About Americus times-recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 19, 1924)
pOT COTTON MARKET jjv's receipts 213 bales C receipts 9024 bales fiddling 21 .cents • t^THER —Probably showers |I1( ] Saturday. [TY-SIXTH YEAR—NO. 219 MISSOURI HIGHWAYMEN “SECURE RICH lleged Swindlers Must Face Trial At Chicago ANCHUS DRIVING HARD TOWARD PEKING IM ffl® ■ WHil of Battle Thrown Upon lt Army With Desertion Whole Chinese Corps IES ARE STILL HELD of City Forces of Kiangsu Being Held Back, With Fighting Heavy INGHAI, Sept. 19.—The re if the Third army defending hai has thrown the brunt of ttle today upon the First army command of General Feng- Gen. Feng’s forces are holding ies west of Shanghai against iangsu army which is fighting issession of the city. The ig there is reported as san y, with fears entertained that kin the front may occur at me. _ . .. „ :hu army ■S SOUTH. [ING, Sept. 19.—The drive iking by the Manchurian army ang Tso Lin is in full swing ie Peking government is rush e reserves northward to repel vasion, it was announced offi this evenng. IANS ARE BEING IUITED BY CHANG. IN TSIN, Sept. 19.—Serious ig between the army, Chang Lin, Manchurian war lord, and iof the' Peking central govern has begun near Shanhaikwan, er city on the Mukden-Peking f- < • . loyang on the Taling river, cross the Chihli borders West ukden, was occupied by the burians without serious op on. Chang is recruiting Rus at Harbin and Mukden for his men appeared over Shanhaik mobilization point for the sos Gen. Wu Peh Fu, military of the Peking government, tarted dropping bombs on the Thursday. jorts received here from Shan an did not tell of the damage by the bombers, but a raid the air could be expected to fe the defending armies, mhaikwan, located midway be i Peking and Mukden, divides i province from Manchuria. It ins a gate in the Chinese wall nto antiquity as the “first gale 8 realm,” a barrier which occu a most important position in an defenses. e surprise element in the ap fflce of planes an dihe heavy nitration of Mukden and Pck brces has shifted the scene of est from Shanghai, where rival nns are fighting for possession iat city, to the Chihlian-Man lan Border, where Gen. Chang Lin, Manchurian war lord, will >pt to wrest from the Peking nistration control of the gov »nt of all China by invading ii province, where Peking is INTUNG girls SEEK EDUCATION iCHOW, Shantung, Sept. 19. desire for educu fer girls isiseing shown through the western districts of Shan • For perhaps the last ten 1 there have been government ' schools in a few of the cities his legion, but they have not popular and the enrollments »ot been large. late a distinct change has tak- The villagers are clamor 'or schools, and particulaly fc>H •Is t<> impart western learning taphy, arithmetic, drawing, tics and other branches hither *t considered desirable for Chi- Pupils and especially for girls, feature of the movement is a “ n social service phase which it feunied. Many girls who have [fe school during the winter go feir homes for the sumn er and ‘schools for less fortunate girls. spied of a carrier pigeon in 1 leather is 1200 yards a mi- THE TIMESBrECORDER SHED in "he art OF When Quinn Called American Legion Convention to Order ' i ■ i ... . „ i -ir i Tir- | » ladOBML. - rTtfWA- *t W : j.j-«.ttw^vWlf•* Ll •’ “ I.; U. feyJPlI fg w. 1 ? . - z WWI 'Ww WF?W|®L <lmr HBbrkSH 11 VaSMwI ■W a JSMk > JBBK;i<wßri •’ 4. - T. .»■ I .......i... 1. , , . .. . Here is the first picture of this year’s American Legion conven tion in session in St. Paul. The arrow points to National Com mander John R. Quinn calling the meeting to order. Legionnaires were present from all parts of the world. < ■EI MBS IS HOT FSB MURDER Man Who Killed Hazlehurst Marshal Pays Supreme Pen alty in Scaffold Inside Barn HAZELHURST, Sept. 19.—War ren Walters, aged 5’6, will die c-n the scaffold here at 1:45 o’clock this afternoon for the murder of Mar shal T. A. Kersey. The crime was committed during December of last lyear. A scaffold has been executed in a barn which served, as a courthouse in which Walters was tried and con demned. The prisoner was brought here from the Jesup jail this morn ing in a regular passenger coach. SB THIEVES INF fflll Kffli HERE Home of C. S. Duer Entered and Stand of Mike Saiiba on La mar Street Ransacked Sneak thieves ate again active in Americus. A number of recent thefts have been reported to the police, and the authorities are using every effort at their command to stop these depredations. Chief Bragg was notified Thurs day that the home of C. S. Duer on Hill street had been entered dur ing the previous night and a num ber of articles, including some cash taken, and this morning Mike Saiiba, restaurant stand proprietor, found that his place on Lamar street, near the Americus Automobile Company’s building, had been entered during the night. At the Saiiba stand a quantity of cigars, cigarettes and tobacco, to gether with a small amount of mon ey in pennies—-all that was left in the drawer was taken b: ’ the thief or thieves. There is no clew as w to the identity of the marauders. POWDER CHARGE STARTS AIRPLANES IN FLIGHT WASHINGHON, Sept. 19.