28 Nov 1924
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1924
Page
1
Early counts from the American Red Cross membership drive show Georgia leading the Southern division with 387,947 enrolled. The region’s total reaches 20 percent higher than earlier estimates, placing Georgia first among states in the effort announced from Atlanta.
Cairo reports that two platoons of the Elev enth Sudanes mutinied at Khartum and attacked a veninee hospital, killing one British subject and murdering two Syrian doctors. London notes the mutiny not connected with Cairo unrest and cites a wider anti British plot network leading to arrests in Cairo and Alexandria.
Washington reports that Senator Robert M. LaFollette of Wisconsin and three primary supporters faced removal from Republican committee positions after a conference action. The party also chose Charles Curtis of Kansas as Senate leader to replace the late Henry Cabot Lodge, with Senator Watson of Indiana named vice chairman and whip.
The jury in the Robinson conspiracy suit found that a conspiracy existed to extort money from the unnamed Indian prince known as Mr A. It also found that neither Mr Robinson nor Mrs Robinson, who was found with the prince in a Paris hotel, were parties to the conspiracy.
Manila Nov 28 Governor General Leonard Wood announced he would veto tomorrow the legislature’s bill raising the Chinese entry registration fee from 50 cents to 10 dollars. The measure aims to further restrict Chinese entrants to the islands.
Frederick V. Bowers and manager tout The Love Bet as one of the fastest snappiest musical comedies south of the Mason-Dixon line. They claim two hours of entertaining electrical effects numbers and dances. The troupe played to a full Albany audience yesterday with matinee and evening shows. Production cost exceeded 18 600 dollars. The Love Bet is a composed tion, and after the satisfied crowd.
November 7 marks a weekly Zeppelin mail link between the United States and Europe, to be run by the Zeppelin Company. Dr Hugo Eckner, in charge of the ZR 3 trans Atlantic voyage, said no passenger service is planned yet but a single Zeppelin carrying 500,000 letters at 25 cents each could be profitable.
Marion Ohio November 28 Jeanne and George DeWolfe grandchildren of the late Mrs Warren G Harding receive the bulk of her estate as residue. Special bequests to friends and relatives total 56000 while the overall value is believed to reach about 500000.
Private Edward A. Hammond, 19, of Service Company, 29th Infantry, Fort Benning, was fatally injured when a 75 millimeter shell exploded yesterday at 3 45 p m while he was attempting to convert it into a souvenir. He died about an hour later in his tent as companions had just left and thousands at a game on the reservation heard the blast. The shell was nearly eighteen inches long with a base diameter about three inches.
A business boom is predicted as stock markets reach records and demand rises. Iron and steel output climbs from a summer slump, rail freight hits record levels, and wholesale prices rise about one and a half percent. The piece contrasts hopeful investors with savers, urging prudent action as prices and profits rise.
More than 1800 Iowa and Missouri students traveled by special train to Jacksonville Illinois to pay homage at the tomb of Abraham Lincoln this morning. The large group trekked in orderly formations as part of a springfield ceremony transit.
A Sumter Superior Court jury awarded Mrs Marie Strang $5000 in her suit against Central of Georgia railway and the Pullman Company. Judge Wm M Harper presided due to illness of Judge Littlejohn. Strang, a passenger from Gainesville Florida to Eufaula Alabama, claimed she was removed near Americus yards causing exposure illness.
Informal discussions began in Washington between French and American representatives to establish a basis for funding France's war debt to the United States. No progress announcement has been issued.
Christmas, six days before bills arrive, brings rare luck to households facing season costs. Neighbors note practical efforts to stretch funds, shop early, and swap gifts, while local shops highlight small discounts on essentials. The mood is cautious yet festive, with families prioritizing essentials and shared meals.
The Tong truce between Hip Sing and On Leong collapses after the Hip Sing member Goang Cong Foo is shot in the Bronx. Police arrest two men, Lee Har and Moy Yiek Tong, as restaurant workers named at 14 Mott Street. Mediation efforts fail and fear of renewed terror grips Chinatown.
Newbern North Carolina November 28 Charlie Long a Chinese laundryman was found dead in bed yesterday with a bullet wound through the right eye a pistol with two cartridges exploded lay beside the bed Coroner J L Hartsfield announced he would go behind the coroner s jury verdict of death by own action
In November 28 dispatches from Hankow and the Norwegian consulate report two American women Misses Elizabeth Berglund and Ingeborg Nystul, attached to Augustana mission at Juchow, Honan province, missing after bandit capture of Juchow. The Rev Arne Anda is held for ransom and missing since Nov 21.
Cairo reports that Egyptian officers and troops in Khartum refused to leave Sudan and faced British surroundment. The Khartoum government asked Cairo to issue orders to withdraw to avoid bloodshed. The war minister then instructed them to cease resistance, stressing loyalty and British pressure.
Geneva November 28 The League of Nations will bring Egypt's protest against Great Britain to the council's attention. The council meets in Rome early December, and its likely attitude is awaited with interest.
Evening prayer will be said in Calvary church tonight at 6 15 announced by Rev Lawrence. The note mentions concerns about Chinese raising more rats than Americans.
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