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The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-10-03
is SOCIALISM TRYING
TO CONTROL GEORGIA?
Milwaukee Socialist Is Now Secretary
Of the Public Ownership
League of America.

Atlanta, Ca, Oct. 2.-Is socialism
or bolshevism seeking to graft itself
on democratic Georgia? The reader
may form his own conclusions after
reading this story-a story based on
investigations made by local news
paper men and others who have watch
ed the trend of events in this country.
Here is a situation which speaks for
itself without any comment or de-
tailed explanation.
Recently literature has been re-
ceived in Atlanta, and presumably
sent to all parts of Georgia, con-.
corning the Public Ownership League
of America, with headquarters in Chi
cago The secretary of this organiza
ton, Carl D. Thompson, was formerly
city clerk of Milwaukee, during the
Socialists regime in that city under
Mayor Seidel. Following this work
he was made head of the National
Socialist Organization Information
Bureau. 1t is planned that this Chi
cago organization shall be the central
organization for all public ownership
bodies throughout the country and
that eventually the local organiza-
tion-an Atlanta or Georgia organi-
cation for instance-shall pay in to
the central organization pro rata
fee. In addition to individual men,
berships, they have group member
ships which take in labor unions and
like organizations.
Upon call from local organizations,
the Public Ownership League of
America, headed by its ocialist secre-
tary, is prepared to send speakers on
this subject where they are asked to-
assist in a local campaign for Public
Ownership.
This is the situation in Atlanta and
the Chicago organization is supplying
the Atlanta organization, if an organ
ization it may called, with literature
for distribution. Marion M. Jack
son, John J. Edgar, and Mayor Jas.
L. Key, all of Atlanta, are members
of the Public Ownership League, &C
cording to the literature which has
been distributed. 1t is also stated
here that literature of the Chicago
organization is being supplied regu-
larly to the Municipal League of
Georgia.
Naturalization, municipal owner
ship and such things are the basic
principles of socialism, now insldlous-
ly making it's way into Georgia, &C
cording to business men, under the
guise of another name.
Carl Thompson, the socialist secre-
tary, has issued a call for Public
Ownership Conference to be held in
Chicago, the 18th, 10th and 18th of
November The call is signed by la
Dor unions. John j. Eagan, of At
lanta, is put down as one of the
speakers.
Marion Jackson, of Atlanta, has
advised the Chicago organization that
cit is our purpose to organize both
in the city of Atlanta and the State"
and that eve would be delighted to
receive from you any details and sug-
gestions".
1t remains to be seen how the aver
age Georgian will take to the pro-
paganda from the Windy City, with
its hotbed of socialism, and headed
by a socialist secretary, even though
it may appear that it is public
ownership publicity campaign alone
L !.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-10-03
Stringing Him

Jack-Did you hear of the daring
holdup last night in my back yard?
Jim-No. What happened?
Jack-Two clothes-pins held up a
shirt.-Boy's Life for October.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-10-03
One of Those Yell-Oh! Ones

San-How can you make a pump
kin shout?
Tom-Cut out the inside and make
il holler.-Boys' Life for October.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-10-03
Knotty Problem

First Glass Scout-This rope is to-
short on one end.
Brilliant Tenderfoot-Well, why
not cut piece off the other end and
tie it on?-Boy's Life for October.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-25
Final Preparations BY Navy
For Atlantic Airn1en Flight

Mechanics Boatswain r. Christen-
sen. pilot of the Naval Air Station,
Anacostia. D. G. has been selected
by the Navy Department to partici-
pate in the first transatlantic hydro
plane flight to be undertaken by naval
airmen.
He has been ordered to report at
Rockaway Naval Station. L. L, i'm
mediately. Whether he will be on one
of the four c. n. airships to take
off for the transatlantic trip or
whether he will be sent to Portugal.
Ireland or TO the Azores, will be de-
termined later. His definite orders
are expected at Anacostia today.
Boatswain Christensen is a regular
navy service man, possessing enlist
ment papers covering a period of sew
enteen years. For the last two years
he has been active in the air service
of the Navy Department. The first
man assigned to Boiling Field, he has
seen the station grow from a small
hangar containing one plane to its
official status as air station for the
Washington district.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-25
PHELAN AGAINST
RACE EQUALITY
Senator Protests to Confer
ence on Demands of
Orientals.

