Seaboard shopmen return after 12 week strike
Fifty five striking Seaboard Air Line shopmen in Americus return to work Monday morning ending a 12 week dispute over wage cuts approved by the labor board. Settlement believed to follow the Jewell Willard plan guaranteeing no wage reductions for one year. Affected trains and shop activity noted as questions about restoration linger.
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Seaboard Air Line
Americus
Labor Board
H. M. Sellars
Seaboard
Durne
Railroad Commission
Savannah
Pennsylvania Railroad Engine Service Reach Wage Agreement
Pennsylvania railroad and engine service officials announced a one year wage and working conditions agreement on Sept. in Philadelphia. The pact covers cale men and details were not fully disclosed.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ins
Cale
Rail strike talks falter as leaders view government affidavits
Attorneys claim government affidavits on violence are hearsay and rumors as rail labor talks stall. Southern Railway peace plans are abandoned amid union distrust, with negotiations paused over fundamental differences on working conditions across short lines and key shops.
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Southern Railroad
Washington
Outhern
Cotton crop half picked in Sumter County eyes 20000 bales
Surveyors estimate Sumter County cotton will yield about 20000 bales, exceeding the 1921 report by over 2000. Macon bank field man Mr. Carpenter, traveling through South Georgia via Americas, notes Terrell County also promises a strong crop and confirms Sumter’s potential. About half the crop remains unpicked as markets report rising receipts in Americas.
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Sumter
Carpenter
Macon
South Georgia
Americas
Terrell County
Two Berrien Men Held on Cadle Home Assault
MOULTRIE ER Sept 18. Jack and Cleve Cook of Berrien county are held on $150 bond each for attacking Cadle home residents near Nashville. Cadle identified the masked assailants who beat him, his wife, and his son after a late night knock. a married daughter escaped.
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Moultrieer
Cadle
Nashville
Jack
Cleve Cook
Berrien County
Webster Petitions Heard Saturday in Americus
Judge Z A Littleshon heard two Webster County petitions Saturday. One, by citizens against the sheriff to restrain him from paying funds to Harper Reeves. The other, by county commissioners to recover money alleged to belong to the school fund in Reeves possession. Attorneys for defendants were G Y Harrell and M A Walker. plaintiffs were J F Cowder and J oI Sheppard.
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Z. A. Littleshon
Webster County
Harper Reeves
G. Y. Harrell
M. A. Walker
J. F. Cowder
J. Oi ‘. Sheppard
Chappell Wins Patrick Pardon After 22 Years
John T. Patrick of Columbus, jailed for murder over 22 years ago, has been recommended for a pardon by the Georgia Prison Commission. Attorney Dan Chappell of Americus pressed the case, and Governor Hardwick indicated he will sign the order. If freed, Patrick will have a job waiting and support to reenter society.
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John T. Patrick
Columbus
Georgia Prison Commission
Dan Chappell
Americus
Hardwick
Patrick
Georgia
Mayor Calls City Manager Charter Election
Mayor J E Sheppard announced the September 27 election on the city manager charter. Old Charter club supporters argued only the Legislature can repeal it, but authorities say the charter act requires a city vote with about 200 voters expected to participate.
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J. E. Sheppard
Old Charter Club
Sheppard
Jessie in a Hurry Sparks Prohibition Arrests
Police raided Josie Claret's home Saturday and arrested Josie and her daughter Jessie Lee after officers found Jessie attempting to pour whiskey from a concealed bottle as she hurried to leave. Both women face prohibition law violations.
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Josie
Jessie Lee
Jessie
US Navy ships listed in European waters on Sept 15
The record lists Uncle Sam's naval units in Europe as of September 15 including Battleship Utah at Cherbourg France Destroyer McCormick at Gibraltar Destroyers Parrott Lawrence and Litchfield at Smyrna Edsall and Simpson at Constantinople McLeish at Samsun Bulmer at Odessa Station Ship Scorpion at Constantinople Submarine Chaser 96 at Mudania Turkey and Submarine Chaser 338 at Constantinople.
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Uncle Sam
European
Utah
Cherbourg
France
Parrott, Lawrence
Litchfield
Smyrna
Edsall and Simpson
Constantinople
McLeish
Samsun
Turkey
Bulmer
Odessa
Scorpion
Mudania
Diplomacy Key in Turkish Crisis Says American Leader
In Constantinople on September 18 American policy relies on diplomacy under Rear Admiral Mark L. Bristol rather than force. About 5000 Americans in the war zone depend on Bristol's role as high commissioner and on a small naval force for protection. The US has minimal European naval presence and no marines ashore beyond a consular guard.
