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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
14
Fragmented OCR text mentions Tulsa unrest with losses and a death list. Details are unclear but indicate property damage and violent events amid riot conditions. Names and precise figures are missing, making exact entities hard to confirm.
Albany police tie a feared car theft ring to Americus and other Southwest Georgia communities. J L Crosby recovered a stolen Ford from Albany. several suspects including GOA Wallace were jailed or bonded as investigators work to identify more stolen vehicles hidden in swamps from Bainbridge to Leary.
In Superior court Wednesday an unusual scene unfolded as juror McArthur was named in a State versus 16 c, amid questions of prior indictments. Defense contends indictments by an express company aimed to influence federal jurors, while the company failed to present evidence delaying trial. The case adjourned without a trial as records were not on hand.
The First Church Christ Scientist advertises a shift in service times. Sunday morning services begin at 10 o clock next, with a following Sunday at 11 o clock. Members are asked to note the adjustment and attend at 10 o clock next Sunday.
Charlotte N C June 2 There will be no attempt to strike break on the part of the cotton manufacturers whose plants are idle the result of the strike yesterday in ten thousand workers at Charlotte Concord and Kannapolis The feat to had ti uake the milla to ia tor the that veible ride to Chief Leckett and Ly.
Pupils of Furlow Grammar School prepare for Friday morning ceremony in the auditorium. About 35 of 700 students will receive honor certificates, with two medals awarded for excellence in history and English. Miss Lane and Robert Culpepper cited for top marks. Program includes invocation salutatory declamation and music by high school girls and soloist.
MACON June 2 Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star installed officers last night with J. Johns Samuel of Augusta as grand patron. Mrs Rowena W of Arlington unable to attend. Installations included Rev Charles les Bass as Installing Officer and numerous grand officers named for Savannah Albany Atlanta and other cities.
In Kerry yesterday a security alert prompted a heavy police response. A sergeant reassured residents and led a careful sweep of the area, with no injuries reported and authorities urging calm while investigations continue.
The forecast for Georgia interior regions calls for chilly conditions with a low around the night and minimal temperature change into Friday. No significant weather events expected beyond typical cool spell and fog risk in low-lying areas.
A mistrial occurred at 12:30 a.m. after juror influence issues surfaced during testimony about a whisky incident involving Carey and others. Carey, accused of supplying liquor at a school gathering, faced trial later Wednesday with defense denying any role in providing alcohol, amid heated questioning and alleged coercion by faculty.
In Georgia the condition index stands at 62 percent and in Alabama at 67 percent, with the ten year average referenced. LIVERPOOL market shows quiet trading with prices down about six to seven points as 4,000 bales are bid at 8.76.
The Methodist Educational Fund drive expands across the South starting in Americus with a kickoff by First Methodist Church members. Campaign head Mr. Allison says quotas are under met and urges immediate action as committees report only partial collections while members are urged to fulfill duty with faith.
June 2 reports the annual Georgia Bar Association convention in Savannah, with high attendance expected and major speeches planned. Notables include A. W. Lage ton and potential arrival of Senator William E. Borah. Topics cover public utilities, taxation, early legislation, Sunday law, and Georgia bar progress.
Mr Allison described slow returns and planned events this week for the campaign drive ending Sunday. He cited no Thursday team meeting due to closing exercises and mentioned a Georgia related matter and a grand jury proceeding in Sumter, with lunch recess underway as officials prepared.
An English rhetoric address at the University of Virginia centennial exercises drew criticism of Jeffersonian influence and discussed leadership for a new era. Governor Davis welcomed guests including Dr. Ewha and Reverend Win Alexander as the gathering honored the nation’s founding and questioned religious influence in the university’s purposes. Survivors and reunion attendees, many tied to Phi Beta Phi and veterans, attended the ceremony to commemorate the university’s long life and legacy.
London June 2 reports Bobby Jones will join British Open competitors with American professionals and amateurs entering alongside British entrants. The article notes Andrew’s course boom and references graduation events at a local high school with Relander T. Bolfeuillet named among administrators.
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