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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1919
Page
14
The debate centers on inflation of currency and high prices across goods moved interstate. Senators McKellar and Myers urge investigations into supply, hoarding, and profiteering, with calls to deflate currency and regulate prices through new committees and bills.
Washington August 1 After sixteen years in the house Representative Asbury F Lever of the seventh South Carolina district formally presented his resignation and retired to become a member of the federal farm loan board
A. K. Roberts of Rocky Ford Alberta reports strong results from Tanlac after stomach trouble and nervous exhaustion. He gained sixteen pounds in sixty days, sleeps well, has a restored appetite, and no more dizziness or constipation. He says a doctor advised Tanlac and it has exceeded expectations. Sold by leading druggists.
Griffin and Spalding county board of trade hosted the sixth annual dinner at Hotel Griffin with a large program and record delicacies. Lewis H. Beck presided and welcomed visitors as speakers urged better roads and education, capital removal debate continued, and progress on roads, schools, and agriculture was praised.
Wilson urges Congress for aid amid high prices. Cabinet members and officials meet to discuss measures to relieve ordinary citizens. A new member, Junilus Barnes, may join as discussions consider selling wheat at market price. Officials weigh freeing wheat to curb flour prices and reduce prices across staples. The Justice Department plans full enforcement to stop extortion in neo caparies.
Hundreds of Atlanta’s colored citizens welcome the opening of Ashby Heights, a new 9-date and beautiful residential area on Ashby and Hunter streets. Large graded lots, paved streets, water and sewage disposal, and proximity to educational institutions mark the development as an ideal home site for Black residents.
Washington rate causes dominate debate as Senate and House consider remedies to rising prices. Senator Kirby proposed a maximum price law 25 percent below market. Senator McKellar urged a bipartisan study committee on high cost. House members Igoe Huddleston backed federal price oversight and a five year national trade commission. Representative James urged President to buy and sell essentials at reasonable prices. Kirby blamed government policy for profiteering and wartime price fixing.
A New York dispatch lists numerous Georgia servicemen returning from overseas service. Names include private and corporal ranks across Atlanta Athens Macon Augusta and other cities with units cited and hometown addresses.
Brookville Indiana August 1. W It R Hays chairman of the republican national committee will not be a candidate for the republican nomination for governor of Indiana. He will continue to give his undivided attention to the national chairmanship. Mr Hays in a brief statement announced his decision here.
Duluth and Superior are not involved as dock men in Ashland Wisconsin Escanaba and other ore forts went on strike today over ore handling and shipping. The action pauses loading at multiple ports affecting shipments and maritime operations across the region.
A silver service was presented in the Capitol to Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas by Fort Worth's First Baptist Church. Speaking at the ceremony, Congressman Lanham praised Sheppard for leading prohibition efforts, while W D Upshaw lauded his moral leadership and dedication to God fearing governance.
London reports a completed negotiations for a new commercial treaty between the United States and the United Kingdom. The text will be laid before Parliament soon, though U S officials deny knowledge of any such accord.
J H Martin of Mount Vernon Georgia describes a hospital stomach illness and severe weakness followed by rapid recovery after taking Ziron a tonic advertised as a perfected iron and strength formula. He credits renewed strength improved nerves and overall tone to Ziron and urges others to consider it when missing vigor.
Cordele Ga August 1 Special The land clearing special train with stump pullers for a farm land demo tour was postponed to about September 1 due to manufacturing equipment delays. J C Williamson and Farm Agent Turner in charge stated equipment unavailable for start tomorrow. Edward S Keeley aged 61 former US sugar board official and ex CMStP railway traffic chief died today in Summit N Y hospital from peritonitis after appendicitis operation.
Anniston Alabama August 1 Jenifer furnace town gains electric light system after the rebuilding of the Jenifer furnace. Starting up the furnace spurs local building and growth. Local officials announce new utility service and outlook for Jenifer.
United States Railroad Administration announces schedule change for Hendersonville and Lake Toxaway. Trains Nos. 5 and 8 will run extended service on Wednesdays and Saturdays during August and September, departing Hendersonville at 10 40 a m and arriving back at 4 25 p m.
Shipping notices show passage options from New York to Liverpool Southampton Plymouth Cherbourg and Glasgow to Atlantic routes. Varying ship names include Mauretania Caronia Gaxonia Columbia Pannonia Scindia with dates in August September and October.
The Fulton superior court term ends Friday after Judge John T. Pendleton grants 60 divorces. Fred Norbeck, a vaudeville artist, is granted divorce from Florence Norma Norbeck, citing habitual drunkenness. Ida Thompson is granted divorce from Fred J. Thompson on grounds of non support and cruel treatment.
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