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The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-09
SERVICE AGENCIES
 TO BE INVESTIGATED

WASHINGTON, June (by Associ- ated Press) The senate has ordered an investigation of all agencies deal- ing with former service men and unanimously adopted the resolution introduced by Walsh of Massachu. setts, creating a special committee to conduct the inqairy. ,-ve's> s.s, ,
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-09
President Wires His Condolences

WASHINGTON, June g (by Asso- ciated Press) President Harding to- day telegraphed a message of sym- pathy to Mrs. Galbraith, wife of the head of the American Legion, who was killed last night in an auto acci. dent. ',
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-09
STRIKE OF SILVER
 IN SKEENA VALLEY

PRINCE RUPERT, June (by As sociated ss).-A silver strike is reported on the Gabriel group in the Skeena valley up the Copper river. The property is owned by D. Buchanan.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-09
ADMIRAL EVANS HAS
 DISABLED MACHINERY

SAN FRANCISCO, June g (by As sociated Press) The steamer Admi- ralsEyans ,en route to Portland from the Orient, was lowed into Eureka to- day with her machinery disabled, ac- cording to work received here. rf &
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-09
YUKON PR0SpECTOR
 COMMITS SUICIDE

DAWSON, June 9 (by Associated Press) George Quirit, pioneer pros pector on the Yukon, was gound dead in his cabin yesterday from a bullet wound through the heart. A gun was near by and it is believed he" took his own life.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-09
GUARANTEES GERMANS
 WILL STOP ADVANCE

PARIS, June 9 (by Associated Press).-General Won Hoeff, head of the German forces in Upper Silesia, has formally assured allied officials that his troops will advance no further.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-09
DRURY ACQUITTED
 BY JURY AT TACOMA

TACOMA, June (by Associated Press) Drury was acquitted yesterday of the charge of misappro- priating $200,00O of the funds of the defunct Scandinaian-American Bank, on directed verdict.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-09
SHIPPERS AT FRISCO START
 INJUNCTION

SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 (by As sociated Press).-Eighteen private shipping operators of the Pacific Steamship Association have secured a temporary restraining or der against the marine unions in the federal court, prohibiting picketing on the water front during the strike
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-09
UNION LEADER FOUND
 DEAD IN HOTEL ROOM

DENVER, June g (by Associated Press). - Milton Smelling, national president of the Steam and Operating Engineers Union, was found dead in bed today in a local hotel.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-09
CALIFORNIA YOUTH
 KILLED BY EAGLE

VENTURA, Cal, June (by Asso- ciated Press) Juan Gonzales, aged II, was killed by an eagle yesterday when he climbed on a rock to sec the birds nest. His skull was frac- tured in three places.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-09
Harding Approves Relief Appropriation

WASHINGTON, June (by Associ- ated Press) Harding yes terday approved the joint resolution passed by congress providing an ap- propriation immediately of $1,O00,OO0 for the relief of flood sufferers at Pueblo
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-09
AVIATION LIEUTENANT
 KILLED BY PLANE FALL

WASHINGTON, June (by Asso- ciated Press) Lieut.. w. B. Brown of Idaho was killed today when his plane crashed in Virginia.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-09
SHIP BOARD MEMBERS
 RECEIVE CONFIRMATION

WASHINGTON. June (by Asso. ciated Press) The senate today con- vrmed the shipping board appoint ments submitted by President Hard ing. &s
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-09
CUTTER BEAR ARRIVED
 AT NOME ON TUESDAY

NOME, June (by Associated Press).-The cutter Bear arrived here Tuesday, having encountered no ice and little ice wa sobserved in the Boring sea
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-09
LEGION HEAD IS KILLED IN ACCIDENT
Nearly Five Hundred Flood Victims Missing at Pueblo
PIONEER HOTEL MAN
 IS DEAD AT DAWSON

DAWSON, June 9 (by Associated Press-.-James B. O'Neill pioneer hotel man of Dawson, Whitehorse and 1ditarod, died here yesterday.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-09
FOUR HUNDRED ARE MISSING IN
 PUEBLO FLOOD

PUEBLO, June g (by Associated Press) The local chapter of the American Red Cross today issued a list of missing persons. containing the names of 437.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
U. S. MEsDIATORS AND
UNION MEN CONFER
Mediation Board Offers Services
under Newlands Act
MEETING IN ATLANTA
Grand Officers of Seven Crafts
Are in Conference

