Rail plan backers urge steady private rail system
Washington August 15 ad hoc committee heard Warfield plan to re organize railroads with a flat minimum 6 percent return to holders and return to private management. Forney Johnston of the National Association of Owners of Railroad Securities and Sam Beach of the Savings Banks Association of New York argued for steadying the system. they warned Congress must act to avoid government ownership.
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Washington
Adve
Forney Johnston
National Associate of Owners of Railroad Securit
Samael HL Beach
Ravings Banks Association of New York
Johnston
Oilway
Man Esch
Congress
National Association of Owners of Railroad Securities
Ben
Railroads urged plan to avert bankruptcy and state ownership
Witnesses told congressional committees that American railways face widespread strain as the Interstate Commerce Commission delays relief. The Warefield plan would require fixed rates yielding a 6 percent minimum return, with surplus shared among employees the public and railroads, aiming to prevent bankruptcies and possible government ownership.
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Ary Owners’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Mulenge
Congress
Johnson
Vaudette Weekly bill set with Paramount and Mack Sennett films
The Vaudette's coming week offers Paramount features starring Hisse Ferguson Charles Ray and Lila Lee along with Mack Sennett comedies. Monday through Tuesday show The Avalanche and Love's Palce Faces. Wednesday and Thursday feature Hayfoot Strawfoot with Christy comedies and Burton Holmes Travelogues. Friday and Saturday present A Daughter of the Wolf and Taming of Target Center with a Mack Sennett comedy.
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Burton Holmes
Lila’ Lee
Paramount
Target Center
Mack Senett
Old Plantation Sold in Americus Real Estate Deal
In Americus Georgia on August 15 the transfer of 606 acres of the former Huguenin plantation was completed. Hall & Thomas of Cobb and WT Anderson of Leslie purchased the tract from Terrell Land Company. The plantation, once dubbed the granary of the Confederacy, is noted as a highly productive county area. The purchase price was not disclosed.
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Americus
Hall & Thomas
Cobb
WT Anderson
Leslie
Terrell Land Company
Women Enlisted In Atlanta Reunion Fund Drive
Atlanta aims to raise about 10,000 remaining for the reunion fund to finance veterans events in October. Committees push toward the 100,000 goal, while housing volunteers prepare homes for veterans during the four day gathering. Major reports include railroad and building contractors contributions, along with a parade grand marshal and aides announced by General James A. Thomas. Lieutenant A B McMullen plans exhibition flights to boost enlistment support.
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Atlante
Ality
Atlanta
Henry C. Heinz
Chambers Commerce
Eerry
A. B McMullen
Southerfield Airman
United States Army
Railroad Committee
W. W. Croxton
H C Fisher
W FE Richards
H W Beers
J. D. Robinson
L. J. Daniel
W. & Byck
Burdette Realty Company
R. R. Johnson
R.K. Rambo
Frank Inman
Tata Springs
Tenn
Budgerintton
James A. Thomas
Diblin
Laurens County
van Holt Nash
Thomas
Georgia
Hoarded foods being seized across multiple states
War era drives crack down on hoarding with seizures and probes across Ohio Tennessee New York and Chicago as federal and state officials seize thousands of cases of sugar eggs meat and blankets while pressing for grand jury investigations and harsher penalties against profiteers, with witnesses calling for farm exemptions and tighter price controls.
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T. Nash
Cleveland
State Board of Agriculture
Nash
Cleveland Provision Company
Ohio
Chicgao Packing Companies
James M Cox
John G. Price
Cox
United States
Palmer
State
Dairy and Food Department
Chicago
Illinois
Nashville
Tenn
Noel & Co
Altoway Brothers
Crusade
Texas
Houston
EBA
Peden
R. A. Milroy
Chattanooga
Atlanta
W. T. Kennerly
Knoxville
Kennerly
Porsonghily
New York
Hylan
Theodore Whitmarsh
Williams
Ziron Iron Tonic Advertiseshealth claims after illness
After illness the ad promotes Ziron Iron Tonic as a strength booster and appetite aid. It quotes J.E. Curtoin of Lyons Georgia describing typhoid and bowel hemorrhage recovery and endorsing the tonic as helpful and promising guaranteed results.
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J.E. Curtoin
RF. DA
Lyons, Ga
Action on amendments to food control in Senate
Washington August 15 action on amendments to the food control act, urged by the Attorney General to reduce the high cost of living, was blocked in the Senate Agriculture Committee. Chairman Gronna hopes the committee will act by Tuesday. The House Agriculture Committee continued hearings seeking an early report on the emergency measures. Members of the House urged swift action on the economic plan as details remained unsettled.
