Special Committee Probes City Stables Payroll Scandal
Sensational disclosures emerged Thursday as a special investigation panel examined payrolls for the city construction department and the stables. Lorenzo Jones, long time stables superintendent, is on vacation as the panel plans further book and payroll reviews and potential prosecutions.
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Ip.oon
Lorenzo’. Jones
Lorenzo Jones
Yeater
Weiting
Pe Saul Harris
Peyroll
Clifford Henry
J. 8. Owens
Harvey Hatcher
Owens
Deasl
Construction Department
Robinson Buys Forrest Adair Home in Druid Hills
James D. Robinson announced the purchase of Forrest Adair’s home at 960 Ponce de Leon avenue on the corner of Springdale road. The $55,000 deal includes a thirteen-room residence with six bedrooms and private baths and a vacuum cleaning system. Adair will build a new home on Springdale road nearby as Robinson plans to move in with his family in October.
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James D. Robinson
Forrest Adair
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Druid Hills
Mr. Robinson
Adatr
Springdale Road
Ponce de 'Leon
Adair
America
Free Cotton Seed Distribution Dropped by State Board
The state board of entomology will discontinue free cotton seed distribution after a decade of providing 10 to 20 bushels per county to cooperative cotton growers. Wilt resistant seed remains available from growers, with mass selection seeds limited to 25 pounds from the department and individual planters able to reserve best seed. The entomology offices are in the capitol.
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State Board of Entomolo&ky
A. C Lewis
Co-Operative
Entomological Department
Lewis
Department of Entomolary
Capitol
Invest in a Diamond Before Prices Go Up
A terse note urges investment in diamonds before prices rise, citing market optimism. It mentions Mas. 4 uy as a reference and hints at anticipated value increases. The item reads like a promotional blurb or classified investment tip from a midcentury page.
Unrest Grows as Minneapolis Businessmen Fight Bolshevism
A Minneapolis driven by rising labor discontent faces organized opposition from business leaders who form the American Committee of Minneapolis to counter socialist and Bolshevist influences. The campaign opts for outdoor soap box rallies, park debates, and plans for national reach with meetings in New York and Chicago to defend constitutional principles and oppose socialism.
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Carl W. Ackerman
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Northwest
labor_s
Socialist Party
Ohio
Sinois
American Committee
Tima
Labor Federation
Ellison
Thomas van Lear
Minnesota State Federation of Labor
New Ulm
United States Post Office
Mae “Bett
Minnesota Federation of Labor
Russia
Mannerheim
Kolshak
Nonpartisan League
St. Paul
The
Star
Nonpartisan Leader
North Dakota
Manitoba
Bolshevists
Winnipeg
Citizens' League
A. E. Godfrey
Calgary
Twin Cities
Chicago
New York
United
American Committee of
United States
Papin
Parka
National Anti-Saloon League
Park Board
American Committees
Worden
Powder Horn Park
New Jersey
Union
Legac
Cleveland
Nonpartisann League
Umen
Saravsm
Jeagee
Biz
East
Ings
Wisconsin University
Min
Neapoli
Atlanta Constitution
Southern steel men seek end to unfair freight rates
The Southern Metal Trades association asks the federal trade commission in Washington to abolish the Pittsburg base freight system that forces southern and western manufacturers to pay Pittsburgh market steel prices for Birmingham produced steel. Attorneys Elliott Cheatham and W J Dunn Jr. coordinate efforts as Birmingham district producers sell to Atlanta manufacturers under the current regime.
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South
Federal Trade Commission
Washington
Pittsburg
Birmingham
Seigelaentiy
Southern Metal ‘Trades Association
Candler
Association of Aga
Elliott Cheatham
Department of Justice
W. J. Dunn, Jr
The
Southern Metal Trades Association
Atlanta
Birmingham Producers Fight Freight Cost Disparity
Birmingham manufacturers accuse Pittsburgh based producers of price and freight discrimination. They claim Birmingham pays the Pittsburgh price plus freight while Atlanta rivals pay lower costs, harming Birmingham and Atlanta competition. The revolt, backed by local civic groups, seeks a remedy from southern steel entities and federal review.
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Birmingham
Pittebue
Atlanta
Federal
Pittsbure
Pittsburg
Beife
Plenty of Positions Open for Job Seekers
The United States employment service at 40 Haster street is placing men and women in positions as fall business picks up. Branch offices are actively offering work and helping seekers find employment.
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United ‘States Employment Service
Hast Bunster'street
Center Cay
Local Trades Training Drives Hundreds Into Duty
Fragmentary OCR notes show a program teaching trades to men including digraph operators typists brick masons and bakers. The division aims to turn many men into productive workers weekly and calls for more trainees and staff.
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Commission
Southern - Steel
Atlanta-and - Birmin
Ham Ari
Prige
pRrrine
Peachtree’ Street
Atlanta, Ga
NASA
Tee 'Aut L Bedard
Gieweanin
Academy Unive F
Cal
Ray C. Hill
West Point and
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West Point
Sandy Beaver
Gainesville
Ga Muse Clothing Co
Wnskey
Savannah
Wis
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Henry
Str
Aroke College
Ee ‘Saler, VA
Roancks Valley
Air Sp
Brenan College
Brenau
Nesville, Ga
Army
Navy
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