Following the report in the Leader
yesterday that the United States
Board of Meditation, created under
the Newlands Act of 1918, had arrived
in Atlanta, w. M. Martin, chairman of
he Joint Federation Committee.
stated that the mediators would be.
met by the grand officers of seven
crafts who are now in Atlanta.
The union conferees are Val Fitz-
patrick, of the trainmen, chairman, J..
2. Hogsed, of the clerks, secretary.
II. 5. Huff, of the engineers, Lariscy
OF the conductors, C. ]. Golf of the.
t1remen, Denham of the maintenance
OF way department, who compose the,
committee representing the Brother
hoods.
Following is the telegram dis
patched to one of the general chair
men of the A. B. & A. crafts when it
became known that walkout had be-
come effective at noon Saturday.
Learning through the press of the.
serious situation threatening strike
OF all employees and cessation of train
movement to the serious detriment of
the public interest, the services of the.
United States Board of Meditatt Il.
hereby rendered in accordances h
the act of Congress July IS, 1913.
Commissioner Chambers and AS
slstant Commissioner Klutz, will be.
at the Piedmont Hotel, Atlanta, Mon
day morning, and all parties are ear
nestly advised and urged to maintain
operating status until they have had
opportunity for conference. Please
present to Chairmen Cargile, Martin
and Hunter.
"(Signed) Martin A. Knapp,
Chairman"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
COUNCIL APPROVES
AUDITORIUM PLAN
Ladies Take Council by Storm at
Meeting Last Night
COMMITTEE APPOINTED
Will Show Cost at Next Meet.
ing; To Call Bond Vote

Fitzgerald will have bond election
for high school auditorium, proba-
bly, in May, it became certain last
night after a committee from the
Woman's Club had appeared before
city council to advocate the auditor
ium cause. Council unanimously ap-
proved the project
The committee was accompanied
by all the members of the board OF
education and President u. J. Ben
nett launched the drive on council
in favor of the project, briefly outlin-
ing the need for additional class
rooms and an assembly room of ample
size.
Mesdames R. E. Lee, Georg
Brown, c. c. Persons, E. ]. Dormi-
ney, c. F. Shewmake, S. L. S e. ID
w. E. Yeatman appeared for the
Woman's Club, and most of them
spoke effectively for the auditorium
The committee had been appointed by
Mrs. Lon Dickey, president of the
club, at the meeting last Wednesday
when the club endorsed the agitation
for the auditorium.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
PEOPLE OF DUSSELDORF
TAKE PLIGHT CALMLY

DUSSELDORF, March 8.-Three
thousand French, British and Belgian
troops hold this city this afternoon.
More troops are coming. The people
are calm and no signs of hostility
are in evidence.
An Allied Flotilla entered Duisburg
at noon. The occupation of Duisburg
and Ruhrort by infantry and calvalry
was completed at II o'clock with no
hostile manifestations Tanks were
brought up during the day, entering
Dusseldorf this afternoon. Business
went on as usual.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
Pittman Says City
Favors Employees
Local Minister Invited By Union
Chiefs to Talk at Mass Meets

Majority of public sentiment in
Fitzgerald is heartily in favor of the
striking employees of the Atlanta. Bir-
mingham q Atlantic Railway, Mayor
J. L. Pittman told the strikers at
their regular morning mass meeting
today. The mayor stated that he had
canvassed many of the merchants
and business people of the city and
had found the majority opinion to be
mat the strikers were entirely justi-
lied in the course and that Fitzgerald
as whole wants them to win.
T Mayor Pittman's statement was
made after news had been received
mere OF the resolutions reported to
nave been passed in Triton, Moultrie
ana other towns in favor of the re-
ceiver' The men declare that such
resolutions could have been nassed
only through misunderstanding of
the facts in the case.
Preachers Address Meetings
Fitzgerald ministers are heinz IT,
vi'ea In turn to address the daily mass
meetings of the striking employees of
tne Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic
railway here. c. A. CHM of the Ken.
nedy Memorial Baptist spoke Sunday
J. +. Singleton of the First Baptist
Monday, S. A. .Strawn of the Christ
ian is speaking today. 1. P. Tyson of
the Central Methodist will speak
Wednesday.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
EBERT SAYS HE
WILL NOT YIELD
Urges Germans to Remain Calm
AS Allied Troops Come
SHIPPING is REPORTED
Dusseldorf Is Occupied But Has
Business AS Usual

