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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1925
Page
5
Atlanta reports Attorney General Napier prepared an opinion reversing a prior view and holding the August 27 1925 inheritance law repeals the old statute by implication. The ruling, set to be issued, will guide State Tax Commissioner Dozier and clarify much public comment across Georgia.
In Noblesville Indiana October 15 predefined opinions and opposition to capital punishment hindered obtaining a jury for Hamilton circuit court to try D C Stephenson former Ku Klux Klan leader and two associates on murder charges tied to the death of Madge Oberholtzer of Indianapolis. The prospect of actually putting a jury together stalled as voir dire continued amid public sentiment.
An aged Monticello physician with 47 years practice condemns constant purges for constipated children. He promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, effective laxative that regulates bowels for weeks and often eliminates the need for another dose. The product is sold in a 60 cent bottle at local stores.
Washington Oct 15 The final phase of prohibition enforcement reorganization ends Assistant Secretary Andrews takes direct control of the enforcement machine Two thousand agents and employees will be dropped from the government payroll at midnight Others may be reappointed under 24 new enforcement areas While not all reappointments approved by the Treasury Andrews has told administrators that newly appointed staff should report to work tomorrow as part of the new enforcement system
Earl Klenck Stephenson and Earl Gentry on trial this week were described as slim prospects by attorneys. The state had completed a jury pool in the morning, but the first defense witness was rejected. The seventy fourth prospective juror was under examination when the session adjourned.
Health instruction for mothers to use genuine California Fig Syrup to relieve constipation and digestive discomfort in babies and children. Warns against imitations and instructs asking a druggist for the real product with full directions printed on the bottle. Stresses safe use and proper labeling for infants and older children.
Paul Berlenbach defeats King Solomon of Panama by technical knockout in the ninth round at the Polo Grounds New York City after dominating the bout and knocking Solomon through the ropes in the eighth round securing the light heavy weight world title defense.
In Statesville North Carolina the western conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South endorsed unification with an unofficial vote of 291 to 141. In Richmond Virginia the 143rd Virginia Methodist conference opposed unification by 202 to 169.
Atlantic City Oct 15 The American Federation of Labor voted against forming an Independent Labor Party President William Green said a future need may exist but for now labor interests are best served by backing candidates friendly to labor
London October 15 The Bible has been translated into 825 languages according to a chronological list published by Dr. R Kilgour head of the translating and editorial department of the British and Foreign Bible Society.
Locarno Switzerland Oct 15 Germany today officially announced its adhesion to the Rhine Pact of Mutual Guarantees framed at the Security Conference. The pact targets outlawing war and will be signed by Germany France and Belgium as principal parties with Britain and Italy as guarantors.
The Georgia state central committee elected Venja J. Davis, editor of Atlanta today, to succeed the late Henry Lincoln Johnson as National Republican committeeman from Georgia. The selection must be confirmed by the national committee before taking effect.
Scientists report the summit of Mount McKinley, America’s highest peak, is sinking about two feet each year, potentially altering the mountain’s profile and local geography.
Historic Americus school buildings suffer from collapsing plaster and clogged water spouts causing leaks in several rooms. A board member blames insufficient local funding for school construction dating back to 1914 when the main building cost 32000 with only 27000 raised locally. He notes Albany Waycross Thomasville Ft Valley area towns have better facilities and hopes classes resume within a week, time to be made up at term end.
An ad describes chronic fatigue as a blood iron deficiency and promotes Nuxated Iron as a superior, stomach friendly remedy. It asserts the product replenishes organic iron within two weeks, restoring color and vitality, and is available at druggists.
The local Negro school is suspended with $5,000 funding cited. Officials regret the action but deem the unsafe ceiling conditions a danger to students. Meanwhile, Seaboard Air Line’s 200 mile Florida extension is praised as the straightest railroad, boasting only eight curves.
Augusta Oct 15 James A Jackson a leading citizen and city builder died at his North Augusta home after a long illness that led to a general breakdown. He was a prominent figure in the city and a longtime builder of its civic landscape.
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