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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
11
In anticipation of freight congestion Purity Market states it has purchased several cars of meat including bacon dry salt meat and lard. The cars are in town some have been unloaded in warehouses and coolers. The firm will sell at previously asked prices as long as stock lasts and will not raise prices despite meat scarcity or wholesale price advances.
A list of Purity Market Co addresses spans multiple Georgia locations including Highland Avenue Ponce de Leon Avenue Peachtree Street Broad Street Houston Street Whitehall Street Mitchell Street Oak Street and Capitol Avenue in Decatur and Gainesville noting numerous street addresses and city names. The compilation includes 19 Peachtree Street 26 W Broad Street 487 Capitol Avenue and 195 Georgia Avenue among others.
The letter states the railroad shop employees must be represented by their accredited officers and the authorized organization, as wages and working conditions are handled only through designated officers. It notes strikes and loss of organizational authority block any decision, and that talks will occur only after workers return to work and recognize their union.
President Wilson calls for immediate return to work and national support for wage discussions. Director General Hines informs unions that the railroad administration will address wage questions once employees resume duties, aiming to halt sporadic strikes and stabilize transit.
The Lyric theater presents Love's Folties as the week’s finale vaudeville, drawing three large crowds. Worhs amorous trio hibbert malle Leroy Mabel Hart Florence Henry and cor Dany perform a witty dialogue, with comedy and a spicy Quixy Four number, plus final newsreel pictures.
Testimony before the committee cited drastic rent jumps nationwide with Atlanta listings ranging from 25 to 450 dollars monthly. Mrs. Murphy recalled rent rising from 16.82 to 30.72 in a year, while others reported 20 to 106 percent increases. Pastors and workers described pressure on families, including a household with nine children facing eviction or higher rent as wages stagnate. The hearing urged rent relief and invited rental agents to participate in solutions.
The French government awarded the Croix de Guerre to a Georgian recipient Lahdelot Rip for wartime service. The report notes the honor was conferred in Washington in April, with official confirmation from French authorities.
Gallagher reports testimony by counsel for railway brotherhoods during a five hour appearance. He alleges systematic plundering by private rail interests and urges a national conference on railroad control to democratize industry. A coalition of labor leaders invites broad participation ahead of congressional hearings.
James Edward Addicks, Delaware financier and three time U S senate hopeful, died in New York of heart disease. Born in Wilmington, he built wealth via gas ventures and early factory deals, later seeking a senate seat through costly campaigns. His Delaware vote control efforts and eight year fight for office are noted in this obituary.
A fragmented clipping notes political defeat in Virginia with references to election outcomes and local political figures amid unclear context. The brief hints at a contest or ballot result impacting days or time references, leaving key names and places unreadable.
The United States Attorney calls for prompt investigation and prosecution of hoarding and price manipulation under the peg law. Officials warn that persons who withhold necessaries or trade in large quantities risk heavy penalties and imprisonment up to two years. Citizens with knowledge of violations are urged to report immediately.
Wilkes superior court paid tribute in open court to Hon Samuel E H Sibley of Union Point after his appointment by President Wilson to the new federal judgeship for the northern district of Georgia. The court adopted resolutions praising his character and congratulating him as he leaves for federal duties.
Washington, August 7. House Judiciary Committee investigates imprisonment of Edward Leech, editor of The Memphis Press, for alleged contempt of court stemming from an editorial. Resolution introduced by Rep Baer of North Dakota requests action. Mosquito bites and malaria tonic ad inserts appear in the text.
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