German Peace Delegation to Claim 12 850 000 000 Marks
The German peace delegation will present a counter claim of 12 850 000 000 marks for damage from the Allied blockade to offset Allied reparations. Berlin reports outline that Germany will argue for right to peace under Wilsons points and deny current treaty terms. The Four Power Council pursues settlement of the Italian question. Austrian treaty due Friday with League of Nations clauses.
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Versailles
Associated Press
Germany
Berlin
Wilson
Council of Four
Col. House
Andre Tardieu
Orlando
Bull Club Members Are Asked for Fees
County Agent Marshall urges Sumter County bull club members to pay 5.00 per cow to fund the purchase of four bulls. Seventy six members across four blocks are asked to mail checks by May 31 to be deposited at the Bank of Commerce. Funds will be used by W H Howell for State College of Agriculture to buy the bulls, with a meeting planned upon their arrival to formalize the association.
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Sumter
Marshall
Bank of Commerce
W. H. Howell
State College of Agriculture
Lost 20 Peso Note Found by Mohrman in Park Section
Mr. J. H. Mohrman reported finding a discarded currency piece in the park area that proved to be a 20 peso Mexican note from Chihuahua. The note bears the portrait of Francisco Madero and the year 1915 and is declared valueless. Mohrman left the item with the Times recorder for return to the finder.
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J. H. Mohrman
Es Park
Chihuahua
Francisco Maro
Alligator Down in Muckalee Near Central of Georgia Bridge
Workers on the Central of Georgia bridge discovered a 9 foot alligator in the creek near the trestle. Gator was shot in the head and skinned. Foreman G W Speer reported the find and described the creature as rare. The Seminole Indians prize alligator meat, comparing its flavor to veal and fish.
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Muckalee
Central of Georgia
Central of Georgia Bridge Gang
G. W. Speer
Henry Stanfield
Bhim
Florida
Bishop Fails to Keep His Lamps Burning Fine
In Atlanta Bishop Warren A. Candler paid a $2 fine in recorder's court for not keeping his lamps burning. A case showed Mrs. Candler’s car parked before a church during services and an unlit tail lamp due to exhausted fuel. The bishop testified the lamp was burning when left but ran out during services.
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Tlanta
Warren A. Candler
Recorder’s Court of
Atlanta
Chain gang sentences for two men in county court dispute
Judge Littljohn in Superior court sentenced Frank Moore and Cicero Vance to chain gang labor for 12 months each without option to pay fines. Moore had stolen a cow from P. C. Easterlin. Vance’s home near Leslie yielded a found lard can tied to liquor.
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Littljohn
Frank Moore
P. C. Easterlin
Andersonville
Cicero Vance
Leslie
Harvey
Moore
Vance
Allen
Hints of New Fight on U.S. Prohibition
In San Francisco on May 28 Associated Press reports Theodore Bell counsel for the California Grapes Association said if Ohio voters reject the national prohibition amendment in November the amendment’s operation will be suspended nationwide at least until the September 1920 main election.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Ohio
United States
Theodore Bell
California
Rural Carriers to Meet Here Friday
The rural letter carriers of the Third Congressional district will hold their annual meeting in Americus Friday May 30 at 10 p m in the Carnegie Library. Attendees from various counties are expected as carriers attend, with a good program and a treat promised by president G M Gammage of Brongood.
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Third Congressional District
Americus
Carnegie Library
G. M. Gammage
Brongood
Firemen Drench Auto Party After Record Run
Chief Naylor’s crew tested rapid couplings by a pump run when a gate opened and a water jet struck Chas. L. Ansley’s touring car with four women aboard. The party was drenched and trip to the farm canceled.
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Naylor
Lee
A Tylor
Mr. Ansley
NC-4 Crew Decorated by Portugal for Transatlantic Flight
Lisbon wireless says the NC-4 crew received the Grand Cross of the Tower and Sword from the Portuguese foreign minister after completing the first trans Atlantic aerial passage. London reports no confirmation of the final leg from Rockaway to Plymouth and officials note slow communication with Lisbon.
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London
Associated Press
Order of the Tower and Sword
Lisbon
Washington
NC-4
Rockaway Beach
Plymouth
England
Hawker and Grieve Decorated by King
Harry Hawker and Commander Grieve were received by King George at Buckingham Palace and awarded the Air Force Cross. They were the first actual recipients of the order.
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London
Associated Presu
Harry Hawker
Commander Grieve
King George
Buckingham Palace
Air Force Cross
Fate of League Decides Wilson Candidacy
Homer Cummins, chairman of the Democratic committee, arrived in Chicago to preside over a two day session. He said Wilson’s bid for a third term hinges on the League of Nations. With no definite word from Wilson, names like McAdoo and Palmer are the most mentioned. The Democratic National Committee opens a two day meeting to plan the 1920 campaign.
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Chicago
Associated Présa
Wilson
League of Nations
Homer Cummins
Democratic Committee
McAdoo
Palmer
Very Erratic Day in Cotton Market and Belgium King Visit
A volatile session in the cotton market saw spot values swing from 32 1 2 to 31 3 4 cents, with July futures moving between 32.60 and 31.65 as readjustment follows Monday’s rise. Local spot Good Middling stands at 31 12 cents. In Paris, King Albert of Belgium is expected to visit Washington for the League of Nations initial meeting in October.
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New York
Paris
Associated Prev. Press
Albert
Belgium
Washington
League of Oct
Daylight Saving Act Repeal Delayed in House
The House rules committee refused immediate action on granting privileged status to the daylight saving repeal bill delaying its consideration in the chamber today.
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Washington
Associated Preas
House Rules Committee
House
Verdict awards Mrs Goldman 500 dollars in 1917 auto case
A Macon jury returned a verdict for 500 dollars against France Mangum in a suit by Mrs M Goldman for 5000 dollars for injuries from a 1917 automobile accident. The jury found no verdict against J Martin Meadows. The award covers medical and hospital bills for a broken arm.
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France Mangum
J. Martin Meadows
Macon
M. Goldman
Young Man in Love Sermon Series Announced
Rev. Guyton Fisher declares a four week sermon series at First Methodist Church starting next Sunday. The topic is The Young Man In Love covering self work sweetheart and God.
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Man
Love
Guyton Fisher
First Methodist Church
Paderewski Fears Attack on Poland
Polish Premier Ignace Paderewski warned of a potential German attack on Poland. He arrived from Warsaw and said German forces are active in preparatory steps and could strike at several locations. He dismissed pogrom reports as German propaganda.
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Paris
Associated Press
Poland
Ignace Paderewski
Warsaw
Paderewski
Aganda
Hearings On Return Of Wire Lines To Begin
Washington May 38 A P hearings on legislation to return telegraph and telephone systems to private ownership will be taken up tomorrow by the Interstate Commerce committee. Representatives of union employees companies and the government will be heard.
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Washington
Associated Press
Interstate Commerce Committee
Unknown Porter Dykes Faces Jury About Alleges
Fragmentary note suggests Mr. Dykes, described as porter, could explain to the jury details of an unclear matter in Monte. The text is incomplete and difficult to determine concrete facts or context for a full summary.
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Rual
Firemen
Drench Sin Auto Party
Iboy
Seaboard
Portugal
Order of Tower and Sword
King
Democratic National Committee
U. S
Cummins
Senate
Republcan
Albert J0. Cumming
Iowa
Ite
Mrs.Goldman
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