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Surrenders u to Police After
Being Out in Rain for
Sixty Hours.
Cincinnati, Sept. 29.—(By the As
sociated Press.)—Rainsoaked and dis
hevelled with his clothes bearing the
marks of 60 hours out of doors, Vin
ton Perrin, age 50, surrendered him
self today to answer for the slaying
of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Frances
D. Rawson, age 77, and for shooting
his sister-in-law, Miss Nina Rawson.
County Police Hot
After Bootleggers
H> i During September
During the month of September
County Officers Woodruff and Brown
captured many moonshine stills and
confiscated lots of liquor.
Twelve! stills were destroyed and
more than one thousand gallons of
beer was poured out.
The exact amount of whisky cap
tured is not ^finitely known, but the
officers estimated that 50 gallons is
about right.
POPE RECEIVES JACKIE
COOGAN IN AUDIENCE
Rome, Sept. 29.—Pope Pius today
received Jackie Coogan in audience
at& the Vatican.
The American boy movie star is
one of the youngest communicants
ever received by the head of the
church, an honor usually reserved
for only persona of the highest rank.*
Jackie has been in Europe several
days, visiting important cities in con
nection with a shipment of supplies
for needy children of the Near East
being made by the East Relief asso
ciation.
GEORGIA COW IN
SILVER MEDAL CLASS
Maid’s Little Sue, a purebred Jer
sey cow owned by J. H. Hooks, of
Warthen, has broken the state record
for production and has qualified for
the silver medal offered by the Amer
ican Jersey Cattle Club, according
to F. W. Bennett, professor of dairy
husbandry at the State College of
Agriculture, and supervisor of ad
vanced registry ni the state.
WEATHER FORECAST
For Georgia: Fair and cooler in
north, showers in south Monday.
Tuesday unsettled, probably showers
in sooth portion. Temperature for
24 hours ending at noon Monday:
Maximum 70; minimum 65; mean 67.
Rainfall 2.05 inches.
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E. P. Bridges has returned from
Montreal and Quebec, Canada, where
he attended a convention of city
managers.
Women With Republican Leanings
Turn From Coolidge to
Washington, Sept. 29.—Women
voters are showing signs of extra
ordinary independence in the presi
dential campaign, letters received at
political headquarters here indicate.
Many leaders are reported joining
the John W. Davis forces.
Reports from western states re
veal that hundreds of women with
republican leanings and associates
are for the league of nations and
they see more in the candidacy of
Mr. Davis than they do in that of
President Coolidge to encourage
them in their efforts for permanent
peace.
Women leaders are also disap
pointed in Mr. Coolidge because of
his attitude toward Harry M. Daugh
erty and Albert B. Fall.
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GRIFFIN, GA., MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. 1924.
Grave International
Problem Is Raised
By Japanese Demand
Geneva, Sept. 29.— (By the
Associated Press.) — A grave
international problem is believed
raised through the Japanese de
mand at the League of Nations
discussions for an amendment to
the proposed protocol of arbitra
tion and security. The Jap
amendment is to strike from the
protocol the declaration that the
country refusing to arbitrate
would become the aggressor.
COURT
Texas Judge Refuses to Al
low Injunction Against
Woman Candidate.
Austin, Texas, Sept. 29.—(By the
Associated Press.)—Mrs. Miriam A.
Ferguson won the first battle in the
court fight to have her disqualified
as the democratic gubematorian can
didate when an injunction to keep
her name off the ballot was refused
by Judge George C. Calhoun in the
53rd district court.
W. H. Carlton
Dies In Senoia
William Luther Carlton, 72, a
prominent farmer of Senoia, died at
home Sunday morning at
o’clock, after an illness of several
months.
Surviving him are six daughters
by his first wife, the late Mrs.
ginia Falls Carlton, who preceded
him to the grove in 1910. They
Mr*. B. T. Whatley of
Mrs. R. D. Smith of Tifton, Mrs. R.
E. McKnight and Mrs. W. D. Gibson
of Senoia, and Misses Lois and
Louise Carlton of Senoia. He is
survived by, his widow and two
sons, Masters William Luther,
and James Edwin Carlton, of Se
noia; one sister, Mrs. S. T. Sullivan,
of Senoia, and one brother, T. H.
Carlton, of Haralson.
Funeral services were held from
the First Baptist church in Senoia
this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev.
W. S. Adams officiating. Burial was
in Senoia cemetery, with Haiston
Bros., funeral directors, in charge.