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America
Mark. L. Bristol
Bristol
Turkey
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Utah
Cherbourg
Smyrna
American Relief Administration
Roberts College
Colgi Pmperienn Girl's College
Corporation Bc Oe
Cenishay
Nee Zys Ican Tobac- Teast
Sonam Oss
Matty
Navy
Paria
Michea
Vienna
Coblenz
Cotton Seed Output Drops in August Census Report
Washington September 18 cotton seed production for August totaled 48,816 tons, down from 99,508 tons in August last year, according to Census Bureau data released Monday.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Rescue party at Kennedy mine seeks 47 men trapped
Jackson California September 18 Rescue crews driving from the Kennedy mine into neighboring workings to release the 47 men entombed for three weeks settled into what is believed the final struggle. Connection between the mines was established early. Engineers at the mouth of the mine said that at least 24 hours would be required before the first body or rescued miner could be brought to the surface. Several days may be required in exploration before any bodies are found.
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Jackson
Calif
Associated Press
Kennedy Mine
Nearly 2000 Pupils Return to 1924 Fall Term
Nearly two thousand pupils crowded into the public schools to begin the 1924 fall term after registration, with Superintendent J. E. Mathis outlining the year’s work to teachers. About 250 in the high school and 800 white children in other schools, plus around 1000 colored pupils, returned.
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J. E. Mathis
City Court in Session With Judge Harper Presiding
City court opened this morning with Judge William M. Harper on the bench. The civil docket includes J. W. Goens versus Central of Georgia Railroad, as Goens family members participate in the case after his death on railroad tracks. The criminal docket was set for Saturday and will begin Monday. Jurors were scarce as several summoned before appearing, forcing officials to search the streets for a jury.
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William M. Harper
J. W. Goens
Central of Georgia Railroad
Central of Georgia
Daugherty impeachment case postponed by house panel
Washington September 18 the Daugherty impeachment charges against Attorney General were postponed today by the house judiciary committee until December. The motion to postpone passed along party lines with three Democrats opposing.
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Washington
Keller
Daugherty
House Judiciary Committee
Matinee At Rylander Shows Wesley Barry Film School Days
Advertisement notes a matinee at Rylander Theater tomorrow afternoon at 3 p m for Wesley Barry in School Days with ticket prices listed as 25e and 10e. The Saturday ad shows a dollar sign before 3 causing confusion, implying a $3 price instead of the actual 25 cents and 6g.
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Rylander Theater
Wesley Barry
Munitions Plants Ordered To Run 24 Hours
Paris reports Britain orders all small arms and munitions factories to operate at full capacity around the clock in anticipation of Turkish developments. London notes Smyrna tragedy fading from focus as attention shifts to Constantinople and the Dardanelles. Britain seeks allied help. France prefers moral deterrence to preserve straits’ international status.
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Paris
Associated Press
United Kingdom
London
Smyrna
Constantinople
Dardanelles
England
Jugo-Slavia
Romania
British Atlantic Fleet Reinforcements to Guard Constantinople
The entire British Atlantic fleet is being sent to reinforce the Mediterranean squadron to protect Constantinople and the Dardanelles, as reported from Constantinople on September 18. The move signals heightened naval readiness amid tensions in the region.
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Dardanelles
Constantinople
Associated Press
Dardanelles Straits
Place of Creme Mystery in New Brunswick Double Slaying
In New Brunswick New Jersey on September 18 authorities began a third day of inquiry into the double murder of Rev Edward K Hall and Mrs James Mills. Detectives believe both victims were killed beneath an apple tree. Mills and Mrs Hall to be questioned again today as probes continue into who killed them.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Edward K. Hall
Episcopal
James Mills
Mills
Hall
Legion head in plea for bonus
Representatives of American Legion organizations led by Han ford MacNider met with the president to urge approval of the bonus bill now before the executive. The delegation said they intended a final appeal to secure the legislation.
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Washington
Hanford MacNider
American Legion
Market summary Am cotton futures and Liverpool trend
AMERICUS spot cotton steady mids. market closed down 10. Liverpool market opened 15 18 points lower with quotations at 13,262 sales and 13,071 bales. Receipts 1826 bales, 8282 American. Futures Oct Jan March Prev Close varies.
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Mare Prev Close Ach Pe Secede
Open
Ancnconcesence Us
Ain
Ion Pisc Canced
Wads Saki
Isiaegescabeneupeaye
Ilpetacbewena Ceed
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Ant Ener Seem Apes Ee
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