Amorous Florida flogging case trial resumes in Tabert death
Lake City June 28 Efforts by the state to prove excessive flogging by Thomas Wigginbotham caused Tabert's death faced pushback as Graham Ward testified to 87 lashes and denied being offered 5000 to testify. Sharp clashes occurred between defense counsel L E Wade and State's Attorney Kelly. The defense alleges Ward testified under North Dakota propaganda about a large slush fund.
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Lake City
Fla
Martin Tabert
Thomas W. Wigginbotham
Putnam Wumber Company
Graham Ward
Tabert
Hie
L. E. Wade
Kelly
Ward
North Dakota
Grimson
Highway Department Under Fire Early in Session
Atlanta June 28 The State Highway Department faces scrutiny as Rep Stewart Atkinson seeks a joint committee of 12 from the house and 5 from the senate to audit the department. Rev J H Little named chaplain and Mrs Nita Braselton named postmistress as the house adjourns then reconvenes with the senate to canvass election returns.
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Atlanta
State Highway Department
Stewart
Atkinson County
House
Senate
J. H. Little
North Georgia
Nita Braselton
Tokio and Moscom resume negotiations today
Tokyo and Moscow discussions formally opened this afternoon as Japan and Soviet Russia seek a common basis for a possible third conference. The talks, reported by the Associated Press, aim to restart negotiations and define terms for future high level discussions.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Japan
Soviet Russia
Plans for Baptist camp at Myrtle Springs
Mrs. R L Maynard and Mrs L B Lott urged Baptists in Friendship association to attend the encampment at Myrtle Springs starting Monday. The program offers courses in church, W M U, Sunday school, B Y P U and lay ministry with inspirational talks, demonstrations, and training for women and youth alike.
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R. L. Maynard
Women’s Missionary Union of Friendship Association
L. B. Lott
Myrtle Springs
Woman's Missionary Societies
J. Fred Eden
Channing P. Hayes
James W. Merritt
Rufus W. Weaver
Aquilla Chamblee
Walter Binns
T. W. Tippett
Car
Minor
M. H. Massey
Ida R
Anna Buzzi Sentenced to Death in Electric Chair
New York June 28. Anna Buzzi, a New York woman convict ed of first degree murder for killing Frederick Schneider, collapsed in court as the verdict was read. She was remanded to Bronx jail to await her July 9 sentence after the jury returned its verdict.
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New York
Anna Buzzi
Frederick Schneider
Bronx
Southeast farmers to gain extended market news service
Washington reports agricultural producers traders and consumers in the Southeastern states will benefit from the July 1 extension of the Agriculture Department market news service by radio or telegraph to Richmond High Clemson College Atlantic Rosville. A new office opened in Atlanta. This will cover movements of livestock products and information from large markets on farm commodities.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Richmond
4Rak High
Clemson College
Atlantic Rosnville
Atlanta
Ordination at Central Baptist Church Names New Deacons
Dr. Bolton presided as Evan Mathis and Nathan Murray were ordained deacons at Central Baptist Church. The service featured a special presbytery chaired by Dr. E. T. Mathis and secretary C. T. Tillman with active deacons including Dr. T. T. Mathis and G. C. Webb. Rev. Milo H. Massey gave the ordination prayer and charge. The revival meetings, noted as successful, will conclude with tonight’s service.
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Bolton
Central Baptist Church
Evan Mathis
Nathan Murray
E. T. Mathis
C. T. Tillman
T. T. Mathis
G. C. Webb
W. T. Lane
J. Elmore Poole
J. F. McMath
J. H. Ross
E. E. Bosworth
R .L. Maynard
Watts Markett
Milo H. Massey
Dr. Bolton
Commissioned sub let road work starts soon
Cordele June 88 Work will begin within a few days on paving the national highway between Cordele and the Crisp county line. The project is expected to cost about 50 000 dollars with half funded by Crisp county and the federal aid fund. Crisp county will provide the labor while the state highway department supplies materials.
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Cordele
Crisp County
State Highway Department
Thousands of young doctors study anatomy at beaches
Thousands of young doctors complete their study of anatomy at the bathing beaches, combining medical training with seaside observation. The scene blends education and leisure as students examine bodies and report findings in informal sessions by the shore.
