Wilson to Solve Cotton Problem in Tax Debate
Washington September 18. President Wilson’s influence is counted upon to craft a satisfactory solution to the cotton futures tax and curb exchange gambling while preserving a thin market. Congress doubts the tax’s wisdom. some fear it may restrict speculation, others think it would abolish exchanges and revert cotton trade to prewar conditions.
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John Corrigan
Washington
Atlanta
Charlotte
Houston
Bremen
Nagasaki
New York
Uttensti
Ealin
Atte
Sotinatie
Gayis
Mike
Bates
New Orleans Cottin Exchange
New Orleans
South
New York Exchange
New Orleans Exchange
Hull
Lork Cotton Exchange
Coreratom
Liverpost England
New York Cotton Exchange
Lierpuelott
Vr Rew
Atlantic
Liverpool
England
Wr Hew
New
George W Marsh
Exchange
Ugh Ono
Canital
New and Handsome Clocks Arrive at Atlanta Dealer
A local clock dealer in Atlanta announces three large shipments of mantel clocks in various styles and finishes. Most clocks feature gong strikes or chimes, with prices starting at $30. A 406 day clock with beveled glass is highlighted as a gift option for weddings and anniversaries, priced at $25 to $46. Mail order information is available.
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Atlanta
Post Office Desegregation Upgrade Sparks White Employee Tension
A report notes changes in post office staffing by race with white workers gaining preference in a large restructuring. Clerks and carriers describe improved access for white employees while Black staff face reduced hours and placement shifts. The plan appears to favor white personnel amid tensions over equity and job assignments in the central sorting area.
Atlamtan Dies in Montara News Item
Obscure obituary notes the death of Atlamtan in Montara and mentions burial or inquiry details. It references a prior marriage to Maggie B Fletener, daughter of local residents, and notes survivors: a wife and a daughter.
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Atlamtan
Montara
Atlanta
Butte Wortens
Shemr
Oliss Maggie B
Fletener
Morris Ewing a Father in Ansley Park Home
A rosy-cheeked girl was born Thursday night at 7 30 to Mr and Mrs Morris M L Ewing of 35 Inman Circle Ansley Park. Ewing, connected with Central Bank and Trust, is a son of J H Ewing the real estate dealer. The family notes four generations of Morris Ewing men.
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Chubbs
Moris
ML Ewing
Inman Circle
Ansley Park
I Ewing
Central Bank and Trust Corporation
J H Ewing
Jasgh
Weil
Conductors' Contest Draws Interest in Atlante
A long tangential piece discusses the Three More Weeks to Run Conductors' Contest. It argues conductors, on the street cars, cover the most people daily and therefore are key in The Constitution contest for $100 in gold and a new uniform. Businessmen are urged to support conductors, with commissions offered to all participants. The writer urges hustling to sell subscriptions and notes fairness in commission payments.
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Atlante
Tom
Constitution
Dan Beys
Atlanta Chamber Heads Seeks Big Factory Influx
Leahy of the Atlanta chamber reports a bad cold and home confinement but expects to return to work today. Hints circulate that several large manufacturing plants will move to Atlanta, bringing over 4 000 northern skilled workers and creating local jobs. Houser returns from Chattanooga to recruit veterans for a city visit. Cooper, abroad for health, plans to resume duties October 1 once back in Atlanta.
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W Ho Leahy
Industrial and Statistical Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
North
Tabor 4 Houser
Chattanooga
Fred Houser
Atlanta
Chamber of
Cooper
Walter G Cooper
Chamber of Commerce Fur
Europe
R B Myddleton Dies Clerk Lowndes Court
Robert bh Myndietan clerk of the superior court of Lowndes county died in Valdosta this morning after two weeks of illness. Aged forty, he leaves a wife formerly Miss Maud Friodxe of Bulloch county and two children. He succeeds his late father as clerk. Funeral and interment set for Friday morning here.
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Valdosta
Robert Bh Myndietan
Lowndes County
Gorlock
Beligvue
Wroddleton
Maud Friodxe
Bulloch County
Rob Wroddleton
Superior Court
Fernald Caught After Seven Years in United States
New York reports postal authorities captured Waiter C Fernald after seven years abroad. He had been indicted in Trenton NJ years ago for using the mails in a defrauding scheme. Fernald, with a long police record, reportedly headed Security and Purchasing and Imperial Trustee companies in Jersey City and California and collected fees from clients seeking capital.
