No Cuorah Present for Senate Session
Washington May 1 So many investigations and hearings are being made in Washington today that the senate sergeant at arms was forced to invade some chambers to round up a sufficient number of members to carry on the business of the floor where the tax bill is under consideration. Hoping to get an early start Chairman Smoot of the finance committee obtained consent to convene an hour earlier. Two roll calls failed to bring a quorum. After two minutes the quorum number appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Smoot
Finance Committee
ABE BUZZARD LEAVES PRISON AFTER 22 YEARS
Philadelphia May 1 Alike Buzzard once one of the Welch mountain region's most desperate desperadoes has spent forty two years behind bars. He was released from the Eastern State Penitentiary on Thursday as his thirteen year sentence expired. Buzzard is 72 today and plans to become a prison evangelist, devoting the rest of his life to aiding convicts after studying theology and the Scriptures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Buzzard
Welch Mountain
Pennylvania
Eastern State — Penitentiary
Lytle Ordered to Pay Alimony for 20 Years
In Fulton superior court Judge E D Thomas awarded Mrs Margaret Lytle alimony of 45 dollars monthly to last until their child turns 21. The decree followed Mrs Lytle's cross bill amid claims of cruel treatment and threats with a butcher knife. Lytle, son of Louise Lytle, previously with the state highway department and linked to The Jeffersonian and The Columbia Sentinel, reportedly paid no temporary alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Fulton Superior Court
Stanley Lytle
Louise Lytle
Jeffersonian
Columbia Sentinel
Thomas E. Watson
Margaret ,Lytle
E. D. Thomas
Will Examine Her Sanity
New York May 1 Examinations of the mental condition of Celie Cooney and her husband Edward are to be conducted by two commissions appointed by County Judge Martin in Brooklyn today. The move follows reports that Cooney’s father died in an insane asylum ten years ago and that the prisoner shows mental deficiency. Judge Martin also ordered a commission to examine Cooney after a motion to set aside her guilty plea to pursue a temporary insanity defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Celie Cooney
Edward
Martin
Brooklyn
Cooney
Walker to face opposition over tax reform push
Atlanta May 1 Governor Walker is likely to press the legislature again on income tax bills. He faces opposition likely to align candidates around issues from the recent state convention in Atlanta, signaling a clear split on his tax reform agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Walker
Floridan and Dixie Limit Trains Discontinued For Season
The Floridan and the Dixie Limited tourist trains through Americus on the Central of Georgia railroad have been discontinued for the season. The last run was Tuesday the Floridan heading north. Officials expect restoration next fall as the specials proved a great success and drew many riders. The Floridan had become bidirectional on some days last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Central of Georgia Railroad
Floridan
Playground work advances in Columbus plans
Columbus plans for the playground and recreation program move ahead as W. J. Cartier, director of recreation, maps groundwork and equipment needs ahead of the June opening. Training class plans are prepared, with most instructors chosen, signaling a successful course to begin next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
W. J. Cartier
Indiana Governor Dons Prison Uniform in Atlanta
Warren T. McCray former Indiana governor convicted of mail fraud begins a 10 year sentence at the federal prison in Atlanta. He will be photographed fingerprinted examined issued a blue denim uniform and assigned a temporary cell. Hair shaving is no longer practiced and all prisoners must bathe on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Warren T. McCray
Indiana
Sympathy for tornado victims voiced by former Indiana governor
Warren McCray, ex governor of Indiana, expressed sympathy for southern tornado victims before his federal penitentiary transfer in Atlanta. He spoke at Rome during a brief train stop from Indianapolis and contrasted the tragedy with his trial news. A second prisoner escaped from Ohio officials while being moved to the penitentiary near Shelbyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
South
Warren McCray
Indiana
Rome
Indianapolis
Shelbyville
Tenn
Child Welfare Clinic Set to Open May 7 in Columbus
The fifth Child Welfare Clinic will be opened May 7 by the Public Health Nurse Association at the North Highlands Methodist church located at Third avenue and Thirty-first street. Doctors C. D. Johnson and R. F. Johnson will conduct the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Public Health Nurse Association
North Highlands Methodist Church
Third Avenue
Thirty-first Street
C. D. Johnson
R. F. Johnson
Barn Blown Down on Burke Plantation Mules Unhurt
Early dispatches report a high wind at the former John W. Burke plantation in Lee county destroying a large barn. Although many fences and trees were damaged nearby, the barn collapse left all but a few pigs uninjured, and no other major losses noted in that area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
John W. Burke
Lee County
L. G. Council
Americus
Mr. Council
Twenty
Southeast tornado disaster toll rises across six states
ATLANTA May 1. A massive storm system left at least 95 dead and over 20 missing with about 500 injured and hundreds homeless. Tornadoes struck sever al areas in South Carolina Georgia Alabama North Carolina Virginia Louisiana and Arkansas, causing an estimated 10 million dollars in damage as wires and roads failed. Early reports list 66 dead in South Carolina 18 in Georgia 11 in Alabama 3 in North Carolina 1 in Louisiana and 1 in Arkansas with more casualties expected as isolated communities struggle to contact responders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southeast
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
North Carolina
Virginia
Louisiana
Arkansas
Body of Gen Carr En Route Home from Chicago