Senator Phelln, OF California. yes
terday wired Senators Borah and Hi
ram johnson that he has cabled to
Paris q protest against including in
the league of nations covenant any
provision for racial equality for ORR
entails.
Phelan asked the Senators to send
similar messages of protest Borah
replied that he would cooperate in
every possible way. Johnson is ex-
pected to reply later
Phelan pointed out in his cable that
a provision for just treatment such as
has been suggested may be con-
strued TO give jurisdiction to the
league over immigration naturaliza-
tion. elective franchise. land owner
ship and marriage, and should be
avoided"
He declared also that Western SEN
ators and others will oppose any loop
hole by which Orientals will be given
equality with the white race in the
United States.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-25
MINISTER ASKS
TO FLY FOR LOAN

As result of the attempt of some
flying aces" to commercialize their
fame by asking fancy prices, the
Treasury Department has been flooded
with requests from aviators anxious
to pilot the captured German planes
In the Victory Loan" campaign.
A great number have offered their
services to Uncle Sam for nothing" -
The department, however, ruled yes
terday that all will be paid and all
the same amount. They will receive
the amount paid aviators in the army
service, which is, at the maximum.
about $3.50 a month.
I'VE have a surplus of crack-a-
jack >aviators now said Treasury
official. What We are short of is
planes. Many of the aviators have
exhibited a splendid patriotic spirit by
offering to defray their own expenses.
One man who rendered his services
explained that in private life he was
a minister
The Washington herald., 1919-03-25
LITTLE DANGER u. S.
WILL BE EMBROILED
New Beligerent Not Ex-
pected to Declare Hostii-
ties Against the United
States-Serious Develop
ments Feared in All East
ern and Central Europe.

Surrender of the Hungarian
government to the Bolshevist
forces constitutes a grave men
ace to the peace of Europe, in the
opinion of government officials
here who are in close touch with
developments at Budapest.
State Department officials made
no attempt yesterday to conceal
their concern over the situation
as revealed in the brief cable
messages that have arrived.
Minister Once Trotsky Aid,
One of the most sinister pbsses
of the developments lies in the fact
that Belakum, the new minister of
war under the Bolshevik rule. is
an extremely radical Bolsheyist
who served for four years as an
aide-de-camp under Leon Trotzky.
There has been so far no decla-
ration of war by Hungary against
the United States. This was point
ed out by the State Department offi~
ctals as proof that the United States
is not directly involved in the diff
ficulty which has arisen over the
objection Of the Karolyi government
to allied occupation of Hungary.
state Department officials were
emphatic in stating that the de-
velopments will not interfere in
any way with the homeward move
ment OF American troops. They are
unable to foresee any eventuality
that might make it necessary for
the Americans to participate in any
aggressive movement against the
Bolshevist forces.
1t is unlikely, in their opinion,
that the new Hungarian govern
ment will make any declaration of
war against the United States, and
unless this is done there would
be no call for American troops to
take part in any offensive against
any further Bolshevist advances.
The one hope for the situation
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-25
ACTRESS
IN WILKINS CASE
District Attorney Believes
Audrey Munson May Shed
Light on Mystery.

Mlneola, N. Y, March 24.-Miss Au-
drey Munson. a beautiful young mo-
ton picture actress and artists model.
is depended upon by District Attorney
Charles r Weeks to clear up one i'm
portant point concerning the relations
between DR.. and Mrs. Walter X. Will
kins. and the models testimony may
prove OF Importance at the trial of
the doctor for the alleged murder or
his wife.
Miss Munson's name was revealed by
District Attorney Weeks when, his
own efforts having failed, he asked
the newspapers to aid in finding her.
District Attorney Weeks wishes
to learn from the pretty model just
how much interest DR.. wilkins dis
played toward her and whether and
to what extent it was resented by
Mrs. wilkins.
Mrs. wilkins body was exhumed
today from Lutheran Cemetery.
Middle Village, Long Island. for the
purpose of securing her finger
prints. They are 10 be compared
with finger prints beside a doorway
in the Long Beach house and in Dr.
wilkins room. If they correspond,
detectives asserted, the latest the
ory that Mrs. wilkins was murder
ed within the house, will be
strengthened. DR.. wilkins has
maintained she was slain near the
garage, while he fought some rob-
bers in the house.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-25
STRIKERS COME
BACK TO WORK
Railway Clerks Return But
Many Find Places Have
Been Filled.

