De Valera Replies To British Peace Offer
The Irish leader Eamonn de Valera sent his reply to London on Lloyd George's peace proposals. Britain plans to study the response within five days before Dail Eireann meets on August 16 to ratify negotiations. Ulster relations appear conciliatory while Sinn Fein seeks a smooth settlement with Dublin awaiting Commons' update next week.
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Fercy Sars
United News
London
Eamonn de Valera
Lloyd-George
Paris
Supreme Council
Llgud-George
de Vallera
Lloyd- George
Briand
Assembly of the Dall Eireann
Michael Cossing
Dall Elresan
Sinn Fein
Ulster
de Valera
Dall Eireann
Yto
Lable
Rome
Parla
Washington
de Watera
Arthur O'Brien
Lion Treln
Austen Chamberlain
Lioyd-George
Austen -Chamberlain
House of Commons
House
Chamber plans tax rate questionnaires for members
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce will send members a questionnaire to gauge support for raising the city tax rate from 1.28 to 1.50. The measure was discussed by the board, with a general discussion postponed to a future meeting when more directors can attend. A special meeting may be convened within a week or ten days after most questionnaires are returned.
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Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Secretariai Robertson
British Premier Briand Says Silesia Talks Continue
Paris August 11 French Premier Briand denied a rupture with Britain over the Silesia question while noting a deadlock in points of view. He said the two sides remain apart and that Lloyd-George would meet again to pursue possible agreement. The statement came as the supreme council prepared to adjourn and laments receive a British proposal under study by experts.
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Hudson Hawley
United News
Paris
Briand
Silesia
Lloyd-George
Lamona Delera
Supreme Council
France
Lloyd
Lankford Pledges $500 Million Farm Aid Bill in Congress
Washington August 11 Congressman W C Lankford of Georgia urged passage of a $500 million farmers relief bill in the house It would authorize immediate purchases through the war finance corporation from banks of farmers notes maturing within three years secured by farm liens or mortgages He criticized prior federal aid as insufficient and urged swift action to aid farmers facing postwar pressures The measure was first introduced in the lower house last Tuesday and mirrored discussions in the senate about financing farm credit through the War Finance Corporation.
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Clark Howell
Constitution Bureau
Aisleigh
Washington
Constitution
W. C. Lankford
Georgia
War Finance Corporation
Lankford
Senate
Georgia Finances Declared In Best Shape By Wright And Hardwick
Georgia faces a brighter financial outlook as Comptroller Wright estimates revenues will exceed expenditures despite added items in the revenue bill. Gov Hardwick commends the legislature for new tax and appropriation acts while adjournment sine die occurs.
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Georgia
Geral William A. ‘Wright
Wright
Thomas W. Hardwick
Atlanta
Pensigna
Hardwick
Hergwick
Coloma
Woman Urged to Enter Race for School Commissioner
A movement in the city pressures Mrs. A. G. Helmer of 11 Arthur Street to run against incumbent W. L. McCalley in the school commissioner race. Helmer says she has told friends she might not join, though many ask her to enter. four days remain before entrance lists close and candidates pay fees for the primary.
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W. TL. McCalley
AG. 'Holmer
Arthur Atred
Constitution
Comebody
Gatdee Helmer
McCalley
Pariam
Agust
Former Lula Mayor Killed as Ball Game Fight Ends in Shooting
August 11 Lula Ga. A 65 year old former mayor James Byce was killed when Marshall Mercer Kinsey fired during a melee at a ball game. Akrey was wounded in the shoulder and Byce died from a heart shot. Kinsey surrendered in Gainesville. Byce served terms as mayor and councilman and was active in Methodism. He leaves two sons James and Howard and two daughters Mrs Reynolds of Norcross and Miss Luella Byte of Washington DC.
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Lula
I. J. Byee
Lule
Mercer’ Kinsey
James Akrey
Eyes
Mershal
Epectatora
Marshall Kinsey
Mr. Byce
Akray
Kinsey
Gainesville
Methodist Church
James
Howard ‘Byce
Atlanta
Southern Railway ‘Company
Hi. J. Reynolds
Norcross
Luella Byte
Washington, D. C
Georgia Tech Trustees Plan Next Steps Amid Budget Standstill
Following a veto on a large Georgia Tech appropriation, the trustees convene to chart a course for the school’s future. Dr. JG Matheson notes the half-sum cut threatens operations while former Gov. N Harris says state support remains vital and Tech must persevere.
