Paris Believes Crane Arrest Story Is Error
Paris reports no knowledge of Charles R. Crane’s conviction by a Damascus military court for inciting riot. Crane, ex American minister to China, was said to have a 20 year sentence in absence per Cairo dispatches via Chicago Daily News, though officials dispute the report.
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Paris
U. S
China
Syria
Associated Press
Charles R. Crane
Damascus
Crane
Chicago
Charles Crane
Cairo
Egypt
Chicago Daily News
Daily News
19 Georgia Products Win Dinner Prize at Ag school
Mrs. A. F. Hodges won first prize with a basket dinner featuring 19 Georgia products at the Made-in-Georgia dinner hosted by the Third District Agricultural school. Mrs. D. R. Parkman took second. Rain and clouds reduced attendance, diners moved to a dormitory dining room, and Dr. A. M. Soule was absent due to illness. George Marshall spoke in his stead, with Bonnie Parkman and county agents aiding in arrangements.
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A. F. Hodges
Georgia
D. R. Parkman
A. M. Soule
State College of Agriculture
George ©. Marshall
Bonnie Parkman
George van Riper
S. H. McKee
L. A. Morgan
Fort Meade, Fla
Dougherty to pave to Mitchell County line
Albany May 26 Motorists coming into Albany from the south will soon ride the entire distance from the Mitchell county line on asphalt pavement. Dougherty county commissioners begin work on eleven miles of paving to reach the county line with an estimated cost of 64000 dollars half funded by the state highway department and federal funds. The county will reduce its share using convicts and has road bond funds to support further paving.
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Albany
Mitchell County
Dougherty County Commissioners
State Highway Department
Dougherty County
Eight die in Limna Mahoning powder plant blast
Emporium Pennsylvania May 26 eight men were killed and two injured in a blast at the Priscella Powder Company plant at Limna Mahoning eighteen miles from the town shortly after noon today authorities said the explosion caused extensive damage and trapped workers in the powder facility
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Emporium
Priscella Powder Company
Limna Mahoning
Here
Remarkable Fashion Show Draws Rylander Crowd
Laverne Thomas covers a vibrant Rylander theater event under Music Study club auspices. The first display of the 3. A. sign and a parade of gowns, dances, and a Gypsy dance wowed locals with models from High School groups, Bathing Beauties, and area shops.
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Rylander Theater
W. H. C. Dudley
Music Study Club
Glee Club
Ella Polk
A. R. Royal
Susan Stallings
Florrie Warren
High School Glee Club
Edith Creighton
Henry Lumpkin
Geraldine Payne
Gertrude Davenport
Edith Shy
Americas
Miss Creighton
Agnes Gatewood
Elizabeth Joyner
Golden’s
Marguerite Everett
Georgia
Orlean Ansley
Marguerite
Hightower
Daniel Everett
Alton Cogdell
Pinkston
Carr Glover
Misses Roebuck
Hazel Prather
Churchwell
Elizabeth Stevens
Cotton Holds 20 Cents on Americus Spot Market
Strict middling cotton sold for 20 cents on the Americus spot market today though little was offered at that price. Strong rains across the cotton belt hurt prospects by delaying cultivation and boosting boll weevil damage while futures rose on the bull run. Much of the stock at 20 cents is in round lots with demand for the quantity. A thousand bales or more are held awaiting the 20 cent level.
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Americus
Americas
Wage ruling to ignore rate cut by railroad board
Chicago May 26 The United States Railroad Labor Board will issue wage decisions separately from Interstate Commerce Commission rate cuts affecting over 400000 shop crafts and maintenance of way workers. Ben W Hooper chairman said all board decisions will be announced simultaneously.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ben W. Hooper
Hooper
Revenue officials suspended for probe
Washington May 26. Frederick Geilinger special assistant of the accounts unit and Samuel G Patchell chief payroll examiner, both with the Internal Revenue Bureau, have been suspended pending an investigation of charges against them.
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Washington
Frederick Geilinger
Internal Revenue Bureau
Samuel G. Patchell
Accounts
Farm Loan Bank Now Ready for Applications
George Q. Marshall, secretary of the Sumter County Farm Loan association, reports the Farm Loan Bank at Columbia South Carolina is ready to receive new loan applications. Applications must be made through the secretary. Also noted are reports of dark red giant berries in Colombia and a warning from a physical culture expert about a nation’s disaster if its men outshine its women in beauty.
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George Q. Marshall
Sumter County Farm Loan Association
Federal Farm Loan Bank
Columbia
S. C
Tokio Tower Stands as World’s Highest One Piece Structure
A wireless tower in Tokio Japan soars at 660 feet making it the tallest single piece concrete construction worldwide. The reinforced concrete edifice is noted for its height and monolithic design, signaling a landmark in engineering.
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Tokio
Japan
Baltic shipwrecks occur daily on average
Baltic Sea hazards show about one shipwreck daily across the year, reflecting danger for maritime traffic and the need for improved safety measures and navigation aid in the region.
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Baltic Sea
Travels 50 000 Miles in U S Finds Trade Better
Charles M Mackintosh reports from a nationwide tour across the United States and Canada that national business is improving despite coal shortages. He notes steel mills hold back, wages real purchasing power rose about 13 percent, and prices for agricultural goods gained. Merchandising methods remain unsettled with fake value seen in ad copy, though Better Business Bureaus improve trust. Prosperity awaits labor stability, price normalization, and resumed foreign trade based on secure payments.
