Neighbor Shot in Backyard Incident on Brown Street
D T Jennings, a well known Americas man, was shot and wounded in the back yard of R P Ewing at 217 Brown Street in dense darkness. The double barreled shotgun fired only No. 5 shot, leaving Jennings to seek help on Brown Street. Ewing expressed deep regret and said he did not recognize his neighbor during the shooting. Continued on Page Two.
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D. T. Jennings
Americas
R. P. Ewing
Brown Street
Jennings
Ewing
Cuban government seeks arms from United States
The Cuban government, facing violence in Santa Clara, asked Washington to buy arms and ammunition for Zayas forces. The State Department approved and sent the request to the War Department, which will supply the arms despite an embargo. Secretary Weeks is absent, and War Department officials would not disclose quantities, but indicated no trouble in fulfilling the order from surplus war stocks.
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Washington
Santa Clara
State Department
War Department
Weeks
Wounded Desperado Ends Life After Gun Battle
Littleton Colorado May 3 A wounded and tailed desperado known as Black Joe Russo escaped jail with Carmel Errizo. After leading a marshal on a road chase Russo shot himself in the temple ending the gunfight. Virgil Stephens city marshal pursued and wounded Russo before the fatal shot. Errigo surrendered and was held by the posse.
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Littleton
Ocolo
Black Joe’? Russo
Denver
Here
Carmel Errizo
Dusso
Errigo
Mexico
Virgil Stephens
Russo
Stephens
Typographical Error Hits Mississippi Auto License Tax
In Jackson on May 3 the discovery of a clerk’s substitution of maximum for minimum in the new auto mobile license tax law sparked fears that Mississippi would lose thousands in revenue this year. Assistant AG Elmer C. Sharp discussed filing a test case for Supreme Court review.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Elmer C. C. Sharp
Supreme Court
Coolidge Courtesy Move On Asiatic Exclusion
President Coolidge seeks to delay an effective date for Asiatic exclusion to be courteous to Japan while not opposing the bills barring aliens ineligible to citizenship from the limited states. Senate and house conferees made no decision on the exclusion provision and faced a possible night session as talks continued.
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Washington
Coolidge
Japan
Senate
House
Auto tag revenues rise sharply in Georgia for 1924
Atlanta May 3. Through April 30 the secretary of state's automobile department collected 2 117 156 83 in tag licenses for 1924, exceeding 1923 by 301 001 19 and nearing last year's full total. Projections suggest total 1924 receipts will surpass 2 500 000 as about 15 percent of vehicles remain delinquent. delinquent payers face 20 percent extra. the revenue department began Jan 1 to collect delinquent taxes and takes over May 1 for autos.
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Atlanta
Automobile Department
State Revenue Department
Randolp Williams Accident Victim at Bicycle Crash
Randolph Williams, a Times Recorder carrier boy, fell from a bicycle near Freeman bicycle shop and ruptured an artery in his left hand while spraining his wrist. He is the son of Mr and Mrs D Williams and was described as a likeable youth with many friends. He is expected to resume duties within a few days.
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Randolph Williams
Times-Recorder
D. Williams
Freeman
White Leghorns Pay Dividends in Cordele Farm
Twenty Wyneff variety white leghorn hens bought February 18 by a Cordele dairyman laid 210 eggs in rest of February, 480 eggs in March, and 482 in April, averaging fifteen eggs daily since purchase.
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Cordele
Moor Martin Seen Heading Northwest Beyond Chignie Lake
Alaska dispatch reports natives sighted Major Frederick Martin the missing aviator headed northwest beyond Chignie Lake and False Pass toward the Bering Sea. Wireless alerts extended to vessels in the northern sea as search parties assemble along the rock shore. Three additional planes are ordered to depart for Atka Island, about 350 miles west of Dutch Harbor.
