France to Dispatch Troops to Upper Silesia
France will send troops to Upper Silesia after Premier Briand informed Britain it is impossible to delay. The note, authenticated, will be shown to Lord Curzon on Wednesday. Britain stands firm against reinforcements and Berlin’s refusal to permit free passage through Germany remains a hurdle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E Johnson
United News
Lennon
Briand
France
Devery
Upper Silesia
Lord Curzon
British ‘Foreign Office
Delares
Great Britain
Silesia
Berlin
Germany
Harris Protests Discontinuance of Mail Clerks
Senator Harris of Georgia protested to the second assistant postmaster general against a plan to drop mail clerks on Seaboard Air Line trains 19 and 20 between Columbus and Albany. He warns it would delay mail replies by days and drew telegram protests from Dawson and Richland Chambers of Commerce. The post office will review the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Howell, JR
Constitution Bureau
Meigh Hotel
Washington
Constitution
Senator Harris
Georgia
Columbus
Albany
Seaboard Air Line
Harris
Dawson and Richland Chambers of Commerce
Department
ASK IMPORT TAXES ON HIDES RESTORED
Washington July 26 the Southern Tariff association on behalf of southwestern stock associations and the American National Live stock association filed a request with the senate finance committee for reinstatement of import taxes on hides. The tax would be 13 percent ad valorem on hides produced outside the United States. The committee will hear representatives from Texas Missouri Arizona New Mexico and other state cattlemen groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southwestern Stock Associations
American National Livestock Association
Southern Tariff Association
Senate Finance Committee
Cexax
Missouri
Arizona
New Mexico
United States
Eight Appointments Confirmed by Senate
Governor Hardwick’s selections were approved in an executive session. William Townsend named judge of Cartersville city court for four years starting October 9, Caldesta city court judge for four years starting December 7, 1921. C. Bradford to be solicitor of Valdosta court for four years starting December 11, 1371. I. J. Floyd named county court judge for Quitman county for four years starting November 30, 1521. J. M. Feiker to be Monroe city court judge for four years starting August 17, 1920. S. Burkhalter to be Clinch county judge for four years starting October 26, 1921. H. C. Morgan to be Clinch county solicitor for five years starting October 28, 192%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardwick
Senate
Wiliam T. Townsend
Cartersville
Caldesta
C. Bradford
Court of
Valdosta
Irs
I. J. Floyd
Quitman County
Feiker
Monroe
Burkhalter
Clinch County
H. C. Morgan
Pressmen's Local Confirms Petition Seeks Recalls
Washington officials of the International Printing Pressmen's union confirm recall petitions against President George L. Berry and other leaders. Drawn up two weeks earlier by the Washington local, the petitions will circulate to other locals nationwide. The issue cites disappropriation of union funds and, if enough locals concur, a referendum on recalling the officials and vacating their seats will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George L. Berry
International Printing Pressmen's Union
International Union
Masons Convene in Griffin Large District Assembly
Griffin Ga July 26 Special One of the largest Blue Lodge Masons assemblies in the sixth district gathered at First Methodist church auditorium with Masons from Spalding Pike Butts Fayette Lamar Monroe Bibb and Upson counties. A barbecue and baseball game followed a welcome address by S B Fry and remarks by Meridian Sun lodge P Luther and Gordon Institute president E T Holmes Grand Master Charles L Bass spoke. Brunswick stew and barbecue served to about 3000 as the Meridian Sun lodge hosted a later business meeting and Piedmont team from Atlanta conferred several master’s degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Assemblies
Blue Lodge Masons
5S. B. Fry
Board of
Meridian Sun Lodge
Masons of Griffin
P. ¥. Luther
E. T. Holmes
Gordon Institute
Charles L. Bass
Grand Lodge of Georgia
Piedmont
Atlanta
Dynamite attempt halts A B A freight near Cordele
An Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic freight train was sabotaged near Hatley twelve miles east of Cordele. Dynamite was placed under the tracks causing minor locomotive damage and a brief delay. Special agents and detectives are probing the incident with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordele
Hatley
Mississippi Lauded For Successful Sale Of State Bonds
New York July 26 Walkt Street reports shrewd salesmanship by Mississippi Attorney General Frank Robertson in disposing of one million dollars of state bonds for a tuberculosis sanitarium. The issue, offered at par with 5 32 per cent interest, failed to attract bankers who deemed terms too low. Robertson persuaded life insurance companies investing would prolong policyholder lives, making the bonds sound business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank. Robertson
Mississippi
