30 Nov 1923
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1923
Page
1
Martha Mansifeld motion picture star died in San Antonio after burns from a fire on set. A flimsy dress reportedly caught fire from a ground match. She was hospitalized after initial injuries, but doctors warned recovery seemed unlikely as her condition worsened.
Charles R. Crisp, representative from Georgia’s third district, has returned to Washington for the opening of the new session and advocates reducing the price of calcium arsenate. A Ways and Means Committee member, Crisp plans to push tax and Georgia fiscal matters, and he traveled with Mrs. Crisp after an Atlanta exta session visit.
Savannah November 30 The South Georgia Methodist conference plans major college changes if the board of education approves its unanimous report. Sparks college will move to Valdosta as a boys college while Andrew Female college will be endowed and enlarged for girls. McRae school will be made coeducational.
Atlanta on November 30 reports five cars stolen in three hours during bad weather. Plain clothes officers scoured city points but made no arrests. Judge Hathcock urged heavy punishment for auto thieves as police double efforts to curb the gang’s activity.
Two railroad companies differ on cause of a rear end collision near Nahunta that killed engineer J H Evans and injured over thirty five. Fog and conflicting statements from crew and witnesses spark a debate as Atlantic Coast Line and Southern Railway each claim differing signaling and clear board conditions. A full investigation is ordered while most injured passengers continue to their destinations.
A Plymouth Church Institute exhibit in Brooklyn outlines a weekly wardrobe plan for working women. For a $200 to $50 weekly salary, budgets range from $20 to $228.30 annually, prioritizing silk stockings and coats but excluding fur coats. The display, started by Mrs. Newell Dwight Hills, targets the modern business girl with emphasis on stockings and dress sets.
Paris November 30 Allied reparations commission forms a committee of experts to study Germanys capacity to pay along lines proposed by President Poincare. Two bodies will be formed with duties to be defined later.
Washington November 39. Rep Cranton Minnesota Republican plans to introduce a bill at the next session creating a distinct bureau in the Treasury to enforce prohibition. He argues the move would bolster enforcement amid alleged violations of the prohibition laws.
Partial OCR lists individuals and towns including Mr and Mrs S W Owens Columbus OH Mrs H Owens Seanesville OH W C Carter St Augustine Willie Leg Brown plus a fireman reference. Content is incomplete and follows no clear event or outcome.
Americus citizens attended a union Thanksgiving service at the First Baptist Church, more than in five years. Dr. Massey of Central Baptist delivered the sermon, praising God’s blessings on America and urging service over materialism. He recalled the first Thanksgiving and noted the day as an American tradition.
Birmingham, Ala. Nov. 30. A man believed to be J. E. Heywood of Tifton, Ga., lies in a local hospital with head wounds from a blow likely with a blunt instrument. He was found early today at the mouth of a downtown alley in serious condition with shock and loss of blood.
In Tulsa Oklahoma thieves broke into a hotel room occupied by Charles Medniken, a Memphis wholesale diamond representative, and stole diamonds valued between 68 000 and 90 000 dollars. Police had no trace of the attackers by late today.
Irene Castle and Frederick McLaughlin a wealthy Chicago merchant wed in a ceremony learned by Associated Press reports. The event marks a high society match linking entertainment and business circles in Chicago with notable social impact.
ALEXANDER HERMAN reports that about 1 to 2 billion dollars yearly are lost to fake stock promotions by American investors. After a Texas oil fraud conviction, the market saw a lull, yet investigators warn the cycle may resume as new schemes emerge in Mexico and other regions. The piece notes repeat players, bail, and ongoing postal fraud prosecutions, urging investors to research before investing.
In Indianapolis a widow, Helen Hagger Whelchel, was found under a bridge near the Big Four tracks. Police pursue a theory she was kidnapped and killed to mislead investigators. Coroner Dr. Paul F. Robinson noted death from a fractured skull, possible pre or post assault, with an inquest likely Friday.
Sumter County teachers association will meet at 10 o clock Saturday morning in the courthouse to discuss routine business and an entertainment program. J E D Shipp said the meeting was announced Friday and will cover losses, rescuers, and heaters, with an invitation extended to all.
Parks G. Cook was found not guilty after about an hour of deliberation in the Blue Bridge circuit court. The judge dismissed charges against the remaining five defendants, including Frank Hasty and his brothers, as prosecutors moved to end the case. The incident involved Mrs Bertha Holcombe and her escort alleging an abduction and beating in Smyrna on November 16.
Mrs Harrold was summoned to Hartshobro Alabama by telegram reporting the serious illness of her mother Mrs N W E Long. Mrs Long, age 86, fell on the front porch breaking her hip and doctors fear complications may prove serious. Mrs Harrold will stay with her mother until her condition improves.
Vienna reports a revised Austrian census reveals 238,475 more women than men in a total population of 6,526,661. The update notes 3,382,568 were female, indicating a persistent gender imbalance across the nation.
Berlin November 30 A three party coalition cabinet was announced with Dr Wilhelm Marx as chancellor and Dr Wilhelm Stressmann as foreign minister. The cabinet includes Dr Jarres interior minister Dr Otto Gessler defense minister Dr Hans Luther food minister Dr Anton Hoefle posts filled by others from the previous government amid a fragile alliance and sharp partisan tensions.
Adam Stegerwald former Prussia premier and centrist leader informs President Ebert he cannot accept the chancellorship and form a cabinet to replace Stresemann. Reichstag dissolution prospects are considered nearer amid the political drift in Berlin.
E. E. Boswell, four years with Metropolitan Life in Americus, promoted to assistant district manager of southern territory. No successor named in Americus. Advices from district manager Mr Gooding of Albany say Boswell will leave immediately to assume new duties.
Americus Singers announce a program next Tuesday at the auditorium of the Aggie school Sunday afternoon. Chief John T Bragg chairs the Americus Singers convention and says several out of town singers will attend with a cordial invitation to the public to join the membership.
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