Shortage of Labor Said Likely for 1920
Arthur Woods special assistant secretary of war warns that despite returning American Expeditionary Force troops the nation may face a labor shortage in 1920. After surveying from the Mississippi to the Atlantic and as far south as Baltimore he says every man released from service will soon be employed and vacancies will be filled.
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Washington
Arthur Woods
Col. Woods
Mississippi River
Atlantic
Baltimore
High School Girls Challenge Grammar School Ball Game
The city high school girls challenged the grammar school team for a Friday game at 2 30. Grammar coach Mr Gaunt and high school coach Mr Kreiger prepare their squads as Virginia Beach from the high school tabbed as a strong batter and spectators are expected to crowd the High School diamond. Police protection has been suggested to keep crowds off the field.
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Grammar School
Grammar Schoo
Gaunt
Kreiger
Virginia Beach
German Delegates and Inter Allied Finance Meeting At Versailles
In Versailles on May 2 the German delegates eight in number arrived on foot under French escort for a long discussion with the Inter Allied finance commission at the Trianon hotel. American and other Inter Allied delegates came by automobile from Paris. The session extended for some time.
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Paris
Government in Phone Rate Case
Washington May 2 government defends an interstate toll rate increase by the postmaster general in the Supreme Court. South Dakota and Massachusetts appeals contend the move infringes state police powers. Government argues police power does not cover rate making and states lack authority over government utility rates. Arguments set for next Monday.
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Supreme Court
South Dakota
Massachusetts
Etite
Victory Bond sales lag behind treasury expectations
Preas dispatches report that Victory bond sales are below treasury hopes at this campaign stage. Locally sales trail past issues due to a new excise tax cutting purchases and waning patriotism now that fighting ends. Organizers plan rallies and a whirlwind drive in the near future.
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Preas
Treasury
United States
Patrol Boat Wanderlust Sent to New York
The patrol boat Wanderlust departed recently for New York to serve there. Among the crew is Reginald Taylor who previously sailed with the craft near Fernandina and Brunswick. The government is assembling similar boats at several northern sites for sale to private concerns or individuals.
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New York
Reginald Taylor
Fernandina
Brunswick
American Navy a Real Factor in Ocean Race
St Johns May 2 The United States navy became a real factor in the trans Atlantic fight when the mine layer Aristook flying the Stars and Stripes dropped anchor in British waters at Trespassey Bay. The Aristook carries naval air station men who will serve as a base for American flying boats.
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United States Navy
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Evacuation Ultimatum Demanded for Moscow Besarabia
London May 2 Russian Soviet government issues an ultimatum demanding the evacuation of Besarabia and Moscow. The Romanian government is given forty eight hours to reply.
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London
Bessarabia
Moscow
California Earthquake Shakes Redding and Anderson
An earthquake lasting about fifteen seconds was felt in Redding and Anderson, California, with no damage reported. Local residents described the tremor as noticeable but brief. Authorities said there were no injuries or structural issues reported in the affected areas.
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Redding
Calif
Anderson
California
Americans to Leave Germany by September
War Department plans under way to arrange the return of the entire American Expeditionary forces by September. President Wilson is anxious to bring his force back to the United States at the earliest possible moment, with no troops remaining on German soil longer than necessary after the peace treaty is signed.
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Paris
United States
Washington
Wilson
War Department
Haycroft Joins Heath Motor Company as Service Manager
C H Haycroft, noted as one of the state's best all round automobile men, accepts the position of service manager with the J W S Heath Motor Company. He previously led the service department for two years at Florida Oldsmobile distributors, earning a wide reputation across Florida. Since relocating to Brunswick, he has been with the Richmond Street garage and other outfits, bringing extensive, valuable experience to his new role.
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J. W. S. Heath Motor Company
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Florida
Oldsmobile Distributors
Brunswick
Richmond Street
J. W. S Heath Motor Company
Burleson resignation may avert nationwide electrical strike
Springfield May 2 Postmaster General Burleson may resign as head of the telegraph and telephone service. Charles P Ford secretary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers says there is a remote chance the planned nationwide strike by electrical workers on July 1 could be avoided if he steps down. Workers are balloting on whether to strike because Burleson refuses to recognize the local workers.
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Burleson
Telegraph and Telephone
Charles P. Ford
International Brotherhoood of Electrical Workers
Eld
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Home Guard Escorts Prisoners to Trial in Florida
In Lake City Florida on May 2 three white men J M Landrum Frank Landrum and J M Lichenstein and Tom Hale a negro charged with the murder of Mrs Willie Koons receive a trial continuance due to lacking key witnesses. They are held under guard while the party travels from prison to court and back aided by St Johns county volunteers. Mrs Koons husband was shot and wounded but recovering.
