Government Seizes Sugar Meat and Butter to Curb Prices
Government actions expand to seize stored foods in Ohio and Michigan as part of Palmer’s drive to enforce the food control law. Cleveland and Detroit districts raid warehouses, with authorities alleging hoarding to boost prices and prepare criminal prosecutions.
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Washington
Palmer
Ohio
Cox
Bagson
Jean
Chicago
Department of Juatco
Gfidala
Detroit
Bureau of Markets
Judge Ames
Amés
Agricultural Committee
Senate
House
Legislatio
Ames
Georgia's New Tax Laws Analyzed In Editorial Page
The editorial page today examines the new laws on taxation in Georgia with analysis by Damer 4. Haliomon. Haflomon will discuss other major statewide measures enacted by the recently adjourned assembly in Sunday's Constitution.
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Haliomon
Haflomon Will
Seven Wives and a Sail of Conviction for Charles H Wilson
New York August 15 Convicted of bigamy Charles Hugh Wilson 48 former YMCA secretary evangelist and traveling salesman was sentenced to three years and six months in Sing Sing He confessed to seven living wives and the multiple marriages span from 1900 to 1916 with spouses in Davenport Wytheville Detroit Pittsburgh and New York He plans prison reform work upon release and his varied life includes service as a physical instructor and secretary for multiple YMCA branches.
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New York
Charles Hugh Wilson
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Wadhame
Wilson
Wisconsin
Elizabeth ’’ May ‘Stanton
Davenport
Jaws
May Batley
Wytheville
Decatur
Ala
Ethel, C. ,Moore
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Detroit
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Pittsburg
Caroline Morris
Philadelphia
Elmina
Jaggard
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Jeanette
Barnesville
Sedalia
Town
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Knoxville
Burlington, Vt
Army Officers Required Half Day Weekly Exercise
The army orders all officers below brigadier general to devote a half day each week to physical exercise beyond Saturdays and Sundays. They must spend at least two consecutive hours walking swimming tennis golf baseball rowing or other events, with a fitness test in January to assess maintained standards.
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Washington
Armour seeks full outfit after shoe gift to builders
Chicago figures August 15 3 Ogden Armour sent a note of thanks to the Builders and Traders exchange after members voted to send him a pair of shoes. He said high prices forced him to repair his old ones and noted the builders would project onward while government limits lingered.
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Chicago
Ogden -Armour
Gove
Coal Miners Push for One Big Union
Lawrence Lamb of the Springfield sub-district strikes policy committee reports miners in Illinois and surrounding areas moving toward a single union. Farrington cites confinement to telegraph lines, with mention of Peoria and Etela as other destinations in the spread of the movement.
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Farrington
Catete
Ettela
Peorla
Dow
Ted Sys
Lawrence Lamb
Chatman
Strikers’ Polity Committee
Springfiald Aub-Diatrict
Federal Seizure Threat in Atlanta Food Hoard Inquiry
Federal investigators plan seizure of large food stocks in Atlanta after evidence of hoarding profiteering. Authorities eye eggs lard butter vegetables and fruit with grand jury likely to convene to compel records. Judge Wilam Newman may sign seizure orders, while Judge Sibley could take over.
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Gra Jury
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Sale of Roosters to Build Bridge Totals $150,000
The final day’s rooster sale for the Tombigbee river bridge raised over $50,000, pushing total sales above $450,000. Items included named French toasters and the unique Helen Keller rooster bought for $15,000 to fund the Helen Keller bridge across the Warrior river.
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Ale
Tombigbee River
Orlando
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Helén Keller
Alabama
Green County
Helen, Keller
Warrior River
Child Injured In Car Collision Near 124 West Fair
Evelyn Morris four year old daughter of Max Morris injured when a car struck her near her home at 5 pm Friday. Surgeons reported her condition improved by last night. Roy Conger, charged with reckless driving, posted $1000 bond and was released to appear August 22 before Recorder Johnson. He said he could not stop the car in time. The pawnshop owner Hole Max Morris operates on Decatur Street. Officers Hudson and Whitley assisted and brought Conger to the police station.
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Max Morrin
Decatur Street
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Whitley
Young
Conger
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Beavers appoints favorite lieutenants on temporary basis
Chief James L. Rea announced temporary lieutenant appointments from Atlanta police and detective forces. Sergeant Hollis and two others were selected to serve until the office becomes permanent, with salary adjustments tied to the post.
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James L. Rea
Hollis
Vance
Chambliss Shoots Self in Head at Morning Event
A man identified as Chambliss reportedly shot himself in the head with a revolver this morning at the scene. The incident occurred during a period of ongoing activity, and authorities are detailing the events and potential motive as they review surveillance and witness statements.
City Employee Confesses to Padded Payroll
A city construction supervisor Tom W Hastings confessed to padding the payroll by creating an imaginary worker and using funds for rubber gear for laborers. Hastings was discharged by the street committee and the city attorney was directed to pursue prosecution. the deficit was estimated around 150 to 300 dollars with Hastings claiming no personal gain.
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Tom ‘W. Hastings
Construction
Hastings
Unclear Interventions Record From Fragmented Latin Nations
Fragmented OCR text discusses intervention by the United States and severance of diplomatic relations with Mexico. Mentions Carranza and government power, with uncertain details and garbled phrasing. Indicates high authority knowledge and possible moral material support shifts.
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State Department
Mexico
Carranza
Senate Hines Warns on Coal Shortages and Prices
Washington August 15 Senate Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry authorized with no objection as Senator Hines warned that despite car shortages in bituminous districts, no lasting transport disruption is expected and Congress action is unlikely to curb already high coal prices. He cited open top car shortages, railroad constraints, and varying mine output as factors.
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Senate
Hines
Witnhes
Congress
Kentucky
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Nasional Coal “Association
Audieutetes
United States
Commerce Commission
Dot
Senators Seek Common Ground On Reservations Clash
Washington reports widening deadlock between Democrats and Republicans over ratification of the peace treaty. President Wilson opposes reservations. Senator Hitchcock hints at a compromise. Senator Lodge drafts a new set of reservations covering four points and asserts Republicans may accept provisions while preserving key U S prerogatives.
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Lede
Lodge
League Council
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Congress
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Roo
Tn States
League
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Weather Prophecy Showers Thunderstorms In District Forecast
Weather forecast notes showers and thunderstorms with variable winds and possible changes in temperatures. Local readings include high and low temperatures, mean temperature, and rainfall totals with regional notes from Montgomery New Orleans New York and Raleigh.
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