—The motive force of explosives may sur plant that of compressed air in cat- 1 apulting airplanes from the decks of npval vessels a» a result of re cent tests at the Anacostia, D. C., air station. In the new catapult a pistol shot ignites a powder charge which lit erally “blows” the carriage on which the plane rests to the rail at the rate of 60 miles an hour. Tim car is stopped abruptly by hydrar.iic bumpers, but the plane continues on its way. Space occupied by air compressors is saved in the improved type and loss of time, formerly devoted to recharging the tanks for each flight, is averted. AMERICUS, GA., FRIDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 19. 1924 INTEMLLIED VETS IfflHFPTfflW SOLDIERS IS IMS Effort to ‘Pramote World Peace’ May Result in Taking Down of Membership Bars THOMPSON TELLS OF PLAN American Legion Delegates Re ceive Statement by Ameri can ‘Fidac’ Representative ST. PAUL, Minn., September 19.—James A. Drain, of Wash ton, D. C-, was elected national commander of the American Le gion at the closing of the sixth annual convention her today. Drain’s election came upon the first ballot, when he had a ma jority before two-thirds of the call had been completed. ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 19. (A. P.) The admission of Germany to mem bership in the Inter-Allred Veterans’ association “to promote World peace,” will likely be granted soon. This was the statement made be fore the American Legion conven tion here today by Col. Ernest Thompson, on® of the American “Fidac” representatives. • During Thursday’s late session with rousing chorus of “ayes,” con vention went on record vigorously for a navy second to none, and ade quate army and other measures of national preparedness. Passage of the universal service act, sounder Americianism, soldiers and officers training camps, the na tional guard and similar proposals also received the endorsement of the convention in a session of more than five hours. Condemnations of two depart mentsof the United States Veterans’ Bureau and demand for immediate trial of Col. C. R. Forbes on the indictment charging irregularities in his management of the bureau were contained in other resolutions adopted. On internal matters, the first bit terness of the convention sessions was shown, but when the issue was turned to one of confidence in na tional commander, John R. Qumn, received unanimous and ringing sup port. ALLEGED SMUGGLER UNDER HEAVY BOi Skipper of Liquor Vessel at Sa vannah Heid Under Old Charge of Conspiracy SAVANNAH, Sept. 19. Chris Christensen, master of the yacht Astra, caught yesterday by the cut ter Yamacraw and brought to Sa vannah with a cargo of liquor, has been arrested on tn old warrant held by authorities here. This war rant, issued during 1922, charges Christensen with conspiracy to vio late the national prohibition law. ■ Before being released Christensen > was made to give bond in the sum jof ? 16,000. i LITTLE JOEI j IF WISHES VIERH F >RES SMALL. BOVS Mould have All the <HE SCHOOL HOUSES IM BY KoW* J pl SOVIET FBRCESSEIZE MN ■CELL ISLE Mcsccw Officials Pleased With Success of Armed Expedition Off Serbian Coast MOSCOW, Sept. 19.—Soviet of ficials here today expressed satis faction over the success of the ex pedition of the armed transport Kr isnv Oktiabr in planting the red flag on Wrangel Island. The island, wh ch lies off the north coast of Sib ria, was taken possession of in the name of the Soviet Republic. INTFPENDENT MN BINS INWFWIH Proposed Colorado Fraternity Not to Be Part of National Ku Klux Organization DENVER, Colo., Sept. 19.—In corporation papers for the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan must be ac cepted and filed by Secretary of St te Milliken, according to an opt ion handed down here today by At to) ney General Cloud. The organization seeking incor poration under the laws of Colorado wil I not be a part of the existing na ticrial Ku Klux Klan, bat will be anil operate as a separate organiza tion, it is declared by leaders in the movement here. Malay opium smokers MAY SOON BE RATIONED SINGAPORE, Sept. 19.