Missing Balloonist Believed Drowned In Lake Erie
Washington reports search for Lieutenant Roth, a navy balloonist missing after last seen over Lake Erie. Selfridge Field ordered to aid in the hunt as the steamer Colonial sighted a drifting balloon basket submerged in Lake Erie near Port Stanley with unconfirmed return reports.
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Lake Erie
AIR Service
HUNT
Colonial
Washington
Selfridge Field
Mt. Clemons, Mich
Roth
Navy
Cleveland
The
Western Reserve Navigation Co
Here
Port Stanley
Ont
Plans to Lunch Candidacy Wang Revealed
Detailed notes outline a former Secretary of Treasury planning a Democratic bid. The document mentions expected candidacy and lists events with friends meeting at dinner to discuss strategy and outreach. The text records a high level timeline and potential campaign actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wang
Secretary of Treasury
McAdoo Plots Democratic Presidential Run in New York
In New York a dinner with about a dozen McAdoo confidants signals plans to launch his Democratic presidential candidacy, though no formal announcement has been made. In Paris the French chamber debates ratification of the Washington treaties focusing on naval limits, with final action anticipated after discussion ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Willington
New York
William G. McAdoo
New York Evening Post
McAdoo
Paris
Associated Press
Chamber of Deputies
Navy Plane Crashes Into New York Harbor
A navy airplane led by Lieut. Duffy crashed into New York harbor near Bay Ridge Brooklyn today. Duffy and two crewmen aboard were unhurt in the incident.
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New York
Navy
Lieut
Duffy
New York Harbor
Bay Eridge
Brooklyn
HETAIL ELECTRIC RATES HERE LOWER
Retail electric customers will see about a 15 percent bill reduction for June service, not affecting wholesale rates or gas charges. New retail charges: first 50 kWh 18c, next 50 kWh 12c, next 100 kWh 11c, next 100 kWh 10c, over 300 kWh 9-10c. Discounts apply if paid by the 10th of the following month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
R. P. Ewing
South Georgia Public Service Co
Anderson Family Moves to Atlanta for New Life
Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson and daughter Mary Juliet left Americus for Atlanta this morning by car. Anderson, recently resigning as Central of Georgia Railway agent, will start a real estate business there. Locals regret the departure of a socially active family renowned in Americus circles.
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George Anderson
Mary Juliet
Atlanta
Resuke
Anderson
Central of Georgian Railway
Americus
Americas
War on Mosquitoes Hits Macon Citizens Join Health Drive
Macon residents join health officials in the mosquito war as they clean weeds and drain stagnant pools to curb the pest. The collaboration aims to reduce breeding sites and protect public health.
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Macon
Fast Coast Line Train Wrecked Near Tampa
A fast passenger train on the Atlantic Coast Line railroad was upset near Hefner twelve miles east of Tampa today at about one o clock. Several persons were injured and ambulances and physicians from Tampa rushed to the scene. The train was traveling from Jacksonville to Tampa.
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Fast Coast Line
Tampa
Atlantic Coast Line
Hefner
Here
Jacksonville
Presbyterians Pray for Synod Sessions in Tennessee
OVACA Tenn July 7 Complete programs for the assemblies of the Synods of Alabama and Tennessee of the Southern Presbyterian church have been announced with sessions from July 25 to 31. Alabama Presbyterians join Tennesseans this year, returning to a state city in 1924. Joint sessions will occur only at popular gatherings. business will be handled separately. Speakers include Dr Joseph A Vance Detroit Dr Ira Landrith Chicago Dr C H McDonald New York Dr W M Cleveland Saint Louis W D Howell Philadelphia Dr W T Locke missionary from China Samuel T Maryville College and Dr Royal Harris Cumberland University.
