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OFFICIAL ORCAI SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION OftEeQtr of Thoraasvflle and the County of TEkooua. VOL. x. NO. si. THOMA8VILLE, GEORGIA. TUESDAY, JULY 25, 1922. 11.00 PER ANNUM ITHE1DI Irregulars Are Said to Be Re treating Rapidly With No Opportunity for Making a Definite Stand—Young Girls x Were Shot. ' Dublin, Ireland, July 24.—National army troops have gained a fresh vie tory in West Ireland by capturing Bally Heunls, In the county, of Mayo, from the Republican Irregulars, It •was announced today. IRISH IRREGULAR8 RETREATING London, July 24.—Unconfirmed re ports In London today said the Irish Irregular forces are retreating with all speed Into the Sultee and Knock- mealdown mountains, harassed by the Free State troops who are pressing them bard, preventing them from con centrating dor resistance. The Irregulars are reported to have burned the barracks at Clonzel In Tipperary. YOUNG GIRLS KILLED WHILE RETURNING TO FREE STATE Belfast, Ireland, July 24.—Two girls, aged 16 and 16, returning to the Free State In Northern Ireland ter ritory, tn the county of Armagh last night were ordered to halt and when they failed, were fired upon and kill ed. Near Newry, a girl on her way home from church, with her father, was shot and la In a critical condition. MICHIGAN OFFICIALS PLAN TO OPEN MINES Governor is in Conference With Mine Workers—Plans To Take Over Proposition For State if Agreement Not Made With Mine Workers. STATION AGENTS NOT TO COME OUT ON STRIKE BUT WILL SUBMIT THEIR GRIEVANCES TO ROADS Announcement Made Today; By Union President That Ten Thousand Workers will Not Strike, But Will Nego tiate Settlements. Chicago, III., July 24.—The ten thousand unionized railroad station agents will not be called out on strike, W. J. Aloone, President of the organization announced today, after a conference with W. L. IMcMenimen, Labor member of the Railroad Labor Board. I will Instruct iny men to remain at work and order that the commit tees confer with the roud manage ments over all Dolnts at issue," said. UNDERWOOD DEFENDS CHEMICAL FOUNDATION AND DIRECTOR GARVIN Alabama Senator Declares German Interests Behind the Administration Efforts in Case Against The Chemical Foundation. NEGRO KILLED BY CROWD AT ELLENTON Ellenton, Ga., July 24—The bul let ridden body of Will Anderson, negro, charged with an attempted attack on a fifteen-year-old white girl, was found on the road near Reedy creek church early today. Anderson waa held in an auto mobile near the Moultrie jail, awaiting the arrival of the sheriff to open the doors when he was seized and. driven away, presum ably to tbe scene of the crime. He Is said to have confessed. Washington. D. C., July 24.—The Chemical Foundation and Its Presi dent. Francis Oarvan, former alien property custodian, who are being proceeded against by the government for the return of German chemical patents, were defended In the Senate today Iby Senator Underwood, who criticized tbe President and the ministration for. the action taken against them. He denied there was fraud, collus ion or conspiracy in the acquisition of the German patents by tbe Founda tion, and commended the record of A. Mitchell Palmtr, In dealing with enemy and alien property. He declared that Oermun Interests are supporting the administration’s course against the Foundation In the hope of securing restitution of the property snd also damage claims for Its use. GOVERNMENT SILENT ON STRIKE PUNS AN DAY IS VERY QUIET Labor Has Declared Hands Off in Peace Negotiations for The Present. — Injunctions Against Strikers Granted Today. ENGLISH ASKED TO STOP LIQUOR RUNNING COLORADO ERUIT MEN FACE RUIN Detroit, IMich., July 24.—Gov. Groes- beck, left here this morning for Sagl- naw, prepared to take some definite step toward bringing about a resump tion of operations In the Michigan coal mines. He was to confer with Leo Jones, President of district num ber 24, United Mine Workers this afternoon, regarding the Governor’s proposal of last week which suggested that the workers return to the mines «ud produce coal for state and muni cipal purposes, either under private or public control. The governor Indicated that In case no agreement Is reached that be would undertake direction of the mines and attempt to produce coal. DEMPSEY AND BRENNAN TO FIGHT ON LABOR DAY Buffalo, N. Y„ July 24 — Floyd Fitz simmons, promoter of boxing bouts it Michigan City, Ind., said today he bad cinched bout tor Labor Day be tween Dempsey and BUI Breunan. Unless Cars Are Provided to Move Peaches, Apricots and Other Crops That Arc Ma turing Now—Ten Thousand Cars Needed. Delta, Colo., July 24.