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Tim Lake City
Fla
J. M
Frank Landrng
J. M. Lichenstein
Tom Hales
Willie Koons
Jacksonville
St. Johns County
Lake City
St. Augustine
State DOES NOT seek injunctions against phone rate rise
Atlanta May 2. Governor Dorsey announced no injunctions will be filed in federal courts to block increased Georgia telephone rates. The 14 percent rise went into effect nationwide, pending Supreme Court ruling on Postmaster General authority. Walker and Dorsey spoke after a Wednesday night conference. injunction hearings for 35 states begin May 5. Southern Bell and federal wire firms will follow the court decision.
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Georgia
Dorsey
Clifford Walker
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Federal Wire
Government appeals for funds to finish war effort
Washington reports the treasury says funds are needed to close the war, with over ninety seven million dollars less than a third of the Victory loan quota subscribed. Officials criticize slow public response and plan renewed drives to boost subscriptions nationwide.
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Treasury
Washington
United States
Treasury Department Tonight
Mike
Death of Gordon Tharin Two Year Old
Gordon Tharin, two, son of Mr and Mrs L Tharin of 901 Geed, died after a measles illness that also afflicted his twin sister Sarah. Funeral from the Tharin home this morning at 10:30 conducted by Rev William Johnson of St Marks Friscopat. Interment in Palmetto Cemetery.
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Gordon
Did Not Disturb Chautauqua Fire Truck Complaint
J H Harrison chief defends the new fire truck after a complaint about noise during a chautauqua audience. He notes the vehicle was moved from the station at 3 10 to the corner of Newcastle and London streets and operated there, urging correction of a published error and stating care to avoid disturbing any church congregation.
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Newcastle
London
J. H. Harrison
Georgia’s tax receipts beat expectations in May
Atlanta on May 2 reports Georgia’s receipts from county tax collectors for April 1 to May 1 totalled 698000, far above the 500000 forecast. A 200000 loan from the state board fund to pensions will be repaid immediately, enabling prompt road fund apportionment and easing state finance concerns.
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Atlanta
Georgia
State Board
Feeling in Italy Quieting Down in Rome Says
Washington dispatches from Rome to the state department report that Italian public mood is quieting and statesmen are taking a soberer view of the Fiume question. Officials see a clearer improvement in the situation compared with the prior days.
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Italy
Rome
Washington
State Department
Fiume
Bolshevik Evacuations Reported From Helsingfors May 2
Reports from reliable sources say Bolsheviks are evacuating Petrograd and sending many inhabitants away while strict measures are taken to block news of Glonetz happenings from reaching people.
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Petrograd
Glonetz
Purity Ice Cream appoints Overstreet Brunswick manager
Purity Ice Cream of Macon names Sam J Overstreet as Brunswick agency manager in a bid to attract major industry. Major Hackedorn discusses the Glen property sale timing, bid process, and the site's vast utilities and housing ready for factories and workers.
Good Ball Game Set Amid Postponed League Opener
Local baseball action continues with a 2 PM game between Naval Air Station and Atlantic Refinery, as league play is postponed this week due to a city chautauqua. Injuries thin the High Flyers lineup, with Harris out and Adney, Oates, and Uhl sidelined.
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Naval Air Station
Atlantic
Harris
High Flyers
Adney
Oates
Burrows
Jenkins
Macon
Silver Moon Cafe Narrowly Survives Morning Fire
Just after three this morning the fire department responded to the Silver Moon Cafe where a ceiling fire threatened extensive damage. Access to the source was quick and flames were extinguished with little loss. The origin is attributed to defective wiring and the damage is insured.
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Silver Moon Cafe
Acces
Gompers Improves After Sunday Accident
New York May 2 The condition of Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor who was injured in an accident Sunday has shown decided improvement in the last twenty four hours His physician said Gompers had a restful night and is progressing toward recovery.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Biggest Day Yet in Ad Campaign
The ad campaign reaches its peak as a large batch of ads appeared yesterday, mainly promoting Andrews Drug Store, the Downing Company, and Glynn County Bank. Prizes will be awarded Monday, with first prize in gold and second prize movie tickets. top winners may also win the Sonora capital prize. (Continued on Page Five.)
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Downing Company
Glynn County Bank
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