Tick Eradication Advocated by State Veterinarian
Dr. P F Bahnsen states tick eradication nearly complete in Georgia with one reinfestation in Decatur county. He backs a Florida Georgia border fence to curb tick spread, notes border patrol costs, and cites Gadsden Florida crossovers as reinfestation source. Bahnsen arrived from Atlanta for a Scratchins planting opening event and outlook on legislation.
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Capitol Dome
P. F. Bahnsen
Atlanta
Scratchins Plantation
Atlanta Trust Company
Georgia
Bahnsen
Times-Recorder
Florida
Decatur
Dr. Bahnsen
Decatur County
Gadsen County
Atmos
First Georgia 1925 cotton bale sells at record 58c
The first bale of Georgia cotton for 1925 sold at the New York Cotton Exchange for 58 cents per pound, a record price. The Florida bale brought 50 cents. Georgia bale, consigned to Hubbard Brothers & Co., bought by Samuel J Hubbard Jr, vice-president of the exchange. It was the earliest Georgia bale in 25 years.
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New York
Georgia
New York Cotton Exchange
Florida
Hubbard Brothers & Co
Samuel J Hubbard, Jr
N. Y. Cotton Exchange
Negro stabbed Saturday dies at Windsor hotel
Lucius Worlds, a black fireman at the Windsor hotel, died early today at the colored hospital after being stabbed a week ago by F. M. Carson. Carson is jailed on an assault charge and now faces murder counts. Mamie Westbrook, a black woman, is jailed as an accessory before the fact for allegedly supplying the knife. World’s wound was deep enough to reveal the heart. doctors credit his constitution for a longer life.
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Windsor Hotel
F. M. Carson
Worlds
Carson
Mamie Westbrook
McArthur
Fire Destroys Roof Of Negro Residence
A fire on East Jefferson partially destroyed a negro residence Friday when a spark from the chimney sparked the blaze. Estimated damage runs to about 350 dollars. It marks the first significant fire faced by local firefighters in nearly three months.
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East Jefferson
Bright Prospects For State Emphasized by Railroad Head
Colonel B L Bugg head of the A B and A railway declares agricultural prospects in South and Middle Georgia the brightest in state history. He notes watermelon and peach sales boosting circulation and general business, and cites tobacco belt harvests as the largest Georgia yield, predicting 50 to 60 million pounds this season. Tobacco markets open July 28 with continued expansion expected.
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Atlanta
Georgia
B. L. Bugg
A. B. and
A. Railway
Colonel Bugg
Tobacco
South Georgia
Chancellor urges teaching history to avert war
Dr. David Starr Jordan, chancellor emeritus of Stanford, calls for history taught unperverted to foster national honor or partisanship and global student contact as the path to world peace. He cites a $2 million fund and a $1 million German donor plan, advocating a federal peace department and renewed, duty-bound patriotism in schools.
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U. S
Falo Alto
Calif
David Starr Jorden
Leland Stanford University
Raphael Herman
Jordan
Los Angeles
Dr. Jordan
Milton A. Mchae
Herman
Department of Peace
War and Navy Departments
Burke Buys Second Bale In Sumter 1925 Cotton Crop
Laborers weighed two early Sumter County bales as the 1925 crop showed high quality. Walker Carter delivered the second bale for 35 cents a pound to C H Burke for S R Coney and R N Daniel. Harrold Bros. bought a third bale at 30 cents per pound for 400 pounds. All bales graded strict middling, signaling a crop likely above average in quality.
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L. G. Council
Sumter
Walker Carter
Harrold Bros
Sumter County
C. C. Griffin
Man Arrested For Selling Mortgaged Property
J. D. Bowen was arrested Friday afternoon by Sheriff McArthur and jailed on a warrant charging disposing of mortgaged property. He allegedly sold an automobile truck claimed by J. W. Lott, per the sheriff.
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J. D. Bowen
McArthur
Bowen
J. W. Lott
Dr Ochsner Dies A Famous Chicago Surgeon At 67
Dr Albert John Ochsner renowned Chicago surgeon died today of angina pectoris at age 67. He authored numerous surgical texts and treatises, contributed to the medical press, and previously served as president of the American College of Surgeons.
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Chicago
Albert John Ochsner
American College of Surgeons
Chinese Drown in Korean Flood Toll and Aid Appeals
Tokyo report says 436 persons drowned and 215 missing in the Korean flood centered on Seoul. Tokyo municipality and the Chamber of Commerce appeal for relief funds to aid victims and recovery efforts.
