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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1925

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Washington Takes Third Game of Series 4 3

Washington wins the third 4 to 3 over Pittsburgh in the World Series in Washington. Ferguson started for the Senators, Kremer for the Pirates. Key plays included a Joe Harris eighth inning single driving in the winning run and a dazzling Rice catch, with Coolidge tossing the first ball.

Washington Pittsburg Rice Moore Farris Carey Goslin Lf. Cuyler Rf. Judge Barnhart If. Bluege Wright J. Harris Traynor Peckinpaugh Grantham Ruel C. Smith National Capital Ferguson Senators Kramer Pirates Joe Harris Bucky Harris Marbury President Coolidge Aldridge Walter Johnson Mansar Pittsburgh Cary Cuyler Harris Judge Trainor S. Harris Smith Peck Myer Pittsbugh

Coolidge Addresses Omaha American Legion Convention

President Coolidge stands at the speakers stand during the American Legion convention in Omaha. Behind the radio mics is James A. Crain national commander of the legion. A large gong used to keep the gathering in order is visible nearby.

President Coolidge American Legion Omaha James A. Crain The Legion

Cole's Fate in Hands of Jury

In Rockingham County North Carolina on October 10 the case of the state against W B Cole a wealthy cotton manufacturer accused of murdering W W Ormond was given to the jury. Attorney Albert L Brooks urged acquittal to protect Cole and family from threats and slander while state elector Don Philips delivered the last argument followed by Judge Finley s charge. The trial ended amid heated exchanges as both sides pressed their case before the jury of twelve men who hold Cole s fate.

Richmond County House Rockingham N. C W. B. Cole W. W. Ormond Albert L. Brooks Greensboro Cole Ormond Elacitor Don Philips Finley

Alabama Negro Hanged for Murder in Muscle Shoals Case

Florence Alabama October 18 Sam Greenhiil a Black man was hanged here for the murder of Harry S White a guard on the government reservation at Muscle Shoals He was convicted in federal court and the court of appeals affirmed the conviction President Coolidge refused to interfere with the verdict.

Florence Ala Sam Greenhiil Harry S. White Muscle Shoals Court of Appeals Coolidge

Heresy Bishop Appeals to Courts

In New Orleans on October 10 Judge Louis H. Burns ordered the House of Bishops and the presiding bishop to show cause why they should not be restrained from passing sentence on Bishop William M. Brown. A hearing is set for October 14. Brown is charged with heresy and his conviction was approved by the House of Bishops. He was summoned to appear for sentence but says he will not.

New Orleans Louis H. Burns United States District Court House of Bishops Episcopal Church House William M. Brown Brown

MacMillan Arctic expedition schooner reaches Maine Island

Bodwein arrived at Monegan Island Maine after a voyage from Sydney Nova Scotia. The crew were members of the returning MacMillan navy Arctic expedition sent from Wiscasset on June 20 under the National Geographic Society.

Monegan Island Maine Bodwein Syney N. S MacMillan-navy Wiscasset National Geographic Society

Football Score Report From New York and Yale Games

In New York Georgia Tech led Penn State 13 to 7 at halftime. At New Haven Yale trailed 0 to 14 against Yale in the first half. In Atlanta Oglethorpe led 0 to 0 in the first quarter.

New York Georgia Tech Penn State New Haven Conn Yale Atlanta Oglethorpe

Sumter County Banks Have Properous Year

D A R prepare for convention in Americus with 150 to 200 prominent Georgia women as guests. Local chapter to raise at least 1500 dollars for public entertainments within 60 to 90 days. Mrs Simmons and Mrs Everett attend Athens sessions to finalize dates and program. Americus expected to gain favorable advertising and home improvements for delegates.

Aged Woman Hit by Auto in Columbus Georgia

Miss Lizzie Rowe was struck by a car driven by Mrs. C. H. Cheeseman at Twelfth street and Fourth avenue in Columbus. She was knocked down, rendered unconscious, and taken to the city hospital, where she remained early this morning as witnesses described her stepping into the path between two passing vehicles.

Columbus Lizzie Rowe C. H. Cheeseman Twelfth Street Fourth Avenue

Episcopalians Pledge Over $1.28 Million to Tackle Deficit

In New Orleans on October 10 the joint session of the bishops and deputies of the Episcopal Church raised 1,283,550 dollars to help wipe out a 1,401,000 dollar deficit.

New Orleans House of Bishops House of Deputies Episcopal Church United States

Sumter County Banks Report Strong Resources and Loans

Sumter County four banks report total resources of 23 million with cash in vaults of about 251 thousand and advances on cotton of roughly 122 thousand. Capital totals 240 thousand, surplus 302 thousand, undivided profits 150 thousand. Time deposits near 755 thousand, deposits subject to check 1.65 million, time and demand loans combine to about 2.2 million, bills payable 70.5 thousand. Overdrafts are minor and banking facilities show substantial investment in fixtures. The Realty Board of Sumter County formation and rising home inquiries signal strong local development and ready financing prospects for new projects.

