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Americus Times Recorder

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Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1919

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Wonder Buster Sired World Beater Hu ng Hog Sale Top Price

Wonder Buster a leading boar from Webster L. Clay herd of Poland Chinas sold for 10200 at Mr. Clay's disposition sale near Bunce ton Mo to Head Gray of Palmyra Mo. He is a famed sire with bids from six states and fetched the top price after a prior sale record.

Wonder Buster Webster L. Clay Poland Boonville Mr. Clay Bunceton Head & Gray Palmyra B. Wallace W. B. Wallace Houston Harte F. C. Brickey Ambria Ind

Weather forecast for Georgia and north west regions

The Werther forecast calls for frost in the western portion tonight with fair skies in central areas. Temperatures will be cooler across the north and west with light winds and generally dry conditions.

Georgia

Parade shootings during Armistice Day parade in Centralia

In Centralia Washington Associated Press report says four members of the American Legion were shot and five others wounded during an Armistice Day parade and the day’s events were blamed on a mob. Investigators seek motive and evidence suggesting premeditation amid alleged industrial unrest and no disorder reported earlier in the morning.

Centralia Wash Novi Associated Press Ean Legion Mon Sail

Cotton Drops $10 Base After Stock Panic

Cotton tumbled 200 points to the daily limit amid stock market panic and liquidation near session end yesterday. Traders say the decline reflects temporary weakness and does not reflect supply and demand fundamentals, with spot holders delaying sales.

Liquidation of stocks resumes as declines steady

NEW YORK November 12 liquidations continued at the stock market open with orderly declines. Measures by local financial interests and the Federal Reserve board helped stabilize conditions though further forced selling grew as the session progressed.

New York Associated Press The Stock Exchange Federal Reserve Board

Doesn’t Know His Age Must Serve 60 Days

Blaine Henry, a mountaineer from Fannin county, will serve sixty days in Fulton county jail for violating the selective service law by failing to register in September 1918. He claimed he believed he was over 45, but the assistant district attorney argued he was under that age and liable to register.

Atlanta Blaine Henry Fannin County Fulton County Henry United States Court

Loss Of Teeth No Excuse For Liquor

Susie Davis faced the recorder after losing her false teeth and suffering gum pain. She drank corn liquor to ease the ache, but Judge Johnson ruled she had no excuse for possessing contraband alcohol and fined her under a band of 100.

Atlanta Susie Davis Susie Recorder Johnson

Miners Return Talk After Meeting Offer in Strike Zone

In Birmingham Alabama three fourths of striking miners are expected back at posts tonight with all in mines by noon tomorrow per Secretary Clemo. In Indianapolis reports on return slow as orders to end the strike have not reached all districts yet. Governor Frazier declares martial law in North Dakota mines and plans to take over idle lignite coal mines.

Chicago Birmingham Ala Associated Preas Clemo Alabama District Mine Workers Indianapolis Associated Press Coal Mar Wilson Washington North Dakota Bismarck Frazier

Old Wound To Cost Summer Soldier His Foot

Luke Forrest of near Americus, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Forrest, has returned to Fort McPherson after a four day furlough. A year ago in July he suffered an ankle wound from a German shell during the Marne battle while in the 161st Machine Gun Battalion Rainbow division. After nine surgical operations the wound will require amputation of the foot next Monday, with recovery expected soon after and plans to return home to farm.

Luke Forrest A. A. Forrest Americus Fort McPherson Mr. Forrest 161St Marne

Arms Seized From Express Office in Dawes Mine Shipment

Deputy sheriffs acting on a governor issued wartime warrant seized nine rifles and about a thousand rounds of ammunition from the Dawes express office in the Cabin Creek district. The arms were consigned to a mine at Dawes.

Charleston W. Va Associated Press Dawes Cabin Creek

Legion Endorses Playground Movement Here

The local American Legion post endorsed a city playground project at its armistice day banquet, passing an unan imous resolution to support acquiring land for a playground. The text praised physical training for children and named leaders J E Mathis Jr A S Tillman and H B Williams. Workers expected definite developments later today or tomorrow.

American Legion J. E. Mathis, JR Chi'n. A Tillman H. B. Williams

Honduran Ex-Consul Slain in New Orleans Car Attack

Dr Leopoldo in New Orleans and Mobil was shot and killed, his wife seriously wounded, in an automobile ambush last night. Their bodies were found in a ditch with the woman’s clothing torn and fingers damaged, authorities said.

New Orleans Associated Press Leopoldo New Orleana Mobil

North Georgia Methodists Open Session At Wesley Memorial

The North Georgia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South opens at Wesley Memorial Church in Atlanta with Bishop Warren A. Candler presiding. The conference will close next Monday with the reading of appointments.

Atlanta North Georgia The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Wesley Memorial Church Warren A. Candler

Move Opens to Limit Senate Peace Debate

Washington Nov 12 The move to limit Senate debate on the peace treaty by invoking cloture was inaugurated by Democratic leaders. A petition requiring sixteen signatures circulated by administration leaders had more than double the needed amount. Some Republicans indicated support for the cloture proposal.

Washington Associated Press Senate

Cotton meeting moved to November 21 in Macon

Georgia Baptist Convention requests shift of the cotton production conference from November 19 20 to Friday November 21 in Macon Ex Congresssman A F P Lever will be the principal speaker Other speakers include J S Wannamaker Harvie Jordan and other national organizer leaders The Georgia products dinner on November 19 would have interfered with the meeting

Macon Atlanta Georgia Baptist Convention American Cotton Association A. F P. Lever J.S. Wannamaker Harvie Jordan National Organization Georgia Products

Hippo Potamus and Snake Charmer Lead Americus Circus Parade

A defective railroad car delayed John Robinson circus crews in Macon, delaying Americus arrival until after 9 AM. Despite the late start, a full parade featuring hippo potamus, a snake charmer, two bands, two caliopes, and camels led to a successful 2 PM show, with another performance planned for 8 PM tonight.

Macon John Robinson Circus Americus Steath

Assistant Fire Chief Struck by Car Near Station

Assistant fire chief suffered injuries when struck by a car in front of the station while responding to an alarm. He fell, bruised an arm, leaped up, and helped fight a fire at a residence on Oglethorpe avenue. The driver’s identity was not learned. The blaze was confined to a Negro house.

Tt Street Beides Socieay Oglethorpe Avenue Harris

Gen Forrest speaks for Armenian children campaign

Gen Naw than B Forrest of Biloxi commander of the Sons of State Veterans spoke at a luncheon in Atlanta for the starving Armenian children. The Georgia Division of the Near East Relief Committee hosted officials from New York including C P national field director John W Mace and Florence Duryea. Local Georgians Charlies A Rowland B Wilmer Dr Jones and Mrs Frank Inman attended. Later moving pictures at the city club showed relief needs as Forrest coordinated the campaign with Dr Jones and others.

Atlanta Nawthan B. Forrest Biloxi Sons of Srate Veterans Mas Armenia Georgia Near Beast Relief Committee New York C. P John W. Mace H.C Florence Duryea Woman's A. Yonan Charlies A. Rowland B. Wilmer Jones Anti-Sali League Frank Inman Ony Club General Forrest Oapaign Dr. Jones

Market Trip Boosts Trade Purchases For Firm

Eugene Bailey of the W. D. ley campaign buys sine stock for the firm and more goods are rushed to market. The emphasis lies on expanding trade as Bailey purchases stock and moves additional items for sale.

Eugene Bailey W. D. Ley Campai Sinter

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