Monroe Doctrine Again to the Fore in Treaty Talks
Washington August 13 Associated Press reports a shift toward reservations in the peace treaty. Republican lawmakers expect about twenty Republicans and administration Democrats to form a two thirds coalition for ratification. The program aims to protect the Monroe Doctrine, ensure domestic control over issues, amplify withdrawal rights, and fortify congressional power on peace and war under article ten.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Congress
Lettish Nation Secures $60 Million Food Loan From Allies
The Lettish government has arranged a $60,000,000 loan with Moscow to pay for food received from Allied nations. The Associated Press reports the move on August 13 from Jandon.
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Associated Press
Jandon
Moscow
Lettish
Torriea
Rumanians Drive Believed A Plan To Halt Merger
Dispatches from Budapest indicate that Romanian moves into West Hungary near the Austrian border are viewed as driven by fear of uprisings, rather than to stop Austrian troops from seizing the region, influencing vote in the area.
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Associated Press
Nerlin
Hidapest
West
Hungary
Gasoline sale restrictions lifted in Atlanta and Sharps
Mianta Aug 13 The mayor lifted all restrictions on gasoline sales in Atlanta and Sharbs today due to a more favorable outlook and improved railroad situation.
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Associated Press
Mianta
Atlanta
Forty Executed After Mexican Mutiny Plot
Associated Press report from El Paso dated August 13 states unconfirmed Teporia in Chihuahua City claims 40 people were executed following the discovery of a mutiny plot at a federal garrison last week.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Teporia
Chihuahua City
Big Record Made In Pictures For Yanks
Washington reports 160 miles of motion picture negatives and 60 miles of motion picture negatives plus over 47,000 still pictures for army activities were produced during the war. Baker asked Congress to authorize selling surplus negatives by the War Department.
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Washington
Baker
Congress
War Department
War Department Surplus Food Prices Plunge in Government Reductions
General H L reports a setback as price lists delay for Athens sale of surplus goods. Government cuts reduce twelve items including corned beef and bacon with new per can and case prices. Officials foresee further declines if retailers drop quotes nationwide.
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Athens
Liberty Bonds Stolen Worth 223000 In New York Heists
Bonds valued at 223000 were stolen yesterday from two brokerage firms in New York. Messengers entrusted with the bonds disappeared after the thefts. Richard Whitney and Company received 175000, while Simons and Slade held the remaining sum.
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Associated Press
New York
Iberty
Richard Whitney
Company
Simons
Two Workers Shot After Strike at Keystone Plant
In Peoria Illinois on August 13 two Keystone Wire and Steel Company workers were seriously injured when gunfire erupted as rioters and strike deputies clashed at the plant. A watchman was shot in the back by snipers amid the unrest.
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Associated Press
Peoria
Ilx
Keystone Wire and Steel Company
Austria Battles Against Revolt Demonstrations Mount
Berlin reports Vienna says all Austrian armed forces protest alleged monarchy moves. Soldiers rally before a parliament building urging republican form. Similar demonstrations spread through country districts.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Vienna
Austria
Strikers Ignored Hines Declares In Letter
Washington August 13 no dealings with representatives of railway shop men now striking will be had by the railroad administration Hines replied in a letter to former Senator Lewis of Illinois who telegraphed the administration in the interest of strikers. Mr J F White and Miss Mary and Fannie Sue White of Daniela ville were among shoppers in the city yesterday.
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Associated Pr
Washington
Hines
Lewis
Illinois
J. F. White
Mary and
Fannie Sue White
Danielaville
Odd Fellows Plan Next Meeting In February Here
Athena to host the fourteenth division of the International Order of Odd Fellows in early February after a divisional gathering in Pocataligo. More than 1,000 members attended, with Athens delegates sending 35. The event included a morning session, barbecue, and a secret afternoon meeting, and organizers voted to bring the next two day convention to Athens.
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Athena
Pocataligo
R. J. Smith
T. H. Robinson
Jake Joel
Athens Division
Crand
Odd Fellows
Athens Odd Fellows
Maintenance for State University increased $30,000
In Atlanta the House and Senate worked through conferences on bills including a new highway department a motor vehicle license bill and a railway salary plan. They agreed to higher salaries for the railroad commission members and resolved eleven budget disagreements. The University of Georgia and Georgia Tech received appropriations, with adjustments to agriculture and other programs. A controversial school fund proviso prompted a conference move.
