McAdoo Denounces Republicans in Georgia Campaign Stop
William G. McAdoo, former secretary of the treasury and Democratic presidential hopeful, assailed the Republican administration during a March 14 speech in Atlanta. He charged three years of power produced no new reforms and urged voters to decide whether to empower the Democrats or continue Republican rule. The address kicked off a two day Georgia tour with Savannah speeches and a Columbia South Carolina appearance planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G
Porackive
Republican
Nate Ee
R. McAdoo
Georgia
Legion in Pennsylvania Regan Leads 668 Members
A Pennsylvania section of the American Legion reports strong growth with 668 members under Regan leadership. The post notes a total of 46,000 in SDIP or related programs, reflecting broad involvement and steady expansion.
Danville Launches Farm Credit Bank
Danville moves to form an agricultural credits bank with $300,000 capital and Danville’s $100,000 share. Oliver J. Sands of the Tobacco Growers Co-Operative Marketing Association spoke to about 500 locals supporting a central bank for Virginia’s dairy and farming sector. Pledges from Danville total $64,500 with county gifts adding $1,500, bringing early funds to $66,000 as temporary directors are named.
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Danville
Oliver J. Sands
Tobacco Growers Co-Operative Marketing Association
Deg Veiga Virginia
Bright Belt
Virginia
Chamber of Commerce
Pershing Salary Figures and Allowances
General Pershing receives a salary of 1500 SU per year and eight thousand dollars in allowances. The record notes questions about the merit of his pay and extra allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
General Pershing
Lobbying Aided Ford Brookhart Plan Discussed In Senate
Senate discussion centered on a proposed investigation into lobbying for the Ford proposal. Senator Brookhart, a Republican, signaled plans to introduce a station for the inquiry. Senator McKellar cited Tennessee referendum results and questioned spending related to Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Brookhart
Ford
Alabama
McKellar
Tennessee
Senator McKellar
Detroit
Norris
Nebraska
British Ship Orduna Sold Liquor While In Port
New York a government smuggling suit against the Royal Mail liner Orduna opened with witnesses stating narcotics and liquor were sold freely at New York on each port call and that owners shared the proceeds. Officers and crew testified the bar never closed in port and Charles Dawe confirmed liquor aboard during his three years aboard. E J Berwind posted a 1 million bond to allow continued service. The ship was to sail to Hamburg next day with 144 passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Royal Mail
Orduna
E. J. Berwind
Hamburg
Charles Dawe
50 Missing in Sitip Wrecks Off Virginia and Mass
More than 50 men are missing after ship wrecks off the Virginia and Carolina coasts and the sinking of the six master Wyoming off Chatham Massachusetts. Crews of seven tug boats and eighteen coal barges that went to sea in the calm after the week’s storm are feared lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Virginia
Carolina
Wyoming
Chatham
Mass
Birds Must Eat in Town and Country
A local notice urges residents to feed birds in town and countryside areas. The advisory highlights safe feeding practices and seasonal considerations to support urban wildlife.
Clarke County hit hard by snow storm damages to Bell Phone
Special to The Star Berryville Virginia March 15 1923 Clarke County suffers severe snow storm with 200 Bell Telephone stations out of service and 50 lines damaged. 20 poles down between Berryville and Gaylord 57 between here and the river and 15 trunks out. Service likely to be limited for a week. Also notes Clarke County Creamery and O A Lloyd butter operation and a Republican district meeting with Mrs B B McKay elected to the state executive committee.
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The
Star
Berryville
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Clarke County
H. S. Boyles
Gaylord
Telephone Company
Luray
B. B. McKay
Millwood
McKay
Winchester and Western Railroad Back in Full Operation
The Winchester and Western Railroad from this city to Wardensville West Virginia is in full operation after a week of limited service. By Thursday all trains were running on time with schedules maintained despite prostrated telephone lines being rebuilt. Wardensville reports 32 inches of snow with deeper drifts elsewhere.
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Winchester and Western Railroad
Wardensville
W. Va
Keer
Infant William Routt Jr Recovers After Hospital Operation
William Routt Jr a Baltimore Union Memorial Hospital patient has recovered well after surgery. Doctors report the infant is gaining weight and on the road to complete recovery, though he will remain in the hospital several weeks more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willliam Routt, Jr
William Routt
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Governor Trinkle Signs 94 Bills Passed by Assembly
Richmond reports Gov. E. Lee Trinkle signed 94 enacted measures after a largely local session. The bills were completed during a technical session to permit Lt. Gov. West and Speaker Brewer to sign bills as the legislature closed. A bigger constructive session is planned next week.
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Gov
Trinkle
Assembly
Richmond
General Assembly
E. Lee
Capitol
West
Brewer
Ed Sine Dle
Big Hat Necessary and Law Respect in Society
An arcane parade of phrases links ceremonial hats to global civility and law. A dialogue fragment features a judge and a woman debating respect for men who seek affections. A luminous fish eye underlights a distant East Indies scene.
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Banda Islands
East Indies
Income tax cut by June 15 predicted in Washington
Washington reports a 26 percent cut in income taxes due this year before the second installment appears assured as a separate revenue bill resolution. Senator Harrison and House leaders favor the cut if the revenue measure is delayed while the Senate Finance committee shelves the revenue bill to study Treasury rate schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harrison
Mississippi
House
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Smoot
Marmola Tablets Offer Easy Fat Reduction Method
An advertisement promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a harmless weight loss method without dieting or exercise. It claims steady, easy results and directs readers to buy at one dollar per box or send payment to Marmola Company in Detroit, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmola Company
Woodward Avenue
Detroit
Mich
For Rent Two Furnished Bedrooms in New Home
Two furnished bedrooms for rent in a new home with modern conveniences. Apply at 113 W Monmouth Street. Also notice that Shawnee Fuel Co. will discontinue business and all accounts must be paid by April 1, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth Street
Shawnee Fuel Coo
World flight cruisers to launch from Cloverfield March
Three world cruiser airplanes will start from Cloverfield California at 7 o clock Monday under Maj Frederick L Martin. Lieut Lowell M Smith and Lieut Leigh Wade pilot the first three with Lieut Eric H Nelson piloting a fourth later. Delivery of the fourth plane may slip to tomorrow due to compass calibration.
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Cloverfield
San Monica
Cal
Frederick L. Martin
Maj. Martin
Lowell M. Smith
Leigh Wade
Eric H. Nelson
Rockwell Field
San Diego
Army ‘Air
Seattle
Martin
Sudemeaine Veecouver Barracks
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Atlanta
Savannah
South Carolina
Columbia
Farm Credit Bank
Willard
M. B. Clowe
the People’s Drug Co., Inc
Ford-Brookhart
Iowa
Sitip
H. Elmer Griffin
Robert T. Barton
R. I
Minorca
J. R. Smith
Hall
Droeea
Gallo
Ohio
Handley Schools
Winchester
Good & Co
BELL
H. B. Gilpin
Kinderhook
Secolars
Belike
Baker’s
Poats
L. J. Anderson
J. Vic Arthur
Rouss Avenue Insurance
Chiropractic
Chiropractors
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Ehlcar
Jourden
Chalmers
Overland
American
Scripsbooth
Vealey
Alburn
Reo
Ford Truck
Winchester Garage, Inc
D. W. McIlwee
Mar
International Harvester Company of America
Ihm
Smallwood Motor Co
Stephens City, VA
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