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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1917
Page
1
Reports quote Lloyd George stating France and Britain will pursue reprisals for raids on London. French air attacks near Baden and Verdun are cited as part of mounting pressure and planned bombardments on German targets across occupied Belgian territory.
Fragmentary text indicates defendants Sectman Danson and associates linked to a national army matter involving Mrs Howell and Walter She, with bond set at 5000 dollars. Mentions Leslie and Gordon as local officials and a disposal accusation. Narrative is incomplete and lacks full context.
An official text from Berlin states Germany did not offer a separate land for France and that a Russian foreign minister’s question prompted the reply. The document hints at Germany's intended moves in talks, with reference to peace terms and the broader conflict.
A Shanghai dispatch via Reuters reports a typhoon sweeping Tokyo on Monday caused 138 deaths and 217 missing. At least a thousand are homeless as the disaster unfolds, with many missing presumed dead.
Washington three October reports rapid destroyer production with the navy predicting earlier than planned completion. Ships slated for winter 1918 delivery now expected to be in commission early next year, marking a major advance over initial estimates.
Following a government request the Americus Board of Education announced a new course titled Community and National Life. It aims to teach economic facts about county, state, and country to all grades above third, running from October 1 to May 1.
New York October 3 Prospects of a short crop boosted cotton on the floor of the New York exchange. The price rose six dollars a bale today, totaling a twelve dollar gain since the government crop report was released yesterday.
A. A. Beavers, an Americas veteran and railroad worker, says he has perfected a new invention to destroy submarines and aircraft. He plans to demonstrate for US military authorities in Washington, hoping for adoption by the Army and Navy. The device uses existing forces and requires no new explosives, with a claimed one mile area rendered untenable by a single discharge. He will submit drawings on arrival and guards secrecy to prevent enemy access.
Lieutenant Gordon Statham of the aviation corps, on furlough from the Wright aviation camp near Dayton Ohio, is in the city for a few days. He recently sustained a broken hand in an accident and cannot discuss details. He is optimistic about serving in France and notes he is among Americas early volunteers in the flying branch.
The Woman's Missionary Union of Friendship Baptist association held its Fifteenth Annual convention at First Baptist Church starting yesterday at 10 a.m. Representatives from multiple churches attended as Mrs. L. B. Lott presided. officers were re-elected and a $1,700 apportioned yearly goal was reaffirmed.
Frank Weller of Washington and Americus Lighting executives honored at Hotel Windsor luncheon in Americus. Attendees from Valdosta included W G Huger and J H Haggerty with plans to boost gas and electric operations. Weller pledged higher efficiency and service within 30 to 60 days amid government contracts.
Washington reports the senate privileges and elections committee reviewing petitions to expel Senator La Follette without taking action. A further meeting is planned, with unfavorable sentiment growing that could unseat the Wisconsin senator. The Heflin dispute resurfaces in the House as Representative Mason accuses Heflin of treasonous implications.
The text lists elected members including Mrs Perkins Ameri cus Mrs H R McGee Mrs E T Jordan and others from Plains Dawson and Leslie. Delegates to the state convention are Mrs LB Lott Mrs J Mc Wilkes and Mrs Matthews. The association will meet next year at Oglethorpe on the first Monday after the first Sunday in October.
Washington reports Great Britain's embargo on shipments to Sweden Denmark Norway and the Netherlands along with U S scrutiny of neutrals. The policy aims to starve Germany by cutting neutral trade, deemed to erode German military strength as neutrals halt essential food and supplies.
Cotton seed sell for seventy dollars per ton in Americus marking the highest cash price paid locally. Farmers rush to dispose of seed while some hold out for yet higher levels as buyers anticipate futures gains. Prices for good middling cotton listed at twenty six and a quarter cents.
The Webster county grand jury probes the Dalton assassination as investigators examine earlier raids on a nearby still and alleged informant connections. Clifford T. Dalton was killed at his Church Hill home when shots shattered a window during dinner with his family.
All members named by Chairman L. G. Council will convene at Planters Bank tomorrow at four. Officials will finalize plans for the Liberty bond campaign in Sumter County and aim to sell at least 2000 dollars of bonds.
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