Union Leaders Vote 10 Accept Under Protest
United railway unions meeting in Chicago on July 22 accepted the wage decision under protest, fifteen of sixteen unions voting to renew the case before the Railway Labor Board. The Brotherhood of Railway Telegraphers referred the award to its members with a strike proposal.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Railway Labor Board
Timothy Shea
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Brotherhood of Railway Telegraphers
Gompers Opposes Railroad Wage Increase As Unnecessary
Washington July 22 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor said the railroad wage award disappoints workers but likely won’t trigger a strike. He argued the rate rise is unnecessary if railroads were operated more efficiently, and noted workers may feel morally bound to accept the award despite objections.
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Washington
Bail Labor Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alfred L. Thom
Railroad Executives’ Association
Washington, D. C
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompera
Candidates Must Pay Entry Fees August 15
Atlanta notices by Chairman James J. Flynt and Secretary Hiram L Gardner warn that under State Democratic rules the deadline to pay entry fees and file petitions for state offices voting in September primary expires August 15 at noon. Entries must be posted with Secretary Gardner in Eatonton.
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Atlanta
James J. Flynt
Hiram L.gardner
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Gardner
Eatonton
Emory President Prospects Stir Georgia Normal and Industrial
Atlanta July 22. Unconfirmed reports say Prof M M Parks may assume Emory University presidency. He has not resigned from Georgia Normal and Industrial College, and trustees accuse him of antagonism toward other education leaders and meddling in college governance and Legislation.
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Atlanta
Emory University
M. M. Parks
Georgia Normal and Industrial College
Parks
G. N
I. C
Georgia, Normal and Industrial College
Park
Professor Parks
Senate
University of Georgia
Gober
Parka
Mystery pest defies cotton in Georgia crop
Mr. W. T. Freeman of Oglethorpe County reports a new brown insect on cotton stalks that resembles potato bugs. The pest bores squares and blooms and is said to be universally fatal to the cotton, with large areas in Oglethorpe and neighboring counties infested. An entomologist at the State College of Agriculture has advised him on the insect.
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Georgia
W. T. Freeman
Oglethorpe County
Banner
Freeman
Oglethorpe
State College of Agriculture
Cut Shamrock's Handicap on Today's Cup Race
In Sandy Hook July 22, tomorrow's race will feature Shamrock IV giving Resolute a six and four minute time allowance because the challengers use a smaller club top-sail than before.
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Shamrock
Associated Press
Sandy Hook
Thomson Wins in Million Dollar League Half Season
Thomson led the early season then slid before a two week surge to take first place in the Million Dollar League half season standings. Washington defeated Thomson 3 1 in a late game, Madison beat Washington 2 1 in a closing thriller, Elberton won a ninth inning rally over Madison 5 4, and Monroe beat Winder 3 1 in the opening second half games.
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Thomson
Madison
Washington
Elm
Washingtonites
Pet Thomson
Winder
Elberton
Ald
Monroe
Lbertor
W. Smith
Thrasher
Hope
Bacon
Gibson
Wiliamson
Ngon
Young and Roberts
Goat
Cochran
Buncum" Morris
R. H.E. Monroe
Morris
Clements
Higgins
Harper
Knight Battle Over Legislation Ends With Walkout
Atlanta July 22 After a three day fight the Georgia House failed to pass the Knight resolution for immediate distribution of the two million dollar automobile tag fund. A walkout followed as the substitute measure was debated and defeated, leaving the bill in doubt and expected to be taken up again next week. Strong parliamentary confusion blamed for the outcome amid partisan wrangling over highway funds and the motor vehicle act.
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Atlanta
Knight
Representative Knight
Coont
J. W. Quincey
Lasseter of
Dooly
Lassater
Highway Department
Quincey
Dorsey
Lasseter
Wireless phone takes message from England
St. Johns N F July 22 Experts from the Marconi Wireless Company conducting long distance wireless telephonic experiments announced yesterday they heard messages from the Chelmsford Station near London over two thousand miles away They recognized the voice of Captain Bound former in charge and identified several words but could not pick up any connected sentence.