Egg with 35 on side spurs Daisy superstition
Savannah June 28 Carl Sack of the Second Christian Church returns from Daisy where he led services before a revival starts tonight. He brings an egg owned by Joe Green with a perfect 35 on its side, laid June 19 and about the size of a duck egg. The hen vanished the day after laying. Mrs Green believes the 35 sign holds meaning for events thirty five days after the egg’s laying.
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Savannah
Carlack
Second Christian Church
Daisy
Christian Church
Sack
Joe Green
Federal Reserve Banks Authorized to Open Cuban Branches
The Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta and Boston have been authorized to open branches in Havana and to operate them cooperatively on defined lines. Each branch will conduct business for its parent in Cuba within the assigned territory, ending a long standing dispute between the two districts.
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Boston
Atlanta
Federal Reserve
Washington
Federal Reserve Banks
Cuba
Rotary convention delegates laud world peace effort in St Louis
Edgar Guest of Detroit told Rotary delegates that a big man will be needed for a big task and his duty is to prepare his son. John Sheffield praised Rotary as loving a world into peace and Harding’s pledge to spread clubs for peace. Sheffield and Luther Harrell, reporting for Americas Rotarians, called the 1923 convention the greatest in Rotary history. A Knot-Hole Baseball Club for Americas boys was proposed with 10 cent admission for under 13s, requiring church or Sunday school involvement and clean conduct. Luncheons will move to the Windsor hotel for privacy.
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Edgar Guest
Detroit
International Rotary
St. Louis
Luther Harrell
Rotary
John Sheffield
Harding
Rotary Club
Peoples of the Earth
Mr. Sheffield
Americas Rotarians
Sheffield
Harrell
Luther Havell
Rotary District
Georgia
Frank Lauier
Ffrenk Sheffield
Lanier
Windsor Hotel
Windsor
Weeks Oppose Using Army for Prohibition Enforcement
Secretary of War Jno W Weeks flatly opposes any project to use the army to aid in prohibition enforcement. He spoke at the army war college graduation, pledging no support for such end. The visit includes stops in Pocatello and Idaho Falls with the president on a Idaho trip amid Borah’s mixed stance.
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Weeks
Army War College
Washington
Army
Jno. W. Weeks
Public sentiment against suspension of anthracite supply
Washington June 28 Public sentiment will tolerate no suspension of the anthracite coal supply this year the Federal Coal Commission told a convention of union miners' delegates in Scranton Pennsylvania now in session considering a new wage demand and vp Sie
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Washington
Federal Coal Commission
Scranton
Walter Lee Trial Moves Under Guard After Jail Attack
Savannah dispatch reports Walter Lee, an African American man charged with assaulting a woman, being moved from jail to the courthouse under heavy guard for trial. Earlier mobs stormed the jail, deadly clashes followed, and martial law was imposed for several days.
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Savannah
Walter Lee
Court House
Lee
Americus Masons to Attend District Meet in Columbus
Americus Masons of Wells Chapter No. 42 R A M will attend the district meeting in Columbus on Monday July 2. A party of 33 ME Yerby J J Adkins B H Edge and J A Hartzog will travel by automobile, and more members are expected to join.
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Americus Masons
Wells Chapter
Columbus
ME. Yerby
J. J. Adkins
H. Edge
J. A. Hartzog
Fight Between Express Companies Not Settled
Valdosta June 29 It is understood the contractors for the road paving from Lake Park to the Florida line near completion will bid to finish from Dasher Station to Lake Park The commissioners have not yet acted on the proposal and the dispute between express companies remains unresolved.
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Valdosta
Lake Park
Florida Line
Dasher Station
Indictments Against Union Leaders Quashed
Washington June 29 The Department of Justice announced that Attorney General Daugherty moved in the Federal court at Indianapolis to not press the long standing indictments against union leaders and certain corporations charging conspiracy to restrain trade in bituminous coal production and sale.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Indianapolis
Fight Between Express Companies Still On
Valdosta June 29 Apparent ly the fight between the two express companies in Georgia for business has not yet been settled and shippers complain of inconveniences caused by this contention for business The Chamber of Commerce forwarded a letter to the Interstate Commerce Commission asking enforcement of the ruling permitting shippers the privilege of routing their own shipments A
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Valdosta
Georgia
Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Plains Mourns H. T. Jennings 67 in Death
H T Jennings a longtime Plains resident died at his home after a six week illness. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with Rev J E O Quinn presiding. Interment was in Lebanon cemetery. Surviving are his widow Anna Mathis Jennings a son R L Jennings a granddaughter Lynette Jennings five sisters and three brothers. Jennings helped found Plains and contributed to church civic and social life.
