Railway Unions Clash Over Profit Measure In House Hearing
Washington August 8 railroad brotherhoods and labor leaders debate a plan to bar profits in railroad operations. Congressmen receive letters threatening defeat if they oppose the Plumb plan during a long witness session before the House Interstate Commerce Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
T'S House
Interstate Commerce
Glenn E. Plumb
Railroad Brotherhoods
Organized Labor
Sale of Government Surplus Material
Government surplus material sale announced by the Air Service. About thirty million surface measure of veneers in species including Ash Basswood Birch Spanish Cedar Hickory Mahogany Maple Oak Poplar Walnut varying two to 1 8 inch thick about 1 20 inch. Also about five trillion feet of Beech Birch Cedar Mahogany Maple Poplar Walnut wood three to seven evenly thick. Panels, terms, prices, and parts. Address Captain A Shotwell Chief Section Material Ois and Salvage Division.
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Air Service
Shotwell
Plumb Plan Debate Signals Revolution Threat in Congress
In a tense hearing, Mr. Plumb defends the Plumb Plan as a path to democratic industry and warns that if lawful avenues fail, revolution could follow. He cites expected league income, argues government ownership must avoid political operation, and tests lawmakers on enforcement and funding for price control and anti hoarding.
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Plumb
Congress
Plumb Plan League
Brotherhood
Representative Saunders
Indiana
Mr. Saunders
Mr. Plumb
Distemperer and the Four Bas in Flyweight Tone
An OCR fragment mentions a distemperer and four bas with scattered letters. The readable text hints at a quirky phrase or misread names, lacking clear persons or events to identify a coherent news item.
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A garbled note repeats phrases about abuse by Dave and mentions a person unnamed. The fragment shows unclear context and lacks verifiable details or dates.
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Dave Gewn
Public safety stance against violence outlined by Cromer
The article notes a 1 term plan focusing on reducing violence and enforcing law. It mentions Cromer supporting stronger measures and community responses to crime, with emphasis on safety and public order.
Crisp Flags Rail Strike Demands Public Burden
Americus Georgia August 8 Congressman Charley Crisp urged against railroad wage demands, arguing federal aid has already funded railroads and warning heightened taxes. He supported the League of Nations but favored preparedness and strong defense, including air services and chemical warfare departments, and protective duties to shield domestic chemical industries.
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Americus
Charley H. Criep
House
Wage and Means Committee
Meht
Americus Rotary Club
League of Nations
Crisp
League
America
Air Service
Germany
Iit
State Mutual Force Will Camp For Week
State Mutual Life of Massachusetts announces its annual outing for August 11 to a northern Alabama resort. Members and spouses travel for a weeklong party led by Bronk W Burr, with a guest list including regional agents and associates. The trip marks a traditional company event with gatherings at a distant retreat each year.
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Atulitat Life
Massachusetts
Iivooolon
Moyntalnere Horthérn
Alabama
Bronk W. Burr
Thin State
Mr. Bee
Paney
Plamin
Éetys ¢ College
Parle Jud
Fellton
Local figure Bryantlinked Park name sparks mystery
Fragmentary OCR mentions Bryant and Willege Park amid scattered names including Ho Wa Aman Sara Ane and an apparent reference to a rogue or opposing figure. Details are unclear but suggest a place named Bryant linked to a park and potential local dispute.
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Cnnc Et
Kmory
Ofa Roy Ho
Bryant
Willege Park
Georgia House Passes Broad Tax Act With Insurance and Miscellany
The Georgia House approved a comprehensive tax bill that fixes state revenue for two years. Key changes raise insurance gross premium tax to one and a half percent, with a compromise to drop related municipal prohibitions, and expand rates on various licenses and fees. The measure also increases rail seat commissioner salaries and includes numerous local bills and charter amendments.
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Regent
Representative Arnold
Clay
Ways and Means
Hollis
Muscogee
Arnold
House
Senate
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Messrs. Quincey
Dur Hose
Clarke
Barnes
Bible
State Tax Commission
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Muscogea
Pace
Legente
Comptroller General
Shakers Oty
Lcense
Jordan
Jasper
Georgia
Knight of Perren
Stewart
Attingon
Ickness
Agricultural School
Houston
Twiegs
Laurens
Johnson, Wilcox
Restair
Wheeler
Montgomery
Reutien
Lawrence
Chatham
Court House
Roper
Pulaski County
City Court of
Nashville
Decatur
Talbottan
Board of Commissioners of
Putnam County
Watenton
Carrollton
Clermont
Rae
Aurengs County
Richmond County
Cornelia
Lawrencesvile
The
Atlantic Judicial Elrew
Dr Proctor Tells of Trip Through France at Church
Rev H H Proctor returning from a four thousand mile tour of France will speak tonight at 8 at the First Congregational church corner of Houston and Courtland streets. The August lectures, titled Fresh Facts From France, cover France as a battlefield of democracy and the war’s human cost, preceded by an imperial program and a Negro melody. Public invited.
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H. H. Proctor
France
First Congregational Church
Houston
Courtland Streets
Big World
Sherman
Christ
Norman and Puckett Named for Notary and Justice Roles
The Fulton county grand jury on Friday recommended W. Y. Norman for notary public and ex officio justice of the peace of the 1243 district Fulton county and C. A. Puckett for notary public and ex officio justice of the peace of the 469th district.
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Fulton County
W. Y. Norman
C. A. Puckett
Farmers Opposed to Tariff on Potash in Georgia
Georgia farmers oppose a protective tariff on potash and favor the Fordkey measure. The Farmers Union in Bartow County says fertilizer prices are already high and any new fee would be paid by farmers. Senator Harris has received resolutions and says he agrees with farmers and opposes legislation forcing higher fertilizer costs.
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J. E. Beaton
Washington
Georgia
Barmers' Union
Bartow County
Harris
German General Kruska Demanded by Allies
Fragmentary report indicates Allied forces demand the German general Kruska, amid war tension and accusations of surrender or defection. The incomplete text mentions German officers and ongoing actions against leadership as part of the broader conflict.
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