Byrnes Concedes Defeat to Blease in South Carolina
Columbia S C Sept 12 Coleman Livingston Blease the twice governor of South Carolina and famed as a political figure will be the state junior senator for six years James F Byrnes the longtime representative from the Second District conceded defeat in a closely watched race in what was described as the closest senatorial contest in 20 years Byrnes had represented the district for 14 years and acknowledged the outcome today in Columbia
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Coleman Livingston Blease
South Carolina
Ben Tillman
James F. Byrnes
Congress
Nation’s Defense Machinery Tested in Peace Time
Washington Sept 12 The nations defense system prepared for wartime use was given its first test today amid nationwide patriotic demonstrations. The War Department consolidated plans on personnel expanding in stages, not addressing supplies or training, with Col Theodore Roosevelt acting secretary and head of the War Department directing naval affairs. A ceremonial flight over Washington and the Unknown Soldier tomb was assigned to visiting world flyer squadron.
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Associated Press
United States
Way Department
Navy
Army
Theodore Roosevelt
War Department
Weeks
Naval Reserve
Pershing to retire at midnight tonight
General John J. Pershing will retire from active army service at midnight tonight under orders issued and personally signed today by President Coolidge as commander in chief. The retirement follows the standard procedure for a general officer and will appear as a general army announcement.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
President Coolidge
Army
Navy
Ash-Pit Fire Destroys Little, Notable Home Damage
The first ash-pit fire of the fall season occurred today at Capt. G. Lester Williams’s West Church street home. Damage was listed as inconsiderable. Fire Chief McArthur urged complete ash-pit cleaning and warned of possible cases against households if hazards remain, with inspection rounds to start next week.
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G. Lester Williams
West Church Street
McArthur
Americas
Dr McGinty to Preach at Central Baptist Church
Announcement from Central Baptist indicates Dr McGinty of Mercer University will lead both morning and evening services. Rev Milo H Massey is recovering from a tonsil operation and cannot preach. Evening service starts at 7 30. Congregants expect a large turnout due to his noted abilities.
Little Joe Joins Fat Man Worries Over Weight
The article centers on Little Joe’s rising concern about his increasing weight and the social and personal pressures he faces as his body grows larger. It portrays his fear of becoming fat and the anxiety surrounding his health and self-image.
Disastrous Typhoon Kills Twenty in Japan
A severe typhoon struck Japan's southwestern coast killing twenty people who were crushed beneath collapsed houses. The disaster struck without warning, leaving none of the victims with time to flee as debris trapped residents.
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Torio
Associated Press
Japan
Tokio
Authorities warn against burglars during Americas circus visit
Chief Bragg and Sheriff Harvey urge residents to lock doors during Christy’s Trained Wild Animal Show in Americus. They warn of sneak thievery by both outsiders and locals when the circus arrives and promise police vigilance and public cooperation to prevent losses.
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Christy
Americas Saturda
Chief Bragg
Sherif Harvey
Americus
Americas
Macon Line To Use One Man Street Cars
Macon Alabama or Georgia city records reveal the Macon Railway and Light Company received city approval to convert its remaining fifteen streetcars to one man operation. The council conditioned approval on adding a second conductor during heavy traffic and rush hours, leaving traffic thresholds to city authorities.
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Macon
Macon Railway and Light Company
Committee On Railways and Public
Premier Yen Elected as China Premier
Dr W W Yen former foreign minister was elected premier of China succeeding Sun Pao Chi whose cabinet resigned July 2. Chekiang forces defending Shanghai captured Shing forcing Kiangsu army to retreat toward Chang Chow. About 1300 Kiangsu troops surrendered two miles south of Ping, with Lungwhai townspeople asking Chekiang not to use artillery.
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Associated Press
W. W. Yen
China
Sun Pao-Chi
Shanghai
Shing
Kiangsu
Chang Chow
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Ping
Lungwha
Thing
Americus Men Agree to Lose Shoo Fly Train
Americus citizens and the Chamber of Commerce met Seaboard Air Line officials led by W L Stanley to discuss canceling the Shoo Fly. Stanley cited light traffic on the line, averaging about one passenger daily, attributing the decline to better roads and cars. (Continued on Page Five)
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Seaboard Air Line
Seaboard
Americas
W. L. Stanley
E. C. Bagwell
Alabama Division
Dutton
Calhoun
Chamber of Commerce
Betwen
Mr. Stanley
S.A.L
Stanley
Kilburn Visits Americus on South Georgia Trip
Lew J. Kilburn of the Georgia Industrial Commission stopped in Americus Thursday night en route to Bainbridge for a workmen's compensation case. He praised Americus as one of the best towns in South Georgia, noting a fine hotel and thriving crops, and predicted prosperity for Sumter County if cotton yields stay strong.