Atlanta, Ca. March 24.-Clerks in
the local passenger and freight Of
fees Of the Nashville. Chattanooga
and st. Louis Railroad who have
been on strike since March II, de-
manding the removal of Federal
Auditor A ?. Ottarson. returned to
work today.
Many were told by officers that
no vacancies existed. because sub
stitutes employed while the strike
was-sn would be retained.
Internal complications in the
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks be-
came more apparent today with an
nounCement that c. F. Jackson, who
was removed as regional deputy of
the brotherhood by J. j. Forester,
grand president. would prefer
charges against Forester with a
view Of removing him from the
presidency because of his handling
Of the strike situation.
Grand officers of the shop crafts
end big four" brotherhoods have
been summoned to Nashville to in
vestigate.
Striking clerks at Nashville have
not been ordered back to work. c.
+. Jackson. general chairman of
the Nashville, Chattanooga and st.
Louis system clerks. said today.
Striking clerks will hold an indig-
nation meeting tonight to protest
against what they term "the abject
surrender OF their grand president,
J. J. Forester"
The Washington herald., 1919-03-25
Hungarian Declaration Of
War Came as Surprise to
Rest of World, But in
Germany Stage Was Set
For Shrewd Diplomatic
Game May Invite Ruin.
HOLDS FORMIDABLE
CARDS FOR PRESENT
Czecho-Slovak Army Re-
ported Marching Against
Budapest Austrian Cen
trail Soviet Votes Against
Country Joining in War.
All Europe on Volcano.

Copenhagen. March 24.-Ger-
many has seized upon Hungary's
conversion to Bolshevism as the
last straw in her struggle to keep
the allies from harvesting the fruits
of victory.
By openly threatening to enter
the Red alliance. she is trying to
hold this sword of Damocles over
the heads of the peacemakers at
Paris, hoping thus to emerge from
the war with a minimum loss Of
territory and the smallest possible
indemnity. if any.
To the rest of the world the
Hungarian declaration OF war on
the entente came as a surprise,
but Wilhelmstrasse appears to
have been thoroughly prepared.
Stage Fully Set.
The stage was fully set for the
shTewdest diplomatic play the past
masters of international intrigue
have yet essayed. The ink was still
moist on the extra newspapers an
nouncing that Hungary had gone
red when the curtain rose, reveal
ing the German leaders making
faces and shaking fists toward Paris
and throwing bouquets to the Reds
in the east.
There is no concealing the fact
that for the moment. at least, the
Teutons have formidable advantages
on their side. The day brought few
hopeful developments. while the
danger signals were plentiful
Tide Must BE Turned.
Here are the new facts from
which some scant hope is derived
that the Red tide which threatens
to cngulf all eastern and central
Europe may yet be stemmed, and
stemmed il must be at once all here
who know the situation agree.
1. a CzeCho-Sl SlOvak army was
reported marching against Hun
gary.
>. The Austrian Central Soviet
voted against having Austria join
the Reds.
3. Late this evening a defeat of
Russian BOlshevist forces in ST.
IBERIA by Gen. KOlchak's troops
was reported. This may have an
indirect effect on the military sit
UatiOn of the Reds.
Grave Events Reported.
As against these developments. a
series Of grave events are reported,
chief among which are these:
l. In Berlin the Russian Boil
shevlst agitator, Radek, Dr. Karl
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-25
ITALIANS DENY
PEACE BREACH
Report That Fiume Threat
Was Made Discounted
By Denials.

