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GREAT BATTLE FLEET MEETS GEORGE WASHINGTON AND
ESCORTS PRESIDENT WILSON INTO NEW YORK HARBOR
BOLSHEVIK FORCES PREPARING
“*" TOo FEVACUATE RUSSIAN CAPITOL
‘SUPPORT OF FINNS WILL FOL
LOW NOTE
Bolsheviki Troops Take
Charge of Foreign Lega
. tions in Petrograd.
Paris, (Monday.)—The approval of
a plan fer a concerted attack upon
Petrograd by Finnish troops and the
inrces of the Kolchak government at
-+nsk was given today by the Council
of Five.
A joint note has been sent to the
military attaches of the United States,
Great Britain, ‘France and Italy at
Helsingfors, instructing them to sup
port the Finnish government if the
Finns decide to accede to the request
of Kolchak to assist him in the cam
paign. 5
Th’ere is no indication that the Al
lieg plan to go further at this time.
™ Arrests Are Made
Helsingfors, (Sunday.)—lt is report
ed that all the foreign embassies and
legarions and consulates in Petrograd
have been ' occupied by Bolshevik
troops. The archives have been seiz
ed and those in-c¢harge~arrested and
handed over. to extraordinary com
mission dealing with charges of es
pionage against the soviet govern
ments.
To Evacuate Petrograd
Washington, July B.—Definiiz infor
mation that Bolshevik authorities are
:planning to evacuate Petrograd, has
heen ’m-eived in’ official circles herve.
The Fdecision to quit the capitai is
said to have been violently cpposed.
by some of the elements of the gov
ernment.
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THE. CORDELE DISPATCH
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ITALY REDUCES
IFLORENCE IS PLACED ON RA-
I TION SCHEDULE
{lmprisonment for Unautho
f rized Middlemen and Con
v fiscation of Groods.
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* Florence, (Sunday. Associated
Press.)—All business houses in this
city were overrun this morning with
!bargain hunters who sought to take
Zadvamuge of the price reduction de-
I’cmerl here. Many stores were com
! pleteiy sold out of their stock by noon.
The king’s commissioner for Flor
ence issued a proclamation today
nlacing the population on rations and
decreeing reductions in prices approxi
mating fifty percent in eatables. Res
taurants and cafes were ordered to
lower their rates thirty percent.
o Punishing Profiteers
ondon, July B.—King Victor of Italy
has issued a decree that profiteers in
the future will be fined ten thousand
lire, or sentenced three months to
three years imprisonment and in ad
dition will suffer the confiscation of
»ir goods, according to a Rome dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph
Company.
Unauthorized middlemen dealing in
*ood. will suffer similar punishment, it
PSRRI e 3
GERMANS SOON TO ENJOY BUSI
NESS COMMUNICATION
Paris, (Monday.)—A decision was
reached today by the Council of Five
to lift the commercial censorship on
communications with Germany simul
‘~ously with the lifting of the block
ade.
‘The decision will not affect censor
ship on matters of a political nature.
The Council of Five decided today to
inform the Austrian delegation that
their government will be admitted to
“he Leagu of Nations as soon as it
omplies with the necessary condi
tions.
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EHOG PRICES GONE
}PROSPECTIVE EUROPEAN DE.
. MAND GIVEN AS CAUSE.
l Chicago, July B.—Hog prices jump-.
l\-d again today, reaching twenty-two
_sixty per hundred weight.
The prospective food demand from
“urope is the reason most frequently
given,
STRIKE FOLLOWS
{ DENVER STRFFT CAR LINES ARE
. TIED-UP.
| Denver, July B.—A strike completely
| tying up the street car service in
i Denver becam:: effective at 4 o’clock
, this morning. Employes of the Denver
'Camway Company struck because of
{a wage reduction announced by the
, company yesterday.
i An ordinance reducing the fares
! from six to five cents became eifec
| tive last Saturday.
(GEORGIA SENATE
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'~ DEFEATS SUFFRAGE
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| VOTE STOOD 37 TO 12 IN FIGHT
{ ON COMMITTEE REPORT.
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] Atlanta, July B.—Ratification of the
: federal woman suffrage amendment
Iwas defeated today in the state sea
l ‘e when a motion to disagree with
lthe committee report against ratifi
« ~ation was lost by a vote of thirty
seven to twelve.
CORDELE, GEORGIA, TUESDAY, JULY 8, 1919.
FOUR GENERALS TO
INVESTIGATE FIUME
Paris, July B.—A commission
composed of four generals rep
resenting France, Italy, Eng-
Jand and the United States has
been appointed to investigate
the recent incidents at Fiume.
The Supremé Council of the
peace conference has decided
to appoint a committee of four
to inquire into Norway’s claim
to-Spitzbergen.
BURLESON DENIES REPORT
THAT HE HAS QUIT OFFICE
Washington, July B.—Postmaster
General Burleson today declared
there was no foundation for the re
ports that he had sent his resigna
tion to President Wilson.
