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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1919
Page
4
Washington August 22 Senator Thomas of Colorado warned that provisions of the peace treaty fail to curb labor evils and threaten domestic peace. He voiced doubt that the constitution permits the measures and urged setting up an international labor conference.
An editorialized discussion cites organized labor as a class and condemns attempts to standardize labor conditions via international pact. It argues treaty articles may degrade American workers, threatening political and social order, while noting gaps the labor section omits from covenant remedies.
Leon Salinas undersecretary of commerce and labor released a full history of the Mexican petroleum question from colonial times to the 1917 constitution. The report notes Article 27 asserting nation dominion over hydrocarbons and describes concession systems, production figures, and a 1918 profit example of over 2.8 million pounds sterling on investments, arguing oil remains a profitable enterprise with proper technical and financial means.
A Japanese delegation visited Secretary Daniels in Honolulu and presented two bronze vases as a symbol of friendship. Daniels accepted and thanked the visitors noting the gesture as a sign of amity between the nations. The group also attended a Luau hosted by island officials at a seaside venue, with Hawaiian menus and traditional barbecued foods prepared for the guests.
Washington reports July foreign trade edged toward balance for the United States as imports hit a record 346 million dollars, while exports fell by 50 million to 570.9 million. For the seven months ended July exports totaled 24.618 billion and imports 19.55 billion.
Washington reports trading resumed on the Alexandria cotton exchange on August 1. A cablegram from the American consul notes closing prices at about 311-8 for a 500 pound bale for November delivery, roughly $100 above the spot purchase price. Egyptian cotton had been controlled by a special commission prior to that date.
Copenhagen reports The National Tidenda says England seeks a railway concession through Estonia to reach the Russian market. Negotiations continue with aims to access the islands Dafoe and Oesei in the Baltic Sea for construction of a commercial port, no port specified.
Paris August 22 The police demand retailers display prices for goods fixed officially The Union of Syndicates of the Seine department appoints delegates to join the commission fixing prices The appointments require government action to combat speculation
The Philadelphia Ledger notes government ships will not be forcibly sold. Private buyers will absorb vessels at market price, with only clear understandings that merchan t marine assets remain. Inland lake ships and steel vessels will sell to any bidder at right price, per Payne.
Mount Zion camp meeting near Griffin Georgia opened Friday night and runs through August. Noted preachers including Dr W L Pierce Rev A B Sanders and R T Hamby will lead services with Rev W S Pains and James Watson directing singing. Several evangelists returned from service with the expeditionary forces for this year's gathering.
Griffin is installing two modern laboratories in connection with the city health department under a new agreement. The equipment has arrived and is being installed in the city hall. The lab will allow frequent examinations of the city water and milk from local dairies for bacteriological, serological, and chemical analysis, placing Griffin among mid sized cities with such facilities.
In Anniston Alabama Mrs N H Henderson wife of a Alexandria valley resident was fatally injured when an automobile driven by J E Sides struck her as she stood near her home looking at watermelons The crash occurred yesterday and she died less than half an hour later The child with her was unharmed witnesses say the collision was unavoidable.
Kineston Jamaica August 23 Federico A Tinoco former provisional president of Costa Rica arrived August 16 and left last night for England with supporters He said he hoped to return as soon as conditions become settled Private advices say that anadrurrestion in progress in Costa Rica
Washington August 22 Thomas Nelson Page of Virginia has formally resigned as ambassador to Italy. After his return from Italy months ago he had denounced a resignation but as of today no successor had been selected.
Washington August 22 hearings on the attorney general appeal in the news print price controversy will be held October 6 in New York.
Mobile city officials announced today that they placed an order for 7,000 Army blankets at a cost of 24,000 dollars. The blankets were to be supplied by the Army Supply Depot in Atlanta and would be sold to residents at the city hall sale.
Senate today adopted the Smoot measure modifying the lease bill restricting aliens from government oil lands. The record vote passed as part of the legislation. In a separate matter, Judge John set permanent alimony for Mrs. Jackson at 100 dollars, amid a contentious divorce case involving Robert Sfofer.
Reported discussions in Budapest show Archduke Joseph viewed as unpopular by the government while a new cabinet under Bar on Sigismund is hinted at. Counts and ministers named in government circles point to a potential reshuffle amid occupation pressures and Allied aims.
Four resolutions adopted by the Georgia general assembly, laid before the senate by Senator William J. Harris, originated in the house and were forwarded to Georgia senators and house members. They urge Congress to investigate high living costs, seek federal pensions for southern Negroes, oppose the Fordney bill with high duties on potatoes, and support six months pay for all honorably discharged service members.
G A Kirkland aged 32 from Pearson Ga a dentist was arrested Friday on Pryor Street by Officer W Belcher and jailed on a municipal court warrant for passing worthless checks. Authorities say the $80 check to National Dental Laboratory in April was given for materials but Kirkland claims he intended to cover the amount.
Weather expert J. Von Werrmann predicts rain will affect Atlanta Saturday with overcast skies. He notes lawiki will help keep the mercury low. Friday brought warm weather with a high near 82 degrees across the city.
News from Huntayllie Alabama reports a pitched battle last evening between officers and moonshiners in Limestone County. Lee Wildbanks, an alleged distiller, was fatally shot while Huntsville officer Hugh Craft was wounded. Three men were arrested. a distillery and five workers were found and the liquor and mash destroyed. Juries for fall and winter terms were drawn by Judges Humphries and Pendleton. The grand jury for September is to be sworn next week. Also, canal zone liquor production would be prohibited under a favorable Senate committee report.
An official report from Bern notes Switzerland debates joining the League of Nations. Professors and experts discuss neutrality limits, the pact’s publication requirement, and mechanisms for dispute settlement. They warn a referendum may exceed time limits but emphasize benefits of original member status and collective security.
Max Hayes, chairman of the executive committee, announced in Chicago that representatives from Illinois California Ohio New York and Connecticut will form a national labor party. A call will go to about ten thousand labor organizations and seven hundred city central bodies to elect delegates under a one per state or 500-member rule and to discuss democratic ownership of transportation mines finance and monopolies.
New York August 22 The governors conference at Salt Lake City urged special sessions of state legislatures to ratify the suffrage amendment so women may vote in the 1920 presidential election, announced by the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
Ukrainian forces pursuing in the region near Odessa reportedly advanced toward the port city, with claims of forces nearing the line and engaging German and Polish positions. The report notes fighting around Dubno and Rovno areas as Allied staffs discuss deployments.
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