Peace rumors swirl as leaders meet in Chicago
Western executives including Daniel Willard, B M Jewell, H W Johnston, and Martin F Ryan held a Chicago meeting after arriving from the East and were served with the Daugherty injunction. Rumors of end or partial settlement of the railroad strike persisted, with no firm statement from rail or union officials.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
B. M. Jewell
H. W. Johnston
Machinists Union
Martin F. Ryan
Carmen’s Brotherhood
Daugherty
Miss Indianapolis Crowned Miss America in Atlantic City
Miss Indianapolis won the Miss America title at the Inter-City Beauty Contest in Atlantic City New Jersey with Miss Detroit second and Miss Columbus third. Miss Prances Gurr of Macon reached the final ten. honors also went to Miss Cleveland and Miss Washington.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Miss
Indianapolis
Detroit
Miss Columbus
Cleveland
Washington
Prances Gurr
Macon
Pottsville
Cornelia Elected Next Meeting Site for State Societies
The joint sessions of the State Agricultural and Horticultural societies, meeting in Cordele, adjourned after selecting Cornelia as the next convention site. Officers named for the Agricultural Society include Rey Berkmans as president and James H. Mills as vice president, with A E Gibson secretary and J W Andrews treasurer. Horticultural leaders elected B W Hunt president and H P Stucky vice president with F W Harvey secretary and J B Wight treasurer.
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W. Harvey
J.B. Wight
Cornelia
C. M. Morrill
Macon
W. H. Hunter
SOS Call for Partners for Local Boxers Card
Local boxers including Bob Gibson the Plains cyclone meet Kid Frink of Macon in a preliminary at the American Legion fight card in the Rylander theater on September 14. Also Kimsey of Americus faces Young Pittman and Baby Stribling fights Jack Pringle of Macon. promoters seek sparring partners and urge interested trainers to notify Dan Chappell.
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Bob Gibson
Kid Frink
Macon
American Legion
Rylander
En Kimsey
Americus
White
Young Pittman
Jack Pringle
Dan Chappell
Greek Cabinet Resigns Amid Pressed Public Opinion
Athens reports Premier Protopapadakis resigns after criticism over Asia Minor army reserves. Former premier Nikalas Kalogeropoulos is tasked by the king to form a new cabinet. Rumors in Paris say King Constantine of Greece may abdicate, sparked by the prince’s collapse in Athens from Bucharest.
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Athens
Associated Press
Asia Minor
Protopapadakis
Nikalas Kalogeropoulos
Tino
Paris
Constantine
Greece
Apaarent
Prince George
Bucharest
Farmers planning on South Georgia trip
Atlanta Sept 8 Reports indicate hundreds of farmers from neighboring states plan to join the South Georgia Farmers excursion run by the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railway on September 26. South Georgia reports its cotton crop largest since boll weevil arrival with some fields yielding a bale per acre.
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Atlanta
South Georgia
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway
Legion Meeting Tonight Sets Fight Referee Plan
The American Legion Post will meet tonight at 8 o'clock with full attendance urged. Debate will cover selecting a referee for the September 14 fight between Tianlon and Stribling, and other business will be transacted.
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American Legion Post
Tianlon
Stribling
Flying Parson on cast trip ends in tragedy
Rutland Vt Sept 3 The body of Belvin Maynard Flying Par son who was killed with two companions in a plane accident yesterday was today homeward bound for Kerr N G
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Rutland
Belvin Maynard
Kerr, N
Fall Business Points Way to Better Times
Atlanta report by Forrest Adair says fall brings signs of sound conditions in Georgia and the South. Competition for some labor lifts wages. United States Steel may see a brighter year ahead. Building boom in Atlanta continues with Adair Senter records and plans for hundreds more homes and business places.
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Atlanta
Georgia
South
Forrest Adair
Adair Realty and Trust Company of
United States
Adair
United States Steel Corporation
Mr. Adair
Adair and Senter
Adair Organization
Herrick Plans Washington Flight After Plane Auction
Dan Chappell turned over one of his planes to an Atlanta buyer for pleasure riding at Souther Field. Congressman Herrick of Oklahoma is assembling several machines and expected to fly to Washington to participate in congressional deliberations.
