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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1919
Page
1
Union leaders announce a nationwide strike from July 15 to 17 demanding retroactive wage increases to 80 cents per hour, affecting about 20,000 Southern workers and all rail roads serving Atlanta. Officials dispute local figures, but confirm widespread shop walkouts and disrupted service across multiple lines and yards.
Johnson hears tales of nightly revelry and disorder at the Volunteers of America headquarters at 98 Metropolitan Avenue. Neighbors allege officials live luxuriously while inmates receive little, and the hearing continues with a decision expected today. Detective Holley testifies he helped investigate the alleged disturbances.
Alabama legislators adopted a joint resolution noting unrest in northern cities and urging peace between races. Introduced by Rep Dickson of Jefferson County, the measure expresses concern over race riots in Washington and Chicago and calls for amity in the south.
Atlanta reports outline a city wide drive to raise $60,000 for Confederate veterans reunion funds. On Monday 100 Atlantians will canvass business and residential districts, with a mass meeting at the Auditorium planned for 0 o clock. Donations from morning canvassing and luncheon subscribers will be announced, followed by continued fundraising and an all able program at the mass meeting. General Nathan B. Forrest has been in city for talks with the committee.
The Constitution Philadelphia Ledger reports that President Wilson cites 217 U S citizens killed in Mexico since Porfirio Diaz, noting a Tampico area murder by a man in Carranza army uniform. William Gates of Baltimore testified before the House Rules Committee as an expert on Mexican affairs.
Atlanta report notes cotton jumped 145 points about 7.2 dollars a bale as government crop estimates astonished traders. New York and New Orleans markets rose solidly, with New Orleans up 156 to 200 and New York up 180 to 142 points. Crop condition rated at 67.1 with yield estimated at 11,016,000 bales, prompting expectations of further rises.
C Hunter Raine president of the Merchants Bank of Memphis was convicted of fraudulent breach of trust regarding a multi million dollar affair. He was sentenced to serve from one to ten years in prison.
President Wilson and advisers push to cut living costs by weakening wheat prices. Government kept wheat high to shield farmers, now seeking a billion dollar subsidy to lower the price and trigger a general drop in food costs. Cabinet and lawmakers face bitter fights as administration reviews laws for rapid action.
Acting mayor told the health board Friday that the sea ice situation in Atlante is worsening, drawing numerous consumer complaints. He will seek a council investigation and present the plan to the council Monday afternoon. Continued on Page TM 6, Column 5.
The Goldsmith Grant Co plans to remain in its current quarters for four months longer with an option for a five year renewal. It may seek new charters within two years and four months, but may extend stay if space remains adequate for its growing business. The Norris Candy dean notes no impact on current occupants for at least two years and four months, with possible renewal up to five years thereafter.
Washington August 1 Developments in government efforts to cut living costs include the House deferring a five week recess to consider railroad wage demands while the Senate debates costs and delays action on the Myers resolution. A three member committee began work on reducing expenditures and a resolution to probe shoe prices was favorably reported. The Brotherhood of Railway Conductors met with President Wilson on wages as Congress introduces measures to ease living conditions.
Washington August 11 a new labor crisis from high living costs presses for $800 million yearly wage increases. President Wilson, after extended talks with Director General Hines, urged Congress to drop five week recess and consider a commission to set railway wages with mandatory decisions affecting rate increases. The move shifts rate questions to Congress, linking wage hikes to higher transportation charges and the cost to consumers.
The narrative chronicles how ex bandit CH Henry and Al Jennings met inside a penitentiary, became close friends, and emerged to build careers in literature. It notes their bond, shared journey into the sunlit world, and the lasting impact of their collaboration and resilience. It also advertises Captain Eddie Rickenbacker and Maria Botchkareva features in the same issue.
Weather data fragment shows inconsistent terms and missing values. Contains scattered notes on temperatures and rainfall with unclear units and dates, lacking coherent figures or locations.
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