Council Faces Warning Over Cotton Prospects
A civic leader and Planters Bank executive warned Saturday that unless port and farming sectors address poor crop results, cotton markets may slump. He traced travels through Macon Athens and Atlanta, noting depressed crops, low prices and looming hardship for farmers and merchants alike. He urged gathering cotton for better prices and cautioned against inflated crop forecasts.
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C. M
Council
Planters Bank of Americas
Athens
Macon
Monticello
Madison
Atlanta
Griffin
Pole
Georgia
Jim Johnson Dies at Home Near New Point
Jim Johnson of Point died Friday night at his home from heart trouble after eating supper and resting a few minutes. He collapsed as he entered the door. Sheriff Harvey found no foul play or demands for an inquest, and no investgation was ordered.
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Jim Johnson
New Ound
Sheriff Harvey
One-Legged Negro Thief Detained by Sheriff
Lucius Harvey arrested during a protracted meeting after attempting theft of a bread loaf from a neighbor’s basket. The sheriff, upon discovery, tossed handcuffs but left them unused when realizing the prisoner was one legged. The scene shifted to removing dirt from paving on West Church Street.
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Lucius Harvey
Hag
Church Street
Swatow Typhoon Devastation and Joss Curse Reflected
Washington reports Swatow typhoon claims 28 060 lives as the port endures sweeping destruction. NEA observer recalls local photos of mangled remains, noting a history of disasters from fire to famine. Swatow, a busy port with pirates and armed ships, faces deadly weather as ships struggle in the Pacific.
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Philippines
China
Pacific
Gordon Herndon Jailed as One of Lynching Party
Gordon Herndon an automobile mechanic was taken into custody late last night becoming the fourth man arrested on indictments returned by a special grand jury in connection with the lynching of John Glover a negro on August 1 in Macon Alabama Herbert Black H L McSwain and Guy Jones were arrested earlier in the day and other arrests are expected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Coal Leaders Seek Revival of Mining Amid Strike Talks
Cleveland August 12. Efforts by the joint sub state committee of coal operators and miners to reach a settlement resumed today as Governors Davis of Ohio and Groesbeck of Michigan monitor progress. Spokesmen say progress is made despite obstacles and no insurmountable difficulties are seen. Mrs Kirkpatrick and children will move to Atlanta to join Mr Kirkpatrick in a new home.
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Cleveland
Associated Press
Davis
Ohio
Groesbeck
Michigan
Coal output rises by five hundred thousand tons
Washington August 12 The United States Geological Survey estimated that bituminous coal production in all fields this week reached about 4,800,000 tons, roughly 500,000 tons higher than the prior week.
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Washington
United States Geological Survey
New Filling Station Open in Americus Georgia
The Loving Oil company opens a modern filling station at Lee and Church streets in Americus. Costing about 12000 dollars, it features guaranteed gas pumps, oil services, water and air facilities, and a drainage pit for quick car overhauls. G O Loving, proprietor, plans a landscaped site using only Georgia products and Atlantic Refining supplies locally.
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Loving Oil Company
Georgia
Lee and
Church Streets
South
G. O. Loving
Americus
Atlantic Refining Company
Brunswick
Mr and Mrs Lovelace Guests of Lovelace Eve Friday
Mr and Mrs Thomas Lovelace of Atlanta were guests of Mr and Mrs Lovelace Eve Friday in a social notice noting hospitality and the visit.
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Thomas Lovelace
Atlanta
Mrs. Lovelace
House Plans to Reconsider Fee System Measure
In Atlanta on August 12 the House of Representatives voted to reconsider a bill granting six large counties the right to abolish the current fee system for county officials and switch to a salary plan. The measure had failed the previous day by four votes, short of the constitutionally required 158. Representative Holloway urged reconsideration, hoping it could be placed on the calendar. The session also debated four-year terms for state officials, with Representative Mandy promoting the biennial measure and Representative Valentino securing Savannah school board election rights by popular vote.
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Atlanta
House of Representatives
House
Holloway
Fulton
General Assembly
Mandy
Polk County
Valentino
Chatham
Savannah
Americus Spot Cotton Price Report
AMERICUS SPOT COTTON. Strict middling, 20 cents. Market easy.
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Americus
New York Futures Miss Everett Visits Daw son Mrs Raines
Miss Marguerite Everett returned Saturday from a week long visit with Mrs J Raines in Dawson.
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NEW York Futures
Marguerite Everett
Coolidge Urges Appeal to Spirit of Whole People
Vice-President Coolidge spoke to the American Bar Association in San Francisco urging a broader appeal beyond law to the spirit of the people. He said reliance on national character is sound and that citizens must enforce support and obey laws, with institutions, government, and laws belonging to them. The Supreme Court was praised as guardian of the constitution, amid debate over Congress power to reenact laws struck down as unconstitutional.
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San Francico
Coolidge
American Bar Association
Supreme Court
Mr. Coolidge
Congress
Water Power Bill Defeated in Georgia Senate
In Atlanta on August 12 the state senate defeated the water power bill proposed by the Municipal League of Georgia. The bill aimed to let municipalities acquire and operate public utilities. Also defeated was a bill to cap county tax levies at 15 mills. A related measure created a uniform county commissioners law for counties adopting a commission form of government.
