Names Diamond Stars In Affair Involving World Series
Chicago September report notes Geo M Cohan and Henry Fennes allegedly lost large sums in last year’s world series. Investigation to resume as Eddie Cicotte Claude Williams Chick Gandel Hap Pelach and five White Sox players named by a Cincinnati betting official. Hahn claims five players demanded 100000 for throwing the series and were paid by Pittsburgh gamblers. Benton, who recalls Hal Chase winning 40000, says no Cincinnati tip on Reds bets.
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Chicago
Geo. M. Cohan
Henry Fennes
County Graund
Gatlin
Newman
Eddie Cicotte
Claude Illiams
Chick Gantil
Hap” Pelach
Benton
Cincinnati
Hahn
White Sox
Pittsburg
Reds
New York
Hal Chase
MacSWEENEY HIS 430 DAY FACTORIES AT FAIR
Arrangements planned for a county fair display featuring multiple demonstrations including flour, hive products, aluminumware, farm machinery, gas engines and more. A letter notes a leading mill will send a top baker to Americus to conduct tastings and pastry demonstrations for visitors. Other exhibitors include phonographs, millinery, ladies wear, automobiles, tractors, stock feed and electrical equipment.
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W. Fred Smith
Te Glover Grocery Co
Ates
Americus
Baker Mn
United PE Te
Iu Phonogra
Counterfeiter at 90 to get home in cell
SAN FRANCISCO September 23 William Smith alias Robert Bossom a 90 year old counterfeiter was sentenced to one year in jail and pay a one dollar fine after plea of guilty. Smith said he had money in hope of getting in jail as he would be well treated there.
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San Francisco
William Smith
Robert Bossom
Smith
Blisre
Aewhenesty
Neom Corporation
Mayer Sheppard
Vico
Southern Railway
Americus
Iocacno
Suint
Jen Ou Ie
Wheat Prices Drop On Drive For Lower Costs
Wheat fell sharply as agitation for food-cost reductions spread. The decline reached up to 3.4 cents per bushel with the market closing in a weakened tone as Chicago trading continued on September 24.
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Chicago
Cotton futures report amid partial price data
Partial cotton futures quotes show mixed activity with near term values around 26.60 to 26.85 for October, 24.20 to 25.95 for December, and 23.05 to 23.50 for January. The record lists bid and ask figures alongside settlement-like numbers, indicating a fragmented reading of the market.
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Senator Edge challenged over Senate campaign papers control
Washington dispatch reports Senator Edge of New Jersey faced questioning over his right to participate in senate campaign investigations. Charles Hefferman, a fishing-company official, claimed Edge involved in a scheme. Testimony described Stars and Stripes as Democratic National Committee and American Legion controlled, with stock held in Mrs. Parks name and unclear travel expenses during Pacific Coast trips.
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Senator Edge
New Jersey
Senate
Inv Magen
Jones
Johny Hefferman
Edge
Norcenne
Richard
Stara and Stripes
R. P. Stewart
San Eran
Paci 'Y
Pacific Coast
Pate
Hefferman
Stars and Stripes
Ee Democratic National Committee
American Legion
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He Ropaean Salona
Sepublee Sauanie Tae
Stars Fas
Ete and Stripes Cor
Mrs. Parks
W. D. Jam
Ledeere de Bantoe
Ralph Glover Heads High School Society
The Crisp-Lanier Society of the Americas High School met yesterday and elected officers for the first period. Frostteat and Glover were named president, Lou Dudley secretary, Bissberd, Sheffield, and Miss Rus as officers. The program today featured songs, readings, and performances by students with names including Tere Andrews, Louise Thayer, Corneia Shiver, Anna Belle Crabb, and Katherine Goodman.
