Would Make U. S. Bully Is Claim In Shantung Row
Washington reports that Senator Hitchcock and President Wilson foresee rapid ratification of the peace treaty in September while Senator McCumber presses to overrule the foreign relations committee amid fears the Shantung amendment would place the United States in a bully role toward Japan. Senator Borah voices doubt Japan will honor its pledge to return Shantung to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
China
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
McCumber
North Dakota
Senate
Shantung
Japan
Cee
Borah
Reorganization Proposed for Confederate Veterans Sons
Hon John W Bale of Rome division adjutant of Georgia Sons of Confederate Veterans will address the public at city hall on September 4. The meeting aims to reorganize the Sons of Confederate Veterans in the city and Floyd county. J F Rhodes of the city is named assistant division commander to help. Bale, a former Floyd County legislator, represents the state order. The reorganization grants a one cent fare to the Atlanta reunion, likely the last for veterans. The hour is 8:30 p.m.
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John W. Bale
Rome
Georgia
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Ots and Daughters of Veterans
Sons of Confedesite
J. F. Rhodes
Bale
Floyd County
Atlanta
Textile Clash at Bibb Mill Plants in Macon GA
In Macon Georgia on August 26 clashes between union and non union textile workers erupted at Bibb Mill No 2 and riots by strikers and sympathizers occurred as operations were attempted at both plants. Seven women were arrested amid the disruption. Workers at the Manchester mills were also called out, totaling about 1000.
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Macon
Bibb Mill No. 2
Bib Mi! No. 1
Manchester Mills
Railroad shopmen vote on Wilson wage proposal
Associated Press reports that railroad shopmen nationwide begin voting on whether to accept the president’s plan for no general wage increases until the government shows it can control high living costs. The outcome may affect other unions and broader wage demands.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Washington
Good Roads Bonds Delivery Planned Within Month
Clarke county good road bonds will be delivered to the county commissioners within the next month and likely in about three weeks. The Continental Trust Company of Macon confirmed the bid yesterday via telegraph and the commissioners have approved the transaction.
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Clarke County
Continental Trust Company
Macon
Recruiting Reopened in GIY for Overseas Forces
Athens resumes enlistment for the American Expeditionary Force in Europe with infantry and signal corps opening. Only white men may apply per circular 924 W. D. 1919. Recruits can enlist for one or three years, or reenlist for one year if previously served. Recruits will be sent to overseas replacement depot at Camp Meade after furlough. Telephone operators repairmen radio operators and linemen are in demand.
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Athens
Europe
Infantry
Signal Corps
Smith
F. C
Army
Shackleford Building
W. D
Camp Meade
Honduras revolt is wiped out by official sources
San Salvador Aug 26 The rebellion in Honduras has been put down according to advices from official sources in Honduras.
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Honduras
Associated Press
San Salvador
Licensing measure rejected by house committee
Washington August 24 by unanimous vote the house agricultural committee tonight rejected the Moses amendment. It would have extended licensing provisions of the Kenyon packers regulation bill to cover all enterprises doing any interstate business regardless of commodities or circumstances.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Agricultural Committee
Moses
Kenyon Packers Regulation
Hines May Testify In Coal Hearing
Witnesses at the senate interstate commerce committee hearing on rising coal prices pressed for action. Director General Hines was named for testimony as railroads struggle with low production and car shortages alongside labor issues.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Frelinghuysen
Hines
Round Trip Air Boat Is Completed
Mineola New York August 26 Lieutenant M J Plumb landed here this afternoon making the first aviator from Mineola to complete the round trip to Toronto in the international aerial derby Toronto August 26 Major R W Schroader the first aviator to compete the round trip starting from Toronto landed there this afternoon
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Mineola
N. Y
M. J. Plumb
Toronto
R. W. Schroader
Foronto
Clarke county adopts cross city high school entry plan
Clarke county boards announce that all Athens city students may enter Athens High School grades with minimal tuition for maintenance. A truant officer will be hired to enforce the new compulsory attendance law limiting state aid without a truancy officer. Board sets September 3 opening, appoints Lester A. Hall to lead the manual draining department, adds Sue Virginia Exam and Martha Anderson to staff, and accepts two resignations.
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Clarke County
Athens
Board of Education
Clarke County Educational Board
Athens City
City Hall
Lester A. Hall
Sue Virginia Exam
Martha Anderson
Sapelo Treator
Marie Newton
Bond
Athens Post Office Faces Lock Box Shortage Amid Growth
Postmaster cites three hundred additional lock boxes needed as Athens population surged. Delays stem from union disputes and railroad stoppages, worsening delivery. University of Georgia students surrendered 125 boxes. current demand pushes rentals toward 1,100 as capacity expands.
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Athens
Wilson
Trafic
University of Georgia
Popular New Treasury Savings Certificates Draw Demand
The new 100 and 1000 dollar Registered Treasury Savings Certificates attract strong demand in Atlanta with the Feder al Reserve reporting rising orders. Bought this month at reduced prices, 100 dollar certificates cost 83.80 and 1000 dollar certificates cost 838. The government registers ownership, offers five years of interest or full repayment on ten days notice, and banks have quickly invested the limit.
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Atlanta
Treasury Savings
Federal Reserve Bank
Silas W Davis
Federal Reserve District
Banks
Athens Citizens Back Campaign for Agnes Scott
J. R. McCain of Agnes Scott College organized a district committee in Athens to raise the remaining $125,000 needed for a $500,000 endowment drive. The General Education Board offers $175,000 on condition of a $325,000 raise. trustees place $100,000, Atlanta adds $100,000, with Athens leading the local effort. Local leaders include C. H. Newton and F. J. Orr among others, joined by a women’s committee and alumnae supporters.