—Financial ruin faces the -fruit growers of the western slope of Colorado unless railroad cars can be secured Immedi ately to move perishoble erops, It was stated In a resolution sent to Colorado members of Congress, following a mass meeting here yesterday. Immediate action Is necessary to save large quantities of {teaches, apri cots and early potatoes, It Is claimed. It is said that about ten thousand cars aro needed. KNICKERBOCKER THEATRE INDICTMENTS DISMISSED Washington, D. C., July 24.—Indict ments against five persons tn connec tion with the Knickerbocker theater dlsaster last January In which .17 lives were lost, were dismissed today when Justice Slddens sustained London. July 24—The British gov ernment has received a note from the Washington government, asking oo-operation In suppression of liquor running into the United States thru Bermuda and the Bahamas. Chicago, Ill|. July 24.—With govern ment officials malntalnntg silence in regard to the railroad strike except for the announcement by Chairman Hooper that the Lalbor Board would make no further move at present, in terest today centered In the separate -peace efforts of officials of the Balti more and Ohio In their meeting at Baltimore with representatives of the striking shopmen. B. M. Jewoll, the strikers’ leader, refused to comment on the Baltimore parley. A few disturbances were reported over Sunday. COAL OPERATORS ARE IN LINE WITH PLANS OF SECRETARY HOOVER Agree in Principle With the Government's Plan for Dis tribution of Coal Supply, and Efforts to Prevent Profiteer ing by Dealers. MAYORS OF FIVE PENN, i CITIES PLAN TO AVERT ] ALL STRIKE ACTIVITIES j IN ANTHRACITE REGION REPARATIONS PLANS, DISCUSSED OEFORE L CONFERENCE Washington, D. C., July 24,—Opera tors from the producing districts six states In conference today with Secretary Hoover agreed In principle with tho administration’s plan maintaining prices end Insuring fuel distribution during tbe strike emerg ency. The legal phases of the plan were given the approval of the Department of Justice In an opinion sent to Sec retary Hoover Ly Attorney General Daugherty, while tbe conference was in session. GENERAL SEN CLAIMS VICTORY OVER MING Canton, China, July 24.—Sun Yat Sen, deposed president of the South China government has announced that his forces have captured several hun dred troops of Chen Chiung Ming, BO miles north of Canton. Aat Chen’s headquarters, however, It was stated the engagement was unimportant. INJUNCTIONS AGAINST RAIL STRIKERS GRANTED Indianapolis, Ind., July 24.—Federal Judge Baker today converted tempor ary restraining orders Into temporary Injunctions granted In tho cases tbe Wabash, Baltimore and Ohio, and Erie Toads, and also granted restrain ing orders against striking employes asked by tbe Louisville and Nashville. Southern Railway and other liner. RESTORATION OF SENIORITY HOLDING UP SETTLEMENT Chicago, July 24—Hope of a settlement of the railroad strike centered last nlgbt In the railroad labor board again, following the return of Ben W. Hooper its chairman from a conference with President Harding. While Mr. Hooper was meeting the government officials in Washington ft. M. Jewell and other strike loaders were In conference with James J. Davis, Secretary of Labor, at Moose- heart, III. At the end of the meeting and be- Duvis expressed the belief that the foe departing for Washington, Mr. strike could lie settled nt once If the ye. , _ y, Kir . I l oads would rostoro the seniority Champion Uarsman Meets. riKht3 of the strikers, and the labor Great Reception. — Given a ! board would take up the questions in HOOVER HONORED IN DULUTH TODAY Home by Citizens. Duluth. Minn.. July 24.—The Hoover battons again have come Into promi nence In Duluth, but not as remind ers to “Hooverlze.’’ They carry the caption, "Welcome home Hoover.” for the home-coming next Friday of Wal ter Hoover, of the Duluth boat club, winner of the world's amateur single sculling championship In the English Heuey, on July 8th. Citizens will present Hoover with a home, furnished virtually complete. He will share the honors with his wife and mother, both of whom taught school while the champion trained. Arc Yob Going To Paint This Summer? Now Is The Time We can furnish you anything in the Paint Line you may need WE SELL “Sherwinl Williams Paints” The Prices Are Right MASH-MILTON DRUG CO. **A Good Place to Trade," Phones 105 snd 106 U. S. PUCES BIG COAL ORDERS IN SCOTLAND London, July 24.