Griffin daily news. (Griffin, Ga.) 1924-current, September 25, 1924, Image 1

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ASSOCIATED PRESS WORLD-WIDE REPORTS MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS. DAVIS IS PRAISED BY WHEELER WHO RIDICULES DAWES Says Republican Candidate Robbed 4,000 Citizens of Chicago. ATTACK ON COOLIDGE St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 25.—Senatoi Burton K. Wheeler, the independent candidate for vice president, last night denied what he termed “Dawes’ schoolboy orations on the constitution of the United States.” Wheeler’s attack on Dawes had a special significance to the audience because Dawes himself is moving into this region for a speaking tour. Declaring that economic issues really were political issues as well, Wheeler said: “Doubtless Dawes would admit this, but that is assuming that Mr. Dawes is an honest man and such an assumption might be hard to sus tain. ‘ He was guilty of robbing 4,000 Chicago citizens of a large part of their savings, I told an audience in Chicago last Saturday about Dawes’ connection with the Lorimer case and they have not heard any denial from him yet. John Bar ton Payne, one of Dawes’ attorneys, has attempted to defend the trans action by declaring that what Lor imer and Dawes did was the regular practice in Illinois when new banks were started. u The facts seem to be that there is no record whatever of the same thing having happened before, save in two cases, both of which were declared by the courts to be frau dulent transactions.” Then Wheeler switched his attack to President Coolidge. u Coolidge’s policy everything is on wait awhile,” he declared. “I chal lenge him to come forward and say where he stands on any important question.” At the close of his address, Wheel er praised John W. Davis, democrat ic presidential candidate, for ‘his courageous stand against Daugherty corruption system, as expressed in his letter tp the former attorney general.” RAINY WEATHER DOES NOT STOP REVIVAL CROWDS The rainy weather last night did not prevent a large crowd from at tending the revival services at the First Christian church, where Dr. S. P. Spiegel preached a forceful ser mon from the words of the prophet Joel. The Rev. Mr. Spiegel, who preach ed the 1924 baccalaureate sermon to the high school graduates, is one of the most natural speakers in the South. His talks are simple, but at the same time gripping and straight to the point. Cotton Deliveries Slow on Account of Bad Weather Delivery of cotton to the local warehouses has been slow during the past week on account of the bad weather, but nearly 900 bales more have been received up to the pres ent time as compared with the same date last year.' \ Following is the official report for the week ended Thursday, as tabu lated for the News by P. E. May nard: 1923 1924 Crop Crop Received 632 391 - Shipped _ - 292 122 Stock ___ 1907 1476 Received to date _______1074 1927 Middling 28.00 23.00 GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS GRIFFIN, GA., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1924. No Signs of Strain Shown by Preacher Who Poisoned Wife Nashville, 111., Sept, 25.—(By Associated Press.)—The Rev. Lawrence Hight, held in con nection with the poison plot costing the life of his wife and that of the husband of his ac complice, Mrs, Elsie Sweeten, today showed no signs of the strain of his plight, while Mrs. Sweeten is in jail at Salem worrying over her children. KIDNAPED GIRL FOUND BURIED IN SAND DUNES Police Are Led to Spot by Slayer, Who Confessed to the Crime. Gary, Ind., Sept. 25.—(By the As sociated Press.)—The body of Annie Tomicik, age 10, who was kidnap ped Monday, was found buried in sand dunes here today when the police were led to the spot by Pe ter Yergolini, age 30, The child had been attacked, strangled, and stripped of all her clothing. Vergolini confessed, according to the police, after he had been under watch* for two days on suspicion. WIRE BULLETINS ROOSEVELT NOMINATED , BY NEW YORK REPUBLICANS Rochester, N. Y., Sept. 25.—(By the Associated Press.)—Theodore Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the navy, was nominated for governor by the New York state republican convention today. The choice was . . made upon the first ballot. He had a majority over the combined vote of his three competitors. TO ANNOUNCE DECISION IN FERGUSON CASE MONDAY Austin, Tex., Sept. 25.—(By the Associated Press.)—The decision on whether Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson will be permitted to remain the democratic gubnernatorial candi date, will be announced Monday, Judge George C. Calhoun announced today at the close of arguments. DAVIS RETURNS TO HOME STATE. En route with Davis to Charles ton, W. Va., Sept. 25.—(By the As sociated Press.)—John W. Davis is returning to his home state to pre sent again his cause as the demo cratic presidential nominee, He leaves tomorrow night for Washing ton for a conference with leaders. CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST CONGRESS. Philadelphia, Sept. 25.—(By the Associated Press .)