Packers Fight Federal Regulation At Senate Hearing
Washington reports the federal trade commission findings on the five large packers are useless for legislation, says L D H Weld of Swift & Co to the Senate agriculture committee. He claims packers controlled under 3 percent of wholesale groceries, profits are modest, and accuses the commission of misstatement and bias. The hearing also covered car monopolies and opposing views from live stock interests and independents.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
L. D. H. Weld
Swift & Co
Senate Agriculture Committee
Kenyon
Kendrick
Weld
England
Commission
W. B. Colver
Gronna
Harrison
Mississippi
Everett C. Brown
National Live Stock Exchange
Brown
Co Ittee
Federal Trade
Colver
Trade’ Commission
Trade Commission
John Waters
Farmers’ Co-Operative Society
Iowa
Hi. W. Robinson
Portland
Swifts
Organizing & Separate Corporation
Moges
Postmaster Appointed in Hull Georgia
Washington August 26 Guy A Patten named fourth class postmaster at Hull Madison county Georgia succeeding John T Williams who resigned The appointment follows standard postal service practice and reflects local governmental appointments in the region
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Washington
Guy A. Patten
Hull
Madison County
Georgia
John T. Wiliams
Japan in a Thrmgil of Industrial Unrest
Washington reports widespread labor unrest across Japan with strikes and wage gains. Strikes demand 30 to 50 percent raises, shorter hours, and six day weeks. Police suppression, union autonomy, and potential revolution are debated by bankers and officials. Wage hikes hit newspapers and tramcar workers as 1,500 Honjo Shinju ku tram operatives hold meetings for higher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Toho
Empire
Tokio
Asaht
Jiji
Asahi
Honjo
Shin-juku
Woodmen Of America Buy Liberty Bonds
The Woodmen of America executive council votes to purchase 1,500,000 in Liberty bonds with the order’s funds and pledges aid to the thrift campaign. The decision followed a Rock Island meeting with Treasury officials to discuss government securities and savings organization cooperation.
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Washington
America
Treasury Department
Executive Council of the
Woodmen
Rock Island
Treasury Department Savings Organization
Wimonds
Gen Lewis to Speak at Hickory Reunion
Greenville S C August 26 Announcement was made that Major General E M Lewis who commanded the Thirtieth Old Hickory division overseas will speak at the reunion of the division association here September 29. Other speakers will be Brigadier General Lawrence B Tyson of Knoxville Tenn and Brigadier General S L Parson of North Carolina and Srg t Robert L Fulton of North Carolina. Then governors of Tennessee North Carolina and South Carolina will respond to the address of welcome on behalf of the respective states.
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Greenville
S. G
E. M. Lewis
Old Hickory
Division Association
Lawrence B. Tyson
Knoxville
Tenn
S. L. Parson
North Carolina
Robert L. Fulton
Tennessee
South Carolina
Choir Musical Funds Will Help The Needy
The united church choir will perform at the Auditorium Armory Tuesday night with a 300 voice chorus. Proceeds aid needy negroes, under director Kemper Harrell and Rev. A. D. Williams coordinating a large anticipated crowd. Ticket sales are strong. Plans also mention a new twenty story office building by Progressive Realty on the Merchants' National Bank site in Savannah.
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United Church Choir
Auditorium Armory
Kemper Harreld
A. D. Williams
Savannah
Merchants’ National Bank
Progressive Realty Company
Willis Announces Flag Day Results
G F Willis, chairman of the finance committee, announced the final Subscriptions total for the Confederate Reunion Fund at 58 617 in hand. An additional 2500 in cash has been offered for concession privileges, raising the potential fund to 61117. Flag day netted 5117, raised by city women civic groups and high school girls, with Katherine and Annie Moore Mitchell leading the day’s efforts and the Ladies Memorial Association committee reporting 893 20, the largest single committee total.
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G. F. Willis
Katherine
Annie Moore Mitchell
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Georgia Troops Return From Overseas Listed by Names
New York reports arrival of Georgia soldiers from overseas including Lieutenant Thomas E. Hollingsworth of Athens and numerous privates and corporals from cities such as Augusta Sparta Macon Elberton and Atlanta among others. The list names ranks and hometowns highlighting a broad influx of Georgia troops homeward.