—Important contracts have been placed In Scotland for Immediate shipments of coal to the United States, It was learned today. This Is the first occasion since the outbreak of the world war that Scotch coal has been bought for shipment to the United States. NEGRO KILLED AT MEMPHIS Momphis, Tenn., July 24.—Frank Jenkins, negro, said to have been a railroad employe, was killed and W. S. Rooord, policeman and Ben Okane, employer aB special agent by the Illi- nola Central, were -wounded In an exchange of shots today between a squad of police and Jenkins and a companion. dlepute. In discussing tho hopes of a settle ment. members of the labor board re viewed tbe progress of the strike since Its Inception on July 1. They pointed our the strike rote which precipitated Uhe country-wide walkout was taken on three questions. These grievances wore given in a strike bulletin Issued on July 7 by Mr. Jewell which said: "The present strike cesters around these Issues: "First. Establishment ,ot unjust wages by decision of the United States Labor Board. Second. Establishment of unjust working conditions which curtailed overtime pay allowed under govern ment operation. ‘Third. Contracting out of shop work to evade the implication of the law as provided by the transportation act.” Early last week, however, Chairman Hooper, after ten days of conferences with rail beads and strike leaders, Is sued a statement giving the striking shopmen's program as five points In stead of the original tbree, and as serted It was one of the two supple mental points—that of tbe destoratlon of seniority rights added only after the Inauguration of the atrlke—that then stood In the way of the aettlement. He listed the five demands In the follow ing order: "First. Abolishment of the contraot system.” Second. Establishment of a nation al adjustment board. Third. Rehearing of tbe wage and COAL OPERATORS MEET WITH HOOVER TODAY Washington, D. C., July 24.—Tbe bt luminous coal operators, representing the present producing districts In six states gathered here today at the cull of Secretary Hoover, who sought co-operation In the administration's coal distribution scheme, -which Is de signed to protect railroads, public utilities and otber necessary indus tries against a shortage and prevent profiteering. Secretary Hoover and Attorney Gen eral Daugherty held a conference be lore the former's meeting with tbe operators, presumably on the legal phase of the coal distribution plan. PUMPMEN AT MINES LEAVE IN PROTEST AGAINST TROOPS Bellalre. O., July 24.—Pumpmen and firemen on duty in the idle coal miues of this vicinity are reported leaving their posts today as » protest against the bringing of state troops into the district. There are approximately 175 mines In this district. Conference Between Mincj Union Officials and Mayors' Expected to Bring About a Moratorium Question will be Resumption of Coal Produc tion in These Districts. Scranton. Pa., July 24—Tbe mayors of five cities in the anthracite re gions and. several district Presidents j of the miners union will coaler here this afternoon on a proposed plan for bringing about settlement of the an thracite wage controversy. Mayor Durkan of Scranton, who called the meeting, said the outlook for a quick adjustment is bright. Held in Abeyance Pending The Meeting of Allied Coun cil in London Next Month, Say Dispatches Today. FIVE DIE WHEN AUTO AND STREET CAR COLLIDE San Francisco. Cal.. July 24.— Five presons ere dead here to day and four others are believed dying as a result of a collision here last night between an auto mobile and a street car. WILL HAYES PROBES LOS ANGELES AND RAPS CENSORSHIP PLAN ILLINOIS MINERS CALL ON FELLOW WORKERS TO STRIKE Harrisburg. Ill., July 24.