Foreign Trade Conference to Discuss Rates and South Office Plans
Officials from the Commerce Department and major banks join the Foreign Trade Conference in Washington to shape a program aimed at export rate reforms and regional cooperation. George McCloud will outline the district program and cooperative offices to survey the South Atlantic states for new trade offices and streamlined services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitedates Department of Commerce
Corn Exchange Bank of Philadelphia
National City Bank of New York
South Atlantic
New York
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio—railroad
Southern
George McCloug
Washington
Bureau
Rurers
Goth
Republican Senator After Council Defense Action
By Associated Press Washington March 6 the senate adopted a resolution by Senator Smoot of Utah asking the Council of National Defense for detailed information on policies costs and financial status. The measure seeks full disclosure of government plans and expenditures to aid defense efforts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Today
Smoot
Utah
Council of Nat!Defense
Decccnet
Crooks In Atlanta Fleece Texas Man
H C Mann of Dallas Texas says an organized band lured him into a fake bucket shop on Carnegie Way Atlanta and fleeced him of 8200. He reports meeting two well dressed strangers at the terminal and Piedmont hotel who, with others, showed a brokerage style setup and a big blackboard before taking his money in Houston then returning empty handed. He asks Atlanta police to help track down the crooks and recover his funds.
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Ener
Bannet
Atlanta
Carnegie Way
H. C. Mann
Dallas
Tex
Mann
South Carolina
Nashville
Ten
Terminal Station
Piedmont
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Claims
Collaniel
Tate
Wa Dome
Sion
Houston
Texas
Keene
Carnegie
Tax on Boll Weevil Cotton Proposed by Louisiana Growers
New Orleans March 5. A resolution adopted by cotton growers and the federal horticultural board proposes a tax of fifty to seventy five cents per bale on all cotton products in Louisiana. The levy aims to fund measures to combat pink boll weevil spread in cotton zones. The plan seeks farmer compensation and coordinated state action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Louisiana
Federal Horticultural Board
Blizzard Turns Out to Sea Leaves Shipping Stranded
A storm of almost blizzard proportions swept the country from the northwest and plunged into the Atlantic, leaving a trail of stranded shipping. The Weather Bureau predicted record cold for the Atlantic seaboard tomorrow with temperatures rising in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Atlantic Seaboard
French and British Premiers Agree On Payment To Italy
Washington dispatch reports the note from French and British premiers on the Adriatic was released and confirms a proposal inviting the president to join in urging Italy and Yugoslavia to pursue a mutual agreement by negotiations. The note’s content aligns with prior London summaries and seeks direct talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Associated Press
Washington
Adriatic
London
Jugo-Slavia
Riots in Munich and Straubing Over Food Distribution
London March 6 report says serious riots erupted in Munich and Straubing over demands for free food distribution. A profiteering court arrest sparked a mob clash with troops. one person was killed and many injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Munich
Straubling
Prominent Citizens Indicted for Murder in Mississippi
In Aberdeen Mississippi on March 5 J E Marshall and his sons Charles and Felix were indicted for murder and accomplice crimes in the slayings of Robert Miller and his two children and grandchild. They were granted change of venue to Lee county and await trial set for March 23 at Tupelo under guard by state troops. The case marks an unexpected development in the murder investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Aberdeen
Mississippi
J. E. Marshall
Charles
Felix
Robert Miller
Lee County
Tupelo
Charles Marshall
Miller
J. E
Marshall
Wage Demand Committee Appointed By Railway Executives
New York March 5 The Railway Executives Association appoints a committee to confer with railroad brotherhood representatives on wages and working conditions. The committees will join a proposed joint board under the transportation act to settle wage demands at the request of President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Railway Executives Association Today
Railroad Brotherhoods
Pense
Wilson
American Held for Ransom by Mexican Rebels
American citizen Peter W Summers formerly of Paw Paw Michigan was kidnapped by Mexican rebels and held for a ransom of 1000 dollars, according to a dispatch to the state department dated March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Washington
Peter W. Summers
Ameri
Paw Paviy Mi
State Department
English heavyweight knocks out light heavyweight champion
London March 5 Joe Beckett English heavyweight knocked out Dick Smith light heavyweight champion of da in the fifth round tonight. The bout was for the championship of Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adapointed Press