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False Pass
Alaska
Alaskan Peninsular
Frederick Martin
Chignik Lakes
Bering Sea
Rock Bering
Atka Island
Dutch Harbor
Central Announces Schedule Changes for Americus Station
Channing White of Central of Georgia announces May 4 schedule changes affecting Americus arrivals. Southland Train 33 from Cincinnati Atlanta Chicago arrives 3 45 am instead of 2 10. Train 11 from Atlanta Macon arrives 5 29 am instead of 5 14. Train 8 from Albany arrives 6 34 am instead of 6 57. Train 6 from Albany Montgomery arrives 1 55 pm instead of 1 51. Train 5 from Atlanta Macon arrives 2 15 pm instead of 2 27. Dixie Limited and Floridan tourist trains discontinued. Columbus local extended Cols Albany via Americus.
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Channing White
Americus
Central of Georgia Railroad
Americus Station
Southland
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Chicago
Ameicus
Macon
Albany
Montgomery
Times-Recorder
Columbus
Amercus
Parker denies allegation by Aliens Attorney
Louisiana Governor Parker rejects a claim by George Gulotta, attorney for six condemned men at Amite, who said the governor vowed to have them hanged if the people did not lynch them. Gulotta says an application for a writ of habeas corpus will be filed Monday to seek a death stay.
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Baton Rouge
Parker
George Gulotta
Amite
Gulotta
Frederick Frederick Killed In Auto Accident Near Marshallville
Americas relatives learned of the fatal auto crash near Marksallville that killed T. R. Frederick, Macon county business leader, while returning from a business trip between Marshallville and Montezuma. Persal Baldwin survived with a sprained back and bruises. Frederick’s body was recovered hours after the wreck. Funeral set for Sunday at 3 p.m. in Marshallville. many Americas residents expected to attend.
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Americas
Marksallville
T. R. Frederick
Macon County
Persal Baldwin
Frederick
Marshallville
Montezuma
Persal
Davenport
Lawson Stapleton
Woodruff Visits Sumter Voters in Georgia PSC Bid
Albert J. Woodruff, candidate for the Georgia Public Service Commission, toured Sumter county voters in Americas as part of his campaign. He has visited forty three counties, reporting satisfaction with his efforts and advocating propan and equitable adjustments in freight rates and a marketing system to restore Georgia business to prewar stability.
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Albert J. Woodruff
Georgia Public Service Commission
Americas
Sumter County
Mr. Woodruff
Decatur
Georgia
New Weevil Poison Formula Free From Farmers
W H Cooper of Route 5 in town says dry weather halted cotton work and shares a boll weevil poison mix tested in Jackson County. The formula uses calcium arsenate ten pounds saccharine one ounce ice cream powder two packages molasses two gallons water eight gallons. mix saccharine and ice cream powder in hot water before combining. One gallon covers an acre or more and keep the mixture stirred during application.
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Tifton
W. H. Cooper
Route 5
Cooper
Jackson County
Burson Pension Bill Vetoed by President Coolidge
President Coolidge vetoed the Bursum omnibus pension bill citing economy concerns. He argued the measure would unwarranted drain the treasury and vetoed it today in Washington on May 3.
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Washington
Coolidge
Treasury
Contempt proceedings discussed for Blair Coan in Wheeler case
Senator Walsh proposed contempt proceedings against Blair Coan a key witness in the Senate oil committee inquiry into Senator Wheeler. The move follows reports Coan said he found Montana evidence justifying Wheeler's indictment.
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Walsh
Wheeler
Washington
Blair Coan
Senate
Senate Today
Oil Committee
Coan
Montana
Initiation Planned for La Societe 40 Hommes et Chevaux
Robert C. Lane of John D. Mathis Post announces the locale Voiture will be organized in Americus on Thursday afternoon with a public initiation from 4 to 5 o'clock. Final arrangements to be completed at the post meeting Monday at 7:30 in the courthouse. Fifty Columbus members expected to attend with paraphernalia.
