Indications of Hope for Averting Nationwide Strike
Reports from Washington and New York indicate efforts to avert a railroad strike amid Senate hearings and a proposed eight hour workday bill. Officials warn the nation faces traffic paralysis without a settlement, while embargoes threaten freight and perishable goods nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern Railway
FEF
Railroad Brotherhood
Congress
Wilson
Brotherhood
W. G. Lee
Senate Interstate Commerce, Committee
House
Senate
New York
New York City
Crowd Seizes Sheriff to Force Disclosure in Lima
In Lima Ohio on August 30 a mob of about 8000 men captured Sheriff Hley and dragged him to the public square. They placed a rope around his neck and threatened to hang him unless he shared the hiding place of Charles Daniels, a negro held for assaulting a white woman. Daniels had already been spirited away and the sheriff fled town by auto to reveal the fugitive.
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Lima
Ohio
Hley
Charles Daniels
Giant sea plane given try out in Potomac flight
A giant seaplane with a sixty foot wingspan and 2000 pound dead load capacity, powered by two 160 horsepower gasoline motors, was preliminarily tested today over the Potomac. The craft, designed by naval constructors, was built at the Washington navy yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Potomac
Naval Constructors
Washington Navy Yard
Athens Man Named Umpire by Court
Judge C H Brand appointed Thomas H Dosier Jr as umpire in the Southern Railway land dispute over a land strip between Duluth and Norcross in Gwinnett county. Verner asked 5000 dollars for the strip while the railroad deemed it exorbitant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Brand
Thomas H. Dosier, Jr
Southern Railway
Brand
Young Athens Lady Will Now Study Law
Miss Sara B. Nixon of Athens, long time stenographer in Judge EB Lumpkin’s law office, is studying law and plans to take the bar exam after completing her reading. She has followed the recent measure allowing women to practice law in Georgia and will pursue admission to regular practice, having served for years as a commissioned notary public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara B. Nixon
EB. K. Lumpkin
Athens
Georgia
Athens Welcomes Fortson Family From Washington
Mr and Mrs T E Fortson and their daughter Misa Mildred have moved from Washington to Athens and will reside here long term. Fortson is father to Col Blanton E Fortson of Athens. The family is warmly welcomed and will soon have a residence on Milledge Circle. European traffic may continue briefly as coastwise lines announce embargo plans if strikes occur.
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T. E. Fortson
Misa Mildred Fortson
Washington
Fortsons
Athens
Mr. Fortson
Col
Blanton E. Fortson
Milledge Circe
Mallory, Clyde
Morgan
Superintendent of Jefferson Schools Resigns Position
Jefferson Georgia August 30 44 Prof W T Foster resigns as superintendent after two years and accepts a similar post at Ocille Ga. The community expresses universal regret and wishes him success. Foster praised as a leading educator and strong public servant involved in civic improvement and local lectures.
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Jefferson, Ga
W. T. Foster
Ocille
Foster
Martin Institute
Prof Merrill Returns After Months Absence
Prof Frederick Merrill of the State Normal School faculty returns to the city with Mrs Merrill after weeks in South Georgia at his old home. He was ill for nearly two months with general nervous breakdown but is improving and on the way to recovery and activity.
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Frederick Merrill
State Normal School
City
Merrill
South Georgia
Boifeuvillet
Harris
Valdosta
John T. Boifeuillet
House of Representatives
London
England
Col
Bolfeuillet
Col. Bolfeuillet
South Georgia State Normal School
Cotton condition drops sharply amid drought and boll weevil damage
The Journal of Commerce reports cotton condition at 64.9, a 10.4 point slide since the last report dated July 23, due to drought in August and heavy boll weevil damage. Data from over 2,000 correspondents shows a 42 rating, down from 74.4, with ten states showing notable declines including Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas, while Tennessee and North Carolina show slight gains.
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Journal OF Commerce
Saya
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Tennessee
North Carolina
Florida
Missouri
Total
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised By Athens Resident
Athens readers are urged to try Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain, dull loins ache, urinary issues, and dizziness. A local resident, Mrs. Louisa Smith, reports relief after using the product bought from Smith & Bros. Drug Store. Price 50 cents. available at all dealers. FosterMilburn Co. prepares in Buffalo, N Y.
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Athens
Doah
Louisa Smith
Doan
Smith & Bros
Fifteen Thousand Troops Ordered From Border States
Washington, A 30. The War Department issued orders for the return to mobilization camps of fifteen thousand national guardsmen off the Mexican border. General Funston was directed to release one regiment each from Louisiana, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Missouri, and one from California, Oregon, and Washington, with two regiments from others as specified.
