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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1924

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Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch Lives Quiet in France

In Santeny-Servom France on June 3, Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch, former Russian military supreme, age 68, resides in the Chateau of Cheiny with a small household. He commands about 20 loyal Cossacks, keeps a modest table, and awaits a call to service as supporters expect Russia to rise from the Bolshevik rule. He is guarded by police, dogs, and French police due to potential threats from Bolsheviks, while his circle includes Russians who fled the Cheka and report to him from the estate.

Milton Bronner WEA Santeny Caucasus Italy Paris Santeny-Servon Erie Grand Duke Nicholas Cnoiny Porter’s Lodge Surete Generale Cyril Nice Russia Santony

Bishop Homer C. Stuntz Dies in Omaha Hospital

Bishop Homer C. Stuntz of the Methodist Episcopal church died at Methodist hospital in Omaha at 6 30 this morning after being stricken with paralysis in Miami Florida in February. He had served as a church leader and traveled widely in his ministry.

Omaha Neb Homer C. Stuntz Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Hospital Miami Fla

Heppiot Assured Worrying Majority in Ep ench Chamber

Faris June 3 The government crisis continues. Prospective Premier M Herriott is assured of a working majority in the chamber of deputies after the socialist congress unanimously adopted a resolution pledging support. Millerand’s tenure remains contested though he will resist removal efforts.

Brookhart Opens Lead Over Sweet in Iowa Balloting

Des Moines June 3 Senator Brookhart slowly widened his margin over Burton E Sweet as precincts tallied across the state. Early returns showed Brookhart leading by more than 7000 votes.

Iowa

Georgia Singers Meet in Cordele South Georgia Union

Sheriff Nobles of Crisp county announces the South Georgia Union convention in Cordele from June 13 to 15. Prominent singers from across South Georgia will attend, with Cordele and Crisp county residents preparing to host. The Vaughn quartet will be among the featured acts.

Cordele Sheriff Nobles Crisp County South Georgia South Georgia Union Vaughn

Balloon explosion kills two men near Brement Illinois

Belleville Illinois June 3 The mangled bodies of Dr Leroy C Meisinger of the United States Weather Bureau and Lieutenant James T Beely of Philadelphia, who left Scott Field yesterday in the army Ballon for test flights, were found near Brement after the balloon exploded.

Belleville, Ill Leroy C. Meisinger United States Weather Bureau James T. Beely Philadelphia Scott Field Brement Ill

Miss Blair Resigns Welfare Post in Lowndes County

Miss Mil dred Blair, longtime Lowndes county welfare worker, has resigned. Judge Thomas appointed Mrs. Audrey Simms to begin duties at the month’s start. Blair will study at Columbia University in New York this summer before planning her next move.

Valdosta Jore Mildred Blair Lowndes County Thomas Audrey Simms Blair New York Columbia University

Commissioners to Decide Toll Charge on Brunswick St Simons

Brunswick officials and St Simons highway commissioners M B McKinnon and E L Stephens will report toll plans at a joint city county meeting this week. A flat 25 cent car rate plus 30 cents per passenger is expected, predicting about 65 cents for a car with five riders, though final figures await the session outcome.

Southern Veterans to ride instead of marching in parade

Memphis June 3 two parades mark the thirty fourth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion from June 4 to 6. Veterans may ride rather than march to honor the commander in chief Gen W B Haldeman. Grand marshal is General John Hugh Hickman of Nashville. The floral parade opens the reunion, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club with civic support. American Legion and British Veterans of the World War will join, with over seventy five floats and decorated cars assigned to the line.

Memphis Tenn W. B. Haldeman United Confederate Veterans John Hugh Hickman Nashville Tennessee Department of the Veterans Organization Kiwanis Club of American Legion

Confederate Veterans Meet Opens With No Set Program

Memphis session sets no fixed agenda as the United Confederate Veterans reunion runs alongside. W McDonald Lee of Richmond VA, commander in chief, will be introduced by J L Highshaw of Memphis camp 215. Rev B A Owen will give the invocation. J L Buard of the Tennessee division will present Lee and officials, followed by remarks and staff introductions.

Memphis Tenn Sons of Confederate Veterans United Conederate Veterans W. McDonald Lee Richmond J. L.highshaw Nathan Bedford Forrest B. A. B Owen Lathrop J. L. Buard Tennessee Division Lee Emily Gaines Parker Bedell Parker New Yok City

Scarboro and Slack Certified for Tifton Postmaster Job

Washington June 3 Jason Scarboro and E E Slack were certified today as eligible for appointment as postmaster at Tifton by the civil service commission.

