12 May 1923
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1923
Page
1
Constantinople reports circulate of a serious revolt brewing in Bulgaria but unconfirmed. Five thousand irregulars are said to approach Sofia as government steps to curb Macedonian revolutionary activity lead to multiple arrests without major incidents.
Sunday service schedule highlights worship and Sunday school with a Mother’s Day emphasis. A 9 30 Bible school led by T Fur low Gatewood Supt Reed. 11 worship on Mother Earths Uncrowned Queen. 6 45 senior intermediate junior unions. 7 45 worship Who is a Christian with mid week prayer Wednesday. program includes songs recitations and orchestra. Everyone invited and a car to your home upon request.
Jess Willard returned to prominence by knocking out Floyd Johnson in the 11th round at Yankee Stadium New York May 12. Willard dominated from the start landing brutal uppercuts that finished Johnson, a Des Moines fighter half his age, as 70 000 fans roared. Other carnival results included Firpo stopping Jack McAuliffe in the third, Renault defeating Fred Fulton on a foul in the fourth, and Reich stopping Tiny Herman in the sixth.
In New York on May 12 Tex Rickard announced the heavyweight boxing carnival would proceed rain or shine at 1 pm. Gates opened and ten thousand fans who had waited hours flooded the cheaper seats as two bands tuned up before the boxers entered the arena.
New York May 12 light rain began shortly after 10 AM threatening postponement of the milk fund boxing show at Yankee Stadium where heavyweight contenders for Dempsey's title are to compete in elimination bouts. By 11:15 rain stopped and sun looked likely to break through. A sellout may reach 70,000 with about 450000 in gross receipts if weather stays favorable.
Atlanta May 12 Georgia officials say the state cannot offer four to ten dollars a day to keep Negroes from leaving. Agriculture Commissioner J J Brownf comments on southern exodus reports while Commerce Commissioner Hal Stanley says there is nothing to report about Georgia at this time.
New York grand jury probes the poison pen scandal targeting George Maxwell and eight other prominent figures in the American Society of Composers, authors and publishers. Victims across New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Pittsburgh number about 140 with eighty testifying as prosecutors reveal decades of social ruin and two suicides.
Henry F. Saxon, 50, former Augusta Herald feature writer, jailed in Richmond county for refusing to testify in a kidnapping case. The December incident involved W. B. Scurlock kidnapping his 6-year-old son, aided by Watson Rowe who drove them toward Mrs. Scurlock’s home before fleeing toward Columbia, S. C.
At Central City Park in Macon a half section of an open air grandstand collapsed during the centennial pageant injuring two people with broken bones and injuring about 20 others. Miss Marie Walker escaped harm and phoned her mother to report she was unhurt as Boy Scouts and police aided the crowd and transported the injured to hospitals.
Pelham Georgia May 12 The Mitchell County Poultry Association held a meeting Thursday afternoon with forty five members present. W E Hughes of Camilla presided as president. W C McCoy poultry specialist from the State College of Agriculture gave an address on producing and feeding chickens emphasizing a balanced ration and guidance on a practical home grown and economical yet complete feed.
Mrs Lawson Stapleton came home Saturday after visiting relatives in Macon during the Centinnial celebration.
Savannah May 12 Angelo Chionis proprietor of a small restaurant was found burned to death in his place of business this morning. The cash register was open and rifled and the body was found beside the counter. It is believed he was slain by a robber who later set the place on fire.
War Department officials believe Robert A. Allen, a major at the time, was captured by Chinese bandits. The image showing him as a lieutenant dates from 1918.
J. S. Peters of Manchester today was elected president of the Georgia Bankers Association with Augusta chosen as the next meeting site. The convention held its second day featured business talks by Oscar Wells, William A. Phillips, and Albert N. Tumlin, plus an ocean trip aboard the Allegheny and a golf tournament as entertainment.
Fire destroyed three negro houses on Lester street last night as the fire department arrived at 11. Several other structures were at risk but firefighters contained the blaze with minor damage. Two houses belonged to J. D. Holman & Co. and the others to occupying residents. Estimated damage is $900 with insurance.
