Commercial Year Lies Ahead For 1923 Profit Outlook
New York May 21 The monthly review of National Bank of Commerce states that a good business year for 1923 seems justified. The report notes reduced raw material prices, improving retail trade, and a wholesome cut in production as stocks adjust. Confidence remains, with careful testing of markets and output to demand as essential. The treasury plans about 400 million dollars in notes due 1927 to cover maturing securities and cash needs.
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New York
National Bank of Commerce
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
WLEGD Appeals for Victims of Cleveland School Fire
Columbia SC May 2 Governor McLeod issued a nationwide appeal for funds to aid women and children left orphaned or widowed by the Cleveland school fire in which 77 people perished Thursday night All funds will be handled by the American Red Cross the governor said
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Columbia
S. C
Cleveland
McLeod
South Carolina
American Red Cross
Mrs J A Turner Dies Near Dawson Georgia
The sudden death of Mrs. J. A. Turner occurred at her home near Dawson. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Cole of Parrott and is survived by her husband and two young children. Interment was at Parrott Cemetery conducted by Rev T J Herring.
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J. A. Turnner
Dawson, Ga
J. A. Turner
Dawson
J. W. Cole
Parrott
Parrott Cemetery
T. J. Herring
Rotary Declamation Event Postponed to Thursday Evening
The Rotary declamation at Armoricus High School auditorium is moved from Tuesday night to Thursday at 8 o'clock. The change allows more Rotarians and students to attend the Aggie college literary address Tuesday evening by Rev. J. A Thomas of Savannah. The contest remains a key feature of Americus high school commencement, with a gold medallion for the winner and a subsequent recitation at a club luncheon.
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Rotary
Armoricus High School
Aggie College
J. A Thomas
Savannah
Americus
Americus High School
Labor agents held after Valdosta arrests
In Valdosta Georgia on May 21 sheriff of Coffee county held G W Knight Lonnie Street and Will Minter in custody after police detained several prisoners. Four others A A Harper Dewey Kight Matthew Roland and Julian Kight were released. The three held face further investigation into alleged violations of labor laws, which Kight denies.
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Valdosta
Coffee County
G. W. Knight
White
Lonnie Street
Will Minter
A. A. Harper
Dewey Kight
Matthew Roland
Julian Kight
Delegates Arrive as County Commissioners Meet in Americus
Preparations for the county commissioners convention in Americus continue with 400 delegates expected. Committees under G O Marshall report readiness. sessions run Thursday and Friday at Rylander Theater. A 60 mile county tour, Windsor dinner for 350, Friday barbecue, decorations, and welcome addresses by Mayor Floole and Neal Ray are planned. Col W W Dykes toasts. reception Wednesday night for arriving delegates.
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Americas
G. O. Marshall
Rylander Theater
Rylander
Windsor
Henry Stanfield
Americus
Silver loving cup awarded Mrs. H. McLendon at Lee Street church
At Lee Street Methodist Church a silver loving cup was presented to Mrs. H. H. McLendon in gratitude for five years as organist and choir director. Rev. Luther Harrell spoke for the congregation, noting her successful musical program leadership, as she departs for Baltimore to reside. The heavyweight sterling cup, ordered for Mrs. McLendon, stands 12.5 inches high and 21 inches in diameter, and commemorates faithful services during 191-1923.
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Lee Street Methodist Church
Tl. H. McLendon
Baltimore
Luther Harrell
McLendon
Harrel
R. S. Broadhurst
H. McLendon
Lee Street
M. E. Church
South
Americus
Supreme Court won’t review Geor gia property law case
Washington May 21 The Supreme Court will not review the constitutional challenge to Georgia property levy laws as interpreted by Moultrie city council. The case by Friedlander Brothers claimed the tax was confiscation and given no chance to appeal before final assessment. ATLANTA May 21 Federal Prohibition Director Dismukes announced arrest of Chief of Police Tom Pearson Deputy Sheriff J Starling W C Davis and J Osteen of Pearson on charges of taking money from liquor runners. They were taken to Waycross for a hearing and Dismuke said he and agents witnessed the payments between the liquor car driver and the accused.
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Friedlander
Brothers
Washington
Georgia
Moultrie
Supreme Court
Friendlancer Brothers
Atlanta
Bonds Win Out In Andersonville School Bonds
Andersonville voters approve a 12060 dollar bonds issue to build a new consolidated school. Proponents led by Paul Easterlin defeated opponents including A Fox Hodges as the election in the Twenty ninth district yielded 36 for and 11 against. Final turnout was expected to be large before polls closed.
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Andersonville
Andersonville Consolidated
Americus
Paul Easterlin
Bonds
A. Fox Hodges
Sumter County
Southern Presbyterian Assembly Rejects Federal Council Withdrawal
In Montreat North Carolina on May 21 the Southern Presbyterian church assembly voted 146 to 199 against a report favoring withdrawal from the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. The assembly chose to remain in the council and fund its share of expenses. Dr E W McCorkle urged unity arguing Protestant safety comes from having an Washington based buffer against Roman Catholic influence.
