Telegraphers in Atlanta Strike to Aid Walkout of Phone Girls
Atlanta union telegraphers went on strike at 11 am in solidarity with local telephone operators who quit their switches Monday. Officials reported 92 auto strikes with substitutes in place. service continued. National spread predicted by Commercial Telegraphers Union president Konenkamp. In Toledo, Willys Overland plant halted after rioting left two dead and seventeen injured. 22,090 workers affected awaiting troop deployment decision.
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Atlanta
Attlanta
Associated Viewsj
Western Telegraph Co
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Konenkamp
Washington
Associated Press
Commercial Telegraphers Union of America
Willys-Overland
Toledo
Willys Overland Automobile Company
Schreiber
Fast Driving Negro Overtaken by Fate
Edwards a negro living near Humington was arrested last night brought to the city police station by DOK Brinson after deputized by Sheriff Harvey to arrest the negro on a charge of reckless driving. He allegedly drove through the city at high speed colliding with Brinson’s car and continuing. On the north side of the courthouse Sheriff Harvey was bespattered with mud, prompting arrest. He will be tried in Recorder's court.
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Brinson
Harvey
Narvey
Recorder
Simmons Heads Drive of Boy Scouts for Dublin Campaign
J Simmons, formerly of Americus, named director of a Dublin Boy Scout Week drive. The Dublin troop has long flourished with war drive activity and will gain associate members to recognize past service and support future efforts.
Direct Cable Service Planned Between U S and Brazil
Arrangements for a direct cable service between the United States and Brazil were announced, with the path running to the eastern coast of South America. The plan involves the Western Union Telegraph Company of the United States and the Western Telegraph Company of Great Britain.
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New York
Associa Wd Trews
United Stats
Brazil
South America
Leen
Western Union ‘Telegraph Company
Western Telegraph Company
Great Britain
Health officer reports 1693 free shots in May across county
Dr. B F Bond, health commissioner, summarizes May activities to Dr. Chambliss. The county administered 1693 typhoid vaccinations across multiple towns, examined 245 school children, sent 120 defect notices to guardians, installed sanitary privies, and coordinated with state health services. Vaccines were provided by the State Board of Health and rabies cases were investigated.
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J. W. Chambliss
County Board of Health
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Chamblias
Arles Plantation
Souther Field
Cobb
Desoto
Leslie
Sumter
Thompson's School
Plains
Huntington
Andersonville
Americus
States Board of Health
State Board of Health
State Board of Health and Public Health Service
Washington, D. C
Souther
Newbail
Anarchist Louis Kramer Sent Back to New York for Service
Anarchist Louis Kramer, who had just finished a two year federal sentence for refusing to register for selective service, was taken by a federal marshal in Atlanta to serve another sentence in New York. He declared he has no nationality and praised Jesus as a philosopher while condemning war.
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Tlanta
New York
Louis Kramer
Kramer
Laula Kramer
Jesus
Vote on Suffrage in Senate Today
Washington June 4 The woman suffrage amendment resolution was taken up in the senate as unfinished business with Advocates confident of adoption before adjournment Chairman Watson said he would hold the senate in session until a vote was reached.
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Washington
Associated Press
Senate
Watson
Hansford Sells Peach Crop in Eight Carloads
Lee M. Hansford sold his peach crop Friday night at prices declared satisfactory, reportedly over $1,000 per car F.O.B. Americus. Two loaded cars shipped yesterday from L. G. Council Fertilizer works, with more cars expected as ripening continues. Hansford orchard includes 5,000 trees aged 3 years and 5,000 aged 7 years. fruit described as fancy. Cars carry standard crates and bushel baskets, baskets filling floor space without side fastening.
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Hansford Beauty
Lee M. Hansford
F. O. B. Americus
L. G. Council Fertilizer Works
Hansford
Hixon's Farm Hand On Trial As Slayer
The Superior Court opened with the murder case of Jack Saylor a Black farm hand for J A Hixon. The May killing of Lovey Barnum at A P Hodges place is in dispute with self defense as the defense and the state arguing unprovoked murder.
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Jack Saylor
J. A. Hixon
Jack
Lovey Barnum
Demand for Limited Protectorate Reported Abroad
Paris reports that Gustav Noske recently toured German defenses and ordered readiness for emergencies. Berlin notes a widespread German bid for a limited alliance or protectorate to secure financial backing and profits, while the Four Power talks in Paris focus on reparations and Austrian treaty clauses.
