Incendiary Fire Case Trials Stir Muscogee County
Trial opens for J A Canthen and Hughey suspects charged in burning multiple churches and a Midway school in Muscogee County Georgia. Authorities vow exhaustive probe into a string of arsons that endangered rural communities and damaged public buildings valued at thousands. The community reels as threats and suspicion rise over motive and culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qa Umbus
Spe
J. A. Canthen
Hughey
Mtr Raon
Mhiscuges Eirenit
Jieg
Miscogee County
Midway
Buena Vista
Mieray
Yya Muscogee Grand Jury
McLaughlin Annou
Ted
V. 3
Cauthen
Juey
Sexr
Alabama
Georgia
Muscofee
Esperia
Campbell Farm in Newton County Sold in Ten Tracts
Covington Ga August 7 1 The R W Campbell farm near Covington containing 400 acres was sold for 19000. The property was subdivided into ten tracts and sold at auction in under two hours. Newton county shows a trend toward developing small farms. Sale conducted by Hight Realty Company of Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Speels
R. W. Campbell
Newton County
Lait Ris Realty Company
Rome Heeta
War Cripples Attack Vacation Board Over Vocational Aid
Philadelphia August 7 Hundreds of war cripples nationwide accuse the federal board for vocational education of inefficiency in retraining disabled soldiers. The Association for Disabled Soldiers Sailors and Marines cites delays no pay and favoritism toward severely injured cases. It notes only eleven men placed in employment since June 21 1919 and contrasts Australia’s repatriation department with the U S board’s record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Congress
Association For Disabled Soldiers
Federal Board
Udter
Australia
Department of Repatriation
Decatur Man Builds Wonders and Sets Farm Record
Decatur Georgia August 7 Special. William Henry Rusk, a self reliant contractor, built Rock Springs church in Cherokee county in 48 days in 1900 with $4 for hired help. He recently completed a 36 by 70 foot Decatur house for a marble company in 25 days, aided only by his fourteen year old son. Rusk also cultivated potatoes and corn on a 14 foot bed, selling slips and roasting ears for a $25 profit from the harvest. He headed a 40 to 50 man crew at Camp Gordon for ten weeks without a single oath from his workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
W. H. Rusts
Rusk
Rock Springs
Cherokee County
Tocd
William Henry Rusk
Camp Gordon
More Georgians Back From Service Overseas
A list from New York on Angnet 7 reports numerous Georgians arriving home from overseas duty. Names include Major Louis A. Faltigant of Atlanta and Lt Willem C. Kink of Ashburn, with many privates and noncommissioned officers from Columbus, Plains, Clarksville, Savannah, and other Georgia towns. The roster spans ranks from private to captain and notes postings at various camps and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Angnet
Louis A. Faltigant
Piedmont Avenue
Auisata
Young W. Peck
Within
Springs
Toe Wo Carruth
Roy C Lightfnot
Debardemben
Columbus
Cook John McCling
Plains
David Area Wrightevite
Atlanta
Dave Cat Navler
Lafayette
Haraco X
Reynolds
Reno
John Ty Chance
Satis
Harry J. Lanter
Lagrange
Jesse A. Lavtm
Cotquitt
Alston Martin
Dwuth
Henry J. Wilkes
Cobbtown
Charles R. Doraty
Fairfax
Wal‘or Polton
Trion
Suspected Bomber McGwire Leaps to Death in LA
Charles E. McGwire assistant engineer for the Los Angeles public utilities board killed himself after mounting a dramatic confrontation with District Attorney Woolwine. Officials said he was tied to the dynamiting of Oscar Lawler's home and leapt from the eleventh floor of the Hall of Records after being confronted with evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Charles "el McGwire
Municipal Department of Public Works
Thomas L. Woolwine
Hall of Records
Publi
Oscar Lawler
McGwire
Woolwine
Lawler
Los Angeles Board
Wilson to Ask Out in the Cost of Living
Congress faced quorum battles as Blanton demanded action to hear President Wilson address Congress. Prosecutions against meat packers were planned under Sherman and Lever funds laws with indictments to follow at Chicago. Federal efforts target hoarding and profiteering amid cost of living pressures.
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Wilson
House
Blanton
Nolan
California
Congress
Mr. Blanton
Republican Party
Mondell
Representative Garner
Texas
Washington
Senate
Horder
Palmer
United States
Charles F. Cline
Chicago
Department of Justice
Frank Morrinan
American Federation of Labor
White House
Hich
Federal Trade Commission
Campbell
Rules Committee
McCormick
Illinois
Myers
Montana
Judiciary Committee
Thamas EB. Wilson
Wilson & Co
Department ’S Justice
Wst
Federal Commission
Fragmentary OCR summary of a local notice
The readable text fragments show garbled strings with unclear names and events. No coherent action, date, or place can be determined from the visible OCR snippet.
Government probes five major packers in beef deals
The government claims the five largest packers shared profits and controlled cattle purchases. Attorney General Palmer will rely on charges that the five dominate the market, as special agents continue hunting profiteers. Swift & Co reported a mere one ninth of a cent per pound profit on Washington beef sold in the five weeks to August 2.
