A Market for Sugar Cane and Local Curiosities
In the courthouse visit, Miss Clark at the Chamber of Commerce browsed a mail order catalogue and eyed pistol and knife displays while selecting a tool to peel sugar cane, preferably green cane. The piece notes questions about Everett’s pipe choice, then reports G. O. Marshall urging farmers to remove cotton stalks to curb boll weevil, seeking cooperation as winter refuges diminish.
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Court House
Chamber of Commerce
Clark
Everett
Dawes
G. O. Marshall
Sumter
Davis heads to Chicago for series of speeches
John W. Davis, Democratic standard bearer, leaves western Illinois en route to Chicago for a string of speeches. He plans to stay in Chicago until Friday evening then depart for St. Louis and swing back into Illinois, with appearances in Missouri towns after St. Louis. Davis calls his charges against former Attorney General Daugherty and Republican official George Lockwood a closed incident and says he will not modify his remarks.
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Davis
Chicago
Associated Press
John W. Davis
Democracy
George Lockwood
Republican National Committee
Quincey
Presbyterians Hear Reports At Synod Meet
In Chattanooga Tennessee the annual Tennessee Synod meeting of the Presbyterian Church U.S. hears reports on Christian education and ministerial relief during the morning session.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Associated Press
The
Tennesse Synod of the Presbyterian Church of the United States
Lee Cross Pardoned After Life Sentence
Lee Cross, confined in Sumter county for three years, received a full pardon from Governor Walker and is now a freeman. He killed Frank Hodges in Macon city center on September 26 in a dispute over a business partnership and owed debts. Cross had been sentenced to life for first degree murder with mercy recommended, and his pardon followed a petition supported by jurors and Georgia notables.
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E. Lee Cross
Sumter County
Walker
Cross
Stockade
J. B. Ansley
Mr. Ansley
H. Lee Cross
Frank Hodges
Macon
Court House
Adept
Hodges
Bibb County
Milledgeville
Senandoah Sails for Camp Lewis From San Diego
America's first transcontinental flying dirigible the Shenandoah left San Diego at 9:12 AM heading to Camp Lewis Washington after five days moored to her mast due to rough northern Pacific weather. The journey is expected to reach San Francisco late Friday.
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San Diego
Calif
Associated Press
America
Camp Lewis
Washington
Pacific
San Francisco
Central Officials Inspect Central of Georgia in Americus
A Central of Georgia Railway delegation led by C. H. Markham visited Americus for a brief inspection of terminals and property. The group included L. A. Downs and other top Central officials who split into sections to complete the annual system inspection and left soon after.
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Central of Georgia Railway
C. H. Markham
Ilinois Central
The
Central
Americus
Mr. Markham
L. A. Downs
Central of Georgia
A. R. Lawton
C. 7. Airey
H. Pp. Pollard
Ce Lawrence
C. E. Weaver
Jack McCartney
Downs
Henry Baldwin
Southwest Division
the Central
Claude Baldwin
Columbus
Tom Wade
H. White
Markham
Farkham
Walker speech attributed to governor at Kansas City Klansmen event
The Atlanta Constitution reproduces most of Governor Clifford Walker of Georgia’s speech at the Ku Klux Klan gathering in Kansas City on September 23. Walker acknowledged being the governor cited in dispatches and said he did not write the address, which he claimed may be a stenographic copy published in the Night Hawk. The address denounces Catholic influence and urges education to bridge the chasms of ignorance and prejudice, hoping to curb Bolshevism and other isms and promote peace globally. The piece includes Walker’s controversial remarks about J. P. Tumulty and religious groups, and ends with a pledge to build a bridge across ignorance.
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Atlanta Constitution
Clifford Walker
Georgia
Kansas City
Constitution
Imperial Night Hawk
Walker
Macon Telegraph
Night Hawk
Telegraph
Our Order
Woodrow Wilson
J. P
America
Bretheren
Bloodshed in Puxtla Gutierrez in Mexican political clash
In Puxtla Gutierrez a political clash left many dead or wounded as supporters of Chiapas governor elect General Carlos Vidal clashed with Ramirez Corzo backers at the railway station. Federal troops intervened, capturing the government building and arresting those inside. Two aides to Vidal were among the fatalities.
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Mexico City
Puxtla
Gutierrez
Mexican War Department
Carlos Vidal
Chiapias
Ramirez Corzo
Ramirez
Vidal
Doctors Remove 200 Metal Objects From Girl's Stomach
Mary Doe aged 15 from Saginaw Michigan recovered after doctors removed about 200 metallic objects from her stomach including coins washers pins crucifix parts of chains brooches bolts and other metal items. The operation followed a previous case where 1200 objects were found in her stomach.