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New York
Georgia
Thomas E. Hollingsworth
Prince Avenue
Athens
Chaprlea 2
Holmes
Augusta
Millard F. Hern- Won
Chote
Neal Boyer
Sparta
Russell Parks
Millstead
Robert Boyer
Edward Bradahaw
Elberton
Cornelius Garner
Eatonton
Charles F. Stuart
Broadway
Macon
Morse Eberhart
Cothert
Carl Williamson
Barrsville
Robert Westmoreland
Maysville
Clifford L. Brown
Hull
Willam“€. Venable
Cedartown
Alva Evans
George C. Yancey
Logansville
Norman Evens
Jackson
Thomas K. Rumsey
Hollywood
Benjamin Ward
Tallapoosa
Robert Huffman
Clem
Henry T. Atkinson
Roynton
Marcus Vanderford
Bethlehem
Edward T. Stewart
Atco
James BM. Gurley
Gladstone
Litheten J. Stangland
Moultrie
Carl Stanford
Lovejoy Street
Atlanta
Thomas G White
Hepzhibah
Levi Bhiver
Sylvester
Clarence V. Bwent
William T. White
Cordele
Joseph C. Henney
Alacon
Thomas J. Morris
Zocnat Groves
Gay
Stonyside Brieule Vevey
Leriogea Je
Dutc
Edwin J. Barry
Decatur
Iedge Pe Odeers
Benery F. Boyil
Son
Gordon L. Winders
Archibald 8
Mike
Savannah
Orvie W. Dsusby
Dallas
Harry Hepson
Brownplace
Hercel D. Baker
Sor Euclid Avenue
Edward Martin
Rossville
Savannah man once king of Yap revealed in history
Savannah, Ga August 2 Special. Patrick O Keefe was stranded on Yap and gained favor to be proclaimed king of the island. Relatives here employed Walter Hartridge to investigate and it led to a government cruiser voyage. The fortune proved to be substantial and Savannah keeps this noted tale as part of its past. Dahlonega Ga August 20 Special. John H Moore purchased the brick store on the public square and will move his goods in after repairs. He will relocate his current store and improve the grounds. In two months Moore has sold several valuable regions.
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Savannah
White House
Guam
Patrick O'Keefe
Yap
Ians End
Kinging
Walter Hartridge
Superior Court
Aston
Hartridge
The
Istana
Vttle
Dahloneys
John H. Moore
I. W. Hall Merchandise Company
Moore
Railroad Hearing Moved to Macon in Georgia Coast Case
Savannah Ga August 26 Special Judge Beverly Evans announced the next hearing in the Georgia Coast and Piedmont railroad case David Loewenthal vs the road will be held in Macon at 10 p m on August 30 The Brunswick area and hundreds along the line watch closely as the road's fate may be decided.
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Savannah
Beverly Evans
Georgia ,Coast and Piedmont Railroad
David Loewenthal
the Road
Macon
Brunswick
Anti-Saloon League To Hold Conference In Chicago
Ernest H. Cherrington secretary of the Anti-Saloon league announces a conference of national and state league officials and superintendents in Chicago September 17 and 18 to plan law enforcement and international prohibition efforts.
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Westervile
Ohio
Ernest H. Cherrington
Anti-Saloon League
National Organization
Chicago
United States
U. C. V. Commander Names His Staff
Savannah Ga August 26 D H Morgan commander of the South Georgia brigade United Confederate Veterans has named the following staff R J Stewart Savannah adjutant general and chief of staff Benjamin Milliken Jesup inspector general W C Rahn Stillwell quartermaster general N C Wells Savannah commissary general and William Harding Savannah judge advocate
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Savannah
D. H. Morgan
South Georgia Brigade
United Confederate Veterans
R. J. Stewart
Gavannsh
Benjamin Milliken
Jesup
W. C. Rahn
Stillwell
N. C Wells
William Harding
Better Than Whisky for Colds and Flu
A sensational claim promoting a medicated remedy used by European and American Army surgeons to shorten colds and prevent complications. Druggists nationwide are instructed to refund the price at the counter if relief does not come within two minutes.
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U. S
Agpironal advertised as fastest cold remedy
A sensational ad touts Agpironal or Aspiranel as a guaranteed, lab endorsed cold and cough remedy. It claims rapid relief within two minutes, urges购买 at drugstores with a half dollar, and promotes universal approval by authorities and the public, including use for infants.
Death toll rises from Canton turkey dinner tragedy
Alliance Ohio August 26 Colonel Charles C Weybrecht died today amid suspected food poisoning from sold storage turkey at a Canton country club dinner last Saturday. Also dead are Mrs Helen Gabris and Bob Jennings. Paralyzed are Mr and Mrs John Sharer with doubtful recovery. Chef W D McElroy in serious condition. Attendees Mrs Clem Bates Mrs Willis F P Sanford and Louis Brush are seriously ill. Specialists were summoned from Cleveland and Alliance.