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J. R. McCain
Agnes Scott College
General Education Board of
New York
J. K. Orr
Atlanta
Athens
C. H. Newton
F. J. Orr
Joel A. Wier
C. A. Rowland
Thos. Comer
Capt
J. W. Barnett
J. M. Hodgson
W. W. Scott
W. J. Abney
Agnes Scott
Americans to flood Britain with cars in coming months
London reports a large influx of American motor vehicles into Great Britain may reach about 5000 units including passenger cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles. Import quotas based on 1912–1915 averages are proposed as a temporary equity plan, with 1913-origin firms favored yet new importers considered.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
American Chamber of Commerce
Board Trade
America
Board of Trade
Selectmen In Siberia Are Not Forgotten Says Mr Wilson
President Wilson supports plans to withdraw drafted men from the Siberian expedition and replies to Fred McIver who leads an organization pressing for their release. He discusses treasury savings certificates or $100 war savings stamps, noting each family or firm member may hold this amount.
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Siberia
Mr. Wilson
Associated Press
Washington
Siberian
Wilson
Fred McIver
Treasury Savings
Mexican forces claim rescue of missing U S aviators in California
Colonel Hipogito Barranca of Mexican forces reports discovery of Lieutenants Waterhouse and Connelly, two missing American aviators, alive in Lower California. Mexican cavalry escorting the aviators toward the border according to a captain’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Associated Press
Hlentro
Cal
Hipogito Barranca
Lower
California
Lleutenants Waterhouse
Connelly
Lower California
Army aviators plan stunt show in Athens field visit
Two or three U.S. Army aviators will tour Athens early next month to perform air stunts over the city as part of a recruiting drive. Lt Kennedy, from Atlanta recruiting district, met Mayor Erwin and the chamber of commerce to secure support and a landing site at John Booth field above the Sandy Creek bridge. The plan hinges on chamber backing and a letter to Atlanta, with Ben Epps’ airplane taxi venture to hold the field until October.
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United States Army
Athens
A. M. Kennedy
Atlanta
Banner
Air Service
Kennedy
Bailey
Sentative
Erwin
Chamber of Commerce
Johnson
Winterfield
John Booth
Sandy Creek Bridge
Ben Epps
Booth
Epps
Bna
U S Steel Chairman Refuses AFL Arbiter Meeting
New York Aug 26 Chairman Gary of United States Steel Corporation refused to meet a committee from the American Federation of Labor appointed to organize steel workers The committee is authorized to call a strike August 30 if demands fail Gary said he would consider the statement if it is put in writing to the corporation
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Associated Press
New York
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
American Federation of Labor
Wrangling Over Pact Delays French Treaty Ratification
Paris Aug 26 The first day of debate in the French Chamber of Deputies failed to advance ratification of the Peace treaty as only three of 31 scheduled speakers were heard. If the current pace continues the treaty likely will not be ratified before September 6.
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Associated Press
Paris
French
Chamber of Deputies
Charlotte Guarded After Riots In Central City
Charlotte, N C Aug 26 Two hundred militiamen and 300 armed citizens guard the city after riots left three dead. A special coroner was appointed for investigations and post mortems were held. Inquests set for Thursday.
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Associated Press
Charlotte
N. C
Coroder
Belgian Senate Approves German Peace Treaty
Brussels reports the Belgian Senate unanimously approved the peace treaty with Germany, matching the House of Deputies ratification on August 8, as war ends move forward.
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Associated Press
Brussells
Germany
Chamber of Deputies
U Sends Men to Silesia to Aid Plebiscite Effort
Washington officials announced a decision to dispatch additional troops overseas, likely to Silesia, to support the plebiscite effort. The move follows renewed recruiting for overseas service with a call for telephone operators and line men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Silesia
Wilsons Planned Trip To Pacific Coast Imminent
Washington notes President Wilson plans a Pacific coast trip in the peace treaty effort. Officials say he is likely to depart by mid September to review the Pacific fleet at San Francisco.
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Wilson
Pacific Coast
Associated Press
Washington
San Francisco
Georgia Man Had Quite a Siege
J H Martis of Mount Vernon Georgia describes a severe siege of stomach trouble and systemic weakness after hospital stay. He credits Ziron with restoring strength, nerves, appetite, and overall health, noting yellow skin and poor appetite before use.
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Georgia
J. H. Martis
Mount Vernon
Gaenya
Army blanket sale in Athens halted after rapid run
About 1500 dollars worth of United States army blankets were bought in Athens in three days, roughly 350 blankets sold by Postmaster Tucker who also handled foodstuff sales. Sale paused due to railroad congestion and possible Mexico-related concerns. Authorities in Atlanta halted blanket distribution while suspending disbursement for possible trouble. Nearly two thousand dollars of goods sold, with hundreds of pounds of canned goods remaining.
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United States Army
Athens
Tucker
Rucker Uat
Atlanta
Mexico
Jerusalem Surrender to British Credited to Yankee Photographer
New Wilmington Pa Aug 16 The city of Jerusalem was surrendered to the British by a Yankee photographer acting for the Arab mayor after weeks of bombardment Captain Wendell Cleland a former New Wilmington resident said he had served as a Red Cross worker in Egypt The mayor with a team of donkeys and a white flag led the procession until two British soldiers halted them The American then informed the Tommies he had the honor of surrendering the keys of the city to the British government General Allenby rode into Jerusalem two days later and the surrender was announced to the world.
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Associated Press
New Wilmington
Jerusalem
Wendell Cleland
Egypt
Red Cross
Cleland
Hache
Allenby
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