General Julian S. Carr former commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans died in Chicago from pneumonia. His body left at 1 p.m. for Durham North Carolina via Washington on the Baltimore and Ohio and Seaboard Air Line. Funeral date set for next Monday. Mrs H C Flowers, Carr�s daughter, reported from the hotel in Chicago and said many messages from friends poured in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Julian S. Carr
United Confederate Veterans
Durham N. C
H. C. Flowers
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Washington
Durham
Seaboard Air Line
Eleven Negroes Die In Thompson Storm In Alabama
Eleven negroes were killed outright during Tuesdays storm at Thompson Alabama when most of the town's black section was destroyed. Thompson lies on the Central of Georgia railroad about ten miles from Eufaula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eufaula
Ala
Thompson
Central of Georgia
Major Fred Martin Wigsing At Chignik Cordova Alaska May Day
Cordova Alaska May 1 At 2 25 today nothing had been heard though in constant wireless communication with the whole of the North Pacific concerning the fate of Major Frederick Martin commander of the United States around the world flight Radio transmitters from the cannery stations on the coast of West Chignik whence he flew yesterday are expected to open at 9 o clock when it was hoped to hear news of him through them
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova
Alaska
North Pacific
Frederick Martin
United States
West Chignik
Farm conditions in Sixth District slow, weather cited
Adverse weather slowed farm operations and hurt wholesale and retail trade in the Sixth Federal Reserve district during March. The Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank said delayed spring crop preparations held back agricultural and business activity, though early April weather improved prospects and allowed more field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Sixth
Federal Reserve District
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank
Memorial services at Agnes Scott honor two longtime leaders
Memorial Services were held at Agnes Scott College in Decatur for Dr. F. H. Gaines and Dr. J. D. M. Armistead who died about a year ago. Gaines led the college for its first 34 years and Armistead taught English for 17 years. Baccalaureate preacher will be Dr. John Robertson McMahon and the senior address by Bruce R. Payne with Commencement Day set for May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Agnes Scott College
F. H. Gaines
J. D. M. Armistead
Agnes Scott
John Robertson McMahon
First Presbyterian Church of
Montgomery
Alabama
Bruce R. Payne
George Peabody College For
Nashville
Wheeler Indicted Scope of Senate Inquiry Details Fee Promise
Washington May 1 A special senate committee heard that Senator Wheeler promised to "take care of" land permits for Gordon Campbell in Montana. Rhea a Colorado oil man testified Campbell said Wheeler would be paid for it. The indictment charged Wheeler with a fee for appearing before the Interior Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Wheeler
Montana
Gordon Campbell
Rhea
Colorado
Campbell
Interio Department
Blair Coan
Lockwood
National Committee
Coan
Wheeler Indictment Probe Leads Borah Committee Action
The Borah committee continues investigation into the Montana indictment against Senator Burton K. Wheeler a Democrat. Continued on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Borah Committee
Montana
Burton K. Wheeler
Grand Chapter Elects Johnson Grand High Priest of Georgia
In Macon on May 1 the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Georgia elected Early H. Johnson of Columbus as grand high priest. Other officers named include Sims of Atlanta grand king Lansburn Greens boro grand scribe Clarke Augusta grand treasurer McHan Macon grand secretary Simmons Kingston grand chaplain Taylor Cuthbert grand captain of host Swain Lily grand royal arch captain Graham Fort Gaines Mathews Jr Fort Valley Bass Atlanta and Wages Macon as grand sentinel. Retiring high priest Andrew Macon received the jewel. guest Kuhn of Kansas City and W Boor of Tennessee attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Early H. Johnson
Columbus
Royal Arch Masons of Georgia
City Hall
William A. Sims
Atlanta
Alvin E. Lansburn
Greensboro
Josiah T. Clarke
Augusta
Edgar A. McHan
William A. Simmons
Clarence H. Andrew
William F. Kuhn
Kansas City
W. Boor
Tennessee
Suwanee River Special Ends Season May 7
In railroad circles preparations are under way for upcoming train changes. The Suwanee River Special will make its last run for the season on May 7, to be discontinued until next winter. The Ohio Special is to be altered and the Royal Palm will assume summer duties with a near identical schedule into Valdosta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
Suwanee River
Vald
Mrs Hoffman Donates High School Library Books
Prof. J B Mathis announces a gift of sixteen valuable volumes from Mrs. Ella G Hoffman, former Americus resident. The books aim to bolster the high school library, with titles spanning history, literature, and science, reflecting Hoffman's long interest in Americus schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Mathis
Americus Schools
Ella G. Hoffman
Americus
Venetian Republic
Wm. C. Hazlitt
Seaboard States
Olmstead
Francis Bacon
Hamlin Garland
Lerine
Galloway
Dautrenier
Tarkington
Esquimes
Hutton
Hoffman
Keats
Schwab
Andrews
Mathis
Wellesley Hills
Mass
Lula Hay
Man Finds Quarter in Suit From Last Summer
A man discovers a lone quarter tucked in his old summer suit, sparking amusement as he recalls the season and the pockets that held small surprises. The moment highlights simple joys found in forgotten clothing from previous months.
United States Top Neurotic Nation Says Doctor
A well known doctor ranks the United States as the most neurotic country with Britain a close second in a provocative assessment of national temperament. The remark highlights perceived stress, anxiety, and cultural factors shaping behavior across the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Britain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louise Mobley
Henry Strickland
Pepiat
Brunswick
Barry Mazoe
Abe Buzzard
Central
Floridan and Dixie Limited
Ndiana
Burke Place
Gen. Carr
N. C
Fred Martin
Suadeon
Chignik
Cordova Wireless Station
Intrepid Flyer
FAP
Peserve Bank
Cfmnate Committee
Solon
Grand Chapter
Johnson
Royal Arch Masons
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!