21 Jul 1922
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1922
Page
1
The note describes 60,000 rubles needed to carry a single letter abroad, likening this wartime cost to about $30,900. It explains stamps, initially 250 rubles, reissued as 7560 ruble stamps with rubber stamping, due to insufficient government printing capacity.
Henry Clay won the men’s section with a net 911-2 at the Americas Golf club novelty event played over an altered 18 hole course. Middleton McDonald and Sam Coney followed with 95 and 963-4 nets, while Mrs. W G Turpin led the women’s division with 122 from Mrs. John Council and others scoring 122 3-4 and 124.
Atlanta July 21 Judge Dick Russell who paid his entrance fee in the race for chief justice against Judge W H Fish has not yet made a formal announcement and there is doubt he will. He has received little encouragement in his effort to oust a member of the court who has sat on the bench for 25 years and served as chief justice for 17 years.
Cork July 21 Two civilians were killed and four injured at Waterford as the result of shelling of the city by nationalist forces according to an official bulletin issued by Republican insurgent headquarters.
Fragmentary OCR shows prices in rubles for basic goods and clothing. Mentions potatoes 000 rubles per pound and a suit price 56 to 40,000,000 rubles, with daily earnings 000,006. Poses a question on how one can live under such costs.
Governor Hardwick announced three court appointments. Judge R C Bell of Cairo, currently Albany circuit judge, will fill the Court of Appeals vacancy left by the death of Judge Ben H Hill. William Vance Custer of Bainbridge will become Albany circuit judge. Albert J Little of Valdosta will be city court judge of Valdosta succeeding Oscar M Smith.
Detroit Journal will cease publication today as the Detroit News announces the purchase of the Journal. Both papers state the deal totals in excess of $2,000,000 and will merge immediately in the afternoon field.
H. J. Wrennick former cashier of the Bank of Py Wy in Tift Superior Court was found not guilty after a two day trial. Prosecutors alleged a four thousand dollar embezzlement with audits showing shortfalls over five thousand dollars. Wrennick testified denying any shortage and blamed directors for illegal overdrafts and poor management.
Mrs John Irving Gossett and her young son Billy have been guests for a month of Mrs Gossett's mother Mr F A Thomas and will depart Saturday for their home in Atlanta.
Columbus July 21 Ohio National Guardsmen are stationed at Cadiz and Lancaster two strategic points in the coal producing districts ready for any emergency arising from the president's protection plan for mine operations.
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania authorities deploy calvarymen and machine gunners to Cambria Somerset and other counties to prevent disorders as coal mines reopen. The full power of the state government is being marshaled behind the operation.
In Cordele on July 21 about 600 people from Kiwanis and Lions clubs plus 200 Crisp County farmers attended a joint picnic. The event featured community songs, a barbecue, and talks on agricultural progress from county farm organizations. City and county officials, education boards, ministers, and home demonstration agents joined in the fellowship and discussions aiming to boost future cooperation and county development.
Leslie edged Rochelle 6 to 5 in Cordele as 3 first inning runs and a 6th inning rally decided the game. Bass tied it with a 5th inning single and Mercer Deavours homerun sparked Leslie’s comeback while Hines started on the mound for Leslie and Bradley finished. Leslie plays Rochelle tomorrow and Buena Vista visits Leslie on Tuesday July 25.
Market in Liverpool July 21 shows a quiet start with Fullys at 13.78 and sales about 5 000 bales. Receipts total 15 534 bales with 9 631 awaiting futures. Near term quotes for Oct Dec Jan hover around 12 69 12 50 12 40 while other entries show small movements. Abridged market note ends with a stray joke about the girl of today.
President remained undeterred by setback in Senate leaders efforts to resolve the shopmen strike. Interstate Commerce Committee members and Senators Cummins Watson Kellogg reported efforts with Eastern railroad executives to find a settlement basis. Chairman Hooper of the Labor Board was invited to Washington for talks. Hooper left Chicago for Washington as discussions continued with reports due to the president.
St Louis July 21 E J Manion president of the Order of Railway Telegraphers urged the eighty thousand members to donate one day’s pay to support striking railroad workers and coal miners.
Chicago July 21 The rail way shopmen strike showed an increasing finish fight between union men and rail heads. Speculation rose on possible federal government steps to sustain transportation as the dispute continued.
In Washington the Chile and Peru plenipotentiaries signed a 40 year old dispute arbitration pact in the Americas Hall at the Pan American Union. The conference adjourned at 12 19 PM marking a historic step in conciliatory diplomacy amid the arms conference era.
Paris July 21 The American government would pay its share of German dues totaling over 5000 dollars annually as part payment for maintaining its army on the Rhine under a plan now being developed with the reparations mission aiding the effort.
Paris July 21 Former Governor Jo Cox of Ohio will be guest of President Poincare at a foreign affairs dinner tonight, as part of diplomatic social events.
Atlanta July 21 A 007 Blalock candidate for some state election will open headquarters Monday to launch a vigorous campaign. Brown also maintains a headquarters in opposition. Kentuck coal rates to Georgia and export moves discussed by state commerce officials.
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