experiments on cotton boll weevils. Senate supporter Senator Harris of Georgia noted 124000 dollars to continue officers quarters construction at Fort Benning. The House had not provided funding for the hospital or boll weevil work.
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Washington
War Department
Senate
Fort Benning
Chemical Warfare Service
Harris
Georgia
Senate confirms Sanford's Supreme Court appointment
The Senate confirmed the nomination of Judge E. T. Sanford of the eastern and middle Tennessee district to serve as an associate justice of the Supreme Court, succeeding Justice Pitney who recently retired. The confirmation was reported last night by the Senate.
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Washington
E. T. Sanford
Eastern
Middle Tennessee
Supreme Court
Pitney
Outlook Fine Says Reserve Bank Head
ATlANTA Jan 30 The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta releases its December summary of Sixth District business conditions Georgia Florida Alabama Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee notes steady confidence growth through year end Building and construction including highway work kept labor employed for months Retail trade remained healthy and the outlook for year is good Wholesale trade shows unusual slackening in December
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Atuanita
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Federal Reserve District
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
Heflin resolution to amend Reserve Act fails
Senator Heflin of Alabama renewed his bid to refer a resolution amending the Federal Reserve Act to the agricultural committee but failed. Chairman McLean warned against breaking the committee system by stripping jurisdiction. Senator Pomerene blamed banks for issues tied to the act.
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Washington
Heflin
Alabama
Agricultural Committee
McLean
Banking Committee
Lodge
Ohio
Glass
Virginia
Senate
Pomerene
A Funny Story in Politics and Public Orators
The Times-Recorder notes that humor wins crowds and votes for stump speakers in Congress. It highlights men famed for wit as well as policy, and mentions NEA Service as a collector of anecdotes shared with readers.
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Congress
Committee Busy on Members Drive at Americas Chamber
The membership committee appointed by the Americas Chamber of Commerce reports progress in recruiting new members. secretary George O Marshall announces 105 joined so far toward an 800 member goal. President S Kh Heys and secretary George Minculis led Tuesday morning talks with plans to reconvene by Friday to tally names.
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Americas Chamber of Commerse
George O. Marshall
Chamber of Commerce
S. Kh. Heys
George Minculis
Borah Pushes for International Economic Conference
Senator Borah renews in the Senate his proposal for an international economic conference to be called by President Harding. The move, already the subject of previous debate, was put aside temporarily to await the farm credits legislation, with Borah indicating readiness to act when the time is right.
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Washington
Borah
Thes
Senate
Harding
Rev Brookshire Receives Atlanta Call From Woodward Ave Church
Rev Henry T Brookshire pastor of Central Baptist church has received a call from Woodward Avenue Baptist church in Atlanta and is in the city this week likely weighing the offer He has led in Americus for nearly three years and serves as president of the Americus Lions club The Atlanta church is in Grant Park and has been pastorless for months seeking his services
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Henry T. Brookshire
Central Baptist Church
Woodward Avenue
Atlanta
Brookshire
Capitol City
Grant Park
Americus
Americus Lions Club
Sumter County Finances Declared Strong By Treasurer
Sumter County Treasurer H. D. Watts reports all warrants paid to date and bonds current with interest. He notes no past due debts and readiness to meet coming warrants and bond payments. Watts has served over seven years as county treasurer.
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Sumter County
H. D. Watts
Watts
Kemal Pasha Swears Oath At Mother's Grave Amid War Rumors
The Times reports Kemal Pasha left Smyrna for Angora and visited his mother's grave pledging to die rather than allow Turkish sovereignty to be imperiled. In Geneva the Greek minister in Berne warns the 1923 class to prepare for a colors call with no exemptions.
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London
Near East
Lausanne
Times
Constantinople
Kemal Pasha
Smyrna
Angora
Kemal
Genevav
Jan. C
Associated Press
Berne
Bible Conference by Geo E Guille Comes to Americus
The Americas Presbyterian church will host a Bible conference May 6 13 led by Dr George E Guille announced by Rev Richard SImpson. Guille, who conducted a previous Americus conference, drew wide praise for his Bible knowledge and forceful teaching. Local churches urged to cooperate to ensure a united town effort with no conflicting meetings.
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Americas Presbyterian Church
George E. Guille
Richard £. Simpson
Simpson
Geo. E. Guille
Presbyterian Church
Americus
Guille
Americus 2
First Practice By New Brass Band
The members of the new brass band organized by the local American Legion post met for the first practice on Monday night. Officers were elected and the group began forming its leadership and schedule.
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NEW Brass Band
American Legion
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