Federal aid the only remedy urged by Governor Slaton
Governor Slaton defends federal intervention as the only relief from southern farmers' financial straits. He condemns state efforts to curb cotton production as futile and urges nationwide action, arguing Congress must act to restore uniform relief and curb patronage. He cites personal loan efforts and calls for a coordinated move by farmers, merchants, and bankers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Slaton
Constitution
Slaton
Congress
Washington
Letter on cotton policy and farmers in Georgia
A reader protest letter to Governor Slaton argues against extraordinary sessions to curb cotton production. The writer condemns coercive taxation and jail threats, urges respect for constitutional limits, and warns against government interference while cotton prices rise. Additional notes praise Slaton’s stance and urge noninterference in farmers’ rights.
U.S. Pension List Cuts Near Two Million Dollars
Washington reports the total pension payments for the fiscal year ended June 30 last at 172,417,546 dollars, down from 174,171,660 the prior year. Commissioner Saltzgaber notes a continued decrease may persist as pension expenditures since 1863 reach 4,633,021,526 dollars. total pensioners on rolls stand at 183,271.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commissioner of Pensions
Saltzgaber
Young People Feted at Burns Cottage in Atlanta
Convention guests were chauffeured through Atlanta for a tea at Burns Cottage hosted by the Young People's hospitality committee led by Mrs. Jesper Bell. Attendees enjoyed Scotch songs, oat cakes, and hospitality, with many joining in the singing and mingling to share in a relaxed afternoon.
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Burns Cottage
Atlanta
Young People of the Christian Convention
Ownera
Young People's Hospitality Committee
Jesper Bell
Annie Laurie
Tho Rauchly
Peace Congress Held in Mexico Amid Turmoil
Reporting from Mexico City and El Paso on October 12 details a tense set of events around the peace talks between northern and southern constitutionalist generals at Agua Calientes. General Carranza commands a large force in the center while Zapata’s followers halt fighting pending conference outcomes. villa pressures Carranza with a manifesto. Renewed clashes fire across San Angel and Xochimilco as garrisons brace for potential wider action.
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Mexico City
Jesua Carranza
Cagitai
Iethmue
Tehuantepec
Guayman
Mazatlan
Maco
Ariz
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Vera Cruz
Zapata
San Angel
Xochimilco
Emiliano Zapata
Aguas Calientes
Xochimilcu
Cayoacan
Mixcoac
Senas Calientes
Carranza
Villa
el Paso
Texas
General Villa
Carranz
Fernando Talesias Calderon
Calderon
Obregon
Villast
Chihuahua
Quiestin
Caihuahas
Douglas
Amz
Agua Frieta
Sonora
Col Mons
Maytorena
Nasco
Agia Prieta
Waco
Nogales
Orphan Tot Demands New Home At Convention Banquet
Theodore Roosevelt Henry a confident six year old orphan from Southern Christian home 299 Lea Street spoke at the National Benevolent Association banquet in the Ansley hotel asking for a larger home with more play space. He noted they have no room and must sleep where they can. The home currently houses forty children and will be inspected by convention members tomorrow afternoon. F J Spratling serves as president of the home.
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Theodore Roosevelt Henry
Southern Christian Home
Lea Street
National Benevolent Association of the Disciples of Christ
Ansley Hotel
National Benevolent, Desocration
W. Palmer Clarkston
St. Louis
Benevolent Association
West Mind
F. J. Spratling
C. R. Baumer
Norwood
Ohio
Cincinnati
Stauffer
L. N. D. Wells
Goa
al Fleida
Gutlook
Philippines
Leslie Wolfe
Luszon _alons
George Innes
F. M Rams
BE. S. Jewatt
Goutsville
G. HB. Miller
Tridia
Owen Scott
Ele. Moore
R.H Miller
Buffalo
A. E. Gary
Messonary
China
Russia
Hoth
Ita
Coleges
Puschpleg
KR. B. Long
Kansas City
Miller
America
Europe
Women Will Wear Cotton Gowns At Macon Ball
Macon Ga October 12 Special Macon society set for a cotton ball on October 18 at the Demeaney hotel ball room. Women will wear gowns made from cotton material and dressmakers report a rush of orders for cotton dresses. Proceeds go to charity with aim to encourage broader use of cotton dresses.