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Souther Field
Dan Chappell
Atlanta
Congressman Herrick
Oklahoma
Washis
Ington
Congress
Aged Black Woman Dies in 15th District at 110
Cherry Bright, an aged Black mammy credited with living 110 years, died Wednesday at her home in the 15th district. She was respected by whites and Blacks and is survived by two children and 16 grandchildren. She was the grandmother of Judson Harris of Americus.
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Cherry. Bright
15Th
Judson Harris
Americus
Former Watson secretary denounces Walker campaign
John S Kelley, former private secretary to Senator Watson, now back in Georgia, denounces Walker campaign for circulating a report that he misrepresented the senator. Kelley cites exchanges showing Watson would oppose Hardwick if at home and accuses Walker HQ of misrepresentation.
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Times-Recorder
Atlanta
John S Kelley
Senator Watson
Georgia
Thomas W. Hardwick
Lawrenceville
Walker Campaign
Walker
Tobe Daniel
Troup County
Watson
Daniel
Kelley
Hardwick
Governor Hardwick Addresses 1000 at Newnan Rally
Governor Thomas W. Hardwick spoke over an hour to about 1000 people at the municipal auditorium in Newnan. He defended pensions for veterans, touched on the Ku Klux Klan and free school books, and contrasted his platform with opponent Clifford Walker’s.
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Newnan
Thomas W. Hardwick
Clifford Walker
Thomas H. Watson
People of
Georgia
Good Business Found Despite Labor Troubles
The commerce department reported industrial difficulties are easing and the country's economic progress continues toward normal conditions in a survey of the general situation. The statement notes improving business despite labor troubles and ongoing industrial strain, signaling a steadier economic path.
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Commerce Department
Governor Kilby commutes execution to life for local killing
In Birmingham Alabama on September 8 Charlie Studemeyer a Black man condemned to death for killing salesman James McDowell had his sentence commuted to life by Governor Kilby shortly before the scheduled execution time.
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Birmingham
Ala
Charlie Studemeyer
James McDowell
Kilby
Georgia group plans to repeal capital punishment
At Mrs. C. T. Osburns residence in Atlanta plans were discussed to form a permanent Georgia organization aimed at abolishing capital punishment. The meeting elected temporary officers and set a Saturday session to elect officials and refine the plan.
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Atlanta
Georgia
C. T. Osburn
Ponder Avenue
Mrs. W C Barrow Ill With Fever At Home
Mrs. W C Barrow is seriously ill with fever and confined to her home on Jackson street, with symptoms described as affecting her health and daily activities.
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W.C. Barrow
Jackson Street
O. L. Ellis
Darien
Macon
J. Mr. Shy
Rotarians Gather for Georgia Inter-City Meeting in Atlanta
More than 300 Georgia Rotarians convene in Atlanta for the fourth inter-city meeting. Seventeen clubs outside Atlanta booked large reservations, with a close race for three attendance emblems. Notables include Raymond M. Havens international president and Porter Pierpont Savannah district governor. Events begin at East Lake club after breakfast and run through luncheon with the theme Rotary as a Practical Force. Afternoon golf and bathing precede a 6:30 dinner at Capital City club.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Raymond M. Havens
Fred Carberry
Milwaukee
Chess Perry
Egyptian Gunmen Firing At Millerand Isles Incident
Georges Salem an Egyptian student fired at a car in front of the Biysee palace believing it bore President Millerand. The shot missed as Millerand was at Rambouillet estate at the time.
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Paris
Georges Salem
Biysee
Millerand
Rambouillet
Lee Funeral Services Arranged for Saturday in Lexington
Roanoke Virginia report notes Col. Robert E. Lee grandson of the Confederate general will be moved to Lexington for funeral services tomorrow morning with interment in the Lee mausoleum at Washington and Lee University following.
