Fitzgerald Mayor Released on Bond in Strike Turmoil
Fitzgerald Georgia September 6 The Associated Press reports nineteen defendants indicted by a special grand jury on charges of intimidating labor tied to the A B and A strike troubles. Five men including Mayor J L Pittman Frank Waters J W Hornsby D C Fairfield and B W Mayo were arrested and released on $500 bonds each. A strike conductor said a shop train fired into the picket line this morning and a bullet passed through the hat of a picket.
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Yen Day
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J. L. Pittman
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J.W. Hornsby
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Mutiny on Shipping Board Freighter Off Staten Island
Police with riot guns halted a long running fight between white and Black crew members aboard the Chester Kiwanis anchored off Staten Island. Captain Boothby was injured and claimed whites attacked him over work distribution, as officers observed a deck battle when they arrived.
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Shipping’ Board
Chester Kiwanis
Staten Island
Georgia Railroad Bank Seeks Bonds to Meet Obligations
Washington September 6 The Georgia Railroad and Banking Company applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue one and a half million dollars in six percent coupon bonds to meet its outstanding obligations.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Georgia Railroad and Banking Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fire Ravages Minnesota Village of White Pine
McGrath Minnesota Sept 6 White Pine a lumber settlement near here was destroyed by forest fires burning through the area causing extensive damage to homes and buildings with residents evacuated and authorities assessing the blaze.
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Associated Press
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Arkansas petitions Henry Ford for help to repair railroad
Representatives from eight cities and towns along the Missouri and North Arkansas railroad sailed to Detroit to seek Henry Ford’s aid for rehabilitation. The 370 mile line, once serving many towns, had suspended operations due to financial troubles.
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Associated Press
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Downey Wins Unofficially in Dilluted World Middleweight Fight
Johnny Wilson of Boston and Bryan Downey of Cleveland fought twelve uneventful rounds in Jersey City to settle their middleweight claim. Downey led on points per many ringside observers though New Jersey law denied an official decision. Wilson retained the belt as promoters faced a purse hearing.
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New Jersey Boxing Commission
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Sudden Thirty Mile Wind Drives Solani Forest Fire Siege
A destructive thirty mile an hour wind today overwhelmed fire lines near Solani village forcing residents to flee. The blaze swept through the forest rapidly surpassing containment efforts and spreading toward surrounding areas.
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Train bandit Gardner escapes from McNeil Island
Notorious train robber Gardner, held at McNeil Island, reportedly escaped after a break in near the mainland. Prison guards say he killed during the incident and is believed to have reached the mainland as authorities confirm the escape.
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Pris Neazs Fame and Gard in Escape Base Incident
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Gardner and Bogart die on jail break escape report
Seattle area report says Roy Gardner a California inmate led a break from McNeil Island prison in which guard Everett Bogart was killed and another guard wounded. Gardner fled with three others before being recaptured. Bogart was hospitalized.
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Red Flag Rail in Co Bor Protest Strikes Harbor Board
Transport Workers seize Harbor Board building amid dispute over a seven week minimum wage. Red flag raised at midday as workers press for pay demands. Boards reportedly locked, retaliation and stalled talks hinder progress.
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Fall of Angora Reported by Smyrna Dispatch
A Smyrna dispatch reports the fall of Angora the Turkish Nationalist capital to Greek forces. The report runs from London dated Sept 6 asserting the Turkish capital's capture.
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Angora
Associated Press
London
Smyrna
Gretna Quiet After Race Riot Across the River
New Orleans officials said no further trouble expected in Gretna after a race clash left one black man dead and a club room burned during a protest meeting. The cause of the death and the fire set remain undetermined.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Netterson Parish
Gretna
Gretna Whites March On Negro Hall Amid Race Uproar
In New Orleans suburb Gretna more than fifty white residents armed with shotguns and rifles reportedly marched on a negro hall where a meeting was held after reports of black youths beaten with baseball bats. One black man was shot and killed as the crowd threatened to storm the hall and the Bull's Aid Social and Pleasure Club hall burned around 11 o clock.
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Gretna
Bull‘s Aid Social and Pleasure Club
Atlanta Banker Sees Optimistic South Business Outlook
Atlanta Reserve Bank Chairman McCord voiced strong optimism on business conditions in the South. He cited early cotton price gains and expected continued improvement as the general situation shows signs of rising strength.
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Atlanta
Associated Press
McCord
Atlanta Reserve Bank
South
Quiet Prevails Along Boone Logan County Border
Quiet prevailed along the Boone Logan county border as reports from Mingo county of shooting along the Tug river were not regarded as serious. Advices from Spruce Forkridge said soldiers sent to the district are in complete control and further trouble is not expected.
