Cotton Tariff Criticism by Dry Goods Editor
Robert K. MacLea, associate editor of Dry Goods and former Tariff Board consultant, writes to Senator O'Gorman criticizing Underwood tariff changes to cotton. He says sub-committee misled by experts, praises cost accounting, warns business leaders will protest, and urges proper fixes to correct House and Senate oversights affecting the cotton industry. He notes many honest manufacturers have been driven away by lobbying and misinterpretation of facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert K. MacLea
Tariff Board
United States
James 4. O'Gorman
Senate
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Patton
House of Representatives
Wilson
Army Outing Draws 300 At Piedmont Park
More than 300 poor mothers and children of Atlanta are expected to attend the Salvation Army annual outing at Piedmont Park Thursday. Two chartered cars will transport attendees at 9 am and many more are anticipated to join throughout the day. Lunch refreshments races and athletic games with prizes are planned for the youngsters.
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Army's Park
Atlanta
Salvation Army
Piedmont Park
Former Express Worker Faces Trial Over Stolen Check
R. L. Underwood, once with Southern Express Company, is on trial in the Superior Court criminal division accused of stealing a cashier’s check for 126 dollars. The item, wrapped in clothing, was taken from the company office while he was intoxicated and a letter related to the case was found at his boarding house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Express Company
R. L. Underwood
Superior Court
Underwood
Ill From Eating Unwholesome Meat at Earlham College
On June 26 at Earlham College in Richmond Maryland thirty of two hundred people became ill from sandwiches containing unwholesome meat. They are under physician care at the college hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Earlham College
the College Hospital
Dodson's Liver Tone Backed by Drugists Guarantee
A druggist promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe pleasant tasting remedy for a sluggish liver. The ad claims the product reduces calomel use, guarantees satisfaction, and offers money back if customers feel it is not worth the price. It urges keeping a bottle at home for adults and children.
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Dodson
Georgia Politics Sidelines and New Tax Ideas
In Georgia politics, J Randolph Anderson and William H Burwell win durable support as a new legislature forms. O K Jones proposes appointive tax assessors to uncover untaxed property, boosting revenue. Governor Brown prepares to pass the torch to Governor-elect Slaton while remaining a steady political ally. House Bill No 1 seeks a graduated inheritance tax, drawn from practices in California, with young Bartow Rep Cole driving the measure and praised as a rising business figure. Gardner and Fleming praised for Burwell campaign work. Edmondson and Wisdom noted as the Legislature’s younger voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Randolph Anderson
Georgia Senate
William H. Burwell
House
Anderson
Allen
Burwell
I Hammer and Tongs
Georgia
0. K. Jones
Lowndes County
Jones
Brown
Slaton
Cole
Bartow
Senate
North
California
Draw Endo of Am Battle of Troops at Brunswick
Officers observed the second sham battle of the encampment at Brunswick Georgia as the draw ended with Major Hunter's infantry failing to dislodge Major Seamans' dismounted cavalry from entrenched positions. The Orange army moved from Camp Brown to the sea and inland where earthworks reached five feet. The Blue army, led by Major Hunter, was halted by Orange outposts under Captain Rudisail of Atlanta. The line extended about 2000 feet with women guests fishing. Mrs C C W Hatcher of Atlanta caught a five foot shark towed ashore.
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Brunswick
Georgia
Hunter
Seamans
Orange
Camp Brown
Blue Army
Rudisail
Atlanta
Orange Army
Cc. W. Hatcher
Frisco Stockholders Lose Nearly Two Million Dollars
Frisco System stockholders have lost about 2 million dollars in the depreciation of common and preferred shares since the railroad fell to a receiver. James Campbell of St. Louis holds stock worth 214,220 dollars less than before the receivership. Bondholders, however, face no loss in the road’s readjustment, according to Prince Poniatowski, a French banker who investigated the affair.
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ST. Louis
James Campbell
New York
Frisco
Prince Poniatowski
Wise Seeks Another Run for Congress in Sixth District
Fayette resident J. W. Wise, who was edged out by a narrow margin in last year’s Sixth District race, plans to reenter the congressional contest next year. He aims to secure a clear win and says he is motivated by urging messages from supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wise
Fayette
Congress
Wise
Mr. Wise
Bartlett
Macon
State high school contests and meetings in Athens
Several hundred teachers and educators will attend the sixth annual State high school contests and association meetings in Athens from July 1 to July 5. Notable speakers include Dr. H. A. Hollister and Dean Southwick. The program features lectures, conferences, home economics, science, mathematics, language and English sessions, and contests with medals and a $300 Brenau Conservatory scholarship for the music winner.