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Atlanta
House
Senate
Highway Department
C. Brown
Railroad Commission
Georgal Tech
College of Agriculture
G. N
Agricultural Department
University Hospital
Augusta
State Board
Dorsey
Conference Committee
Knight
Lankford
Toombs
Holder
P'Clpal
Wifgl
Allen
Pruett and
Pittman
Carswell
Messrs
Hamilton and
Bill 10 Revolutionizes Criminal Law in State Passes
Special to the Banner. Atlanta Aug 13 The senate and house clash over appropriations and salary bills as the indeterminate sentence bill clears the chamber forcing juries to set minimum and maximum punishments. The measure aims to overhaul criminal practice with prison commission oversight and varying post sentence terms. Debate splits lawyers, while other bills alter railroad commissions salaries and tax schedules. The session extends into the afternoon with no end in sight.
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Senate
Glenn
Nix
Fowler
House
Jim Flynt
Prison Commission
Criminal Law
Municipal Trolley Control Is Backed
Washington August 13 municipal ownership is the only solution of the American street railways problem. Private line control has broken down and urban transportation must be treated as essential public service, not for private profit, says Delos F Wilcox New York franchise expert before the federal electric commission.
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Associated Press
Washington
Delos F, Wilcox
New York
Federal Electric Commission
Profiteering Bill Passes In England
London report says the House of Commons adopted an amendment to the profiteering bill after a heated debate. The board of trade would fix wholesale and retail prices after investigation by a vote of 132 to 95.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Board of Trade
Georgia Sees Record Propositions From Southeast Exhibit
The Southeastern Exhibit Association reports Georgia is financially stronger and full of live manufacturing openings. A.E. Clarke, association president, says a field staff will cover every county with justified prospects, with sixty six counties surveyed already and more to come to reveal statewide needs and opportunities. Local counties like Athens plan mass meetings to capitalize on the survey findings and attract investment.
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Southeastern Exhibit Association
Georgia
Southeastern Association
Athena
E. Y. Clarke
Clarke
Imass
Athens
Treasury savings certificates offer new U S opportunities
Athens bankers report the Treasury introduces $100 and $1,000 registered Savings Certificates as safe, growth prospects with no periodic interest, full maturity value, and contingent withdrawal on written demand. Prices advance monthly. buy now at banks, trust companies, post offices, or Federal Reserve Banks via War Savings Stamps.
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United States Treasury
Athens
Treasury
United States
United States Treasury Department
Treasury Savings
Federal Reserve Banks
Liquor Seizure Ties to Ohio and Pennsylvania Trucks
Cleveland reports nine men arrested and $10,000 worth of liquor seized after a Department of Justice agent stopped two trucks near Youngstown transporting liquor into Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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Cleveland
Department of Justice
Youngstown
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Government moves to seize surplus food in storage
Chicago targets food hoarders as prosecutors seek writs to seize cold storage supplies and curb profiteering. A retail grocer in Binghamton was fined 500 dollars for sugar price abuses. Palmer pushes food control act with penalties including 5000 and two years imprisonment for violations. Over 1 million eggs seized in Chattanooga signals new government action against hoarders. Federal condemnation of assets planned for September 12. Plumb plan seen as a Soviet step toward railways under state control.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Washington
Palmer
Binghampton
Agriculture Committee of
of Congress
Jonas
Chattanooga
Tenn
Morris and Company
United States District Attorneys Office
House Interstate Commerce
Stephen Mason
National Association of Manufacturers Today
Japanese official named ambassador to Washington
San Francisco Aug 13 K Shide heran vice minister of foreign affairs of the Japanese cabinet has been appointed ambassador to Washington to succeed Viscount Ishi according to cable advices from Toglo to a local Japanese language paper.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
K. Shideheran
Washington
Viscount Ishi
Toglo
Dr James C Morris Loses Granddaughter in New York Crash
Dr James C Morris of Birmingham Alabama learns of the death of his granddaughter Mrs Willis B Zink and serious injuries to his daughter Mrs R E Browne after an automobile breakdown near Mamaroneck New York. The family is with Browne as doctors fight for her life and the Browns express grief.
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James C. Morris
Birmingham
Ala
Willis B. Zink
R. E .Browne
Marmaroneck
N. Y
Morris
T. W. Reed
Mamaroneck
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Valdosta
Representative Knight
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