Hogue Victim Of Foul Play A Death At The Plant
Hogue, a night watchman at the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company on Spring street, was found dead in the plant bath room with a pistol in his hand. A coroner's jury explored the case amid whispers of foul play and possible self harm. Relatives demand a full investigation and have engaged solicitor D R Statham to press authorities for answers. The post mortem reportedly showed a crushed skull and a single bullet wound, with robbery ruled out. Sheriff Harvey promised full assistance to resolve remaining questions after the inquest.
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Ft. A. Hogue
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Mr. Hogue
J. J. Hogue
J. R. Statham
Hoene
Americus+ Morrow
R. A. Hogue
Chemical Company
Spring Street
Theody
Hopue
Harvey
North Bay Fire Destroys Five Towns In Ontario
A forest blaze swept through North Pow and North Cobalt regions causing extensive property loss and threatening multiple towns. Officials estimate damages may reach eight million dollars as responders battle stubborn flames and assess casualties.
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North Bay
North
North Cobalt
Unopark
Connelsville Mine Blast Hits Close by Explosion
A mine blast near Signstown, Pennsylvania, occurred today in the Con tle coke strike region, destroying the pit and the fan. The blast disrupted operations and damaged equipment as plans had been made for a Monday non union action.
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Connellsville
Signtown
W E Taylor resigns from council effective January
Alderman W. E. Taylor, on council since 1918, resigns effective January 1. His term ends 1923, requiring an extra alderman to be elected this fall. Resignation filed with city clerk, ballot place set for successor. Mayor Sheppard ill at home with no clear plan for another term. Other candidates are slow to declare.
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W. E. Taylor
Sheppard
Americus Defeats Cordele 50 to 6 In Season Opener
Americus high school dominated Cordele in the opening football game at Americus Playground, winning 50 to 6. Johnson and Everett each scored twice, with Collins and Hooks adding touchdowns. Substitutions highlighted the depth as Americus moved into shape for the season.
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Americus High School
Cordele High School
Americus Playground
Americus Cordele
PTT Ans Isles Xeapes
Johnson
Everett
Collins
Hooks
Buchanan
Postmaster Announces Mail Box Rule for City Carriers
Postmaster D F Davenport warns all Americas residents with city carrier service must install a suitable letter box or cut a front door slot for mail. Applies to most deliveries, not Times Recorder. Noncompliance risks loss of carrier service and a trip to the post office. The rule is nationwide to speed service and reduce careless mail handling.
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D. F. Davenport
Times- Recorder
Postoffice Department
Americas
Washington
See Europe Through An American Editor's Eyes
The Times-Recorder will publish James M Cox's Europe through an editor's eyes, an American viewpoint by the Democratic candidate and former Ohio governor. Cox spent months studying postwar Europe, presenting insights beyond diplomatic rhetoric. The series debuts exclusively in the newspaper starting Monday in October.
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Europe
James M. Cox
America
Times-Recorder
Ohio
Dayton News
Cox
Bonday
Liquor Aboard U S Ships Seized Under Harding Order
Washington Oct 7 The masters of shipping board vessels were ordered by Chairman Lasker, with President Harding direction, to remove and surrender all intoxicating liquors aboard ships to the Treasury. The move applies to vessels in American ports and those at sea arriving at ports. The government acts on prohibition interpretation and enforcement. The Anti Saloon League opposed a bill to permit liquor sales on American passenger ships abroad.
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Masters of Shipping Board
Lasker
Daugherty
Treasury Department
Congress
Anti-Saloon League
Charles Wheatley Discharged After Dengue Fever Siege
In Louisville Kentucky a pickpocket robbed a girl inside the sheriff's office as thirty deputies stood by. The suspect escaped without leaving logs or clues.
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Charles Wheatley
Louisville
Farmer Records 25 Pounds of Sweet Potatoes in One Hill
An anonymous 17th district farmer reported to the Times-Recorder office that he harvested 25 pounds of sweet potatoes from a single hill. He also brought a potato measuring 14.4 inches in length with about 4 inches in diameter, claiming it as part of the harvest stock.
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Times-Recorder
Dengue Closes Americus Church and Disrupts City
Dengue fever has blanketed Americus, forcing city departments to halt operations and leaving at least one church without services. Pastor Richard F. Simpson is among the fever victims as about 500 cases are reported across the state, prompting a Presbyterian Sunday school official, A C Crockett, to issue a notice.