THIRTY DAY SESSION TO HANDLE
SUFFRAGE QUESTION.
Montgomery, July B.—The adjourn
ad session of the Alabama legislature
convened at noon today and heard
Gov. Kilby’s message containing the
legislative: program. The principle
matters referred to were the federal
suffrage amendment, the state dub
get system, the income tax, the pro
posal to work convicts on the roads
inctead of in the mines, and the pro
posal to issue twenty millions in good
roads bonds.
The session is limited to thirty
working days.
INCREASING FRICTION BETWEEN
FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.
Paris, July B.—ltalian Foreign Min
ister Tittoni is anxious to have the
Adriatic problem settled as quickly
1s possible.
Before going to Rome for confer
ance with the King and cabinet ou
current diplomatic negotiatfon<, Ti
‘oni made this known in a long con
versation with one of the Anmerican
delegation.
The particular reason advanced was
‘he increasing friction between the
French and Italian troops in Fiume
ind elsewhere along the Adriatic. fur
ther evidence of which has developed.
SUNDAY BUSY DAY FOR
- PASTOR BAPTIST CHURCH
Last Sunday was a very fine day at
‘he Baptist church, being the first
Sunday- of the “Win One” Campaign.
at the Sunday school hour about 100
men greeted Mr. W. L. Robuck the
teacher. Some very splendid team
work had been done by the class mem
hars and several new men were in
the clasg and received a cordial greet
ing.
The Sunday school superintendent
announced that the fourth Sunday in
Tuly, the last Sunday of the campaign.
had been designated by the workers
souncil as “Raily Day.,” It is planned
to have the entire Sunday school en
-ollment or its equivalent present on
that day.
The pastor, Rev. Wallace Wear had
a busy day. At the men’s Bible class
1e gave some words of encouragement
to the class, At eleven o’clock he
areached the first of four sermons on
‘The Stewardship of . Life.” lln the
fternoon at four ¢’clock he preached
it Bridges schoolhouse to a large and
pnreciative audience.
Again at 8:45 he was greeted by an
audience which taxed the first floor
‘ncluding the Sunday school rooms.
The subject of the evening discourse
vas “The Father’s Obligaticn to His
Son.”
During .the monfth personal soul
vinning will be discussed at the even
‘ng hours. ‘
At the close of the night service
lie pastor and some 40 of his leading
eople wont out to the negro Baptist
‘huorch where the pastor launched a
evival campaign for the negroes.
The singing of the negroes was much
mjocved by the white visitors. Thus
‘loced a busy day.
"LEVELAND STAGES BIG
CITY STREET CAR STRIKE
Cleveland, July 7.—Street car serv
‘ce is at a standstill again today be
rause of the strike of twenty-six hun
ired motormen and conductors for
higher pay.
There are 782 varieties of Artic
flowers which have only two colors,
white and vellow.
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‘WILSON’S SHIP ENTERS HARBOR
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~ EARLY THIS AFTERNOON
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GREAT WELCOME AHEAD
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lG‘rreat Battle Fleet Goes to
Sea to Escort George
Washington Home.
[ New York, July B.—Escorted by a
' rleet cf warships, the transport George
Washington, bearing President Wil
son home from France, passed quaran
tine and moved into New York harbor
at one thirty this afternoon.
i he presidential salute was fired by
cshore guns as the ship passed Sandy
Hook. :
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New York, July B—Four dread
naughts and thirty-six destroyers
from the Atlantic fleet formed an es
~ort which met the George Washing
ton early today.
The Presidential salute from these
vessels was the first of many wel
coming ceremonies awaiting President
Wilson on his arrival here this after
noon.
In the harbor were fortylfive war
lships headed by the flag ship Penn
sylvania. with Admiral Wilson, Sec
retary Daniels, Vice-President Mar
shall and members of the cabinet
aboard. The city’s official welcomirg
party was on two municipal steamers.
Samuel Gompers headed a delega
tion of twenty-five prominent laboy
leaders from Central and South
American countries who went down
the bay on a city ferryboat to .aid.in
welcoming the President.
Transport Coming In o
New York, July B.—The transport
Feorge Washington bearing President
Wilson and his party, is reported 8
miles southeast of Ambrose lightship,
it nine fifty-five this morning.
Pass Lightship ¢
New York, July B.—The George
Washington and convoy passed Am
rose light<hip at noon, led by the
~t leship Pennsylvania.
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PEACE TREATY TO BE LAI®
BEFORE SENATE THURSDAY
ENGLAND HONORS NAME
OF MURDERED CAPTAIN
London, {July B.—Nationai
tribute of honor was paid today
to the memory of Capt. Charles
Fryatt, executed by the Ger
mans in nineteen sixteen for at
tempting to ram a submarine,
by a national memorial serv
ice at St. Poul’'s Cathedral.
FRENCH NATION CONSIDERS
HIGH COST OF LIVING
Paris, July B.—The French govern
ment is considering the problem of
the high cost of living. i
The cabinet will take up the ques
tion at a meating today.
