01 Mar 1924
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1924
Page
1
Cleveland native Newton D. Baker, former War Secretary, shuns talk of a presidential bid. A book-loving, modest man who rides streetcars, he focuses on family garden plans and his hobby of reading, while neighbors note his unassuming demeanor and past public service.
R P Ewing president of the Americus Lions club reports on the Southwestern section Lions Club International meeting in Albany with International President John S Noel as guest. G A Anderson also attended as secretary. Delegates from seventeen of nineteen clubs in the Georgia Alabama Florida district participated in a highly successful gathering.
The Chatham Democratic executive committee will meet today to consider a referendum on the fee system for paying county officers and a petition to change how members of the board of education are elected. The county primary is expected March 19, possibly moved earlier to avoid conflicts with state and local contests.
D R James alias James A Delaney, ex convict, 65, freed in Richmond Va on a $700 false pretenses charge against W H Miles Shoe Co, held for Dry Branch Ga to answer bigamy after marrying Alma Tharp of Macon Oct 17 1923 while his Tyler Tex wife and two children remained. He was arrested at a Macon hotel while honeymooning, traced by the shoe firm over travels for other firms violating his contract.
Oklahoma City March 1 Police used officers to restore order at the Democratic state central committee gathering. An uproar over credentials committee naming led to confrontations as Ed M. Semans chairman faced interruption from John Logan Tulsa county chair. Logan resisted, Semans stood by appointments, and officers separated the combatants amid jeers.
In Pelham Georgia on March 1 three or four passengers were slightly hurt and several others shaken when the rear day coach and pullman of the Atlantic Coast Line train from Thomasville to Albany derailed about a mile south of Meigs. A broken rail was said to have caused the trouble. The engine mail car and first passenger car passed over the defect without incident.
Four young men, returning from a dance, were in a street intersection collision. Walter Gorman of San Antonio, a student at Atlanta Dental College, died. Frank Matthews of Atlanta was seriously injured. Two others were slightly hurt.
The Woman's Baptist Missionary Union of the southwestern division will meet in Moultrie March 25 and 26 for a two day session and report of work accomplished in the various branches of missionary work. Mrs Charles F Cater of Quitman vice president of this division will be among the notable officers attending and the delegation is expected to be large. It is anticipated that every church within Friendship Baptist association will be represented by delegates and Mrs Lott and Mrs Maynard will be on the program. State workers M B James W J Meel Laura Lee Patrick and Julia Allen will discuss state work and reports to their departments. An unusual feature will be Miss Katherine Brown a returned missionary from China who will describe foreign missions and illustrate with clothing and emblems.
The revenue measure arrived in the senate today as the House approved the bill 408 to 8 after removing the democratic income tax schedule and accepting a Longworth compromise. Senate Finance Committee members signaled intent to speed up action but have not set a formal schedule.
March 1 Washington reports a new lead into the McLean telegrams after Oil Committee inquiry uncovers a message traced to the old Department of Justice code. Mary Duckstein, former secretary to Burns, deciphered message suggests Burns worried about the McLean probe. Burns denies involvement but hints McLean may be on his agent list.
S Klontz a small retailer was charged with tobacco tax law violation in Atlanta municipal court. The state withdrew the case after he paid court costs and was ordered to pay tax on cigars and cigarettes sold since January 1 for stamps revénue compliance.
Fayetteville Ga March 1 for the first time a woman has announced for a county office. March 19 was set as the primary date at an executive committee meeting. The woman faces strong opposition from eight other candidates including a blind man.
In Savannah on March 1 little Margaret Hood, daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Hood of Avondale, was seriously burned when her dress caught fire from an open grate. Attending physicians described her condition as extremely critical.
Former Veterans Bureau chief Charles R Forbes welcomed yesterday’s Chicago indictments. He said he faces the charges with a clear conscience and will present his case before a fair court and jury. He denounced the case as a hell engendered conspiracy against his honor and said he will not flee to Florida.
James A Fort announces United States Senator Thomas J Heflin of Alabama will visit Americus to support Senator Underwood for president. Heflin speaks Thursday March 13 at 4 pm, with a reception to follow at the Windsor Hotel. He will also speak in Savannah March 12 for Underwood.
Eight people are dead and about one hundred injured after an explosion at the Nixon Nitrate Works in Nixon New Brunswick area. Fire departments responded after the blast broke windows citywide and blew doors from hinges.
A Belgian steamer named Chilier sailing from Antwerp to Savannah is overdue by almost a month. Wireless contact with the vessel has failed and no reports have been received from any source.
Atlanta March 1 The Statesboro Telephone Company of Stateboro filed a petition with the Georgia Public Service Commission seeking authority to issue 65000 dollars in common capital stock. A hearing on the petition will be held at the commission's next March meeting.
In Soperton Georgia on a Sunday shooting occurred ten miles from town over a misunderstanding involving a woman. Charles Jenkins was killed while seated in his car and Lewis Phillips is jailed in Treutlin County. Horace Jenkins, the deceased’s brother, says the shooting followed an attempt at explanation. Both men were prominent in the county.
Dr Wini field Scott Hall, a renowned authority on sex hygiene and eugenics, completed a series of six lectures in Columbus. He delivered the talks to high school students, sharing insights on health and social planning.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.