About Americus times-recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current | View Entire Issue (March 24, 1924)
WEATHER For Georgia—Fair tonight and Tuesday; moderate temperature. FORTY-SIXTH YEAR—NO. 71 SENATE COMMITTEE SUSPENDS PROBE DURING TWO DAYS ° ° O o O ° 0 0000000000 o oo o o o o o COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS CRIMINAL ACTION O O O O C 000000000 O O O O O OO Q o o PRESIDENT’S MANAGER TESTIFIES BEFORE SENATE OIL PROBERS SEN. WHEELER ILL: DAUGHERTY HEARING OFF TILL WEDNESDAY Senator Moses Engaged in New Senate Investigation, Also Unable to Attend TO HEAR ROXIE STINSON Committee Members Hope to Conclude Woman’s Testi mony During Single Day WASHINGTON, March 24.—Fur ther hearing in the Daugherty in vestigation has been postponed un til Wednesday. Senator Wheeler is cmfined Io his bed -with illness, and Senator Moses opened the ne\v senate inves tigation; into the Rio Grande land transactions. Senator Jones is out of the city. Senaor Brookart said the inquiry will proceed Wednesday regardless of Senator Wheeler’s illness or ab sence. Committees hope to finish with Roxie Stinson Wednesday. MEKMSTB ENJOI BEAL TOT Americus (baseball fans are in for a real treat on Tuesday afternoon when the Baltimore and Reading Clubs of the International League, one of the fastest Class AA circuits in the country, appear here in an exhibition contest. The Baltimore Orioles, champions of the Interna tional for the past five years, are now in training at Columbus, while the Reading Keystones are boiling out at Albany. The Orioles will be accompanied here by Owner and Manager Jack Dunn, the only man in baseball who has ever piloted a team to five consecutive championships. Spenc er Arthur Abbott, who managed the Memphis Southern League cham pions of 1921, is at the helm of the Reading outfit. There is unusual rivalry between the Orioles and Keystones. Although the former.re tained the International flag in 1923 they lost six games in a row to the Keystones at the start of the cam paign and the sting of this setback is still a sore spot with them. The Keystone finished third in the race. Among the leading stars with the Keystones are Al Mamaux, star pitcher in the National League with the Pirates and Robins for 10 years Dick Hoblitzell, ipapager pf th? Charlotte South Atlantic League champions last season and formerly a first sacker for the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox for many years; and Joe Horan, an outfield er, who led the nation in hitting last season while with Des Moines in the Western League with the re markable batting average of 411. Other former major leagues the Reading tribe and Pitchers Paddy Martin, Walter Smallwood and Oscar Tuero; Infielder Hack Miller and Outfielder Tommy Con nelly and Catchers Pat Haleyand Byrd Lynn. Baltimore boasts of pne of the strongest aggregations ever assem bled in minor league baseball. For five years the Orioles have been in vincible. Jack Dunn has a number of stars being sought by the majors. During the winter he rejected pn of fer of $50,000 for Lefty Groves, his sensational southpaw who averages 10 strjke outs a game. He sent Max Bishop, a flashy second base man and home run king of the league, to the Athletic in a winter deal and the year before sold Jack Bentley to the New York Giants. The lineups of the Reading and Baltimore clubs in Tuesday after noon’s contest here will be as fol lows: Reading. Baltimore. Connelly, cf Pitt cf Cumiskey, 3b Lpwr.y, if Hoblitzell, lb Jacobson, rs Horan, If- Walsh, lb Miller, 2b Boley, ss Elliott ss Maisel, 3b Kirkman, rs Poster, 2b Lynnor Haley c Cobb, c Smallwood p Groves p Judd, p Parnham p THETiMESImORDER ESU PUBLISHED. IN HE These four Beautiful Girls Wins Awards for Heroism . TT r $ A 3 MBWmv »” ay * @c These four young women, telephone workers in New York state, head the list of 13 winners of the Theodore N. Vail bronze memorial medals. Left to right: Charlotte McQuade of New York, who saved seven persons from drowning in Vermont; Margaret C. Carr of Utica, who saved two from drowning.. Madeline Kohl of New Rochelle, who saved a man from drowning in Leeds, N. Y.; and Irene V. Mack, of Brooklyn, v,iho was vs.ith Miss McQuade when rescues were made. geoWhhdF 111 IWffl IBM W. H. Covington in Custody At Lexington, While Rodgers Is Being Sought LEXINGTON, S. C. March 24. County authorities today continued investigation into the deah of F. H. Mason, of Vermont, ininerant sales man, whose body was found Satur day night with /head battered and throat cut. W. H. Conington, formerly of In gleside, Ga., who admitted having traveled with Mason, is being held, but denied knowledge of his death. Search is being made for Charles Rodgers, of Ingleside, a nephew of Covington, who