Parsons Pleads For Five Year Dye Embargo At Tariff Congress
Dr C L Parsons secretary of the American Chemical Society urged a five year dye embargo on Germany as vital to American defence. He warned chemical warfare could shape future wars and stressed that American dye plants and trained chemists are essential, citing German and foreign embargo actions and North Carolina’s 200 dye users backing the measure.
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Greensboro
N. C
America
C. L. Parsons
American Chemical Society
Southern Tariff Congress
Dr. Parsons
Parsons
Germany
Capes
Yprea
Sweden
Ingland
France
Italy
North Carolina
Congress
Caroling
Amorous urges loans to Dixie farmers in cotton aid plan
Martin Amorous of Marietta Georgia told a congressional committee that government loans to southern farmers could stabilize bankrupt cotton growers by advancing 25 cents per pound. He argued such aid would restore financial soundness and boost overall southern business conditions.
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Washington
Martin Amorous
Marietta
Congressional Committee
South
Athens to Benefit by Phone Extensions
Athens Georgia August 16 Special The Southern Bell Telephone company plans extensions and improvements costing more than 72 000 dollars to Athens service A new switchboard will serve 500 new subscribers underground and aerial cables will be installed in the business district and a toll line will be completed between Athens and Gainesville
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Athens
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Galneaville
Fire at Point Breeze oil works kills five and injures many
The Point Breeze Atlantic Refining plant fire raged over 24 hours destroying five oil tanks each holding 20 000 barrels and three 4 000 barrel agitator tanks along with pump houses and lines. Five killed and near twenty injured. Loss estimated at 1 000 000. Cause undetermined. Fire rekindled after brief suppression.
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Philadelphia
Point Breeze
Atlantic Refining Company
Mje
John H.grum
Noop
Onsy
Death and Damage From River Flood in Pueblo
Heavy rains in Pueblo and nearby areas last night brought extensive damage as the Fountain River neared flood stage. The Santa Fe railroad bridge over the Fountain River was washed out delaying traffic, with low lands flooded. Only one railroad track remained in use between Pueblo and Colorado Springs due to washouts in El Paso county.
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Pueblo
Augier
Pountain River
Santa Fe
Fountain River
Here
Colorado Springs
Bil Paso
Camp Lindley Family Holds Reunion Friday
The Camp Lindley family reunion, an annual event for thirty years, moves to Grant Park to secure broader attendance. The gathering honors data collected by the late William A Camp of Atlanta, tracing lineage from Thomas Camp, a Virginia patriot with many descendants across the country.
Judge Frank Harwell In Critical Condition
Judge Frank Harwell, a renowned Georgia jurist and political figure, was reported in critical condition Monday night at his home on Clairmont Avenue, Decatur. The incident prompted concern from the legal community and local officials.
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Frank Harwell
Georgia
Clairmont Avenue
Decatur
New Seed and Flower Store Opens in Athens
The Croosedale Seed and Flower store is the latest Athens business. It will deal in flower bulbs plants and cut flowers. A charter was granted by Clarke county superior court to Lyndh Burke Realty company Friday. The firm plans to begin business in Athens at an early date.
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Athens Go
Spenal
Crocedale Seed
Athens
Lyndh-Burke Realty Company
Clarke County Superior Court
Southern Retail Chief Optimistic On Business Outlook
Murray S. McKinnon, president of the Southern Retail Merchants Association, arrives in Richmond for its annual convention amid concerns over Fed policy and deflation. He notes conditions are not ideal but expect improvement with time, previews speeches by EEB Moon and Clemson’s D W Daniel, and cites planned entertainments and events for visiting merchants and accompanying women.
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Richmond
Murray
McKinnon
Southern Retail Merchants’ Asegociation
Federal Reserve
Eeb
Moon
Chicago
Br. D. W. Daniel
Clemson College
South Carolina
Wessmoreland
Davie
George Ainslee
McD
Holliday
Dunn
N. C
Birmingham Paper Business Manager Kills Self
R A Mullina aged 45 business manager of The Birmingham Age-Herald shot himself on a secluded road near Shades Creek outside the city limits. Found by friends this afternoon the dead man left a note to his wife about business matters. He had recently complained of severe headaches with no clear motive given.
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Birmingham
Ala
R. A. Mullina
Birmingham Age-Herald
Shades Creek
Mulling
Vincent convicted of Chatwell killing in Dalton Ga
Dalton Georgia August 15 Special Verner Vincent Cartersville traveling salesman shot and killed Smith Treadwell in Treadwell s garage at Chatwell and was convicted of murder. Jury out over twelve hours. He had earlier pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and was sentenced to the chain gang. Attorneys seek a new murder trial while he serves the pistol sentence.
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Dalton
Verner Vincent
Cartersville
Smith Treadwell
Treadwell
Chatwell
Vincent
Athens City Court Opens August Term
The Athens city court convened on Monday for the regular August term in Athens Ga. There will be no jury this session and light work is expected. The appearance docket will be called Tuesday morning and several default judgments may be entered at this August session.
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Athens
Watson Opposes U S Recognition of Obregon Rule
In a Senate address Senator Thomas E Watson opposed recognizing the Obregon government in Mexico calling it a deed the U S should never stamp with recognition. He contrasted Taft and Wilson not recognizing Huerta with Obregon, and urged refusal, noting U S property seizures and ignored rights as grounds. Senator King urged recognizing Obregon if American interests are at risk, while Senator Ashurst defended Obregon, citing Arizona’s suffering and petition to recognize him.
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Constitution Bureau
Raleigh
Washington
Constitution
Senate
Obregon
Mexico
Thomas E. Watson
United States
Taft
Wilson
Huerta
Watson
Cadanza
Texas
King
Utah
Ashurst
Arizona
Richwood Fire Destroys Major Business District
A blaze in Richwood West Virginia on August 16 wiped out about 32 buildings including 11 homes a church and a bank. The estimated loss reached 300000 with the fire starting in a restaurant and taking hours to control no injuries were reported.
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Richwood
W. Va
Bethlehem Shipbuilding plant announces wage cut
Wilmington Del August 15 a general ten per cent wage cut was announced at the Harlan plant of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding corporation here today. This is the second reduction this year and the two brings the basic wage from 84 to 64 cents an hour. The 500 employees affected, who have been on time, will be put on full time, it was also announced.
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Wilmington
Del
Harlan
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation
Lbo
Detective abolition fight in council debates police reform
Continued from the first page, council members clash over abolishing the detective department. Murphy defends detectives as active in catching criminals, while Sims and Goodhart urge action after weeks of investigation and praise for police leadership. The junior chamber cites Atlanta’s higher accident rate to justify stronger enforcement.
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Poole
Countimen Murphy
Sims
Goodhart
Apven
Aome
Prohibition Conflicts Escalate as Rum Plans Face Seizures
Treasury officials warn of sweeping seizures off American shores and pledge to crush the rum-running ring. The Henry L Marshall schooner remains in federal custody amid protests of seizure legality. Washington seeks reinforcements as Prohibition officials plead for more agents and funds to enforce the unpopular law.
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Henry L.marshall
Treasury
Venommer
Marshall
Page
England
Troit
Washington
Prohibition
Haynes
Navy Department
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Ata
Sheraze Antiques
Stitution
Atlanta, GA
U.S
IN Council
Falther
Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
Folly Red Peacock
Navy
Murphy
Priest Drug Company
Bangor
Priest Drug CO
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