U. S. World Aviators
Have Traveled More
Than 27,000 Miles
Seattle, Sept. 29.—(By the
ated Press.)—The six United
aviators, who completed the
the world flight yesterday, were
pared today to receive the
arranged by the appreciative
ry.
The elapsed time of the flight
175 days; the total mileage
was 27,53- miles, and the
j flying time was 531 hours and
minutes.
The latest recruit to the
cratic party from the
camp is Mrs. Hollister Sturges,
Philadelphia, prominent in social
civic life of her community.
Sturgess has announced she
take the stump for Mr. Davis.
Mrs. Sturges wrote the
national committee that she had
garded President Coolidge “as
leader who would fearlessly
the facts” of the corruption
s'Candals in the republican
administration and would
undo the wrongs.
Exposed by Congress.
“I have come to realize that
gress, and not he, exposed this
( ruption, »> said she. “I have
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McAdoo Gives His Full Support
To Davis Pres idential ‘ Campaign
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Doubt that John W. Davis would have the full support of William
G. McAdoo in his campaign for the pyesidency has been dispelled.
The two are shown at a meeting in New York at which McAdoo (right)
who has been in Europe since the democratic convention, pledged his
aid to Davis.
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LATE TELEGRAPH NEWS
Santo Domingo Joins League.
Geneva, Sept. 29.—(By the Associated Press.)—Santo Domingo was
admitted to membership in the League of Nations today by a unanimous
Vote before the assembly adjourned, with the Japanese question involved.
Argentine Flier Delayed.
Fuchow, China, Spt. 29.—(By the Associated Press.)—Major Znnie,
Argentine world flier, postponed his flight to Shanghai today because
bad weather.
Germany Presents Memorandum.
Paris, Sept. 29.—(By the Associated Press.)—Leopold Von Hoesch,
German ambassador, today called upon Premier Harriot and handed him
memorandum setting forth the conditions under which Germany will
application for membership in the League of Nations. The text of
memorandum will not be made public. t
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Preacher Faces Abduction Charge.
Nowata, Okla., Sept. 29.—(By the Associated Press.)—The Rev. J«
E. Yates, age 4®, who faces a charge of abducting a 14-year-old
Texas, choir girl of his church, has been arrested at Salinger, according
word received here.
Prohis Against Roosevelt.
New York, Sept. 29.—(By the Associated Press.)—Neither
Roosevelt nor A1 Smith, Republican and Democratic gubernatorial
will bear the endorsement of the Anti-Saloon League, it was declared
today. ■fr
Officers Capture
Moonshine Still
Near Williamson
Williamson, Sept. 29.—(Special.)—
Officers raided a moonshine still on
the Neely place, four miles west of
Williamson, Saturday morning and
captured a complete outfit together
with seven gallons of liquor.
Leroy Neely and Claud Holloman,
negro, were arrested, while at hird
man, Will Taylor, got away.
The raiding officers were J. B.
Wood, revenue officer; J. R. Sharp,
county policeman, and Tom Driver,
marshal of Concord.
Neely was placed under a $300
bond.
J. D. WILSON DIES.
Fort Valley, Sept. 29,-^J. D. Wil
son, 66 years of age, prominent
grocer and agricultural man of Fort
Valley, died here yesterday. He
was stricken with paralysis Friday
and never regained consciousness.
His death had been expected momen
tarily since his stroke. Mr. Wilson
was prominent in the community life
and in church activities, having been
a member of the Methodist church.
MAJOR M’GREGOR
Warrenton, Sept. 29.—No
has. been hoted in the condition
Major C. E. McGregor, pension
missioner of Georgia, during the
24 hours, it was announced
this morning. It was said that
[life is hanging by a thread.
ANGUSTA LAWYER DIES.
Augusta, Ga., Sept. 29.—’Sam
ers, one of Augusta’s most
nent lawyers and well
throughout the state, died
here yesterdays
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British Freighter Sinks
95 Miles Off Tybee Light
Savannah, S«pt. 29.—(By the
Associated Press.)—The British
freight steamer, Santa Thereaa,
bound from Cuba to a North At
lantic port, sank last night 95
miles southeast by south of Ty
bee. acordinR to radio advices
from the American tanker, L O.
White, which removed the crew.
DAVIS RESTS UP
HIS FINAL DRIVE
Last Campaign Will Be
. Started in Maryland
Tuesday
New York, Sept. 29.—After a cam
paign tour of his native state, and
a single address in Delaware, John
W. Davis returned here early yes
terday for a rest of three days be
fore setting out on the final drive of
his campaign which is to take him
into •* MMm ••**« •»* p«,
haps a half dozen western states.