—The use of prepared opium in Malay has di minished in recent years, and its eventual elimination depends on in dividual control, says the report of a committee appointed to enquire into.the matter. It is stated that registration of smokers should be given an exhaustive trial leading up to a rationing system. The committee expresses gratifi cation “in finding that the disease is noi so desperate as to demand des perate remedies,” and adds that pre cij.iate suppression affords r.o‘ so lution and would introduce compli cations in the ultimate eradication o' the habit. LEKUE MBIT TO CONTINUE IT GENEVA TILL DURING OCTOBER Great Mass of Work Included in Agenda Remains Yet to Be Handled By Body NIGHT SITTINGS SEEN Commissions May Resort to This Method in Order to Dis pose of Work Before Them ——a GENEVA, Sept. 19.—Indications here today are that the 'present As sembly of the League of Nations will continue in session until ths first week in -October. This is con .sderably beyond the date at which it was at first thought adjournment would be taken. In order to make adjournment possible even at that time, it is de clared, it will be necessary for the several commissions to hold night sittings in order to djspose of the agenda. A great mass of work in cluding in this remains as yet co be disposed, it is declared by delegates attending the Assembly. STATE CONVENTION TO BE TIE M Generally Conceded at Atlanta That G. Ed Maddox, of Rome Will Be Chairman ATLANTA, Sept. 19.—The best evidence that the state convention October 8, will be largely routine and perfunctory is the fact that there is little if any real activity in the matter-of composing the con vention, and no comment, as far as can be found here about who shall be the officials of it. If there has been any concentration on or de cision about the temporary chair man of the meeting no attention has been attracted thereby for, in fact, there is no comment or men tion even of names for that office. In a general way it is taken for granted that G. Ed Maddox, of Rome, chairman of the last conven tion, and head of the present state executive committee, will be made the permanent chairman, and will succeed himself as head of the next executive committee. Unless there is something in the nature of resolutions to throw life into the convention—and that is a strong prospect—it is apt to be rath era tame affair. One of the big efforts to be made at the convention will he further ing plans to bring out a big Demo cratic party presidential vote in No vember. SLINGS SLEDGE HAMMER AT 89 .... LONDON, Sept. 19.—William Winterbone, head of a foundry works at Isleworth, still swings a sledge hammer at his work at the age of 89. He has been married three times, has 18 children living, has been a member of the local Borough Council 27 years, and is a leading figure at local sports con tests. THOMPSON AND COL. FORBES TO BE TRIED INCHICmiUTH Demurrers Offered Before Judge .Carpenter in Chicago Are Promptly Overruled CONSPIRACY IS CHARGED Tria! Date Set for October 14 When Charges Will Be Gone Into Before a Jury CHICAGO, Sept. IS.—Federal Judge Carpenter, in district court here today overruled denurreres of reading the case of Charles It. Forbes and John W. Thompson, charges with conspiracy to defraud the government. The alleged conspiracy occurred during the administration of Col. Forbes as director general of the United States Veterans’ Bureau, with Thompson, a Chicago contrac tor and Col. Forbes said to have joined ip a scheme to defraud through the sale of certain surplus war materials, the erection of new housing facilitie sfor disabled vet erans, and through other means. Judge Carpenter in overruling the denurrers offered in behalf of the defendants formally fixed ctober 14, as the date upon which they are to be placed on trial before a jury here. SPRIHKLER SYSTEM EXTINGUISHES FM Modern Protection Prevents Probable Serious Fire at Council’s Warehouse The automatic sprinkler system maintained in the warehouse of L G. Council on Lamar street prob ably prevented a serious fire there during early morning hours .today. The net result of the fire, however, was ten bales of iotton more or less damaged, with the total loss not yet stated. The cotton damaged was “railroad cotton” and the staple is believed to have been afire when brought into the warehouse late Thursday, although this condition was not noticed at the time. The fire was discovered by Police man- Silver and Mike Thomas at 3 o’clock this morning. Officer Sil ver, passing the Lee street side of the warehouse thought he smelled cotton burning and started an inves tigation. Thomas, who came alor-g about that time, assisted the officer in “smelling out” the source of the fire, and before they were able to locate any fire the automatic sprink ler system began pouring waser