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About Griffin daily news. (Griffin, Ga.) 1924-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 15, 1924)
w$$k -v; w3 c S‘Cv»V J ‘ L f ""I | jgi£ ; »> ] '*■ K ;•& = -*~. MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS. ZR-3 ARRIVES. FLYING 5,000 MILES IN 81 HOURS; SETS NON-STOP RECORD v igible as It Lands at •Lakehurst, N. J. Lakehurst, Oct. 15.—(By the As Sociated Press.)—The ZR-3, giant German built dirigible, to be deliv ered to the United States for war debt payment, finished a successful trans-Atlantic voyage with the land ing at Lakehurst field at 9:55 o’clock this morning. . She completed the journey from Friedriehshafen, Germany, a distance estimated at 5,000 miles, in 81 hours and 25 seconds, breaking pre vious records for non-stop voyage set at 4,500 miles by French dirigi ble Dixmude in 1923, and 3,500 by Zeppelin L-59 during the world war. A mighty shout from thousands greeted the vessel upon its land ^Wre. The ship was in her berth at the naval air station airdome at 10:45 a.m. Loses Bearings. After losing her way in a heavy mist late Tuesday night and finally guiding her , course from bearings wirelessed from shore, the Zeppelin ZR-3 passed over North American soil for the first time. For at least two hours Tuesday night the dirigible was casting about for her bearings, asking all stations and ships along shore to send her “MO,” or bearings signal. The Bar Harbor station and Sta tion WCC at Chatham, complied, and soon afterward the ZR-3 was able to make known her position. At 11:25 the ZR-3 reported to Station WCC that she was over the southern point of Nova Scotia. Qver Boston in Eary.Morn. \ Boston, Oct. 15.—(By the Associ ated Press.)—The ZR-3 passed over this city at 4:15 this morning. The ship’s crew first saw the American shore near the tip of Cape Cod at 3:15 a. m., at almost the identical spot where the Pilgrims made their first refuge. ' Sighted Over New York. New York, Oct. 15.—(By the As sociated Press.)—The ZR-3 was sighted over New York at 7:50 this morning. It Was first in sight over Coney Island, flying high and ahead toward the-heart of the city. 2,221 Bales of Cotton Ginned in County to Oct, i More than 2,000 bales of Spalding county cotton, 1924 crop, had been ginned up to October 1, "according to the official report of the United States department of commerce. The exact figure is 2,221. Practically all of the crop in the county is now open and growers are busy picking. Deliveries are ex pected to be very heavy during the next few weelg if the weather re mains favorable. European Demand For U. S. Cotton Receives Stimulus Washington, Oct. 15.—(By the As sociated Press)—Improved economi cal conditions in Europe are expect ed to stimulate a demand for Amer ican cotton, declares the United States department of agriculture, in a statement today. ' r DV;j . V‘ ■ - A-;# 5S3k* j. * ?' : i " ; ’ : !J 1 GRIFFIN, GA., WEDNESDA OCTOBER 15, 1924, Delays the Flight Shenandoah of San Wiego, Cal., Oct. 15.—(By the Associated Press.)—Gales in the Pa cific that reached the velocity of 90 miles an hour holds the navy di rigible Shenandoah manacled to the mooring mast here, causing the post ponement of her departure from Camp Lewis, Wash., until Thursday morning. It is hoped that the ship, leaving Thursday, will be able to slip into her moorings at Camp Lewis between the fhrst and second or between the secondT and third of the storms.-- ■ U. ,S. Officials to Protest Accusations of Aiding in Chinese War. Mukden, Manchuria, Oct. 15.—(By the Associated Press.)—American of ficials, seriously concerned at what is termed “insidious” anti-American propaganda conducted by the Japa nese, plan to protest to the Japanese foreign office. Accusations of the press say that the Americans are secretly supply ing arms to the Peking government forces and that American officers and soldiers are mixed with the Chi hli troops,........_ ________ ________ As a result of this propaganda, Americans are mistrusted and Amer ican military corres p o ndents as spies. Even Captain Norman Baldwin, official U. S. military observer, is not permitted to go to the battle front. Terror reigns in the Chinese sec tion here following an order im pressing coolies into front line war service. Estimates place the total dead or injured in the armies bat tling around Pekin as 14,300. The crucial battle is expected at Shanhaikwan within the week. PARENTS OF MAN ON ZR-3 ARE IN MACON Macon, Ga., Oct. 15.—Two of tha most interested persons in Macon in the flight of the ZR-3 across the Atlantic ocean are Mr. and Mrs. Charles' Killen, of California. The arrived here yesterday morn ing on a house on wheels, having traveled across the continent in that conveyance^' They will continue their trip as soon as the ZR-3 lands. Charles Killen, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Killen, has been in the United States navy a long while. He wrote a few days ago that he was coming over on the big airship and they received the letter while enroute across the continent. BOY KILLS HIS FATHER GIVES UP TO POLICE 7 , Knoxville, Tenn., Oct: 15.