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Smith
Georgia
South Carolina
Ransdell
France
Gronna
House
Senate Agricultural Committees
National Grange
Milk Producers
House Committee
John D. Miller
New York
National Board of Farm Organizations
Con- Breas
Washington
Aimer
Senate Agriculture Committee
Gronna Hones
House Agriculture Committee
Georgia Troops Arrive in New York Amid Overland Return
A long list details Georgia servicemen arriving in New York from overseas on August 15. Names span many towns including Atlanta Acworth Newnan Griffin Moultrie and Savannah with ranks from private to captain and a broad roster of units and addresses. The crowd of soldiers reflects widespread mobilization and return patterns from overseas posting.
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New York
William A. Marshall
South Ashby Street
Atlanta
Jess Brown
Acworth
Stonewall Brownlee
Detron
Wallace W. Draper
Newnan
Wiley
Colson
Taston
Herbert I. Garrett
Auburn
Glen AL. Mathis
Aripon
Sing O Rosch
Calhoun
Bollia R. Bloodworth
Ivey
Wagoner
Robert Carson
Winder
Carlton BH. Green
Quitman
John W. Duke
James A Howard
Joeup
Dewey Hale
Dryon
Carlton O. Maddox
Griffin
Cook William C. Cook
Eastman
Todd Herren
Utledga
Allen W Groover
Quitmany
Robert WF Bleadden
Casaville
Newt John B Btrickland
Newt John B Btrickland, “Lafayette, Or “Oral Wibert B. Cox
Howton
Roy
J Warrenfells
Lafayette
G P
Patt
Rossville
Tred GO Saunferr
Goltiany
Barris J. Olson
Dardan Utreet
Herbert
Girar Hea
Clayton
William T. Addison
Greensboro
Dick Joseph
Dubberry
Surpene
Kim L Smith
Cartman
John A. Thurston
Thomaston
Ernest
Boynton
Arlington
Robert H. Elaberry
Wiliam B. Peach
LaGrengt
Bors Hall
Fitzgerald
John Henderson
Della
Grover C. Porterfieid
Watkinarille
Henry Aveillie
Savannah
Charles’ M ' Howard
Stephens
George W. Sprowl
John T. Barnette
Cedartown
James A Coppedge
Woolways Wagtner
Gilliam
Navtella
Pedor Hodges
Ocoaee
Ferdie Chambers
Lula
Haymond 4
Hilton
Screven
el F. Wryrick
Juniper
Andrew J. Abevote
Barnceville
Graver
0. Green
Montroae
Joseph
Hephziinl
Henry 15
Smith
Hackhurst
James
Crumbling
Georgetown
Lawrence B. McQune
First Avenue
Columbus
Henry
Bmulltroux
Cédartown
Smetan Hy Croutt
Madigan
Thomas J. Taxsonia
Fosenhiria Straet
Corpor
Gimnesville
Carl Jube
Sayaaiah
John J. West
Uroad Street
Henderson D. Waters
Stokex Avenue
George F. Johnson
Yatesville
Capalt Lewis M Muldrow
Augusta
Tientengt
H. Gurricon
Cornelia
John Anderson
Ourt
Jefferson B Aanier
Mount Veroon
Lates
Sevenanh
Tiane ‘Bhon
Caya Ba
Giydé M. Shropahito
Crazed Negro Intrudes Woman’s Room in Macon Night
In Macon Georgia an all day manhunt was suspended after a suspect from a state farm was tracked toward the area. The accused, described as a crazy Negro, allegedly entered another house nearby and awakened a farmer’s wife by stepping onto her bed. The pursuit followed leads across the area as officers sought to identify the intruder.
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Macon
Saintes Gevilte
Fhomaston Road
Near In
Virginia clashes over Plymouth Rock remark sparks debate
Nelson Page, former ambassador to Italy, warned Virginia lawmakers that delaying ratification of a peace treaty could force recall to Richmond and plunge Europe into chaos as Germany would repudiate terms and mount a campaign of frightfulness. He urged state schools and postwar policy to align with the treaty to avoid crisis.
