08 May 1923
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1923
Page
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French court martial proceedings heard counsel for the prosecution demand a 15 year prison term and a 100 million mark fine for Baron Krupp Von Bohlen und Balbach, president of the Krupp works, with heavy sentences urged for the other plot leaders as well.
Shanghai May 8 two foreigners were killed in the bandit raid on the Peking Express train including Joseph Rothman a British subject and an unidentified American. Brigands split into groups with captives and scattered into the hills. Washington May 8 the Chinese government urged punitive measures to free foreigners held by the bandits and the State Department awaited the council of ministers action before further representations.
London May 8. Chancellor of the Exchequer Stanley Baldwin told the commons that the government regrets the precipitancy of the Franco Belgian reply to the German reparations note and plans to state its own view in a separate reply. He added that Italy is believed to be in accord with the British position.
Robert Sidney Hutchinson aged 56 dies Tuesday at 12 50 at 902 Forsyth street after a long illness. Funeral from Forsyth street residence at 3 Wednesday with Rev John M Cutler officiating. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Surviving are widow Lula two daughters E T Jones and F H Ricker father Rev A J Hutchinson Americus two brothers J W Hutchinson Dalton and J H Hutchinson Atlanta nephew Harold Hutchinson Macon. He was a longtime respected Americus resident and former Buchanan Hardware associate.
In Moultrie on May 8, county commissioners plan to establish a permanent bond commission to act with the board on selling bonds and distributing the proceeds, signaling a coordinated approach to debt financing for Colouist County projects.
Washington reported an official government estimate of China’s military-political power showing province level warlords command their own forces totaling about 1.2 billion men. The central Peking government controls not more than 10 percent.
A Florida legislative committee opened a probe into brutalities at privately run convict camps. Reports say nine convicts died at the Knabb camp in Baker county over the past year, with Mary Sheffield and her daughter killed by Warden Thompson last week.
Indianapolis May 8 Captain Michael Glenn head of the police traffic department urges closing a number of city streets at certain hours so children can use them as playgrounds. He asks partial daily street closures during summer when traffic is lightest. The recreation department has taken the suggestion under advisement.
Lee Street boys beat Church Street 4 to 2 in Friday afternoon play at the playground. Battery for Lee Street: Gatewood Swain and Heys. For Church Street: Peters and Jacobs. A second game is set for Monday afternoon at the playground and all are invited.
Dublin May 8 The hunted Irish rebel leader Eamon de Valera known as president of the Irish republic moves between villages with no fixed headquarters and a cabinet rarely with him. His irregular army avoids direct contact and his capture would threaten remaining resistance as truce rumors swirl.
In Evanston on May 8 a police officer sighted a horse up a tree and, after a “horse laugh” from HQ, the fire department lowered the animal to the ground. A rumor claimed the horse fell from a hay loft, but locals doubt this and think the horse climbed the tree.
The May 8 Southeastern crop report notes cotton chopping under way in South Georgia and Alabama while northern belts lag due to weather and labor shortages. Florida shows strong chopping, Tennessee acreage up, and tobacco planting active in Georgia and South Carolina with a notably advanced South Georgia area. Early Florida field conditions are excellent, strawberries and other truck crops moving, but labor shortages persist with daily departures of workers.
Reports describe Eamon de Valera as constantly protected by a small, efficient youth guard armed and skilled with firearms. A large network of devoted women acts as his intelligence service and interview conduit, moving questions and news across Ireland. Instances of near capture include warm hats found after a Dublin raid and a fox mistaken for the fugitive as soldiers closed in.
Sheriff Rogers of Jesup relays to Waycross police that a negro, unnamed, suspected of breaking into a local store and stealing clothing may be in Waycross. He is said to have taken shirts overalls and five suits.
A century since John Howard Payne wrote Home Sweet Home in London, celebrations unite England and America with a performance from Schenectady radio. Payne, born 1791 in New York, became a playwright and actor who faced debt before composing the enduring tune. He died in Tunis at 61 and was later buried in New York.
San Francisco weather broke forty year May records as the temperature climbed to 101 yesterday. The high marked a historic May reading for the city, reflecting a heat spell affecting the region and prompting local advisories.
The Coast Guard vessel Q-15, missing at sea since May 5, dropped anchor in Bayboro harbor St. Petersburg Florida, after rough seas but not in serious danger. It had sailed to Havana to join the fleet with General Coxe and 8-16 vessels nearby.
M R A E May 8 Grady Wilson eleven year old son of Homer Wilson died from injuries after being caught in the shafting of a grist mill yesterday. The body was badly mangled.
Moscow reports that exports to Great Britain have been halted as a British note reportedly nears completion, potentially breaking off diplomatic ties amid mounting tensions between the two nations.
Dr. Geo Guille conducts Bible conference at Presbyter Church studying Romans in the morning and Daniel prophecy at 7 45 p m in the evening with growing interest. He plans Thursday night Hebrews of Amelius talk and urges attendance as the series nears its close Friday night.
Leesburg May 8 J A Lipsey 61 wealthy banker farmer aid merchant died at his home Saturday morning Funeral services were held at 4 o clock Survivors include sisters M Carrie Lyons of Macon and Mrs L Bunkley of Leesburg His widow died eighteen years ago He was a director at Bank of Lees and once its president The deceased banker was a man of substantial means
In Deal England seven of nine American survivors won their matches today as the British amateur golf championship advanced. The Americans pushed toward the title with decisive early-round victories marking a strong showing on English soil.
May 8 dispatch reports that construction on the Moultrie Thomassville highway will begin once the Moultrie Berlin road is finished. Later, crews will move to the river road to continue the project as announced locally.
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