(By international News Service)
LONDON, March ga mixed force
of French, British and Be1gians occu-
pied the important industrial German
city of Dusseldorf this morning with
out incident. The Allied military adj
vance into the Ruhr district began at
dawn. The American Army of Oc-
cupation did not participate. The
occupation of Dusseldorf was COM
pleted at $50 o'clock this morning.
The French moved on Duisburg and
Ruhrort at 6 o'clock this morning and
expected to occupy both towns, which
are important industrial and coal cen
tiers, during the day.
There are about 10000 Allied
troops on the Rhine, not counting the
small American Army. The French
furnished most of the troops that ad-
vanced from the Rhine. Reports that
France will mobilize an y of her mil
itary classes were denied today.
The advancing French were sup
ported by light artillery, rapid fire
guns and two squadrons of airmen
No real opposition was encountered
although some sniping is reported.
The Belgians were first to move
into Dussuldorf. Great crowds gath
cred in the streets watching the sol
diers planting batteries to sweep all
important squares. The bridges are
heavily guarded.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
GERMANY WILL NOT
YIELD, DECLARES EBERT

BERLIN, March 8.-Following the
proclamation, signed by President and
Chancellor Ebert was addressed to
the people of Dusseldorf today "Our
opponents are occupying German soil.
This is breach of the Treaty of YER
sailles. Violence may trample down
justice but the German Government
will not rest until the foreign invader
succumbs to our just position"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
Says Receiver and U. S. Courts
Disregards Laws in Wage
Reduction
Employees Charge A. B. & A. Is
in Conspiracy To Smash
Labor Unions

The financial interests which con-
troll the A. B. and A. have disregarded
the laws of the land in the present
wage controversy because they are i'll
a conspiracy to smash the unions and
force down the workers wages, &C
cording to an editorial in the current
issue of Labor The editorial is pub
lished below at the request of the
press committee of the Joint Fedora
ton Committee representing the thir-
teen crafts now on strike. The ed
itorial sums up the position of the
men.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
EBERT APPEALS
FOR CALM

BERLIN, March 8.-Pres. Ebert
has appealed to the German nation to
remain calm in the face of the Allied
advance from the Rhine. The Ger
man Cabinet remained in session un-
til after midnight to receive the re-
port of the course of foreign minister
Simons at London.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
Opposition Is Withdrawn

Practically all opposition that pre-
viously had been expressed against
the auditorium project was removed
when it was stated by City Clerk D.
l.. Paulk that the city had bonding
capacity of $l3l ,461 in addition to the
$244,000 of bonds already outstanding
Last year, when the 1919 tax reports
showed the city valued at 1891, 900
the outstanding bonds pressed close
to the limit. The 1920 valuation OF
$5,363,733 however, leaves ample
room for further civic expansion.
A joint committee representing the
city council, the board of education
and the women of the city was au-
thorized to prepare definite plans and
specifications for the new auditorium.
The committee will meet some time
next week. 1t is composed of Mayor
J. L. Pittman, Aldermen G. L. Kill
crease, ]. c. Glover Lewis and Miller;
Mesdames George w. Brown, R E.
Lee, E. K. Farmer, E. J. Dorminey,
c. c. Persons for the Woman's Club;
U. J. Bennett, G. A. Jolley, Lon
Dickey, Scott Walker, DIR. w. D. Dor
miney for the Board of Education.
Would Add Fire Bonds
w. c. Wilkerson, chief of the Fitz-
gerald Fire Department, suggested
this morning to Leader-Enterprise
reporter that about $4,000 be added on
the bond issue to the amount needed
for the school auditorium and the
money be used to make such needed
extension of water mains. A large
section of the city is practically un-
protected against fire because o.fire
plugs have been installed ard the
city has not enough money from its
current income to make the improve
ments.
Chief Wilkerson declared himself
heartily in favor of the auditorium
project and said that he believed its
chances for carrying the election
would be largely increased by adding
few thousand dollars for better fire
protection.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
GERMANY TO MAKE
PASSIVE OPPOSITION

