18 May 1923
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1923
Page
1
May 18 searchers drag the Oconee River for Ralph Shelton a nine year old drowned when his boat capsized at the Athens Manufacturing company plant yesterday. His brothers Will and Charley Shelton were rescued.
The court confirmed the sentences on Krupp von Bohlen and eight directors for instigating anti French actions at Krupp works. They will be sent to French prisons while counsel appeals. The case stems from a March 31 shooting during a demonstration against French requisition of autos.
Kiwanis and Boy Scouts gathered Thursday at McMath's mill to celebrate a new Scout hut. George Bragg organized the event with plentiful fish, coffee, cornbread, and cakes. After building the pine hut with 35 to 40 foot logs, attendees enjoyed races, a pond dunking, and a hearty meal.
Macon middleweight Stribling defeated Atlanta rival Al Nelson twice in five rounds. Nelson was injured in round three after a clinch shove, then knocked out in round five. Referee Kaliska ordered Nelson carried out as Stribling earned a belt on the first knockout, amid crowd protests. Nelson again dropped in round two from a series of rights and lefts.
An officer will be stationed at Lee and Taylor streets next Sunday morning to ensure motorists observe city parking regulations. Due to pavement markings confusion, the rules have been widely ignored, prompting Alderman Mize to seek enforcement with church approval to relieve First Baptist Church congestion.
Mitchell County Live Stock Sales association plans a June 5 sale with about 2000 hogs under the auspices of the group. Lions club dinner on June 4 will entertain prominent Georgians invited to attend. M. H. Metcalf says the event aims to promote the state livestock industry, with Camilla officers and directors named.
May 18 Dublin. County commissioners inform all persons failing to file tax returns by June 1 will be subject to double taxation. The measure aims to curb late returns and the daily costs incurred by the board of equalizers, ensuring the tax receiver’s books close on time.
Savannah on May 18 James Fitzgerald through Ulmer and Bright filed a petition with the city clerk claiming 50 000 damages for injuries from being struck by a fire truck at 7 15 am December 6 1921 The filing aims to settle the claim without court action.
May 18 reports city commissioners authorize immediate start on extending Tifton sewerage system at a total cost of 51336 dollars. The project aims to widen sanitation coverage and improve infrastructure citywide.
Dr Jacob C Schurman American minister to China warned Chinese officials in Suchow to secure the release of foreign captives immediately or face drastic action. He urged end to government delays and talk terms after release, saying international complications could follow. The strain between China and foreign representatives was described as high due to the crisis.
The Seaboard Air Line development department issues a circular detailing an Improved Method to combat boll weevil, tested in Florida and now demonstrated along Seaboard routes in Georgia Alabama North Carolina and South Carolina. Demonstrations list numerous Georgia farmers and towns with supervision by the Seaboard development agent, dates for square removal and poison application to be announced, with support from regional agricultural colleges.
City council approved a sanitary ordinance to combat mosquitoes. It bans water holding vessels on premises within Americus, mandates inspections, and fines and imprisons residents who fail to remedy cited sanitary conditions by given deadlines. Mayor J E Poole and Aldermen Witt Hastris Allison Carswell and Mize attended and voted.
Vienna May 18 Commencement exercises at Vienna High school begin Sunday morning with the baccalaureate sermon by Dr A H Robinson of Cairo former Methodist pastor. Monday evening the senior class presents All on Account of Polly. Tuesday evening the literary address will be delivered by W T Anderson editor of the Macon Telegraph followed by diplomas, medals and prizes. Class numbers 17 with members Joe Forbes Eugene Jordan Eugene Joiner S L Taylor Loys Gammage Mable Perry Josephine Smith Laura Morgan Josephine Lytle Alice Newby Carol Ketchum Alberta Howell Ruby Register Alene Dorough Alene Barry Inez Ransom Mattie Sue Beavers Audry Ward.