Bankers Say Outlook for Business Is Good
Savannah July 26 Special that the business outlook is improving generally according to two Savannah bankers. Miss B Lane president of Citizens and Southern bank reports feeling that business is improving and normal conditions returning after trips to Macon Atlanta and New Orleans. Joe A Rauzin president of Mercantile Bank and Trust company says bankers in the South are optimistic and ready to pay the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Savanah
Miss B. Lane
Citizens and Southern Bank
South
Macon
Atlanta
New Orleans
Joe i A. Rauzin
Mercantiile Bank and Trust Company
The
Eart
Allies Schedule Supreme Council Meeting in Paris
London reports the allied supreme council will meet August 4 in Paris to tackle the Upper Silesia dispute. Britain and France still differ on reinforcements while Britain favors restraint. Ambassador Harvey may attend in advisory capacity, with Curzon and Balfour as UK representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Allied Supreme Council
Paris
Marquis Curzon
al J. Balfouri
Great Britain
Lloyd George
Harvey
Supreme Council
France
Upper Silesia
Germany
Great
United States
Washington
Crémesuum Contends On SiLesian Problem Observer Role
Fragmentary note states United States involvement limited to observation on the SiLesian issue and restricts action to an observer capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Proposed Gordon Schedule Change Up To Rail Board
The Georgia Railway and Power Company sought a schedule change between Camp Gordon and Buckhead from twenty to forty minutes. The railroad commission heard the petition Tuesday, with many representatives present. Oglethorpe University officials opposed it, joined by Attorney Edgar Watkins. Brookhaven Country Club was represented by Attorney Smith. Preston S. Arkwright, president, opened the hearing with supporting figures and charts. The morning session included a petition from all Georgia railroads for an eight hour open schedule in cities under 10,000 population, affecting late trains in several towns. The commission’s decision was expected within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Camp Gordon
Buckhead
Railroad Commission
Oglethorpe University
Edgar Watkins
Smith
Brookhaven Country Club
Preston 5S. Arkwright
Georgia
Mrs W S Jennings Dies After Long Illness
Mrs W S Jennings a prominent Atlanta woman died at her home 97 Columbia Avenue after a long illness. She was 76 and widow of William Scott Jennings, survived by son William M Jennings and three daughters Mrs W W Stewart Mrs George L Ward and Mrs E C Clarke. Funeral services Wednesday at 3 30 PM at the residence with Rev Richard Orme Flinn officiating. Interment in West View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. &. Jennings
Atlanta
Columbia Avenue
Jennings
William Scott Jennings
William M. Jennings
W. W. Stewart
George L. Ward
E. C. Clarke
Richard Orme Flinn
West View Cemetery
Greeks claim 73 percent Turkish losses in Asia
Athens reports from an official Greek agency that Turkish fighting strength has been cut by about 73 percent in Asia. The statement says Greek forces isolated Angora from Konieh on the Baghdad railway, and that Turkish units suffered heavy losses over the last ten days, with Iski Shehr and other towns captured and fronts fused into a connected line.
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Athens
Yeaterday
Asia
Minor
Angora
Bagdad
Konieh
Iski-Shehr
Afiun-Karahisser
Kutala
Eski-Shehr
Biled- Dik
Anmora
Kontzh
Dublin Militia Returns From Island Encampment
The Dublin Guards and headquarters company of the Third Battalion Georgia National Guard returned to Dublin after a two week encampment on St Simons Island. A large crowd greeted the troops upon their arrival Sunday afternoon.
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Dublin
Georgia National Guard
St. Simons Island
Gowan invents dirigible light for autos
Burgess L Gowan of Atlanta has devised a novel dirigible lamp for automobiles. The light attaches to the front axle or steering gear and turns with the wheels to illuminate the path ahead. He exhibited drawings and plans to manufacture locally from a southern base, highlighting his fifteen years in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess
Atlanta
Berger
Milledgeville Insane Asylum Faces Funding Needs
Senator Charles M Bond chairing the senate medical committee reports the Milledgeville state insane asylum shows good conditions but urgent need for funds. The panel visited the sick wards X Ray hydrotherapy and facilities noting clean wards and a hospital setup and urging more medical staff an industrial building and completion of unfinished projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Charles M. Bond
Sanitarium “Medical Committee
Senate
Bond
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Portsmouth
Suffolk
Henry Mason
R. H. Buckner
Birmingham
Buemner
GTH
Masons
A.B
Miississippian
Ladies’ Home Journal
Sppreve Council
Gordon
Rail Board
W.S. Jennings
Touay
California
Jersey
Gowan
Journal
Patterns
Chamberlin -Johnson- DuBose Co
Sorosis Shoe Partor
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