Vision of the Blue Crusaders pageant in Marietta
The YWCA in Marietta Georgia stages The Vision of the Blue Crusaders a grand pageant for 500 to 1000 Cobb County girls. National and local organizers train dancers for a Southeast showcase first of eleven district events nationwide with military touches and planned aerial appearances. Admission is free with no collection.
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Marietta
Young Women's Christian Association
Marietta Y. W. C. A
Blue Crusaders
Cobbounty
W. C. A. Society
United States
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Pieri- 8
South
Cobb County
Wilder Meadow
Kennesaw Avenue
Herne
Bandit ransom saga touches Texas border raid tale
The article details a bandit-led ransom demand for two U S aviators held near Candelaria Texas. It notes Chico Cano's insurgent group linked to prior Big Bend killings, the payment plan arranged by a Marfa bank official under U S guard, and army officials reporting no troop movements. Messages from captives and families urged prompt payment as authorities seek safe border delivery.
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Mnell
Mandelaria
C. Smith
Chico Cano
Big Bend
Tex W Hulan
Joe Sitters
Cano
Aact
Lurney
United States
Candelaria
Texas
H. M. Fennell
Marfa Bank
Dickman
Southern Department
Pls Bend
Marfa
Francisco Gonzales
Juarez
Ofinaga’ District
Davis
Peter
James B. Erwin
Langhorne
Dawkins Kilpatrick
Strathmore
Cal
Hutchinson
Minn
Dawkins
Kilpatrick
Banilts
Peterson
Mesasges
Maria
Ojinage
Mexico
Texas-Mexico
Rim Rock
Rio Grande
Brite Ranch
Chico Gano
Reid
Minneapolis
Mra
G. Peterson
Kan
Texan
Villista Maxican
Governors to act on aviator ransom case at governors conference
East Lake City Utah Aug 19 two American army aviators were captured by bandits and held in Mexico for 25009 ran some. Major Garis said Governor Burnquist of Minnesota would push for action at the conference opening tomorrow with executives of border states to secure immediate steps. Harold Patternon of Hutchinson Minn is the other aviator. Governor Burnquist telegraphed Secretary Lansing and California Governor Stephens seeking cooperation to obtain swift action.
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Walton
el Paso
Warren
Davis
Strathmore
Cal
War Department
G. Paterson
St. Paul
Peterson
Lang~horna
East Lake City
Utah
Mexico
H.C. Garis
Atdo
J. A. A. Burnquiat
Minnesota
Paul U. Davis
California
Carranza urged to free aviators by United States
Washington reports urgent US demand for immediate action to secure the release of American aviators Lieutenant Paul H. Davis and Harold G. Peterson, kidnapped near Candeleria Texas, with a $15,000 ransom demanded. Officials warned of international law breaches and awaited Mexico’s response as Baker prepared a public statement. Further, a second American, Dr. A Goenaga of Porto Rico, was reported kidnapped in Mexico City with ransom threats, while bandits attacked a mining truck and raided a Panna-Mexico Fuel office, affecting American interests.
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Carranza
United States
Washington
Nona
Paul H. Davie
Harold G. Peterson
Candelaria
Texas
State Department
Mexico City
Baker
Capitol
Senate
War Department
Department
Into Department
Carranze
Juarez
Paul H. Davis
Harold G. Perron
Mexico
A. Goenaga
Porto Rico
Valentine Reyes
Diaarches
Goenaga
Itad
Foreign Office
Nfe
Alverado Mining and Milling Company
Jiminez
Leslie Webb
Tuxpam
Panna-Mexico Fuel Company
Black attacker shoots during Madison church sermon
In Madison Georgia August 19 a Black man named Howell rushed a church sermon and attacked his wife with a heavy object, striking another female nearby. The congregation fled through doors and windows as the sheriff was alerted. Howell left the area before police arrived, with the service interrupted and two women injured.