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America
Washington
Day resigns as umpire of Mixed Claims Commission
Washington May 21 former Supreme Court associate justice William R Day presented to President Harding his resignation as umpire of the Mixed Claims Commission He said the vast workload totaling about 1 479 billion in claims and the need for a younger stronger leader to settle disagreements between American and Germany commissioners prompted his decision
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Washington
William R. Day
Supreme Court
Harding
Mixed Claims Commission
Truck Shipments Increase in Valdosta Area
Valdosta May 21 The movement of squash beans and other truck crops grows as the season advances Car load lots are expected to start soon boosting shipments There is brisk activity at packing places hampers fill and express and postal services handle larger daily loads from this section
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Valdosta
Georgia to ship cotton by air to Shrine in Washington
Georgia plans a publicity stunt for the Mystic Shrine convention in Washington. Wilkes County cotton will fly from Georgia to Washington, be inspected by President Harding, sent to a Massachusetts mill to be made into Masonic aprons, then returned to the capital for distribution to Shrine attendees. The plan aims for a one day “record trip.” Wilkes County gains national notice for its settler drive.
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Atlanta
Washington Kiwanis Club
Wilkes County
National Capital
Georgia City
Harding
Massachusetts
Georgia
Shrine
New England
Lawrence
Mass
Timber depletion threatens continental lumber supply
The passage warns that with current consumption and wasteful cutting methods, hardwood timber on the continent will soon cease to be a significant factor in the country’s lumber industry. Public concern centers on sustainable practice and the need for reform to avert shortages.
Trains in England Cause About 30 Accidents Annually
A report notes that falling from trains in England results in roughly thirty accidents per year on average. The data highlights safety risks on railway networks and calls for improved protective measures and enforcement to reduce injuries.
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Englan
Further Negotiations Futile Without Foreign Aid in China
Washington dispatches report American observers to the State Department say talks with Chinese bandit leaders in Shantung are futile without foreign representation on the Chinese delegation. Roy Anderson, longtime American ally of brigands and officials, could be chosen as plenipotentiary negotiator. Without foreign involvement, relief for prisoners would rely on direct foreign negotiations.
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Washington
Shantung
State Department
Roy Anderson
China
Chinese bandits release wife. 14 prisoners await fate
London dispatch from Shanghai reports Mrs Marmel Verea, wife of a Mexican manufacturer, is freed by Chinese brigands. But 14 male prisoners remain in brigand custody under terrible conditions.
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London
Associated Press
Central News
Shanghai
Marmel Verea
Lions Club Medal Awarded Tonight at Americus High
At Americus High School the Lions Club medal recitation occurs at 8 PM in the auditorium. The public is invited and a large turnout is expected. Contestants include Edith Bahnsen Ruth McNeill Mozelle Deavours Ann Walker Katherine Karris Elizabeth Smith and Alice McDonald with winning subject to be recited before Lions Club members.
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Americus High School
Edith Bahnsen
Dr. Johnson
Ruth McNeill
Lilly Servanse
Lilly Servanse’s Ride;’ Mozelle Deavours, ‘Patsy; Ann Walker
Katherine Karris
Elizabeth Smith
Alice McDonald
Old Hickory
Lions Club
Delegates Chosen for Valdosta District Conference
At a Valdosta church meeting on May 21 delegates were selected for the district conference of the Methodist church to be held in Sparks May 29 and 30. The Valdosta church is allotted eleven delegates with listed members including Judge A. J. Little C. W. Barnes B. S. Richardson M. D. Register A. J. Strickland J. T. Webb Miss Mikived Blair Mrs. M. Cox Mrs. M. A. Morgan and Mrs. R. A. Peeples plus alternates Capt. J. L. Newbern Mrs. A. M. Hendry and Mrs. B. E. A. Stokes. Rev. J. C. G. Brooks will preside and the session is expected to cover church affairs in the Valdosta district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
Methodist Church
Sparks
A. J. Little
C. W. Barnes
B. S. Richardson
M. D. Register
A. J. Strickland
J. T. Webb
Mikived Blair
M. Cox
M. A. Morgan
R. A. Peeples
J. L. Newbern
A. M. Hendry
BE. A. Stokes
J. C. G. Brooks
Captain Watts Granted 10 Day Vacation Leave
Captain Watts was granted a 10 day leave of absence by the County Commissioners Monday morning. He will spend his vacation visiting relatives in Florida and will leave Americus later this week with his grandson, traveling by automobile.
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Watts
Florida
Americus
Speculation on Bonar Law Successor After Resignation
London May 21. Prime Minister Bonar Law sent his resignation to the King due to ill health, unable to present it personally. The brief administration ends amid unsettled issues with France and Russia. The King will summon a Conservative leader to form a new cabinet, with Marquis Curzon widely expected to be the next premier.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
Britain
France
Russia
Marquis Curzon
British premiers shaping after Bonar Law resignation
Political gossip centers on Marquis Curzon, secretary of state for foreign affairs, likely to be offered the premiership. He or Stanley Baldwin are expected successors to Andrew Bonar Law who has resigned due to health. Lord Derby is also mentioned as a possibility for the post.
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Bonar Law
Lord Curzon
Stanley Baldwin
London
Associated Press
Gossi
Marquis Curzon
Andrew Bonar Ldw
Lord Derby
Bonar Law Undergoes Slight Throat Operation
The physicians of Andrew Bonar Law, the retired British premier, reported this afternoon that he had a slight operation on his throat. His condition remains otherwise unchanged.
Lipscomb Tent Meetings Open With Forceful Sermons
Evangelist A B Lipscomb of Nashville began three tent sermons Sunday at the corner of Church and Jackson streets. The crowd filled the tent for the evening service as he preached on Establishment in Present Truth and urged focus on present duties over speculation about heaven or hell. Everett Dewberry of Columbia led the song, and no collection was taken.
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A. B. Lipscomb
Nashville
Tenn
Church and
Jackson Streets
Everett Dewberry
Columbia, Tenn
Evangelist Lipscomb
God
Heaven
Jesus
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McDonald
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