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ASSOCIATED PRESS
WORLD-WIDE
REPORTS
MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS.
BETTER TH/IN EVER
Association Has Engaged
Many Attractions; Big
Farm Display.
Preliminary plans for the Griff in
Spalding County Fair to be held
here the week beginning October 13
have been completed and practically
everything is in readiness for the
opening date.
Four large individual agricultural
exhibits will be made by farmers of
Spalding county, according to H. B.
Montgomery, secretary of the asso
ciation. Reservations have already
been made for space to display these
farm products.
Free ring performances will be
staged each afternoon and night.
These performances include equilib
rists, Roman rings, trapeze and fire
works.
Horse racing will be the main
-event of the afternoon program.
Reservations for stalls for the horses
are being made and the program
has been announced.
A band will give concerts in front
of the grandstand.
The association is endeavoring to
make the fair better than ever be
fore, taking care to select only-The
best attractions.
Miller Bros., shows have been en
gaged and will furnish clean amuse
ment with their midway attractions
and riding devices.
Governor Walker
Begins State Tour;
Bamesville Today
Atlanta, Oct. 1.—Gov. Clifford
Walker started last night at Thom
aston what he outlined as a tour
of Georgia, to be carried on at such
times during the coming year as the
business of his office will permit,
for the purposes of harmonizing the
people in all sections in a movement
for general agricultural and indus
trial expansion.
He delivered an address in Thom
aston to the board of trade of Up
son county, and today to the stu
dents of Gordon Institute at Barnes
ville? and to the students of the
Sixth District A. & M. school.
The governor says it is his pur
pose to urge development in every
speech he makes during the coming
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PEACH CONTRACTS
TO LET GROWERS
I market direct
Macon, Oct. 1.—The Georgia
Peach Growers’ exchange today
adopted the report of a subcommit
tee permitting growers to market
their fruit direct if they so desire.
The exchange will continue to han
dle consignments.
The action today prevents the
wrecking of the exchange, as many
growers had threatened to withdraw
if tl contracts were not modified,
Gro> rs will meet October 9 to
rati: the action of the exchange
today.
GERMAN INDUSTRY GETS
United states loan
Oberhausein, Germany, Oct. 1.—
The municipal savings bank, acting
as a trustee, has secured a one mil
lion gold mark credit from America
for the local steel industry, it is re
ported. For the first year of the
loan 13 per cent interest has been
charged, wihle the rate for the sec
ond year will be 7 per cent.
WEATHER FORECAST
For Georgia: Generally fair Wed
nesday and Thursday; not much
change in the temperature;
west and northwest winds. Tem
perature for 24 hours ending at
noon Wednesday: Maximum 67; min
imum 38;' mean 52.
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GRIFFIN, OCTOBER 1
Leopold and Loeb
Judge Suffers From *
Nervous Breakdown
Chicago, Oct. 3.—(By the As
sociated Press.)—Judge John R.
Caverly is in a local hospital,
believed to be suffering from a |
nervous breakdown, folowing the
trial of Leopold and Loeb, says
today’s Tribune. v
His wife denies his illness,
Baying that she lias been- visit
ing the hospital to see friends.
Refugees Pour Into City as
New Offensive Is
Launched.
Shanghai, Oct. 1.—(By the Asso
ciated Press.)—Kiangsu forces fight
ing to gain possession of Shanghai
from the Chekiang army launched an
offensive at 10 o’clock Tuesday morn
ing nine miles southeast of Sunkiang,
along the line of the Shanghai
Hangchow railroad, firing across a
stream where the Chekiang forces
were entrenched.
Thousands of refugees are pouring
into Shanghai * today ’from Sunkiang
on the strength of activities there
yesterday, which continued with
sporadic firing today.
Neither side has resorted to ar
tillery yet, according to the wounded
Chekiang soldiers.
Griffin Delegates
Go to Pan-American
Congress in Atlanta
Griffin is sending a delegation to
the Pan-American Congress which
opens in Atlanta today and ends
Saturday.
Delegates attending from here,
appointed by Governor Walker, in
clude C. C. Thomas, secretary of
the Chamber of Commerce, L. W.
Traer, Mrs. Cooper Newton and
Walter Graefe.
Mr. Thomas was selected as a
member of the reception committee,
this honor being conferred by the
governor. '
The purpose of the congress is to
establish closer relations between
the south and Latin countries.