—A resolu tion requesting tbe union miners Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama to walk out not later than August first hits ibeen adopted by the coal miners of Saline county. The resolution urg ed all Illinois miners now in those fields to return home. HOOVER CALLS ON MINE OPERATORS FOR THEIR AID Washington, I). C\, July 24—- Operotors from the coal producing district of six states will be asked to day by Secretary Hoover to co operate with the government and the railroads in a plan to insure the distribution of fuel to the carriers and public utilities and to prevent profiteering during the strike emer gency. All angles of Mr. Hoover’s scheme which contemplated the formation of central committee to operate through local committees in the pro ducing districts of Virginia, West Virginia. Tennessee Kentucky Pennsylvania and Alabama, were threshed out yesterday at a series of conferences of the federal agencies nvolved. Before the opening of the meeting to-day morning, Mr. Hoover will have* from Attorney General Daugherty a repfitt on the powers accruing to the government in the emergency through the co-operation of the Interstate Commerce Com mission and its authority under the law regulating interstate commerce. In general Mr. Hoover’s program waa understood to contemplate the creation of an emergency machine with the committee composed of a representative from the Departments of Commerce, Justice, Interior and the Interstate Commerce Commission, with the commerce secretary as chair man operating through the local com mittee established in the producing districts at the time of the voluntray agreements fixing maximum fair prices. Pooling of coal in the producing districts, and distribution of ears un der a preferential system to be instituted under authority of the Interstate Commerce Commission is planned to permit of the marshalling of fuel at the most available paints (Continued on page 4.) (Continued on Page 4.) Los Angeles. Cal., July 24. -Will If Hayes, former postmaster gonern] and now head of the motion picture producers and distributors' assochi tion, is here today (for a week’s study in the stronghold of the Industry. He said to interviewers that “the princi pie of freedom upon which this nation was founded, makes public censor of the press, pulpit, film or spoken word virtually an Impossibility.” Hayes predicted that “state wide o nation-wide censorship will fall !i everything it undertakes. Too many people who know nothing aoout the business are named on the censor ship boards and we are going to ob viate the necessity of censorship.” STREET RAILWAYS IN CHICAGO TO STRIKE Reduction 15 Cents Per Hour Paris, July 24 —The whole of tbe reparations question Is now in the hands of the allied premiers, and K Is considered quite unlikely that the reparations commission will render any decision on Germany’s request for a moratorium until after tbe open ing session of the allied council In London early next month. Premier Poincare plans to confer with Lloyd George and other allied premiers before the reparations com mission makes its decision, and It Is regnrdod in reparation circles as a definite indication that the French premier believes that consideration of a comprehensive settlement is es sential at this time. APPEALS TO WORLD PROLETARIANS Says That Defensive Opera tions Are Useless and Chal lenges the World to Get Into The Fight Against the Cap italists. Moscow, July 24.—The executive ommittee of the third Internationale has sent an appeal to the proletariat, of the word, recommending that it take the offensive. In view of the white terror and at tacks on workmen abroad, it appeals saying that it Is time that defuuive tactics ceased. ue committee lias sent * special appeal to the Germans declar.ng that their national leaders have betrayed them, and recommending aat the workmen take the power into their And Increasing Working Hours, Will Cause Strike own hands. Chicago, III., July 24.—Insistence' ORLANDO REFUSES on a reduction of at least 15 cents an hour In the wage scales ol tbe street railway employes and lengthening of the working day from 8 to 9 hours would virtually force a strike In the ITALIAN CABINET Rome, Italy, July 24.—Former pre mier Orlando, after an hour's consul- opinion of union leaders. A moetit^ ution with the King, today is report today Is expected to precede either u‘©d to have refused to form a cabinet definite settlement or strike call. ! to succeed that of Premier Facta • which resigned last week. Orlando Is .... said to have declared that he opposed TWO INJURED IN CLASH WITH the formation of a short lived cabinet. STATE POLICE AT BUFFALO erH guarding the trolley lines of the man company, whose employes have been Buffulo, S. Y., July 24.—One with a broken arm and another with striking since July 2. The railway a fractured skull are in the hospital operated a limited number of cars on today after clashes with state troop- all lines today. SOMETHING NEW FOR THE MEN AND BOYS Just received new line of men’s and boys caps in pretty patterns and stvles. See window display. $2.00 | Smith- Harley Shoe Co. 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