Miss Logan Leads AG695 Votes In Beauty Contest
The American Legion Beauty contest shows Miss Logan with 46 695 votes and Ethel Wells at 20, followed by Ivey and other finalists. Reports indicate ongoing rivalries and a final vote close to occur Friday with a noon deadline on November first. Many papers promise 1000 bonus votes per coupon as the tally continues.
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Ethel Wells
American Legion
Cus
Ithel Wells
Ivey
Thal
Ernestine
Logan
Mitchel “Wels
Bees
Alma
Webbs
Ieee
Louise
Geraldine “Brinson
Lucile Morgan
Eugenia Parker
Woman arrested in highway robbery near Jacksonville
A woman suspected of being the bandit who robbed Harry Atlas of $8 then bound him and took his auto on a highway near the city was arrested near Fernandina. Travelers reported seeing a man and woman asleep in a car by the roadside. The couple gave the name Wilton when captured, refusing to answer sheriff's questions.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Harry Atlas
Ferdandina
Wilton
Chorus Girl Friend to Testify in Phillips Case
Peggy Caffee former chorus girl and friend of the defendant is expected to testify for the state today at the trial of Mrs. Phillips charged with the murder of Mrs. Trembine Meadows. Caffee is the sole known eye witness and was prepared for extensive testimony.
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Phillips
Los Angeles
Peggy Caffee
Lefendant
T He State
A Phillips
Trembine Meadows
Senator Curtis III Succumbs to Digestive Disorder
Washington Oct 26 Senator Curtis of Kansas assistant Republican floor leader died from digestive disorders doctors report improvement suggests operation unlikely Curtis, a longtime Republican senator, faced worsening health issues prompting medical attention and a declared unlikely operation.
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Curtis III
Washington
Senator Curtis
Kansas
Illcan
Senate
Duke Hamil dies at 42 after long illness in Americus
Andrew J Hamil known as Duke dies at 8:50 AM at 407 West Lamar Americus after years of illness. Funeral from the home Friday at 10 conducted by Rev Richard F Simpson with Dr Leroy G Henderson assisting. Oak Grove Cemetery burial beside his father. Pallbearers Greg Tillman Julius Schroeder Charles K Burke Charles P Davis A C Crockett Paul Westbrook. Surviving mother Mrs A J Hamil and three sisters Mrs Mary L Brown Mrs Louise H Fain Mrs A G Duncan. He was 42, a lifelong Americus resident active in Presbyterian church and local civic life. The Americus Lodge B P C E No 742 will conduct graveside rites.
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J. J ° Hamil
Presbyterian Church
Americus Lodge B. P. C. E
Marriages Rise in London Registry Offices District
Marriage figures jump in a London district as ceremonies conducted in registry offices soar from about 200 to over 1000 annually in recent years.
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London
Aggie Team Plans Gridiron Battles in November
Americas football fans anticipate a November 11 Armistice Day clash on the Aggie campus with Norman Park as part of Legion program. Last Armistice Day the teams tied amid large crowds, and this year the Aggie lineup features two 230 pound players and a 7 foot reach. The Aggies also schedule a return with Norman Park on November 3 and a Friday October 27 game against Richland at 3 PM on campus.
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Aggie
Norman Park
Legion
Armis
Husky
Giants
Richland
Widow A waits verdict of jury in murder case
Philadelphia report on the Catherine Rosier trial notes the commonwealth will rest its case after today. Rosier is indicted for Oscar Rosier's murder while Mildred Reckitt faces trial for her murder. Seven witnesses remain for the prosecution as the defense prepares to wind up.
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Catherine Rosier
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Rosier Stylo
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Mildred Geraldine
Norris finds long-lost mother after 28 years search
In St Louis on October 26 Carroll E Norris finally reunites with his mother after believing she was dead since infancy. The search spanned years and continents, ending with mother and son living together in St Louis.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Carroll E. Norris
Former Governor Harding to study Cuba banking system
Washington report states former Federal Reserve Board governor Harding will depart next week for Cuba to study its financial situation with the aim of aiding the installation of a banking framework similar to the federal reserve.
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Washington
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Cuba
Federal Reserve
Charles Darwin Delicate Noon Work Finish
Charles Darwin, noted evolutionist, appeared fragile and felt his day’s work complete by noon, according to the readable fragment of the historical record.
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Charles Darwin
Witness names man woman as hall slayers
New Brunswick New Jersey October 26 Mrs Jane Gibson a claimed eyewitness identified the man she says shot Rev Edward Ball and the woman present She says she recognized the man named by a large woman companion at the district attorney's office She also says she knew the woman at the scene and has seen her since.
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N. J
Jane Gibson
Edward Ball
Eleanor R. Mills
Gibsom
Wilbur A. Mott
Weir
pTa
Somerset County Grand Jury
Mr. Mott
Gibson
Edward Wheeler Hall
Kiwanis Club Hosts Lions Rotary Guests Tonight
Kiwanis club hosts Lions and Rotary members for dinner and a varied program. Senator-elect W F George will attend with speakers including Mike Witman district governor Lions clubs. About 1159 people expected. Jules Brazil of Toronto arrives at 5 pm to provide entertainment as Kiwanis official entertainer.