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Washington
War Department
Funston
Louisiana
New York
New Jersey
Illinois
Missouri
California
Oregon
Great Conference of Clarke's Farmers Tuckston Yesterday
A Clarke County farmers gathering near Tuckston drew about 150 participants to discuss cultural and allied topics. Speakers included O Kelley F D Tuck T W Morton James W Morton George H Thurmond John J Wilkins C W Crook J T Pittard Harold Hulme M P Jarnigan and J G Woodruff, focusing on silage value and farm management. The meeting was a palpable success with lively discussion and practical farming insights.
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J. G. Woodruff
Clarke
Oconee Counties
Solicitor General Gamble Addresses Western Circuit
Col John B Gamble solcitior general of the Western circuit issues a public statement to White Citizens defending multi term service and urging support in the September 12 election. He cites Judge Brand and Judge Russell terms, notes past defeats, and pledges to uphold court sentences while opposing prison board or governor interference. He explains inability to meet voters due to an ongoing case in Dereon and references the Athens Trust & Banking Company collapse and its impact. He asks Western circuit voters to back his reelection and to allow him to continue enforcing law and protecting liberties.
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John B. Gamble
Western Circuit
Brand
Russell
J. Tribble
Clifford Walker
Walker
Georgia
Pris
J. W. Griffin
Dereon
Griffin
Athens Trust & Banking Company
Governor Harris Reaches Atlanta For Brief Stop Before Forsyth Tour
Governor Harris set a record day with eight speaking dates, rushing through breakfast at the terminal to sign bonds and warrants, pass requisitions, and direct state matters before catching a train to Forsyth for another five speeches in one day. The busy official, nicknamed the Old Gentleman, showed relentless pace as he juggled executive duties during a strenuous itinerary.
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Atlanta
Harris
Forsyth
Executive Department
Dorsey Campaign Rally Scheduled in Moss Auditorium
The Dorsey club announces Hon. Hugh Dorsey will address voters in Moss auditorium Monday night at eight o'clock. A brass band and large turnout are anticipated as Georgia gubernatorial campaign speeches wind down with visits across Carrolton Newnan Savannah and Atlanta.
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Dorsey Club
Hugh Dorsey
Moss Auditorium
Dorsey
Atlanta
Georgia
Mr. Doteey
Cam Carrolion
Newnan
Savannah
Benson Promoted to Admiral in Navy
Washington reports Rear Admiral William Benson chief of naval operations promoted today to the rank of admiral under the recent naval bill passed by congress. The change comes amid Benson’s vigorous, upbeat mood as he tours commitments, telling supporters that his elevation makes him feel powerful and glad to be with his people.
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Associated Press
Washington
William §. Benson
Naval Operations
Congress
Romania invades Austro-Hungary along extended front
London reports Romania’s invasion stretching from Petroseny to Kronstadt with mountaineous fighting and bombardments by Austro-Hungarian ships and Romanian coastal batteries. Romania claims near Kronstadt, while Bulgaria, Turkey, and Greece react as war widens. Greek army remobilization is discussed and Hindenburg reshuffles Austrian command in the Volhynian front.
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Associated Press
London
Rumania
Austo-Hungary
Petrosseny
Orsovo
Gyergyo
Kronstadt
Danube
Iron Gate
Glurevo
Rustachuk
Bulgaria
Bucharest
Austria
Transylvania
Serbia
Turkey
Romania
Constantinople
Macedonia
Lake Ostrovo
Drama
Greece
Paris
Besa Pasha
Galoniki
Athens
Reuter
Venizelos
von Hindenburg
Zurich
Switzerland
Fubillov
Volhynian
Friedrich von Bernhardi
Germany
Compromise Reached in Federal Court Case in Athens
Before Judge N L Hutchens of Lawrenceville who came to Athens yesterday morning to try the case a compromise was reached on the federal court matter of E H Crook trustee re W F and C B McHugh The dispute concerned a convenance The defense was handled by E R Lambert and J S Grant with plaintiff represented by Lewis Russell of Winder and F Shackelford and Hubert M
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N. L. Hutchens
Lawrenceville
Athens
E. H. Crook
Re. W. F
C. B. McHugh
E. R. Lambert
J. S. Grant
Lewis Russell
Winder
F. Shackelford
Hubert M
Cure for Cholera Morbus from Chamberlain's Remedy
Mrs Gidney Simmons of Fair Haven endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera Morbus and Diarrhoea Remedy. She recalls her seven year old son cured in infancy and notes others in her family benefited from the medicine for bowel troubles with good satisfaction.
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Chamberlain
Colle
Gidney Simmons
Fair Haven
Collee
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Ripley
Santa Fe Road
Ato Fance
Jefferson Schools
Prof. Merrill
Tuckston
G. Woodruff
John .B
Gov. Harris
Benson
Austro-Hungary
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