Shantung Bandits Enrolled in National Army
Peking June 4. Enrollment of Shantung bandits into the national army is under way at Tsaochwang, according to advice to the American legation. Bandits who refuse service are fleeing with rifles left behind while eight foreigners held on Paotzuku mountain are expected to be released within days.
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Peking
Associated Press
National Army
Tsaochwang
Legation
Paotzuku Mountain
Six Hundred Attend School Exercises at Thompson
A barbecue event marked Thompson consolidated school’s record year as six hundred or more attendees helped celebrate. The eleventh grade class received certificates for completion. diplomas went to tenth graders and eight promoted to eighth grade. Principal C A Phillips presided with speeches by W W Dykes and J E D Shipp.
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Thompson Consolidated School
Alvin Dozier
Edna Wishard
Marion Cha
County Board of Education
J. E. D. Shipp
Sumter County
Elizabeth
Loris Wise
Autrey Oliver
Flavns
C. A. Phillips
Oscar McLendon
Bonnie Parkman
Doctor Bond to Attend Health Officers’ Conference
Dr B Bond county health officer said he will be away at a health officers conference in Atlanta until June 9. He will return to administer the next dose of typhoid serum at the courthouse on Monday June 11 and supply doses for the weekend.
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B. Bond
Atlanta
Proper Speech Practice Across Situations
A concise note reminds readers that thinking before speaking is important while recognizing that expressing every thought is not always appropriate. It emphasizes mindful communication in varying social contexts and the value of tact and restraint.
Valdosta Policeman Killed by Negroe Man Turns Gun on Self
In Valdosta on June 4 officers answering a late night call found J. R. Graham, a city policeman, dead on the stairway with a shotgun wound. On the upper landing lay Will Roberts, a negro, believed to have killed Graham and then shot himself, the gun found beneath his body after turning it on himself.
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Valdosta
J. R. Graham
Will Roberts
Graham
Roberts
Debate at Plains School Elects County Superintendent Choice
At Plains public school the day’s highlight was a student debate on electing the County School Superintendent by the County School Board. The affirmative, Hugh Gibson, Miss Lynette Jennings, and Willim Shirah, won by judges’ decision. Ed Lin Bridges earned a $5 award for best appearance and address.
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Plains Public School
Hugh Gibson
Lynette Jennings
Willim Shirah
James Dodson
Hol Lin Bridges
Otis Gaston
J. E. D. Shipp
Rev. M. R. Wingard
Lovelace
Ed Lin Bridges
R. S. Oliver
Plains
Col. Shipp
Plains School
Plains Community School
Ee E. L. Bridges
Malaria Toll in Sumter County Across 1922
In Sumter County Georgia 1922 malaria caused 11 deaths and 4,400 cases with an estimated 33,000 sick days and $30,800 in medical costs. Dr. Abercrombie warns malaria lowers farm outputs and land values, while elevating vulnerability to other diseases. Georgia spent about $1.64 million on malaria deaths and care that year.
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Sumter County
R. H. Carter
T. F. Abercrombie
State of
Georgia
Sumter
South Georgia
Abercrombie
Rylander Balcony Opens To Accommodate Growth In Attendance
Rylander theater manager Herbert Kincey announced the balcony will open to seat more patrons during full runs. He said the plan includes a graduated price scale for orchestra and balcony seats when higher priced films are shown, offering lower prices with added seating capacity.
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Herbert. Kincey
Rylander Theater
Kincey
No matter how far Sidney goes it seldom reaches next pay day
A compact, early diary style line notes the character Sidney struggles with timely pay, hinting at persistent financial hardship and an ongoing cycle of earnings lag. The line highlights a personal finance theme without additional context or specifics.
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Sidney
Puss Surrounds Alleged Slayer in Iron City
Reports from Spring Creek southeast of Iron City say Silas Paramore, the man who shot and killed town marshal I. J. Williams, has been located in Spring Creek swamp. A posse of about one hundred from three counties hunted Paramore all night as Williams, fatally wounded, chased him after his escape during arrest. A wife and four children were mentioned among nearby residents.
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Iron City
Spring Creek
Here
Silas Paramore
I. J. Williams
Willams
Paramore
Wila
Fou
Ruthenberg and Curtis surrender to await trial in murders
Charles Ruthenburg of Cleveland, convicted of violating the Michigan anti syndicalism act, received a temporary appeal to delay his sentence, with Judge White withholding to await the Michigan Supreme Court ruling. In Savannah Cleveland Curtis, paroled killer of Iris Brown, surrendered to face charges for the James Bailey murder and will plead self defense as his basis at trial.
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Ruthenberg
Curtis
Red
Savannah
ST. Joseph
Mich
Charles Ruthenburg
Cleveland
Berrien Court
White
Michigan Supreme Court
Frover Cleveland Curtis
Little Iris Brown
James Bailey
Senior Play at AHS a Success
The Americas High School senior class presented their annual play Friday night at 8:30. The production impressed spectators with strong talent led by star Claire Harris as Cary Greenwood and Uncle David played by Seth Belcher. The event featured a Spanish dance number by six students under Mrs. Boyd Stackhouse, with music by the Georgian orchestra.