Sumter County Bank Leslie Plains Bank Plains Planters Bank of Americus Bank of Coffererce State Banking Department Americas Southnd

Retired Baptist Minister Julian H Rogers Dies in Jacksonville

The Rev. Julian H. Rogers, a retired Baptist minister, died in Jacksonville Florida today at age 63 after a paralysis illness. Born in Waynesboro Georgia he moved to Jacksonville ten years ago from Atlanta.

Jacksonville Fla Julian H. Rogers Rodgers Waynesboro Georgia Atlanta

It candles are made fram es of a tree that grows in rica

It mentions candles made from fir trees growing in rica and implies a lightweight craft note about material origin.

Rica

Lansdowne widow challenges naval flight protest

Mrs Elizabeth Knox Lansdowne widow of Commander Zachary Lansdowne testifies before the naval court of inquiry arguing that her husband protested the Shenandoah mid continental flight. She cites his letter urging postponement and a Detroit trial flight to test the mooring mast, saying weather and a rigid schedule made the flight improper.

Washington Margaret Ross Lansdowne Zachary Lansdowne Wilbur Naval Court of Inqury Naval Secretary Detroit Middle West Heself Shenandoah Lansdowne Navy Department

Germans and Allies Approve Security Pact Readings

In Lacarno Switzerland on October 10 both German and allied statesmen approved the second reading of most points in the draft security pact. Two major questions remain for Monday: Germany’s entry condition to the League of Nations and France’s special guarantee for Poland.

Lacarno Switz Germany France Poland

New Emergency Fleet Corp President Named by Shipping Board

Succeeds Palmer Elmer Crowley of Boston an operating manager of the American Export Line as president of the Emergency Fleet Corporation after Admiral Leigh C Palmer was removed. The Shipping Board elected him to the post.

Elmer Crowley Boston American Export Line Emergency Fleet Corporation The Shipping Board Leigh C. Palmer

Coolidge condemns Palmer ousting without consult

President Coolidge voiced strong displeasure over the Shipping Board’s removal of Admiral Leigh C. Palmer as head of the Emergency Fleet Corporation and the reshuffling of personnel. He said he will review the legal framework and possibly seek an attorney general opinion while noting surprise over Crowley’s promotion and other changes made in his absence.

Washington Coolidge Shipping Board Leigh C. Palmer Emergency Fleet Corporation White House Omaha Elmer E. Crowley Palmer Crowley H. G. Dalton Cleveland O'Connor Benson Dalton

High Wind Delays National Air Races at Mitchel Field

A sixty five mile wind postponed the Pulitzer speed classic and related events at Mitchel Field L I dated Oct. The gale damaged planes entered for forthcoming events while soldiers labored to remove wreckage. Eight DeHaviland aircraft were damaged during the storm.

Mitchell Field L. I DeHaviland

Railroad buys new equipment at Bainbridge

The Georgia Florida and Alabama Railroad based in Bainbridge reports purchasing forty five new 110000 capacity steel coal cars two hundred eighty new eighty thousand capacity box cars and nine solid steel passenger and baggage cars costing about one million dollars. It is also building a modern electrically operated coal chute.

Bainbridge, Ga Georgia Florida and Alabama Railroad Bainbridge

Cotton Waste Prohibited as Import Packing in AfreA

A regulatory notice bans the use of cotton waste as packing material for imports in Af rea. The order targets waste materials in shipping and outlines enforcement by customs authorities.

Afrea

First Cold Snap Brings Old Man Winter To Area

A sharp cold spell arrives as Man Winter pushes into the region. Thermometer readings drop to a low around forty three degrees as pedestrians seek shelter and drivers retreat indoors. Forecasts call for fair but colder weather tonight with heavy frosts in the north and light frosts in the south. Sunday aims for warmer temperatures and clear skies with churches set to hear a pleasant day.

Parrott Poole

First snow coats Ashville region with near freezing cold

Snow blanketed the higher mountains near Asheville today as record cold persisted from last night into morning. Temperatures hovered near freezing, marking the season's first snowfall in the vicinity.

Asheville N. C Ashville

Sudden October cold snaps hit Dixie frost fears

Atlanta reports abrupt temperature drop signaling the first hint of winter. Chilly winds spurred overcoats and blankets hunts as forecasts warned of frost in some areas. Far western snows alarm southern farmers reliant on fall crops after a hot dry spell. Dixie shivered from Virginia to the mid Atlantic as temps fell but not extremely low.

Atlanta Dixie Far West Virginia Middle Atlantic States

Estate tax plan after million in securities found

Georgia officials aim to collect state inheritance taxes from the estate of T. J. Flournoy of Rockmart after a $1,000,000 stash hidden in a cement company vault was revealed. Attorney General George Napier and Tax Commissioner James A. Dozier outlined old vs new law implications and expected tax receipts of about $140,000 under the old law.

Atlanta Rockmart T. J. Flournoy of Georgia Polk George Napier Georgia James A. Dozier General Assembly Flournoy Southern States Portland Cement Company T Town Cederton Polk Count Securiti Colum Union Bank and Trust Compan Louisville Ky Algors

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