Coolidge Losing
Ground, Asserts
Chairman Hull
Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 1.—“I am
glad to be able to report, after ac
companying John W. Davis on his
recent speaking tour, that the party
outlook is highly encouraging," Cor
dell Hull, former chairman of the
national democratic executive com
mittee, declared in a statement here
yesterday.
u One thing is certain,” Mr. Hull
added, “the Coolidge movement is
on the decline. ft approaches^
it As the election 4>e
comes more plainly evident that a
large majority of the American vot
ers condemn the republican record
at Washington since March 4, 1921. »»
STRANGE KIND OF WORM
CAN LIVE ONLY IN ICE
Tacoma, Wash., Oct. 1.—A species
of worm that lives only in ice and
cannot withstand even the heat of
a human hand, has been found and
photographed by a scientific expedi
tion that recently went into the
Olympic mountains.
GALE STRIKES GOTHAM
New York, Oct. 1.—A 60 mile gale
laden with rain struck New York
and vicinity yesterday. Hundreds
of bathhouses at Rockaway Beach
were wrecked and shipping was de
layed.
Engaged, Wed, Separated In One Day
Is the Story of Her Latest Romance
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Mrs. Catherine McPh ail Jenkins Bonsai.
Baltimore, Oct. 1.—Mrs. Catherine
McPhail Jenkins Bonsai doesn’t read
romance; she lives it.
Engaged at 10 a. in., ' married
shortly after midnight with the
prospect of an annulment—that is
the story of her latest high-speed
romance^ in which Leigh Bonsai, Jr.,
son of a wealthy Baltimore family,
is the other principal.
But this is only a part of the
story of the wedding, for, the bride
LATE TELEGRAPH NEWS
To Present Amended Proctocol.
Geneva, Oct. 1.—(By the Associated Press.)—The League of Nations’
interest centered this forenoon in the assembly hall here, where it was
expected that the amended protocol on arbitration and security would be
presented by M. Politis, of Greece, and Dr. Benes, of Czecho-Slovakia, re
porters respectively for the first and third commissions. There is no doubt
but that the text will be approved by the assembly, according to those
conversant with peace discussions.
Mayor and Butler Are Friendly.
Philadelphia, Oct. 1.—(By the Associated Press.)—A reconciliation is
being effected between Mayor Kendrick and General Butler, director of
public safety, according to a statement issued today by the mayor.
Iowa Republicans Aroused.
Des Moines, Oct. X .—(By the Associated Press.)—A meeting of the
Iowa Republican central committee has been called for noon tomorrow, at
which the situation brought about by Senator Brookhart’s demand for the
resignation of Charles Dawes will be discussed.
f Greek Cabinet Resigns.
Athens, Oct. 1.—(By the Associated Press.)—The Greek cabinet,
headed by M. Sophoulis, has resigned.
No Evidence Against Officials. r-~
Washington, Oct. 1.—(By the Associated Press.)—-Officials of the law
enforcement league of Philadelphia failed to present evidence of political
corruption among the federal office holders in Pennsylvania in their con
ference today with Attorney General Stone, according to an announcement
at the Department of Justice.
Wyoming Governor Very 111.
Cheyenne, Wyo., Oct. l.--At 10 o’clock this morning it was announced
at Memorial Hospital that physicians were “resorting to final emergency
measures"’ in the hope of saving the life of Governor W. B. Ross, whose
condition grew worse during the night.
Arkansas Bandits Busy.
Conway, Ark., Oct. 1.—(By the Associated Press.) An unknown num
ber of bandits early today held several residents of Vilonia at aby, looted
two safes and escaped with $700.
DIPLOMACY TURNS TO ENGLISH FILM STAR TO WED
Berlin, Oct. 1.—-English is becom
ing the language of international
intercourse, declares Dr. A. von
Wilke, in an essay concerning the
language of diplomacy. He says
that French in this field is losing its
dominance.
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Frost Makes First
Appearance in City
Wednesday Morning
There wasn’t much of it, and
you had to look for it in low,
flat places to find it, but there
was an honest to goodness
frost this morning. The cool
er weather came after a siege
o’ dampness and it was more
than welcome.
Cotton in the fields has been
reported as hurt, but the fair
weather arrived in time to fin
ish gathering the crops and for
the farmer to plan a whole
week of pleasure by attending
the Griffin Fair.
DAWES IS ASKED
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Chicago, Ocfc. 1.—Senator Smith
W. Brookhart made public last night
the text of a letter he mailed to
Chairman William M. Butler, of
the republican national committee,
condemning the record of Charles
G. Dtewes, republican vice presiden
tial nominee.
<« Charles G. Dawes has wrecked
the republican
says, young Bonsai was attacked
by his brother, H. Pleasants Bonsai,
when he returned to his home, and
the attack, she further avers, is
what caused the separation, for Bon
sai was so j&ttfprely injured he was
confined to his home. The attack is
denied, however.
Catherine, who was Miss Mc
Phail, was only recently divorced
from James Carroll Jenkins, scion
of another Maryland house.
in the northwest,” Senator Brook
hart wrote.
