Wisconsin Wet and Dry Struggle Shapes State Legislature
In Wisconsin the wet and dry fight intensifies as the Culliver bill gains executive sign, while the assembly shows liberal leanings. Votes split along wet dry lines with the Senate narrowly dry and the house more mixed. Moves to modify enforcement laws and the Volstead act offer limited gains, as lawmakers debate beer sales and search provisions amid governor Blaine’s indicated dissatisfaction.
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Wisconsin
Assembly
Senate
Congress
Il. G. Lucker
Mail Waukee
Blaine
Stite House
Areles
Moo
Efforts to Rescue Entombed Miners Blocked by Cave-in
Three miners trapped by a shaft cave-in near Bucknell were nearly freed before a second collapse halted progress. Rescue crews worked to widen a shaft and lower gear to complete the ascent. Names listed include Joseph rea Frank Merebetu and a aw af Martetu.
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Bucknell, Ink
Joseph Rea
Frank Merebetu
A Aw Af Martetu
Cotton Traffic Men Meet Here
The Southern Cotton Traffic association opens its first convention in the chamber of commerce assembly hall Tuesday morning. Formed by traffic managers from southeast cotton firms, the group aims to streamline handling of cotton and products to cut waste and delays and speed transport. Over 200 delegates are expected, with two business sessions and a Burns club barbecue. Officers: J. T. Hers president Atlanta J. W. McCann vice president Houston J. R. Burch secretary treasurer Greensboro.
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Southern Cotton Traffic Association
Chamber of Commerce Assembly Hall
Southeast
South
Fred Klouser
Atlanta Convention Bureau
Atlanta
Burns Club
J. T. Hers
J. W. McCann
Houston
Texas
J. R. Burch
Greensboro
Walton Cotton Mills to Add Equipment in Walton Georgia
Monroe Ga June 2 Sperial Of much interest to people in this section is the announcement that the Walton Cotton mills of this city will soon make additions to their plant and equipment increasing output and working force. The company plans to add 5600 spindles boosting output about 56 percent and providing 75 or 80 more jobs. The present building will be lengthened and broadened to house the new gear, and when finished the mill will be among the largest in the area. The Walton mills make four tooth twill and are one of the best managed mills in the country. Construction will begin as soon as the contract can be let.
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Monroe
Sperial
Walton Cotton Mills
Walton Mills
Leader of Bunco Gang to Begin Prison Sentence
Denver, June 2. J Homer French a leader of a Denver million dollar banco ring will start a 7 to 10 year prison term in the Colorado state penitentiary tomorrow. His lawyers withdrew a stay of execution plea and he will not appeal. French faces indictments in Miami for swindling about 120000, and in Cleveland for using the mails to defraud. He previously served 18 months in Atlanta Federal Prison in 1910 for impersonating a federal officer. Additional charges are noted in St Augustine, Fla and Jacksonville, Fla.
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Col
J. Homer French
Colorado State Penitentiary
French
Supreme Court
Miami
Fla
P. R. Nichols
Cleveland
Ohio
Atlanta
St. Augustine
Fila
Jacksonville
Nelson to direct Atlanta Art Academy summer courses
John Edward Nelson has arrived in Atlanta to direct the Atlanta Academy of Art summer session from June 25 to August 3. A young but seasoned professional, he studied in Paris under Jean Paul Laurens and in Munich under Franz Stuck, has worked with Mirroir des Modes, and most recently served as general manager and art director of Croesus Company of New York and Petterson, N. J.
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John Edward Nelson
Atlanta
Atlanta Academy of Art
Mr. Nelson
Jean Paul Laurens
L'Ecole Des Beaux Arts
Paris
Franz Stuck
Munich
Mirroir Des Modes
Croesus Company
New York
Petterson
Seeeks To Reduce Taylor's Powers In City Hall
A resolution to remove City Clerk Walter Taylor’s authority to pass indemnity bonds for jitney drivers and vesting that power in the city attorney will be introduced by Alderman Jesse W. Armistead. The measure follows the current jitney ordinance requiring $1,000 bonds, filed at the clerk’s office, before drivers may operate in Atlanta. The council also considers charter amendments, including higher pension aids for officers’ widows and children, building permit fees up to 25 dollars, a municipal coal yard, broader city bank depositories, and a new street tax authority for autos.
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Jesse W. Armistead
Cty
Hhis
Atlanta
Armistead
Harry
York
Vetty
Carload Poultry Sales Boost Georgia Farmers
Cooperative carload sales have spurred Georgia poultry farming with nine 10,000 egg incubators installed last year and 25 counties forming poultry associations. Glynn County excelling in trap-nesting, Carroll County rising in egg output, and Oconee County distributing 10,000 baby chicks. Mitchell County fair plans to host 2,000 birds as the state shifts from cotton to diversified farming.
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Athens
Georgia
McCoy
State College of Agriculture
eCay
Turner County
Glynn County
Carroll County
Oconee County
Mitchell County
Nacoochee Hiawassee Scenic Highway group formed
Helen Georgia June 2 Organization of the Nacoochee Hiawassee Scenic Highway association was perfected with 100 mountain citizens from Georgia and North Carolina. James A Holloman of The Constitution delivered a stirring speech as plans were made to develop highways to lure visitors and business. Elected officers include C W White president O L Anderson vice president B H W Stone secretary G H Haigler treasurer. Executive committee includes those officers Gus Franks and James P Davidson.
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C. W. White
Helen
O. L. Anderson
Haynesville
N. C
B. H W. Stone
Blairsville
G. H. Haigler
Hayesville
N.C
Gus Franks
Hiawaree
James P. Davidson
Cleveland, Ga
Brother And Sister Die Here Saturday
Nathan Clayton Jr five and Mary Lucia Clayton two died Saturday at 628 Gorcon Street from pneumonia. Survived by parents N E Clayton and sister Annie B Clayton. Rosemary Funeral Directors in charge. funeral services not yet arranged.
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Nathan ¥. Clayton, Jr
Mary Lucia Clayton
N. E. Clayton
Gorcon Street
Annie B. Clay
Rosemary
Jazz replaces gunfire to quell German food riots
Berlin reports Germany will use jazz music to quell food riots after several police variants failed to curb profiteers and communist price committees. The move aims to dampen unrest by diverting attention from machine gun actions to cultural intervention.
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Pacific Power of Music
Berlin
Germany
Communist
Berlin markets echo with brass band aid in unrest
Reports from Berlin and provinces describe a cultural push as a psychologist and music power pacify crowds. A full brass band performed in Saturday markets while communist activity rumors spread, highlighting music as a soothing tool for the exploited.
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Berlin
I Fail Skirts Will Be In Plain Materials
A Dry Goods Economist notes fashion on the Atlantic City Boardwalk shows shoppers preferring plain and semi plain skirts. The article highlights resort styles as a gauge of mainstream tastes in cosmopolitan America.
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Atlantic City
Plain skirts catch seaside fashion breeze at Boardwalk shops
Boardwalk shop managers note plain pleated skirts pair well with current blouses and jackets. The light construction flatters by clinging in a seaside breeze, revealing ankles and footwear. Plain weaves are predicted to go over well next season.
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