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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1924
Page
3
A fragmented political column describes the convention scene in Madison Square Garden with delegates alternates and various groups rehearsing stunts for candidates. It notes rising campaign banners and sharp quips about Johnson McAdoo White House and regional figures while joking about money and public figures.
Witnesses say a Bootlegger may operate in town as regional figures gather. The crowd prepares for a confrontation, debating strategies and risks while authorities monitor rising tensions. Local leaders urge calm and orderly proceedings amid the volatile atmosphere.
Impeachment actions against Walker county Sheriff Guy O Rear have been filed in the Alabama Supreme Court by Attorney General Harwell G Davis with investigation led by Assistant Solicitor John P McCoy. The charges follow a Walker county grand jury report indicting O Rear and recommending impeachment for willful neglect of duty.
The record notes only one specification but lists 42 separate paragraphs for it. Under the charge of incompetency there are 16 paragraphs. The offense involving moral turpitude has a single specification split into 87 paragraphs.
Atlanta reports that despite the June 2 tax revision act, many repeals take effect July 2 at midnight. Senator Harris notes nuisance taxes and others end then, including charges on telephone and telegraph messages theater admissions under 50 cents X ray films and plate candy stamp taxes on drafts checks and promissory notes.
Epworth Leaguers from across Georgia arrive in Macon for a week long Epworth League Assembly at Wesleyan College. More than 500 attendees expected with a schedule of registrations, district meetings, meals, song services and evening events led by W. C. Little and including address by Dr. W. F. Quillian.
Six men sought shelter in a shed during a storm near Winston Salem when lightning ignited 150 pounds of hazardous material. The incident fatally injured all six, including a Black refugee. The events occurred late yesterday in North Carolina.
Ellaville June 25 Mrs T V Bridges longtime Ellaville resident and beloved community figure died at 2 AM after a long illness. Funeral at 10 AM Thursday from her home with Rev B L Jordan officiating. Interment in local cemetery. Survived by seven children including Judge James A Hixon of Americus and Dr B L Bridges of Hallaville, plus many grandchildren.
London reports the United States will be invited to send a representative to the proposed allied conference in Bonded th Italy in any capacity the American government deems fit. Japan will be among nations invited. A separate item notes psychologists saying many men smoke to imitate peers.
DeMolay Commandery No by Knights Templar notes meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays at 2 PM. Knights Templar cordial invitation extended. Signed by Kiker, Recorder, and Wible Ariall, Eminent Commander.
A Scene from The Hunchback of Notre Dame is listed as one of the year’s great pictures at Rylander with showings Thursday and Friday at 2:30 matinees and 8:15 evenings. A children's matinee Thursday at 10:00 costs 25 cents.
June 25 Manila report warns of serious trouble from race prejudice in Davao province. Japanese and Filipino workers face competition in labor, with Japanese laborers favored. The chauffeurs union cites discrimination by Japanese residents and policy affecting employment, threatening unrest in industrial sectors.
A zoological note states the flamingo is the sole stork tribe member that builds a nest from mud. A separate historical fact mentions Windsor Castle standing on land William I acquired from the Abbot of Westminster.
Central Time timetable shows arrivals and departures for Seaboard Air Line trains at Americus Georgia with connections to Columbus Albany Macon Atlanta and Jacksonville. Highlights include arrivals at 12 01 am 12 37 am 1 54 am and 2 53 am and departures through 8 45 am and 10 35 pm with Cordele Richland and other nearby lines listed.
An OCR fragment promotes face powder with promotional language and a phone contact. The text is partial and unclear but centers on cosmetic products and marketing appeal. No full event or date details are present.
Mining engineers say the Premier diamond mine in South Africa remains a vast source of untapped wealth with potential for extended operation and future production.
An advertisement touts Re-Cu-Ma as a complete systematic treatment that purifies the blood and relieves constipation kidney and colon issues. It claims to dispel biliousness headaches nervousness rheumatism and restore appetite while cleansing the body of toxins. Sold and recommended by drug stores.
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