07 Jun 1924
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1924
Page
1
In Tokio at the Imperial hotel a Saturday night dance attended by foreigners was halted by thirty ronin political agitators who delivered anti-American speeches with drawn swords. Two American women fainted as police did not intervene. Authorities reportedly knew of the plan and the demonstration was tied to a broader effort to evict Americans.
Nearly 1,000 cars of tomatoes will be shipped from Pavo in weeks ahead, rail men say. The first car departs late this week with heavy movement in ten days. Georgia scientists report a fine crop in good condition and prospects for high profits. Nearby towns Deeran Norman Park Ellenton grow as truck centers with 1,250 crates of beans and squash recently sent north. Truckers praise returns boosting local business. melon season begins around June 15, followed by tobacco in July.
Baton Rouge Louisiana June 7 Three bills abolishing secrecy and the mask in Louisiana prepared by Governor Fuqua passed by large margins in the House of the General Assembly The first bill requires organizations to file sworn lists of their membership with the Secretary of State 80 to 17 The second bill makes wearing masks in public a misdemeanor except for festive occasions like Mardi Gras 91 to 3 The third bill declares masked persons committing assault to be felons and received broad support
Washington June 7 A convention for progressive political action aims to nominate La Follette for president if Cleveland in July. The move gained momentum after Congress failed to enact farm and railroad legislation, according to a statement from the convention publicity bureau.
Cleveland June 7 with the republican national convention two days away hundreds of motormen and conductors of the Cleveland Railway company voted almost unanimously to strike at midnight Tuesday unless a 12 cent an hour wage increase is granted.
Blakely June 7 continued rains across the region dampen farmer morale in Early county where acreage planted in cotton rivals 1923. Lice boll weevil and grass thrive amid daily showers. Spraying is costly and difficult, yet farmers insist a crop must be made this year and a desperate fight continues.
American army aviators completing a 500 mile leg arrived in Amoy, China from Shanghai at 4:30 pm. The three planes, with pilots and mechanics, are reported in good condition after nine hours and forty five minutes of flight.
Evangelist Ashley V. Pickern arrives in Americas for a two session start at Dudley field near New Commercial warehouse. Rev. O F Barnes says the campaign aims for a great victory as services set for 3 PM and 7 30 PM with Dr Cass W Minor urging city Christians to attend.
The Georgia Florida Pecan Growers Association will hold its eighteenth annual convention in Albany on Wednesday and Thursday. Sessions occur in the courthouse with headquarters at the New Albany Hotel.
In Tokio tonight the Ki youra cabinet resigned after its defeat in recent elections. The Kerseikai party emerged as a dominant force in the lower house of the diet, sealing the cabinet’s fate.
Mr Dixon a U S Department of Agriculture representative told Kiwanis members that low prices and high costs for farm products drive American agriculture into hardship. He cited three poor years wiping out cash reserves and noted over production from shifting crops. He urged more frequent bulletins from agriculture departments, colleges and county agents to aid farmers, with the county agent particularly pressed by workload.
Lucas Thiers defeated Dr M KH Wheeler in a sudden playoff at Americas golf club links on Friday afternoon after 18 holes. The match, contested under handicaps, ended with Thiers net 97 to Wheeler 95, and the president’s cup was donated by the late Col. George R. Ellis.
Observers in parliamentary circles believe President Millerand is preparing for an early resignation after finishing consultations and discussing the political situation with his official household. Padis is noted as the opposition winner.
Washington June 7 Senator William J Harris of Georgia today indirectly announced his bid for reelection by sending the required $200 entry fee to the Democratic state executive committee.
Sumter County cotton farmers face a critical two week window as the greatest boll weevil emergence of the summer looms. County agent George C. Marshall warns extensive poisoning is essential to save thousands of bales, noting recent field checks show a new surge beginning near Americus and Hopz farm.
Wilkes Barre June 7 mine officials expect the gas explosion at Loomis colliery in Hanover township to kill 14. Two remain in hospital seriously hurt, four or five more injured, with three missing.
Rev. R. F. Simpson returned to Americus from Atlanta where he officiated at the marriage of Miss Lydie Whitmer to John Lawton Lee of Cornell New York. The bride is sister of Mrs. Simpson who attended the wedding. He will conduct Sunday services at the Presbyterian church.
J T Warren was unanimously elected president of the Playground Swimming Pool commission at a directors meeting. New officers include John Sheffield as vice president and Frank P Harrold as secretary and treasurer. Plans call for reopening the pool next Thursday afternoon with repairs underway and a possible bathing suit revue as part of the opening program. Warren aims to have the pool open by Thursday for a summer season attracting many out of town visitors.
President Coolidge vetoed the postal salary increase measure, calling government extravagance a danger to the treasury and ordering the bill returned to the Senate before adjournment with a message about the unwarranted drain on public funds.
Washington June 7 Congress was called an hour earlier than usual for a final drive toward sine die adjournment set for 10 o clock tonight. The disposal of the reclamation measure was the main task in both chambers with farm bloc members pressing for action on the farm relief bill.
Americus friends learn of the death of Mrs. Jack McNulty in Dawson after a two week illness. She was Eugenia Cassidy of Morristown Tenn, married Feb 29 1920 at Emory University. Funeral at First Methodist Dawson with Rev T M Christian and others officiating. interment Cedar Hill. Survived by husband son Frank Jr parents Rev and Mrs Cassidy four sisters and two brothers.
Postal authorities report a rise in counterfeit ten dollar notes nationwide. The failures show poor engraving and irregular paper quality, with experts believing counterfeiters used stolen or altered paper to mimic legitimate currency. The trend prompts warnings for banks and the public to scrutinize currency closely.
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