Berlin Crisis Deepens as Communists Flee Arrests
Berlin reports say several prominent Berlin Communists were arrested as a precaution after Moscow allegedly urged provocations. Dr. Heinrich Albert, who had begun forming a German cabinet for President Ebert, abdicated the task, with observers predicting a possible Reichstag dissolution amid further unrest. Albert previously worked with a New York bureau and had limited pro-German ties before World War I entry.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Moscow
Germany
London
Heinrich F. Albert
Ebert
Albert
Herre von Kardoff
Stressemann
Reichstag
New Yerk
Lawmaker Opposes Muscle Shoals Spending and Gorgas Sale
Representative Meenzie from Illinois says he will oppose further federal funds for the Muscle Shoals project and will oppose Chairman Madden’s plan to replace the Gorgas steam plant recently sold to Alabama Power. The move is part of an initial step toward selling the property to Henry Ford.
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Washington
Associated Press
Meenzie
Tlnois
Muscle Shoals
Madden
House Appropriations Committee
Gorgas
Alabama Power Company
Henry. Ford
Public sentiment saves Mikasa from target ship fate
Public sentiment in Tokio backed a preservation movement for the historic battleship Mikasa, once Admiral Togo’s flagship in the 1905 Sea of Japan battle. Damaged by the earthquake, the vessel faced repair, but the campaign saved it from becoming a target ship. Temporary repairs and naval-building damages are estimated to cost upwards of 15 009 600 yen about 75 million dollars.
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Tokio
Togo
Yokosuke Navy Yard
Hitchcock Named Manager Of Johnson Campaign
Chicago November 27 Senator Hiram Johnson the sole GOP presidential candidate announced that Frank Harris Hitchcock postmaster general in Taft’s cabinet has been appointed general manager of his campaign Hitchcock’s appointment follows Johnson’s November announcement in Chicago and marks a key strategic move for the campaign
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Chicago
Hiram Johnson
Frank Harris Hitchcock
Taft
Chicago detective begins jan term
Chicago Nov 27 A P reports detective David G Grosh began serving an indefinite sentence after being convicted a year ago of manslaughter in the killing of a policeman with his automobile The Supreme court denied a rehearing and Grosh started serving the term in prison
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Chicago
Associated Press
David
Grosh
Fife
Supreme Court
Slave Girls Banned in Frisco Chinatown Report
In San Francisco Chinatown tailors who once relied on making dainty clothes for Chinese slave girls report a sharp decline as owners relocate girls to small towns. Tailors seek YMCA and YWCA guidance to connect with American families. Police and missionaries are credited with curbing tong activities.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Tongs
Maintenance of autos cut by good roads
Secretary Wallace of Agriculture cites that highway improvements can cut motor vehicle costs significantly. He estimates annual fuel outlays at about 1.0 billion dollars and fire losses at 450 million, with depreciation tied to an 8.8 million dollar vehicle investment.
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Washington
Associated Press
Wallace
Secretar Wallace
Americus Methodists Report Fine Year At Conference
Women raised funds totaling 5449.20 during the conference year as Rev John M Cutler praises Americus Methodists for cooperation and work. He notes a building fund for a new church and says reports reflect true spirit rather than mere figures. Continued on Page Two.
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Americus
South Georgia Methodist Episcopal Church
John M. Cutler
First Methodist Church
Savannah
South
Americus Methodists
Paul Roberts Hurt In Puto Accident
Paul Roberts age 15 was struck by a car while crossing Jackson and Forsyth streets in Americus Monday afternoon. He was treated and found not seriously injured. Witnesses said the accident was unavoidable as wet streets and drizzle prevailed. Roberts works for Model Bread. the machine involved was driven by Eugene Morgan.
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Paul Roberts
Jackson
Forsyth
Young Roberts
Model Bread Company
Eugene Morgan
Opposition blocks public Klansmen list bill in Oklahoma Senate
Oklahoma City Nov 27 Senate rejected an amendment to require disclosure of Ku Klux Klan membership. The 19 to 13 vote kept the anti-klan bill from exposing members to rival courts, despite assurances from supporters that the amendment would help.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State Senate
Stores and banks close for Thanksgiving in Americus
Americus stores and banks will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving as merchants observe the holiday. Citizens are urged to complete shopping and banking before Thursday, following long standing city practice.
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Americus
Busines
Americus Hi Looks To Beat Blakely Thanksgiving Game
Americus Hi prepares for a Turkey Day clash at the Playground against Blakely Hi with a full squad. Expected starters include Hooks Mervill Allen Dudley Bell Barton Dixon Tye Adams Glawson Hevett Purvis G A Tye R Ansley Statham and Thayer in a hard fought varsity contest.
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Bill Dykes
Americus Hi
Blakely Hi
Jinx
Blakely
Hooks
Mervill
Allen
Dudley
Bell
Barton
Dixon
Tye
Adams
Glawson
Hvevett
Purvis
G. A. Tye
T. Ansley
R. Ansley
Statham
Thayer
Americus
Gillett Denies Report He Charged Corruption
Washington reports quote Ramsey MacDonald claiming corruption in Washington politics prompted Speaker Gillett to issue a formal denial. Gillett stated in four years as speaker he never suspected any member of the House of Representatives of being swayed by corrupt motives. MacDonald had claimed the U S House was more corrupt than Britain’s House of Commons.
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Washington
Ramsey MacDonald
Labor Party
Gillett
MacDonald
London
House of Representatives
House of Commons
Parolled after sixteen years on gang in Camilla
Camilla November 27. After sixteen years on the Mitchell county chain gang and nineteen years a convict, Joe Connell has been parolled by Governor Walker. Connell has one of the best prison records in the county and many friends in the neighborhood. He has not announced plans for the future.