Butler High school commencement exercises begin next Sunday morning with a sermon by Rev. B A Pafford in the new school auditorium. Tuesday evening Mrs Edwards music pupils present a recital. Wednesday evening graduation exercises will be held with an address by Rev H C Hughes. The largest graduating class includes Miriam Riley Virginia Foy Maesal Cox Thelma Cox Mary Suggs Lois Heath Margaret Benns Annie Windham Jack Suggs Mack Turner Bussey Childs Ernest Foy Fred Austin and Frank Fain. Diplomas will be awarded Tuesday evening.
Albany May 18 An aging duty presses on male citizens 18 to 50 to pay the 1923 street tax by May 31. The police department under Chief R S Wallis collects $3 per person before June 1. Beginning June 1 the rate rises to $5 per head.
In an exciting baseball game on the College street diamond, Barlow Street Juniors defeated the Junior League team 25 to 24. Batteries for Barlow Street were Liggin and Roberts, for the Junior League Walker and Fort. No home runs were recorded by either pitcher.
Eight guests attended as Americus Rotarians installed new officers after presenting a silver six goblet set to retiring president Carl S. Glover. W. W. Dykes lauded Glover’s year of service while Glover thanked the club and noted their support for entertainments and club affairs. The Windsor Hotel hosted the event with performances by Melva Clarke and Mrs. W. H. C. Dudley. New officers include John Sheffield as president and Walter Rylander as vice president.
In Montreat North Carolina on May 18 the Southern Presbyterian church assembly heard Rev S L Morris report that Home Missions funds for the year totaled 523401, down 20030 from prior year. The committee now shows a debt of 35000 due to unfinished buildings and crises in growing institutions under its care.
Albany May 18 The Kinchafoonee Country Club held its annual officer election with John A. Davis succeeding R L Jones as President C T Melvin as Vice President I H Bates re-elected Secretary Treasurer and four year terms assigned to J D Pope E H Kalman W W Pace and George S Whittlesey The club’s annual report noted the organization was in excellent condition.
In Waycross on May 18 the Safety committee of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad discussed reports on cases related to railroad operation that could endanger employees or the public. Representatives of the Junior Chamber of Commerce attended and will report to their organization.
Savannah Board of Trade members will tour various Chatham county farms on May 18 as part of a Back Country Development movement. Ladies will accompany the group and photos will be taken. The region's track farms are at their highest development, and the trip aims to demonstrate local possibilities.
Unadilla public schools will close Tuesday evening May 22 after one of the most successful years in its history. Superintendent J. W. Smith and his devoted staff have contributed to a creditable show and raised the school to a high standard.
Camden South Carolina May 18 Seven one are known to be dead and two others doubtful as a Cleveland school house fire following an oil lamp crash on stage during commencement claims many victims. The two story frame building burned rapidly and a collapsing stairway trapped and crushed patrons. Families wiped out as mothers with children in arms were trampled and people leapt from windows.
Camden May 18. Funeral services for about seventy victims of the Clevennd school house fire will be held jointly at six this afternoon near the ashes of the building. A committee appointed by Mayor Garrison is in charge of burial arrangements to inter all victims in one grave.
Savannah May 18 The Chatham county annual budget nears the million dollar mark with an adopted expenditure of 976,904 dollars for the coming year. This shows an increase of 71,447 dollars from last year and plans include a camp for white women prisoners work on Tybee road and a new heating and plumbing system for the county jail.
Savannah May 18 A survey finished on an eleven mile stretch of state highway between Mt. Vernon and Soperton. Montgomery County will apply for 53000 in federal aid to build the one foot wide clay road. Construction expected to begin in three or four months as a vital link in the state highway system.
Cordele May 18 The following program for the Associational B U rally at Cordele First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon May 20 3 30 o clock Our watchword Consecration Devotional By Mr Bacon president B Y P U in Mercer Mr H H Shurley Solo Chas McArthur Our Encampment Bro T W Tippett Business.
May 18 report notes fifty six young women to graduate at Converse College on May 28. Georgia seniors include Miss Willie Wilson Chappell of Dawson Miss Teresa Cars olina Geise of Dawson and Miss Jes Pearl Rice of Griffin.
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