—William H. Hood, 48, crossing watchman for the Southern railway, was shot and killed here last night by his son. Elmer Hood, 19, at their home. The younger Hood then telephoned police headquarters and surrendered him self, after stating he acted in defense of his mother, who, he said, had been attacked by her husband. IS PACING AT GRIFFIN FAIR Melbert Steps Mile Heat/in 2:10 1-4 in First Day^/ Racyrg Events, ~\ Melbert, fast pacer owned by Bert Wallace, broke the track record on pacing, winning three heats of the 2:10 pace Tuesday at the Griffin Spalding County Fair. The official timing on the heats was 2:11 1-4, 2:12 1-4, 2:10 1-4. The previous rec ord was held by Marie Bradley in 1911. Entered in the 2:10 pace were Melbert, Dixie M., winner of seeond place in each of the three George M.,_third in three , Red Cross, fourth, Myron Cochata, fifth first beat; other two drawn. The slow trot was won by Bessie King, owned by Russell. The time in these heats was 2:20 1-4, 2:24 1-4, 2:24 1-4. Entered with Bessie King was Biness and Red Pilgrim. The purse was $250 with added entrance fees. There are more fast pacers at the Griffin fair than were entered at the Southeastern Fair last week, de clared President Gaissert. Oply 35 stalls are on the grounds and all are filled, while some of the horses are quartered elsewhere. A fine program will be run off today. The races begin promptly at 2 o’clock. Attendance Grows. The attendance at, the Spalding County Fair for Monday and Tues day was not up to the standard set by former fairs here but the crowd was large today and and Friday are expected to be days. Weather conditions are ideal, horse racing is excellent and agricultural exhibits are and the rest of the week is to be a great success, the state. Today’s Racing Program. The racing program for today the 2:19 trot includes Pat driven by Wallace;-^n Wood, Hammond; J. F. H. by Red Pilgrim, by Taylor; Peter lano by Russell. Second race for today will be 2:17 pace with Abbie Gentry by Wallace; Red Cross by Myron Cochata by Armstrong; ice W. by Bloomfield; Gold by Suttle; Topsy R by Midvo; len Pointer by Van Buren; Page by MacCrury, Some of may be scratched before the at 2 o'clock. Purses in each event are $2-50 entrance fees added. Each race run in three heats. A great disappointment to LATE TELEGRAPH NEWS Georgia Pension Commissioner Dies. Warrenton, Oct. 15.—(By the Associated Press.)—MaJ. C. E. McGregor, pension commissioner of Georgia, died at his home here early this morning. France Plan^ Soviet Recognition. Paris, Oct. 15.—(By the Associated Press.)-^The French government plans formal recognition of the soviet republiA'ST Russia Friday* according prtnformation obtained in official circles this morning. - Secretary Wallace Undergoes Operation. Waahl HfirtTJtt;-4)ct. 15.—(By the Associated Press.)—Secretary of Agri culture Wallace has undergone what is believed to be a successful operation for the removal of his appendix and treatment of gall bladder infections. Found Guilty of Girl’s Murder. Warrenton, Ga., Oct. 15.—(By the Associated Press.)—After sixteen hours of deliberation, the jury today foujnd Eugene Snyder and Charlie Rattaway guilty of murder with a recommendation of mercy of Hattie Wimberly, of Augusta. The defense plans an appeal.,y i iril VOTE LIGHT IN i Defeat of Plan to Change Number of City Board Is Indicated. Indications this afternoon were that Griffin, in a special election today, would disapprove of the re cent act of the legislature provid ing for a board of five commis sioners instead of three. Only 100 or more votes had been cast up to 2 o’clock and it was conceded at the polls that probably 80 per cent of those voting were her of comihissioners, Many citizens were debarred in voting through a failure to register, finding on their arrival at the polls that their names did not appear on the registration lists, While some 1,800 citizens residing in the city are qualified to vote in the state and county j election, only about 350 registered for the special election. The polls will close at 6 o’clock. The managers holding the eltcoi are Judge W. H. Taylor, Rev. D. A. Brindle and John D. Holman, who report that it is one of the quiet est elections in Griffin’s history. management was the fact that Mil ler Bros.’ main carnival did not ar rive.. Howeflr, they turned their contract over to a smaller show and they are furnishing amusement for the public and all of the usual con cessions and shows are there to en tertain the people. Exhibits Being Judged. The Woman’s building was closed during the morning while the judges awarded the premiums. The Poultry building was also closed while the ^ ut ^ e decided the winners. Profes sor McCoy of the State Agricultural School at Athens judged the poultry. The judges of the exhibits in the Woman’s building were withheld. The Live Stock fmilding is filled with local stock, with the exception of two exhibits made .by P. K. Beam & Son of Ansonia, III., and J. B. Hardeman & Bro. of Commerce, Ga. Beam & Son have an exhibit of 23 head of Spotted Poland China hogs; Hardeman has a large number of Berkshire hogs and a herd of Jersey cattle. The Georgia Experiment Station's