Largest Cotton Firm in America Moves to Atlanta
The southeastern headquarters of Anderson, Clayton & Co., the nation’s largest cotton merchants, will shift from Savannah to Atlanta. The move, announced Friday, aims to reduce transport costs and establish Atlanta as the main distributing center for southern cotton to mills in the southeast, signaling expansion of the textile industry in the region. Fred Cockrell will relocate to lead the eastern department in Atlanta, bringing several Savannah staffers, while R. Sims remains manager of the local Atlanta office.
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Alanta
Shea
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Atic Mills
Atanta
Catton
Amerel 1
South Atlantic
Anderson, Havton & Co
Atlanta
Savnonah
Anderson, Clayton & Co
Tocal
Fred Cockrell
Ntheastern
Fin
Savanah
R. Sims
Cymany
Exchange
Dld Eng
City Finances Fail To Balance. Major Cuts Expected
City finance committee adjourned after failing to balance the June finance sheet and signaling drastic cuts across departments. Mayor Sims favors economy through consolidations and personnel reductions. comptroller notes $300,000 revenue shortfall in 1923 and similar gap in tax receipts.
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O'Coek
I. N. Ragsdale
Finance Committee
Sims
Clement
Ragsdale
B. Graham West
Animmmo
Émance Attee
Louisiana Labor Problem Serious
Baton Rouge May 31 Associated Press reports state labor commissioner F E Wood urged Governor Tarver to back a campaign to expel labor agents shipping workers, especially Negro laborers, from Louisiana. He warned vigilance committees may form if legal channels fail to act. He cited widespread sending of common and semi skilled labor.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
F. EL. Wood
Tarher
Hal Crawford to Visit Atlantic City With Kiwanis Guests
Ten year old Hal Crawford of the Home for the Friendless sails from Atlanta with the Jersey delegation to visit Atlantic City and Washington as the Constitution's guest. He carries a letter from Mayor Sims praising his young civic spirit and will tour the capital in a private Pennsylvania Railroad car after the Jersey trip.
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Goodby
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God Bless
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Atlantic City
Kiwanis Club
Washington
Atlanta
Godspeed
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Piedmont Hotel
Terminal Station
Katie Samuel
Grant Park
Little Hal
The
Tersey
Kiwanis
Jersey
Sims
Walter A. Sims
Dixie
Hal Crayford
Atlanta Constitution
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Killanis Club
Atlante
Ing Brotherhood
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Governor Smith Facing Key Vote on Prohibition Repeal
Albany May Governor Smith sat immobile as torn by advocates for and against repealing the Multan Gage state prohibition enforcement act. After four hours of speeches and a five minute break he left without comment and a decision was promised by tonight or midnight with automatic death if he does not act. supporters argue repeal ends double jeopardy and reduces state costs while foes warn of national impact on enforcement.
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Atkinson Defends Atlanta Street Railway Plan Support
H M Atkinson of Georgia Railway and Power Company urged Atlanta Real Estate Board to back the council petition “Constructive Plan for Solving Atlanta's Present and Future Transportation Problem.” He warned the city must provide capital or release the company from responsibility to move people safely and cheaply. Board president George M Brown urged real estate leaders to attend the council hearing and show support.
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H. M. Atkinson
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Atlanta Real Estate Board
Atlanta
Council Chamber
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Georgia Bar Association Opens Fortieth Annual Meeting
Savannah May 51 Special The Georgia Bar Association begins its fortieth annual convention with President Z D Harrison presiding as about 250 members gather. Warren Grice and Judge A W Cozart deliver addresses as the nominating committee is named and dues enforcement measures are discussed. A telegram of fellowship is sent to Illinois Bar. Opposing Bacharach bill figures in resolutions.
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Atlante
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Macon
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Columbus
Hal Lawson
Atlanta
William H. Dowd
Augusta
Arthur Powell
Orville Parr
W. W. Gordon
Sayernal
W. Prince Webster
Dlinois Bar Association
Peoria
J. C. C. Black
Arthur G. Powell
Orville A. Park
T. Mathew Cunningham
A. W. Cozert
W. N M. Howard
Bacharach
Prince Webster
Evans and Simmons. Vary.on Charges In Klan Injunction
Evans and Simmons face charges in a Klan injunction case as the Kiwanis International convention in Denver closes. The 7th annual gathering elected officers for 1924, with F Arras of Columbus chosen international president and Henry Heinz of the Kiwanis club named first vice president. Douglas J Bartlett of Winnipeg was second vice president, and others were elected to trusteeships. About 1,426 voting delegates attended, with total registration around 4,000 and 2,000 additional guests.
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Columbus
International Pres
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Ovent
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Chester
Douglas J_tt
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Ge E. Snell
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International
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Victorman
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C. White
Morgantown
W. Va
Board of International Trustees of Kiwanis
R. A. Mansfield Hobbs
New York
International Committee On Laws and Regulations
Wesley Hal
Airplane Betters Cloud Until A Few Months Ago
The article notes that cirrus clouds in spring sped rapidly, with speeds once thought unachievable. It states American and French aircraft surpassed 200 mph, while cirrus clouds in the northern United States average 60 mph in summer and 90 mph in winter. The moon reference hints at upcoming storms.
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United States
Local Thundershowers Forecast Friday and Saturday
Washington weather report warns for thundershowers in the locality Friday and Saturday with moderate southeast and south winds. The forecast highlights unsettled conditions and potential rain chances in the region.
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Washington
Imperial Wizard Floats Accusations Amid Charges
Guivon Borglum, Stamford resident and sculptor, claims he has learned from New York dispatches that restraining action was filed against an Atlanta man and that his name has been listed as a defendant. He denies any Ku Klux Klan involvement and states he is not a member of Kloncilium. He urges publication of these denials.
Klan Imperial Wizard Responds to Atlanta Fund Suit
Washington May 61 The Ku Klux Klan imperial wizard H W Evans calls the Atlanta court action to tie up Klan funds a cry from the losers. He says the move cannot stop Klan finances and asserts headquarters remain in Atlanta. Evans declines to discuss charges against him and Colonel W J Simmons and notes his Washington trip is for rest and a convention.
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Ku Klux Klan
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