Arriving here in the early morn
ing hours, the democratic presiden
tial nominee spent the remainder of
the night aboard his private car. Ac
companied by Mrs, Davis, he motored
to his home at Locust Valley, L. I.,
where he plans to remain until he
departs Tuesday night to fiill speak
ing engagements at Frederick, Md.,
and Baltimore on Wednesday.
In his address Saturday night at
Wilmington, Del., Mr. Davis did not
only mention Senator Robert M. La
Follette by name for the first time
in this campaign but charged that
si it
as
la “bogey man" by presenting him in
guise of a bolshevik.
Eastbrook Auction
Sale Again Halted
On Account of Rain
The auction sale of residential lota
in Eastbrook, the new subdivision of
the Griffin Realty Company on the
High Falls road, has been again post
poned and will be held Friday, Oc
tober 2, beginning at 10 o'clock in
the morning.
W. G. Cartledge, manager of the
Griffin Realty company, stated that
the same program will be carried
out as was originally intended, and
advises all holders of free tickets
that the same conditions will apply.
RICH RENO GROOM, 84,
KIDNAPED AT ALTAR
Reno, Nev., Sept. 29.—Dragged,
screaming from the church, as he
prepared to go to the altar for a
wedding ceremony, Francis A. Robb,
84, wealthy Reno property owner,
was whisked away in an automobile
last night.
Two sons, Ray and Edward Robb,
are being sought, according to the
police.
The elder Robb was to have been
married to Mrs. Margaret Nicholson,
60. The “best man” and a Catholic
clergyman witnessed the alleged kid
naping and passersby stood in amaze
ment as the old man called vainly
for help.
Fifth Consecutive Day of Rain
Is Longest Wet Siege Known Here
“How - in the world can the old folks
tell,
It ain’t gonna rain no more 77
This is the tune and the question
that was in the minds of Griffinites
as the fifth consecutive day of rain
dawned this morning.
According to figures furnished by
J. M. Mathews, official weather
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6-MILE
Hundreds Killed as Fight
ing Is Resumed With
Intensity.
Shanghai, Sept. 29.—(By the Asso
Press.)—Hundreds of Chinese
were killed and many others
this morning on the six
front from Nansiang to Malu
the armies of the rival mili
governors fighting for the pos
of Shanghai continued their
hostilities with impetuous intensity.
According to witnesses returned
this afternoon after traveling the
sector from Nansiang to Malu, west
Shanghai, both sides were drench
ing the lines with shrapnel.
Relief stations behind the line
were filled with the wounded.
The dead have been left wher|
they fell, resulting in » carrion odor
extending over the whole battle area.
PUBLICITY BODY
TO VIEW SAMPLE
FILMS TONIGHT
A special meeting of the publicity
committee of the Chamber of Com
merce is called tonight at 7:80
o'clock, when the Graphic Films Cor
poration will show two reels of in
dustrial pictures.
The films will give the committee
a definite idea of the type of pictures
planned for Griffin and Spalding
county.
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But Police Find
Liquor Cache
When officers called at the home
Of Nobe Moore in East Griffin Satur
day they found no one at home, but
they did find several pints of "bran
and sugar” liquor.
Moore came home, found his stock
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gone, heard of the visit of the offi
cer*, came to town, made bond of
f500, and was released.
County Officers Woodruff and
Brown made the raid.
DANIELS AND BRYAN
TO SPEAK AT MERCER
Macon, Ga., Sept. 29.—Josephus
Daniels, former secretary of the
navy, and William Jennings Bryan,
former secretary of state, both in
the Wilson cabinet, are among new
names announced to speak to Macon
and Mercer university audiences on
some phase of American newspaper
life during this school year. Jose
phus Daniels is editor and owner of
the News and Observer of Raleigh,
N. C.
FIVE SLAIN. •
Mangum, Okla., Sept. 29.—The
bodies of Mrs. J. A. Melton and her
four children, their throats cut, were
found lying dose together in one
room by J. A. Melton, farmer, when
he returned to his home five miles
southeast of here late Saturday
night. All were dead.
server, the rainfall since Thursday,
the 35th, to noon today ha| been 4JC9
inches. * >
The greatest fall for any one day
has been 1.50 inches.
This is the longest siege of wet
weather that this section has known
in several years.
I The forecast for Tuesday is “un
settled,” temperature normal.