Full Train Crews Favored In Report
A Georgia House labor committee approved a bill to require full train crews on passenger trains with a conductor engineer fireman and fireman all trains over 100 miles exempt and trains with fewer than three cars exempt. Rail officials and labor representatives debated with backers claiming public safety and opponents warning hardship for smaller lines. The committee also backed a sheds bill for stations with five workers and approved appropriations for various state departments and public projects.
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Georgia
House Committee On Labor and Labor Statistics
Bis
Labor Union
Committee On Appropriations
Department of Agriculture
Eliza Bincey
Georgia Normal and Industrial College
Milledges
CW. Hiline
Europe
South Peersia Normal College
Rome
General Agricultural Committee
Commissioner of Agriculture
Harriet A. Hargett
Firh and Game Committee
Committee On Education
Jefferson
Vidalia
Sale of Refrigerators Breaking All Records in Atlanta
Atlanta stores report a record refrigerator sales season led by King Hardware. George F. King, president, says his firm started with unusually large stock and repeatedly added to inventories as demand surged. Last week the stereo department purchased two carloads of units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
King Hardware Company
George F. King
McElroy Takes Charge at Norcross Post Office
Forenous Ga July 16 Special WM. McElroy assumed duties as postmaster in Norcross after appointment from several applicants. The retiring postmistress Mrs Florence McAfee steps down after twenty one years of faithful service.
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Forenous
WM. McElroy
Florence McAfee
Prices of meats go sky high in New York City
New York July 16 retail prices of meats were raised one to three cents today in New York City. Dealers declare wholesale beef prices higher than in twenty years with four cent increases and retail prices up seven cents in three weeks. In pork a rise of 20 percent was recorded. Despite a two cent per pound advance, imports from Australia and South America helped limit further rises.
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New York
New York City
Ealere
Australia
South America
Senators Wrangling Over Trade Commission
Washington July 16 The senate judiciary committee pressed the Clayton anti trust bill while the interstate trade commission bill again drew debate Senator McCumber urged a change from unfair competition to stifling of competition by unfair methods Senator Sterling called the term grossly indefinite Senator Brandegee assailed the measure as half baked warning of a government snooper commission and possible panic if enacted with broad powers to judge business practices but without full protection for individuals
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Interstate Trade Commission
Senate
McCumber
North Dakota
Williams
Kim
Sterling
South Dakota
Newlands
Brandegee
White House
Connecticut
Congress
Department of Justice
Trade Commission
New Haven Murder Trial Reveals Neighborly Farm Ties
In Middlebury two farm families, Plew and Wakefield, are described in Mrs. Bessie J. Wakefield’s murder trial. Plew died earlier, Wakefield was killed, and neighbor Dwight Wheeler testified about Wakefield’s alleged unsanitary husbandly behavior and Mrs. Wakefield’s claim that he was too dirty. Wheeler noted Mrs. Wakefield refused to reunite with him, saying he was “too dirty,” and Wakefield later served as her nurse during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New " Haven
Conn
James Plew
William C. Wakefield
Middlebury
Bessie J. Wakefield
Plew
Wakefield
Dwight L. Wheeler
Pocahontas Windows Unveiled at Gravesend
Gravesend England July 15 The unveiling and dedication of two memorial windows to Pocahontas presented to St George s church by the Dames of Virginia marked a town holiday Officers and crews of the American battleships Missouri and Tinois and the Annapolis naval cadets on their annual practice cruise attended with Ambassador Page The ambassador spoke of Pocahontas influence as a bond of peace between the United States and Great Britain The dedication was performed by Bishop John Reginald Harmon Chester
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Gravesend
England
Pocahontas
St. George's Church
Dames of
Virginia
Missouri
Tinois
Annapolis Naval Cadets
Ambassador Page
Focahontas
United States
Great Britain
John Reginald Harmon
Chester
Mediation Bid Denied by Rail Workers in Chicago