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Ovaca
Tenn
Alabama
Tennessee
Southern Presbyterian Church
Detroit
James I. Vance
First Presbyterian Church
Nashville
Ira Landrith
Chicago
Ward-Belmont College
C. H. McDonald
New York City
W. M. Clevland
St. Louis
W. D. Howell
Philadelphia
W. T. Locke
China
Samuel T. We
Pace Auditing Bill Favored by Senate Judiciary
Atlanta July 7 a bill by Senator Pace of the Thirteenth district to create a state department of auditing and accounting was favorably reported by general judiciary committee No 2. The bill received its second reading and copies were ordered printed for distribution among both houses. It provides semi annual audits of all departments using state funds and that a state auditor be appointed by the governor for a six year term at a salary of 6000 dollars a year to head the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Pace
General Judiciary Committee
Senate
Georgia seeks $500000 for tuberculosis sanatorium
Savannah July 7 An appropriation of 500090 will be requested to establish a new state tuberculosis sanitorium near Alto in the current Georgia General Assembly session. A maintenance appropriation of 25000 for the first year was also reported by The Savannah Morning News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Alto
Georgia General Assembly
Savannah Morning News
Canton Kew Loon Express Held Up
Bandits on the Canton Kew Loon railway 15 miles from Canton killed a Chinese military officer and a soldier. They hijacked 90 high class Chinese passengers and seized booty valued at 50000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Kew Loon Express
Hong Kong
Associated Press
Canton-Kew Loon
Canton
Macon Chamber pushes Georgia fruit to distant markets
Macon Georgia seeks to widen demand for locally grown fruits and vegetables. The Chamber of Commerce plans aggressive advertising in other states. Delegates at national conventions received Georgia peaches shipped from Macon for free distribution.
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Macon
Middle
Georgia
Macon Chamber of Commerce
United States
International Convention of Lions Clubs
Atlantic City
National Board of Realtors
Cleveland
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Milwaukee
Whitaker Visits Bragg From Texas
Jd. L. Whitaker, formerly of Americus, arrives from Enlow Texas to visit relatives. He stays with cousin Chief John F. Bragg and later with Mr. and Mrs. George M. Bragg. Born in Wilkinson county, he has spent 29 years in Texas and praises returning to Georgia.
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Jd. L. Whitaker
Americus
Enlow
Tex
John Ft. Brage
George M. Brage
Whitaker
Wilkinson County
Texas
Mr. Whitaker
Georgia
Red Hills
First Baptist Church Bible School and Services
First Baptist Church invites all to 9:30 Bible school led by Superintendent T Fur low Gatewood and 11 AM and 8 PM sermons by D. D. Reys ASP Montague dean of Mercer University. 7 PM unions for Seniors, Intermediates and Juniors. deacons meet at 8 PM. Pastor away, will return early next week.
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Bible School
T. Furlow Gatewood
Reys Asp. Montague
D. D
Mercer University
First Christian Church Services on Taylor Street
Sunday school at 10:00 with J. A. Baugh as Superintendent. Praise service at 11:00 followed by communion at 11:15 and preaching at 11:30 on Make Ye Ready the Way of the Lord. Christian Endeavor at 7:00 led by Virginia Perry. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 led by J. E. Hightower. Electric fans provided. inviting all to attend.
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First Christian Church
Taylor Street
J. A. Baugh
Christian Endeavor
Virginia Perry
J. E. Hightower
Lee Street Methodist Church Services Schedule
Luther A. Harrell resumes Sunday worship at Lee Street Church with 9 45 a m Sunday school led by T M Furlow. 11 a m sermon by the pastor, 7 p m Epworth Leagues devotional, and 8 p m evening worship. Subjects promise special interest in a comfortable building with cordial greeting.
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Lee Street
Luther A. Harrell
T. M. Furlow
Epworth
Calvary Church Trinity Services Schedule
Sixth Sunday after Trinity services listed with Holy Communion at 7:45 a.m. church school at 9:45 a.m. morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. Young People's Service League at 3 p.m. evening prayer and sermon at 8 p.m. Rev. James B. Lawrence rector invites all to attend.
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Calvary Church
James B. Lawrence
Church School
SmMs
Young People’s Service League
T Deane
Central Baptists Church Sunday Activities
Central Baptists Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 am with R L Maynard as superintendent. Morning preaching at 11 am and 7 45 pm by the pastor. Prayer service resumes next Wednesday at 7 45 pm, deacons urged to attend, goal of 100 attendees. B Y P U meets at 6 45 pm with new officers taking charge. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptists Church
First Church of Christ Scientist Services and Hours
Sunday school begins at 9:30 in the morning and worship at 11. The Sacrament topic is the Golden Text from Corinthians. Wednesday evening service at 8. Reading Rooms open daily ten to twelve. public invited to attend services and visit Reading Rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Forrest Street
Moring
Christ
Savannah Electrics Form Association Leader Named
The Electrical Association of Savannah has been organized with Thomas Fulford of Savannah Electric and Power Company as president. The purpose of the body was outlined in a series of short talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Electrical Association of Savannah
Thomas Fulford
The
Savannah Electric and Power Company
Leslie Business Men Form Mosquito Elimination Drive
Thirty earnest business men of Leslie organized the Leslie Business Men's club to lead a community health effort outside Americus. Chairman Neil A. Ray and Drs. Chambliss Bond Moran attended. Dr. Chambliss pledged county cooperation and discussed anti malaria work, noting dengue mosquitoes breed locally.
