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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1919

Page

9

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

William T. van Dyke A. H. van Dyke

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