Railroads under LC Commission control amid national emergency
The interstate commerce commission, empowered by the Esch Cummins law, assumes control of fuel and essential cargo distribution amid a nationwide rail and coal strike. It issues priority orders for food livestock feed coal fuel oil and embargo limits on open top coal cars while suspending conflicting railroad rules.
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Washington
United States
United News
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harding
Mississippi
West Bank
Death by own action prompts newspaper requests
A well dressed man leapt from a Hudson river ferry and drowned after leaving notes asking newspapers to witness a real suicide and relatives to cremate his body for fertilizing a brokerage head's lawn. He cited ruined savings from stock speculation.
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New York
Hudson River
No settlement planned in railway shopmen strike
Chicago rail labor board chairman Ben W. Hooper returns from Washington with no new settlement plan. He says no further board action is contemplated now while leaders meet with labor secretary Davis at Mooseheart to press for seniority rights and resumed negotiations on wage decisions and contracting out shop work.
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Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Ben W. Hooper
Labor Board
Harding
Washington
Hooper
B. M. Jewell
James J. Davis
Mooseheart
Illinois
Davis
Jewell
United States Labor Board
Widow Barrett Heads Age Herald in Birmingham
The Birmingham Age-Herald announces Mrs. Lewis B. Barrett, widow of long time editor Edward W. Barrett, elected president and publisher. She pledges continuation of the paper’s constructive, upbuilding policy established over 25 years. Mayfield Leads Texas Senate Race as 250 Counties Report. In Dallas, Earl B. Mayfield leads for the Democratic nomination for U S senator with 84,107 votes as Ferguson, Culberson, Thomas follow. Neff leads governor race with 170,045. Alvin W. Harris, a 22 year old Black man, sought for killing Justice of the Peace Thomas S. Meredith, surrenders to authorities and is held for trial.
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Barrett
Age-Herald
Birmingham
Alan
Birmingham Age-Herald
Age-Herald Publishing Company
Lewis B. Barrett
Barett
Edward W. Barrett
Mayfield
Texas
Dallas
Earl B. Mayfield
Ferguson
Culberson
Thomas
Ousley
Henry
P. M. Neff
Rogers
Warner
King
Justice of Peace
Alexandria
Alvin W. Harris
Thomas S. Meredith
Gainesville
Prince William County
Commonwealth
Thomas H. Lyon
Manassas
Alexandria City
Richmond
Lis
Puncture Proof Tires Sought by Japs in London
A mystery surrounds the death of Prince Regent Hirohito's chauffeur who reportedly committed harakiri after a puncture during a motor tour. Japanese newspapers blame humiliation for the incident. Austrian Foreign Money Order Modified in Vienna.
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London
Hirohito
Dispatch
Harakiri
Prince Regent
Vienna
Austria
Illness Of Obregon Postpones Mexican Wedding
Due to President Obregon's illness the wedding of Hortensia Cales daughter of the interior secretary to Fernando Torrelbalanca Obregon's private secretary has been postponed in Mexico City.
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Obregon
Mexico City
Mexico
Hortensia Cales
Secretary of the Interior
Fernando Torrelbalnca
Government Takes Control Of Coal In National Plan
Hoover will direct coal production and distribution as part of a national plan. Government cars and non union and surface mines will be used to meet immediate needs, with Justice and the Interstate Commerce Commission aiding. Daugherty confirms the plan is legal and empowered.
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Illinois
Miners’ Union
St. Louis
Coal Operators’ Association
Detroit
Washington
United News
Hoover
Harding
Department of Justice
Interstate Commerce Commission
Daugherty
Canary Islanders Prefer Whistles to Radio Signals
Consul F A Henry reports Canary Islanders of Gomera reject American radio instruments and rely on centuries old whistle signaling to convey news over long distances. An attempted radio introduction on Gomera drew scornful twittering from locals.
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Canary Islanders
Washington
F. A. Henry
Teneriffe
Gomera
Canary Group
Wise Announces for Congress
J W Wise announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination to represent the Sixth Congressional District in the 69th Congress. He thanks supporters from Fayetteville Georgia dated June 29 1922 and pledges to serve constituent interests in legislative and other matters.
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J. W. Wise
Fayetteville
Revival Meeting At Baptist Church Draws Large Crowds
The revival at Prince Avenue Baptist Church in Athens continues through the coming week. Dr E H Jennings preaches daily with John Henry leading songs. Jennings hometown claims rich Holy Land travel and spiritual magnetism guiding believers toward salvation.
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Baptist Church
E. H. Jennings
Prince Avenue Baptist Church
Athens
John Henry
Jennings
Holy Land
Revival Begins at Tabernacle in Fayetteville
Rev W F Dick of Macon starts a revival at the Tabernacle Fayetteville on Sunday August 20 with 11 oclock morning service. Assisted by Rev J B Cunningham and daughter Miss Florence Dick, he a Free Methodist preacher and Fayette county boy invites friends to attend and county Christians to help ensure a successful meeting.
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W. F. Dick
Macon
Tabernacle
Fayetteville
J. B. Cunningham
Florence Dick
Fayette County
Congressman Wise Remains Strong Georgia Delegate
The Jackson Progress Argus profiles Congressman J Walter Wise seeking re election in Georgia s sixth district. It praises his legal skill business sense public stance and constituent loyalty while noting his popularity in and out of Congress and predicting tough opposition to unseat him.