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Atlanta
Municipal League of Georgia
Sen
Ellis
Senate
Jackson
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Georgia
Lassister
Walker
Peach County bill passed by lower house
Atlanta August 12. By a 138 to 48 vote the house approved the senate bill to create Peach County from Houston and a small part of Macon county. The Macon strip forms part of 40,000 acres ceded by Houston to Macon some time ago.
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Atlanta
House
Senate
Peach
Houston
Macon County
Macon
Brookshire Revival at Central Baptist Church
Reverend Brookshire preaches at Oglethorpe revival with services at Central Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening. Rev. H J Johnston of Oglethorpe will fill the pulpit at both hours.
Griffith Dead Dail Eireann President in Dublin
Arthur Griffith president of Dail Eireann died in Dublin Saturday from influenza at St Vincent's hospital where he had been for tonsillitis surgery ten days earlier. He collapsed while ascending stairs after a hearty breakfast, with physicians citing cerebral hemorrhage as the immediate cause of death.
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Belfast
Associated Press
Arthur Griffith
Dail Eireann
Dublin
Griffith
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Sumter County Scoffs Hardwick Support in Georgia Primary
A Friday forecast by Arthur Lucas claims Sumter and other counties swing toward Hardwick as the governor seeks re nomination. Letters from notable opponents praise his business like administration and demand for indorsement. Lucas says the campaign is in strong shape with Georgia widespread backing and two speeches planned Monday in Chatsforth and Dalton.
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Sumter County
Hardwick
Arthur Lucas
Georgia
Bibb
Chatham
Floyd Muscogee
Sumter
Lucas
Walkert
Chatsforth
Murray County
Monmorning
Dalton
Whitfield County
Thomasville jury list revision due this week
Thomasville notices the revision of the Thomas county jury lists is completing this week. Officials estimate about five hundred fewer names than the last term, with the current term total around six hundred. W. Clark has recovered from malaria fever and can resume duties at Shipp Grocery Company.
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Thomasville
Thomas County
W. Clark
Shipp Grocery Company
Fulbright Buys Roach Cottage on Mayo Street
E. J. Fulbright purchases the Roach cottage on Mayo Street in East Americas and has moved there with his family, signaling a new residence for the household.
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E. J. Fulbright
Roach
Mayo Street
East Americas
MORE 'BIG FOUR' MEN QUIT POSTS PROTEST GUARDS
Heads of the striking railroad unions announced early today they will reject President Harding's plan to submit seniority rights to the Labor Board. No final terms will be released until the decision reaches the White House. Non striking railroad officials will deliver a memorial to the White House at 2:39 p.m. with additional verbal representations.
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Washington
Associated Press
Harding
United States Labor Board
White House
L. E. Sheppard
Order of
Strike Closes Rail Lines as Guarded Trains Protest
The raft shop crafts strike worsened as the walkout hit seventh day with paralysis of railroad transport in the West Northwest and Southwest. Big Four brotherhood men quit or planned to quit over armed guards on railroad property and supposedly defective equipment. Train crews began strike yesterday tying up trans continental Santa Fe trains and freights on the Elgin Joliet and Western.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Raft Shop
Far West
Northwest
Southwest
California
Arizona
Elgin, Joliet and Western
Effort to End Strike by Legislation Abandoned
Associated Press reports that President Harding has temporarily abandoned plans to seek congressional legislation to resolve the railroad strike. Administration advisers said the measure is not currently pursued.
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Congress
Harding
Washington
Associated Press
Strike Leaders In Conference With Harding
Washington August 12 The White House announced that seven striking shopmen unions plan an early reply to President Harding's final settlement proposal. Union chiefs, meeting since morning, indicated discussions were nearing completion and that their response would likely reject the Harding proposal.
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Washington
White House
Harding
Trainmen Ordered Back to Work on Santa Fe Line
Cleveland August 12 Members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen who struck on the Santa Fe railroad have been ordered to return to work, announced today by President Lee of the Trainmen's Brotherhood.
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Cleveland
Brotherhood of Railroad
Santa Fe
Lee
Trainmen’s Brotherhood
Wallis B. Shiver Accepts Richmond Mortgage Inspector Post
Wallis B. Shiver, tied to Empire Loan and Trust for three years, accepts a mortgage inspector role with State and City Bank and Trust in Richmond Virginia. He and Mrs. Shiver will reside in Macon and he will travel across Georgia and the Southeast including Alabama.
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Wallis B. Shiver
Empire Loan and Trust Company
State and City Bank and Trust Company
Richmond
Shiver
Macon
Georgia
Alabama
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Sherif
Joss
Philip Simms
NEA
Potummied
Swatow
Hong Kong
NEA Service
Tom
Ut Swatow
Swatow Bay
Gordon Herndon
Church and
Lee Streets
Mch. Prey
Eacre Sewersceescses
Esc Geecessamicontes
Close
Waneeceesneenneennee
Peach County
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