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Athens
United States
H. A. Hollister
University of Illinois
Dean Southwick
Boston School of Expression
Hollister
Peabody Hall
Georgia
Elizabeth Holt
Augusta
W. P. Jones
Rome
R. P. Stephens
N. G. Bartlett
Dublin
F. F. Rowe
Thomaston
Brenau Conservatory
Dr J W Riley Ends Successful Revival
Minneapolis evangelist Dr J W Riley closed his ten day campaign for membership at the Tabernacle Wednesday night. Front seats were filled with new members and more than 100 joined the Sunday school. He will return to Minneapolis for two weeks then head to Estill Springs Tennessee to conduct services for a week.
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J. W. Riley
Minneapolis
Tabernacle
Mothers of Atlanta Campaign for Milk to Save Babies
The Mothers Congress of Atlanta launches a drive to provide one quart of milk daily for each of 100 babies, aiming to establish milk stations citywide. City Warden Evans backs the plan, urging immediate aid and mother instruction to reduce infant mortality through proper feeding and summer care.
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Congress
Evans
The
Atlanta
Congress of Mothers of
Aid Sought to Save Babies in Atlanta Milk Drive
The Mothers Congress of Atlanta urges 100 citizens to supply one quart of milk daily to feed hundreds of malnourished babies. Without action in July and August, many children may die. Send your name to Mrs. J. W. Rowlett at 186 East Pine Street to help.
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John W. Rowlett
East Pine Street
Congress
Evans
Atlanta
Mothers’ Congress of
J. W. Rowlett
Milk Certification Project Fails for Lack of Funds
A historical report notes a milk certification and purifying plan failing due to insufficient financial backing. The congress collaborated with the City Board of Health and supported efforts to deliver milk at 55 degrees, reflecting public health aims of the period.
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Tory
Congress
City Board of Health
Dentist Offers Remedy for Gums and Loose Teeth
A prominent dentist proclaims a sane remedy to cure bleeding gums and loose teeth by rinsing. The ad claims eight string a bottle cures gum disease and tooth looseness, available at druggists or by mail order from DeLamater Wrence Drug Company.
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Aldin Weettle
Med Post
DeLamaterwrence Drug Company
Improved Train Service to Lake Toxaway via Southern Railway
Effective Sunday June 22 an electric lighted twelve section drawing room sleeping car will operate daily from Atlanta at 8 45 p m arriving Lake Toxaway at 8 10 a m The same car on the train arriving Asheville at 7 a m offers better service to western North Carolina the Land of the Sky
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Atlanta
Lake Toxaway
Asheville
North Carolina
Court calls special term to probe Sumter lynching
In Americus on June 26 Judge Z A Littlejohn signed an order for a special Sumter County Superior Court session to investigate the lynching of Wil l Redding who shot Chief of Police W C Barrow. The Grand Jury from the recent term will be resummoned to investigate the case. Local talk swirls while few will speak openly.
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Americus
Z. A. Littlejohn
Sumter County
Wil
Redding
W. C. Barrow
Hearst Hosts U S and Foreign Officers at Riverside Drive
Mr and Mrs William Randolph Hearst entertain U S and foreign naval officers from American Brazilian and Argentine ships in New York. The visitors attend Ziegfelds Follies at the New Amsterdam Theater, then return to the Hearst home for supper and dancing. Civilians include John Purroy Mitchel and Justice James W Gerard.
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New York
William Randolph Hearst
Hudson River
Mr. Hearst
Riverside Drive
New Amsterdam
Ziegfeld
Hearst
John Purroy Mitchel
James W. Gerard
Supreme Court
Cleveland Lawyer W D McTighe Missing
Cleveland attorney W D McTighe has been missing for a month, with a nationwide search launched today to locate him. The disappearance was noted yesterday in Cleveland Ohio.
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Cleveland
Ohio
W. D. McTighe
Ask Your Friends For Perfectly Satisfactory Glasses Ad
A Hawkes' glasses appeal urges readers to ask friends about satisfaction with A. K.-Co. Opticians at 14 Whitehall. The advert hints the recommendation is the best endorsement. It reflects a period advertising voice highlighting personal assurance.
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Hawkes’ Glasses
Opticians
Whitehall
Advt
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R. K. MacLea
O’gorman
Thomas F. Fleming
Sparta
H. L. Gardner
Eatonton
Grover Edmondson
Brooks
Wisdom
Forsyth
Edmondson
Dr. Hughes
J. D. Hughes
Third National Bank
North Broad St
Atlanta, Ga
DR. E. G. Griffin
Gate City
Dental Rooms
Whitehall St
Brown & Allen
Southern Railway
Littlejohn
Mrs. Hearst
U. S
Tate Spring
Cumberland Mountains
East
Tennessee
E. E. Hoss
Bishop Methodist Church
Nashville
Tenn
Tate Spring Hotelco
B. Allen
Fate Spring
Atlanta Mineral Water CO
Priestley
ONYX
A. E. Marcus Clothing CO
Peachtree Street
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