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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1924

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British aviator MackLaren found safe in Kuriles bay

London reports Stuart MacLaren, a British aviator missing since leaving Toshimoye on Yetorofu Island, has been found safe in a bay on the southwest shore of Uruppu Island. A Japanese destroyer picked up the news. search continues for his companion and the other aircrew. Mrs. MacLaren voiced steady faith in his recovery amid bad weather and fog.

Tokio Assosted Press Stuart MacLaren Rid Toshimoye Yetorofu MacLaren Enderieth Serant R. Andrews

Leopold and Loeb case defense debates insanity theory

Chicago reports that Leopold and Loeb slayings defendants planned to kill either the victim’s father or Loeb’s young brother. Dr. Krohn says the defense seeks to show diabolic mental state to prove insanity while prosecutors argue the youths were not healthy or well educated. Trial set to begin August 4 with radio plans and restricted public access.

Chicago Nathan Leopold Richard Eb Robert Franks Loeb Haveen Faror William O. Krohn Chicagoewspaper

Atlanta Woman Targeted by Gumption Swindle

An unidentified man, posing as a representative of a dry cleaning firm, approached Mrs. H. M. Cheshire of 85 Piedmont Avenue on July 18 and obtained four ex items in an auto, as police began tracing the suspect after Mrs. Cheshie grew suspicious and reported the incident.

Atlanta H. M. “Oshire Piedmont Avenue

Uncle Remus' Teacher Dead at Eatonton in July

Eatonton July 18 Captain John S. Reid, longtime Putnam County resident and the last school teacher of Joel Chandler Harris known as Uncle Remus, died at his home after a brief illness. He taught at the famed Little Red School House, a landmark in local education.

Remus Eatonton

Rebels Gain Upper Hand in Fighting Around Sao Paulo

Dispatches from Brazil report rebels gaining the upper hand in the Sao Paulo area. Brazilian federal authorities consider decisive operations, but military chiefs doubt any definite results will be achieved.

Sao Paulo Buenos Aires Associated Press Brazil

Brazil Crisis Deepens as Sao Paulo Bombarded

Reports from Rio de Janeiro to Washington say 3,000 government troops arrived at Santos and moved toward the Sao Paulo district while 15,000 federal troops surround Sao Paulo. The city faces bombardment with shelling near the American consulate and casualties at nearby locations, including the Hotel D Oeste.

Washington Brazil State Department Rio de Janeiro Santos Sao Paulo Ypiranga Buiding Hotel D’oeste

Rebels Winning in Montevideo Report Suppressed

Montevideo reports say Brazilian government troops clash with insurgents at Sao Paulo with no clear advantage. Recent arrivals from Santos claim the port is nearly closed and the situation is described as extremely grave.

Montevideo Uruguay Sao Paulo Santos

May Change System of Compensation

Atlanta July 18 A bill from the Georgia workmen's compensation act would require employers to pay lump sums on demand for awards by employees or dependents, replacing weekly installments. The measure also states that remarriage of the beneficiary does not end dependency or employer responsibility.

Atlanta Georgia Workmen’s Compensation Act Committee of Labor and Statistics of House Workmen’s Compensation Board

Few Pay Income Taxes In 3rd Georgia Dist Official Figures Show

Only 1,561 persons in nineteen southwest Georgia counties paid income taxes for 1922. Of these, just 22 had net incomes of $10,000 or more. Sumter led counties with six taxpayers above that threshold, Randolph and Crisp followed with four each, and Macon, Ben Hill, among others, reported smaller counts. The data were released by the Department of Internal Revenue to Congressman Charles R. Crisp.

Georgia Department of Internal Revenue Charles R. Crisp Congress Sumter Randolph Crisp M&con County Ben Hii

What's It All About in Sao Paulo Scrapping

The Times-Recorder correspondent Charles P. Stewart argues that South American rebellions are serious matters, not comic opera. Stewart, with six years in the region and experience with United Press Associations, offers timely, authoritative insights on page seven.

Sao Paulo Brazil Charles P. Stewart Times-Recorder Stewart United Press Associations

State Port Bill Consideration Postponed Two Weeks

In Atlanta the Georgia senate postponed action on the state port bill to July 30 as Sen Cason led the motion with unanimous consent. The measure would authorize up to 15 million in state debt for deep water port terminals to be built at a Georgia site chosen by voters, with Savannah and Brunswick pushing for location.

Atlanta Georgia Senate Cason First Georgia Savannah Brunswick State Senate

Senator Wheeler Backs La Follette for President

Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana announces support for La Follette for president despite his recent participation in the Democratic National Convention. Wheeler says his objection to the Davis and Bryan ticket stems from Davis connection with large financial institutions as an attorney.

Burton K. Wheeler Montana LaFollette Wheeler Davis Bryan

Langley Seeks Child Labor Bill in Georgia House

The Georgia house opened with several new measures at the morning session. Floyd Langley introduced a bill prohibiting employment of those under age except for telephone and telegraph operators in manufacturing or industrial plants working between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Langley Georgia Atlanta Georgia House of Representatives Floyd Langley

Georgia senate confirms four county office nominations

In an executive session the Georgia senate confirmed four nominations to county offices for four year terms. Frank M. Scarlett was named solicitor of the city court of Brunswick starting January 1. Paul Turner was named judge of Henry county court starting October 28. J. M. Neel Jr. was named solicitor of the city court of Parkersville starting January 1.

Atlanta Georgia Senate Today Walker Frank M. Scarlett Brunswick Paul Turner Henry County J. M. Neel, Jr Parkersville

Fort Valley Bank Closed by Examiner

Fort Valley’s Exchange Bank closed by state examiner due to insufficient cash reserves. The bank held capital of 50 000 dollars, surplus about 36 000, and deposits totaling 289 000. Officers listed were W C Wright president, W L Brown vice president, and B Brown cashier. Other Middle Georgia banks reported sound condition. Milk statistics note rising milk intake with suggestion cows may work at night.

Fort Valley Exchange Bank State Bank Examiner W. C. Wright W. L. Brown B. Brown Middle Georgia

Allies Face Rew. Impasse in Dawes Plan Negotiations

Paris and London sources report France will not yield on granting broad early powers to the general agent and bondholder trustee over Germany’s default decisions under the Dawes plan. Delegation members warn that bankers must underwrite the loan before Dawes is deemed in effect, as talks consider naming the U.S. representative via The Hague court.

London Associated Press France Germany Reparation’ Commission

Condemned men beg ten hours of life in St Louis

Sheriff Strodtman postponed the executions of Charles Merrell and Hugh Pinkley from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. after a note from the inmates and their advisers asking a stay. They were condemned for the murder of Patrolman Michael OConnor during a Morris Packing Company hold-up in St Louis.

ST. Louis George Strodtman Charles Merrell Hugh Pinkley Michael O‘connor Morris Packing Company

Doctor Thorntons Arrest for Involuntary Manslaughter

FitzGerald July 18. Dr L E Thornton arrested after indictment by Ben Hill county grand jury for involuntary manslaughter. Case stems from an alleged illegal operation he performed on a Broxton woman who later died in a hospital. Other physicians appeared before the jury.

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