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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1925

Page

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Son of Rich N Y Lawyer Admits Youth Murder

Harrison Noel an 18 year old son of a prominent New York lawyer confessed to kidnapping six year old Mary Daly and murdering Raymond Pierce a Negro chauffeur whose car he used for the crime Noel stood arraigned on kidnapping and murder charges in Montclair New Jersey He led police to the girl's body on Preakness mountain near Little Falls The killed girl suffered a throat wound a temple wound and facial injuries indicating a brutal assault

Montclair N. J Harrison Noel New York Mary Daly Cedar Grove Raymond Pierce New Jersey New York City Noel Preakness Mountain Little Falls

County adopts 12 mill tax rate for 1925 in meeting

County commissioners fixed the 1925 levy at 12 mills matching last year. No action on district school tax rates or a one mill educational levy. Highway Route No 3 named The Capital Highway. County Health Board report noted the county physician resigned and Dr Chambliss to fill the vacancy.

Board of County Commissioners County Board of Education Wheatley County Health Board J. W. Chambliss Chambliss

Four Men Await Murder Trial In Knob Lick Wreck

In Stanford Kentucky the murder case tied to the Knob Lick wreck of Louisville and Nashville passenger train No 21 will proceed. Three men are implicated after spikes were removed and a broken switch caused the crash that killed the engineer and injured fireman and many passengers. One suspect was taken into custody and reportedly confessed.

Stanford Louisville and Nashville Knob Lick Louisville Here

Birds and feathers used on hats from wild birds

Feathers from wild birds are described as being placed on hats suggesting a trend of birds of a feather flocking together. The note implies popular fashion uses.

Village Hero Celestino Mazzucco Killed in Shenandoah Tragedy

Murray Hill mourns Celestino Mazzucco, aviation machinist first class, U S N. He was the sole support of his crippled father August and his mother and sister Caroline. The family home is mortgaged as government life insurance may barely cover losses. Continued on Page Four.

Celestino P. Mazzucco Shenandoah Murray Hill August Mazzucco Mazzucco Bureau of Navigation Celestino P. Mazzuceco U.S. N U. S. S. Shenandoah Celestino Mazzucco Caroline Mazzueco

British police fire on Chinese protestors in Shanghai

In the international settlement today British police opened fire on a crowd of about 2000 Chinese protesters. Three were wounded, one believed fatally, during the demonstration.

Henry Ford Visits Americus Donates to Police Fund

Henry Ford visited Americus from Florida on Saturday. Impressed by the police department, he donated 35 dollars for the city's development program. An incident occurred when his car bumped two others on Forsyth Street, prompting Chief Bragg to pursue and demand a $35 bond for Ford’s appearance. He is described as an Ethiopian of walnut color and not related to the automaker.

Henry Ford Americus Henry Universal Florida Forsyth Street Bank of Commerce Jim Drew A. P. Parkman Cotton Ave Forsyth Bragg Hollis Fort

Former French premier Rene Viviani dies at Malmaison

Paris reports Rene Viviani former French premier and prominent lawyer died at Malmaison sanitarium after two years confinement from a general breakdown He collapsed in court on June 8 1923 while pleading a case grieving over his wife His long political career spanned Clemenceau Briand and Doumergue eras highlighting liberty equality and fraternity in France’s public life.

Paris Rene Viviani France Malmaison Africa Sidi Bel Abbes Algeria Viviani Georges Clemenceau Vivian M. Doumerrue Chamber Alexandre Ribot

Miss Ederle abandons English Channel swim plans

Capegris Neb September 7 Gertrude Ederle has abandoned the idea of a second attempt to swim the English Channel this year and plans to return to New York for rest and training.

Miss Ederle Capegris Neb Gertrude Ederle English Channel

Labor Day Observances Across Georgia Statewide Parade and Events

Labor Day observances swept Georgia with a monster Atlanta parade and municipal sports in Savannah. Policemen and firemen from southeast cities gathered in Augusta for field days. Bainbridge drew thousands as Governor Walker spoke. Macon stores closed at noon amid union programs. Lee W. Green notes Labor Day's 44th anniversary and tracing its origin to New York in 1882, urging continued observance.

Atlanta Georgia Savannah Augusta Bainbridge Walker Macon William Green American Federation of Labor City of New York

France War in Morocco and Syria Threaten Debt Talks

Washington dispatch reports France faces costly Morocco war and a Syria revolt by the Crusses. The looming expenses could pressure the United States in its debt settlement with France, with talks likely to yield concessions. Officials expect full repayment mainly from England, not from France.