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Lions and Rotary Clubs
W. F. George
Mike Witman
Lions Clubs
Jules Brazil
Toronto
Canada
Kiwanis International
Hubby Marries Divorced Wife for Third Time
New York October 26 Jerome Uhl painter and grand opera singer will sail Saturday for Europe to marry his former wife Elizabeth Norris a third time Their on again off again marriage saga began in 1903 with their first wedding Reno separated in 1914 over alleged neglect of dinners by Uhl They remarried in 1917 and he pursued singing causing another separation by 1919 the couple's pattern continues as he plans another union abroad.
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New York
Jerome Uhl
Europe
Elizabeth Norris
Transportation Need Stressed At Highway Conference
President Harding sent a greeting message to the second national conference on education for highway construction, calling transportation a global problem. He urged treating the entire transportation program as a single issue for world consideration, in a message to Dr Walton John, executive secretary of the inference.
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Washington
National Conference On
Harding
Walton John
Father Seeks Protection From Son 10 Years Old
Dublin October 26 sheriffs rushed to J J Dixon home after a call alleging a 10 year old son forced his father to leave the house in fear of death. The boy said the father had been mean to his mother and the youth had begun to “straighten out matters.”
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Dublin
J. J. Dixon
President Wilson to vote in New Jersey under new ruling
Mercer county elections had barred former President Woodrow Wilson from absentee voting in New Jersey. State Attorney General McCran reversed the ruling, basing it on a Supreme Court view that a voter's residence is the intent. Mr and Mrs Wilson will vote as Princeton, New Jersey residents.
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Trenton
N. J
Mercer County Board of Elections
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
McCran
Supreme Court
Not Guilty Verdict In Slaying Case At Hackensack
Hackensack New Jersey October 26 a 25 year old stenographer forewoman of a murder jury rose in the jury box and pronounced a verdict of not guilty freeing three persons of charges in the sensational slaying of John Bergen last August. Mrs Susan A Squire was the forewoman. She answered yes to have you reached a verdict. Not guilty.
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Hackensack
N. J
John Bergen
Susan A. Squire
Plan to confiscate booze held up by Supreme Court ruling
Washington officials say enforcement of the national prohibition law governing foreign shipping within American territorial waters will await a final Supreme Court interpretation. Government officers expect the ruling by late next month or in December.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Math Platform Promises Tax Cuts and Open Elections
W T McMath outlines a platform for Americus city government stressing electing a clerk and treasurer tax assessors and board of education. He pledges charter fidelity debt reduction living wages and avoidance of income tax while urging voters to back candidates who share these principles.
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Board of Education
W. T. McMath
Americus
Veryone
Jeam
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Fascisti mobilize 300000 workers as power prep in Rome
Rome on October 26 reports Fascisti forces ready for takeover. Military orders direct 300000 workers to remain in readiness while leaders, including Benito Mussolini, are summoned to oversee the power shift. The Associated Press notes urgency in the Papcisti movement.
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Rome
Associated Press
Benitt Mussolini
Papcisti
Arrest King’s Brother in Corfu for Asia Minor Role
Athens news reports Prince Andrew brother of former King Constantine arrested in Corfu on charges tied to the army downfall in Asia Minor. He is to be interned there.
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Athens
Andrew
Constantine
Corfu
Asia Minor
Banquets in China Often Feature Fifty Courses
Chinese banquets commonly comprise up to 50 courses, showcasing a wide array of dishes. The elaborate meals highlight regional culinary practices and hospitality traditions in formal dining settings.
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China
Two Seek Police Commissioner Job As City Chooses
S F Howell and George Turpin announce candidacies for the police commissioner post. Six candidates for city council race are listed.
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Police
Local Officials Nominees Include Johnson Clark Lindell Elmore Poole
The slate lists Mayor Ott C. Johnson and C. J. Clark and E. Lindell Elmore Poole for mayoral seats along with E L Carswell W T MeeMath E J Witt S L Hammond Hugh L Mize W Ff Mitchell K M Stokes for council. S F Howell and George Turpin named for police commissioner.
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Ott C. Johnson
C. J. Clark E. Lindell Elmore Poole
W. T. MeeMath
S. L. Hammond Hugh L. Mize W. Ff. Mitchell K. M. Stokes
S. F. Howell George Turpin
Four-way mayoral race locks in Americus entries
At 5 pm last evening the Americus mayoral race became official as four candidates paid fees and a council slate of six, plus two for police commissioner, filed. Rumors of sensational developments in the next 24 hours circulate amid near 1300 city hall registrations, the highest tally on record.
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Americus
W. T. McMath
Bonar Law Opens Glasgow Campaign For Election
Glasgow October 26. Premier Bonar Law arrived to launch his general election campaign as a resolution was passed endorsing Law for parliament in Glasgow central. Law told the West Scotland Unionist group his policy will be negative to maintain national tranquility. London October 26. The king signed a proclamation dissolving parliament at the privy council.
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Associated Press
Bonard Law
Law
West Scotland Unionist Association
London
Privy Council
Bonar Law Promises Unionist Policy Aims
London October 26 Andrew Bonar Law as Unionist leader declares in a manifesto that upon return to power the party will honor the Anglo Irish Treaty support the League of Nations and aid the trade and employment situation at home.
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London
Asssociated Press
Andrew Bonar Law
League of Nations
Sweet potato breaks county weight record on Tucker farm
Sumter County shows on the map with Eli Tucker, a prosperous farmer in district 28, raising a sweet potato weighing 612 pounds. The tuber is well formed, brown, and advertised as proof of fertile soil in the region.
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Sumter
Eli Tucker
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