Plea Reversals Move To Clear Testimony In Langley Trial
In Covington Kentucky Walter B Carey of Canton Ohio and M E Huth Allance of Ohio pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the government over 1921 whiskey transactions. The court refused their motion to strike their earlier testimony from the record, a bid linked to ongoing Langley case proceedings.
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Covington
Walter B. Carey
Canton
Ohio
M. E. Huth Allance
John W. Langley
Kentucky
Whskey
Carey and Huth
Gray
Milton Lipschutz
Finger Print Trace Links Escape to Louisiana Murder Figure
Missouri officials identify a prisoner as Robert Thomas, formerly Charles Stephenson, who escaped from Louisiana State Prison on May 22. He had been serving a life term for murder and was received from Dunklin County three days earlier, authorities say.
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Jefferson City
Missouri State Penitentiary
Charles Stephenson
Dunklin County
Robert Thomas
Louisiana State
Baton Rogue
Louisiana Penitentiary
Walker Host to Friends at Cue
An afternoon barbecue hosted by James A. Walker drew a group of his old friends to the rear of the Commercial City Warehouse. Tables were set for dining and later guests enjoyed a set-back game, with a guest list including Mathis Hawkins Britton Glover High tower Coney and others.
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James A. Walker
Commercial City
Mr. Walker
J. E. Mathis
Willis Hawkins
Jack Britton
Henry Glover
Joel Hightower
Sam Coney
W. E. Smith
James Wadsworth
Arthur Rylander
Charles Burke
Kellette Heys
Bob Hawkins
Tommy Hooks
T. P. Hooks
Herbert Moon Theo Erwin
John Wagnon
Bill Humber
Vernie Holloway
Luther Hawkins
Henry Hyatt
H. B. Allen
Tom Hudson
Community Singing at Shiloh Church Near Americus
A Sunday afternoon community singing at Shiloh church near Americus invites all to attend. It is the regular county singing convention with singers from many communities, including several from Americus, and Shiloh plans to entertain what could be the year’s largest crowd.
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Shiloh
Shiloh Church
Americus
Americas
Price seeks re election to Georgia public service post
Atlanta May 8 James D Price a Georgia public service commissioner announced for re election in the fall He says his five years in office give him an advantage though he faces opposition He notes increased value from experience and cites rivals J B Moore A J Woodruff Clinton Parker active campaigning Woodruff tours state while Moore and Parker have not begun campaigning.
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Atlanta
James. D. Price
Georgia Public Service Commission
Commissioner Price
J. B. Moore
Appling County
A. J. Woodruff
DeKalb County
Clinton Parker
Ware County
General Assembly
Mr. Moore
Mr. Parker
Woodruff
Chamber cautions on solicitors and deposits
Everett warns residents to verify any solicitor requesting a small deposit for future delivery. Henry Everett secretary of the Chamber of Commerce urges inquiries before parting with money and proposes referring solicitors to the Chamber to confirm credentials. The policy requires fully investigated credentials and verified standing before any recommendation.
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Henry Everett
Chamber of Commerce
Everett Bays
Georgia Peach Men Hold Meet in Macon
The executive board of the Georgia Peach Growers Exchange met at the Central City Hotel in Macon. Attendees included J. A. Baird from Fort Valley, B. C. Strother, J. W. Hodge of Elko, B. B. Murch of Fort Valley, J. L. Benton of Monticello, J. G. Carlistle manager, J. W. Middlebrooks of Hadocks, C. H. Neisler of Reynolds, and A. D. Williams of Yatesville.
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Macon
The
Georgia Peach Grower's Exchange
Exchange
Central City Hotel
J. A. Baird
Fort Valley
B. C. Strother
J. W. Hodge
Elko
B. B. Murch
J. L. Benton
Monticello
J. G. Carlistle
J. W. Middlebrooks
Hadocks
C. H. Neisler
Reynolds
A. D. Williams
Yatesville
Call Issued for Dentists to Meet in Macon
In Macon on Tuesday May 13, Dr. H H Williamson state secretary of the Georgia Dental Society issued a call for secretaries of district dental societies to convene. Dr E Henry Valentine secretary of the Sixth District Association and Dr Paul Gates president will attend with Bibb county dentists. Macon premiers plan a banquet and special program for visitors as arrangements are made.
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Macon
H. H. Williamson
Albany
The
Georgia Dental Society
E. Henry Valentine
Bibb County
Paul Gates
Sixth District Association
Weather May Delay Flyers Hop Off from Alaska Island
Snow and fog blanket Atka Island delaying the takeoff of three United States Army airplanes. The Haida coast guard cutter sails nearby as weather worsens in the eastern Aleutians on May 8.
