Rail workers accused in Macon of broad theft conspiracy
Trial in Macon reveals a widespread scheme by railroad and express employees stealing from trains across cities from Jacksonville to Savannah. Confessions show thefts ranged from a ten penny nail to automobiles, tires, cigars, groceries and clothing, with through traffic on New York to Atlanta lines heavily affected. Government raids were blamed, but officials learned the thieves carried out the crimes, warranting severe punishment to deter others and protect the public.
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Macon
Railroad
Express
Jacksonville
Savannah
New York
Atlanta
John Burroughs Dead
Announcement of the death of naturalist John Burroughs drawn wide sorrow among readers and Athens residents who recall his visit to Dr. R J W DeLoach at the State College of Agriculture. He lived for others, loved nature, and wrote to comfort and inspire.
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Tse
John Burrougs
Athens
R. J. W. DeLoach
State College of Agriculture
Burroughs
Lfe
John Burroughs
War Finance Conference Aims to Improve Southern Cotton
The War Finance Corporation calls bankers of the Southern states to Washington on April 4 to discuss plans to aid farmers and improve demoralized commercial conditions. The aim is to secure reasonable cotton prices and protect producers in these troubled times, with hopeful prospects for an arrangement that benefits the 1920 crop.
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War Finance Corporation
Se ‘Tern
Washington
Plan to Aid Cotton Farmers and Bankers Proposed
The piece argues cotton prices are below replacement value harming farmers and lenders. It urges immediate action by War Finance Corporation and the president to devise a plan to relieve stagnation, restore normal business, and prevent further losses in the cotton belt states.
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War Finance Corporation
Ding
A Verse And A Violinette March Forth To April
A playful verse by D. G. Bickers reflects on March and April. It contrasts spring’s arrival with wintry weather and notes how March gives way to April in a light, rhymed meditation on seasons.
The Opposers Debate and Discuss
Truth summons a strange group of defenders named Debate and Discussion and Honest Doubt. Error relies on Prejudice Secrecy and Dishonesty. D. G. B. presents a critical contrast between rational argument and misleading bias.
Answers to Yesterday's Kwiz Highlighted
A fragmentary quiz key lists questions and partial answers on biology, language, and history. Items include fly eggs, emeritus title, pulse as seed, Ole Bull, material friability, sacred Egyptian cat, gun metal alloy, lunar distance, Earth size relative to Moon, plus questions on funny bone, sage, saga, Sir John Franklin, bonbon meaning, Farley’s work, farthing value, currency, Aral Sea, and examination.
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Ole Bull
Pennsylvania
John ‘Franklin
Farrley
Ar Sea
No Fatigue for Buses Men in Business
A critic argues that chronic fatigue among busy executives is self inflicted by overwork and laziness. He says many so called business leaders avoid self care, live in a tired routine, and mistake fatigue as an inherent business flaw. Regular work and light exercise are presented as remedies.
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Neas
Dan Patch
A. International
Louisiana
Hodgson-Comeer Co
Athens
Georgia
Chamberlain's Liniment Promises Relief for Rheumatic Aches
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's Liniment as excellent for rheumatic pains. It recommends massaging affected parts twice daily for surprising relief.
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Chamberlain
Child labor and home work impacts in Georgia cloth trade
The report details earnings, hours, and hazards of home work in the Georgia clothing industry. It notes average family income around 48 dollars yearly, over half of children earning under five cents per hour, and many working after school or nights. Home work disrupts schooling and endangers health due to disease in homes. Manufacturers consider half-time curtailment and potential factory readjustments if bone work ends. Weather and cotton market notes follow, with New Orleans spot prices around 11.50 cents and Georgia products urged.
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Gouree
Exerus
Echoas Alli
Devenanys
Washiorton
Genert
Portons
Texas
South Carolina
Georgia
Memphis
Arkansas
Confessed Murder by Birmingham Man in March
A Birmingham man alias Ambry Carrelt confessed to the murders of J. J. Bourgoulos, 72, and Lacey Mirphree, 15, after returning from Chattanooga. He admitted stealing a suit, hiding a gun and watch, and fleeing when he met the victim pair while they were returning from fishing. County Solicitor Tate reported the confession.
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Birmingham
Oh Whiteside
Ambry Carrelt
Chattanooes
J. J. Bourgoulos
Lacey Mirphree
Tate
Georgia and Yale clash at Sanford Field on Saturday
Georgia faces Yale at Sanford Field in Athens on Saturday April 2 at 2 p m. The meeting marks a key college game with both programs seeking an early-season win on the familiar turf.
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Georgia
Yale
Athens
Sanford Field
Cause of Disease by Health Commissioner in Clarke County
Health commissioner J D Applewhite summarizes Virginia State Board of Health guidance on disease causation. The piece lists sources of contagion including eye secretions mouth and nose discharges and various communicable illnesses and parasites to prevent spread.
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J. D. Applewhite
Clarke County
Virginia State Board of Health
Road Conditions Daily Report From Atlanta March 30
Daily Weather Bureau bulletin notes roads northward toward Chattanooga mostly in fair to good condition with some rough patches and minor bumps along the way. Local routes show variable surface quality and potential light congestion in higher elevations.
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United States Weather Bureau
Atlanta, Ga
Chattanooga
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