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Industrial Commission of Georgia
Americus
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Macon
Industrial Commission
Bainbridge
South Georgia
jAmericus
Sumter County
Mass Meeting Favors $100,000 Bond for Re paving Center
Mass meeting at city hall unanimously endorses a bond issue of 160,000 to repave and repair Americas business center. Mayor Poole and Evan Mathis preside as details unfold on available bonded credit of 158,532 and cash for retirement of 1927 bonds. Bank of Commerce president Frank Sheffield and city engineer Charles Wheatley outline needed area and costs for immediate paving and replacement. Continued on page four.
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Business Center of Americas
Evan Mathis
Poole
Cobb Milner
Mathis
Frank Sheffield
Bank of Commerce
Charles Wheatley
New Hampshire Tourists Visit Near Americus
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bagley of Warner New Hampshire are visiting relatives near Le Soto Americus today en route from their Warner summer home to New Smyrna Florida They traveled from Warner to DeSoto in four days with brief stops and plan to reach Florida for the winter season after a short stay.
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Lawrence Bagley
Warner, N. H
George W. Bagley
LeSoto
Americus
Mrs. Bagley
Warner
New Smyrna
Fla
DeSoto
Florida
Women Voters Campaign Organizes New Members Drive
Americas chapter of the League of Women Voters met at the courthouse with fifteen members. Mrs. H Q Jones presided and Mrs. Henry Clay read the secretary’s report on candidates for solicitor general and the chapter’s finances. Mrs. F L Cato was elected vice president and a block‑plan membership drive was approved. The group adopted its declaration of purpose and program emphasizing “principles not politics” and nonpartisan education through forums, classes and material for voters.
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League of Women Voters
H. QO. Jones
Henry Clay
F. L. Cato
Rome
League
Franks Slayers Begin Manual Labor at Joliet
Dickie Loeb and Babe Leopold started life imprisonment after solitary confinement as they entered Joliet State Penitentiary. They will perform manual labor in the prison factories while attending Defense Day exercises for inmates with good behavior records. A wagon wreck en route narrowly spared their lives when a car swerved to avoid a stopped vehicle, with the driver’s calm action steering into the rails and ties.
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State Penitentiary
Joilet
Als
Dickie Loeb
Leopold-Loebam
Delegates Named to State Democratic Convention
Sumter county delegates for the State Democratic convention in Macon next month are George W. Riley A E Hines Frank Harrold Dr B T Wise N A Ray W W Dykes Mrs H O Jones Mrs S H McKee with alternates G W Israel Cobb Summerford Ross Dean RB C Lane T O Marshall B F Easterlin Mrs Henry Clay and Miss Sarah Cobb They depart Macon on Wednesday October 8 to ratify primary results and will travel by car early morning returning the same afternoon after adjournment.
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Sumter County
Macon
George W. Riley
A. E. Hines
Frank Harrold
B. T. Wise
N. A. Ray
W. W. Dykes
H. O. Jones
S.H. McKee
G. W. Israel
Cobb Summerford
Ross Dean
RB. C. Lane
T. O. Marshall
B. F. Easterlin
Henry Clay
Sarah Cobb
Winneps Increase Margin on Returns
Returns to the Democratic state executive committee from county committees after Wednesday's primary show Harris for U S Senator, J J Brown for Agriculture, O R Bennett for Public Service, Fort A Land for Education, with re nomination of James D Price and John W Clark for Pension Commissioner. Consolidated returns will be reported to the state convention at Macon on October 8.
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Atlanta
United States
William J. Harris
J. J. Brown
R. Bennett
Public Service
Fort & Land
James D. Price
Public Service Commission
John W. Clark
C. E. McGregor
Macon
Defense Day Race for Quick Assembly Tests
Washington reports that the war department prepares for a rapid assembly of nine corps area commanders reports. The nine regional outputs will be collected and summarized to inform national totals. Department officials will announce the combined results after recapitulation.
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Washington
War Department
Department
Felton Wins With 53 Margin In County Ring Race
Official figures from the solicitor race show Jule Felton leading Stephen Pace by 53 votes. County results indicate Felton carried Lee Sedley Macon Schley and Sumter while Pace carried Stewart Webster and Sunter. Pace issued a gracious statement thanking supporters as Felton’s victory lands in the judicial circuit based on county unit votes.
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Macon
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