exhibit is composed of Jerseys and Holsteins. W. G. Norrobn, Wilson Mathis and W. F. J Purscly) have Jer sey stock on exhibition also. Mathews and Walker are showihg Hampshire sheep. Judging of the Jive stock will be j gin Thursday afternoon. » ■’ AND ASSOCIATES TO CONSTRUCT BIG PLANT TWO MILES NORTH OF CITY Call For Completion By Next August; To Be Equipped With 400 Looms—168-Acre • * Tract Acquired. A new $650,000 mill is to be constructed two miles north of Grif by W. F. Ingram and associates. Mr. Ingram today made official of the plans for this industry, confirming reports in for some time. .On 168-Acre Tract. The new mill will be located two miles north of the city limits of on farms purchased from acres and fronts on the Dixie It has side track facili from, both the Central of Geor and the Southern^railways. „ 400 Looms. The company will be capitalized $650,000, $500,000 common stock $150,000 preferred. The equip A will be 400 looms for weav sateens, with necessary spinning, and other machinery. Ap will be made for a charter an early date. Ingram To Be In Charge W. F. Ingram will be the official in charge. The common stock will be owned by the Unity Investment Company and associates. The preferred stock ha# been sold to residents of Griffin. The of the Unity Investment Company are W. F. Ingram, presi and treasurer; James M. vice president; and Char les H. Murray, secretary. I Architects at Work. The contract for plans and speci fications has been let to J. E. Sirine & Co., of Greenville S, C., well known architects. There are to completed in about three or four weeks. According to present plans, the mill will be open for work ’in July or August, 1925. Experienced Mill Men. W. F. Ingram, who was vice pres ident and treasurer of the former Kincaid Manufacturing Company, and in sole charge of sales, finances a ndjNirvhpsing cotton for that con cern, and James M. Brawner, an Thursday, Griffin and Home-Coming Day at the Fair » Thursday is Home Coming Day and Griffin Day at the fair and all of the merchants will close their stores at noon employee^ can attend. The Exchange and Rotary Clubs will have a joint luncheon on (he grounds at 1 o’clock, a “As Thursday is Home-Coming Day, not only all of the business men and employees are expected to attend, but everybody from every section of the city should be there and make tomorrow a record day,” declares Secretary Thomas^ of the Chamber of Commerce, A fine racing program is carded for the day. PINK BOLLWORM ACTIVE IN TEXAS COUNTY, IS REPORT Austin, Tex., Oct. 15.—The pink boll worm is doing great damage to cotton in Brewster county, contrary to the belief that this pest would not greatly injure Texas cotton, accord ing to an official announcement by the Department of Agriculture. VOL. 63—No. s » i official of this concern for many years, have been active In the work of securing this wonderful new in dustry for Griffin. Both are noted over the south as mill men of the keenest judgment and have had * large share in the development of Griffin. both of these officials received many flattering offers to locate else^iere, but preferred to remain in this city and lend their efforts toward the further development of the mill industry here. Surveyors At Work. .* - - Surveyors are now at work-on the site of the new mill. Actual con struction will start just as soon as the plans and specifications are completed and the contract let, Mr. Ingram announced. How many people will be employ ed is undetermined ■m; as yet. Auto Fatalities For Year Show Increase of 3,418 Washington, Oct. 15.—Highway fatalities in the United States are estimated by the census bureau at 22,621 for 1923, or an increase of 3,418 over the previous year. But even the 16,452 deaths charg ed tell the whole story, as desth result ing from collisions between auto mobiles and railroad trains and be tween automobiles and street cars are charged to the heavier vehicle. Two thousand fatalities from such collisions in 1923 is\a conservative estimate for the United States, the bureau said. If this figure and the fatalities from motorcycle accidents be added to the figure for automo bile accidents the final 1923 toll from motor machines on highway becomes 18,788, of 83 per cent of all highway fatalities. The highway fatalities are esti mated as follows: Train grade crossing accidents, 2,268; street car accidents, 2,006; automobile, accidents, 16,452; motor cycle accidents, 836; and injuries by ^ther vehicles, 1,559. ENTIRE STUDENT BODY AT CLEMSON COLLEGE STRIKES ! Spartanburg, Oct. 15.—The entire student body of Clemson College I has walked out in protest against food conditions and the alleged un fair trial given Hollohan, football plgyer, who is said to have recent ly been suspended, according to in formation given to the Herald by students over long distance tele phone. The majority of the boys are, leaving for their homes on early trains tonight, the Students said. WEATHER FORECAST For Georgia—Fair Wednesday and Thursday. Little change in tempera- . lure. * ' • Temperature for 24 hours ending at noon Wednesday': Maximum ....ft Minimum ......... .......57 Mean ......I........ ...........» a