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Vier
Lve
Federal Trade Commission
Palmer
Bir
Maneral
Department of Justice
Department
Kenyon
SWIFT
Washington
Geef
Swift & Co
Senate
L . D. Weid
Series of crises faced by Wilson in Paris to Washington
The article outlines President Wilson's struggle to secure ratification of the peace treaty and league of nations. It highlights Lansing's Shantung dispute, European scrutiny of his Paris decisions, and domestic upheaval from labor unrest. It notes a shifted Washington mood and Wilson’s push for new legislation as strikes and inflation press the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Senate
Washington
Wilson-Lansing
Mr. Lansing
Paris
China
Japan
Lansing
Senate Committee On
Shantung
Wilson
Europe
Versailles
Germany
Pacific
America
Congress
D. Witton
League
Local Notice From 1919 Appears Incoherent Fragments
Fragmentary 1919 notice from Georgia Virginia area presents garbled names and dates. Readable items reference possible campaign or legal actions, with uncertain participants and unclear locations. Limited facts hinder clear interpretation of action or outcome.
Testimony on Shantung and Paris peace talks sparks Senate hearing
Secretary Lansing testified before the Senate on the Shantung decision and its impact on Paris peace negotiations. He suggested the Shantung move may have harmed China and reflected White House direction, with questions about the reasoning behind the decision and its effect on Japanese signatures to the League of Nations.
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Tul Ae Tagluadue
Daling
League of Nations
Lansing
Senate
Paris
Shantung
Johnson
California
JT. Lansing
Japan
Shantang
Ching
China
Senator Johnson
United States
Golely
Mr. Lansing
Eer Johnson
Langing
Atlanta fund drive for Confederate veterans reunion
Atlanta businessmen press a last lap in a fund raising drive for a Confederate veterans reunion. Willis leads a meeting urging co operation and pledges by Meyer Regenstein and Sam P Jones to boost subscriptions. Captain English appeals for memorable hospitality as Atlanta aims to raise 25 000 more after 35 000 already subscribed. Local figures pledge funds including the City of Atlanta and several associations.
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Willis
Wholesalers’ Association
Atlanta
Wholeagle
English
James W. English
Robert E. Lee
Captain English
Atlante
Evora
Walter P Andrews
Jack Cohen
A. J. Orme
Aga G. Candler
Joseph H. McCord
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank
Httle
Aldermanic Board
City Hall
Atlanta Hotel Men's Associate
City of Atlanta
Atlanta Clearing
Hansa_association
Atlanta Constitution
Eee
Subscriptions and Honorary Firms of Georgia Veterans Fund
A long list of subscriptions and donors from Georgia groups and veterans organizations. Names include W. White Jr, G. F. Willy, Candler, James Stoddard, George H. Evans, and many companies such as Dawson Telegraphs and Keely Co. Mentioned are trust companies, hardware firms, and local clubs contributing to a veterans memorial fund or similar benevolent effort. The item catalogs donors by department and amount, reflecting late 19th or early 20th century civic funding activity.
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Gordon Camp
F. C. Stone
W. .H. White, Jr
Wes White
G. F
Willy Oreanizalon
Wiliam Q
Candler
C. Hi
Janta
Souwray
Ais Abscelpta
Winker
Aailtiona Ears Eet
Ion ‘Tikes
Hing Beaware Companys
P. G
Bislock
Trust Comany of Georgia
McClure Ten Cent Company
A. W. Watters
John
Engen
Deck & Grege Hardware Company
John Silvey & Go
A. A. Robinson Co
Rugan-Matone Go
Nanvally & McCrea C Co
Maarsenvale
Wilson Borgeret A. Wilson
U D
Allverman’s
M. Rich & Bron. Co
John 0. Hallman
Morria Brandon
King & Spalding
Connally Peale Company
T. Weyman
A. D. Adair
Browns
Randolph & Brown
B Scott
Manny Dros
Heston
Haverty Furniture Company
Babb, Paillins & Grew
Plano
J_P Stevens
Birs
J. H. McRae
FW. X
Imback
F. H. Snook
P. H Snooki
M. McCandless
Sle Samuels
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Enon
Frik
Columbus _son
Bis Campbell
Iteile
Aiabel Normand
Kinogram
Christie
Dts A Kimball ‘Oung Te
Harold Lloyd
Jeff
Grice
Love
Ae Sharane
S. Hart
Artin Soi
War Cripples
Motion Pictures
Seville
The
Spain
Forsyth
Ethel Clayton
Wes Edi
Max Sennett
Archive
Pene i AT
WilSe
al Hussars
Hyland
House of Representatives
Homer §. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Railway Brotherhoods
Orn
Ats Rg Bevana
Atrike
Sxt
Pee Te Amerie
Arlawia
IDAY
Anand
Tom
Auante Tae Ue
Kodaks
Eastman Filma
Completa Stock Amn
A. K. Hawkes Co. Kodak Dept
Hotels and Resorts
Eeenenreneen
Renee Tern
Teeeneeeeretey
Atlantic City
Horlick’s
Lithia Springs
Austell
Chickett
Shady Lawn
F. A. Voorhees
Vynington
Ateg
Cottom
Wilt Assers
Bureau of Yoreskin
Vis
Canada
Savennah
Fumor
Southeastern Railroads
Aes Cialg
Interstate Commerce
Brenau College
Brenau
Gainesville, Ga
Washington Seminary
Peachtree Fe
Boanting Department
Ba Pearding Department
Tivera
Otra Dloes Sone
Wustra
Emma &, Scott, Erincipslé
Military Academy Junior R
Ray C. Hu
West Point Ou
Army
West Point
Mathemati Limited
Att
Sandy Beaver
Grove Park Inn
Asheville
N.C
Taylor Greens
Mount Mitchell
Biltmore Estate
Sunset Mountain
Asheville, N.C
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