06 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1919
Page
1
Georgia agriculture chief J. J. Brown condemns President Wilson's cotton embargo stance as harming the South. He argues the embargo shields European interests, urging open markets and a square deal for cotton to prevent Southern bankruptcy.
Charles Barrett, Georgia president of the Farmers' National Union, met with Premier Clemenceau in Paris to discuss cotton import restrictions. Clemenceau said the world needs cotton and that cotton should go everywhere.
New York harbor ships remain tied up as harbor workers strike. Union leaders say 12,000 to 16,000 men are out. boat owners claim tugs and other craft will start running as replacements are found.
Among 53 espionage act clemencies by President Wilson G C Carter of North Georgia district W A Easman of Southern Georgia district and Gustav Sigwall of Northern Florida district saw clemency or sentence expiry. Berlin troops retook Halle Berlin and Weimar after heavy combat with civilian deaths reported by an arriving aviator.
The Herald of Albany Georgia argues that thoughtful people support permanent roads and a massive era of roadbuilding is near. It notes millions will be spent in South Georgia for brick and concrete highways and praises Georgians for their interest and business sense in good roads. It cites the Columbus Enquirer-Sun as backing the view.
The Times-Recorder offers 200000 extra votes in a circulation promotion for first one-year subscriptions. All entrants may participate and the first one-year subscription sent in by each contestant earns the extra votes. The earliest club of $12 in subscriptions will receive 300000 extra votes and the regular vote if turned in before the offer expires.
Washington telegram from Rep Charles R Crisp confirms Assistant Secretary of War order retaining Souther Field as a permanent aviation post. The field will gain about 125 officers and 1,100 men, with only 200 enlisted and a score of officers previously stationed there. Local supporters credit Crisp's efforts for the retention.
Weekly reports from the United States Employment Service show unemployment rising in several Southeast locales. Birmingham and Savannah report labor shortages, Jacksonville Pensacola and Tampa note small shortfalls, while Atlanta records a White labor surplus and minor shortages for Black and common workers.
The president commuted the death sentences of three soldiers from military court martial rulings. Private Aaron H. Smith of Camp Greenleaf Georgia, condemned for refusing to obey orders, had his sentence reduced to fifteen years.
Director General Hines stated the government will not surrender control of the railroads despite Congress failing to appropriate funds. He pledged to keep operations normal, avoid layoffs, and finance the roads via private loans.
President Wilson sailed today on his second voyage to France determined not to return until the war is over. The transport George Wash left its pier at 8 15 this morning.
Secretary Daniels ordered naval stations and yards to restore to their former positions upon discharge every man who left non combatant work to enter a fighting branch. The directive directs reassignments to the original posts as veterans return to civilian roles.
Sumter county commissioners vote to call a special election on April 9 for a 500000 bond issue to match 500000 in federal funds, totaling 1 million dollars for permanent road building. The plan covers Dixie Highway, Cobb to Americus, Americus to Webster, and Americus to Schley lines with specified widths and mileages.
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