Crisp Urges U S to Force England Lift Embargo on Cotton
Congressman Charles R. Crisp of the Third District calls for President Wilson to convene a special August session to press England to lift the cotton embargo and allow Dixie farmers to ship to foreign markets. He favors embargoing arms supplies to the Allies if England persists, citing hardships for southern cotton producers and unsold bales.
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Americas Times-Recorder
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Wilson
Congress
England
Dixie
South
Congressman Crisp
Mr. Crisp
Austria
Germany
Brittain
Charles R. Crisp
Traveling Man Recovers From Cholera Morbus After Remedy
A traveler recalls a severe 1888 cholera morbus attack with two doctors unable to help. A hotel keeper provided Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and after a double dose the man slept, then recovered enough to ride a train to his next stop. Louisville, Kentucky. Obtainable everywhere.
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Forger Sentencing Sparks Court Neck Slash Attempt
In Macon Judge Mathews sentences I. C. Davis to 15 months at the state farm for forgery. Davis tries to kill himself with a dull safety razor in court as Sheriff Hicks and staff intervene. His mother witnesses the scene. he fears bringing disgrace to his parents. Also, Rep Garland Jones to introduce a new automobile tag tax bill to remedy constitutional doubts in the current registration law.
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H. A. Mathews
Bible Superior Court
I. C. Davis
State Farm
Sheriff Hicks
Davis
Franttic
Garland Jones
Coweta County
Pension Bill Passes Georgia Confederate Veterans on House Floor
In Atlanta on July 22 the Georgia House approved a pension increase for Confederate veterans. The debate drew emotional scenes as veterans and sons of veterans urged support. A key speech by Mr Wohlwend er of Muscogee urged higher aid. Current annual pension is $60. the enacted plan raises to 70 in 1917, 80 in 1918, 90 in 1919, and 100 thereafter.
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Georgia
House of Representatives
House
Sons of Veterans
Wohlwender
Muscogee
When Heat Wears On The Body Indigestion Relief Ad
An advertising blurb promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a relief for indigestion and constipation. It claims regular bowels help resist heat-induced sluggishness and bloating, urging readers in Wayne ey to try the product.
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Wayneey
William Creen Confesses Plan to Kill Leo Frank
Milledgeville Georgia July 24 William Creen told Governor Harris he tried to kill Leo M Frank Saturday night to rid the state prison of a man whose presence could spark a mob attack and guard battle. He said the act was his own duty and not the result of others influence, a belief formed after reading newspapers.
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Milledgeville, Ga
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Harris
Leo M. Frank
Georgia State Prison
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State Tax Rate May Be Raised
Atlanta reports the general appropriations bill moved to report today. The military department allowance rises from 26000 to 50090 and the Soldier's Home from 36000 to 50000. Chairman Fullbright says only an abrupt end to the European war could avert a tax rise, flagging likely increases to cover appropriations.
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Atlanta
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Fragmentary Verse on Virtue and Death
A clipped, enigmatic note discusses virtue and death with uncertain phrasing. The lines suggest a device or method tied to moral outcome, mentioning will and deed in a puzzling juxtaposition.
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