Senate Backs Manson Measure to Save A B A Rail Line
The Georgia Senate unanimously adopts the Manson resolution to appoint a commission to prevent dismantling of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad. An association led by Mayor James L. Key of Atlanta and Fred G. Warde of Brunswick has worked for months to preserve the line, with meetings in Atlanta and Ocilla drawing Georgia business leaders.
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James L. Key
Atlanta
Fred G. Warde
Brunswick
Associated Press
Senate Today
Manson
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway
Senate
Georgia
Alabama
Association For the Preservation of the
Brunswick Board of Trade
Ocila
House Will Follow Senate Action On Rail Line
The road movement has reached state wide proportions and draws support from many small cities along the line. Dismantling would deprive towns of rail service and tax revenue. Brunswick faces the greatest impact as the line is its largest tax payer, with Fitzgerald also affected due to the company shops.
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Brunswick
Fitzgerald
Camden County Site Removal Fight Prompts August Election
A special election is set for August 24 in Camden County to decide if the county seat should move from St Marys to Kingsland. Judge R H Frohock authorized the vote amid arguments over accessibility and rail access, with observers expecting high interest.
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Camden County
R. H. Frohock
St. Marys
Kingelend
Kingsland
St. Mary’s
Senator King seeks five member commission to probe coal strike
Washington July 21 Senator King Democrat Utah introduced a resolution proposing a five member commission to investigate both sides of the coal strike. Paris July 21 Former Governor James M Cox of Ohio will be the Wriest of Premier Poincare at dinner at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs tomorrow evening.
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Washingon
King
Utah
Paris
James M. Cox
Ohio
Poincare
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Limerick Captured by National Army, Reports Say
A Dublin dispatch reports that Limerick has fallen to the Irish National Army. The Nationals reportedly took numerous prisoners and seized arms and ammunition, signaling a decisive development in the city’s control.
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Limerick
National Army
Associated Press
London
Irish National Army
Central
Dublin
Doke ys Launch Labor Day Ceremony Plan
Local D O K K club hosts a banquet at the Royal Hotel for Grand Chancellor Sutlive of Savannah and guests. The event aims to organize a Labor Day ceremony in Brunswick with press and civic leaders pledging cooperation. Sutlive promises a Savannah delegation and band for the event.
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W. G. Sutlive
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias of Georgia
Hotel Royal
Sutlive
Savannah
Millard Reese
W. F. Symons
J. E. Lambright
C. H. Leavy
L. A. Robinson
Brunswick
Candidate Afraid of Ku Klux Klan
St Louis July 21 Robert I Young of St Joseph Democratic senate candidate says Klan demanded removal of his ad from the Jewish Record newspaper. He claims he is friendly to Jewish people and would not endure tar and feathers. suit to collect on the advertising contract expected.
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Robt. I. Young
St. Louis
Robert I. Young
St. Joseph
United States Senate
Ku Klux Klan
Jewish Record
Young
Seaplane 1109 Docks at Brunswick During Rum Run Mission
The U S seaplane No 1109 arrives in Brunswick after fueling on the River trip from Miami to New York. Capt Hubbard Stanley leads the squadron now in Atlantic waters performing raids and sightings as two hundred Georgian journalists and escorts watch the landing at Clyde Line docks near A B A terminals. The plane overhauled the Atlantic near the terminal then landed like a liner before refueling for the next leg of its voyage.
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United States
Revenue Cutter Service
Brunswick
St. Simon
Atlantic
Clyde Line
Hubbard Stanley
Miami
New York
Stanley
Jacksonville
Montgomery Man Shot by Young Girl
Coroner investigates the killing of Porter McKeithan a baggage agent near Montgomery Alabama found shot in a woods seven miles west. Mildred Willis Brewer 15 granddaughter of the late Representative Brewer is held in connection with the case claiming she shot McKeithan. Letters alleged to have been written by McKeithan to the girl are under review by Coroner Diffly.
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Montgomery
Ala
John Diffly
Porter MejKeithan
Union Station
Mildred Willis Brewer
Representative Brewer
Congress
McKeithan
Diffly
Retail druggists oppose new tax burden in Georgia
The legislative committee of the Georgia Pharmaceutical Association plans a statewide effort involving all Georgia druggists to block additional taxes and restrictions in the current General Assembly session. Druggists say they are taxed to the breaking point and cannot endure further burdens even if not all are members.
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The
Georgia Pharmaceutical Association
General Assembly
Ex Governor Catts Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
Pensacola July 21 Former Florida Governor Catts who is under indictment on four peonage charges filed petitions in voluntary bankruptcy today Liabilities total 43000 assets listed at 1900 The filing comes as the former governor faces legal action in the peonage case.
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Associated Press
Pensacola
Catts
Florida
Soldiers Break Camp on St Simon Island and Parade
The 122nd regiment Georgia National Guard will break camp at 6 a.m. today on St Simon Island after a two week stay. Over 1,200 men trained with no hospitalizations and good weather. Detachments go to Waycross. Brunswick crowds witnessed a final dress parade. specials will transport the men to their home stations.