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New York
Kent
Waiter C Fernald
United States
Majestic
Fernald
Trenton
San Quentin
California
Imperial Trustee Company
Jersey City
Automobile Bandits Hold Up Auto Tourists in Ohio
In Ohio near Bryan three men in an automobile robbed a party of five near midnight, grabbing 2900 dollars, purses, diamonds, and jewelry. Sheriff Weinland pursued, was wounded guarding the suspect, captured a man named RW Duffy, and recovered much of the loot. Suspects named include Arthur Gerow and William Justice. another man identified as Robert Dwyer was detained earlier.
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Toledo
Ohio
Herman C [& Turties
St Toulo
Bryan
Samuel Weinland
Williams County
Weinland
RW Duffy
Montpelier
Tr m
Wompeligy
Caspara
Arthur Gerow
Evergreen Avenue
New York
William Justice
Philadelphia
Sherry Weinland
Robert Dwyer
Sheriff Weinland
Immigration drive aims to lure settlers to the South
In New Orleans a crowd on the pier watched about two thousand immigrants disembark from the Imperator as the Mississippi Valley Immigration Association formed under Senator Ranadell of Louisiana. The group includes delegates from Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, and Alabama with federal immigration officials and rail and steamship reps. They push trans Atlantic lines to route newcomers via New Orleans, seek immigrant friendly policies, and urge government and state offices in Europe to promote U S immigration, plus lower the head tax. George A M Smith of New Orleans named president, with W D Waunger of Natchez as vice president and BL B Trezetant of New Orleans as general manager.
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Cis Island
Imperator
Senator Ranadell
Louisiana
Mississippi Valley Immigration Association
Mississippi
Arkansas
Texas
Alabama
Federal Immigration Department
Railroad and Steamship Lines
Congrees
Trans Atlantic Steamship Ines
New Orleans
Europe
United States
George AM Smith
W D Waunger
Natchez Wissice
Trezetant
Ananager
Rainey 10 Decides On Prison Commission Road Supervision
In Dawson the Prison Commissioner Rainey is away and may decide whether to employ road supervisors or establish a state system. Patterson supports state supervision, Davison opposes central control citing funds and local needs. Budget limits threaten layoffs of inspectors and question the value of state convicts for highway work.
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B I. Raines
Dawson
Rainey
T E Patterson
Griffin
Charman
Davison
Greene County
Balkan War Horrors Portrayed by Miles
Washington reports an indirect Red Cross appeal for Bulgarian relief. Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles writes of starvation, inadequate hospitals, and medical shortages. He cites 40900 wounded exposed to sun and rain and urges funds be sent to the Red Cross for Bulgarian relief.
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Washington
Bulgaria
Red Cross
Nelson
Miles
Rea Cross
Sera
New York Financiers Call For Troops
More than 250 New York financiers petitioned the War Department to increase troops on Governors Island to protect Wall Street and the financial district from mob uprising or foreign invasion during the commercial session. The island harboring the financial district is close to Manhattan, with only a small guard detail, so they urged a larger force to respond to emergencies in New York City.
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Washington
New York
War Department
Governors Island
Wall Street
Financial District
New York Harbor
Wisdon
New York City
Diggs and Caminetti to Serve White Slave Act Sentences
Attorney General McReynolds declined to interfere with Judge Van Fleet's ruling that Maury I Diggs and F Drew Caminetti must serve their sentences for violating the white slave act in San Quentin. Defense counsel had asked for transfer to McNeil Island federal prison in Washington.
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Washington
Atorney
McReynolds
van Fleet
Maury I Diggs
F Drew Caminetti
San Quentin Penitentiary
McNeils Island
Another New Comet Located by Barnard
Chicago reports a second new comet in September located in Pisces west of Omega. Prof E Barnard of Yerkes Observatory described the object as remarkable with unusual features not previously seen in comets. Discovered September 8 by Nouintin, the comet will not be naked eye but visible with a five inch telescope.
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Chicago
Constellation
Pisces
Omega
E Barnard
Yerkes Observatory
Willams Bev
Barnard
Nouitnim
Dignified Positions Sought by Colorado Women
The Jane Jefferson club of Denver and its auxiliaries telegrammed President Wilson asserting women democrats have supported Colorado democracy with sterling service and deserve more than clerkships in federal service, demanding dignified positions in the federal workforce.
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Denver
Col
Jane Jefferson Club
Todeux
Wilson
Colorado
Groves Tasteless Tonic Promises Malaria Cure
Weakness and aches prompt claims of a strengthing tonic by Groves, marketed for malaria defense. Advertisement touts building appetite and vigor for adults and children, with bold health benefits and supposed energizing effects.
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Dutta Ang
Bate Tate
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