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Crisp-Lanier Society
Th Americas High School
Yesterda
Arral
Frostteat
An Glover
Vier
Lou Dudley
Bissberd
Sheffield
Miss Rus
America
Tere Andrews
Louise ‘Thayer
Cornelia Shiver
Renda —Rowte
Anna Belle Crabb
Katherine Goodman
Kiwanis Club Sets October 8 Ladies Night Luncheon
Kiwanis members voted today to host a Ladies Night luncheon on October 8. Mrs. Varine Hamilton will be entertainments at the event, which plans a waltzable program and social highlights for the attendees.
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Upo Ea
Oiba
Diab
Wil
Waar
Erine Hamilton
Aristocracy of today is service Rotary talk echoes theme
Rotarians heard a speech stressing the new aristocracy of service over birth or wealth. Governor Dick Smith of Atlanta urged public opinion to back immigration limits and improved schools, salaries, and public progress. The event included remarks from Rotarians Sefton, BamIs, Richards, Jones and others as delegates departed by night trains.
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Dick Smith
Atlanta
Asid
Rotary
R. Conan R
Uest
Congress
Savannah Club
Americus
Sumter County
Savannah
Morgan Richards
Selma
New Record Made For Canal Traffic
Washington reports a new canal traffic record as tonnage reaches a high mark. Officials note the surge in shipments and enhanced efficiency at the canal facilities.
Babe Ruth Knocks Fifty Home Run at Polo Grounds
New York September 23 Babe Ruth homered for his fiftieth time this season as the Yankees defeated Washington at the Polo Grounds. The crowd watched the star slugger swing for another milestone in a high rivalry game.
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Babe Ruth
New. York
Babe Day
Weess Teche
Washington
Polo Grounds
Council Plans Action To Relieve Gas Service Crisis
At a special meeting, Americus Council ordered a plan of action to secure gas service for citizens. The move contemplates suing the Americus Lighting Co. with consumer plaintiffs and possibly appointing a receiver to run the gas plant if service isn’t restored. The effort follows reports of two years of poor gas supply and notes a prior effort by state railroad regulators in a similar case elsewhere.
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Americus
Americus Lighting Company
I Ted Sheppard
Public Buildings Committee
Sheppard
Iman
Atlantic Tee and Coal Corporation
Macon
Burke
Atlanta
State Railroad Commission
Immigration surge at Ellis Island strains facilities
Washington reports daily arrivals to the United States around 3,000 through Ellis Island, with station facilities taxed to capacity. Officials consider tightened screening and shifted consular instructions in Europe to curb the inflow, amid broader concerns over potential radical elements attempting emigration.
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Washington
New York
Elis Island
Europe
U States
Ible
Peart
Ciils
Peocnanad Pa
Escaped Poison Plot Ties to Greenville Dinner Case
Greenville Alabama September 24 no motive assigned for the alleged murder of 24 guests at a focal hero event. Two African American suspects held. three of five arrested released. A Texas cook and her husband linked to the affair amid unclear motives and a disputed potato vine plot.
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Greenville
al Ala
Dr. Midgett Asked To Preach Again Sunday
Macon cleric Dr. Midgett is urged to return for another Sunday sermon. The notice highlights his past impact and expresses encouragement for local workers in church service.
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Dr. Midgett
Macon
Americas
Cepati
Weil
Probe Starts Chicago Meal Prices Down
City council committee on living costs summoned five leading hotels and two restaurant chains to explain why meal prices had not dropped in line with wholesale costs. Adamowski announced manager E. J. Steets promised downward revisions, with prices expected to fall to reflect the wholesale drop.
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Chicago
Adamowski
E. J. Steeats
Santiago Sees Destruction of Crews in Sept Incident
In a September report from an East Coast desk, crews faced severe destruction as actions left key personnel injured and operations disrupted. Officials are reviewing circumstances and potential security lapses.
Weather report for Georgia era press and Saturday
Fragmentary weather note mentions Georgia timing and span of forecast with unclear terms. It references period, possible evaporation or temperature factors, but lacks full data. The readable items include general weather context and unspecified terms for a specific day.
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Georgia
Tocal Era
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Pepe Buildinging and Lights Committee
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