Lloyd George announces end to miners strike talks
Premier Lloyd George disclosed in the house of commons that all conferences among striking British miners, mine owners, and government have broken up. Miners leaders, after a morning meeting with Lloyd George, refused to order pumpmen and engineers in affected mines to return to work, keeping the strike active and stalling wage negotiations.
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London
Associated Press
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Miners’ Union
Hog Sale Here Nets $2525
Sumter county hog sale netted 2525 dollars for 176 head weighing 33000 pounds sold to Swift & Company at about 1 per hundred above Moulie market. Buyers included eight other firms. George C county farm demonstration agent and C G Garner of Athens graded hogs. Another sale announced for Wednesday April 13.
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Swift & Company
Moulie
George C
C.G. Garner
Athens
Lie Peng
Labor leaders brace for fight in new Congress
Washington April 7 Labor leaders plan a hard line in the new Republican Congress resisting proposals that could lower wages or living standards. The American Federation of Labor backs curbing immigration for two years and Americanization measures, a federal minimum wage for workers, a wartime labor contract bill, and a department of labor employment service. R C Lane has moved to Albany.
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Washington
Amere|ican
Republican Congress
American Federation ‘of Labor
American Federation of Laos
National Trades Union Conference
Department of Labor
Daugherty Warns Business Men of DOJ Vigilance
Attorney General Daugherty issued a blunt oral warning to business leaders that the Department of Justice will not tolerate violations of federal law in business transactions. He urged the nation to recognize a new day and a new era, stating the warning must be heeded.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Large Cotton Stocks Carried In Spain
Spain is reportedly shut as a market for American cotton for the next six months due to overstocking. Commercial Attache Cunningham says Spain would normally consume about 200000 more bales but now has a surplus. New York is replacing Liverpool as a buying center since American banks operate in Spain. British efforts to regain trade continue, but Spanish buyers prefer dollars and a single exchange conversion.
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Washington
Spain
Charles H. Cunningham
Madrid
Department of Commerce
Cunningham
New York
Liverpool
AmERicus Cotton Market Report Hits Shifts in Prices
Market notes show Good Middling values around 12.3 to 12.9 with various figures for grades and dates. Weather line predicts partly cloudy tonight and Friday with little temperature change setting the financial mood for traders.
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Americus
Royal Palm wreck probed in Kentucky investigation
An inquiry into the Royal Palm Limited wreck near Somerset Kentucky follows a Thursday collision blamed on rock ledges ripping open day coaches. Survivors report the train bound from Jackson to Chicago struck debris after spreading rails or buckling as three locomotives and several cars derailed, injuring multiple passengers.
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Somerset
Royal Palin Palm Limited
Queet
Wedsoryne
New Iver
Tenn
Jackson
Chicago
Liman
Ca Diggs
Olive Springs
Wis
Wheat crop forecast for fourth largest yield in history
Washington reports that the department of agriculture forecasts this season's winter wheat crop as the fourth largest yield in the country’s history. The April estimate places production around 800 bushels per acre, with conditions noted as favorable for higher output.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Watie
Per Borman
Baptism Ordinance Next Sunday at Central Baptist
Dr. J. E. Hampton preaches to Hampton Adree church rally night. 80 admissions added to church, many seeking baptism and spiritual benefit. Baptism administration scheduled for Sunday evening at Central Baptist Church, beginning the service. Audience urged to attend and participate in the ordinance.
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J. E. Hampton
Hampton
Americus
Central Baptist
Abandoned mail pouch theft tied to large currency haul
A Chicago report says police found an abandoned mail pouch on Thursday believed to be the stolen registered pouch from a mail truck robbery on Wednesday. The pouch contained currency wrappers and large denomination notes, with authorities estimating the robbers netted between 500000 and 760000 dollars, though not all details about the exact distribution were released.
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Chicago
Federal
Reserve Bank
Prohibition Officers Backed by Grand Jury in Quit County
MOULTRIE April 7 Citizen fighting for removal of two special prohibition enforcement officers in Quit County no success before the grand jury which passed a resolution praising the officers and urging the county commissioners to continue their work. Citizens protest their side of the fight, claiming the county has ample protection with five officers and credit the men with cracking moonshine stills. The county plans to proceed, while opponents vow to persist in opposition.
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Moultrie
Colquit County
Grand Jury
Board of County
Quits County
Leslie Lads Edge Americus Aggies 10 to 8
Leslie lads defeated the Americus Aggies by ten to eight in a practice game at Americus Playground this week. Americus aims to improve before the season while Leslie hopes for stronger hitting and better defense.
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Americus Aggie
Americus
Roe
Leslie
Americus Les
Ann
Cotton Growers Meet Planned in Georgia County
Profitable marketing of the cotton crop will be a key topic at the Georgia farm bureau and business meeting to be held next Tuesday April 12 in the Hall of the House of Representatives. A delegation is to be sent by 0 Tate president of the Cotton Growers Association who notes reduced railroad fares. The meeting aims to promote the California plan and is expected to draw broad farm participation across Georgia with many counties represented.
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Méeti
Georgia
State Department of Agriculture
Elbert County
California
Department of Agriculture
Williams Denies Guilt On Stand In Covington Case
In Covington on April 7, Williams, charged in one of eleven violent deaths, testified in his own defense. The witness, the only one to speak against the prosecution, declared he is innocent while attorneys and jurors heard the tense testimony.
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Covington
Ing
Williams
Williama
Tam Na
Dudley Death From Moonshine Poison Report
An examination determined Ed Dudley, a negro shoemaker, died from fusel oil poisoning after drinking moonshine. Dr. Walter reported traces of the toxin in the stomach and intestines, confirming acute alcohol poisoning as the cause. Dr. J. T. Stokes received the findings today.
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Ed Dudley
Negrot
Walter
Ley
Iaemny Dudley
J. T. Stokes
Public service singing leads to reunion at church
A fragmented report notes an evening gathering at Ere Emeebyteri Church with familiar hymns and words of ex segregation related themes. Lee attends a business tour in the South and may join in the singing during a ten day observance.
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Wi Lee
Cipelmimiti
Columbus
Mercer's Prohibition Fleet Concludes in Tarny Hours
The J.E. Mercer state prohibitee fleet wraps up its operations as authorities declare the area secure. Telegrams indicate Kirshin to Tesus Cheiat as the governing route, marking an end to the long standing interdiction in the region.
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J.E. Mercer
Civic Drive Urges Cleanup to Fight Typhoid and Cholera
Thousands die and fall ill from typhoid cholera and diarrheal diseases spread by flies. Americus residents and civic leaders must cooperate to clear rubbish and remove fly breeding sites. City officials urge immediate action to clean yards, dispose of waste, and educate households to curb infestations.
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Americus
Neuen
Neicus
Bond
Na Bae
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