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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1919
Page
14
A. B. Garretson fell as labor chiefs sat idle, while house committee leaders and unions spend time trying to prevent strikes. Strikes in progress are described as mere straw events in the ongoing labor tension.
The Plumb plan is denounced in the Senate as an attempt to Bolshevize American industry. Senator Myers, a Democrat of Montana, condemns it as sinister propaganda while warning of a concrete test against Bolshevism in railroading policy and labor relations. He argues for supervision of railroads but opposes excessive controls and wage demands beyond costs.
The 83 year old philanthropist Andrew Carnegie died after a period of illness at Shadow Brook estate in Lenox near Melrose. He had spent recent summers in Lenox, planned to retire in Scotland, and had become a leading steel magnate and renowned donor who funded libraries, universities, and peace initiatives worldwide. His life began as a factory worker immigrant in Allegheny City and rose to become the king of steel, authoring a vast legacy of public gifts and educational advancement.
Washington August 11 Nine tenths of labor energy is spent sitting on the lid, Garretson former head of the Order of Railway Conductors tells the House Interstate Commerce Committee. He argues the Plumb plan would give workers a voice in railroad management while denying broader political aims. He denies coercion by brotherhoods in enacting the eight hour law and says the Interstate Commerce Commission is free from politics.
Andrew Carnegie, reputedly America's wealthiest private fortune holder, died after a brief illness. A simple family funeral will be held at Shadow Brook. burial planned in Pittsburgh. Daughter Margaret, who married Enalyn Ronwell Miller, rushed from Millbrook after his death. Widow bore the shock bravely, aided by physicians. Carnegie, once a robust industrial leader, showed signs of strain last spring but recovered briefly before succumbing to illness.
Washington senator Poindexter, a Republican, in the senate, indicts President Wilson over the peace treaty and the phrase democratization of industry. He claims Wilson violated the constitution by ceding trade powers to a league of nations, risking U S sovereignty and prompting global unrest.
Washington reports repeat protests against Sonora's agrarian law seen as hurtful to American interests. Senate investigation under Sen Fall considers Mexican affairs with no hearings date set. A telegram from Fall to El Universal asserts the subcommittee will discharge duties without fear or prejudice and seeks Mexican self-government. Also noted: American Private Flores held in Nuevo Laredo on alleged Felix Diaz conspiracy. authorities seek his release and report sent to Washington. Transparent objects become a classroom joke in a brief closing exchange about a keyhole.
Anniston Alabama August 11 Rev Keener Matthews pastor of the First Methodist church reports W M Conine died at Camp Hill while attempting to rescue EL Rogers manager of the Ataaina Power company plant at Carp Hill Rogers was investigating a fire that had destroyed a house when Conine with him tried to pull Rogers to safety and lost his own life.
Governor Dorsey announced on Monday that a carload of New Orleans sugar would be sent to Columbus after the Columbus mayor applied for it. Atlanta had no sugar shortage and did not seek a shipment.
An advertisement touts Domino Golden Syrup as a table syrup with a mild cloying flavor avoided by a dash of cane. It claims universal appeal for children and adults, available in two sizes, and to ask grocers for the product from American Sugar Refining Company refiners of Domino sugars.
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