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Associated Press
St. Johns
N. F
Marconi Wireless Company
Chelmsford
London
Captain Bound
Kiwanis Pledges 600 For Athens Playground Work
The Kiwanis Club of Athens held a luncheon meeting endorsing the Athens park project led by the Legion and aimed at a lasting memorial. Members pledged to raise at least 600 dollars and to actively participate, with a committee to coordinate efforts, as Miss Wallace and Miss Dawson described local playground plans and Red Cross support. The next meeting is scheduled for the following Thursday.
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Kiwanis Club of
Athens
Fon
Vaa Sin Thae
Park Project
Allen Fleminist
Legion
Meadow
Wallace
Red Cross
Misa Dawson
A. 8. Parker
Citizens’ Committee
Charles BE. Martin
Fortson
Miss Wallace
Max Michael
Join White Morton
W. T. Forbes
Michael
Forty Two Die As Mexican Boat Sinks Off Macatlan
San Diego July 22. The Mexican power schooner Jecks capsized and sank at night off Macatlan Mexico with forty two lives lost. The word came via the motorship Jeanette R. from the scene.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
Jecks
Macatlan
Mexico
Jeanette R
Harding Address Displeases Pro and Woman Party
Senator Warren G. Harding's acceptance speech on prohibition draws sharp critique from Virgil G. Hinshaw, head of the Prohibition National Committee, who calls the stance "entirely unsatisfactory" to the Prohibition Party. Lincoln, Nebraska dispatch notes vague issue positions and dissatisfaction from reform factions.
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Harding
PRO and Woman Party
Lincoln
Neb
Warren G. Harding
Virgil G. Hin
Shaw
National Committee
National Woman's Party Presses Harding on Ratification Aid
Representatives from the National Woman's Party visited Senator Harding seeking aid to complete the suffrage amendment ratification. Allen Paul, noted as a party supporter, said he refused in his acceptance speech to commit support.
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Marion
National Woman's Party
Harding
Allen Paul
Harding Promises Early Peace and Unified Government
Warren G. Harding, in accepting the Republican nomination, pledges peace by congressional resolution and a future association of nations with sovereignty intact. He calls for a party-led government, increased production, industrial peace, and co operation with veterans, railroads, and farmers, while supporting suffrage ratification and a strong navy. The speech advocates collective bargaining for farmers and constitutional restraint on world entanglements.
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Harding
Marion
Congress
Warren G. Harding
League of Nations
Republican Party
League
Wilson
Senate
Watkins Chosen by Prohibition Party After Bryan Refusal
Watkins nominated for the presidency by the Prohibition party on the second ballot at a Nebraska convention following William Jennings Bryan's formal rejection of the nomination. Bryan reiterated his refusal tonight as the party urged the League of Nations and reform.
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Associated Press
Watkins
United State
Prohibition
Hte
Willam Jennings Bryan
Bozeman
Jennings Bryan
Prohibition Party
Bryan
Biem
Bryan Ie
Pacer Miles
Bryan Refuses Nomination Amid Prohibition Debate
A Democratic convention ballot failed to nominate after hours of speeches. Aaron Wix led with 85 votes, R. H. Patton and Dan A. Poling followed, while Bryan sent a telegram declining to leave the party. Prohibitionists adopted a platform endorsing prohibition and varying views on the League of Nations.
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Ap Orient
Bryan
Haere
Cauchste
Aaron
Wix
Ohio
R. H. Patton
Dan A. Poling
New York
C.A. Randall
California
Prohibitionista
Ona
League of Nations
Anti-Saloon League Will Endorse No Presidential Candidate
The Anti-Saloon League of America will not endorse any presidential candidate this year and will publish compiled facts on each candidate’s prohibition record and stance. After an all-day session with state branch superintendents, the executive committee said the league will take a direct role in voting for Congress and that this policy will continue as long as liquor interests try to nullify the eighteenth amendment.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Anti-Saloon League of America
Gary Says Prohibition Aid to Industry in View
Robert H. Gary issued a statement on the eve of sailing for Europe, asserting prohibition aids to industry and economy. He warned of a world supergovernment forming and urged vigilance against threats to independent American eminence and influence, noting Senate Republicans halted barter of independence.
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Yorks
New York
Robert H. Gary
Europe
Rie
Republic
Senate
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Legion Park Memorial
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