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Saginaw
Mich
Mary Doe
Mary
Change in Speakers at Mercer Alumni Meeting
Robert C. Lane learned by phone that A. B. Conger of Bainbridge cannot deliver an address at the Mercer Alumni meeting at Windsor Hotel Thursday night. Dr. Rufus C. Harris, Mercer Law School secretary, will speak in Conger’s place. Harris is a fluent speaker and well known in the state. Lane promises Mercer students an enjoyable evening at the banquet as the meeting aims to decide if a Mercer Alumni Association can be organized in Samter.
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Robert C. Lane
A. B. Conger
Bainbridge
Mercer
Windsor Hotel
Lane
Rufus C. Harris
Mercer Law School
Conger
Harris
Mercer Alumni Association
Samter
Local Americus Football Team Faces South Georgia College
On Friday October 17 Americus A and M hosts South Georgia College McRae at 3 PM. Coach Dan Chappel seeks a win to erase Monday’s loss to Cochran and send McRae students home after the early evening train.
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Americus
A. and M
South Georgia College
McRae
Dan Chappel
Commission to dispose of Muscle Shoals in final plan
Washington October 16 The withdrawal of Henry Ford s offer for Muscle Shoals clears the way for final disposition of the plant Representative Kearns Republican Ohio says the disposal will be placed in a commission as Coolidge urged in a December message to Congress President s plan gains momentum with new pathway for handling Shoals assets
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Washington
Associated Press
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Representative Kearns
Ohio
President Coolidge
Congress
Kearns
Walker's Klan Revelation Underscores Georgia Governor's Ties
In Washington reports, Gov Clifford Walker of Georgia quietly traveled to Kansas City to address the Ku Klux Klan, confirming his membership. The disclosure prompted varied reaction, with newspapers noting the governor’s influence and the Klan’s political reach in the state.
Borah Probing Campaign Funds
Chicago Oct 16 The special Senate committee on campaign expenditures seeks precise information on funds collected and spent by the three major parties. The La Follette Wheeler national group has raised 190 535 and spent 155 062. Republican totals show 1 714 317 in gross contributions through October 10 as W V Hodges testifies.
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Chicago
Ill
Associated Press
Senate Committee
Sen. la Follette
Wisconsin
Republican Organization
la Follette-Wheeler National
John M. Nelson
Reduced fares for Shrine ceremonial in Albany
Alee Temple plans a Shrine ceremonial in Albany on November 6 with many candidates and visitors. Railroads offer one and one half fare round trip on the certificate plan from all points in Alee territory. Divan Patrol and Band depart Savannah November 5 at 9:00 p m over Central of Georgia Railway, arriving Albany early November 6, returning about 10 p m.
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Alee
Albany
Savannah
Central of Georgia
Fortunes Never Smile on a Man Joke
A terse witticism notes that fortunes avoid a man who is a joke, hinting at misfortune born from unfunny demeanor. It frames humor as a shield against bad luck and as a reflection on personal gravity.
G O P Believes Coolidge Will Carry New York
Republican boosters in Washington argue New York’s 45 electoral votes hinge on Smith loyalists who back Al Smith for governor against Davis for president. They contend Smith folk will vote for Smith, dodge the top ticket, and may tilt toward Roosevelt or Davis depending on outcomes, shaping 1928 strategies.
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G.O.P
Coolidge
New York
Washington
Empire State
John W. Davis
al Smith
Smith
AJ Smith
Liberty Lell Smith
Teddy Roosevelt
Davis
Tammany
South
West
Four Hundred Drowned in Amur Flood in Russia
Moscow reports 400 people drowned after floodwaters in Nikollaevsk region inundate two villages. The Amur River rose to a 12 foot level, submerging homes and farmlands.
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Moscow
Russia
Pries
Amur
Nikollaevsk
Canton Fire as Chinese Fascists Battle Red Army
Canton reports severe fighting as Chinese Fascists are defeated by Red Army forces after two days of urban combat. Fires rage, with $7,000,000 in damage and many killed or burned. Refugees flood steamers to Hong Kong as looting continues and missionaries plead for gunboat protection.
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Hong Kong
China
Associated Press
Merchant Volunteer Corps
Canton
Red Army
White and Spivey Set for Legion Boxing Clash in Americus
Dick White of Columbus High School and Hen Spivey, known for recent knockouts, meet in a ten round bout at Armory Hall Friday Oct 17 under the Americus American Legion. White has shown power and progress, including recent knockouts of Freddie Boorde and Young Henderson, while Spivey vows to bring a knockout punch similar to his win over Bob Gibson. A strong undercard is planned, with free admission for ladies with a male escort and standard prices for others.
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Americus
Dick White
Columbus High School
Hen Spivey
Armory Hall
American Legion
White
Carrie
Freddie Boorde
Young Henderson
Columbus
Cy Young
Ben Spivey
Spivey
Bob Gibson
Bell
Box Supper Planned Friday at Pleasant Grove School
Pleasant Grove Consolidated in district 28 will hold a box supper Friday October 17 in the school auditorium. The public is cordially invited.
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Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove Consolidated School
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