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Alliance
Ohio
Charles C. Weybrecht
France
146Th
Canton
Helen Sebring Gabris
William £. Gabris
Sebring
John C. Sharer
Cleveland
Bob Jennings
Country Club
W. D. McElroy
Louis H. Brush
Salem
Clem Bates
Wilis FP. Sanford
Unionized Police Deny Bias Amid Macon Strike
Macon Georgia faced questions of loyalty as a unionized police force linked to the Central Labor Union is accused of favoring striking textile workers. Police deny bias, while some officers support the strikers. the fire department is similarly unionized. If a general strike occurs, Macon could lack both police and fire protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Central Labor Union
Textile Workers
Bible Manufacturing Company
Macon Police Department
United States
Fire Department
Railroad Strikers Defy Union Head In California
Los Angeles August 26 All striking railroad workers will ignore orders to return to work and continue the strike. An all-night meeting produced the decision amid fears of mob violence. Rail transportation across southern California from Fresno to Yuma is paralyzed. The strike began Thursday night with switchmen and brakemen quitting in sympathy with Pacific Electric interurban workers, expanding to yard and shop staff and spreading north to Bakersfield and east to Yuma.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California
Fresno
Yuma
Arizona
Pacific Electric Company
Bakersfield
Two Men Face Trial in Death of Willie Crawford
The preliminary trial of W. G. Wacker and Lt. S. M. Gray began in Chattanooga on the death of 18 year old bank clerk Willie Crawford. The crowd filled the courthouse as three witnesses testified, including Mrs. Caroline Crawford who spoke of a dying statement. Abraham Edelstein and Merritt Brody were arrested on warrants for running a disorderly house linked to Crawford's death.
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Chattanooga
Tepy
W. G. Wacker
5. M. Gray
Willie Crawford
Caroline Crawford
Ruth Crawford
Slater
Madge Coulter
Gil
Judes Martin Fleming
Veteran Chaplain From Overseas Arrives at Fort McPherson
Major John Randolph a veteran U S Army chaplain who served in Soissons and Chateau Thierry has arrived in Atlanta to assume post chaplain duties at Fort McPherson He previously served with the Second engineers and the Second division of the Second army corps He speaks of his front line and rest area experiences and praises Colonel Bratton and Atlanta hospitality He has 23 years of service and prior duty with the Seventeenth regiment at Fort McPherson in 1910
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John Randolph
United States Army
Soissons
Chateau Therry
Atlanta
Fort McPherson
Randolph
France
Second Engineers
Second Army Corps
Philippines
General Pershing
Mexico
Seventeenth Regiment
Chaptain
Bratton
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Woodmen OF America
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Hickory Reunion
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Willis
Joseph H. Heard
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Eoeob
Coleman
Graham
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Lendlea’ Memorial Association
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Wright
Alice Daxter
Annie
Ore Mitchell
Atnry Stephens
McCree Ape
Fula Wallace
Henderson
Mra
Jones
Vines
Hetta Rowlett
John W. Towlett
McGill
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Erry Ba
Annes
Walter Prey Andrews
Leman
Misa Laure West
Misa Mary Griffith
Marie Sider
Laura West Malqne
Misa Carving
Mrytic Crumiy
Kathering West
W. ©. Catlard
Kings' Daughters Committee
Caldwell
D. F. Goree
Jon Unley
Nens Ara
Ballard Wense
Ars
Goree
Geree
Bira
Quarles
E. B. Griggeee
David Quarrels
Kenlmer
John Peseeery
Jallette
Handley
Bmra
J. W. Couch
Fores
Fairfax
Montague
Clara Deli Hughes
T.B. Stevens
Belleviente
Luckett
Sae
Ellevue
Bellevue
Nichola
Juin Jackson Chapter
Children of Confederacy
Sage
Tenenee Westeeaetes
Woodwerd
Mra. J
Hinton Clark
Ore Browett
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Carl Mullen
Aire
E. B. Williams
Steneeee
Dave Webb
Cs Romitter
Whiteshde
eUihik
Col. Weybrecht
FT. M
Pherson
Will Washington
Oscar Carlson
Walden’s Ridge
Loulaville
Carlson
Will Simonds
Philadelphia Record
Greensburg
Clem “Lauffer
Harrison City
G. L. Lemon
wEnge
Yielous
Lauffer
Hestey Blig
Boy Scout
Boy Scouts
Georgia Savings Bank & Trust Co
Williams Bros. Insurance
Nat’l Bank Bldg
Northwestern National Fire Insurance Company
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Street
TL. Asse
Office of the Insurance Commissioner
L. M. Stuart
Northwestern National Insurance Company
Stuart
Herman J. Bohmann
H. Leon Layfield
Williams Brothers
Trust Company of Georgia Peas
Ernest Woodruff
WM. G. Wardlaw
John E. Murphy
James H. Nunsally
John Jr. Goddard
ORO
Pendleton
John K. M’donald
Goodrum, JR
Albert Pritchard
Trust Company of Georgia
Forrest Adair
Robert
Alston
W. G, Bradley J. Bulow
Campbell
William E. Chapiner
J. Davis
Samuel C., Dobbs
James W. English
John A. Goddard
John W. Grant
Frank Hawkins
Thos, P. Hunan
Harold Hirsch
Edward H. Inma Brooks Morgan
John E. Murphy James H. Munhally
Thomas &, Paine
Real Estate Department
Member
Federal Reserve System
Fof Georgia
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