06 May 1924
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1924
Page
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Charles Douglas chief counsel for Joan Philips of Thomasville Ga and five others face trial charged with government fraud in lumber surplus sale. Defense argues Philips Stephens contract was outright purchase giving liberty to sell lumber at a price it chose.
On May 6 the Senate floor saw Republican organization leaders say they would not object to continuing the inquiries into the Internal Revenue Service and Secretary Mellon. The debate followed consideration of Senator Jones's resolution to authorize special counsel and other agents for the committee's investigations.
Senate Republicans at a party conference agreed to push for a maximum 32 percent surtax on revenue measures but authorized compromise up to 37.5 percent if needed. Insurgent Republicans who aided the Democrats were absent from the gathering.
In Columbia on May 6 McAdoo forces secured 82 delegates from 18 counties with direct instructions to back McAdoo for the national Democratic convention. An additional 142 delegates from 19 counties were chosen by conventions that refused instruction but adopted pro McAdoo resolutions. The state convention is set for May 20.
From 922 precincts reporting 497 favored McAdoo for presidential nomination while 92 backed Underwood and 838 were non‑committal. County conventions to pick 1,256 delegates to the state convention will be held tomorrow. Republicans endorsed Coolidge for president and Creager for vice president, with Bailey of the Republican organization confirming broad support.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ernest Osbourne, former Griffin Georgia State League star hurler, was claimed by Brooklyn via the waiver route today, May 6, in a Brooklyn roster move.
A recently released Sumter county chain gang inmate known as Man-Eater is jailed in the city barracks for thirty days or a $15 fine after being caught by Chief Bragg for taking part in a rock attack on a smaller Negro near the chief’s home. Police seek other participants and expect more arrests. Mayor Poole presided as recorder and remarked that when the sentence ends peaches will be in season and he may have food other than men.
The armed revolt spreading from Santa Clara has reached Oriente and Mantanzas with about 150 in arms in Oriente and 200 in Santa Clara. Three small bands operate in Havana province while Mantanzas hosts about six rebels. Soldiers pursue all rebels as authorities report the spread.
Havana May 6 The revolutionary movement that began last week in Santa Clara has spread to Oriene Province with about 150 men revolting in Baire a historic town near Santiago de Cuba. The government sent soldiers to pursue the rebels and plans to seek extradition from the United States of veterans leaders.
Secretary Henry Everett of the Chamber of Commerce announced that the Atlanta and Americas Short Line Highway between Atlanta and Americus is practically assured. The 71 mile shorter route will be improved from Thomaston to Griffin using a $40,000 Upson County bond issue to remove grades. Contracts have been let, Scott and Chambers winning the job under State Highway Department direction, with Hawkinsville firm rebuilding a section and starting work immediately.
President Coolidge today stated that he finds some amendments added by the senate to the pending tax bill undesirable. He signaled opposition to certain provisions and indicated concerns over potential effects on fiscal policy. Further action from the administration was anticipated.
At Atlanta on May 6 Governor Clifford Walker will inaugurate the 20th annual convention of the National Tuberculosis Association with about 1,500 local branches represented by delegates from every state. The public session marks the formal start of the gathering.
In Alaska on May 6 searchers seek Major Frederick Martin the missing American world flight commander. Meanwhile three other army aviators are prepared to depart from Atka Island for Attu Island 550 miles distant in the western Aleutian group.
Evans county farmers sold poultry to Seaboard Air Line pickup cars on May 6. Totals by station include Belleville 107 pounds bringing 60.70, Claxton 850 pounds earning 163.55, Daisy 392 pounds delivering 79.59. County receipts on the first trip were 270.42, compared with 305.75 on this trip.
Edward Doheny Jr. appeared before a federal grand jury in Washington to answer charges of fraud related to naval oil leases. He was in the room eight minutes, then told to remain at call as testimony from his father surfaced about a satchel carrying 100000 dollars lent to Albert B. Fall in 1921.
El Paso Texas May 6 The El Paso National Bank failed today a major Southwestern institution. Officials cited excessive frozen papers among assets as the reason. The collapse may gravely affect many local concerns and businesses dependent on the bank.
Valdosta May 6 The 1924 commencement at Eleventh District A M school in Douglas starts Sunday May 18 with Rev Scott Wallace of Valdosta Presbyterian church delivering the sermon. Graduation exercises and the literary address by State Superintendent N H Ballard close the event on Tuesday May 20. The year's work surpasses all prior efforts and Prof Thrash and colleagues receive public praise.
Mrs Ce lia Cooney nicknamed the bobbed hair bandit and her husband Edward Cooney were sentenced to 10 to 20 years each. She received Auburn Prison and he Sing Sing after pleading guilty to assault and robbery. The pair were arrested in Jacksonville on April 21. They sought separate confinement but hoped for a shared fate.
At Springfield Massachusetts on May 6 Lorenzo King urged stronger supervision of the large negro migration from the south. A resolution for Episcopal residences and northern bishops was referred for study. President William B. McCutcheon urged united church action for universal peace. Prohibition measures dominated debate including stricter enforcement and deportation proposals for violators.
Douglas Georgia May 6 The city council the Kiwanis Club county agent the Woman's Club bankers tobacco growers and warehousemen and editors extend an invitation to members of the Georgia Weekly and Daily Press Association to spend Monday July 21 in Douglas while en route to Waycross for the annual Georgia Press Association meeting which convenes July 21 and runs three days.
Americus health authorities issued new orders governing sales of milk and cream to be enforced from May 10. Signed by Dr S F Stapleton Dr J W Payne and Dr J W Chambliss, the notice directs retailers cafes markets and hotels to obtain permits from the city clerk and have producers premises tuberculin tested and inspected by officials by the tenth of the month or face prohibition.
Macon, May 6. Registration for the general election November 4 and the state primary September 10 will close Thursday, May 8, says Usher T Winslett, tax collector. Those who voted in the Feb 14 primary may be qualified without further registration if 1928 general taxes are paid. Special elections may occur if any are held.
Huntsville May 6. Merrimack Manufacturing company advances its plan to turn Merrimack into a model industrial town. Over 400 houses are being repainted, streets graded, and concrete sidewalks laid on several streets. Dr Lars Grote former health officer leads health operations.
Prof R H J DeLoach returns to Americus and Sumter County next week for a series of dusting cotton with calcium arsenate lectures. George O Marshall, county farm demonstration agent, says sessions target negro farmers and tenants with equal access for whites, seating arranged by race. Schedule covers Gatewood, Leslie, Shipp, Plains with times May 14 and 15. Union High to host all attending negros and whites at designated meetings.
May 6 Claxton report: S. Smith, who electrified the district by entering the race, says he is now preparing a platform and expects to publish it next week. He aims to push a strong campaign and press forward without delay.
Griffin May 6 Chief J J Powell of the local fire department will begin the regular spring inspections of buildings in the city business district. He urges merchants and property owners to cooperate to reduce the fire hazard. His report notes the April total shows eleven 4 one cents.
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