Seamen strike ignored at Brunswick harbor
Brunswick reports no disruption as marine workers strike leaves ships on schedule. Some nonunion crews take over posts while shipowners expect no friction. Charleston, New Orleans and Savannah see clashes and picketing, with police guarding terminals. Senate considers emergency tariff amendments as talks on a permanent bill proceed.
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United States
Brunswick
Shipping Board
Marine Workers
Benson
American Shipowners’ Association
Clyde
New York
Savannah
Knox Resolution May Be Deferred By Republicans
Washington voters heard that President Harding will appoint American representatives to the Supreme Council and reparations commission, but house Republican leaders hinted the Knox peace resolution may be delayed while wartime economic issues are addressed. Mondell refused to set a definite timeline for action.
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Washington
Senate
Harrison
Mississippi
Ashurst
Arizona
Jones
New Mexico
Congress
Wordnés
House
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
Associated Press
Harding
Supreme Council
Knox
Mondell
Someers
Npne
Legion and Salvation Army Drive Endorsed by Commander
Commander Gould of the American Legion appeals for strong support of the Salvation Army drive. He notes the Army's war record and urges members, veterans, families, and friends to back the effort to ensure a successful campaign.
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American Legion
Salvation Army
Gould
American Legion S
Weather forecast predicts normal week with varying rain
Forecast for the week ahead calls for considerable cloudiness and normal temperatures in the North and Middle Atlantic States with rain midweek. The West Gulf States expect local rain and normal temperatures first half then fair cool weather later. Ohio valley and Tennessee see local rain and normal temperatures early, then fair and cool conditions in the latter half.
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North
Middle Atlantic States
West Gulf States
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Motion for New Trial in Williams Case Argued
In Decatur on May 7 the superior court heard arguments on a motion for a new trial in the John H Williams murder case. Williams' attorney contended the verdict was contrary to the law and evidence.
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Williams
Decatur
John 8. Williams
Harris Pushes for 5 Percent Reserve Bank Rate
Washington May 7 The reduction in the Atlanta Reserve Bank discount rate from 7 to 6 percent encouraged Senator Harris to press for a national rate cut this season seeking a 5 percent target despite uncertain prospects and political maneuvering.
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Washington
Atlanta Reserve Bank
Harris
Nat
Mediation Likely On Monday In Marine Labor Talks
Washington May 7 The Marine Engineers Beneficial Association says a decision on submitting remaining differences with employers to a commission led by Secretary Wilson Admiral Benson the shipping board chair and a seamen's representative is expected before Monday. President William S Brown said engineers still hold major differences with seamen and indicated they will accept the association’s action. He added it may be best for the public and the union to show willingness to make concessions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Admiral Benson
Shipping Board
Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association
William S. Brown
Reichstag in Crisis and Polish Fronts
Berlin reports a Reichstag crisis with no progress on reparations terms after a day of party conferences. Deliberations focused on financial indemnities as Polish forces evacuate Rybnik and clashes occur near Kieferstaedtl with German Einwohnerwehr forces opposing Polish units.
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Berlin
Reichstag Redders
Upper Silesia
Seaboard Steamer Willimantic Narrowly Saved
Newport News May 7 ship Willimantic loading here found with every sea cock open and 15 feet of water in her hold. Bulkhead doors were closed, preventing sinking. The incident prompted precautions by the Shipping Board crew aboard the vessel.
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Newport News
Shipping Board
Willimantic
Behave Yourself Wins Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
Behave Yourself won the $50,000 Kentucky Derby clocking two minutes four and one fifth seconds for the mile and a quarter. Black Servant finished second and Prudery third as a record crowd of about sixty thousand watched at Churchill Downs.
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Louisville
Prudery
E. R. Bradley
Kentucky
Prudence
Harry Payne Whitney
New York
Churchill Downs
Morrow
McCray
Indiana
Daugherty
Estebany
Gil Borges
Venezuela
Woman Kills Husband in Center of New Orleans
New Orleans on May 7. Mrs Fréd Ry Levee of Los Angeles shot and killed her husband at the corner of St Charles and Gravier streets in the heart of the business section just before noon.
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New Orleans
Fréd Ry Levee
Los Angeles
St. Charles and
Gravier Streets
Death by own action shocks Groover family
In Staesboro Georgia May 7 a tragedy unfolds as J R Groover and son J W Groover travel from Beaufort Texas to Staesboro. The son dies from poisoning with bichloride of mercury while the father rushes to Beaumont seeking help. A note purportedly left by the son is disputed and no clear message exists.
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Beaumont
Tex
Staesboro
J. R. Groover
J. W. Groover
Beaufront
Texas
Jiamma
J.R. Groover
Mr. Groover
Burkhalter
Tattnall County
Groggier
Bur ¥Halter
Bandits Stage Bold Robbery In Memphis
Memphis May 7 bandits held up D J Strebl office manager of Lowds Laundry and J W Quinn driver of a laundry truck. They forced Strebl to accompany them and escaped with a payroll bag containing about 3000 dollars.
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Memphis
Tenn
D. J. Strebl
Lowd
J. W. Quinn
Strebl
Truc
Streble
Brunswick Bank and Trust to Consolidate with Glynn County Bank
Brunswick Bank & Trust Co announces it will take over Glynn County Bank in a secrecy marked merger. The consolidation becomes effective at the start of business Monday morning May 9, with both banks’ presidents E. L. Stephens and F D. Aiken signing the joint statement.
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Brunswick
Brunswick Bank & Truat Company
Glynn County Bank
Therunswick Bank & Trust Company
E. L. Stephens
F.D. Aiken
Brunswick Bank & Trust Company
Georgia
Consolidated
Consolidated Bank
Brunswick banks merge to form Bruns wick Bank & Trust Company
Announcement signed by E L Stephens and F D Aiken details the merger of Glynn County Bank and Brunswick Bank & Trust Company. The consolidated bank will operate under Bruns wick Bank & Trust Company with capital 250000, deposits over 1500000, and resources over 2500000. R H Strain remains cashier and Frank M Scarlett joins the board.
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Federal Reserve System
R. H. Straincashier
Glynn County Bank
Consolidated Bank
Brunswick Bank & Trust Company
Frank M. Scarlett
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Harris Bill Seeks New Federal Judge for Georgia
Senator Harris introduced a bill to name one additional federal judge for Georgia who will divide time between the Northern and Southern districts. The measure, sent to the Justice Department, faces opposition to new districts but may gain approval for another judge due to increased federal court business from prohibition cases and docket strain.
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Georgia
Associated Press
Washington,d. C
Harris
Department of Justice
Goree Seeks Atlanta Postmaster Position
Washington May 7 Representative Overstreet travels to Atlantic City with the rivers and harbors committee. C P Goree of Atlanta is in the city urging his candidacy for the Atlanta postmastership.
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Washington
Overstreet
Rivers and Harbors Committee
C. P. Gores
Atlanta
Patterson Murder Case Hangs With Jury Mistrial Hinted
Orangeburg S G Ma Edward N Mittle case on J H Patt murder ends without verdict as jury reports being out with signs favoring mistrial or hung jury. Court observers say outcome uncertain and decision may come after further deliberations.
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Patterson
Orangeburg
S. G
Edward N. Mittle
J. H. Patt
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