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the Americas High School
Claire Harris
Cary Greenwood
Seth Belcher
Uncle David
Ann Heys
Theo Barton
General Graveau
Jasper Parker
Baron Huysman
Mary Elizabeth Easterlin
Jean
Flora Bacot
Mildred
Russell Thomas
Tom
Dudley Witt
Jerry William Baugh
Bob
John Sheffield
Guy Greenwood
Daryl
Frances Easterlin
Suzanne
David
Allen McNeill
Richard
Helen Keister
Boyd Stackhouse
Ruth Everett
Mary Glover
Alice Westbrook
Sam Comer
Luther Ivey
Kenson Finley
Georgia Interests to Discuss Tax Issue
An open forum meeting of Georgia industrial, agricultural and commercial interests will be held at the Piedmont hotel in Atlanta on June 21 to discuss tax revision. Geo. Betts, president of the Georgia association, says the forum has no axe to grind and no plan to present, but sponsors the meeting at the suggestion of various group interests.
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Atlanta
Piedmont Hotel
Georgia
Georgia Association
Geo. Betts
Williams fatally shot fleeing suspect in city hall scuffle
Williams arrested a Black man and took him to City Hall. Par Amore urged the marshal to retrieve a switch key from the car. The suspect seized a pistol and fled, the marshal fired several times, wounding Williams who died after a short pursuit.
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Williams
Paramore
Workers to Meet WN Macon Soo
Americus Methodist Sunday school workers attend the Standard Training School at Wesleyan College starting June 12. Delegates include Mrs Annie Walker Mrs W M English Miss Elizabeth Belcher Miss Gladys Smith Edith Creighton Miss Florence Stevens Miss Cornelia Shiver R P Stackhouse and Rev John M Cutler chairman. The four specialization units and five general units cover organization administration curriculum and religious education with instructors from Georgia and Lake Junaluska listed.
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Americus ‘Methodist
Wesleyan College
Standard Training School
South Georgia
Americus
Annie Walker
W. M. English
Elizabeth Belcher
Gladys Smith
Edith Creighton
Florence Stevens
Cornelia Shiver R. P. Stackhouse
John M. Cutler
Cutler
Georgia Methodists
North
South Georgia Conference
General Sunday School Board
Southern Methodist Church
Board of Missions and Education Board
General Board
G. W. Green
Marie McDonald
E. R. Michaux
J. W. Nance
W. C. Owen
W. K. Greene
W. J. Young
H.H. Harris
H. H. Harris
Lake Junaluska
Great Southern Methodist Church
Reverend John M. Cutler Heads to District Conference
Reverend John M. Cutler and delegates travel to Cuthbert for the Americas district Methodist conference sessions. Cutler will deliver the opening sermon and hold a prominent role in deliberations. He plans to return to Americus on Wednesday.
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John M. Cutler
Cuthbert
District Conference of the Americas
The
Methodist Church
Cutler
Americus
Georgia tax revision meeting planned with state leaders
Representatives from eleven Georgia organizations will speak at the meeting on tax revision. The governor and all members of the Georgia legislature have been invited, along with many others interested in a stable and just tax law as the most outstanding present need in Georgia.
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Georgia
Higginbotham Trial Opens At Lake City Court
In Lake City Florida on June 4 5 Walter Higginbotham convic t whipping boss goes on trial for first degree murder in the death of Martin Tabert of North Dakota at Putnam Lumber camp Clara The defense says Tabert died of natural causes The court recessed after convening due to the defense lead counsel's absence.
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Lake City
Fla
Walter Higginbotham
Martin Tabert
North Dakota
Higginbotham
Putnam Lumber Company
Clara
Talbert
L. E. Wade
Coonsel
Two People Hurt In East Americus Traffic Accidents
Two traffic accidents in East Americus over a weekend left Walter Frazier injured at Cat avenue and Mayo street. He suffered a torn knee, a wrung back, and other bruises and will stay home for two to three weeks. A Black farm worker near Americus was initially thought badly hurt but was later deemed not seriously injured. the driver fled, later identified as a well known white man, while the other driver remained unknown. Police will question the returning driver about the incident.
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Cat Avenue
Mayo Street
East
Americus
Walter Frazier
Taylor’ Lewis
N. A. Ray
Frazier Hoy
Crop condition varies across belt as Florida stays strong
The Secretary’s fort nightly crop review notes Florida cotton remains good, but in most of the belt it deteriorated over two weeks. Alabama and North Georgia face planting delays, oat yields drop, and favorable harvest weather is urged. Peanuts and pecans show promise. peaches improve in North Carolina, with Georgia reporting large fruit and rising movement.
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Atlanta
Bureau of Crop Economics
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Florida
North Carolina
Alabama Black Belt
Tennessee
North Georgia
Georgia
Alabama
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Dykes and Shipp
Thompson
DR. Bond
Clara Phillips
Hammer Slayer
Etta Mary Jackson
S. S
New Orleans
Honduras
Los Angeles
NEGA
Times-Recorder
South
Dr. Abercrombie
Rylander
Puss
Michigan
Will
AHS
Macon Soo
Lake Cit
Tabert
Defense
White Boy
Netro
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