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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1919
Page
15
A Florida court hears a divorce suit citing cruel treatment and silence as grounds. The case follows reports from Omsk and Archangel on the Siberian front, Kolchak’s proclamations, and Allied aid concerns as Bolshevik actions disrupt foreign missions and railway operations.
Resident Wile reports on Russia and Siberia with Morris finishing an inquiry at Omsk and returning to Tokio. It cites forecasts of the Omsk regime’s collapse, notes Bolshevik advances unlikely near Irkutsk, and suggests French and British forces may soon withdraw to avoid capture or annihilation.
The report notes Mr Plumb framing eleven charges before a committee delay. It cites alleged improper survey work and cost of reproduction in railroad asset accounts, with accusations tied to interstate commerce reports and broader rail system oversight.
Technical specification sheet for a 40-45 hp H. P. Continental Red Seat motor car. Detailing engine, cooling, fuel, ignition, electrical, transmission, chassis, steering, wheels, radiator, controls, body, instrumentation, suspension, brakes, tires, and accessories. Includes frame, wheels, weight about 700 pounds, price $1,685 F.O.B. Atlanta.
Garretson and Plumb plan fuel a fiery hearing on railroad finances and government operation. The witnesses dispute lavish pay rolls, wartime underfunding, and misused land grants while defending private management and a wage board under Plumb plan.
London August 12 The House of Commons approved on second reading the government profiteering bill aimed at foodstuffs price fixing and penalties. Sir Auckland Geddes said high profits harmed society. The measure creates a central authority and local tribunals can impose up to 200 pounds or six months imprisonment. England Scotland and Wales covered. Ireland excluded.
The Wilson marine brigade of the 2d division marched along Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol toward the White House in a crowd packed tribute. Some 2,400 men with fixed bayonets and light gear filled the route as senators and representatives watched the farewell procession before the units were mustered out at Quantico, Virginia.
Savannah Ga August 13. The yacht Celesta found helpless in breakers off St Helena was towed into port today by the tug McCauley. She will be repaired. The Celeste was originally the Evelyn Thaw and owned by larry Thaw, per the crew, despite conflicting stories about its origin.
Chicago reports an indictment against 36 Black men and four white men by a special grand jury probing the recent race riots. The charges range from assault to murder and include carrying concealed weapons. The note mentions Viscount Grey of London, previously head of the Irish Foreign Office, as a possible appointee to the U S ambassador post.
New York August 12 The War Labor Board granted a 10 percent wage increase to workers at ten traction companies based in Boston Pittsburgh and Cleveland Two cases heard by Taft as sole referee involved Buffalo moulders and Cincinnati pattern makers both rulings largely upheld One Bethlehem Steel back pay claim of 1 5 million is being settled by an administrator The board notes 1209 disputes resolved in eighteen months and no major war production disruption despite funds of 760 000 from Wilsons emergency fund exhausted since June 20 and board operates unpaid.
An advertisement for Kodak Pictures by Moores and Sons Opticians at 42 Broad Street promotes Kodak and Brownie cameras and film finishing services claiming value over other spending.
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