BERLIN, March Sit was an
nounced today that the German gov
eminent will remain firm in opposi-
ton to the Paris indemnity decisions
of the Allies. For the time being Ger
many will play passive role await
ing the next move of the Allies. The
cabinet was informed that Belgian
and French troops were moving ahead
hours before the Simons message was
received announcing that the Allies
were putting the penalties into effect.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
FACTS IN THE
A. B. AND A. CASE

The railroad managers contempt
Tor any law which does not profit
them to respect, is we'll illustrated by
the case of the Atlanta, Birmingham
and Atlantic.
This road undertook to reduce the
wages of its employees without at
tempting to comply with the plain let
ter OF the transportation act.
The United States Railway Labor
Board compelled the A. B. and A.
to withdraw its illegal notice and,
after hearing, directed the officials
of the road to confer with the employ
es-as the law directed-and if an
agreement could not be reached to
submit the points in controversy to
the board.
Instead of complying with these in
structions, the A. B. and A. entered
into friendly" suit with an obliging
CREDITOR and the road was placed in
the hands of receiver by Federal
Judge who acted without waiting to
hear from any one who could fairly
be considered as representing the 9TH
er side of the case.
The President of the A. B. and A
was named as receiver, and the first
order issued to him by the court san
toned the reduction of wages which
has been forbidden by the Labor
Board.
This order was without warrant OF
law, because the Newlands act specifi.
cally deprives Federal Judges of the
power to reduce the compensation OF
employees of roads which may be
played in receivers hands, except af-
ter thirty days notice and hearing OF
all parties in interest.
1t is to be presumed that the Judge
did not know of the existance of the
Newlands act when he signed the
order, because it is uncomfortable that
he would have f1outed the law if Il
had been called to his attention.
The railroad attorneys who were
directing the proceedings did not en-
Tighten the court concerning matters
which were adverse to their claims
and the workers were afforded no op-
portunity to be heard.
Among the things which should
have been called to the courts at
tention, but were not, is the provision
in the transportation act authorizing
the Sac Commerce Commission to
readJust rates so as to compel through
lines to pay short lines proper COM
pensation for services rendered.
The A. B. and A. is short line. 1t
is in financial difficulties, not because
its employees wages are TOO high or
because the workers are inefficient,
but because it is compelled to work
for the through lines at less than the
cost of transportation.
1t could secure relief by appealing
to the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion for readjustment of rates, but
it refuses to do that
Why? Because the financial inter-
ests which control the A.. B. and A.
and the connecting through lines are
in conspiracy to smash the unions
and to force down the workers wages.
They are determined that the short
lines shall not secure relief except at
the expense of their employees.
The conspiracy will not succeed,
however The workers will have
their day in court. The A. B. and A.
and the interests back of it will not be
permitted to "junk" the statutes of the
United States without struggle.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
CIVIC LEAGUE SPEAKER
AT MT. OLIVE SUNDAY

Mr.. Geo. P, Morris, chairman of the
rural committee of the Ben Hill Civic
League will speak at Mt. Olive church
Sunday afternoon, March 18th. His
subject is Good Citizenship"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
ARMOUR AND SWI
CUT WAGES IL PCT.
Employees May Walk Out Is Re-
port from Chicago Today
NO CHANGE IN A.. B. & A
Situation Remains Unclaimed
AS U. S. Mediators Enter

(By international News Service>
CHICAGO, March 8.-The wages
OF employees of the Armour and
Swift packing companies were re-
duced twelve and one half per fent
today. A great strike is threatened.
NO CHANGED IN
A. B. & A. SITUATION
ATLANTA, March 8.-No change
is reported in the Atlanta Birmingham
and Atlantic situation today.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
NEW HAVANA-MIAMI
CABLE PASSES TEST

(By international News Service)
MIAMI, March 8.-Final test was
made today on the new Havana Mi
ami cable of the Commercial Cable
Company lowered last week, shows
j, was successfully connected. Ser
vice win begin shortly.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

NO person shall hire Automobiles
or other conveyances for the purpose
of transporting voters to and from
election
All voters shall vote for at least
five aldermen and four members OF
board of education, otherwise said
ballot shall not be counted in so far
as the ballot relates to aldermen and
members of board, but will be count
ed only for other officers voted for.
By order of the executive commit
tee,
N. N. LITTLEFIELD, Chair.
S. G. PRYOR, JR., Secretary.
Fitzgerald Ga, March 9th, 1921.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
Loans To Foreign
Powers Discontinued
(By international News Service)