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J. Walter Wise
Georgia
Washington
Wise
Congressman Wise
Congress
Curious Office Boy Sparks. Whistle Question
In Toledo, a light exchange plays on nerves as a office boy’s whistle prompts curiosity. The banter centers on why he whistles, turning into a playful local remark overheard in daily work life.
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Toledo Blade
Aayetteville Troop 1 Boy Scouts Daily Schedule
The Aayetteville Troop 1 Boy Scouts outline a full day plan starting 6:00 am with reveille and roll call, through meals, swimming, fishing, school, and recreation. Sunday activities include Bible study and a hike to Bethany Sunday School and preaching, with boating and water activities restricted on Sunday.
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Bethany
Fayette County Teachers Examination Details 1922
The regular State Examination for Teachers will be held Friday and Saturday, August 4 and 5, 1922, at the new Fayetteville school. Primary License on Friday, general elementary and high school groups. candidates may take multiple groups to qualify for certificates. Professional License requires three years teaching, college diploma, summer school study, and 75 percent average. Manuals available from the County Superintendent.
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Fayetteville
Georgia
University of Georgia, Peabody
Columbia
L. M. Lester
First Electric Footlights Spark Stage Illumination
The California Theater in San Francisco showcased electric light on February 10, 1879, marking America’s first use of electric lighting for stage illumination.
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America
California Theater
San Francisco
Veterans Reunion At Hopey Town Draws Large Attendance
Founders of the annual Veterans Reunion at Hopey oversee a full day of activities at The Old Camp Ground. A flag parade, songs by the Hopewell Choir and lectures by Col Napier and Col Landrum marked a spirited program.
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Hopey
B. Lewis
Turner
E. V. Jones
Col. Napier
Mattie Mae Lewis
Upshaw
Howeaver
Col. Landrum
Escapee Cofield Recaptured After Hogansville Assist
Genus Cofield, about forty five, sentenced to hang for the murder of his nephew Weyman Cofield, escaped from the local jail in May and was recaptured in Hogansville Saturday. Harry Redwine aided the arrest by recognizing Cofield on a truck and arranging the capture with the town marshal. Redwine earns a $200 governor’s reward for Cofield’s apprehension.
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Genus Cofield
Weyman Cofield
Hogansville
Harry Redwine
Tech
W. W. Redwine
Cofield
Redwine
Kerlin
Young Redwine
Fayette County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Notice
Fayette County Democratic Executive Committee meets at the courthouse Fayetteville on Saturday July 29 at 10 00 a m to adopt rules for the upcoming primary election. A full delegation is urged. D B Blalock chairman T R Gay secretary
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Fayette County
Democratic Executive Committee
Court House
Fayetteville
D. B. Blalock
T. R. Gay
Blalock Announces Candidacy for Commissioner of Agriculture
Mr A O Blalock declares his bid for Commissioner of Agriculture challenging incumbent J J Brown. The announcement outlines goals and platform priorities as he seeks support from voters.
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Commissioner of Agriculture
J. J. Brown
Blalock Supports Organizing Across Georgia Counties
Announcement by A. O. Blalock a Fayetteville farmer banker and tax collector for Wilson era who will seek the agriculture commissioner post in the state primary has sparked widespread interest. Campaigns are forming in many counties and letters of support flow from across Georgia, signaling strong local enthusiasm.
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A. O. Blalock
Fayetteville
Wilson
Fayette County
Blalock
Georgia
Griffin Bar Association Endorses Judge Fish for Re election
The Griffin Bar Association passed resolutions endorsing Judge William H. Fish for re election as chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. They praise his long tenure, common sense, legal knowledge, fairness and impartiality and urge voters to support his candidacy.
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Griffin Bar Association
William H. Fish
Supreme Court of Georgia
Griffin Bar
Fish
Judge Fish
John J. Flynt
Congress
Judge Flynt
House of Representatives
Senate of Georgia
Unduly Proportioned
Billy visits his uncle on a farm with his mother and notices a dachshund sitting in the front seat. He exclaims that the dog is two dogs long and half a dog high, expressing surprise at the unusual pet.
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Billy
Canadian Scenic and Animal Parks Listed by Region
The text enumerates Canada's scenic parks including the Rocky Mountains, Jasper and Western lakes, with Alberta hosting Yoho Glacier Mount Revelstoke and Kootenay. It notes British Columbia locations St. Lawrence Islands and Point Pelee and mentions Alberta animal parks Buffalo Elk Island and Foremost Antelope Reserve.
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Canada
Rocky Mountains
Jasper
Western Lakes
Alberta
Yoho
Glacier
Mount Revelstoke
Kootenay
British Columbia
St. Lawrence Islands
Point Pelee
Ontario
Buffalo
Elk Island
Antelope Reserve
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Philadelphia
Pat Tillie Walker
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Cokesburg
Washington County
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Indiana County
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Blumefield
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Long Island
Far Rockaway
St. Johesph's Hospital
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Central of Georgia Railway
Southern Railway System
Fayetteville Baptist Church
the Tabernacle
THE
Jackson Progress
ARGUS
Ayetteville
BOY. Scouts OF America
Lee’s Mill
Upshaw and
Napier
Confederate Veterans
Hopewell Grounds
W. H. Fish
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