Local miscellany and odd incidents from Oakley to Stillwater
Content recounts a visitor chased from Oakley Kansas after his clothing was ruined by eggs fired by locals. It notes a charitable collection of 100 dollars in Missouri for the poor, the formation of a newspaper workers union in the United States and Canada, and a humorous tale of prize hens fed popcorn that caused deaths. It also mentions radicals in schools, an autopsy by a Roy family doctor, and butter quality concerns with water and additives.
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Andrew Busch
Oakley
Kans
Andrew
Busch
Courson
Stillwater
N. J
Roy
City council seats attract no candidates for three vacancies
With two and a half days left to file for three council seats no volunteers have stepped forward. Walter Rylander has been urged but unwilling, while John Goolsby could not be reached for comment. If no candidates arise the seats may be filled at the December election or incumbents serve until successors are chosen.
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Cireum
Ofl
Poole
Walter Rylander
Rylander
John Goolsby
Seaboard
Goolsby
Proclamation for Cotton Association Conference in Macon
Governor Hugh M. Dorsey invites Georgia farmers, manufacturers, bankers, merchants, and professionals to a November 21 conference at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time in Macon City Hall Auditorium. The aim is to form the American Cotton Association to improve southern cotton industry and agriculture.
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State OF Georgia
Atlanta
Georgia
American Cotton Association
South
I. Hough M. Dorsey
Macon
City Hall
State Capitol
Hugh M. Dorsey
Coal to the nation as long as government stands
Washington dispatch reports Fuel Administrator Garfield asserts the United States will have coal as long as the government stands and miners cannot block supply. He says the aim is to adjust differences through wage talks between miners and operators. In Chicago, officials promise no drastic train cuts yet, with advance notice if curtailment becomes necessary.
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Washington
Associated Press
Garfield
United States
Pag Teterge
Atte Gerte
Chicago
Hines
United States Railroad
Notorious Bandit Sought. 7P and 7P Aide Reportedly Active
Police seek a notorious bandit active in the area as of November 19. The report notes the 7P gang’s suspected involvement and ongoing manhunt efforts by authorities.
Army to Stage Big Pyrotechnic Exhibition Here
The Army plans two free nights of pyrotechnic displays at the Circus Grounds end of Jackson Avenue, with 18 officers and men from Fort Benning led by Captain Schwatel. The show opens about 7 30 and includes an exhibition tent on the Masonic lot at Lee and Church streets to showcase Army defense efforts.
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Fort Benning
South Georgia
Army Branch
National Defense
Jackson Avenue
Hoadley
Camp Benning
Americus
Pisseemo
Schwatel
A. D
Lee
Church Streets
Record Cotton Sale Sets Spot Price Benchmark in Jackson
In Jackson Mississippi on November 19 Captain W A Swift of Swifton sold a bale of long staple cotton weighing 585 pounds to W T Rich & Co of Greenwood for 1 dollar per pound and a bale with seed netted 685 dollars the staple measured one and one eighth inches and is believed to be a record spot price this season.
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Jackson, Miss
W. A. Swift
Swifton, Miss
W. T. Rich & Co
Greenwood
Speculative stocks slip again as losses mount
In New York on November 19, speculative stocks fell with losses from two to ten points across steels oils motors and related specialties. Dealers blamed declines on widespread selling from interior points as markets showed cautious sentiment.
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York
Anspete
American Delegates To Leave Paris Early December
Paris reports the American delegation to the peace conference will sail for home around December 5 or 6. The British delegation is expected to depart about the same time, though no official announcement has been issued.
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Paris
Associated Press
Brltch
Pro
Weather forecast for Georgia fair tonight and Thursday
The Werther forecast calls for fair weather across Georgia tonight and Thursday with light frost possible in central and northern areas.
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Georgia
Grenades Meant For Kolchak Slay Six
An assassination attempt on Admiral Kolchak failed as grenades were hurled at him and six soldiers were wounded, with a Moscow dispatch noting the Bolsheviks captured Kursk Tobolak Ishi Omsk and several towns taking 28,000 prisoners including 1,000 officers and 20,000 deserters. The report also states 20,000 of Gen Yudenitchs northwestern army have joined the Bolsheviki.
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London
Associated Press
Kolchak
Moscow
Wadedpare
Kursk
Ore
Tobolak
Ishi
Omsk
Wets Court Victory In Rhode Island Held Up
The Rhode Island injunction blocking federal officials from enforcing the Volstead Act faces a delay as a federal appeals court considers the case. Justice department arguments seek to resume enforcement, while opponents urge caution until the court rules.
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Rhode Island
Boston
Cotton Market Local Spot and Liverpool Futures
The Cotton Market reports good middling spot at 37 cents. Liverpool futures open steady with values 60 to 66 points lower.
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Liverpool
Legion Store besides posed appearance in Louisville
In Louisville Kentucky on November 19 officials report a posed appearance by Legion Store personnel near the city. Observers note the display as part of a shopping event with local sponsors and attendees.
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Louisville
Questionable Accord Prompts GOP Dems Rethink Ratification
Fragmentary text notes negotiation between Democrats and Republicans over a ratification debate. Mentions Hoke Suits and Govegie, but details are unclear.
Sensational Savannah Paper Fined for Naming Girl Victim
Savannah paper fined 100 for publishing a girl victim’s name in an alleged crime case. J R Miller accused. defense plans appeal. Court records mention prior contempt and libel case against the paper.
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Savann
Savannah
Memorial for Captain Robert Hunter Fitzhugh
Robert Hunter Fitzhugh, author and educator, longtime staffer of Gompey 44, died at his Lexington home at age 82. Born in 18 e, his career spanned military and philanthropic work, leaving a lasting imprint on the Last Lee's Staff.
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Lexington
Robert Hunter Fitshugh
Gompey
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