Calm Gives Way to Action as Rail Walkout Persists
August 5 Chicago reports renewed activity to end the walkout and increase its impact. New peace talks loom in Washington, threats from maintenance workers emerge, and a conference with Harding is sought by major unions to air strike views. Eastern rail shops are sent to aid Virginia Virginia West Virginia and Kentucky mining districts. A White House meeting with leaders of the striking shopmen occurred as a general chairmen meeting on Southern Railway was postponed to Monday.
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Chicago
Washington
Maintenmen
Harding
Big Four Brotherhoods
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Bert M. Jewell
W. H. Johnston
Machinists’ Union
James Noonan
Electrical Workers’ Union
White House
Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern Accepts Proposal on Seniority Rights
NEWBERN, N C August 5 The Norfolk Southern railway is willing to accept the proposal of the president guaranteeing seniority rights as a basis of settlement in the shopmen s strike on that road, according to a letter to its former employes by I P Velter general manager
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Newbern
N. C
Norfolk Southern Railway
I. P. Velter
Railroad union leaders seek White House conference on rail strike
In Washington three railroad brotherhood presidents request a conference with President Harding via telegram to present union views on the ongoing shopmen strike. The move comes after delays from the Order of Railway Conductors and other leaders, while Ohio action reports in Macon show Central of Georgia hiring nearly fifty men and continuing shop work amid strike tensions.
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Cleveland
Washington
Harding
Brotherhoods
Warren
Stone
The
Brotherhood of Engineers
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
D. B. Robertson
Brotherhood of Firemen
L. K. Sheppard
Order of Railway Conductors
Big Four
Macon
Central of Georgia Railroad
Lermihal
Iir
Conservative Voters Renew Astor Pledge
The Plymouth Conservative Association affirms its pledge supporting Astor, a loyal MP candidate, with an undivided backing from Unionist circles. The unionist press notes strong commitment amid waning liberal support as the lawmaker seeks continued service in the Commons.
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Sutton
Ing
Plymouth
Astor
In Commons
Peace in Sight in Coal Strike
Chicago August 5 With possible peace in sight in the coal strike federal and state officials withhold action to speed production but continue preparations in case settlement plans fail to hold.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Tuck Supports Hardwick in Re election Message
Athens attorney Henry C. Tuck, once opposed to Governor Hardwick, writes from Athens on August 3 endorsing Hardwick for re election. He praises the governor for stabilizing Georgia’s finances, crediting his leadership and open minded approach, and notes public duties over personal vendettas.
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Atlanta
Henry C. Tuck
Athens
Hardwick
Arthur Lucas
Tuck
Len
Lucas
Georgia
More Than 160 Bales of Cotton Come to Tifton
Cotton arrives in Tifton markets as receipts rise with 113 bales ginned last night and over 100 more expected. Omega reports similar volumes. Deterioration from heat and rain reduces yields. boll weevil impact noted. Mrs. E. J. Hart of Doyle visits daughter Mrs. BR Wells at Friendship.
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Tifton
E. J. Hart
Doyle
Mrs. BR. &. Wells
Friendship
First Baptist Church Lets Methodists Use Edifice
The First Baptist Church deacons met on Saturday and resolved to lend their church building to the First Methodist church while theirs is rebuilt after a fire early Saturday morning. Present were C. C. Hawkins, W. H. Cobb, FE. L. Murray, S. F. Howell, W. B. Worthy Sr, T. E. Bolton, W. B. Worthy Jr, W. F. Smith and J. W. Lott.
Leslie Leslie Notes and Local Visits
August 5 report from Leslie highlights visitors to area residents including Miss Annie Vera Suggs of Jacksonville and Mrs. M E Burch, plus revival services at Mt Zion church led by Rev G W Hutchinson. Several local residents and relatives travel from Albany Americus Cordele and other towns, with updates on health and community events.
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Leslie
Annie Vera Suggs
Jacksonville
Fla
J. T. Bolton
G. W. Hutchinson
Mt. Zion Churen
M. E. Burch
Fld
J. Q. Jones
T. J. Herrin
Parrott
Wise Sanitarium
Plains
Rev. Blackman
Texas
Cordelo
Leslie Baptist Church
T. J. Herring
K. Wood
M. E. Reese
Emporia
Kansas
A. M. Bolton
J. O. Suggs
J. M
Harvey
Chattanooga
Mattie Suggs
Albany
Clyde Harp
Allison Pollock
Hawkinsville
Roy Harp
Mary Ferguson
Cordele
Jake Culler
Nena Stewart
Merrill Stewart
Clarkesville
Governor urges tick law changes for South Georgia
Governor Hardwick sent special messages to both houses urging amendments to Georgia tick eradication laws to fit local conditions. He cited vast open ranges in South Georgia that hinder cattle dipping and argued laws must be enforced with intelligence to avoid undue hardship while protecting public health.