Paris. March 24.-The highest
American authorities declared to-
day that there is absolutely no foun-
dation in a report that Italy had
threatened to withdraw from the
Peace Conference unless awarded
Fiume.
On the contrary, they said. they
have found Premier Orlando dis
a spirit Of cooperation and
good humor in all his recent con-
ferences with allied representatives
In view OF reiterated reports OF
such q threat by a press associa-
tion. the official Italian press bu-
reau today issued another denial
declaring:
TT can be suthoritatively stated
that the Italian delegation took no
decision Of this nature"
The Washington herald., 1919-03-25

The statement OF the president Of
the National City Bank Of New York
that t"America does not comprehend
the appalling situation confronting
Europe and involving the possibility
of the whole fabric of civilization fac
ing wreck" is bound to create COM
ment in London, especially in view
OF the narrow escape-not yet con-
clusive-from chaos through a strike
of the triple alliance"
Unrest in Colonies.
Coupled with that menace is a new
serious outbreak in Egypt; there are
rumors Of invest in India and grow
ing signs of a recurrence of the Irish
storm and the increasing financial dis
organization is manifested by the past
weeks tumbling of the pound ster-
ling's value.
1 believe every correspondent in
Britain and France has felt for some
time the truth which Mr.. Vanderlip
so fearlessly exposes, but all of us
have refrained from voicing it through
fear of being considered sensational.
Slow to Grasp Vision.
1t may be said that Britain was
slow to follow Herbert c. Hoover's
vision in checking the Bolshevist
flame with food until very recently
when certain secret news from the
Paris conference suddenly put Brit
The Washington herald., 1919-03-25

ain squarely behind the supreme
economic council in it's effort to feed
the former central empires.
Exactly what this moving inspira-
tion was is unknown, but hear what
c. A. McCurdy. parliamentary secre-
tary for the food ministry. says on
the subject of Bolshevism versus
food:
"A group of British army officers
reported to the economic council
that one cause of the wide unem-
ployment in Germany was mental
and physical fiabbiness due tn lack
OF food. In their opinion, not only
human considerations, but the ele-
ment of self preservation dictates
that we should feed the enemies II
we wish to avert an unthinkable
peril that lies in the great need a
great part of the European population
which is sinking into anarchy, be-
coming not only misery to itself,
but deadly peril to its neighbors.
War-torn Lands Barren.
Remember that all Serbia, parts
of Italy, Northern France and Bel
gium are so SCARED by war that
they are unable to produce any
crops for years to come. As a re-
suit the populations are depending
upon Britain and America not only
for food, but also for ways of trans
portation for that food.
Let me impress upon British and
Americans both that we are a long
ways from peace conditions; that
we are facing a peril deadlier-be-
cause more insidious-than the Ger
man drive in 1918"
The Marquis of Lansdowne, who
was accused of pacifism a year ago
because he said that protracted war
would throw the world into anarchy
is now outspoken in his pessimism.
People ask with sinking hearts"
he said tonight, what kind of a
task we have undertaken when we
propose to restore peace within the
famine areas over which Bolsheyism
is spreading. With those who still
see red, it is proposed that the al
lies shall extract every farthing from
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-25
RUMELY TO FACE
TRIAL, APRIL IA
Supreme Court Fixes Date
When New York Editor
Must Plead.

Trial of Edward A. Rumely, for
mer editor of the New York Mail. who
is under charges of violation Of the
trading with the enemy act, was
set for April II by the Supreme
Court yesterday.
This will be the first case to be
considered after recess of the
court from March 81 to April IA.
The court declined to review the
case of Troy Deason, convicted of
violating the enlistment section of
the espionage act Deason was SEN
fenced to eighteen months after
trial at Waco, Texas.
The st. Louis bill poster ordinance
regulating the posting of bills in
that city. was held constitutional by
the court, in deciding the appeal
from decisions of lower courts. also
upholding the ordinance. by the st.
Louis Poster Advertising Company
The Brooklyn Eastern District
Terminal Company must obey the
Federal hours of service act, the
court decided. The company is a
car ferry concern.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-25

