Duty of Nation to Insure Soldiers and Dependents
W. G. McAdoo argues for a war insurance bill to support wives and children of drafted soldiers, asserting the government must provide indemnities, disability benefits, and re-education. He warns that without such protections, exemption claims will rise as families face poverty while the nation funds the draft. He stresses morale, duty, and the need to treat soldiers and families with generosity and justice.
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W. G. McAdoo
the Treasury
Congress
America
Republc
Jess
Prem
Government War Insurance for Soldiers at Cost
A prowar proposal urges the government to provide life insurance for service members at cost, arguing private insurers charge prohibitive rates. It contends government insurance would reduce overhead, support families, and reflect national duty to heroes, offering assured benefits rather than contingent pensions. The plan aims to protect dependents and honor soldiers who risk their lives.
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Army
Congress
United States
America
Seventy Three Held in Oklahoma Anti-Draft Riots
McAlester Okla Aug 15 Seventy three men alleged to be implicated in recent anti draft rioting in central Oklahoma were ordered today held for the federal grand jury after preliminary hearing before the United States commissioner Charges against twenty seven others were dismissed.
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McAlester
Okla
Oklahoma
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Saddlers Charged With Being Trust
Washington enforcees alleged combination tortific competition charged against the Wholesale Saddlery Association of the United States and the National Harness Manufacturers Association in a federal trade commission complaint. The groups are accused of pressuring manufacturers to shun competitors and legitimate dealers.
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Washington
Wholesale Saddlery Association of the
United States
National Harness Manufacturers Association
Federal Trade Commission
The Logical Man for the Senate
Albany Herald argues Georgia should unite behind William J. Harris as the logical successor to the failed Hardwick bid. The piece warns against splitting the anti-Hardwick vote and touts Harris, a Washington insider with Census and FTC leadership, as best positioned to defeat Hardwick and aid national and Georgian interests after World War II.
Petition Pardon for Mrs Godbee in Georgia
Atlanta report details a pardon petition for Mrs Edna Perkins Godbee serving a life term for the killing of her former husband Walter G Godbee in Milledgeville The effort is backed by Mrs Josephine Woodson McDonald the Richmond County House member and first woman to hold a Georgia House post Her active involvement helped gather names from both houses and officials before adjournment for clemency consideration by Governor Dorsey.
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Atlanta
Edna Perkins Godbee
Walter G. Godbee
Milledgeville
Dorsey
Josephine Woodson McDonald
House of Representatives
Richmond County
McDonald
Georgia
House
Mra. Godbee
Harris Seen as Best Georgia Senate Pick by This Paper
The Reporter, unaffiliated in partisanship, argues William J. Harris is the most capable and available choice to succeed Senator Hardwick. Harris, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, is praised for his democratic ideals, mass appeal, and lack of factional ties, though factions may try to claim him.
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United States
Georgia
United States Senate
Hardwick
William J. Harris
Federal Trade Commission
Lectee
Woodrow Wilson
Bill” Harrin
Washington
Clerical Work Helps Georgia Legislature End Session
In Atlanta, Aug. 18 and 24 reports praise Clerk E. B. Moore and Secretary D. F. McClatchey for smooth House Senate cooperation that saved time and moved final legislation. The piece highlights William J. Harris as a strong potential U.S. Senate candidate amid Georgia pride and nonpartisan service to the state.
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Autanata
House
Senate
E. B. Moore
Two Mexican Boats Wrecked in St Louis Fire
Two steel boats bought by the Mexican government for light house duties were destroyed in a sequence of explosions in St Louis. About twenty people were injured and losses are estimated at seventy thousand dollars. A cigarette site sparked a fire in one engine room while the other boat ignited during firefighting efforts. Captain Gerard was hurled high into the air.
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St. Louis
Gerard
Big Definite Piece Work For Red Cross
A cabled appeal from Major Grayson Murphy urges immediate shipment to France of one and a half million knitted mufflers sweaters socks and wristlets. The Red Cross mobilizes all chapters under a decentralized plan to meet the need before winter and to aid refugees and repatriates. The War Council funds malaria prevention at Columbia cantonment with a $10,000 grant and a comprehensive campaign to drain water and educate locals.
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France
American Red Cross
Grayson M. P. Murphy
Murphy
Switzerland
Woman's Bureau
The
Red Cross
Florence M. Marshall
Liberty Loan
War Council of the American Red Cross
Columbia
Gorgan
Canal Zone
J. A. le Prince
Public Health Service
Columbia Cantonment
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