Redfield warns private shippers face government entry
New Orleans January 39. Secretary of Commerce W C Redfield told city businessmen that private steamship interests must treat shippers fairly or the government would step in. He said government ships would compete with private fleets, and urged fair freight rates while noting a protest against a government ship purchase.
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New Orleans
W. C. Redfield
United States
Achever
Redfield
Association of Commerce
Washington
Bih
Protest Highlights Risks of Government Ship Ownership
The protest argues that running such a law would entangle the United States with foreign powers. Critics say government operation could trigger international difficulties, while supporters note offers to buy ships and claim only a few vessels would influence freight notes like a pendulum moving a clock.
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United States
Redfield
Rockefeller Critic Attacks Labor Wages and Foundations
Lawer Lawson denounces Rockefeller foundations after a $1,000,000 study into industrial unrest. He accuses Rockefeller figures of hidden control and ignorance about Colorado Fuel and Iron labor abuses, citing King’s letter and the union threat. Hammond and Eliot testify on labor policy and education philanthropy.
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Judson
Colorado, Fuel and Iron Company
Game Voice
Young Rockefeller
Colorado
Foundation
Mackenzie King
King
Lawson
Mr. King
John D. Hockefeler, Jr
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Colorado “Fuel
Jdron
Vienna Officials Seek Confiscation Of All Foodstuffs
Dispatches from Vienna report the city council and press demanding immediate confiscation by the Austrian government of all grain flour and meat stocks. They warn of catastrophe unless action is taken and criticize certain Hungarian landowners and others for selfish attitudes amid looming shortages.
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Venice
London
Vienna
de Clare
Navy and political clash over strengthening fleet
Representative Hobson urged a stronger navy citing the president as a liability and warning that the fleet will not reach the Pacific under the current administration. He compared U S tensions with Germany and Britain to historical wars and called for expansion of ships and manpower. Pacific defense and bids for an enlarged program split lawmakers as debate continues.
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America
United States
Hobson
Europe
France
England
Germany
Great Britain
Napoleon
Britain
Williams
Illinois
Japan
Pacific
Gardner
Massachusetts
Pacific Coast
Stephens
California
Atlantic
Daniels
Witherspoon
Mississippi
China
Slayden
Texas
Zionist relief ship to Palestine famine areas sails planned
Washington reports a food ship for famine threatened Palestine and Syria will depart soon. Brandeis Wise and Magnes announce with Bryan that cargo plans are set and safe conduct assurances are sought from Britain France and Turkey. Nathan Straus contributes $50,000 to aid all faiths with Christian groups aiding the effort. Ambassador Morganthau in Constantinople works to ease the situation as the Zionist committee seeks outside help and the State Department pledges inquiry into anti Jewish attacks.
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Washington
Palestine
Syria
United States
Provisional Zionist Committee
State Department
Louis D. Brandeis
Boston
Stephen §. Wise
J.L. Magnes
New York
Bryan
Nathan Straus
New For
Brandeis
Ambasator
Morganthau
Constantinople
Funeral Notices From Dalton And West Point
Dalton Georgia January 29 special John Towns aged 70 died at his sister's residence. He was long known in hotel circles and was a son of ex governor Towns. Survived by three sisters. West Point Georgia January 29 special Mrs J W Williams Opelika Alabama died at home with six children listed and noted as an original organizer of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. John C Shepherd Jr aged five died at a private hospital. Died in El Paso Texas D Otishax age 50 with family details. Nashville Georgia January 28 special Mr B L Boyd 40 died at home with wife and six children surviving. Ella Stewart died Thursday evening at home four sons listed. Bertha Bethea four died. family details included.
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Mrs. Lawson
Mr. Rockefeller
New York
Rockefeller
Mrr. Rockefeller
John TD. Rockefeller, Jr
Jaca Atten
Imine
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Hps
Colorado Ig
Wilson
Brite Harper
Ogden
Texas
Harper
M. L. Sellers
Karper Miet
Jen
Hel
Sellers
Houston
Leve Harper
A. Ogden
Johne Sroud
William Davis
Georgia
Maud Holt
Mebane
N. C
Wisconsin
Dalton
John Towns
R. A. Rushton
M. A. Comer
Huntington
W. Va
Dickinson
Pittsburg
Williams
Opelika
Ala
West Point
J. W. Williams
John W. Williams
West Poin
George M. Williams
Montgomery
S. R
B.D. Williams
John J. Ingram
Clif Williams
Open Uke
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
John C. Shepherd, Jr
Patterson's
Angier Place
D. Otishax
el Paso
John «. Nix
Gainesville
L. W. Sharp
Atlanta
Nashville
B. . Boyd
Pinchin's Sea Exploit Pleasing to Germans
New York dispatch reports Captain Edward T. Pinchin piloted the cotton laden steamer Elmonte through mine fields into Bremen on New Year's Day and returned to New York. Though praised in Bremen, he was arrested and questioned by a German admiral before release. His feat noted for guiding an American flag into Bremen harbor after 44 years and earning salute from locals. His crew spent shore leave amid celebrations. The article also notes a private hospital obituary line.
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New York
Edward T. Pinchin
Elmonte
Bremen
Pinchin
Ita
Georgians May Win Millions by Story
A Georgia tale recounts a case where a long story ending with a fortune hinges on a will. The narrative traces a man of about forty who fathered Leve Harper, the named beneficiary, and the child’s status as the sole offspring of a common law marriage. Prior to the will's execution, the couple separated and the child was taken to Cairo for care.
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Leve’ Harper
Ogden
Cairo
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