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Camilla
Mitchell County
Joe Connell
Walker
Connell
Memphis Sees Two Earthquake Tremors No Damage Reported
Memphis officials report two distinct earthquake tremors felt at 5 25 pm Monday, each lasting only a few seconds with no damage noted. The tremors were confirmed by local observers in the city.
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Memphis
Georgia Senate votes repeal opera tax and approves boxing commission
The Georgia Senate voted 24 to 19 to repeal the $2,500 tax on the Metropolitan Grand Opera company of New York. The chamber also defeated a proposal to tax candy by weight and passed an amendment to create a state boxing commission, sending it to the house.
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Atlanta
Associated Press
Georgia Senate Today
Metropolitan Grand Opera Company
New York
Senate
Lambord
General Tax
Boxing Commission
House
Superior Court Busy With Civil Docket in Sumter County
Sumter County Superior Court, led by Judge Littleform and Solicitor Jule Felton, tackled multiple civil cases this Tuesday with a full docket planned for the week. Grand jury committees were assigned to routine investigations, while other committees prepared to report Monday to advance the criminal term.
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Sumter County Superior Court
Littleform
Jule Felton
Court House
E. T. Moore
J. T. Daniel
C. A. Slappey
Oscar McLendon
T. B. Hooks, Jr
E. R. Stewart
W. A. Wilson
E. A. Bowen
T. C. Rodgers
John Prance
L. W. Brown
R. D. McNeil
Lovelace Eve
C. C. Lunsford
Neon Buchanan
Justice of Peace
J. R. Clark
J. J. Westbrook
J. R. Logan
Macon Man Held in Extortion Case
A Macon Georgia man named Arthur R. Hampton is jailed in Philadelphia on charges of attempted extortion by threatening to kill a woman and her three year old daughter unless $2000 is paid. Postal inspectors seized him after he presented himself, claiming innocence and saying he recently came ashore from a steamer where he worked.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
Arthur R. Hampton
Macon
J. Howard Fell
Hampton
Famous Zev jockey wins first race in Phoenix
Phoenix on November 27. Earle Semde rode Zev to victory against Papyrus, a standout English horse, in his first race after eight years of attempting to ride. The jockey, a slim freckled boy, barely survived a rough start but surged ahead as Sandy caused pandemonium in the stands.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Associated Press
Earle Semde
Zev
Papyrus
England
State Fairy
Sandy
Candy interests oppose five cent tax on Georgia candy
Georgia candy manufacturers pressed the senate finance committee against a five cent a pound tax on candy retailing over fifty cents a pound. Data showed many firms lose money. large firms might relocate. A proposed amendment would tax foreign makers as well. Movers picture exchanges sought license hike from 100 to 1000, warned profits are slim and would force operations to end in Georgia.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Senate Finance Committee
Lankford
Moving Picture Exchanges
Arthur C. Bromberg
Mr. Bromberg
Philippine bill passes veto over veto by Wood
Manila November 27 The Philippine legislature unanimously passed a bill remitting penalties on delinquent tax payers over Governor General Wood's veto. The measure now goes to Washington for President Coolidge to consider.
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Manila
Associated Press
Wood
Washington
Coolidge
Mills Plan Major Expansion in Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville plans an addition costing about 100000 dollars to the local cotton mill. The mill recently replaced outdated machinery with modern equipment and has prospered under current management.
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Lawrenceville
City Wins Eight Thousand Dollar Suit Over Bunch
A Macon superior court jury ruled for the city in favor of J. E. Bunch, former city detective, denying back salary claims totaling over eight thousand dollars after his dismissal from the police force without a civil service trial under a later governing commission.
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Macon
J. E. Bunch
Bunch
Civil Service Commission
December cotton hits three year high on opening surge
December cotton contracts jumped to 36.10 at the market open with a 50 point overnight advance. Traders see signs of a possible shortage driven by strong English cables and bullish Southern reports, marking the highest level since 1920.
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New York
Navy
Associated Press
Carroll Farmer Dead in Quarrel Shot at Home
Carrollton, Nov 27. Officers seek Leonard Smith of Bowdon after he allegedly shot Joe L. Folds to death in a quarrel at Mrs. Sam Carter's home Sunday night. Folds died instantly from two heart shots. Smith, who has nine children, disappeared after the shooting as a wide sheriff's search continues. Both men were married with families.
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Carrollton
Leonard Smith
Bowdon
Joe L. Folds
Caroll County
Sam Carter
Smith
Deafness No Longer Bar to Conversation Demonstrated
In Rome on November 27 Professor J. C. Harrish of the Georgia school for the Deaf displayed an oral method of teaching. Eight Cave Spring Institute students, one from each grade, participated in the demonstration showing how deaf individuals can converse.
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Rome
J. C. Harrish
Georgia School For the Deaf
Cave Spring Institute
Suffragette Declares President Driver Small
Carrie Chapman Scott of New York told Dallas women that neither major party has a candidate big enough to fill the job. She said she cares more about the issues than the who of the coming national campaign.
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Dallas
Carrie Chapman Scott
New York
Atlanta to Force Beggars Off Streets
Atlanta officials propose removing beggars and street vendors to curb annoyance while planning interim care for those in need until January 1924. The Community Chest of Atlanta executive committee says city facilities can shelter the needy and funds will arrive later in January 1924.
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Atlanta
Community Chest of
Explorer Charlotte Cameron Heads to Mexico for Aztec Ruins Study
Charlotte Cameron, the woman explorer, sails to Mexico for an eight month study of Aztec ruins. She aims to uncover traces of Atlantis while continuing her historic expeditions from Plymouth.
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Plymouth
England
Associated Press
Charlotte Cameron
Mexico
Atlantis
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