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Newspaper

Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1924

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Mystery Woman Clue Ties to Macon Atlanta Hospitals

Police in Columbus say a clue to the identity of the mystery woman held in a local hospital links her to wards in Macon and Atlanta hospitals. A Columbus resident who met the woman in Macon described someone who matches a description of the patient who left Central hospital in Macon, though the woman insists her memory is gone.

Associated Press Columbus Macon Atlanta Central Hospital

Scandals of 1925 staged by American Legion at Rylander

The Scandals of 1925 was presented at the Rylander Theatre by the American Legion. The performance drew a large local audience and portrayed a snappy show with an able cast and clever chorus of local youths. After the show, many enjoyed dancing at Rylander Hall.

Rylander Theatre American Legion Amaters Americas Rylander Hall W. K

Americus man pleads guilty in Pittsburgh dress theft

Clarence Champion, colored, formerly of Americus, pleaded guilty to stealing dresses from the Rosenbaum Co in Pittsburgh and was sentenced to nine to eighteen months in jail. Detectives traced ten dresses found at Champion’s Americus home and shipped the articles to Pittsburgh. No charges were filed against his wife.

Pittsburg Bragg Clarence Champion Americus Pittsburgh Rosenbaum Co Mosley Street Worthy Glawson

Government Experts Urge Sparrow Transfer Plan

Government experts advise setting mouse transfer sparrows as a strategic measure. The concept suggests mice may comply, while sparrows are trained to relocate. Plan aims to balance pest control with ecological considerations and public safety.

Superior Court To Convene Here Monday

The November session opens with a major civil case the Littleton will dispute. William Littleton challenges the probate of Edward Littleton’s will, claiming mental incapacity. Dr. J. G. Dean receives most of the estate. the ordinary’s court set aside the will, now appealed to the Superior Court for a two day or more hearing.

Littlejohn Littleton Edward Littleton William Littleton J. G. Dean Dawson Cobb Dr. Dean

Prohibition Raid Nets 29 Arrests in Richmond

Federal prohibition agents aided by police arrested 29 people in Richmond on November 20 for alleged dry and drug law violations. Agents formed fifteen squads of four and descended on pre identified premises, arresting all occupants.

Associated Press Richmond

Rome Community Chest Drives for 18600

Rome community chest drive for 18600 is underway this week. The effort has the backing of leading Rome business men and local officials.

Rome

Tampa solves traffic problem by walking Tampa

City Manager Levley Brown advocates a walking focused plan to ease Tampa traffic chaos. Police chief granted authority to increase patrols, restrict parking, and implement measures aimed at safer travel with fewer delays in the congested district.

Tampa Levley Brown

Hot Springs Wins 1925 United Daughters Convention

Hot Springs Arkansas was chosen to host the 1925 United Daughters of Confederacy convention as officers were re elected. Mrs W C N Merchant of Chatham Virginia was elected second vice president without opposition to succeed Mrs Frank Elmer Ross of San Diego California. Mrs Frank Harrold of Americus Georgia was elected president general for a two year term through next year.

Savannah United Daughters of Confederacy Hot Springs Ark W. C. N. Merchant Chatham Virginia Frank Elmer Ross Sandiego Calif Frank Harrold Americus

Harding in Serious Condition at Marion Hospital

Mrs Warren G Harding remains in a semi comatose state at Marion with Dr Sawyer reporting fair heart action. The White House stays in constant contact with the physician as inquiries come in from Washington.

White House Associated Press Marion Oho Warren G. Harding Sawyer Washington

Publicity stunt lands three in jail in San Diego

Max Bronstein, a local theatre manager, press agent C. C. Pratt, and William F. Fife were jailed after confessing to planting a fake infernal machine with a smoke fuse in the San Diego Union editorial rooms. Bronstein and Pratt admitted hiring Fife for two dollars to place a suitcase with mock dynamite for a publicity stunt for a forthcoming film. The film was barred from showing, and officials considered felony charges.

San Diego Calif Max Bronstein William F. Fife San Diego Union Brunstein Pratt Fife

Who Will Be the Speaker of Next House Puzzle

A Chicago crossroads looms as Martin Madden contends for the House speakership to succeed Gillett. Rival Nick Longworth eyes the chair, with Theodore Burton joining the race. Behind the push stands Alice Roosevelt Longworth whose influence could crown Nick.

Washington Chicago Windy City Martin B. Madden Ilinois House Frederick Gillett Senate Charley Dawes Madden Congress Nick Longworth Cincinnati Gray Gillett Nick Longworth Madden-Longworth Cuyahoga County Ohio Theodore E. Burton Burton Cleveland Coolidge

Gates Opened On Los Angeles Aqueduct Spark Clash

Ranchers accuse Los Angeles of stealing water from the aqueduct to keep land productive. They opened control gates allowing water to spill toward the Owens River. City authorities call in state troops to prevent clashes over the dispute.