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General Assembly
Georgia Bchod of
Tech
Plana
Tech. Tech
JG. Matheson
Georgia Tech
Matheson
Ae Morris
N. ©. Harris
Tech Board
Mig
Treasury
Georgia
Pieid
Instituton
Harris
Sailing Schedule Changes From Savannan Port
Information from focal shipping concerns indicates more vessels than usual will depart next month from Savannan, with several bound for German ports and the Far East, and others to Scandinavian, South American, and Pacific destinations, reflecting anticipated favorable conditions and diverse routes.
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Savannan
Spe- Hal
Focal
Jfor
Far East
Bavéral
Sale plans in flux under director of sales
The department outlines plans for a sale but has not set a definite date. Detriment noted by the director of sales, with framing of the proposal in progress and no schedule yet established.
New York Congressman Pushes to Oust Senator Watson
Representative Thomas Jefferson Ryan of New York faults Senator Watson for attacks on Catholic groups and urges the House to remove The Columbia Sentinel's editorial offices from the Senate Office Building. Ryan plans a Judiciary Committee review and public statements backing the resolution.
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Washington
Constitution
Thomas
Jefferson Ryan
New York City
Thomas E.watson
Columbia Sentinel
Watson
United States
Hia Tenorance
Ryan
House
Ganate
Thomas E. Watson
Judiciary Committee of
Judiciary Committee
Walsh
Massachusetts
Knox
Pennsylvania
Benjamin J. Kelley
Savannah
St. Francis
Little Sisters of the Poor
Congress
Senate
Whisky sales alleged openly in city raids and council session
Prohibition agents report whisky sold openly at 50 cents a drink in downtown saloons. Two raids in one week prompt a special city council session to decide action. Heine accused of buying at 50 cents a glass. incident at Bagewood Avenue near Alabama.
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Alabama
Bagewood- Avenue
Naval Armament Conference Invitation Outlined
Washington reports President Harding issued a formal invitation to great powers for a conference starting November 11 to discuss disarmament and Far Eastern questions. The text notes naval armaments may take first place though other armament topics could be examined, with aims to reduce costs and remove misunderstandings. The invitation stresses no final peace is possible without a genuine desire for peace and hints at broader Pacific and Far East discussions.
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Washington
Harding
Hughes
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
China
United States
Pacific
SSS
Opera to Survive Tax Amid Turmoil at Metropolitan
The Metropolitan Opera faces a tax threat of 2500 dollars with officials Colonel William Jewcom Peel and C. B. Bidwell unavailable for comment. Circulating rumors claim a plan to cover the levy without extra burden, while organizers return to Atlanta to issue a formal statement.
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Ara
Opera
Desperato
Pers
Riordan Accuses Mayor Over School Dismissal Motives
Miss Riordan, former principal of Davis Street School, alleges Mayor Key used schools for political ends and cites anti Catholic sentiment among board members. She claims union opposition and personal grudges influenced her removal after twenty years service. Reinstatement not requested.
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Federation of Trades and the Teachers’ Association
Board of Education
W. F. Dykes
Miss Riordan
Carl’. Hutcheson
J. GO. Wood
the Searchlight
H. Terrell
Misa Riordan
Ahe
W. W. Gaines
Proof of Police Inefficiency Claim Sparks Civic Forum
Atlanta residents heard a public reading of a document alleging police department inefficiency. Chairman Charles N. Walker urged all city candidates and residents to attend a 4:30 PM Cable Hall forum to hear specific claims and allow witnesses to testify. Denton and Olson spoke at a mass eleventh ward meeting advocating police reform, charter revision, and clearer financial reporting.
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Charles N. Walker
Police Department of
Atlanta
Civic Forum
Cable Hall
Walker
Forim
Homer C. Denton
Eleventh Ward
Olson
Delta Plate
Kirkwood Avenue
Denton
Treasury Department
Georgia Forecast Shows Partly Cloudy Weather Across Friday
Partly cloudy weather with possible thunder showers Friday and Saturday in Georgia. Temperature is expected to rise, with a higher and lower range reported. Rainfall data and mean temperatures are noted, alongside normal figures and deficiencies since January.
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Washington
Georgia
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