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ST. Simon
122Nd Regiment
Georgia National Guard
Waycross
Henry D. Russell
Macon
Hardwick
Pope
Atlanta
Birmingham
Atlantic
Southern
Husky
Georgia
Warrant for arrest of editor William Allen White
Judge J A McDermott heads to Emporia to review the William Allen White case as the state maintains plans to arrest the Emporia editor for alleged violations of the Industrial court act by posting placards urging strike action. The governor cites no change in plan, only a delay to finalize action strategy.
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Topeka
Kan
J. A McDermott
Kansas Industria Court
Emporia
William Allen White
Press Meeting Ends After Enjoyable Georgia Gathering
The Georgia Press Association wrapped up its annual meeting in Brunswick after a day voyage on the Atlantic to Southern terminals and the refinery on Turle river. The visit included a stop at Jekyl Island and a fish dinner on St. Simon, with many members praising Brunswick hospitality and harbor attractions.
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Southern
Atlantic Refinery
Jekyl
St. Simon
Brunswick
Georgia Press Association
Quit- Man
Atlantic
Turle River
Sylvan ‘Isle
Riflemen to Host 10 Scores at Camp Coney Visit
Brunswick Riflemen under Capt. W. L. Hartwell will stay on at Camp Coney after other firms leave at 6 am. The unit follows strict military discipline and invites Brunswick residents to Sunday evening camp dinner, aiming to welcome any number of guests.
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Coney
St. Simon
Brunswick Riflemen
W. L. Harwell
Brunswick
Compan
Capt
Hart Well
Circulation Drops in July Report
Washington July 21. The per capita circulation for July 1 stood at 39.89 dollars, down from 44.78 dollars a year earlier, according to a treasury statement issued today.
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Washington
Treasury
Northcliffe’s Health Worsens Amid Grave Anxiety
London July 21 Lord Northcliffe remains critically ill with no noticeable improvement over weeks as his condition grows weaker each day according to reports. The Associated Press notes ongoing grave anxiety among family and medical staff.
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Ty Associated Press
London
Lord Northcliffe
Hardwick fills bench vacancies in Georgia
Governor Hardwick names R. C. Bell to the Court of Appeals to replace the late Ben H. Hill and appoints William Vance Custer to the Albany circuit. The moves, awaiting Senate confirmation, elevate Bell and Custer while also naming Albert J. Little as City Court judge for Valdosta after Judge Oscar Smith’s death.
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Atlanta
Hardwick
R. C. Bell
Albany Cirrcuit
Court of Appeals
Ben H. Hill
William Vance Custer
Bainbridge
Bell
Albany
Senate
Cairo
South Georgia
Thhe
Custer
Georgia
Albert J. Little
Valdosta
Oscar Smith
Sutlive Delivers Masterly Pythian Address at Castle Hall
After the Dokey dinner Rathbone and Oglethorpe lodges of Knights of Pythias held a joint session in Castle Hall. Grand Chancellor Commander W. G. Sutlive of Savannah spoke on Pythianism, delivering one of the finest orations heard, leaving members inspired and better Pythians.
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Dokey
Rathbone and
Oglethorpe
Castle Hall
Knights of Pythias
Krauss
Symons
W. G. Sutlive
Savannah
Sutlive
Georgia Press Association
America to Receive German Dues Under Plan
Paris July 21 The American government would receive its quota of German dues, over three million dollars annually, as partial payment for maintaining troops on the Rhine. Final Allied approval is awaited in the next few weeks to put the plan into effect.
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America
Paris
Rhine
President Hard ing views railroad strike amid coal talks
President Harding planned a first hand assessment of the rail strike by summoning Labor Board Chairman Hooper to Washington. He also met with Interstate Commerce Committee members and discussed possible legal action with Attorney General Daugherty, while cabinet members weighed coal supply options through reopening bituminous mines.
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Hooper
Railway Labor Board
Washington
Harding
Labor Board
Chica- 0
Cummings
Kellogg and Watson
Indiana
Interstate Commerce Committee
Eastern Railroad
Daugh
Capitol
Borah
Senate
Daugherty
Government plans coal distribution amid curtailed supply
The government signals it will hold firm for ten days to a fortnight in stance on the coal strike to determine if production can be boosted by reopening bituminous mines with federal protection. Meanwhile, plans to distribute the curtailed coal supply to essential industries will be pursued.
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Associated Press
Washington
Eighty Seven Percent of Southern Clerks Vote to Walk Out
Chattanooga July 21 official result of Southern railway clerks ballot withheld from headquarters shows eighty seven percent in favor of a walkout over wage reductions. Members here expect the strike to start in a few days.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Southern Railway
Brotherhood
Ryan Bankruptcy Shocks Wall Street Heir
Allan A. Ryan, son of Thomas Fortune Ryan and a notable Wall Street operator, filed for bankruptcy in New York. Assets are listed at 643 thousand dollars with 32 million in claims, 27 million of which are secured.
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Wall Street
Thmas
Ryan
Associated Press
New York
Allan A. Ryan
Thomas Fortune Ryan
Labor Board Member to Confer With Davis on Shopmen Strike
Chicago July 21 W L Emmen of the Railroad Labor Board said he would travel to Moosehead Illinois tomorrow to meet with Secretary of Labor Davis regarding the shopmen's strike. The conference was requested by Secretary Davis.
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Associated Press
Chicago
W. L. Emmen
Railroad Labor Board
Moosehead
Davis
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J. Littlejohn
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