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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
1
A political column from Washington notes Beveridge as a strong potential permanent chair at the Republican National Convention, with support from Beveridge’s record and relations across factions. It discusses his age, Indiana base, oratorical skill, and influence in the drive to unify delegates amid 1912 campaign tensions.
Mexican rebels led by General Felix Diaz push along the Vera Cruz coast near Mantla, joining with other insurgents against Carranza loyalists as Diaz signals openness to leaving Mexico. The conflict underscores fragile peace prospects amid a broader anti government movement.
Two Rivers Wisconsin May 27 Helen Herzog aka Helen Earle elopes with Harold Haltaufderheide. She is exposed as a liar who forged papers to claim a vast estate. Detectives arrest them. family faced with mortgage and scandal. Helen confesses in Milwaukee. parents consider backing her.
Florence Alabama shows a population of 10,529 in the latest census, indicating a 57.4 percent increase. The figure comes from the Bureau of the Census and highlights growth for the city.
American Legion reports about 9 million dollars in government war risk insurance lapsed by ex service men in Sumter County. Local post launches campaign urging business support to renew policies, noting lump sum payouts and monthly options could bring substantial funds to Americus communities for twenty years.
Rear Admiral Sims testified before a Senate committee that navy witnesses revealed a distressing condition in the service and offered a harsher critique than he anticipated. He said he would not address certain personal aspersions from Secretary Daniels in his rebuttal.
A group of Sumter County Shriners left by car for Albany to take part in the Alee temple ceremonial tomorrow. Participants include Brownie Timmerman, R. L. Edwards, and many others named, with several couples noted. additional note mentions a Santa Barbara ambassador horse show entry of a blooded horse Mercury caught from Los Angeles by tree.
Washington May 27 German propaganda aims to frame Poland as militaristic for occupying White Russia east of Paris boundary while Maurice Egan argues Poland defends its frontier to resist Bolshevik pressure. He says Germany seeks influence and control of Russia and Poland must hold its line to deter Bolshevik invasion.
Washington May 27 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee disapproved President Wilsons Sea of Nations mandate plan for Armenia with four Democrats among its adverse members. Armenian authorities have accepted a Bolshevik invitation to send delegates to Moscow to discuss relations between the Soviet and Armenian governments.
Washington May 27 A total of 113909 has been raised to finance Senator Harding of Ohio's presidential campaign with 107700 spent. Daugherty testified for Harding noting the campaign fund is among the largest before the committee. Burris Jenkins said he met with former Treasury officials including McAdoo and was selected to present a Democratic bid at the national convention. Hanna of Maine proposed 500000 to back Wood’s campaign. John T. King testified as Wood’s first manager.
London May 27 Bolshevik forces have captured the town of Borisov on the Beresina river at the Minsk Smolensk railway junction during their campaign against the Poles a Soviet official statement from Moscow reported.
Tokyo reports China’s reply refusing Japan’s offer to open direct negotiations on Shantung peninsula’s future. The Japanese foreign office has received the response.
J M Duke of Model Bread Co in Americus returns from the Georgia Bakers Association in Atlanta reporting that bakers statewide currently produce a single 16 ounce loaf sold for 15 cents. Beginning Friday the Model Bread Co will offer 13 ounce loaves at 12 cents and 16 ounce loaves at 15 cents. Duke notes bakers prefer hot water bathing.
Austin Tex May 37 Neal warned that Texas would face a nationwide quarantine if state and local authorities move to curb the woolly worm pest. Secretary of Agriculture Meredith presented the federal plan during a special Texas general assembly session to ratify the agreement with Louisiana on methods to combat the pest.
Americus Grammar School closes with a 9 10 am pageant featuring scenes of a growing municipality with mayor and council, reviews by officials, a carnival, dancers, then a play pageantry with children in fairyland toyland and knight costumes. Various costumed groups from different countries appear while myths such as The Pied Piper and Mother Santa Claus are presented. Public invited to witness.
Washington May 27 Naval bill conferees reached agreement on next year’s naval appropriation. The budget stands at about 46 000 000 dollars after the Senate action and indicates a complete cut in the naval bill.
Washington May may conferees from the House and Senate reach agreement on a proposed army bill, outlining reorganizational measures and related funding. The accord signals likely passage pending final legislative steps and presidential consideration.
Lady Diana Duff-Coover denies an American movie offer for a film and quips I wish I had. The London report cites her denial on May 25, reflecting ongoing interest in her acting career though no deal is currently in place.
Market notes report cotton prices in Americus and New York and New Orleans futures with open and close figures for July October and December contracts. Moultrie livestock listing shows weights from 165 to over 600 pounds with prices for cattle fat steers and other cuts, though text is partly garbled.
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