aiso traveled with the salesman. RIFLE SHOOTER DRfWS FINE ITM fIECDRDER ♦ In recorder’s court today Record er HoHis Fort assessed a number of fines against offenders before him for violating various city ordin ances.. Total fines for the session amounted to $42.50. Recently there has been consider able con.plaint anent violations of the city traffic ordnances and, shooting of small calibre rifle with in the city limits by young boys. Both these offenses figured among the cases tried this morning, and Recorder Fort evidenced an inten tion to enforc e these law by apply ing fines in both instances. In the case df the rifle shooter a fine of $5.00 was assessed, while the traffic violator was required to pay S2O into th© city treasury. Ont case of conduct resulted in a fine of $5.00, and one of drunk and disorderly caused a fine of $12.50 to be assessed. It was stated following the ses sion that Chief Bragg and his assist ants aye keeping a sharp lookout for of the ?nd firearms laws especially, and that wherever tjhese are being violated eases will be made against the offender?. WEATHER MAN PREDICTS MUCH RAJN THIS WEEK March 24. The weather outlook for the period March 24 to March 29, inclusive: For the South Atlantic and East Gulf states is as follows—Consid erable cloudiness, .with rains Mon day and aaain Thursday or Friday is indicated. Temperatures will be below normal. AMERICUS, GEORGIA, MONDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH 24, 1924 Grand Jury May Indict Harry Sinclair Oil Magnate Who Refused to Answer Commit-. tee’s Questions Cited for Criminal Prosecution WASHINGTON, March 24.—Harry F. Sinclair today was idled to the senat e for contempt for refusal to submit -to further questioning by the oil committee. * Immediately after reading the committee report mafcjng the cita tion, Chairman Ladd recommended that the case be certified to the Dis trict of Columbia court for grand jury proceedings. C. C. Chase, a son-in-law of Albert B. Fall, to answer the questions of the committee on the ground it might tend ,to incriminate him. . 3. ~,.n , Price M< Kinney, of Cleveland, had testified that Chas e visited his home asking that he testify he made the famous SIOO,OO loan to Fall. I-add read into the report th c telegram of Dbheny declaring’ “ut terly void of truth” the testimony of Henry -Woodhouse 'that Doheny’s companies entered negotiations with British companies for delivery of oil from the California naval reserves. MMERCE CUBES BACKS C. HI MPS Secretary Everett WilJ Forward AppFcaticns cf Boys Who Desire to Secure Training. Henry P. Everett, secretary of the Chamber of Coipmerce, announced today he will receive applica; tions from boys interested in citi zen's’ military training camps to be conducted under army auspices with • in th e period from July 3 to Au gust 1. The object of these camps, says Secretary Everett, is to bring to gether young men of high type from all sections of the country on a common basis of equality and under tji e most favorable conditions of outdoor life; to stimulate and pro mote citizenship, patriotism, and Americanism; and, through expert physical direction, athletic coach coaching and military training, to’ benefit the young men individually -d bring them to a greater reali zation of their obligations to their country. The camps are open to all nen between the ages of 17 and 24 years, who arc of good moral char acter, intelligent and in good phy sical condition. Candidates must be nativd-born citizens or must have made application, at least for first papers of naturalization. There are four courses of instruc tion: Basi, Red, White and Blue Applicants for ths Red, White and Blue courses may select the branch pf service in which to be trained. Selections will be observed if fa cilities for training in the branch selected exist in the corps area, but the number assigned to each branch will be in proper military propor tion. Attendance at the Basic, Red and White courses does not constitute any present of future contract of enlistment in the Army of the Unit ed States, or any other military obligation. ~ A? correction The birthday dinner given by Mrs. J. S. Burgin in Buena Vista last Ffiday evening was served in the lining room of the Ix>wo House, at Buena Vista and not in the Inn as previously stated. jcl CRACKERS LEAVE ON EXHIBITION TOUR ATLANTA, March 24.