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Coast Guard
Haida
Alaska
United States Army
Atka Island
Aleutian Archipelago
Cuban Vets Leader's Son Held on Neutrality Conspiracy
Tampa, May 8 Salvador VY. M. Ybor said one of three Cubans held for trial at Ocala on neutrality law conspiracy charges is a son of General Garcia Y. Velez, head of Cuba's Veterans and Patriots association. Aviation student Refuses to discuss identity before council.
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Tampa
Fla
Salvador VY
Cuban aviator detainee Ray Garcia linked to Cuban leader
ATLANTA May 8 Ray Garcia one of three Cubans held at Ocala Fla on suspected violation of American neutrality laws is son of General Garcia Y Velez president of the Cuban Veterans and Patriots Association He refused comment on the relation when questioned at Ocala where the trio were learning aviation with bail set at 5000 and trial slated for May 15
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Atlanta
Ray Garcia
Ocala
Fla
Garcia Y. Velez
Veteran’s and Patriots’ Association
Velez
Garcia
Dome of Lowndes Courthouse Painted in Valdosta
In Valdosta on May 8 the large dome of the Lowndes County Courthouse is being repainted. Crews will soon tackle other exterior areas, with the dome posing a major task due to its vast surface area needing full coating to protect the structure.
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Lowndes
Valdosta
Court House
Hughes Concert at First Baptist Church
Interest grows for an organ and sacred music recital by David Hughes at First Baptist tonight. The program includes cassinas with free admission, following initial misreporting about an organ recital.
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First Baptist Church
David Hughes
Hughes
Shiloh Plans Mothers Program for Sunday
Mothers Day services at Shiloh church near Americus will begin at 10 30 am with singing readings dialogues and an address by G C Dupree superintendent of Shiloh Sunday School The talk will address The Georgia Baptist Hospital as part of regular Sunday school hour services
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Shiloh Church
Americus
G. C. Dupree
Shiloh
Supt. Dupree
Georgia Baptist Hospital
Friendship: Richey revival wrecks local ties at Hazlehurst
In Hazlehurst Ray mond T. Richey’s improvised tabernacle drew larger crowds and prominent supporters to his divine healing revival but the storm of his campaign left friendships and business ties shattered and many predict the collapse of established churches. A special Georgia & Florida train carried many to the final service before the Richey party traveled to Houston, Texas.
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Hazlehurst
Raymond T. Richey
Georgia & Florida Railway
Richey
Southern Railway
Houston
Tex
New House to Be Built Over Valdosta Well
May 8 report from Valdosta says material for the house over the new city water plant well has arrived parts for connections delayed delaying operation. With enroute pieces expected soon the well can be connected to the reservoir to boost water supply for warmer weather demand.
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Valdosta
Elsie Ferguson Weds English Actor Frederick Warlock
New York May 8 Elsie Ferguson the stage and screen star has married again, taking Frederick Warlock English actor as her third husband. Warlock, 38, starred with Ferguson in Then Moon Flower as the amorous villain. Ferguson’s first husband was Fred Hoey, then Thomas B. Clarke Jr. of Hartman National Bank. they divorced last summer in Paris after seven years of marriage.
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New York
Elsie Ferguson
Frederick Warlock
Miss Ferguson
Moon Flower
Villian
Fred. Hoey
Thomas B. Clarke Jr
Hartman National Bank
Paris
Lodge Proposes World Court at The Hague
Washington May 8 The Lodge resolution proposes establishing a world court at The Hague to which the United States would adhere The plan calls for a 16 judge tribunal four deputies elected by an electoral commission with a signatory powers general committee and a five nation special committee including the United States Britain France Italy and Japan This court would meet at least annually with special sessions at the president's call and would be created through a third Hague conference urged by President Coolidge
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Washington
the Hague
United States
Senator Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Coolidge
British Emire
France
Italy
Japan
Bankers Honored by Southern Society in New York
Atlanta May 8 Two bankers well known in the South were elected to offices in the Southern Society of New York at its Waldorf Astoria meeting for the coming year. Martin W. Littleton was re elected president with Robert Adamson as vice president, Charles Cason of Nashville Tennessee named secretary, and George N. Hartman of Columbus Georgia serving as secretary of the Metropolitan Trust of News.