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Roanoke
Robert E. Lee
Lexington
Lee
Washington- Lee University
North Carolina Legion Opens State Convention in Greensboro
Greensboro September 8 The North Carolina American Legion state convention opened here with Governor Morrison scheduled to address a joint session of Legionnaires and Legion Auxiliary military members.
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North Carolina Legion
Greensboro
American Legion
Morrison
Legionnaires
Legion Aux Miliiary
Disagreement Triggers Violent Kerry Clash Endangering Civilians
Dublin dispatch reports a sanguinary fight between two irregular leaders in County Kerry using rifles bombs and machine guns. The battle causes fear amid ongoing nationalist gains and steady progress reported elsewhere nationwide.
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Dublin
Associated Press
County
Kerry
Senate completes bill for 25 additional federal judges
Washington reports that the long delayed administration bill adding 25 federal judges was completed by the Senate and now proceeds to the House for action. The measure aims to alleviate backlog and expand the judiciary.
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Washington
Senate
House
Woodward in runoff for Atlanta mayoral race
James G. Woodward, age 78 and former four time Atlanta mayor, finished second in the mayoral primary to Walter Sims who led with 6500 votes. A runoff is set for September 13 as Woodward seeks to defeat Sims with support from Tse Nutting and Police Chief Beavers while Sims draws Ku Klux Klan backing.
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Atlanta
James_ G. Woodward
Walter Sims
Woodward
Sims
Tse Nutting
Jackson
Beavers
Ku Klux Klan
Gems Stolen From Jeweler in Chicago Robbery
Adolph Kuntsler a New York jeweler was attacked by three men in a restaurant on the upper Sheridan road Chicago and robbed of gems valued at $50,000. The assailants escaped and police filed a report on the incident.
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Chicago
Adolph Kuntsler
New York
Sheridan Road
Georgia Fourth Among Water Power States
Georgia ranked fourth among eastern states and tenth overall in hydroelectric output for the first half of 1922. The state produced 279,422,000 kilowatt hours, about 3.2 percent of the total hydro energy in the forty eight states. About 87 percent of Georgia’s power came from local water developments, 13 percent from fuel, a fact noted amid a coal crisis.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Mississippi River
Union
United States Geological Survey of
Department of the Interior
Senate orders broad probe of cotton market practices
Washington September 8 Senate approves a resolution by Senator Smith of South Carolina to determine if methods and practices in marketing cotton interfere with supply and demand laws. The inquiry aims to uncover whether market tampering has affected cotton prices and availability.
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Smith
South Carolina
Washington
Senate
Ginning report shows big rise in U S cotton bales
The census bureau reports 817,171 running bales ginned before September 1, up from 485,787 a year earlier. In the Americus market, good middling cotton sold around 20 5 8 cents, with markets closing 45 points higher.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Americus
Market Opens With Firmer Prices in Liverpool Cotton Trade
Market opened with an 8 to 12 point rise in Liverpool as quotes stood at 12.94. Sales reached 6000 bales with receipts of 882 bales, all American. Futures for October January and March show varied figures with a previous close around 12.06 to 12.03 and related prices near 11.84 to 11.76.
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Liverpool
New York
Mareh Prev Close Idiase
Stepenaugay
Forestry plans outlined to boost Georgia forestry drive
The Georgia Forestry Association executive committee met at the chamber of commerce to outline plans for a forestry bill for the next legislature. Education officials back Arbor Day emphasis and Scouts will aid forestry education. Fire prevention circulars will be distributed to game wardens statewide. Also noted were visits of relatives to Mrs. Thomas C. Marshall and Mrs. J. Shy in Macon and Quitman.
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Atlanta
Georgia Forestry Association
People of Georgia
Chamber of Commerce
W.P. Lemmon
State Board of Education
Hamilton Returns to Atlanta After Visit to Sister
J. T. Hamilton has returned to Atlanta after a visit with his sister, Mrs. J. M. Shy, spending several days there.
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J. T. Hamilton
Lanta
J. M. Shy
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