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Plymouth Rock
Nelson Page
Italy
Vitginia
Dr. Page
Wilson
Page
Europe
Germany
Striking Actors Move to Produce Field in New York
Twenty one unionized stage stars will perform at the Lexington Avenue Opera House marking Actors Equity entry into production. The group aims to rival the Producing Managers Protective Association and threatens to stage public shows if managers refuse to service the public. Hebrew theatres on the East Side are secured as star companies form to present legitimate plays.
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New York
Lexington Avenue
Actors’ Equity Association
Producing Managers’ Protective Association
Equity
Rialto
Broadway
Streets Told To Be Improved By City Council
The street committee voted to draft a resolution for widening Spring Street in preparation for next year’s paving. They authorized the chief of construction to order rebuilds of Georgia Railway and Power car tracks on Edgewood Avenue and Whitehall Street. A survey of Carnegie Way was urged. Residents on South Boulevard asked for no action until heard. Dr C Fischer urged paving Linden Street to replace Belgian blocks and reduce noise and shocks to patients. The county may fund part of the Linden paving. Several concrete curb and gutter projects were approved along Whittaker Belwood Franklin Wade Cleland and Vanera Streets and repairs on Peeples Park and Park Streets.
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Spring Street
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Edgewood Avenue
North Boulevard
Spruce Street
Whitehall Street
Cooper Street
Southern Railroad
Carnegie Way
Cain Street
Williams Street
South Boulevard
Charles Chogawood
Third Ward
C. Fischer
Finance Committee
Linden Street
Peachtree
Peachtree Street
Davis- Fischer Sanitartium
Fischer
Whittaker Street
Bellwood Avenue
Pelham Street
Franklin Street
Bellwood
Wheeler Streets
Addie Street
Wade Street
Cleland Avenue
South Moreland Avenue
South Moreland
Kensing Street
Hardee
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Vanera Street
Capitol Avenue
Wirlat Street
Peeples Street
Gordon Street
Oglethorpe Avenue
Park Street
Lee and
Ashby Streets
Four year old struck and killed by train near Rome
Rome Ga August 15 Special Paul Hatcher thur year old son of A Hatcher was instantly killed when a Southern railway passenger train struck him as he walked along the track. The engineer could not stop in time and the child died instantly in front of his father. CUMMINGS TO MEET ALABAMA DEMOCRATS
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Rome
Paul Hatcher
A. Hatcher
Southern Railway
Cummings
Alabama
Fragmented text asks about trial date being July 7
The readable fragments ask when the court action will take place and mention a date of July 7. No clear names or locations are provided. The item reads as a damaged notice placeholder seeking the exact date of an accusatory proceeding.
Church sale of government groceries reopens at West Zind
The sale run by the Church of the Incarnation at West Zind will reopen Saturday at o'clock after a rush exhausted stock. Rev A C D Nos announces the event as part of the Episcopal church social service program. Demand drew crowds from Weston with autos and on foot, goods sold at actual cost and a larger supply secured for reopening.
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West Zind
Church of the Incarnation
Satuday
A.C. D. Nos
Broscery
Weston
Lne
Episcopal Church
Allies Avoid Breach With the Rumanians
The supreme council responds to Romania in a note on Budapest. inter allied military commission in Budapest to discuss mooted points. Romania says it is still Entente ally and that confiscation in Hungary is reclaiming its property while asserting the armistice of 1918 no longer exists. The council notes differences but will proceed with talks and possible negotiations.
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Faris
Supreme Council
Council
Budapest
Bob
Rumania
Bucharest
Foreign Office
Premer Bratiano
Hungary
Romania
Inter-Allied Commission
Associated Press
Constantine Dlamendy
Marghascu
Thomas C Gregory
Europe
Iam
Bela Kun
Geneva
Innsbruck
Mutiny Off Ocean Steamer Involving War Khan Crew
Wireless from Queenstown reports the British tanker War Khan picked up a mid ocean steamer with a mutinous crew. The War Khan crew subdued them and steered toward Brest. The mutinied ship is linked to the American steamer Marisyn, carrying whisky, with officers imprisoned and fires out aboard. The Mariska is noted in other records as sailing from Baltimore to Brest.
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London
Queenstown
War Khan
Ocean
Gera
Lieutenant Van Dyke Home on Furlough from War Service
Lieutenant William T. Van Dyke, son of Dr. A. H. Van Dyke, arrived home in Atlanta after more than three years away. He wears five bronze stars on his A. B. F. campaign bar for five major engagements and served with the Second Supply Train and Second Division, through the Mexican border troubles, armistice, and postwar duties.
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William T. van Dyke
A. H. van Dyke
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