Western railroads enginemen and trainmen representatives, after voting to strike over wage demands, refuse the general managers' committee request to seek U S mediation. They accuse the committee of delaying negotiations to defeat the workers. The letter notes past arbitration awards were not enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
General Managers’ Committee
United States
Six Die as Tennessee Storm Strikes Across State
Nashville reports a deadly storm with six deaths from lightning and cloudbursts. Victims include Richard Womack and his father near McMinnville, Mrs. James Franier near Murfreesboro, and Albert Tenpenny in a barn strike at Awburn. A party camping on Pigeon Roost Creek was swept away, and a family wagon group drowned near Lynnville.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Richard Womack
McMinnville
James Franier
Murfreesboro
Albert Tenpenny
Awburn
John Robinson
Coy
Davenport
Berry Smith
Pigeon Roost Creek
Pulaski
Elizabeth Gibson
Lynnville
Gallatin
Rockwood
Hearing Opens in Empire Life Co Case in Georgia
Testimony by John A. Copeland deputy insurance commissioner exposes impaired assets and improper loans at Empire Life Insurance Co as Judge Jones R Brown faces a pivotal hearing. Witness identifies $114 497 45 asset shortfall and $159 298 05 in stock notes not admitted assets. Officers and directors allegedly dodged cash payments on stock subscriptions and used prohibited collateral. Adjournment set for cross examination as sensational developments loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones R. Brown
Empire Life Insurance Company
John A. Copeland
Insurance Commissioner
Georgia
Carroll Latimer
The
Plaintif
Insurances Department of Georgia
Hixamines Company
Georgia Insurance Department
Department of Insurance
Copeland
Insurance Department
Insurance Commissior
Commercial Savings Bank
Macon
Judge Brow
Constitution
Ioana
Altough
State of Georgia
Merchants’ Bank of
Augusta
High Finance Probe Left to Interstate Commission
The House Commerce Committee voted to drop a congressional inquiry into high finance charges involving the Wa bash Pittsburg Terminal railway Pere Marquette and Rock Island systems. It will rely on the Interstate Commerce Commission during its railway valuation work, as no public interest would be served by a separate investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railrard Commission
W. C. Puckett
H. C. Teat
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainman
Wimberly
Bibo
Stewart
Board of Plumbing Examiners
Weaouiussiin
Litigation Focused On Large Damages Suit Involving Judge Brown
The case revolves around a claim of about $300,000 over cost to the plaintiff company. Notable attorneys are involved on both sides with Judge James R. Brown represented by Garrell Latimer Hopkins and Dorsey Brewster Howell Heyman, and the defense by Frank C. Hooper. Evidence for the defense will be taken after the plaintiff’s testimony concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James RB. Brown
Cgarrell Latimer
Charles T. Hopkins
Dorsey, Brewater, Howell & Heyman
Frank C. Hooper
Macon Men Protest Mortgage Tax in Georgia
About 100 Macon businessmen met at the chamber of commerce to oppose the county board of tax equalizers taxing mortgages this year. The board listed mortgages in the county totaling around 2.5 million dollars and will send notices demanding taxes. A committee will seek reconsideration and may take the matter to state tax agent John C. Hart if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Chamber of Commerce
County Board of Tax Equalizers
Board of Equalizers
Thia County
RE. D. Huguenin
W. E. Dunwady
W. G. Lee
J. J. McKay
Malculm Jones
John C. Hart
Harley Cabiness
Florida primary law to be tested in court
Jacksonville Florida July 16 H Anderson progressive party leader in Florida has challenged the Bryan primary law as unconstitutional He served notice on H Clay Crawford secretary of state that he will seek a temporary restraining order in the circuit court at Gainesville to block certification of candidates until the law is adjudicated
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Macon
Bibb County
Jacksonville
Fla
H. &. Anderson
Progressive Party
Florida
Democratic Party
PD. A. Fletcher
F Ilorida
Anderson
H. Clay Crawford
Gainesville
President Wilson Suffering From Indigestion and Cold
Washington July 16 President Wilson is listed as confined to his room with indigestion and a cold. He is said to be improving but all engagements for tomorrow are likely cancelled. His chess problem is said to be complicated by guards and he resists leaving Washington while Congress works on anti trust bills. It may be possible he travels for the weekend.