Los Angeles

Suspension of 20 Minutes on New York Cotton Exchange

New York November 20 Trading on the New York Cotton Exchange will be suspended for twenty minutes on Friday to avert confusion from the government crop estimate. Five minutes before 11 o'clock trading will cease and reopen at 11 15 as traders digest the latest figures. The New Orleans Exchange plans similar action.

Associated Press New York New York Cotton Exchange New Orleans Exchange

Milner Joins Bank of Commerce Announcement

Frank Sheffield president of the Bank of Commerce states Cobb Milner of the State Highway Department will join the bank in an official capacity starting December 1. Milner comes with high recommendations from friends who wish him success in the new position.

Frank Sheffield Bank of Commerce Cobb Milner State Highway Department Sheffield Times-Recorder Milner

Central Baptists to Hear Rev Cochran

Rev Frank Cochran of Dublin will officiate both morning and evening services at Central Baptist Church on Sunday. Judge Maynard, an official of the church, says Cochran has completed seminary study and is an orator of promise.

Frank Cochran Dublin Cmtral Baptist Church Cochran Maynard

Five Die In Fire In Plymouth Pa With Seven Homes Lost

A fire in Plymouth Penn destroyed seven frame buildings in the business district. Five people were killed, three unidentified bodies recovered, and one man was seriously injured and hospitalized. The blaze caused extensive property loss in the town on November 20.

Associated Press Plymouth Penn

Unclear OCR fragment on Washington draw and wife

Fragmentary text mentions a wife and possible reference to Washington drawing. Lacks coherent events or names to establish a factual item. Further readable content needed to craft a proper summary with distinct entities and dates.

Wupdep ed Wowan family questioned in murder case

Columbus Ohio November 20 Prosecutor Kine flies to Paris Ohio to question Mrs Shearsley mother about the dead woman's family life The body was found cremated in a furnace Suicidal theory considered by Rev Sheatsley while police trace a maniac visitor who asked for an old overcoat and the furnace room The case grows murkier as chemical analysis cannot determine stomach contents and the minister cites his daughter's smell observations

Associated Press Columbus Ohio Addie Shearsley Kine Paris

Water gates at Los Angeles aqueduct restored after raid

Nov 20 dispatch reports ranchers diverted Los Angeles aqueduct waters into Owens Lake, then returned to normal flow after a conference. A resolution by the Los Angeles Clearing House association urged cooperation to settle water rights, conditional on immediate gate closure.

Associated Press Los Angeles Los Angeles Aqueduct Owen’s Lake Gates Opera Os Angeles Dispatch Los Angeles Clearing House Association Clearing House

Walker Handles Flog Case Alone In Clemency Row

Atlanta reports indicate J F Alexander the Macon man convicted in klan agitation flogging cases did not pass through the state prison commission. Clemency was issued by the governor without commission consultation after a direct submission. Alexander received 60 days on the chain gang and a fine of 200 dollars instead of 500.

Atlanta J. F. Alexander Alexander Prison Commission Macon

Methodists Will Not Discuss Unification

At the South Georgia Methodist Conference in Bainbridge attendees stood and sang softly "Safe In the Arms of Jesus" as nine clerical members who died in the past year were named. The conference adopted a resolution confirming that the Unification question will be openly discussed at this gathering.

Associated Press Bainbridge Navy Jesus

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Newspaper on Tax Return Publication

A federal grand jury indicted The Baltimore Post amid government action over the legality of publishing income tax return details by newspapers. The report notes tensions with German authorities and mentions scrutiny of press practices.

Federal Grand Jury Baltimore Post Associated Press Baltimore Baltimore Post Today

Two Building Permits Issued Here Wednesday

Chief McArthur of the Fire Department issued two building permits on Wednesday. Albert Thayer will construct a residence between Church and Lamar on Prince street, with J R McGlamery building a residence on the north side of Oglethorpe Ave. J W Shiver named as contractor in charge of the project.

McArthur Fire Department Albert Thayer Prince Street Church and Lamar J. R. McGlamery Oglethorpe Ave J. W. Shiver

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Mscon Hospital Legion Americus Negro Robinson Theodore Robinson Superior Court Grand Jury Traverse The Harding Longsworth Harry B. Hunt NER Highway Department Central Baptists Rev Owever Wupdeped Wowan Sachin Los Angeles Bankers Association Walker Prison Board Little Joe Guene
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