LaFollette Not To Lead New Farm Labor Party
Chicago July 14 The Wisconsin statesman Robert La Follette will not run under the new party platform. The Farmer Labor party named the new party. the platform was adopted unanimously condemning global money power and calling for liberty restoration and self determination. Leaders prepared to press for public ownership and broader worker control as the party reorganized.
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Associated Press
Chicago
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Wisconsin
Farmer-Labor Party
United States
Pisteicantes
Dudley Field Malone
ME Conference Appalachee Ends In Georgia Meeting
The Athens Conference of the Methodist church adjourned at Apalachee after selecting Mount Pleasant church in Oglethorpe County as next year s meeting place and reelecting Dr M G Slaughter as lay leader. Mount Pleasant will mark its centennial during the conference. Delegates paid tribute to Rev J W M Morris on his ninetieth birthday with a dollar per year gift. Delegates elected to the North Georgia Conference include Ruby Anderson Athens M A Pharr Washington W C Merritt Greensboro Dr M G Slaughter Athens E W Knott Apalachee C W Crook Athens F Cox A H Minter. Alternates are Eddie Burt Crawford R Mott Smith Washington J M Sanders Mrs J F Davis Sharon. Rev Marvin Twiggs of Madison closed the conference presided by Rev G F Venable with a sermon on securing Inbotera for the Kingdom of God.
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The
Methodist Church
Apalachee
Mount Pleasant
Oglethorpe County
M. G. Slaughter
Mount Pleasant Church
J. W. M. Morris
North Georgia
Eddie Burt
Crawford
R. Mott Smith
Washington
J. M Sanders
J. F. Davis
Sharon
Marvin Twiggs
Madison
G. F. Venable
World cotton scarcity warned by trade official
Secretary J A Todd of the Empire Cotton Growing Committee warned the Textile Institution that a global shortage of cotton is likely soon. He urged developing new sources and expanding substitutes while noting U S and continental demand will grow as wages rise, with little relief for five to ten years.
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Boll Weevil
America
Temperance and Longevity Tale From Rev Morris Birthday
Rev J W M Morris 90, oldest active Methodist minister, plans to live to 100. He credits temperance, avoids tobacco and overwork, and dedicates his home to the Lord in Athens as friends attend his birthday services. Authorities note his long life and continued pulpit presence.
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J. W. M Morris
South Lumpkin Street
Morris
United States
Cotton Progress Report Shows Moderate Heat Across Belt
The Department of Agriculture reports good progress in cotton growth across sections of the belt. Conditions are generally moderate with steady development and prospects improving as weeks pass, though some areas remain variable.
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Associated. Press
Department of Agriculture
Allies weigh Ruhr occupation over coal demand in Paris dispatch
A Paris dispatch reports the Allied Supreme Council may demand Germany supply two million tons of coal monthly as part of war indemnity. If Germany refuses, occupation of the Ruhr could begin Friday. The German delegation is to meet at noon tomorrow to respond.
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Resolute Handicap Ruling Shifts America’s Cup Race
New York July 14. The race committee announced a seven second handicap for the Resolute due to the challenger's greater spread of yachts. A second announcement granted a request for another measurement. The race will proceed with the new handicap and may extend to tomorrow’s second measurement.
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Cuivass
Constitutional amendments move through Georgia legislature
The Atlanta house committee on amendments reported favorably a bill to abolish county officers fee system and switch to salaries by general law. A second amendment on appointing top court judges by the governor with senate consent was also approved. Senate debate centers on a referendum approach and tactics in the house to block passage.
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Final tax reform push sails for passage in Georgia House
In Atlanta July final effort by Representative Arnolds and allies aims to push through some form of tax reform before adjournment. The measure backtracks on a previous plan to empower the legislature to classify property for ad valorem taxation. If not rerouted by rules and shelfed, the session may adjourn with no action and raise questions about a fall special session to address the state’s finances.
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Rotary Club Plans Entertainment for Summer School Girls
The semimonthly Athens Rotary Club meeting praised recent work and outlined plans to entertain twelve hundred plus Summer School girls. Leaders expect a high quality event with singing, music, and a program at the school, date to be announced next week.
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Callaway Grocery Hosts Barbecue at Watson Springs
Mr. Lee Callaway of Callaway Grocery Co announces a barbecue at Watson Springs on Saturday at p m for all employees and many customers. The event aims to foster company ties and feature local vendors and attractions.
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Watson Springs
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Athens
Caroli
Watson's. Sprig Fond
House Invites Farm Bureau Man To Speak To Them
Atlanta July 14 A resolution adopted by the house invites Y W E Strathgs vice president Farm Bureau Federation to deliver an address to a joint session of the legislature during his Georgia tour. Representative Jackson of Jones introduces a resolution on woman suffrage. The governor of Vermont is praised for declining to call an extra session to ratify the Susan Anthony Federal amendment. The resolution was tabled for one day.
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Anthony
Faction Seeks Fund Apportionment in Clarke Case
Judge Cobb rules on emergency versus lawful use of a $1,769,967 public fund in Clarke. The dispute centers on apportionment among parties and the fund’s intended purpose amid legal questions.
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Clarke
Georgia Court to Rule on State Auto Tax Fund Use
The fight over a 1.75 million dollar motor vehicle tax fund moves from the General Assembly to Clarke County Superior Court. Judge Andrew J. Cobb will hear a mandamus petition July 31 seeking to compel the Georgia Highway Commission to apportion or disburse the funds as required by law.
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