onto the cotton bales, with the alarm bell on a wall outside the warehouse ringing. An alarm was turned in from Box 24, near the warehouse, and when the department arrived the flames had been entirely extinguished. Fire Chief McArthur stated this morning that but for this circumstance the fire probably would have been a disastrous one. All of the cotton in the threatened compartment was immediately isolated and after be ing thoroughly drenched will be watched closely during many days. All of the cotton damaged was in sured, according to the statement of Thos. G. Hudson, warehouse man ager for Mr. Council, this morning. MIPS HOPPED OFF FOR BULK TODAY Start Follows Cessation of Rain; Goal Two Hundred and Twenty-Five Miles Away MUSCOGEE, Okla., Sept. 19. The army world flyers hopped off for Dallas at 12:30 o’clock this af ternoon after rain had ceased, fall ing near the noon hour. The dis tance to Dallas is 225 miles. THREATENING WEATHER DELAYS FLYERS START. MUSKOGEE, Okla., Sept. 19. The army world flyers here are planning to hop-off today for Dal las, in the next lap on their cross country flight, but rains and threat ening weather early this morning made their departure a matte of doubt. NEW YORK FUTURES ' T'c. Open High Low Close Jan. . 21.18>22.02|22,32i21.95i22.13 Mar. . 22.16;22.2522.36j22.?4i22.43 Mav Oct. •22.25 1 22.32|22.72i22.30|22.60 Dec. ..21.85[21.97[22.28i21.93|22.08 PRICE FIVE CENTS LOOT OEDBWSGET $35,000 IN Bi ON WELLSTON TRUST CO St. Louis Suburb is Scene of Unusually Bold Daylight Bank Robbery Today FIVE MEfTaLL ESCAPE Six Officials and Employees of Bank Terrorized During Looting of Institution WELLSTON, Mo., Sept. 19. Five armed and masked men enter ed the Wellston Trust Company in this St. Louis surburb shortly be fore the opening hour today, rob bing the institution. The robbers lined up the six officials and em ployes of the bank against a wall while they leisurely scooped up cash and currency amounting to $35,000. Following the hold-up the men left the bank as quietly as they en tered, and escaped, with little evi dence left behind that may lead to their apprehension. BEV. If.D. PfflL TO FREE CH IN MICIIS Returned Missionary to Mexico Will Tell of Thrilling Experi ences in That Country Rev. W. D. Powell, D. D., it is announced, will preach Sunday morn ing at 11 o’clock in First Baptist church here. In announcing the coming of Dr. Powell to Americus, Dr. Carl W. Minor, pastor of the congregation, said today that he is a speaker of magnetism and elo quence, and a man whom it is hoped many Americus residents will avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing. Dr. PoWell, who was a missionary in Mfexico during 25 years, will use “Mexico” as the topic for his talk here Sunday. He will relate his ex periences in that country, many of these being unusually thrilling and will tell, in addition, of the exciting times through which he passed dur ing recent revolutions in that coun try. CHEER LEADERS WILL BE CHOSEN Arne'-k wi High Football Team Rapidly Rounding Into Real Gridiron Machine BY ANTHONY COUNCIL From the very first football team the Americus High School had until the last they have always play ed a fair and square game, besides not playing any ringers. Each year a large number of the people of Americus and every pupil of the High School are always ready to back the team up, and also there is not a student in the school that does not yell for the boys during a, game. Cheer leaders are to be elected next week and from then on there will be more football spirit in the High School than any other school in Georgia. Although Prof. McKee doee not make coaching a specialty, he is a very fine coach. He takes an in terest in every boy on the field, and gives all the fellows a good training so as to make a strong team. The backfield men are rapidly working into a fast and strong one. Credit can also be given to the line men for their effort in trying ta make the line a strong one. The team had a number of hard games to plav this year, including, Lanier Hi, Valdosta, Albany, Co lumbus, and others. All the boyJ have a spirit of “get in and fight.” and are confident that they will win more games this year than ever be fore. BURGLAk IS SEEN AT GOOLSBY HOME , Considerable excitement was aroused during last night on South Lee street by the appearance of a burglar in the yard of John Goolsby, who resides in the former Dr. Glen.i residence. Several shots were fired at the man, but so far as known, none of these took effect. Frank Gooding, of Albany, for- , merly of Americus, was a business visitor here Wednesday. Mrs. R. L. McLeod Ijas gone to Jacksonville, Fla., where she wlil spend some tinje with relatives.