—The At lantic Southern League team will leave Griffin training cahip Friday to take an exhibition tour. LIST WEIL HE FIIP SCHOOL LIHRAW Americus Residents Have Do nated Only Five Volumes to Date in Book Drive A last appeal for books for ’hompson School Memorial Libraiy s beinjg made today by Rev. Chas. A. Phillips and others interested in th c establishmctn of th e library nt this school. Discussing the success of thc drive thus far, Rev. Phillips said to day that while many valuable books have been received and these are fine additions to the school library, the appeal has received hearty re sponse only withip th® bounds of, Thompson or Lysian school district. Only five volumes have been con tributed as yet by Americus resi; depts, whereas members of th 0 fac ulty are of the opinion that many needed books now repose in neg lected places in Americus homes, that could easily be donated. Americus residents, therefore, are asked to ransack their closets and shelves, examining the books hidden away there, that such volumes as may be no longer prized as parts of home libraries may be contributed 0 the Thompson school collection. COCHRAN DENTIST HELD FOR ARSON COCHRAN, March 24.—Dr. L. D. Rhodes, dentist of this place, with W. M. Wynne, Jr., and Char lie Brown, a negro, were arrested here by Wilcox county authorities on warrants charging arson in con nection with th e burning of a house at Rochelle recently. It is alleged that Dr. Rhodes own ed a bouse at Rochelle and that he and his companions set fire to it in order to collect the insurance. The house was occupied by a tenant family. 4 MW ASKS HOUSE TO ACT Seeks to Punish Senator Cara way for Criticism of Gillette in Speech WASHINGTON, March 24.—The House was ashed today by Repre seurta-tive Treadway of Massachu setts to take “appropriate action” on charges that Senator Caraway, of Arkansas, had improperly criti cized Speaker Gillette in his sen ate speech Saturday. Oyer the protest of the speaker, Representative Treadway offered a resolution seeking to have the sen ate regard the Caraway speech as containing improper and unparlia mentary language. DAUGHERTY SUPERIOR COURT BEGINS SESSION ALBANY, March 24.—Dougherty County Superior Court for the spring term convened in Albany Monday morning at 10 o’clock, with Judge W. V. Caster, of Bainbridge presiding, and Solicitor General B. C. Gardner, of Camilla, represent ing the state in criminal prosecu tions. From indications new, it wll bo one of the most uneventful terms of superior court held in this (coun ty iu recent years. No criminal cases of a serious nature are listed for trial, and it is not believed that many cases of wi<Jc interest will come up, unless the grand jury de velops something not now anticipat ed. One matter of interest which the grand jury will probably pass on is the question of the Australian bal lot law, which is enacted for coun ties in Georgia by recommendations of two successive grand juries. The last grand jury in Dougherty coun ty made such a recommendation, and all that is needed to make th a law effective in Dougherty coun ty is a recommendation by rhe grand jury at the term opening Monday. AMERICAN ARCHBISHOPS ARE CREATED CARDINALS ROME,, Italy, March 24. (By Associated Press) —Achbjshops Pat rick J. Hayes, of New York, and 6eorge W. Mundclin, of Chicago, were made Roman Catholic cardinals this morning at a secret consistory. Two American prelates were not prestent but awaited notification at their residence here as is the cus tom. Hajrif deceived Biglietti at the American college, and Mupdelin at the college of propaganda. BRITISH STEAMER IS SUNK IN COLLISION GRAVESEND, England, Mar-h 24.—(8y Associated Press) —The American steamer “American Mer chant,” and the Brittish Steamer “Matatua” collided off the Thames near Haves today. The Matatua sank, with eight ol the crew reported killed and several ANDERSON MUST SERVE SENTENCE, COURT SAYS NEW YORK, March 24- William H. Anderson ,convicted Anti-Saloon League superintend ent, must serve his term in the penitentiary, according to a rul ing today by Supreme Court Justice -Wagner, in denying an appeal for a certificate of rea sonable, doubt; < i . miiwlF HONOUR REVOLT IS F P E E L Y PREDICTED Despatches From Commander Causey Indicate Trouble There Nears End TEGUCIGALPA DISTURBED Foreign Interests AH Safe Since Arrival of American Blue jackets WASHINGTON, March 24. Early collapse of the Honduran re volt is predicted in dispatches to the Navy Department from Com mander Causey at Tegucigalpa. The city is in a state of anaapl.y he said, with murder, looting and disorder prevailing elsewhere. Foreign interests feel safer since the arrival of the American blue jacket landing force. WATER SUPfU HERE TESTS EXCELLFHT Specimens Examined By Dr. Woodfall Shows Municipal Water Is Healthful The water supply of Americus, according to tests just completed by Dr. H. G. Woodfall, director and pliaborating sanitary engineer of the Georgia State Department of Health, is “very excellent” and fitted in every way for human con supxption. Samples upon which these tests were made were all secured by Charles Wheatley, city