Norris Candy Plant Expands on Peachtree Street Atlanta
The Norris Candy company leases the Grant Goldsmith building on Peachtree Street and adds three stories to its five story factory, expanding from 30 000 to 125 000 square feet to meet rising demand. The move includes new office space and connects to the Goldsmith Grant building by bridge while Kelly-Springfield Tire occupies part of the structure. The expansion reflects Atlanta's growing manufacturing leadership with a major office and factory modernization. The Murray Auto Parts Company plans a Cincinnati relocation to Atlanta creating 150 skilled jobs with a 100 000 dollar investment. The new plant will produce auto bodies and sheet metal work at the Oakland Avenue site, increasing local employment and industrial output.
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Norris Candy
Peachtree Street
Atlanta
Norris Candy Company
Grant-Goldsmith
Peachtress Street
Hudson Motor Company
Atlantas Company
Kelly-Springwell Tire Company
Ada
Goldsmith-Grant
Goldsmith Grant
Kelly- Springfield Tire Company
Norris Company
Dixon Crucible Company
Hood Tire and Rubber Company
Norria Company
Norris
South
W. J. Lowenstein
Frank E. Lowenstein
L. Norrie
Max M. Lowenstein
Coca Cola plans major reorganization to boost world sales
Coca Cola plans to reorganize into a new $26 million Atlanta based corporation to extend Coke sales worldwide. Major stockholders, including the Candler family, would exchange stock for cash and new stock while officers stay in place. An option to sell stock to a New York syndicate remains valid until August 28, requiring all stockholders to agree.
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C. Caddler
Coca- Cola Company
Atlanta
New York
Comanys
Ita
Forca
Candler
Coca‘Cola Company
B.C. Alston
Guaranty Trust Company
Chase National Bank of New York
Candier
Aged Marietta Woman Murdered In Home Assault
Miss Julia Green, 65, died on the operating table at Dr C T Nolans sanitarium after an assault at her Waterman Street home. No suspect yet. Neighbors recall her kindness to schoolchildren and that only 1.26 was found in a purse. The killer likely entered to rob Miss Green who lived alone and valued education and culture.
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Marietta
Julia, Green
C. T. Nolan
Green
Waterman Street
Miss Green
Hfe
Judge Green
Blue Ridge
Postal Company Cuts Wire Rates
New York July 31 The Postal Company announces a 20 percent rate cut on telegraph lines once government control ends at midnight. Western Union keeps post April 1 rates, saying they cannot see improvement. Clarence Mackay stresses rates align with Burlesons policy while warning expenses may force changes. Newcomb Carlton notes a potential long term rate war and avoids predicting further reductions amid rising costs.
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New York
Postal Company
Western Union
Burleson
Clarence H. Mackay
Postal
Newcomb Carlton
The
Macka
Patna
Fifa
Capital Removal Battle Returns in New Form in Georgia
A joint resolution introduced in both Georgia houses seeks a two fold referendum at the next general election. One question asks voters to accept Macon Bibb county’s offer of 8 000 600 and Tatnall Square for capitol and location. The other seeks approval to keep the capital in Atlanta with a 2 million dollar appropriation for repairs land and a new governor’s mansion.
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Tom Conner
General Assembly
Macon
Georgia
Senate
James A. Dixon
Dixon
Bibb County
Tatnall Square
Matiaton
Atlanta
Bep Fowler
Senate Committee On
House
Bale
Floyd
Gann
Williams
Walton
Rogers
Hilbert
Trade of England Facing Disaster in Labor Unrest
London reports a deepening industrial crisis with mass strikes across Lancashire and Yorkshire, paralyzed docks and looming general actions. Premier Lloyd-George blamed for politicizing industry. police strike threat adds to tension as railway, bus, and transport workers consider a general stoppage. Lord Askwith accuses the premier of political interference in industrial matters. Continued on page 4.
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England
London
Associated Press
Great Britain
Lloyd- George
Lancashire
Yorkshire
Liverpool
Stardpont
Triple Alttanra
M Hars
Strika
Pol Ee
Shortt
Lord Askwith
George Ranken Askwith
Twilight Senators Agree on Reservations for League Pact
Seven Republicans allied with the league back a defined set of reservations aimed at middle ground to win ratification. The group seeks a separate resolution to interpret these points, while debates over Shantung and alien property rights continue in Washington with administration allies pressing for timely action.
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Senate
League of Nations
League
Republica
A. Mitchell Palmer
Wilson
Versailles
Germany
White House
Monroe
McCumber
North Dakota
Foreign Relations Committee
McNary
Oregon
Cummins
Iowa
Colt
Rhode Island
Kellogg
Minnesota
Spencer
Missouri
Len- Toot
Wisconsin
McCumber-McNary
Andertelnen
Fifteen Year Old Girl Slays Young Sloan Black at Elberton
In Elberton Georgia Sloan Black nineteen is dead from a pistol wound and Fatty Craft eleven is jailed on murder charges. Craft confessed to shooting Black after a late night quarrel at Black's home. The boy’s father woke to find his son dead and authorities say Craft’s revolver was used.
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Sloan Black
Elberton
Fatty Craft
Young Black
Arouha
Hody
Ofelock
Atewult
Black
Walter J. Hodges
Su Perior Court
Tae
Heta
Automobile turns over killing boy in Athens county crash
An eight passenger car traveling fast on Lexington road near Athens flipped after hitting a sand bar. Walter Wright, seven, son of Arthur G Wright, was fatally injured. Driver Arthur Wright and passengers Obagon McIntyre and Peter Wright were seriously hurt and hospitalized.
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Athens
Lexington
Arthur G. Wright
Jackson County
Walter Wright
Arthur Wright
Obagon
N. McIntyre
Peter Wright
Te Tnfuries
Universal Military Training Bill Proposed by Kahn in Congress
Julius Kahn and the Military Committee introduced bills for universal military training for all males reaching 18, with authority for the president to call service from ages 18 to 45. The plan includes months of training, reserves for five to ten years, and compulsory national service in emergencies, aiming to fit postwar reorganization and avoid a repeat of German militarism. Continued on Page 4, Column 3.
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The
Military Committee
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Washington
Congress
Senate
Chamber Tain
Military Affairs Committee
House
Juline
Bose
Army
Navy
Hater No Xahn
League of Nations
United States
Fhence EE
Life of O Henry to Be Published in Constitution
The Constitution will publish Sunday for the first time life stories of O Henry and Al Jennings. The piece follows two famous Americans who fell to disgrace but redeemed themselves, detailing their prison years, friendship, and eventual rise in stature. It highlights Henry the writer and Jennings the reformer, noting their shared prison origin and enduring bond.
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Constitution
al Jennings
Henry
Ylg State
Oklahoma
C. Henry
Tisse Two
Congress Seeks Curb on Soaring Prices Amid Crisis
Washington July 31 Congress moves to curb profiteers as high living costs threaten stability. Palmer led cabinet conference with Glass Wilson Houston Redfield Colver and Murdock to map steps to reduce costs while Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers pressed Wilson for action. House measures target production costs and wheat sales at world market price, signaling new push to lower prices.
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Pablo Ledger
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Nving
League of Nations
Dom
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Palmer
Glass
Wilson
Houston
Redfield
Colver
Victor Murdock
Federal Trade Commission
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Treasury
Leffingwell
Representatirea
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Dea
White House
House
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
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