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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1924

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Outler Returns and Harrell Moves in Georgia Conference

In the South Georgia Methodist conference Sunday night two Americus church changes were announced. E. M. Overby becomes presiding elder replacing W. C. Lovett. Luther Harrell moves from Lee Street to Cherokee Heights in Macon. John M. Cutler returns to Americas First. W. M. Haywood succeeds Harrell at Lee Street. A. G. Brewton takes Americus circuit.

South Georgia Methodist Conference Americus E. M. Overby W. C. Lovett Luther Harrell Lee Street W. M. Haywood John M. Cutler Americas First Cherokee Heights Macon A. G. Brewton J. H. Wilson Gees Leslie H. H. Heisler Rev. Jordan Ellaville Marshallville Overby Montezuma Harrell Rev Lee Street Church Nashville Candler Memorial Thelogical School Jordan Girard Savannah Silas Johnson Trinity Church Fulure J. M. Cutler Arlington D. L. Kelr Blakely W. M. Blitch Bronwood and Graves W. E. Hightower Cuthbert J. H. House Dawson W. L. Wright Edison Smithville L. W. Walker Springvale A. B. Brown Czecho-Slovakia D. P. Nelson

Egyptian cabinet resigns and Fuad summons Ziwar

The Egyptian cabinet led by Zagloul Pasha resigns and King Fuad accepts. Ziwar Pasha, president of the senate, agrees to form a new cabinet. Lord Allenby informs Cairo of British forces occupying the Alexandria customs house amid Egypt’s rejection of British demands after Sir Lee Stack’s assassination. London reports eased tensions as Zagloul’s resignation is debated.

Fuad Ziwar Cairo Egypt Zagloul Pasha Ziwar Pasha Senate Lord Allenby Alexandria Lee Stack Sidar London Associated Press

Lewis Nominated for Labor Secretary by Court Judge

Judge Oscar E Bland recommends John L Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, for Secretary of Labor to President Coolidge. The post is currently held by Secretary Davis who plans to retire March 4.

Associated Press Washington John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Coolidge Oscar E. Bland United States Court of Customs Appeals Davis

New England Mills Reduce Wages Across State

Portland Maine November 24 A ten percent wage cut hits New England mills across seven cities affecting more than thirteen thousand workers This marks the second reduction for mill employees in recent months and follows prior cuts observed in the state

Associated Press Portland Maine New England

French loan of 100 million oversubscribed in New York

The one hundred million dollar French loan offered today through a nationwide syndicate led by J. Pierpont Morgan was substantially oversubscribed within about forty five minutes after books opened in New York.

Associated Press New York J.pierpont Morgan

A. F. L Opposes U. S. Regulation of Industries

El Paso Texas November 24 The American Federation of Labor accepts a policy opposed to governmental invasion of industry during its annual session.

Associated Press EL Paso Texas Amercan Federation of Labor

Flames Threaten Town as Fire Destroys Mill Plant

A fire at Willetts ten miles south of Natchez on the Louisiana side of the Mississippi River destroyed the Black River Lumber company plant and other property. The blaze, which for a time threatened the town, was brought under control by nightfall. Loss was estimated over 500000 dollars.

Natchez, Miss Willetts Natchez Louisiana Mississippi River Black River Lumber Company

Mystery death case draws prosecutor toward clues

Columbus dispatch reports prosecutor Kink and assistants pursue leads in the cremated case of Mrs. Addie Sheatsley found at her home. Focused on events after 1:30 to 2:15 PM as deliveryman Strader and student Brideweser reported hearing noises near the furnace. Family unavailable as authorities press for divine guidance to identify the culprit.

Columbus Ohio Christ Evangelical Lutheran, Church of Sheatsley King Shearsley Home Clarence C.Q. Strader E. E. Brideweser Capitol University Paris Columbia Shearsley

Sumter Grand Jury Proceedings Open November Session

The Sumter County Superior Court convened for the November session with Judge Littlejohn presiding. Prof. J F Mathis elected foreman of the grand jury alongside 21 named members. The judge noted a strict charge focusing on crime reporting and lawful investigation, stressing bird law enforcement and that prohibition cases only involve alcohol manufacturing, sales, or possession.

Sumter County Ross Dean C. S. Dyer C. V. Hogsed J. M. Bryan J. R. Logan C. L. Israel T. B. Hooks, Jr Crawford L. C. Summerford G. S Daniel O. N. Johnson W. J. Hill Littlejohn Grand Jury United States

Crippled steamer under own steam at Savannah

Norfolk Nov 24. Crews of two four masted schooners wrecked by collisions off Hatteras Saturday have been rescued and efforts are under way to communicate with the steamship City of Montgomery, which was also damaged in the storm.