London
Joe Beckett
Dick Smith
Great Britain
Recruiting Officer Stakes Aviation Trip To Palm Beach
Lieutenant Belvin W. Maynard arrived in West Palm Beach Florida in the interest of recruiting after a flight down the coast from Jacksonville. The trip took about two and a half hours and ended this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
West Palm Beach
Fla., Marché
Belvin W. Maynard
Jacksonville
Jewish War Relief Campaign Is New On
A mass meeting at the synagogue heard Col. M G Michael outline a new Jewish War Relief drive to combat hunger among over six million men women and children. Citizens should give to the local treasurer Col Max Michael with contributions matched to ability. Hunger and suffering have worsened over the past three years and relief is urged for mothers and children in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyatesners Y
M. .G. Michael
Col
Max Michael
Vice Reins in N Y Underworld Control Police Connected
New York March 6 Revelations in organized vice show a systematic collusion between police and the women of the under world. Assistant District Attorney Smith predicted that the inquiry already yielding the indictment of detective John J Gunson will involve officials higher up. He said attempts are being made to suppress the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Lexow
Smith
John J. Gunson
Bi partisan Committee Called to Meet by Hines
Washington March 5 Director General Hines will likely call the first session of the bi partisan railway wage conference to meet here next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines
Associated Press
Washington
Anglo French loan to be repaid after nonrenewal
London March 5 J Sustin Chamberlain chancellor of exchequer announced that Great Britain and France agreed not to renew the Anglo French loan issued in 1915 in the United States and were taking steps for its repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
J. Sustin Chamberlain
Exchequar
Grand
France
United States
Immediate prospects for European gold imports denied
New York on March 5 reports that foreign exchange rose today despite denials from top local and foreign interests about imminent European gold imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Comer Wife of New Senator Stricken at Home
Birmingham Alabama March 5 Mrs B B Comer wife of the new senator is critically ill at her home after an angina attack described as suffocation her condition reported as serious tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
B. B. Comer
Senators Seek Wilson Consultation Over Treaty Compromise
Washington march 6 with another failure to ratify the peace treaty looming Democratic senators planned personal talks with President Wilson before a decisive vote. They want to know how far he would go in endorsing compromise and his views on the treaty as a campaign issue if another senate deadlock occurs. Leaders from both parties might meet the president to discuss the treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Kilby appoints Comer to fill Bankhead Senate vacancy
Governor Kilby tonight appointed former Governor Comer to United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Bankhead in Alabama pending a special election in Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Kilpy
Comer
United States
Bankhead
Coal Dealers Seek Restraint on Hines Distribution
A DC equity suit filed in the District of Columbia Supreme Court asks for a restraining order against Director General Hines and the Central Coal Distributing Committee. The wholesale coal dealers claim the order is illegal and harming the coal business by interfering with distribution of coal supply.
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Associated Press
Washington
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Hines
Central Coal Distributing Committee
Islegal
Congress urged to finance flour sale loan
Washington reports five million barrels of Federal Grain Corporation soft wheat flour to be sold on credit in Europe unless Congress authorizes a fifty million dollar loan. Julius Barnes, head of the corporation, told the House rules committee he has authority to sell on credit but seeks congressional approval. He noted attempts to sell to American housewives failed as they preferred higher quality hard wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Grain Corporation
Europe
Congress
Julius Barnes
House Rules Committee
Florida Special Derailment Kills Three Near Wilson North Carolina
The Florida Special train of the Atlantic Coast Line derailed north of Wilson North Carolina injuring fifteen or more passengers. Killed were engineer Robert Wilson of Rocky Mount North Carolina and fireman George Kent a Black man. Cause unknown.
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Associated Preas
Wilson
N. C
Robert Wilson
Rocky Mount
N.C
George Kent
Atlantic Coast Line
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens in Winter
An old time patent medicine claim promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as strengthening the aged and the young against cold weather. The tonic combines iron and quinine in syrup and is advertised as pleasant enough for children. Price six pence.