“For these reasons I desire to re
quest that the republican national
committee take steps to secure the
resignation of Mr. Dawes as the re
publican candidate for vice presi
dent, In his place there should be
selected a farm Woo candidate, pot
an imitation farm blocer, but one
of the real type, like Senator Nor
ris, of Nebraska, in whom the farm
ers have the utmost confidence."
No Reply From Dawes.
Chicago, Oct. 1.—(By the Associ
ated Press.)—The demand of Senator
Brookhart, of Iowa, made yesterday
that Charles E. Dawes resign as
Republican vice-presidential nominee,
or that the Republican national com
mittee take steps to secure his resig
nation, was unanswered today by
either Dawes or the committee.
Christian Church
Revival Success,
Declares Dr. Cull
The most successful meeting I
have ever known, was the state
ment made today by Dr. O. K.
Cull, pastor of the First Christian
. PICTURE DIRECTOR
Los Angeles, Oct. 1.—James
Cruze, motion picture director, will
marry Betty Compson, film star, late
in October, Mrs. Mary Corupson,
mother of the actre - ;, announced to
day. Cruze is in China and is ex
pected to return to Los Angeles
soon.
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DOWN 3 CENTS IN
Big Companies Announce
New Price of 20 Cents
Per Gallon. - -
The retail price of gacoline went
down 3 cents in Griffin this morn*
ing and is now being sold at many
of the filling stations at 20 cents
a gallon.
This announcement was made by
the Gossett Oil Go., the Gulf Refin
ing Co., and the Standard Oil Co.,
here this morning.
Nine southern states, Georgia,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Flor
ida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas,
Louisiana and Tennessee are affected
by the reduction, through announce
ments made last night in Atlanta
and in New Orleans by representa
tives of the Gulf Refining Co.
The retail price of gasoline va
ries in different parts of the south.
The price in Atlanta today will be
20 cents, in Chattanooga, 16 cents,
while Memphis reports its price is
16 cents.
Solon Cider Maker
Pleads Not Guilty
To Liquor Charge
Baltimore, Oct. 1.—-Represcrttative ...
Jphn Phillip Hill yesterday pleaded :
not guilty to an indictment return
ed by the federal grand jury last
week, charging him with manufac
turing and possessing wine and ci
der in violation of law. He was re
leased on $1,000 bail pending trial,
which will be held some time after
November 10.
In asking earlier counsel for
y.r. Hill argued that the case was
of national importance and should
be decided before election day. De-
3*S* this re< l ueBt Jud * e Speer raid:
** The very reason you give for
asking an early trial is the very
reason I refuse it. This court can
not be used for campaign purposes. ♦ »
Mr. Hill’s indictment followed
closely upon a “cider party” given
at his home. The cider, he said,
had an alcoholic content of 2.75 per
cent.
His purpose, the congressman
says, is to obtain an interpretation
of the phrase, “non intoxicating ■
liquors in section 29 of the Volstead
act. *
He has declared that he will car
ry the case to the United States su
preme court.
church, in commenting on the re
vival services now being conducted
here by the Rev. S. P. Spiegel.
Dr. Cull declared that it had rain
ed every night except one since the
meeting started and that capacity
crowds had been present at each
service.
Dr. Spiegel addressed the high
school students this morning and
will conduct services Thursday and
Friday morning at *0 o’clock, in
addition to the services held each
night at 7:30 o’clock.
The meetings will close with the
Sunday night services.
striking matches all day
MAN'S WORK FOR 36 YEARS
London, Oct. 1.—Tom Tuthill, who
worked for 36 year* in a London
match factory striking matches to
' thw quality, died recently from
bIood P' ,i8 °ning contracted while at
work. His job, one of the
Train Service In
South Georgia
Is Demoralized
Quitman, Ga., Oct. 1.—Consider
able damage has been done in this
section the last two days on account
of the rains and high water.
Tuesday morning the engine of an
Atlantic Coast Line passenger train
left the track and took a nose dive
into the raging torrent of a small
creek that had washed away part of
the tracks. None of the: passenger
cars left the track and no one was
injured.
All the peanuts and cotton re
maining in the field, as well as the
hay crop, are reported destroyed.
Owing to the high waters between
Thomasville and Valdosta, all trains
have been annulled or detoured by
Albany.
HIGH SCHOOL TO PLAY
LOCUST GROVE TEAM
HERE FRIDAY AFTERNOON
The Griffin high school football
team has arranged a game here
Friday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock,
with the Locust Grove Institute
team.
in King George’s kingdom, was ere
ated for him after he suffered from
infantile paralysis, and needed an
easy task.
MISSIONARY TO SPEAK
Barnesville, Ga., Oct. 1.—Dr. T. W.
Ayers, missionary in China, will
make an address at the First Baptist
church Thursday evening.
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