Civil Service Commission Tifton Washington Jason Scarboro E. E. Slack

Training School for Teachers at Albany

The Georgia Sunday School Association announces a two day training school for teachers and workers in Albany this Wednesday and Thursday. An entertainment program will be provided for all attendees as participants from Albany are expected to join. The event is described as un denominational and promoted solely by the Georgia Sunday School Association.

Albany Georgia Sunday School Association

Times-Recorder invites editor discussion on unsigned letter

The Times-Recorder reports receipt of another unsigned communication it cannot print without a signature. The subject shows wide interest, and the writer is invited to meet with the editor to discuss the matter, but the paper will not publish anonymous communications despite sympathy.

Times-Recorder

Coolidge signs tax bill amid planned next-session changes

President Coolidge signed the new federal tax law after objections from Secretary Mellon, saying the measure offers immediate relief but contains defects. He outlined a future push for a more economical, less political bill at the next congressional session. The plan cuts income taxes by 25 percent this year and 50 percent for incomes under 3,000 next year, with refunds and installment adjustments for those who already paid. He warned some provisions are harmful, including estate tax rates at 40 percent viewed as confiscation of capital.

Coolidge Congress Washington Mellon Treasury

Settlers Relief Bill Favorably Reported

Washington June 3 A bill to aid settlers on reclamation projects and reform reclamation laws was favorably reported today by the house irrigation committee.

Washington House Irrigation Committee

Fire destroys Smithville shaving house plant

Fire at King Lumber company shaving house in Smithville, 12 miles southwest of Americus, destroyed part of a large plant with about sixty workers at dinner. Loss placed between 400 and 500 dollars. Americus fire truck aided. cause unknown. plant owned in Cuthbert and insured, with losses likely fully covered.

King Lumber Company Smithville Americus Cuthbert

Money order blanks stolen in Florida

Valdosta, June 3. The postmaster at Lake Mary Florida reports that in early May thirty five blank money orders were stolen from the office and some have been filled and cashed. One or more were cashed at the Oakhill Florida post office earlier in the month. Inspector in charge Joe P Johnson issued a general alarm urging postmasters banks and others to watch for suspicious money orders from the Lake Mary office.

Valdosta Lake Mary Fla Oakhill Joe P. Johnson

Mrs Hawkes Returns to Atlanta After Visit at Home

Mrs T N Hawkes has returned to Atlanta after spending several days at her home. The brief note records her travel from the area and arrival in the city.

Confessions of Boy Killers at Chicago

The state's attorney plans to present confessions of Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb to the grand jury. The two university students and sons of wealthy families are alleged kidnappers and slayers of 14-year-old Robert Franks. Investigators seek links to another unsolved student killing and a brutal attack on taxi driver Charles Ream. Ream identified Loeb at the state attorney's office, fainting after the declaration.

Chicago Nathan Leopold Jr Richard Loeb Robert Franks Freeman Louis Tracy Charles Ream Ream State Attorney’s Office Loeb Criminal-Court

Mondell Named Permanent Chairman at Republican National Meet

Washington June 3 Frank A Mondell of Wyoming will be permanent chairman of the Republican national convention opening here June 10 as announced by William M Butler Massachusetts national committeeman and manager of President Coolidge's campaign Mondell will preside at the opening session and lead the gathering through the initial events The announcement confirms Mondell's key role at the kickoff in Washington this month

Washington Frank A. Mondell Wyoming William M. Butler Massachusetts Coolidge

Rotary Luncheons at First Methodist Church

Rotary club members meet for their weekly luncheon at 1 o clock Wednesday in the First Methodist church. Church ladies will serve, with proceeds aiding the new church edifice. F J Robinson division passenger agent of Central of Georgia is expected as guest speaker. Kiwanis to hold lunch Friday in the same church with ladies preparing the menu.

Rotary Club First Methodist Church F. J. Robinson Division Central of Georgia Kiwanis Club

Body of Mrs Adams Buried in Oak Grove

The body of Mrs J Q Adams who died in Cordele Sunday was brought to Americus Monday for interment in Oak Grove cemetery. Funeral services were held at her brother W H Tommy's home in Cordele. Surviving relatives include brother W W Tommy of Cordele and son George H Adams of Charlotte NC. Deceased was well known and highly respected in her home community with widespread sorrow.

J. Q. Adams Cordele Americus Oak Grove W.H. Tommy W. W. Tommy George H. Adams Charlotte N. C

New Texas Honey Ball Melon Set for Market Release

A new melon variety named the Texas Honey Ball, a cross of the Texas Cannon Ball cantaloupe and the California Honey Dew, is slated for markets. The melon reportedly measures about Finehiog in diameter and is touted as resistant to damage from ordinary handling, per the United States Department of Agriculture.

Washington, D. C Texas California United States Cement of Agriculture

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