Lott Webb Milner Named To Arrange Quarterly Lunch
The Americas and Sumter County Chamber of Commerce set a luncheon for April 8 at the Windsor Hotel. James W. Lott will head a committee including Cobb Milner and G C Webb to arrange details. A prominent business speaker is planned to deliver the principal address.
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McLean Denies Ties to Doheny Oil Deal
Washington March 12 Ho ward B McLean the Washington publisher testified before the Teapot Dome committee asserting no stock in Sinclair or Doheny oil firms and no personal dealings with Doheny. He acknowledged a friendship with Fall but denied involvement in Interior Department transactions and rejected rumors of a million dollar slush fund.
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Daugherty Probers to Begin Hearings
The special senate committee will begin its investigation of Attorney General Daugherty this afternoon. It was reported the oil interests influence in the Mexican revolution planned for inquiry at the opening session probably will give way to other undisclosed subjects.
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Heflin to Speak Here Thursday Afternoon
Senator Thomas J. Heflin of Alabama will address Americus for about an hour at 4 PM in the Rylander theater under the Sumter County Underwood-for-President club. He arrives at 3 13 PM and will be greeted at the Seaboard depot before a brief reception at the hotel.
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Cotton Planting Begins in Colquitt Moultrie Area
March 12. If the mild weather continues, cotton planting will start in the Moultrie section according to farm observers in Colquitt Moultrie.
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Bomb explodes at British legation in Athens
Athens March 12 a bomb exploded at the entrance of the British legation causing material damage but injuring nobody Greek officials apologized and said the act may have been staged to discredit the government
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Asparagus Becomes Notable Crop in Terrell County
In Dawson on March 12 the rise of asparagus farming in Terrell County is noted as promising. Beginning with Dr. J G Dean and Mr Carl Melton, 65 acres lead, with others like B M Davidson 30 acres and Walter Mercer 20 acres among planters. The crop sells well, yielding about 40 crates per acre and profitable after shipping costs.
Fort and committee gratified over Underwood victory
The Sumter County Underwood committee reports a gratifying Alabama primary victory for Senator Oscar W Underwood. Major James A Fort notes strong support from Birmingham Montgomery Albany Selma and Mobile workers and farmers who cast ballots in his favor. Final counts may show even larger margins in Jefferson county and agricultural regions from Muscle Shoals to Mobile Bay as laborers defend his record.
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Dawson May Get Cotton Mill Soon
Dawson, March 12. A letter from Lamar Yeomans argues Dawson’s chances for a cotton mill are brighter, citing a Southern shift by cotton manufacturers and a Philadelphia student in textile engineering. Yeomans notes a Massachusetts and South survey article highlighting cheaper transport and living costs as factors favoring southern sites.
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Shebas Beg Sheiks for Molar Imprints
In San Antonio Texas on March 12 warrants were sworn charging assault against Joseph Lorianzo and Anthony Gallo. The two young men allegedly bit the necks of Josephine and Maria Flores after a party, leaving molar marks as supposed evidence of neck biting after social necking.
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Underwood Leads Alabama in Presidential Primary Sweep
Late returns show Senator Oscar W. Underwood winning Alabama by about 20,000 votes across industrial and rural areas. In Jefferson county he led Musgrove by roughly 1,200, with 6,556 for Underwood, 5,041 for Musgrove, and 504 for Dinsmore in 106 boxes.
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Killer of gland robber granted bail in Heaton case
William Gates released on a $1,000 bond after arraignment in police court for murder in the Thirty-fourth street shooting death of Richard H. Heaton. The case was continued to March 15. Theater organist and Heaton ally Hegge C. Conrad faced $5,000 bond on conspiracy in the kidnapping tied to Gates' capture and the planned operation.
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Immediate tax relief unlikely despite president's push
Washington reports little hope for quick action on a 25 percent personal income tax cut sought by President Cooknge. House leaders blocked efforts to originate the measure, saying it cannot pass as a separate bill this late, and a unanimous consent agreement seems unlikely before the revenue bill's deadline.
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Rep Knutson on Serv Charge in Court
Rep Knutson of Minnesota was arrested after a confrontation near a police court in Ar identifi. He appeared in court and the case was continued as police noted a parked automobile involved. The district attorney seeks bonds of at least 5,000 dollars for each prisoner amid a crowded cell block. Knutson serves his fourth term and is former Republican Whip and current chairman of the Pensions committee.
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End of Cold Spell in Sight Seen by Warner Forecast
Atlanta reports warmer temperatures as the cold spell nears its end for the south while the north and New England endure gale force winds and heavy snow. Five deaths in New York, two in Philadelphia, one in Maryland are linked to the storm. A 72 mile an hour wind hit Atlantic City yesterday. telegraph and rail links in Virginia suffer disruption.
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Trains Halt Nationwide Minute for Alfred E. Smith
New York March 12 All trains on the central lines halted at 3 o clock for one minute in memory of Alfred E Smith president of the United States who was killed when struck by a horse Saturday Mrs Smith arrived for the funeral after a record breaking run on a special train in Los Angeles
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Peach Blossom Festival Invites Waycross Citizens
Waycross residents are urged to attend the Peach Blossom Festival in Fort Valley on March 27. The event, among the South’s largest, drew 15 000 attendees last year from across the United States including Michigan, Washington New York and California. A Georgia peach tree scene stood out among the displays.
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Dial Seeks End to Cotton Trading Bill Debate
Senator Dial of South Carolina urged the Senate to relieve the Agriculture Committee from further consideration of his cotton trading bill. The measure was reportedly opposed in committee by several senators, including Republican Senator Norris of Nebraska, who denied any deliberate slowing of action.
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