Burglar Strikes Americus and Valdosta Offices
A professional burglar hit Americus offices Monday night entering locked rooms with skill and leaving behind few clues. He missed seven thousand dollars in coupon bonds at Ellis Webb and Ellis and later raided similar offices in Valdosta, taking bonds stamps and valuables while avoiding law offices and dental suites. Authorities link the two heists to the same suspect seen earlier. he escaped as police photographs circulated.
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Americus
Ellis, Webb and
Ellis
Perm
Valdosta
Peron
J. W. Chambliss
Allison
Driss
Co .C. P. Davis
Dia Dawis
Evetec
Gordon _ Aid
Robert Lainie
W. W. Dykes
Lax
John Allen Fort
Valdosa
Americas
Daugherty-McKey Co
Strickland
Dr. L.E En
Dan R. Bruce
Walker, Smallle
Dr. Youman
Chetse
E. A. Peeples & Son
Col. Frank Harrell
W. A. Jenkins
First cotton bloom reported near Americus in Sumter County
Lucius Smith, farmer 8 miles southeast of Americus, brought in Sumter County’s first cotton bloom of the season. He owns 80 acres and uses 300 pounds of fertilizer per acre, noting the crop is 12 days later than last year and that his field has not seen boll weevils. The bloom was reported to the Times Recorder on Tuesday evening.
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Sumter
Times Recorder
Lucius Smith
Fara
English
Americus
J . Smith
Lucius
Half Pind in City Court Returns Day
Return day for the June term of City Court saw about fifty cases filed, many on notes and accounts. Defendants must be vetoed by the sheriff as judges hear actions and set dates.
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Low
Tay Nighe
Teachers Get Salary Money for Last Two Months
The Americas public school teachers today received pay warrants for the last two months. City taxes pending, they plan to take up salary warrants for two months as noted by the treasurer and clerk.
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Americas
Ene Cietks
Eldridgents
Falls Workmen Escape in Wall Collapse at Buchanalt Building
Fragmentary report describes a rear wall section at the Buchanalt building collapse while workers, including a negro crew, labored on a display window text. No one was hit as the incident unfolded near Wert Lamar street, Tuesday afternoon. Fire-related figures from United States show large totals in headlines.
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Lamar Steed
Sina
Railroad Rate Revision Move Reported From Washington
Washington June 1 President Harding discussed railroad rate revision with the Interstate Commerce Commission in an informal conference. The talks touched on fruit rate modifications and a plan for voluntary reductions via carrier action, with broader efforts to remedy wage inequities under review. Wage reductions across railroad ranks were also announced, affecting various classifications and scales effective July 1, including clerks, foremen, train crews, and other staff with differing percentage cuts and new salary schedules.
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Washington
Harding
Inter, Alate Commerce’ Commission
Commission
Chicago
Larly
Pasetaker
Canis Ai Ae Ely
Inig Sega A Suipment
Capiad
Sol Neers
Cordele Man Convicted of Forgery and Embezzlement Ties
CORDELE June 1 8 King charged with forgery in two Cordele business concerns and accused bank embezzler. He pleaded guilty before Judge O T Gower in Crisp Superior Court Tuesday. Sentenced to two years probation, he remained at large for arrest in multiple Georgia and Florida towns after notices offered a $1000 reward for capture. Marshal and sheriff efforts followed his Carterville appearance last month.
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King
Cordele
Georgia
Florida
Henn Carolina
O.t.gower
Crisp Superior Court
Ethhe
Milledgeville
Aretel Ag
Crispethanty
Carterville
Thirty Years Ago Today at Pott Times-Secutiter Picnic
A fragmented notice recalls a Mason City event with names like Lynn Ma D and Dave Roberts. A chaotic scene at a local barber shop and a humorous mishap with syrup are described, alongside a romantic picnic and community meeting details from decades past.
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Pott
Ce My
Clattse
Ave Ee
Dave Roberts
Walastone
Dave
Mr. Wingate
David
Josh Covington
New Allen House
Oak Hall
C E Boys Plan Five Day Camp
The Presbyterian church plans a five day camping session for C E boys at Springs. Rev Frank P Anderson announces the event and outlines the five day program. Each boy is to deposit five dollars to cover costs before departure. The plan includes activities, lodging, and meals with careful supervision and faith based guidance.
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Vur
Frank P. Anderson
Class Play Shown by Senior Cast in Clear Victory
The senior class staged a play with strong acting and clear direction winning unanimous praise. Cast members delivered confident performances as the production refined the art of stagecraft and entertained the audience.
Fragmentary OCR Note from Unknown Source
The readable text is highly garbled with missing names and places. It mentions cars, a turnover, and a person leaving, but no clear event, dates, or identifiable entities to anchor a factual summary. No coherent subject or outcome can be determined from the fragments available.
Two Lassiter Indictments Dropped in Sumter County Case
Two indictments against J W Lassiter former Sumter county road overseer were dismissed by Solicitor Felton. The proceedings, held in a clustered forenoon session, referenced Lassiter being charged with robbery and other offenses. Several other defendants faced verdicts or acquittals, including Herndon and Clark, with fines and sentences noted.
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W. Lassiter
Sumter County
Felton
Suter
South
Riel
Herndon
Pions Boering
Mont
Wisemas
Ruthen
Levey “Tullis
Quinault
Clark
Fez
Othe
Last Of 4 Purn Turnberry Round Caption Report
TURNBERRY Scotland June 1 The third round in the British championship is under way with Rodi in the lead after a wary start. Kent's champion and H. Barlow of Philadelphia are among the notable competitors in the field.
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Turnberry
Scotland
Pera Aeache
Champ i Rodi
Aftarazen
Kent
Qin
R. H. Barlow
Pailadelphia
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Fragmentary OCR notes report a local event in Minneapolis involving Miller and Fat, with unclear details about timing or outcome. The readable names suggest a small meeting or incident but specifics are not clear from the text.
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Minneapolis
Sunes T
Timber yard fire devastates Union Sawmill ambitions
A timber yard blaze at the Union Sawmill Company plant in NAN Ark caused substantial losses. Fire crews battled flames as structures burned and damage estimates rose into the millions, threatening production and nearby properties.
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Dares Limber
Martial law ordered as riots tear Tulsa blocks
Oklahoma City dispatch reports Governor declares martial law in Tulsa after violent rioting and racial clashes. National guardsmen deployed, gunfire and property damage reported across several blocks as authorities attempt to restore order and protect residents.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Roberteon
Tula
Barrett
Ae Tae Fe
Ali'h
Medal Winners Highlight Local Club Event
Katherine Sanborn secures an ES Medal at a local club ceremony as attendees note the event and notable participants. The program names Tiffany, Janhore, Delprittir, and Merritt among speakers and attendees, with reference to dream ship and matrimony themes.
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Drons Club
Katherine Sanborn
Bolyre
Nedal
Studi
Silay Willa
Katherine Sovith
Merritt
Mies Thirothy
Duneway
Dream Ship
Mist Eidie Moe Morgan
Uber
Mya Willa
Sania
Katherine Loux
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Wil Nilding
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Ik Falls
Worksop
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Rishone
Ametithe
C.E
ToGo
Myrtle Sorihis
Meeeie
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Crean
Ceria
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Eel Bara
Coen Vhirment
Martial Lay
Okio
Newee Sdishriek
Alan
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