The Navy Department has sent out
the destroyer Barney on a search for
good harbor or other nlace Of do
parture for the squadron Of seaplanes
one of which at least Is 10 mdhc lne
transatlantic flight.
The Barney is under command OF
Lieut.. Commander kaufman. She is
to take on probably at New York
Lieut.. Commander P. n. L. Bellinger,
who was recently summoned from
Norfolk by the department to assist
in the preparations for the great ad-
venture.
1t has been decided that when Lieut..
Commander Bellinger shall report on
a certain point for departure arrange
ments for the crossing will be made
with all speed.
There Is nothing else talked of
among navy men now but the greatest
enterprise ever undertaken by the de-
partment The discussions include the
fast disappearing chances that the
United States will be forestalled in the
matter of a straight uninterrupted
dash from continent to continent.
whether the landing be on the main
coast of ireland, at the Azores or
somewhere near Liverpool.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-25
WORK STARTED
ON PRIZE HOME
Herald Salesmanship Club
Members May View Con-
struction Of New House.

Building operations for The Her
aids $1,000 home. first grand prise
in the Salesmanship Club. have al
ready begun. The eNcavatinE and
foundation are practically complete
and tomorrow morning a force ~
men, probably forty in all, . -
to work on the home.
All the material is now anF
ground and il will be only . aEar-
time before this splendid h ~
be completed. The location .r thiz
home is CLOS Third street NJ .gcs..
on the Tskoma Park line r ia
Fourteenth street system nl sd
joins BriEhtwood.
Materials Used.
Chas. L. Wire. Inc. has Har y
Of the construction. Mr.. v ~ has
built hundreds OF homes OF AE-
est class in the past two 40
Twelve OF them are now pre- calls
complete on Rittenhouse St l. Ar-
joining Third street. where o. priEf
house will be built.
To give you a little idea 0f bow
this home is TO be built, The uiste-
CONTINUED on PAGE NINR
The Washington herald., 1919-03-25
EGYPT ASKS
SHE BE FREED
independence Under League
Is Demanded.

pendence under guidance OF the league
of nations is Egypt's aim, according
to a delegation of Egyptians who
called at the United Press bureau
here today 70 protest against news
agency dispatches from Cairo. which
they declared misrepresented the situ-
alton there.
THE present trouble I'm Egypt is
the result of the authorities refusing
passports for an Egyptian delegation
10 the Peace Conference" declared a
spokesman representing the Egyptian
Association here.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-25
CASTLE LIVED
UP TO INCOME

New York. March 4-Vernon Castle,
expert dancer, society favorite and
hero airman, left but small amount
of earthly possessions. His estate rs
less than $1,000 and may be only a
few hundreds. it was announced to-
day by William Klein, counsel for
Mrs. Castle.
The will, which has not been pro-
bated as yet, leaves everything to
Mrs. Castle.
Mr.. Klein explained that while Cas-
ties income at one time was very
large, he Lived up" to nearly every
cent of it.
The dancer was killed in Texas about
year ago when attempting to save
a companion aviator. At the time he
Joined the British air forces it was
the popular belief that he was
wealthy.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-25
GIGANTIC TASK
FACES ALLIES
May Have to Occupy All
Strategic Points in Gen.
tral Europe.

Paris, March 24.-Hungary's alliance
with the Bolsheviki and declaration
of war against the allies renders
necessary the occupation of strategic
centers in Central Europe, unless
peace is speedily signed.
This belief prevailed here today
when leaders of the associated pow
ers met to discuss the new crisis,
Spread of Bolshevism into Austria
will mean severance of allied com
munications with Poland and Czecbo-
Slovakia, both of which are regard
ed as certain to join the Bolsheyiki
if the steady flow OF food is inter-
rupted.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-25
GERMANS FL0UT
HUNGARIAN REDS
Say Purpose of Radicals Is
To Avoid Payment of
Debt to Entente.

Berlin, March 24.-All German
newspapers are full of Bolshevik
news. kilograms from all PARTS Of
Hungary report absolute. quiet and
order prevail under the workers
and soldiers dictatorship.
The Berliner Zeitung says:
'Bolshevism in Hungary is merely
a scare attempt to avoid its debts
to the entente" This is humorous
in view of the fact that il is exact
ly what some Hungarian papers say
of Germany.
1t Is learned authoritatively that
the Spartacans have postponed their
general strike coup from the end of
this month until April s.
Many influential persons look for
chaos in Germany. 1t appears
doubtful If the government can hold
its own.