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Atlanta
General Assembly
Hardwick
South Georgia
Georgia
Governors urged to join emergency coal distribution plan
Federal Fuel Distributor Spencer asked governors to concur in steps for emergency coal distribution. Letters sent to state leaders included central committees plats and forms for use by state committees applying for emergency coal.
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Washington
Spencer
Typhoon Devastates Swatow. 5000 Feared Dead
Hong Kong reports preliminary loss estimates from the Swatow typhoon of August 2. The storm destroyed foreign warehouses and caused extensive property damage as rescues and full casualty tallies await confirmation. 5000 lives feared lost with ships and goods wrecked along the coast.
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Hong Kong
Associated Press
Swatow
Here
Soviet crops to ease flour and sugar purchases abroad
Moscow August 5 The Soviet government announced that excellent crop prospects allow its foreign trade department to order bureaus abroad to stop buying flour and sugar. American arrivals from Constantinople say Moscow is now the most expensive of the large European cities to live in.
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Moscow
Associated Press
Foreign Trade Department
Constantinople
Lowndes County Politics to Heat Up Soon
Valdosta August 5 Politics will warm up in Lowndes county next week as the executive committee plans the September primary. Several candidates are already in the field for the two representative seats and more are expected to enter after the committee meeting.
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Valdosta
Lowndes County
Valdosta Plans New Water Plant and Upgrades
Valdosta officials, backed by the water superintendent, move to prepare plans for a complete new plant to supplement the existing setup. The current plant, machinery, and well are described as inadequate for domestic use and lacking any reserve for firefighting needs.
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Valdosta
France invokes penalties in debt wrangle with Germany
Paris August 5 The French government ordered penalties against Germany for failure to pay in full installments on prewar debts to French citizens. The penalties apply to German properties sequestered in France and suspend certain payments for war losses in Alsace Lorraine and indemnities under 1921 arbitration agreements. No military action involved.
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Paris
Associated Press
Germany
France
Alsace Lorraine
Dougherty County Primary Race Entries Listed
Albany August 5. Entries for the primary race for Dougherty county representative, county commissioners, and Albany circuit judges close September 1 under a Dougherty county Democratic executive committee rule. Filing fees are 60 dollars for Congress candidates, 25 for Albany circuit judges, 20 for representatives, and 10 for county commissioners. Some question if the committee overstepped authority by conditionally barring voters who formerly voted Republican.
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Albany
Dougherty County
Democratic Executive Committee
Congress
Howard Gets 7 Years For Kidnapping Girl
Eddie Howard a 21 year old Tech vocational student was sentenced to seven years by Fulton Superior Court for kidnapping 15 year old Minnie Lee Casey. He denied the girl s claim of a bogus marriage in Macon on June 20. The jury deliberated fifteen minutes. Roan said a new trial petition would be filed.
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Atlanta
Eddie Howard
Tech
Minnie Lee Casey
Fulton Superior Court
Howard
Macon
L. K. Roan
Albany Seeks City Manager Plan Gov T
Albany debates a city manager referendum law as Senator Dennis Fleming pushes a bill. The measure would require a majority of the entire registration list to vote against it, not just those voting, to block passage.
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Albany
Dennis Fleming
Messrs. Beckham
Fleming
Kiwanis and Rotary Play for Playground Fund
In Valdosta on August 5 Rotary and Kiwanis met twice with Kiwanis winning both games. The charity event benefits the playground equipment fund and the recent 12 to 1 win showcased a strong performance from several veteran players despite the lopsided score.
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Kiwanis
Rotary
FUND
Valdosta
Americus spot cotton holds steady at 21 1 2 cents
The market for AMERICUS spot cotton shows strict middling quality at 21 1 2 cents per pound, with prices described as steady. Traders note stable demand and no notable price shifts across the market.
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Americus
Fire destroys First Methodist church in Americus
A Saturday morning blaze gutted the First Methodist church at Lee and Church streets Americus causing an estimated loss of 50 000 to 60 000 with 24 800 insured. The new organ worth 8 500 was destroyed and the parsonage was saved by active firemen. Spontaneous combustion near paints and oils sparked the fire, flames engulfed the dome, and partial brick walls remained standing after the destruction.
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Americus
Lee
Church Streets
Mr. Fisher
Dog
Emma Love Fisher
McArthur
J. N. Scarborough
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