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Associated Press
Gustav Noske
Berlin
United States
Germany
BIG Four
Council of Four
U. S. Marines Land in Costa Rica Report
In San Salvador on June 4 AP reports American marines have landed at Punta Arenas and Port Limon, Costa Rica, amid the revolution against General Tinoco's government, with dispatches carried by newspapers.
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San Salvador
Associated Press
Punta Arenas
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Tinoco
Cooks Leave as Labor Agent Said Active in North
In this community labor agents are believed to be at work recruiting Black cooks and house servants for shipment to northern states. Recent disappearances of several domestic workers from prominent families bolster reports of organized recruitment and ongoing outflow filling northern jobs.
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North
Anti Saloonists Plan World Dry League Formation
The Anti Saloon League of America opens its national convention and votes to form an international prohibition league. The plan envisions global action to enforce temperance and abolish alcohol. Delegates from various regions discuss strategies and next steps for the league.
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Washington
Associated Press
International Prohibition League
Anti-Saloon League of America
Post Office Plans Directory for Returning Heroes Needs Aid
The US post office will publish a lobby directory at Americus to guide returning soldiers sailors and marines to free services. Postmaster Davenport will distribute a form card to invite doctors lawyers and other volunteers to join the directory listing where veterans can obtain medical legal employment meals and shelter information.
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United States Postoffice Department
Davenport
Americus Post Office
Pleasant Grove Plans Two Closing Programs
Pleasant Grove rural school announced elaborate closing programs for Thursday and Friday evenings. Primary pupils perform Thursday at 8:30 p.m. advanced pupils Friday. Shell Band provides music both nights. Teachers are Miss Ruth Bryant and Miss Beatrice Bryant. Thursday features readings, songs, dialogues, and pantomimes by named pupils. Friday includes a Salutatory, play, dialogues, pantomime, and song selections with listed cast members.
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Pleasant Grove
Shellmay
Schol
Miss Ruth
Beatrice Bryant
Elizabeth Houston
Thelma Morris
Petertown
Mildred Chambliss
W. G. McGlamry
Eacelle Methvin
Edna Braswell
Tisses
Elizabeth McGramn
Asix Girls
Herman Lane
Ellen Murray
Ruth Coogle
Henry Thornton
Clifford Chamblins
Mr. Primrose
Weaver McGlamry
Bobbin
Louise Wright
Miss Biflin
Annie Coogle
Miss Winterblossom
Grace Leslie
Edna Monahan
Maude Winsley
Leila Houston
Bert Lindsay
Clifford Chambliss
Milley Leake
Jella Braswell
Laurie
Winslow Ely Horne
Mr. Bronson
Rock of Ages
Bomb Plot Rushes Government Action in Pittsburgh
June 4 Pittsburg reports reveal evidence tying explosions to Asian radicals with a Cleveland man named John Johnson named in a confession. William J Flynn will head a new Justice Department bureau aimed at crushing the anarchist movement nationwide as federal action intensifies.
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Pittsburg
York
John Johnson
Cleveland
J. Flynn
Washington
Jelated Press
Ment of Justice
William J
Secret Service
Eleventh Rainy Day Brings No Promis to Crops
The report notes persistent rain in Aneta with unsettled forecast and farmers worrying over crops. Cotton and grain suffer, wheat ruined in shocks and sprouted grain now fit only for stock feed. Bryan weather official cites eight inches of excess rainfall in the year but offers no fresh totals.
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Aneta
Bryan
Great Strike Sets Paris s to Walking
Paris on June 4 endures a citywide disruption with no subways buses or taxis in operation as talk of further strikes grows. The event features a valedictory performance and the play How A Woman Ks Secret with a cast including Julia well Annie Coogle Ruth Ise Wright and Mary Lou Ruth among others. Local officials and the Chamber of Commerce request community assistance and coordination for guidance and updates.
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Paris
Mildred Murphy
Julia Well
Annie Coogle
Ruth Ise Wright
Mary Lou Ruth
Bryant
Edna Braswell
Chambliss
Estelle Mathvin
Plains
Chamber of Commerce
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