Fire swept the fore shop at the Chipman Chemical Engineering Co in Bound Brook New Jersey destroying carloads of calcium arsenate made to combat the boll weevil The loss leaves a temporary shortage of the government formula used to treat about 15000 acres officials said May 12
Moscow factories and government offices close to allow workers to join a large peaceful demonstration against a British note. Crowds surged into the streets early, signaling a desire to make the protest impressive.
In Deal England on May 12 Roger Wethered won the British amateur title defeating Robert Harris in the finals seven and six to become the new champion.
Mrs Myr tle B Haynes a Boston real estate promoter and former Dallas milliner faces forgery charges for allegedly misusing Charles M Schwab's name to back a million dollar deal. She posted bail at ten thousand dollars and a lawyer pursuing repayment of twenty five thousand dollars from the noted indorsement. Schwab denies endorsing the note as the action proceeds.
Madison on May 11 hosts an old time entertainment for Greenville business men arriving May 17. A car load chicken sale will showcase local development efforts and resources.
Word received Saturday morning from Atlanta indicates W. M. Humber may be required to undergo a third operation. He is reported very weak and his condition is not satisfactory.
The American Legation in Peking reports 14 foreigners and 2 women held by Chinese train bandits with Americans J B Powell and Lee Solomon of Shanghai and Majors Robert Allen and Roland Pinger among the captives. Bandits demand troop withdrawal and freedom to move plus ransom as condition for release. One American captive, J A Heary, has been released, and the captives are said to be well. The sons of Majors Allen and Pinger say their fathers are safe and the bandits treated them well. Chinese militarists are negotiating for release of all captives.
American destroyers in Asiatic waters are being concentrated at Tsing-Tao in Shantung Province after the Shanghai Pekin express attack. Secretary Denby issued no special orders to the destroyer squadron regarding kidnapping, but crews are instructed to protect lives and property. About 25 gunboats anchored off Tsing-Tao, as the US Britain Italy and China plan a joint investigation into the attack and foreigner abductions.
In Atlanta on May 12 a federal jury acquitted Dr. Charles E. Murphey on 38 counts of violating the Harrison narcotic act amid a 118 count indictment shared with others. Deliberations lasted under three minutes after arguments by Greene Johnson for the prosecution and William Sehley Howard for the defense. Judge Robert T. Ervin kept a demonstration of approval from breaking out.
Sunday School meets every Sabbath at 9 30 Wible Marshall Superintendent This is a well organized School and a warm welcome awaits all who will come with us The preaching services every Sunday at 11 o clock in the morning and 7 45 at night The pastor will preach on the subject appropriate for Mothers Day and a sermon on the Evangelistic line at the evening hour The Epworth League will meet at 6 45 Sunday evening and the Junior Missionary Society at the same The mid week proper meeting is Wednesday night at 7 46 The public is invited to all these services and the members urged to be in their places without fail There is every reason why every body should rally to the call of the Church and do their best to build it up in their community It would mean a better town and people from every standpoint The following special numbers will be on our program at the First Methodist church Sunday school celebrating Mothers day Numbers do not appear in the order as will be presented Solo R P Stackhouse Jr Reading Another Miracle Miss Mary Rambo Talk on Mother Stephen Pace Reading Lewis Ross We urge every member of our school to be present and bring some one with you A cordial invitation is extended to all strangers in the city to meet with__
Lee Street Methodist Church schedules special Mother's Day programs during Sunday School and Epworth Leagues with music and conduct. the Second Quarterly Conference is set for Wednesday May 16 at 7 45 pm. members urged to attend. transportation offered on request.
Richard F. Simpson ministers a Sunday program beginning at 9 45 a m with Sunday School led by A C Crockett followed by an 11 o clock morning service on The May of Life. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m led by F B Arthur. Evening service and Bible Study at 7 45 p m. A cordial welcome to strangers and visitors. Continued on page four.
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