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Washington
Wilson
Yellowad
Geard
Ele
Congress
David Marks Stricken During Panama Joint Land Session
American member of the Panama joint land commission, David Marks Stricken, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and right side paralysis during yesterday's session. He was removed to a hospital where doctors report his condition dangerous and prognosis uncertain.
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Panes
David Packs
Panama
Chattooga Crops Saved By Brief Rainfall
Lyerly Georgia on July 16 reports a light rain that relieved crops after five weeks of drought. Fields previously drying up showed signs of revival as moisture returned briefly. Local farmer conditions and potential yield impact remain uncertain pending further rainfall.
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Chattooga
Lyerly
Plucking Board Explains Navy Officer Removals
Washington reports that Rear Admiral Knight told the house naval committee that Captain John H. Gibbons and four other navy captains were removed for efficiency reasons, having added nothing to naval service despite flawless records. He noted Gibbons had little sea time recently and had chaired Annapolis duties, while two captains court-martialed for running ashore were not plucked. The panel discussed restoration bills for Gibbons and Potts, with Potts testifying officers broadly approve the plucking system to stimulate promotions.
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Washington
Knight
House Naval Committee
John H. Gibbons
Gibbons
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Congress
Senate
House
Termplin M. Potts
Naval Committee
T. B.dewitt Veeder
Captain Potts
No Directors Chosen for the Atlanta Bank
Treasury memo shows six regional bank directors elected by Richmond, with Atlanta and San Francisco not yet filled. Contention over nominations by Thomas D. Jones and Paul M. Warburg unsettles plans to elect class D directors, as Hamlin Harding and Miller prepare to take oaths.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Treasury Department
Richmond Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Avanta
San Francisco
Thomas D. Jones
Paul M. War Burg
Federal Reserve Board
Charles S. Hamlin
W. PB. G. Harding
Adolph C. Miller
Senate
Cleveland
Atlanta
Arong
Richmond
Waldo Newcomer
Baltimore
John F Bruton
Wilson
N.C
Bawar
Mann
Bluefield
W.va
George J. Seay
DR. Coker
Hartsville
S.C
J. F. Oyster
Tornado in Henderson Kentucky Kills Two Residents
A late day tornado tore through Henderson Kentucky killing Mrs. William Sewell and her 13 year old nephew Bonnie Prior. Several others were injured and numerous buildings damaged. The town faced a blackout as the power plant suffered partial destruction and damage was estimated at 180000 dollars.
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Henderson
Ily
Ueht
William Sewell
Bonnie Prior
Bath
Relief for Spartanburg Laurens storm sufferers proposed
Washington July 16. A joint resolution to appropriate 60000 for relief of storm sufferers in Spartanburg and Laurens counties South Carolina was introduced today by Representative Tounson. The measure mirrors a similar bill by Representative Finier for York county relief.
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Washington
Spartanburg
Laurens
South Carolina
Tounson
Finier
York County
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Empire Life CO
James Brown
J. A. Copeland
Taken
E.G. Griffin
Gate City
Bible Board of Tax Equalizers
Ono
Cliff C. Cook
Wall Street
Knights
Knights of Columbus
MR. Wilson
David Marks
Fisuite
Hardwick
Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta Bank
Richmond Institution
Kentucky
Es Bank
Savings Department
Third National Bank
Frank Hawkins
Pres
Joe, A. Micord
John W. Grant
J. N. Goddard
Thos. C. Erwin. Cashier
R. W. Byers
Cashier
M. Bergstrom
B. Summers
A. J. Hansell
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