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Madison
SnetlaLl
A. Pegre
Otzelze
Ighee Howell
Howell
Berich
Lloyd George Foresees British Coal Purchase and Armament Cuts
Premier Lloyd George warned of long-term damage from labor hours shortening output and urged increased production to revive trade. He blamed the United States for delaying Turkish peace terms and pressed for real disarmament within the League of Nations. He warned that rising armaments would render the league a sham. He cited Britain’s wartime cost and a worsened trade balance as reasons to boost exports and curb imports. Lord Robert Cecil urged scrapping the league if it lacks reality, while the government faces criticism over spending.
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United States
Turkey
Great Britain
Peopia
Great Beltsin
Lloyd-George
League of Nations
House of Commons
Denikine
Rent Naan
Ireland
V. P. O'Connor
United Irish League of Great Britain
Scotland
Liverpool
Caucasus
Andrew Bonar Law
Reese
War Department
Thors
Han
Negro Baby Killed in Florida Outbreak at Mulberry
In Mulberry near Tampa a negro baby was killed and a man and a woman wounded as indiscriminate firing erupted. Reports say gunfire came from near the Prairie Petrole phosphate company's powerhouse with armed guards patrolling. The Mulberry mayor asked the governor to call out county guards.
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Tampa
Fie
Mulberry
Here
Prairie Petole Phosphate Company
Strikebredkerg
Ote
Britain defends Armenia aid stance in wartime debate
Law and Labour members clashed over coal nationalization and the Armenian question as Bonar Law urged restraint while pledging to welcome American help if Washington acts. The Premier faced criticism for Ireland and Caucasus withdrawals, with Bonar Law arguing American influence may solve the Armenian crisis.
War Prices and Government Policy Spark Dealer Outcry
A writer analyzes wartime controls, profiteering, and price rises as factories faced shortages after government commandeering. He argues government hoarding and retailer exploitation caused unjust high prices, urges fiscal redress, and expresses sympathy for dealers victimized by "titious prices" and disrupted supply chains.
Food officials in Georgia ready for price relief
From New Orleans to Montgomery to Atlanta, prices vary with sugar selling at 10 to 11 cents a pound. Judge Sam Sibley will qualify as associate judge next Saturday, with a grand jury meeting September 15 to probe hoarding and profiteering. Government food orders at the postoffice parcel post sale surpassed $700 in a few hours, as the sale runs 8 to 4.
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New Orleans
Montgomery
Atlanta
Raley
Sam Sibley
Federal Court of Georgia
Federal
Grand Jury
Federal Grand Jury
Sibley
Postoffice
H. I
Candlers
J. C. Staton
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Btar
Charles Sheldon
Karl Karsten
Patform
R. A. Broyles
Key
National Labor Party formed with 1920 plan in Chicago
A national labor party will be formed at a November convention in Chicago as labor groups from several states back steps to unify six million workers. A temporary executive committee will call the convention with delegates from central labor bodies and unions. A constitution and platform will define candidates for the 1920 campaign, with 2,600 to 3,000 delegates expected. The Plumb plan for railroad operation was endorsed. A national lecture bureau will arrange a tour by Arthur Henderson of the British labor party to boost support.
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Chicago
National Labor Party
Labor Organization
Central
United States
Labor Party
Duncan McDonald
Union Federation of Labor
State Labor Party
Washington
Organized Labor
Robert M. Buck
Trinda Labor Party
Arthur Henderson
Max Hayes
Cleveland
Ohio
Abraham Lefkowitz
New York
Charles R. Nuzum
Kansas City
Kan
T. Bennett
Hartford
Conn
William
Rodriguez
Trance Trike Ends After City Officials Mediate
New York August 18 The subway and elevated strike by Interborough Rapid Transit workers ends after a conference yields a compromise. Workers win a 25 percent wage increase retroactive to August 1 and an arbitration path for the remaining 45 percent demand. Service resumes at midnight. Authorities press ahead with investigations of alleged collusion between Interborough leaders and a company union.
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New York
Interborough Rapid
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Interborough
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
P. J. Connolly
Connolly
J. Ahlan
James M. Cocchrane
Swann
Martin
Hylan
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