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Macon
Macon Society
Demneey
Alleged Thief Caught After Dog Betrayal
W H Baird of 165 Les street awoke to a street racket and found a negro attempting to chop his drug store with an ax. He fired and pursued the suspect to Dimmock street where Patrolman Long joined in a fight. Tiley was subdued, bound over for attempted larceny, bond set at 506 dollars.
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W. H. Baird
Les Street
Many Applicants for Talbotton Post Office
Talbotton Georgia October 12 Special. Since the removal of Postmaster De Loache applications have poured in to Congressman W C Adamson for the post. About six have applied though no nomination has been officially requested. Named to GM the vacancy are E B McGehee W K Kimbrough and Miss Sadie Arrington. Miss Arrington currently serves temporarily as office duties are handled by Post Office Inspector M J Gale until a successor is named.
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Talbotton
DeLoache
W. C. Adamson
EB. Hf. McGehee
W. K. Kimbrough
Sadie Arrington
Miss Arrington
Duttes
Post Office
M. J. Gale
Mr. DeLoache
Disciples Camp in Harmony elects officers
The Disciples' Camp in Harmony reports elected officers and heartily endorses continued foreign missionary work amid wartime. Rev A K Moore of Savannah and Dr R L Rigdon of San Francisco named vice presidents. Fleming of Kansas City treasurer. Frank of Liberty re elected secretary. Hall of Fort Worth recording secretary. Stauffer of Cincinnati and Day of Indianapolis elected executives for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A K. Moore
Savannah
R. Ll. Rigdon
San Francisco
Cal
Fred W.fleming
Kansas City
Graham Frank
Liberty
Cobby D. Hall
Fort Worth
Texas
C.K Stauffer
Cincinnati
BL. Day
Indianapolis
Foreign Christian Missionary Society
A. McLean
Foreign Christan Missionary Society
Neld
Dr. McLean
Mclean
Joseph Armistead
Cynthiana
Dandruff and hair loss cured by Cuticura in 1914
Testimony from Geo. W. Hing of Wanegs West Virginia describes years of dandruff itchy scalp and hair loss. After trying remedies he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, noted improvement and full cure. The ad offers free samples by mail and a 32 page booklet from Cuticura Dept. T Boston.
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P.O
Geo. W. Hing
Drug Data Everywhere
Quticum
Dept. T
Boston
Mrs. Glenn Addresses Atlanta Social Workers
Mrs. John M. Glenn, president-elect of the National Conference of Charities and Corrections, spoke to Atlanta social workers at Central Presbyterian Church urging cooperation with church workers to meet wartime distress. She urged preparation for unemployment this winter and praised Atlanta charities led by Joe Logan.
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John M. Glenn
Social Workers of Atlanta
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Atlanta
Baltimore
Central Presbyterian Church
Glenn
Body of Slain Black Placed Before Train
Waycross Georgia October 12 Special murdered by unknown parties and placed upon the Atlantic Coast Line near Montgomery road four miles west of Waycross. A west bound passenger train mangled the man before the train could stop. A bloody pistol cap bicycle and handkerchief were found nearby. Negroes were reported hiding but not found. The bicycle belonged to a young negro hero who lost it Saturday. Coroner's jury verdict of murder at hands of parties unknown.
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Waycross
Lontgomery Road
Nesta
Tain
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Ellck
South Georgia
Houston
Seneral
Georgia
Maier &Berkele, Inc
Whitehall Street
Leaders In the
Christian Convention
Iram Boswell
First Church
Chattanooga
Tenn
National Benevolent Association
Grant Lewis
Cinemnac
American Christian Missionary Society
National Farmers’ Union
Tam
Associated Press
Leston
South
John M Slaton
New
Barnett
Ernington
Qefeber
U.S. Pension List
First Christian Church
3. M. Martin
Roger K. Fife
C.H. Hobgart
Orville Edgar
Hamilton
Tegra
Spellman Seminary
Morehouse College
National
State Secretaries’ Association
Laberty
Hardwick
Peachtres
Atlanta, Ga
Eiseman Bros., Inc
Whitehall
Standard Publishing Company
Garg Oress
Disciples of Christ
Hachly
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