Barrett Demands Deeds Not Words From Farmers Union Leader
Charles S Barrett national president of the Farmers Union issues an open letter from Fort Worth Texas urging immediate use of government power to aid cotton farmers. He warns 56 percent of the crop may be unsold at any price and calls for Congress to act to invest 400 million dollars to stabilize the cotton belt. He cites European war disruption and the need for federal relief as essential to avert a broader economic crisis.
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Charles S Barrett
Farmers’ Union Ina
Farmers’ Union
Farmers Union
Fort Worth
Texas
Europe
United States
England
Cotton Belt
Congress
Europa
Panama Canal
Alaske
Bilh
Rio Grande
Bob Henry
Avery
Bia
Republic
Barrett
Staton
Seid
Georgia
Erantes Reaht
Georgian
Anon
Sena Jtors
Police Seek Two Missing Birmingham Girls
Police aided by James Tomlinson search for Annie Tomlinson and Palmer Bruce, about 16, who ran away from Birmingham, Alabama. Bruce is a brunet about 125 pounds. Annie weighs about 100 pounds with dark complexion. Card issued to have a search in Atlanta rooming houses for the two runaway girls.
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James Tomlinson
33Rd
Birmingham
Ala
Annie Tomlinson
Palmer Bruce
Alabama
Bruce
Felice Beavers
Atlanta
Revival draw large crowds at St Pauls Church
Crowds attend a two week revival at St Pauls led by Mr A Klein whose distinctive preaching draws wide interest. The singing by P M Boyd enhances the services as multiple sessions are held across Tuesday and Thursday with morning and evening gatherings including a children's afternoon event.
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ST. Paul's
St Paul's
A. Klein
P M Boyd
Cotton Display Windows Will Be Unique Exhibit
Atlanta department stores join a cotton goods exhibit on Friday September 11 in response to a Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs movement. Stores such as M Rich & Bros, Chambertine Johnson-DuBose, Keely, J M High, Davison-Paxon-Stokes, and others will display entirely cotton materials and cotton based household articles. Special window features include cotton hangings, bed linens, rugs from cotton scraps, and mercerized fabrics. The event aims to promote cotton products and the fall season of the Piedmont Driving Club with organized women urged to inspect and support the displays.
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Atlanta
Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs
M. Rich & Bron Co
Chambertine Johnson-DuBose Co
Keely Co
J. M. High Co
Davison-Paxon
Piedmont
Andy
Women of Georgia
Georgia Federation of Womens Clubs
State Federation
Georgia
Messrs Mich & Bros Cee
Chamberlin- Johnson-DuBose Go J" M High Co
Davison-Paxon Stokes Co
Atlen G & c
L Fitzpatrick
Georgia Ederation ‘of Women's Clubs
Government Should Act Says Gov Slaton
A Macon Telegraph committee pressed Governor Slaton Tuesday to call a special session to tackle the cotton crisis. Slaton said a special session is not permissible for changing the Georgia constitution and warned stay laws and price caps face constitutional issues. He urged Congress and the Treasury to provide relief, citing past federal aid to disasters and infrastructure. He urged farmers to press national leaders rather than seek ad hoc state remedies.
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W It Anderson
Macon Telegraph
Hill Hall
Ayer
Farmers’ Association
Slaton
Georgia
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
Gengzresaman
Congress
Treasury Department
Europe
Salem
Mass
Dayton
Ohio
Alaska
DeKalb Farmers Plan Cotton Curtailment Next Year
DeKalb county farmers, merchants, and bankers met at the DeKalb county courthouse in Decatur to plan curtailing cotton acreage and shifting land to food production. Bankers pledging lending reluctance to farmers not growing rations at home were cited as key to reducing the 1915 cotton crop, with a telegram from Georgia Cotton Congress urging cutbacks. Resolutions called on the governor to convene a special legislature session on the action.
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DeKalb County
Decatur
DeKalb
S Witham
John D Walker
Georgia Cotton Congress
Maness
Overnor
Farmers' Need Brings Not Deeds But Talk
A public discussion outlines a plan to empower farmers through currency measures and bank cooperation. Secretary McAdoo cites draft proposals enabling national banks to issue currency backed by warehouse receipts and urges bankers merchants and cotton manufacturers to cooperate while limiting speculation and maintaining fair prices.
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Senate
McAdoo
Federal Reserve Board
Secretary of the Treasury
Plum Street Church to Dissolve and Merge with Jones Avenue
A special conference of Plum Street Baptist church voted to dissolve and merge with Jones Avenue church, with members to transfer on September 20 and a section to be created for continuation of work. Atlanta Baptist board secretary Dr B F Robertson issued the statement.
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Plum Street
Definite Plan for the Sale of Cotton in Atlanta
A cotton selling crusade plan was adopted in Atlanta with a six member central committee and sub committees to canvass business districts. Each head to recruit locals, raise $1000 for campaign costs, and appoint a statewide leadership structure with ten city chairs. The meeting reported 600 bales sold including a Georgia purchase by President Woodrow Wilson.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Freight Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Harrison Jones
Ivan E Alien Dred ‘Flouser
Albert Adams
Clarence Haverty
J CO Williams Beaumont Davidson
Jilan
Georgia
Woodrow Wilson
Atlante Central Committee
South
Governors to Confer on Cotton Policy in Montgomery
A telegram from Governor Neal of Alabama proposes a conference of the cotton growing state governors in Montgomery on September 24 and 25 to agree on a definite program for handling the cotton crop. He asks each state to appoint ten bankers to join the delegation and includes a list of targeted states. The call will be issued if a majority of governors approve. The telegram was sent to Virginia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Missouri, and others.
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Als
Neal
Alabama
O Neal
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Texas
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Tonsiana
Missouri
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Commerce
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Marietta St
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Jesse M' Wood
Marten
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Cain and Peach
Tree Ste
Sam LS Wallace
Barclay & Brandon CO
Ivy St
Brandon
R. M. Brandon
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Treas
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Alice DR & M. Woglley
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Geotale
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Bank of
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Debaly County
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Clem Joly
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B L Waggoner
IL Bush
T EB Aiken
Stone Mountain
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Forrest
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Capitol Avenue
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Woodside
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