—The celebration of the 115th anniversary of the meeting of the first Continental eon - gress and the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Carpenters’ Co., in which patriotic hail the patriots met to discuss the relations of the colonies with the mother country, began here today. GEN. SAWYER’S FUNERAL TO BE HELD TODAY Marion, Ohio, Sept. 25.—Funeral services for Brigadier General Char les E. Sawyer, who was personal physician to the late President Hard ing, and who died suddenly here Wednesday from heart disease, will be held from the Sawyer home here at 2:30 o’clock Friday afternoon. WEATHER FORECAST For Georgia: Fair in north, show ers in south portions Thursday and probably Friday, Temperature for 24 hours ending at noon Thursday: Maximum 68; minimum 65; mean 67. Rainfall .24 on an inch. Agent-General Kentucky Wins Beauty as Bride I W; mm , •S' x sm X i____________ x Mid V ; m I ■ xXv.: !m IwB 'l Pi; ■ Louise Ross Todd and (inset) Louisville, Ky., Sept. 23.—By the side of Seymour Parker Gilbert, Jr., while he works as permanent agent general of the allied commis sion in execution of the Dawes Young plan will be one of Ken tucky’s most beautiful youifg women, She is Louise Ross Todd, promi nent in southern and Washington CONGRESSMAN IS INDICTED AFTER BIG CIDER PARTY Baltimore, Sept. 25.—Congressman John Phillip Hill has realized his dearest wish. “I am delighted, exclaimed the Maryland representative when he learned that he had been indicted by a federal grand jury on six counts for violation of the Volstead law. The indictments followed Hill’s cider party of Saturday night, which he treated nearly 1,500 guests with 2.75 per cent cider of his own manufacture. U At last I have forced action,” congressman exulted, and we now get decisions on section 29 of the Volstead act, which I have been demanding for more than two Ready for Trial. Hiss claims 2.75 beer and cider not intoxicating and hopes he will tried soon so that he can prove He is ready for trial at any time, said, but he will not be arrested un til the day of his arraignment, federal authorities are confident he won’t run away. Sam Rutherford Formally Nominated For Congress at District Convention in Stirring Speech by Mrs. L. C. Warren Macon, Sept. 25.—Samuel Ruther ford, of Forsyth, was rormaily nom inated congressman from the sixth congressional district yesterday at the congressional district convention which was held at the Hotel Demp sey, beginning at noon. The nomination was made in a very appropriate speech by Mrs. C. Warren, of Spalding county. More than 60 delegates were present, des pite the inclement weather, repre senting the 13 counties in the dis trict. Smith in the Chair. The nomination of Mr. Rutherford was made after the executive com mittee had convened at the call of John R. L. Smith, chairman of the old committee, who presided until the new executive committee was nominated and elected. Seymour Parker Gilbert, Jr. society. She was a bridesmaid at the recent wedding or the Hon. John Francis Amherst Cecil, son of Lord William Cecil, to Miss Corner lia Vanderbilt. She is an expert horsewoman and is also an adept in other sports. The wedding will attract leaders in the society world. AUCTION OF EASTBROOK LOTS FRIDAY The auction of residential lots in Eastbrook, the new subdivision of the Griffin Realty Company on the High Fall road, will be held to morrow beginning at 10:30 o’clock. A big crowd will be on hand, judg ing from the number of persons who have registered for the free lot. Much advance interest has been shown, according to W. G. Cart ledge, manager of the Griffin Realty Company. The likelihood of advance in values, due to scarcity of homes in the city,' is being generally recog nized, Mr. Cartledge said. • Eastbrook is located on the highway and adjoins a built up sec tion. Part of the subdivision has been set aside for a park and play grounds. “Pink” Traer will do the eering. Band music and a luncheon are on the program. In case rain continues the sale will be continued until date which will be announced early tomorrow morning. The executive committee is composed of the following: Bibb county: ‘G. P. Rankin, B. Greene, C. T. Williamson, Dr. C. M. Perdue, Dr. J. H. Heard, B. Moore. Butts county: J. L. Lyons, son, and Dr. A. F. White, of Flo Clayton county: J. N. Zellner, Jonesboro, and J. B. DeFoor, of row. Crawford county: R. L. Musella, and M. L. Fort Valley. Fayette county: F. A. Sams, etteville, W. W. Mask, of ville. Henry county: A. C. Norman, Donough, and Rev. A. C. McDonough. (Continued on Page 8.) and Guard Are Missing From Massachusetts Bank Springfield, Mass., Sept. 25. —(By Associated Press.)