Congress Chiefs Realize Crisis Is At Hand
A political clash over labor and railroad policy unfolds as Congress faces powerful union pressure for government purchase of railroads. Senators and representatives debate industrial freedom while President Wilson’s authority is scrutinized in a tense crisis shaping lawmaking. Page 2. Cohome 6.
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Avery
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Cummins
Senate Committee
Congress
América
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Europe
Bamio
Allie Beebeng
Women Indorse Demand for Registration Funds
The central committee of women citizens demands receipt of funds paid by women to Tax Collector Harris for the city democratic executive committee. A mass meeting at the Auditorium adjourned without a vote on how to spend the registration money, amid mutual charges of bad faith. Eleanor Raoul presided and warned Harris of personal responsibility for the funds. a resolution was adopted endorsing the women’s position with later action to be decided. Continued on Page 9, Column 2.
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Luecien Harris
Woen
Myra
Charles
Goodman
Eleanor Raout
Narmontoua
Preste Raoul
Harris
Raoul
Democratic
Georgia Tech wins push for $125000 engineering building funds
A report details Georgia Tech securing passage in the house appropriations committee for a $125,000 grant to complete the mechanical engineering building. Dr. Matheson urged that space is vital to protect government equipment and support the school’s manufacturing interests, despite earlier committee resistance.
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Hougeor
House ‘Appropriations Committee
K. G. Matha
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Matheson
Georgia
Georgia House Debates Uniform Time Bill Amid Strife
The Georgia House debated a measure to adopt a uniform time statewide. Judge Covington opposed the bill, arguing it would be a nullity once passed, while supporters led by Mr. Barnes urged consistency and rejected interstate commission overreach. Debate spanned morning to afternoon with broad legislative intent to standardize time.
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Colduitt
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Harris to Retain Registration Fund Until Settlement
Fragmented OCR notes indicate Harris will retain the registration fund until a settlement is reached. The Central Committees of Women and Democratic executive members discuss the matter, with attendance by Mrs. Beaumont Davison and others. Details appear to be partially obscured, but the fund’s disposition remained unsettled as City Hall proceedings continued.
Grain Values Plunge as Wheat and Corn Collapses
Prices on the Chicago Board of Trade tumbled amid speculation over government policy for the 1919 domestic crop. Wheat slumped sharply while corn fell about 32 cents a bushel, triggering widespread unease as traders anticipated a government decision and a potential shift in labor disputes. Weathered reports about a Washington conference and labor pay caused further market confusion.
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Chicago
Attorta
Board of Trade
Wilson
Rail Paralysis Threat Shrinks Rail Service Across Southeast
A mass meeting urged arbitration as passenger trains threaten shutdown. Mayor Key pressed for action while Winchell travels home amid thousands of shopmen defying injunctions. Officials warn of near complete paralysis if repairs and inspections stall, risking famine and commerce.
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Key
Winchell
Grand Lodge
Atlanta
Washington
Viscount Uchida Denounces Shan tung in Senate Talk
London reports quote Viscount Uchida, Japan’s foreign minister, denying a claim to any rights over Shan tung. He says Japan will not press for territory but seeks peace with China, awaiting ratification of the Versatile treaty and pledges to honor its China pledge at the earliest possible time.
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London
Viscount Uchida
Forelan
Japan
Forelen
Mithaneddon
China
Local hotel men push $35,000 reunion fund drive
Rotary veterans reunion fundraiser progress update shows about $25,001 in committee hands with a goal near $60,000. General Nathan B for rest and Dr M Ashby Jones co chair an important meeting to organize efforts. Teams have spent two days canvassing in support of entertainment and veteran entertainment needs.
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Son
B. Nevinaboke
Wnol
Mia Fund
Abbott Is Galled Knave and Fol
A heated hearing in the coastal plains agricultural station debate featured insults between participants. Senator J J Brynt attacked President Abbott of the Georgia Land Owners association while Senator Flynt warned of possible state control and shifts affecting the Griffin station.
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J. J. Flynt
Corminxton
College of Agriculture
Ialpee
Flynt
Griffin
Government acts to curb food costs and price wheat
Federal agents ordered to target hoarding and regulate prices as Washington moves to reduce the cost of living. Director Julius Barnes of the grain corporation vows to maintain the $2.26 per bushel government guaranteed price, with adjustments if market conditions justify. Special probes are set to assess wheat production and supply outlook for North America, Europe, and beyond.
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Wilson
Congress
Department of ‘Sistice
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Grain Corporation
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Weather Prophecy Forecasts Showers and Thunderstorms
Forecast predicts showers and thunderstorms with possible later storms. Weather office cautions for local area. Temperature ranges expected near normal with variable wind. Rainfall totals in past 24 hours show minor deficits and occasional showers for the period.
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Thoreday
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