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Lebanon
Anna Mathis Jennings
R. L. Jennings
Lynette Jennings
Plains
T. W. Walters
B. T., Clark
J. C. McLendon
Julia Stevens
Ashburn
Sallie Moore
Baptist Church
Dag
Georgians to Meet in Atlanta for Thursday Conference
Georgia representatives from all sections will convene in Atlanta Thursday to discuss a balanced agriculture system. The assembly, at the Chamber of Commerce, is led by W. G. Sutlive with speakers including Clifford Walker, J. J. Brown, and Andrew M. Soule, plus editors and business leaders from Savannah, Macon, Augusta, Atlanta and elsewhere.
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Atlanta
Georgia
George T. Betts
The
Georgia Association
Chamber of Commerce
W. G. Sutlive
Savannah
Georgia Press Association
General Assembly
Clifford Walker
J. J. Brown
Andrew M. Soule
State College of Agriculture
Macon
Augusta
Wilkes Sensational Catch Highlights Bainbridge Game
Bassinger Texas left-hander imported by Bradley Hoge in his first Americus appearance allowed seven hits two passes and one batters while fanning six in a 4-1 loss to Bainbridge before 465 fans at Americas Playground. A standout play featured Wilkes’ running grab over third. Bainbridge built early lead with errors and hits, Americus tallied in the second, and Bainbridge added two more in the third. The decisive moment near the end was a strong defensive sequence Pantone Dewis Cox preventing another score as Gibson was thrown out at the plate.
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Bassinger
Texas
Wonder
Bradley Hoge
Bainbridge
Americas Playground
Bue
Pantone
Americas Bey
Harmon
Wilkes
Oes
Brown
Sheppard
Walton
Swan
Dewis
Cox
Gibson
Grand Secretary McCann to Visit Wells Chapter Masons
H R McCann grand secretary of the Georgia Royal Arch Masons will visit Americas Friday night as guest of Wells Chapter No 42 R A M He assists in conferring the Council degrees and about 25 candidates are ready for the work A special program of festivities has been arranged by High Priest Sam H Edge and officers of the chapter
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ER. H. McCann
Grand Chapter
Georgia
Royal Arch Masons
Americas
Wells
McCann
Sam H. Edge
Mrs Livingston Leaves Georgia for Florida Residence
Mists Lottie Livingston plans to move to Clearwater Florida after accepting a post with Judge LeRoy Brandon. She has served Americus for years and is remembered for faithful service. Her son J R Livingston, visiting Talbotton relatives, will join her in Clearwater soon.
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Lottie Livingston
Ter
Lottie
Clearwater
Fla
Livingston
LeRoy Brandon
Americus
J. R. Livingston
Talbotton
Feast of St Peter at Calvary Church Services
Feast at St Peter observed at Calvary Church with Hoy communion at 9 a.m. and evening prayer at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 29. The schedule lists two services for observance of the feast.
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ST. Peter
Calvary Church
Gibbons Outranks Dempsey Yet Former Contender Sets Bar
New York June 28 Tommy Gibbons of St Paul heavy weight faces Jack Dempsey in Shelby Montana on July 4 in a bout likened to the Corbett Sullivan clash of 1892. Gibbons, a clever master boxer and light heavy who may not match Dempsey's power, is framed as a worthy challenger as fans compare the era’s champ to old legends and await the potential upset.
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New York
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Shelby
Montana
Jack Dempsey
Jim’ Corbett
John IL. Sullivan
New Orleans
Gibbons
Dempsey Sey
Mike
Phantom
Tommy
Depsey
Corbett
Sullivan
Dempsey
Jim
Sllivan
John
Ee Dempsey
Lissa
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ST. Louks
Frank Lanier
Frank Sheffield
Pocatello
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Borah
Ponctello
Federal
H. T. Jennings
Texas Wonder
Cann
Masons
Grand Chapter of
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Florida
Sullivan-Corbett
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