—The Union Trust Company, of this city, today reported to police that flQO,0p0w«eensigned to it by registered mail, was miss ing. The bank asked the police to seek William Hanifin, 45, bank guard, who is missing. FASHION RULES TODAY IN GRIFFIN Style Show This Afternoon and Tonight; Another Scheduled Friday. The annual Fall Fashion Show sponsored by the Griffin Federation of Clubs and associate clubs of nine counties will be held this afternoon and night in two revues. A steady rain today was unfor tunate as indications pointed to un precedtnted attendance from many counties, including large dele gations of club women. The unfa vorable weather naturally curtailed the attendance but will not dim the brilliance of the event nor dampen the spirit of the promoters or of the 10 young women repre senting 10 counties, who will act as models. The show will be held in the large dry goods department which has been cleared of all goods and counters and filled with seats. The stage, containing the large circu lar entrance, is in position to be clearly seen from the entire room. The stage is decorated in vivid col ors, gilt, blue predominating. The promenade is extended over the main room to make a square with platforms intermingled to allow the models space to pirouette. The board walk is decorated with pot palms and blooming flowers and is draped with an attractively col ored cloth. The models will come forward at regular intervals, or four being in view at all The revolving table ( has for center decoration a rainbow light. The afternoon review began 2:30 o’clock and will continue 4:30. The evening revue will from 7:30 to 9:30. Men’s as well as women’s and will be shown tonight. A program will be an interesting ture. STRICK LAND-CROUCH EXPOSITION The Fall Fashion Show and position of the Company will be held tomorrow ternoon and evening at the school auditorium under auspices the United Daughters of the federacy. Thirty models will present latest styles in women’s, and men’s apparel with the program: (1) Music. (2) Boudoir, (3) Sport wear, dresses, boys wear. (3) Feature dance. Street costumes, dresses, men’s wear. Harmony Four. Girls and children’s dresses, sweaters. (5a) Harmony Pour. Afternoon dresses, coats. (7) tots. (7a) Feature dance. (8) ing dresses, coats, wraps. (9) Jewel Girl. (10) Modern bride. Good night. Children. LAFOLLETTE LOSES \ CALIFORNIA FIGHT FOR BALLOT San Francisco, September state supreme cdurt today denied petition for a writ oY-n^tndamus compel Robert E. Graham, clerk, of Marion county, to names of LaFollette-Wheeler idential electors on the ballot in California. NEWS OP SPALD ING AND ADJOIN UNT,m - VOL 53—NO. 52 TALKED TOO MUCH; CAL KEEPS HIM QUIET Secretary Is Recalled for Saying Negro Ques tion Is Issue. TO G. O. P. Washington, Sept. 26.—Another has resulted from the act Senator Caraway, Arkansaa dem in reading to a local political the text of the now famous suppressed speech of Secretary of the Navy Wilbur. In this speech Wilbur declared fe" that the negro question is the big gest political issue today and that it is the only real point of differ ence between the two parties, that he favors the League of Nations and approved the course of Woodrow Wilson, that Washington had a Ben edict Arnold in his army and that Harding should not be criticised be cause he appointed a senator to his cabinet who had been repeatedly re turned by his constituents. This speech has been in possession of Washington correspondents for 10 days, but was regarded as confi dential until Senator Caraway read it at a public meeting. Caraway has been criticised even by some of his fellow democrats for making public the advance copy of an undelivered speech which had been prepared for the convenience of the press. Cara way says he obtained his copy in a legitimate way. Effect Painful to G. O. P. The democratic national committee issued a statement by Representa tive Garrett, of Tennessee, minority leader of the house, which contained liberal quotations from the sup pressed speech. _____He said that in view of the con tents of this undelivered speech, the white house explanation. that Wil bur was recalled to discuss the navy budget falls short of satisfying the public. ........- — : — Secretary of the Navy Wilbur had no comment to make on the incident. But the effect was painful in admin istration quarters. As stated when Wilbur was suddenly recalled from California a week ago, President Coolidge desired to shut him up. The national' committee, learning what was in the Denver speech scheduled for last Saturday, asked the president to get Wilbur back here and keep him quiet. Funeral Services For Harris Cope To Be Held Friday Funeral services for Harris Cope, who died in Birmingham early Wednesday morning from double pneumonia, will be held Friday morning at 10:30 o’clock at the Episcopal church in Cartersville. Rev. James Stoney, of Annistolh, Ala., who was a member of the 1910, ’ll and '12 football teams at the University of the South at Se wanee, Tenn., when Mr. Cope was coach there, will conduct the ser* vices. Burial will be in the Oak Hill cemetery in Cartersville. Two cousins of Mr. Cope, Miss Mamie Mills and Frank Lindsey, whom he had visited here many times, left Thursday morning for Cartersville to attend the funeral. J. D. KILGORE, THIS CITY, NOT MAN REFERRED TO IN AUTOMOBILE THEFT J. D. Kilgore, of 163 Spalding street, this city, was not tha J. D. Kilgore referred to in the recent article regarding an automobile al leged to have been stolen by a man with the same name and ini tials.