engineer, who selected these from the city’s mains and forwarded them under usual conditions to the 'Atlanta* chemist’s laboratory. The samples' were all taken March 3, and the re sults of the analysis, have just been forwarded Engineer .Vhfeaiiey and Dr. J. W. Payne, commlHtlrniter *i health for Sumter county. BRUNSWICK TO TAKE NEW RELIGIOUS SURVEY BRUNSWICK, March 24—Plan* are being carried forward fox' the religious survey of the city which is being conducted under the auspices of the Brunswick Ministerial Asso ciation. The time set for the campaign is Sunday afternoon, March 30th. A whirlwind canvass is to be made and over one hundred workers from the different churches of the city win take part. With this number esf workers it is expected to consume two or three hours time. Each church is expected to furnish twen ty persons and pastors are getting today a list of those wlto wijl as sist in this work. It is understood that a large number from each congregation will offer their service for this impor tant work. WILL MUSTER IN NEW MILITARY UNIT BRUNSKICK, March 24.—Major W. L. Harwell announces that splen did progress has been made in the organization of bgttajion headquar ters company, which was recently allotted to Brunswick by the war department. Already the required number of men have enlisted and application has been made for a mustex- by the federal authorities. Major States that there are still a _few. va-; i bm at ,the rate are being received, these \y>|l soon , I. aww tel» New York Fut ure« | PC. Open High Low Close Mar . May . 28.80128.52 28.52(27.23127.23 July .28.2Dj27.80 27.80j?6.70|20.70 Oct. ~25.72(25.47 25.47124.63|24.63 Dec. ,25.25125.4)2 25.02[24A4)\24.M Americus strict middling 26 l-4c. , - - *1 . „ PRICE FIVE CENTS TffIMPSON DENIES KNOWLEDGE (IF'OIL DEAL’ H MRIM Manager of Coolidge’s Cam paign Refutes Statement That He Knew of Affair O’NEILL STARTED STORY Harold Vivian, Newspaper Writer, Tells Where He Re ceived Information WASHINGTON, March 24.—Car mie A. Thompson, of Cleveland, one of President Coolidge’s campaign managers, denied he knew of the oil deal at the Chicago convention in testimony (before the oil com* mittee. Harold Vivian, reporter for ths New York Times, said Joseph O’Neill, publicity man for Will Hays gave him the story of Sinclair’s al leged huge gift to wipe out the Re publican deficit. He branded the telegram of denial from O’Neill as “untrue.” WILBUR CONFERS WITIt » New Navy Secretary Formally Installed at Desk As Head of Department WASHINGTON, March 24.—Cux tis D. Wilbur, of California, the new Secretary of the Ntxvy, airived to aay, and conferred with Pres'dent - Coolidge and was installed, at the Navy Department desk. .He said he favors “a good size navy.” , MABLE CODY BADLY HURT IN EXECUTING ‘THRILLER’ JACKSONVILLE, March Fla., 21. ' , Mabel Cody, stunt flier, received serious injuries late Sunday when she fell from an airplane to which she had just speeding automobile at -Pablo Beach, near here. She succeeded l in seizing the ladder hanging from the* plane, but lost her* hold fifty feet up. Miss Cody was taken tx> a hospital in an unconscious condition, b*ut it was said her injuries would prove fatal. Witnesses said the ring of the ladder to which she clung broke causing hete tie lose her grip. The automobile was’ traveling about 75 miles' an hour axid the plane about 90, it was said; at thb time of the accident, which was witnessed by several thousand persons. After the leap ttq* plane Miss Cody Was scheduled ta dpfthe “dauce of d#ath” on top ,qf a £ier home is in Newport News, Va. KIRKLAND ACCEPTS POSITION ON RQAD E. T. Kirkland, who has been manager of the Planters Seed and Drug Company during the past six years, has resigned to accept a po- ‘ sition with Heath & Milligan, pahit manufacturers, as road salesman. He Will enter upon his new duties at once, continuing to maintain his residence in Americus, whcirc he and Mi's. Kirkland have become popular among a wide circle of friends. Dr. S. F. Howell who has been associated with Mr. Kirkland in the conduct of the seed company heretofore, will hereafter be in sole charge it is announced. JONTINUE SEARCH FOR fISSING ATLANTA WOMAN ATLANTA, March 24. lxxken and rivers in the vicinity of Atlan ta will be dragged today in an ef fort to learn whether or not Mrs. j Maggie Finnell, 48, or I*s Clifton street, whose mysterious diappear • ! fane* Friday afternoon has alarmed iher family, has drowned herself af 'ter an argument with her husband [over finances. Police officers are inclined to be i lieve thgt Mrs. has curn mifted suicide. At the Request of her family, Sunday special officers combed the ’city in a fruitless effort to locate « her. She was last seen on Friday d in a store nuar ner h->me, f z ?