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Americus
Richard F. Simpson
A. C. Crockett
Presbyterian Church Sunday School
Revival Sets First Methodist Services Sunday
The First Methodist church will start revival Sunday at 11 o clock with Rev. L J Miller preaching the opening sermon. The first day’s services will be at Lee Street Methodist Church and on Monday move to First Baptist Church. Daily sessions begin 10 am and 7 30 pm for two weeks with strong revival wave noted in Georgia. Sunday school superintendents urge members to assemble at the court house Sunday morning for the usual program.
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First Methodist Church
L. J. Miller
Lee Street
First Baptist Church
Columbus
Georgia
First Methoa Tetehurch
Court House
Governor Hands Over Commission To Mrs Felton
Atlanta Oct 7 There has been no change in the senatorial race with six candidates remaining. Gus Howard is expected to favor George Walter George, a Wallace Clarke faction favorite. Confabs between George leaders and Judge Howard’s friends yielded no decision. Governor Murderee spoke at Gar terville for Mrs W H Felton, appointed to the United States Senate. John T Boifeuillet opened headquarters in the Kimball House. George supporters claim strong prospects as Wright announces Watson backing. Hardwick backs George. Dean scorns Howard and Walker. Brown shifts to Seab Wright leaving Walker supporters in Atlanta unfixed.
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George Walter George
Clifford Walker
George
Judge Howard
Murderee
Garterville
W. H. Felton
United States Senate
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Decatur
DeKalb County
John T. Boifeuillet
Kimball
John Randolph Cooper
Senate
Howell
Dorsey, Dean
Wright
Seaborn Wright
Watson
Howard
Dorsey
Walker
Dean
Hardwick
Hub Dean
Macon
J. J. Brown
Brown
Séab Wright
St. Mary’s
Browen
Escaped Soldier Prisoners Captured Near Camp Benning
Two deserters from Camp Benning were captured in Americus on Thursday and returned to the camp today. They wore shackles at the ankles, fought a rushed escape, and were identified as Robert J. Ward and Ben Faircloth. Chief Bragg and officers Kimsey and Worthy helped in the capture.
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Camp Benning
Americus
Bragg
Kimsey
Worthy
Robert J. Ward
Ben Faircloth
Masons Meet For Notable Evening And Barbecue
The Masons gathered in their rooms for a strong session last night. The Masters degree was conferred on a class of candidates and, after the ritual, members enjoyed a barbecue supper.
Bonar Law Threatens Alliance Over Near East Policy
A Bonar Law letter shocks London by asserting Britain may withdraw troops from the Rhine and end the Entente if France does not back British Near East policy. The note frames the issue as a direct warning and signals potential rupture in alliance unless Paris aligns.
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London
Associated Press
Andrew Bonar Law
Rhine
France
Near East
Turkish nationalist Ismet Pasha softens stance in conciliatory note
Otto Mudania dispatch reports optimism as Ismet Pasha, Turkish nationalist representative, issues a conciliatory statement. A Moscow wireless dispatch notes Sultan Mohammed of Fatih was received by the Russian delegation in London, with the event dated October 7.
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Otto 7
Rreee Press
Cottartade
Ismet ‘Pasha
London
Sultan Mohammed
Fai
Moscow
Britain and France Reach Wartime Agreement Over Thrace
Paris dispatch reports Foreign Secretary Curzon and Premier Poincare have agreed in principle that Turkish Nationalist troops may occupy Eastern Thrace only after peace treaties are concluded. The accord points to postwar arrangements between Britain France and Turkish nationalist forces.
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Paris
Associated Press
Great Britain
France
Curzon
Poincare
Thrace
Mudania Conference Reports Sparse and Conflicting
Reports from Mudania conflict and offer little clarity. Advices indicate the Turks demand a categorical Allied statement approving Turkish occupation of Thrace, while other details remain unclear. London dispatches cite meager information as efforts continue to chart the crisis.
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London
Associated Press
Thrace
Reunion of Doughboy and Doughnut at New Orleans
Sal vat ion Army girls will distribute thousands of doughnuts and hot coffee at the American Legion national convention in New Orleans October 16 to 20. Two booths named doughnut dugouts will operate in convention hall with a rest room like a war camp hut replica established for visitors.
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New Orleans
Salvation Army
American Legion
Army
France
George Wood
Legion
Salvation
Americus Spot Cotton Market Edges Up One Point
The market for AMERICUS spot cotton closed one point higher with strict middling priced at 21 cents. This uptick followed a day of modest trading and reflects a tighter supply outlook for the period.
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Americus
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