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Lessia
Sumter County
Americas
Leslie Business Men’s Club
FE. L. Wilson
Leslie
Kenneth Wood
Neil A. Ray
J. W. Chambliss
B. F. Bond
R. C. Moran
Americus
Chambliss
Americus Baseball Signs Star Catcher Howard Wright
Americus Base Ball Club signed Howard Wright of Eastman as catcher boosting hopes for a pennant. Wright, a ten year veteran, praised for a cool head, strong arm, and solid bat, is expected to lift pitching performance by about 20 percent with Little Earnhardt moved to the outfield. The Times-Recorder pursues details on current Americus players as ongoing coverage continues.
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Americus
Howard Wright
Eastman
Wright
Georgia
Little Earnhardt
Times-Recorder
Beverly named president of local Lions Club
Thomasville report states W F E Beverly is president of the newly organized Lions Club with other officers chosen and weekly meetings under way.
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Thomasville
W. FE. Beverly
New Lions Club
Bethany Home opens in Vidalia to aid aged and orphans
Bethany Home built by the Georgia Primitive Baptist church is now in operation after dedication on July 4. The facility will care for aged persons and orphans in Vidalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vidalia
Bethany
Georgia Primitive Baptist Church
U. S. Will Maintain Naval Forces At Full Strength
The General Board approved by Secretary Denby a plan to keep eighteen first line battleships, fourteen cruisers, and eighty four submarines at full fighting trim during the next fiscal year. The move comes amid uncertain Five-Power Treaty status as France delays ratification.
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Washington
United States
General Board
Denby
France
Johnson Crowned Grass Courts Champion At Wimbledon
Wimbledon July 7. William Johnson, ranked No 2 in American lawn tennis, becomes world grass champion after defeating Francis Hunter of New Rochelle New York in the final by scores 6 0 6 8 6 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
William Johnson
Francis Hunter
New Rochelle
N. Y
Cargill Seeks Bond Pool Plan For Swim Tickets
Ralston Cargill of the Playground association proposes placing swimming pool bonds with Playground authorities to sell on a deferred payment plan to parents. Bonds would be disposed of to buyers who promise cash later, in exchange for season swimming tickets. The plan targets bondholders without families or who have not exchanged bonds before, and all handling would be in good faith.
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Ralston Cargill
The
Playground Association
Americas
Mr. Cargill
Cargill
Ford for President boom hits Forsyth with petition
Ford for President organizers circulate a petition in Forsyth Georgia urging the former president to run. The effort signals growing support for his candidacy in the region as the movement gains traction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth
Ford
Cotton Production in Georgia on Verge of Collapse
Atlanta July 7 Under existing abnormal conditions during the remainder of 1923 Georgia will not produce enough food and feed crops to feed its population beyond three months and cotton production in the state is on the verge of collapse, said Brown commissioner of agriculture of Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Aha Ee Brown
Sumter Delegation Committee Assignments Revealed
Sumter’s delegation to both branches of the general assembly received key committee roles as the house and senate organized. Senator Pace and Representatives Hines and Riley were slated for busy summer duties including Appropriations Highways Agriculture Labor and numerous judiciary and constitutional panels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
General Assembly
House
Senate
Pace
Hines and
Riley
Academy of Blind
Hines
University of Georgia
Training School For Boys
Russell Seeks Passage of Women’s Labor Bill
Atlanta July 7 Representative Richard B. Russell Jr. predicts the house labor and labor statistics committee will favorably act on his measure aiding women in industries. The bill would cap daily hours at ten and weekly at fifty five, with possible nine hour adjustment in committee. It provides rest periods, meals, sanitation, and authorizes inspectors under the commissioner of commerce and labor, with a $6000 budget. violations would be a misdemeanor. The committee plans to begin consideration late next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
House Labor and Labor Statistics Committee
Richard B. Russell, Jr
Barrow
Russell
Commissioner of Commerce and Labor
Ecommerce
Richard B. Russell
State Supreme Court
Henry Clay Admitted to Bar in Georgia
Henry Clay received license from Judge Littlejohn to practice in Georgia courts after passing the required examination. A University of Virginia graduate with an A B and law studies, he has not yet chosen his practicing location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
Littlejohn
Georgia
University of Virginia At
Richmond
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Hetail
Bragg
First Baptist Church
Fefort
Ray
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Barnhart
Beverly Heads
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America
San Francisco
Bond
Labor Committee
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