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Tokio
Seoul
Chamber of Commerce
Griffin to Host North Georgia Methodist Conference
Atlanta July 25 An announcement states the North Georgia conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will likely be held in Griffin this fall. Dr W L Pierce presiding elder says transfer to Atlanta was considered but Griffin remains the favored site with final action to be taken Monday. Griffin residents have pushed to host the session.
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North Georgia
Methodist Episcopal Church of the South
Griffin
W. L. Pierce
North Atlanta
No Immediate Change in Unit and District Boundaries
Washington July 25. The inauguration of the prohibition plan has been postponed and major changes were made to proposed districting for enforcement. Assistant Secretary Andrews notified field officers that unclassified service employees will be terminated by October 15 unless reappointed. The first district headquarters moves from Atlanta to Charlotte, affecting Georgia, South and North Carolina.
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Prohibition
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North Carolina
Atlanta
Charlotte
West Chicago Whisky Scandal Indicts Eight Officials
July 25 a federal grand jury indicted Major Percy Owens Illinois prohibition director Ralph Stone former state director and seven others on conspiracy to violate prohibition law. Owens had been on leave due to ill health and reports of suspension preceded the indictments. The charges follow the sacramental wine scandal that led to multiple indictments.
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Chicago
Percy Owne
Illinois
Prohibition
Ralph Stone
Owens
Federal
J Bryan home for week end
Joe Bryan a former Empire Bank cashier and local weather observer arrived Friday from Fort Meade Florida. He will stay until Monday then travel back with Mrs Bryan and daughter Dorothy to reside in Florida. He notes daily rain nearly six weeks, predicting continued wet spell through August first.
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Joe Bryan
The
Empire Bank
Fort Meade
Fla
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Dorothy
Florida
Georgia tobacco yields seen better than expected
Atlanta July 25 The Bureau of Agricultural Economies reports Georgia tobacco yields are improving though quality is slightly off due to dry weather. Stands were hard to obtain, with South Carolina showing generally good yields and quality as harvesting and curing proceed. Florida expected fair yields and Tennessee faces bad stands and worm issues.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
United States Department of Agriculture
South Carolina
Florida
Tennessee
Bureau
Plains Highway Opens To Traffic
The first link of the Plains to Americas road project under Charles Wheatley was completed Friday afternoon. A mile and a half of paving brings total paving to just over three miles. The Plains road will be open for a few weeks while crews move equipment to Plains for the next phase. completion is set for November 1 if weather stays favorable.
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Plains To
Americas
Charles Wheatley
Wheatley
Plains
Lewis Jr Killed in Auto Accident Near Dawson
W. G. Lewis Jr a colored local tailor and merchant died at 10 30 AM in the colored hospital after the automobile he rode in overturned near Dawson on Friday night. Two other men in the car sustained minor injuries. His father noted the crash may have been caused by a rough road spot.
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W. G. Lewis
Dawson
Lewis
Paving Report Details City Paving Costs and Funds
City engineer Walker presented a detailed paving report to the Mayor and Council showing an initial bond issue of 60000 yielding 58250 after selling costs. Total paving cost for Americus streets was 44897.14, leaving about 13352.86 in the street bond fund, with various line items for gutters paving binder chemist fees and labor. Walker urged stricter enforcement of oil drippings from cars to protect the pavement and praised the project as a lasting improvement for future generations.
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Americus
Walker
GM Bot
Twenty Eight Drown as Launches Sink on Whangpoo River
Shanghai reports twenty eight people drowned when two ferry launches capsized in a sudden squall while crossing the Whangpoo for Pootung. Thirty one persons were rescued.
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Shanghai
Whangpoo
Pootung
Miami newspaperman killed in auto crash
Laverne Collier a 32 year old general manager of the illustrated daily tale of Miami published by Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. was killed instantly when the car he drove crashed into a railroad switch engine. Mrs Rolfe aged 27 who was with him lost her lower right leg and is in serious condition at the hospital.
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Miami
Laverne Collier
Illustrated Daily Tale of Miami
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
B. Rolfe
Power plants gain power to condemn state highways
Atlanta July 25. Senator Sapp proposes extending power to condemn roads for electric power plants used in public utility work. The bill would allow purchase or lease of affected roads by contract or condemnation, overriding existing limits and repealing a clause that protected mills and factories already in operation.
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Sapp
Senate
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Julliard Foundation
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