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Robert C. Lane
John D. Mathis
American Legion
la Societe 40
la Societe 40 Hommes Et
Sumter Teachers 100 Percent Organized in Georgia Association
Sumter rural schools and Americas independent system enroll 100 percent as members of the Georgia Education Association. Savannah convention coverage lists year’s enrolled principals and superintendents, including Thalean Miss Ilah Burch Plains E. L. Bridges Andersonville J. M. Lanier Union Leslie J. M. Harvey New Era D. C. Burl Pleasant Grove A. B. Phillips Thompson Lysian C. A. Phillips Huntington W. T. Mackey Concord Miss Ida Ward Shilo h Mrs J Sellars.
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Sumter
Georgia Education Association
Savannah
Association
Thalean
Ilah Burch
Plains
E. L. Bridges
Andersonville
J. M. Lanier
Union
Leslie
J. M. Harvey
New Era
D. C. Burl
Pleasant Grove
A. B. Phillips
Thompson
Lysian
C. A. Phillips
Huntington
W. T. Mackey
Concord
Ida Ward
Shiloh
Sellars
New Pension Law Faces General Strike in Argentina
Buenos Aires on May 3 reports President De Alvear confronting a choice to delay enforcing the new pension law or endure a nationwide strike. The law requires a 5 percent salary cut to fund pensions with employers matching the cut. Strikes and work stoppages have begun in several cities.
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Buenos Aires
DeAlvear
Coolidge Accepts Invite to Confederate Memorial Day
President Coolidge told a Virginia delegation he would like to attend the Confederate Memorial day ceremonies in Arlington on May 25, but gave no firm reply. Secretary of War Weeks would represent the president if he cannot attend.
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Washington
Coolidge
United Confederate Veterans
Arlingtton
Glass
Valley of Virginia
Winchester
Secretary of War Weeks
Sorrowing Citizens Mourn for Gen Garr
Durham mourns General Julian S. Garr as long lines form to glimpse the body arriving from Chicago. Citizens including Confederate veterans and elderly Black residents recall his life of service. Funeral set for Sunday at 3 30 p m from the Durham home.
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Durham
N. C
Julian S. Garr
Chicago
Alleged blackmailer found guilty in Edsel Ford extortion case
Vaslav Simek, 26, Prague graduate, was found by a recorder's court jury in Detroit on charges of attempting to extort 1 050 000 dollars from Edsel Ford. He faces up to two years in prison and will be sentenced next week. Simek claimed his landlady coerced him into writing the threats.
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Detroit
Vaslav_ Simek
University of Prague
Recorder’s Court
Edsel Ford
Simek
Ford
Zayas Leaves Havana for Santa Clara in Crisis
President Zayas departed Havana secretly with Interior Secretary Iturradale and General Herrero for Santa Clara province where armed rebels threaten. They aim to assess the scene in Cienguegos, amid anti Zayas and anti reelection unrest, though officials say no increased danger is implied.
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Zaya
Santa Clara
Havana
Zayas
Interior
Iturradale
General Herrero
Cienguegos
Delatore
De Loach 10 Return Here For Lectures
R H J De Loach will visit Americus and Sumter county to lecture farmers on boll weevil control through early poisoning methods. George O Marshall and the Chamber of Commerce have arranged the second visit with lectures set for May 14 and 15 at multiple county sites for mixed audiences. No charge, expenses borne by local business and farmers. Requests for services to be filed with the Chamber or Marshall. exact lecture hours and communities to be announced.
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R. H. J. DeLoach
Americus
Summer County
George O. Marshall
The
Americas
Sumter County
de Loach
Chamber of Commerce
DeLoach
Singing Scheduled at Aggie Sunday at 2:30
The regular first Sunday singing is set for Sunday afternoon at the Agricultural college. It is expected that many visitors will attend as usual with the singing led by Chief John T. Bris. The event begins promptly at 2:30.
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the Agricultural College
John T. Br
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