No Service Today at Bible Conference
An exhausted review by The Babson Agency of Boston reports no service today as workers rest for the Bible conference. Tomorrow concludes with a rich program at First Methodist Church where Dr Kyle will discuss the Passover in Egypt titled Within the Blood Marked Door and Mr Young will sing and preach across services. Dr Evans will present Why I Am Not a Spiritualist and Beyond Grave What at the concluding service.
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Babson Agency of
Boston
Bankers of America
C. A. Rowland
Workers of the Bible Conference
Methodist Church
Kyle
Egyp
Young
Brewbytertan
First Methodist
Evans
The
Window display of silk fabrics attracts shoppers
Shoppers in the downtown district flocked to Michael's yesterday to view a window display titled as an artful assortment of silk lines including Kumsk Kumsa Dew-Kiet Indestructible Voices Pussy-Willow Taffeta and Figured Georgette. The feature draws attention as the only successful advertisement in windows or newspapers. Spring fashion enthusiasm grows though men joke about rose rope ladders and Romeos and Juletes. Prices are described as reasonably affordable, prompting buyers to consider purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael's
Mallison
Crucedale Sold to Arnold and Benton
Announcement reports the sale of Crudedale by S. M. Cruce to M. M. Arnold and D. Benton. Arnold Abney and Co. is a long established Athens firm. Benton is a respected local businessman. T. W. Peacock remains with the new firm, ensuring continuity and local confidence in the enterprise.
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Crucedale
S. M. Cruce
M. M. Arnold
D. Benton
Cruce
Peacock
Athens
Arnold
Arnold, Abney & Co
Benton
T. W. Peacock
Stomach Trouble Relief Report From Michigan Man
Theodore Sigford of Fenmore Michigan suffered seven years of stomach troubles causing pain after eating vegetables or fruit and sleepless nights. After taking Chamberlain's Tablets he can now eat vegetables or fruit without pain or restlessness. If indigestion or constipation troubles you, try these tablets. they are sure to help.
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Theodore Sigford
Fenmore
Mich
Diamond Queen Nanannaaia arian: Louis Suilid tale
Antonette Bonner known as the Diamond Queen when brought back from Paris in 1914 faced New York jewelry theft charges. She swallowed poison during arrest claiming she would not be taken alive. Police found uncut diamonds valued around 30 000 in her handbag. Kissinger, linked to the theft, was also arrested for diamonds worth 2 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Antonette Bonner
Paris
Joseph ‘B. ‘Kissinger
Lafe
Kissinger
Campaign Launched Against Cattle Tick in Southern States
Washington reports preparations underway for the 1920 cattle fever tick eradication campaign in the South. Federal and state cooperation aims to clear at least ninety tick-infested counties, with more dipping vats readied and winter operations continued where safe. Groundwork includes 33,766 dipping vats across Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina and Texas regions to begin this spring.
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Washington
United Sates Department of Agriculture
Sopes
Alabama
Arkaughs
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Missingippi
North Carolina
Ollahotha
South Carolina
Texas
North
South
American Aviators May Be Court martialed
Lieutenant G. L. Usher and second lieutenant L. M. Wolfe, American aviators, headed to El Paso after an enforced month in Mexico. A preliminary investigation will determine if their case proceeds to a court martial over their airplane law dispute. They were being escorted on the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tby
el Paso
Texas
G. L. Usher
L. M. Wolfe
Mexico
Wealthy Philadelphian On Trial for De sertion
In New York on March 6 federal Judge Hand ordered Grover Cleveland Beredell a wealthy Philadelphia youth to be kept out of military jurisdiction as he faces court martial for desertion. His attorney said the case would continue tomorrow and that he would take it to the Supreme Court and demand a trial by jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Grover Cleveland Beredell
Wsll
Supreme Court
Noted Bank Robber Caught In California
An Associated Press report states a known bank robber, once active in Girard, was captured in California after recently being jailed. Authorities describe a crude key used to exit the city prison, with the suspect scaling a ventilator to flee.
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California
Associated Press
Bery
S Bank
Girard
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Luis Suilid
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