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Charles M Mackintosh
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
United States
Canada
NEA. Service
Chicago
Iron and Steel and
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
144 Schools in Big Track Meet at Chicago
The opening of the University of Chicago inter scholastic meet at Stagg Field drew more than one thousand high school athletes from 144 institutions across 28 states from New York to California and Louisiana.
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Chicago
Associaated Press
America
University of Chicago
Stagg Field
New York
California
Louisiana
Group Incorporates to Sell Booklet Nationally
An incorporation petition filed in Superior court by Americas men for The Atlantic Publishing Company names R. P. Ewing C. A. Ames R. S. Perry R. L. Phillips H. W. Hyatt and Dan Chappell as incorporators. Capital stock set at 3000 with 10 percent paid in and potential to 50000 by stockholder vote. The firm plans a nationwide booklet on want ads and positioning via help-wanted and situation-wanted ads for broad city sales.
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Atlantic Publishing Company
R. P. Ewing
C. A. Ames
R. S. Perry
R. L. Phillips
H. W. Hyatt
Dan Chappell
All Masons Welcome at Meeting Tonight
The secretary of Americus Lodge No 18 invites every Master Mason to attend the meeting tonight at 7:00 PM. The Master's degree will be conferred on several candidates, and members from other lodges are especially urged to be present.
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Americus Lodge
No. 18
Power Co Fight Over Muscle Shoals Contracts
Washington May 26 The Attorney General's opinion declaring Alabama Power Company and Air Nitrates contracts invalid was sent to the Senate agricultural committee. Secretary Weeks reported the move as Senator Martin of Alabama Power prepared to defend the deal. A plan for government property development at Muscle Shoals is expected for Congress next week. Alabama Power warned it will pursue court action if necessary to protect the Gorgas plant.
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Washington
Associated Press
Daugherty
Alabama Power Company
Air Nitrates Corporation
War Department
Senate Agricultural Committee
Martin
Power Company
Muscle Shoals
Congress
House Military Committee
Gorgas
Booze sleuths using lodge signs shocks Atlanta
In Atlanta on May 26 secret fraternal grips and passwords were alleged to have been used by federal prohibition enforcement officers to gain the confidence of liquor suppliers. C. H. Parks, under the enforcement director, was accused before U S Commissioner Carter of employing these methods to entrap inebriated suspects. W Paul Carpenter, former U S district attorney, demanded Parks' commission be revoked and prosecution under criminal statutes for unbecoming conduct. The commissioner took the case under advisement.
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Atlanta
C. H. Parks
U. S
Carter
W. Paul Carpenter
United States District Attorney
Parks’ Commission
Eleven Miners Die in Explosion at No 3 Mine
In St Clair county Alabama Fuel and Iron No 3 mine an explosion last night killed eleven miners. Eighty two workers were in the shaft but most escaped though five of the deceased were white as initial reports indicated. Little damage was caused to the mine.
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Birmingham
Alabama Fuel and Iron Company
St. Clair County
Optimistic View By Meyer At Georgia Bankers Meet
Eugene Meyer Jr. of the War Finance Corporation spoke at the Georgia Bankers Association convention in Atlanta on May 26. He forecast gradual but steady economic improvement nationwide while noting farmers stockmen and cotton growers remain in serious indebtedness from two years of losses in production.
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Atlanta
Eugene Meyer, Jr
War Finance Corporation
Georgia Bankers Association
Meyer
South
Ruth Suspended for Dust Affair in Chicago
Babe Ruth was ruled ineligible to play by American League President Ban Johnson after an on field dispute with umpire Hildebrand led to a dust throwing incident. Ruth left the game and then climbed into the stands amid fan booing as officials investigate the uproar.
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Chicago
Babe” Ruth
Ban Johnson
American League
Hildebrand
Ruth
Seaboard Beats Pitts In Ruinous Rainout Drift
The Seaboard team crushed Pitts 19 to 1 on a drizzly Thursday afternoon at the Playground. Harry Smith fueled the attack with a 3-base hit and two doubles, Gilstrap turned a double play, and outfield catches by Gilstrap and Mathis drew applause. Seaboard to Bronwood Saturday with more games planned in the area.
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Seaboard
Pitts
Harry Smith
Gilstrap
O’brien
R. Mathis
Fancy
George Mathis
Maddox
Lancaster
Hines
Daniels
Crawford
Bronwood
Savannah Seaboard
Americas
Realty Deals in Day Reported Here
Mrs. R. E. Cato bought a one story brick store on Cotten Avenue from T. L. Bell for 5500 dollars, currently occupied by D. A. Saliva. She also sold to Julius Shy the property north of the old Y M C A building now occupied by the family. Both transactions were handled by John B. Oliver.
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R. E. Cato
T. L. Bell
Cotten Avenue
D. A. Saliva
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Eleanor Tillman
Pearlman
Martha Ivey
Cedartown
Rylander Shoe Company
Nathan Murray
Arthur Mize
Louise Edwards
Lizzie Rodgers
Pinkston’s
Ellen Estes
W. E. Taylor
Walter Page
England
Sussex
Belt
Liverpool
Ss Ag
Sereene
Peemiede's
Eneeeseee
Awdeees
Ewnede Ereenern
Ssenesee Cee
Estendaeigaee
Attereer
Emenaete Sennnnnee
Farm Loan Bank
Colombia
South America
Charles M. Mackintosh
Chicago University
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