Shopmen Return in Mass: Wage Talks to Resume
Reports from Washington say striking railway shopmen are returning to work as wage demands are set for negotiation. Director General Hines and union leaders expect to begin talks soon, with about 40,000 of 600,000 back at their posts. Peremptory orders urged rapid return, while discipline for unauthorized strikers remained unsettled. Proceedings aim to open negotiations under President Wilson’s instruction.
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Georgia Honors Sacrifices of War Dead as Assembly Gathers
The Georgia General Assembly held a joint session to memorialize about 1,700 fallen soldiers. Bishop W. A. Candee delivered the oration urging ratification of the peace treaty without delay, as lawmakers observed the solemn tribute and recognition of the nation’s war dead.
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Fifth Fight Knockout in Mississippi Governor Bilbo
Walter Dent assistant attorney general in Jackson Mississippi reports that in August Mississippi records show Governor Bilbo knocked out in a fifth fight. Authorities note the event occurred in Jackson and involved political confrontation.
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City to Buy $100,000 in Food Stocks to Avert Crisis
City council unanimously approves a Finance Committee plan to buy $100,000 in food stocks from Rogers and distribute at or below 10 percent above United States cost. Harvey Hatcher and B Graham West named to arrange sale details with Rogers stores in Atlanta, with distribution to begin by Monday through Rogers channels.
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Wilson Addresses Congress on Rising Living Costs
President Wilson speaks to Congress about the cycle of price and wage increases driving up the cost of living. He warns that without action the spiral continues, with wages rising yet prices for essentials climbing faster, demanding remedies to stabilize the economy. Continued on page 4 column 2.
Association plans afternoon reunion to discuss finances
A local association announced an afternoon reunion to address financial matters. The meeting aims to balance principal amounts and support retailers with a systematic, organized approach.
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Senate authorizes inquiry into Mexican affairs
Washington August 8 Blanket authority to uncover all facts about Mexico and American property and to draft a remedial program was given to the foreign relations committee by the Senate without debate and by unanimous vote. The probe, headed by Senator Lodge, aims to make subjects of all acts of the Mexican government and any derogation of rights of the United States or its citizens.
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Final Air Victory Regarded By Rickenbacker
A terse note references United States air action involving Rickenbacker and Am on August 10. It mentions a legre and legre-related victory, with ambiguous phrasing but indicates a historic aviation milestone tied to American forces.
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President Warns Prices Rise From Vicious Practices
President Wilson cites vicious price practices harming consumers and warns labor leaders that threats and coercion will fail. He urges Congress action to curb high living costs while noting peaceful legal channels over strikes, and predicts labor leaders will yield to sober, lawful measures.
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Local Weather Summary From Fragmented Report
Weather notes indicate showers and possible thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Local Weather Bureau data lists high and low temperatures and rainfall in the past 24 hours with rainfall totals since August and year-to-date excess.
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