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Carleston
W. Va
Boone Logan County
Mingo County
Tug River
Spruce ‘Forkridge
Taxi Proprietor Shot Near State Prison in Nashville
Nashville Tenn Sept 6 Allen A Schell taxi company proprietor was shot and killed near the gate of the state prison early today Bloodhounds failed to follow the trail A trusty who woke to the pistol shot heard Schell cry Oh
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Nashville, Tenn
Allen A. Schell
State Prison
Schell
Cotton Gains Steam In Early New York Market
A wild buying movement in cotton lifted prices at the opening by 5.00 to 7.50 a bale over Friday's close. All months topped 19 cents as bullish Liverpool tables spurred the advance.
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New York
Liverpool
Cotton futures rise on demand and crop share support
For New Orleans on September 6 advances of nine dollars per bale lifted cotton near 20 cents a pound on distant month contracts. October month led gains with about 177 points, backed by broad crop share buying from all directions. Prices late morning showed nearly ten dollars per bale for nearby supplies.
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New Orleans
Louisiana Legislature Holds Special Session
Baton Rouge officials report the Louisiana legislature convened in special session to pass enabling acts enabling the provisions of the new constitution adopted in June to take effect.
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Presa
Baton Rouge
Louisiane
La Fayette Birth Anniversary Honored at Mount Vernon
At Mount Vernon on September 6 ceremonies marked the dual anniversary of La Fayette’s birth and the first Battle of the Marne. President Harding sent a message praising American gratitude to the French soldier and the enduring U S French friendship. Secretary Hughes and Myron Herrick also sent messages lauding American courage in the Marne.
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U S Sends Note to Allies on Mandates
The United States sent a note to all Allied powers addressing the mandate question. Officials declined to discuss contents but expect replies within 24 hours. The note refers to Class A and Class B mandates under the League of Nations and U S rights in dated territories.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
League of Nations
Stolen Car Prompt Sparks Chase Through Neighborhood
The distressed man shouted about the word yay car as he chased the vehicle, which was discovered nearby standing abandoned. Witnesses described a hurried pursuit and police were alerted to the incident.
Chilean Delegation Faces Tacna Arica Question Debate
In Geneva the third session of the League for Nations assembly opened under tension as reports linked Chile to withdrawing if Tacna and Arica topics reach the agenda. Chilean head Augustin Edwards denied such threats and said he would speak when the issue is raised.
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League For Nations
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English Ultimatum Means War Not Peace, De Valera Says
Dublin reports Eamon de Valera, Republican leader, warned that any British ultimatum to Sinn Fein would signal force and war, not peace. Some London observers expected the cabinet to propose a limited time for accepting or rejecting dominion status as a basis to solve the Irish problem.
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Devalera
Associated Press
Dublin
Eamonn- Devalera
England
Sinn Fein
London
X. m. Inverness
Ireland
National Baptist Convention Opens in New Orleans
New Orleans La Sept 6 Every state in the union will have representatives here for the national Baptist convention of Negro Baptists which opens a six day session tomorrow Preparations have been made for 15000 delegates and a feature will be the annual oral report showing over 200000 raised for denomination work during the year
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Associated Press
New Orleans
National Baptist Convention of Negro Baptists
Spencer Newell Shot at Home in Pa Mobile
Spencer Newell a former deputy sheriff was killed at his home by two men who arrived at the door. Coroner Hale tied the motive to revenge and said threatening letters from people claiming Ku Klux Klan membership were recently received by Newell and his wife.
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Pa Mobile
Ala
Spencer Newell
Hale
Newell
Ku Klux Klan
Bank Seized as Guaranty Trust in Jacksonville Fails to Open
The Guaranty Bank and Trust Company in Jacksonville was closed by order of the State Comptroller at the directors' request. President Bostwick cited deposit withdrawals tied to indictments of officers in the federal liquor investigation, though depositors were said to lose nothing.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
Bostwick
Motor Boat Second Heat Is Off At Detroit
Detroit September 6 Associated Press Miss America I driven by George Wood won the Lake George trophy marking a new world record of 79.911 miles per hour in the one mile speed boat championship of North America.
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British challenger Maple Leaf VII sinks in Harmsworthy contest
Detroit racing commission declares no second heat to be run over the Harmsworthy trophy course. Maple Leaf VII sank after leaking yesterday, ending its participation in the international speed boat contest. Today's program closes with mile trials for the Lake George Trophy and the final heat of the Detroit News trophy.
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