Associated Press Norfolk Hatteras Montgomery

City of Montgomery Arrival Tangles Collision Theories

Savannah dispatch reports the steamship City of Montgomery arrived under her own power after a collision with an unidentified schooner near Diamond Shoals. The wrecking tug Joseph D. Pood towed the four masted Perry Setzer until it broke free in a storm, with captain killed. the Wood narrowly survived with sails full of water, pumps choked by coal and doors and windows admitting water.

Savannah City of Montgomery Ocean Steamship Company Diamond Shoals Perry Setzer Joseph D. Pood Virginia-Carolina Tolson Montemery

Cotton Bale Totals Reported For Sumter County

There has been ginned 19 210 bales of cotton in Sumter county prior to November 14 counting round bales as half bales. Announcement made Monday noon by W P Persons representing the bureau s census Department of Agriculture. Figures compare with 11 544 bales ginned to November 14, 1923.

Sumter W. P. Persons Bureau Department of Agriculture

Gore Appointed Farm Secretary

Washington November 24 Howard M Gore of West Virginia has been named secretary of agriculture succeeding the late Henry C Wallace. Gore, acting secretary since Wallaces death, can serve only until March 4 when he becomes governor. He has long worked in the department on budget estimates and next years appropriations, earning broad support from farm leaders and organizations.

Washington Howard M. Gore West Virginia Henry C. Wallace Gore Wallace Department Budget Bureau

Body of Infant Found Along Riverbank in Columbus

A white male infant was found on the river bank at Broad Street in Columbus yesterday at about 11 30 am. David Wright discovered the body and alerted authorities. Coroner H M Woodall empanelled a jury and an inquest returned a verdict that death was from causes unknown. No signs of foul play were found.

Columbus David Wright H. M. Woodall

Congregation Endorses Rev. Sheatsley With Firm Confidence

A congregational resolution lauds the integrity and nobility of Rev. Sheatsley, expressing unequaled confidence in his character and leadership. The wording emphasizes trust and high regard from church members.

Bers Sheatsley

Federal Judge Smith Dies in South Carolina

Charleston, S C November 24 United States district judge Henry A M Smith died at his home Sunday after a brief illness He was 71 72 years old and had served on the federal bench for over 12 years after his Taft appointment in June 1911 He retired in November 1923.

Smith SO. Carolina Charleston S. C A. M. Smith United States Eastern District of South Carolina Taft

Harding Laid To Rest Monday In Marion Ohio

Marion Ohio prepared for the burial of Mrs Warren G Harding widow of the late president. The procession from the city to Marion cemetery will use the same route as the presidential funeral cortege in 1923.

Harding Associated Press Marion Ohio Ohio City Warren G. Harding

Gang warfare breaks afresh in Chicago and Cicero

The owner of a Cicero resort saloon and gambling den was slain in a revolver fight marking a renewal of gang violence in Chicago area. Two gangsters, Myles O Donnell and Leo Climax, were reported near death at hospitals, while a waiter Martin Linet was seriously wounded by a stray bullet. Police requested to halt further violence as a citywide dragnet was launched to prevent a repeat of recent underworld trouble.

Chicago Cicero Eddie Taniel Myles Klondike)O’donnell Leo Climax Martin Linet Taniel Dion O’bannon Fonnstall-Amstating

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Outler Dr. Lovett J. B. Dell Buena Vista M. M. Marshall Butler J. D. McCord East Highland J. P. Daugherty North Highland and Mission J. S. Sharp Rose Hill C. A. Jackson St. Luke C. R. Jenkins D. G. Mann St. Mark J. E. Barnhill St. Paul North Columbus Reese Griffin K. Read Cordele I. P. Tyson Presiding Elder Abbeville A. J’. Segars Arabi D. A. Lastinger Ashburn G. W. Mathews Bonaire R. H. Moreland Byronville Jason Shirah E. O. Heath Elko K. H MacGregor Fitzgerald Minn North Woods Dear. Wheeler Aving Canadian Royal Northwest Mounted Police Wheelers Haling Cttarwater Kas Wheeler The U. S Ean Wheeler Minnesota Mrs Wheeler H Woods Wathis Foreanan Sunter Grand Dry Little Joe
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