Syria Morocco Washington France Crusses America World War Foreign Debt Commission Cailaux United States Mellon Hoover Smoot England

Luxurious Motor Car Without Cash Outlay Offer

The Times-Recorder promotes a Free Gift Distribution offering luxury cars like a $1310 Oldsmobile Sedan and a $975 Chevrolet Sedan among a $10,000 gift list. Readers are urged to act, participate, and not hesitate to win valuable gifts through effort and engagement in the newspaper's circulation area.

Times-Recorder Times-Recorded

Bell Attends Savannah Meet as Grand Chef de Train

Walter Lee Bell, commander of the local post, attended his first official duty as Grand Chef de Train of the 40 and a club of the Georgia American Legion at Savannah. State executives voted to hold the grand promenade in Albany a day before the state convention. Bell also attended the executive meeting unofficially as they outlined the 1926 program and arranged sending 10 delegates to the National Convention in Omaha, Nebraska, convening October 5.

Walter Lee Bell American Legion American Legion of Georgia Savannah Albany Bell National Convention of the Omaha Nebraska

Ice Cream Supper Planned at Pleasant Grove School

Final arrangements are set for a Friday night ice cream supper at Pleasant Grove school to raise funds for improving the school buildings. Principal T. G. Morrow will oversee the event and the Pleasant Grove girls canning club will sell sandwiches.

Pleasant Grove T. G. Morrow Girl’s Canning Club

Senate Will Do Brookhart Steck Choosing Iowa Seat

The Senate faces a tight race over Iowa’s U S Senate seat between Brookhart and Steck. A recent recount alters margins and contested ballots may sway the outcome. Congress will decide on contested votes when it reconvenes.

Senate Brookhart Steck Washington Iowa Congress Smith W. Brookhart Daniel ¥. Steck

Youth Slays Girl and Brother in Law Near Middleberg

Jacksonville Flor September 7 Rufus Cheaser seventeen of Middleber is held in Green Cove Springs jail charged with murder in the slayings of Fannie Boyle twenty four and Laurie Dilaberg forty the latter a brother in law of Cheaser near Middleberg Saturday night Cheaser arrested early today by Clay county sheriff officers three witnesses saw the youth shoot the girl and man

Jacksonville Fla Rufus Cheaser Middleber Green Cove Springs Middleberg Fannie Boyle Laurie Dilaberg Cheaser Clay County

It Would Be Easy to Quit Smoking If You Quit Again

The remark captures frustration with morning cravings and repeated quits. It reflects a common view on nicotine dependence, suggesting the challenge lies in daily relapse prevention rather than a single decision. No named entities or dates are present.

Six Die as Train Hits Automobile in Tennessee

In Rives Tennessee a farmer Claude Warren his wife two children his mother in law Mrs J C Cade and Tom Curl were killed when an Illinois Central passenger train struck their automobile at a grade crossing near Beardstown Warren's two year old daughter survived unharmed.

Rives Tenn Claude Warren Beardstown J. C. Cade Tom Curl Here Illinois Central Warren

Japanese freighter Maru in distress reported by Yoshie Mae

The Japanese freighter Yoshie Mae relayed a radio message that the Maru was sinking after being caught in a typhoon centered between Formosa and Japan. The typhoon has disrupted shipping in the region.

Shanghai Yoshie Mae Formosa Japan

Funeral rites held for slain women in Middleburg

Funeral services were conducted in Middleburg for Laurie Dilaberry aged 40 and Fanny Boyle aged 24 who were shot on Green Cove road by Rufus Cheaser, 17, amid reports of a jealous rage.

Middleburg Fla Laurie Dilaberry Fanny Boyle Green Cove Road Rufus Cheaser

Heat Record Surpasses 110 With 111 degrees on Saturday

A local heat wave peaks at 111 degrees on Saturday at 3 pm, breaking Friday’s 110 degree record. Overnight cooling to 75 and Sunday’s 104 in the afternoon failed to bring full relief, as Dublin Eastman and Millen also report near record highs.

J. Parrot Poole Americas Dublin Eastman Millen

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Payne Plains Court House Yakeen Celestirno P. Mazzuco Federation OF Labor U.S Amercus Legion Head Rande de Train Charles P. Stewart Mercury
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