(By international News Service)
WASHINGTON, March S.-Fur.
ther loans to European governments
upon credits established by former
president Woodrow Wilson were
stopped by the Treasury Department
today. Secretary Mellen directed that
action upon claims for additional adj
vances be postponed pending a fur
.ther study of commitments and other
documents.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
STOCK GAMBLERS DO
NOT FEAR DEVELOPMENT

NEW YORK, March 8.-Action on
the stock market today was interpret
cd as indicating that those on the,
inside are not in the least apprehen-
sive over the final outcome of the
German Indemnity situation.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
SAVANNAH LINER STUCK
ON BOSTON MUD FLAT
(By International News Service

BOSTON, March 8.-The Savan-
nah liner, City of Columbus, carry.
ing thirty passengers and valuable
cargo out of Savannah for Boston
ran on to mud flats in the harbor to-
day. Five tugs are assisting her. She
is not considered to be in danger.
During heavy fog this afternoon
thirty passengers were taken off the
stranded Savannah Liner off Lovelps
Island.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
ROME HOTEL BURNS

By International News Service
ROME, Ga, March 8.-Fire
today destroyed the Armstrong
five story hotel. The loss was
$4,000, fully insured. No casual
ties resulted.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
COOLIDGE SITS AT FIRST
HARDING CABINET MEET
By international News Service

By International News Service
WASHINGTON, March g.
President Warren G. Harding
met with his Cabinet for the first
time at II o'clock this morning.
An innovation was the presence
of Vice President Calvin Cool
idge, who was given the seat at
the end of the cabinet table fac
ing the President.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
Habitual Constipation Cured
i'm II to II DAVIS

"LAX-F0S WITH PEPSIN" id a specially
prepared Syrup Tonic Laxativafog Habitual
Constipation. 1t relieves promptly and
should be taken regularly for IA to 81 days
to induce regular action. It Stimulates and
Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. 6Oc
per bottle.
advertisement
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
GERMANS GO HOME
LONDON

LONDON, March 8.-German
conferees, headed by DIR. Simons, left
for Berlin this afternoon.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09

Colds Cause Grip and Influenza
LAXATIVE BRoMo oUngNE Tablets remove
the cause. Thesc Is only one ''Bromo oainine."
3. W. GROVES SIGNATURE Cu box. Soc. -sl-
ADVERTISEMENT
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-03-09
PRIMARY ELECTION
CALLED APRIL Is
Will Cut Campaign Short and
Settle Race Quickly
TWELVE PLACES OPEN
No Announcements Made Yet
for Board of Education

The city primary election was called
today by the city Democratic Execu-
tive Committee to be held April 18th,
which is said to be the earliest the
primary has ever been held. Regis
tration books open Thursday, March
10th, and will close April 9Th. A
heavy registration of women is ex-
pected.
In the field are Drew w. Paulk for
mayor, without opposition; G. P.
Mingledorff for city treasurer, with
out opposition; G. E. Kicker, incumb-
ent, and Hubert Roush for the one
place on the Water, Light and Bond
Commission; A. H. Thurmond, Clay
ton Jay, E. J. Dorminey, ]. E. Tur-
ner, |. A. Cardwell, George L. Kill
crease, w. R. Paulk for five places
on the city council.
No announcements nave been made
today for the board of education for
which president ana four members
must be named. No contest is antic-
lpated for any of these places.
The official notice of the primary
issued today by the executive com
mittee, follows
Notice of Primary Election
By the authority vested in the exec
utive committee for the city of Fitz-
gerald, primary election is hereby
called to be held at the City Hall on
April, 18th, 1921, Tor the purpose OF
nominating a Mayor, five Aldermen
at-large, city Treasurer, a president
and four members of the Board Of
Education, and a member of the
Water, Light and Bond Commission
The registration books will open in
the office of the City Clerk March
10th, at $50 A. M. and will remain
open until E P. NJ April 9th, 1921.
The election will be held under the
Australion Ballot system.
The Polls will open at a. m. and
close at p. m.
The candidates are required to reg
lister with the secretary of the execu-
tive committee on or before D. m
April 9Th, and pay the following as