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Atlanta
South
Southern Society of New York
Waldorf-Astoria
New York City
Martin W. Littleton
Robert Adamson
Charles Cason
Nashville
George N. Hartman
Columbus, Ga
Metropolitan Trust of News
Senate clash over immigration bill fuels party rift
In Washington on May 8 the Senate debated the immigration bill as Democratic and Republican speakers attacked the conference report delaying Japanese exclusion. A provision urged by President Coolidge to negotiate cancelling the gentlemen's agreement was criticized as abandoning the principle that immigration is a domestic issue.
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Washington
Senate
Coolidge
Japanese Exclusion Delayed to 1925 by Accord
Washington reports that congressional conferees and the president agreed to defer the Japanese exclusion date to March 1, 1925. The delay, sought by President Coolidge and Secretary Hughes, enables time to negotiate an immigration treaty with Japan and ease government relations. Earlier, conferees had announced a July 1, 1924 date in the House bill.
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Washington
Coolidge
House
Senate
Hughes
Japan
Tobacco Fields Between Valdosta in Good Shape
South Georgia tobacco reports show vigorous growth overall between Valdosta and the Florida line despite a harsh wind storm last week. Plants vary in size but all appear healthy with a week of good weather boosting growth. Worms have appeared in some fields and poison treatment is underway to curb pests early.
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South Georgia
Valdosta
Florida Line
Georgia Leads South in Car Thefts, 1924 Six Months
Figures from the Automobile Underwriters' Detective Bureau show Georgia had 825 automobiles stolen and 850 recovered in the six months ending April 1, 1924, more than any Southern state. Ford models accounted for 35 percent of thefts and 41 percent of recoveries. Georgia convicted 109 thieves with an average sentence of two years plus. 75 await trial and six acquittals occurred.
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Atlanta
Automobile Underwriters’ Detective Bureau
Georgia
Griffin Rotary Club to entertain many boys at track meet
Griffin May 8 The Griffin Rotary Club organized to aid civic life plans an elaborate program Friday at six o'clock to entertain the many boys participating in the G L A A track meet here that day Thirteen prep schools from the state will attend the athletic event and compete for a handsome loving cup awarded to the school with the highest number of entries.
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Griffin
Griffin Rotary Club
Montana Attorney Details Coan Movements Before Walsh Probe
Washington May 8 Activities of Blair Coan Republican National Committee investigator who went to Montana to inspect records of Senator Walsh and Wheeler were outlined to the Daugherty committee. Helena attorney A A Grorud said Coan sought affidavits to smear Walsh and claimed he had Wheeler cornered, indicating ongoing political intrigue.
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Washington
Blair Coan
Republican National Committee
Montana
Walsh
Wheeler
Daugherty
A. A. Grorud
Helena
Mont
Coan
Grird
Vessel Wrecked Near Coast Off North Carolina
The four masted schooner R. R. Govin from New York went ashore in thick fog early today about 14 miles north of Bodie Island. Coast guard at Norfolk were notified by wireless from Kill Devil Hill Station where the rescued crew were taken.
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Norfolk
R. R. Govin
New York
Body Island
N. C
Coast Guard
Kill Devil Hill
Man Held Following Death Of Young Girl In Dalton
Virgil Barksdale of Dalton is jailed at Chatsworth after the death of Miss Owens also of Dalton. Her burned, partially clothed body was found at the burning home of R P Hufstetler in Chatsworth late Monday night. Barksdale was slightly burned in the fire, with origin unknown. Authorities say Hufstetler, a former Murray county legislator, and his family were not home. Barkesdale has three wives and several children and has given no satisfactory explanation for his presence with the woman.
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Dalton
Virgil Barksdale
Chatsworth
Here
Barkesdale
Barksdale
Opening of Cordele swimming pool urged in May appeal
Frank E. Williams hurriedly plans the pool opening as warm weather returns. He predicts the best season yet with many townspeople seeking season tickets. He touts the pool as clean pleasant and with wholesome surroundings for all who attend.
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Cordele
Frank E. Williams
Williams
Mosquito Ponds at Macon Drained Under City Supervision
On May 8 under H B Hayes supervision ponds wells and other breeding sites near the M D and S shops were filled and drained A small pond at Mulberry street foot eliminated as a breeding place and weeds along nearby tracks were removed to prevent mosquito growth
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Macon
H. B. Hayes
M. D
Mulberry Street
Righ Central Ci
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Aah
Missouri
Thomas
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Walker
Price
Everett Warn
Bcanst Agents
Georgia Peach
Ocha
Noose
John Nuguma
Bellefonte
Lackawanna County
Elsie. Ferguson
Lodge
Hague
Bankers
Southern Society
Conprghaise
Griffin Rotarians
Committee OF
COANS
Roufawasted
R. RB. Govin
Body’s Island
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