Cotton Situation Nation's Problem
Washington August 17 Special Believing the peril threatening southern cotton farmers from the European war and trade demoralization, Senator Hoke Smith backs a warehousing bill for government inspection and licensing of cotton warehouses. The measure, pushed by Smith and Rep Asbury F. Lavier, faces political hurdles as industry leaders urge immediate federal action.
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Texas
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Maynard backs Senator Smith to save Georgia cotton crop
T A Maynard president of Winder Banking Co. urges Georgia voters to support Senator Smith in his bid to save the cotton crop amid a national crisis. He notes Smiths persistent effort in Washington to secure relief and a fair price, despite prior support for Governor Brown.
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Senator Smith
Washington
South
Georgia
Cotton Conference Near Congress on Currency Plan
A cotton conference at Senator Smith's house discussed the Ransdell bill to modify the Vreeland Aldrich emergency currency measure. Smith planned to address the Senate on cotton's nationwide stake, noting the industry yields nearly a billion dollars and that widespread disruption would hurt the entire U.S. economy.
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Texas
Smith
Senate
United States
Waycross Woman Rescued After Suicide Attempt in Savannah
A Waycross woman attempted suicide in Savannah by taking a drug with intent to die. She consumed creolin from a cup but received timely aid and is expected to recover. The event is linked to a reference line about dreams and Paulina Gray in the era, with authorities noting she will likely regain health.
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Snegal
Paulina Gray
Creolin
First Senate clash over Clayton antitrust bill in debate
Washington August 17 The senate opened a sharp debate on the Clayton antitrust bill over whether private damage suits may receive the government’s dissolution decree. Senator Walsh urged that government dissolution rulings be conclusive for facts and law in private suits, while Chilton Borah and others warned of due process and equal protection concerns. The chamber amended to apply prima facie dissolution decree value to prior decrees by a narrow 24 to 23 vote, Vice President Marshall presiding.
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Senate
Culberson
Trade Commission
Walsh
Montana
Chilton
Borah
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Marshaul
Canal Tolls to Date Reach $100,000 Total
Panama August 17 The sum of $25,000 was collected yesterday in tolls for the Panama canal which was officially opened August 15 Three steamers are passing through the waterway today and four more will start before night The total receipts in canal tolls up to the present time amount to $10000 of this sum $25,000 was collected from the barge line using the waterway for several weeks The balance has been obtained from commercial steamers.
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Panama
Panama Canal
Cazal
Unis
Immigration Drop Reported In First Half Of August
Washington august 1 official figures show a decrease of more than 50 percent in the number of aliens entering the United States during the first half of august compared with the same period last year. Transport Through Canal San Francisco. Cal August 17 the army transport Buford received orders to depart for Galveston Texas via the Panama canal as soon as she can be made ready. No explanation accompanied the order.
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Billy Beard in London and voyage home amid war rumors
Vaudeville performer Billy Beard and wife sailed steerage aboard the Philadelphia from Southampton to America after London news of war. Beard recounts chaotic streets, blackouts, German and French unrest, American relief efforts, and a crowded voyage with 1,200 aboard. He recalls the USS Liberty’s welcome and the courage of fellow passengers as they sought safety and home.
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Lowdon
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Organization of American Relief Societies
T Hat
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Philadelphia Mail
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Philadelphia
Reserve Board to Hear Protest From Cities and Banks
Washington August 17 The federal reserve board voted to give hearings to representatives of cities and banks protesting the organization committee s selection of federal reserve cities and district arrangements. Baltimore Omaha New Orleans Pittsburgh and several New Jersey banks seek inclusion in the New York district. Names of banks proposed as class directors were discussed for future appointment at a later meeting.
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Federal Reserve Board
Organization Committee
Federal Reserve
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Omaha
New Orleans
Pittsbmrg
New Jersey
New York Reserve
Federal Reserve Banks
Insurance Bureau Bill Goes To House Today
Washington August 17 a bill to create a government war risk insurance bureau to aid shipping during wartime is to be introduced in the house with administration support. The bureau would be part of the treasury and include a war fund of about 3 000 000 to finance vessels for grain and other exports. Secretary McAdoo and cabinet members doubt many vessels will use the U S registry plan unless war risk insurance is provided.
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Atlantie
Treasury Department
Department of Commerce
McAdoo
Officer Forfeits Bond After Arrest on Street
W Bryan of 478 Marietta street, a city policeman, forfeited a $50.75 collateral in police court for disorderly conduct after being arrested Sunday night on South Piver street near Alabama street while wielding a large pistol. Assistant Chief L Jett deemed the offense serious and Bryan was dismissed from the force, with a chance for reinstatement. He was a supernumerary on the reserve force.
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Marietta Street
Fortson
Thrower
South Piver Street
Alabama Street
L Jett
Bryan
D E Morefield Held on Cheating Charge
Dorsey E Morefield alleged wanted by multiple city authorities on warrants charging cheating and dwindling. Arrest made last night by Detectives Bass Rosser and John Black after a warrant from Opelika, Alabama located him in Atlanta. Opelika sheriff heads to Atlanta to return him.
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R. F Morstein
Bass Rosser
John Black
Opelika
Wia
Morefield
Atlanta
Hia
New York Republicans in Convention Today
Saratoga N Y August 17 delegates entered the state convention amid excitement and confusion as they prepare to adopt a platform and name delegates to the constitutional convention. The big question was候 governor and United States senator candidates with leaders wary of endorsements that could violate primary law while implying a nonbinding “word” would go out.
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Thetate
Georgia
United States
William Street
New York
Saratoga
N. Y
William Barnes, Jr
Samuel Gompers
Samuel
No Compromise Slogan Drives Roosevelt Campaign
In Massachusetts Roosevelt denounces compromise with reactionaries and urges no rewards for workers unless business efficiency shares gains. He calls out Payne and Aldrich bill authors on tariff, pledges rally at Fenway Park before rain drove attendees indoors.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Progressive Party
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Roosevelt
Fenway Perk
Will Stop Speculation to End Food Monopoly
New York August 17 plans to stop speculation aimed at ending the rising cost of living were to be refined by the mayoral committee and federal and city officials. In Brooklyn Long Island City districts reports noted shop disruptions and credit refusals as workers displaced by war closures faced hardship. authorities planned intensified guard measures and investigations into price increases and responsible firms or individuals.
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Long Island City
Brooklyn
Negro who killed five to get hearing today
Julian Carleton the Cuban cook who murdered five members of Frank Lloyd Wright's household will face first degree murder charges tomorrow before the Dodgeville Wisconsin justice of the peace. If he pleads guilty, sentencing is planned immediately. His wife remains in custody and will be arraigned with him. Victims include farm hand Thomas Brunker who lies with a fractured skull and paralysis.
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Julian Carleton
Frank Lloyd Wright
Dodgeville
Wis
Careron
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Farm Hand
Kane believes war will benefit America
Washington August 17 Secretary Lane asserts the European conflict will directly benefit the American people by expanding mineral resource use and boosting industries. He says a label made in America will gain recognition at home and abroad as resources are mobilized.
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America
Washington
Lane
Robert Drouet Dead at 44 in Newark
Newark reports the death of actor and playwright Robert Drouet at age 44 from heart disease found in bed. Drouet had starred in Broadway productions for about 26 years and authored plays including Montana, Totoros, and A Bit of Act.
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Robert Drouet
Uptown
Hare
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