PRIMITIVE BAPTIST HOLDING
GREAT ANNUAL MEETING
(By Rev R. H. Barwick)
Elder Schews’ discourse last night
was from the text, “God is love”. It
was deep, profund, and full of heart
felt gospel truths, showing the funda
mental principles of the doctrine,
also touching the christian’s exper
ience, and rounding off with the
practical duties of the church.
The preacher showed that the}
foundation principles of the chris
tian’s hope were Jaid in.the love. of
God; that it was the love of God
shed abroad in our heart that wins
our love for God, and also how this
love prompts us to good works.
There are a number of people in
Cordele whose ancestors were Primi
tive Baptists. This appeal is to you.
?Wh_v not '('ome to this meeting and
;heur something of the faith of your
fathers? Were they good folks? Did
‘this kind of religion hurt them? Have
‘you a better kind thap they had? Has
it made you better than they were?
'The opportunity is yours. The
Ipreach‘ing is here for you and we
want you come and get your share.
:’l‘he’ time is passing and you are mis
;sing something.
i Let Wednesday night be a get-to
gether meeting for everybody in an(l;
iaroun(l Cordele who has any incllna-}
fition to know more of this faith Dont
wait till then, but be sure to mme!
i then. The congregations are in(-rvusing;
iaml the peachers is at his best. ‘
BAPTIST PRAYER MEETING
GROWING IN ATTENDANCE
Wednesday night at 8:45 it is ex
pected that the largest congregation
of the season will be at the First
Baptist church. ;
The subject for the discussion will
be the “Purposeful Life” and you are
asked to hear the entirg book of
David. Dont forget the Prayer Meet
ing .hour, Dont—
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SHORT COURSES
GO THROUGH FRIDAY
IMISS HAMILTON BEGINS FOUR
DAY COURSE WITH CLUB GIRLS
i The first work eof the Short Course
,t‘or the club girls of Crisp county was
begun this morning at the court house
!v.'here several of the members are
'plu(-ing their exhibits which they have
‘pl:mned for the coming fall fair. Miss
EHumiltion is making these as excel
| lent as possible and the girls who
' are doing the work are proving
.thoroughly alive to their tasks.
Miss Hamilton hopes to have all the
l nb girls present at some one ses
' sion. All of them cannot attend all
| e sessions ,but the importance of the
| vork requires as many in attendance
£ can be gotten to attend.
CONGRESS MET
SENATE HAS LONG TIME ON
PEACE TREATY
Enforcement Legislation for
Prohibition is Made Spe
cial Order Today.
To Present Treaty
Washington, July B.—Arrange
ments are completed for the ap
pearance of President Wilson be
fcre the Senate Thursday to
present in open session the treaty
with Germany.
Senate adopted a special order
for a committee of five to express
to the President the Senate’s
willingness to comply with his
desire for the ssion.
Washington, July B.—The sixty
‘xth Congress began a new chapter
when it convened today after a week’s
recess. Having passed all appropria
tion bills carrying funds needed for
tle fiscal year, the leaders planned
tn Legin work at an early date on re
constructinon legislation made neces
sary by the ciange of the country
‘roin & war te a peace basis, while in
the Senate next week the month, at
teqst, is expected to be given over
largely to the. consideration. of -the
German peace treaty and related sub
jects.
There is no important business on
the Senate calendar, and it was con
sidered probable that the Senate
might adjourn until Thursday, when
President Wilson will speak, soon
after meeting today.
Tv the House activity this week
will cenior on committee work, with
the exception of legislation for en
forcing prohibition which will be call
ed for consideration on the floor.
Prohibition Special Order
Washington, July SB.—Prohibition
enforcement legislation as framed by
the Judiciary Committee was made
the special order of business in the
House today by the Rules Committee
with an agreement that general debate
should not exceed twelve hours.
CONEY ENLISTS
FOR AIR SERVICE
LOCAL BOY GOES FOR A YEAR
WITH UNCLE SAM
James B. Coney reenlisted for one
vear in the Air Service and leaves
here for Atlanta Headquarters
Station tomorrow. Coney served over
eight months in 307 Cavalry at Del Rio
Texas. He was promoted to Corporal
when he had but four months in the
service. |
Many more men have applied I'ol-3
enlstment at the temporary rm-ruit-f
ing station in the Post Office and willj
e sent away before the station v]ns‘}s‘<
tolnorrow night. {
Now is the chance for men from
1¥ to 55 years’ of age to go in the
army, whether or not they have beon
in before. Learn some trade which
will be useful to them in civil life,
it the same time drawing goocd pay
whi.. learning.
vever Lefore in the history of any
country has it been possible for a man
te volunteer for one vear and learn
. trade while serving.
GOOD MIDDLING 1(/.)
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The city council of Youngstown, 0..
has voted to change the height of
the steps on the city operated stret
cars to make traveling easier for wo
men tight skirts,
AFTERNOON
EDITION
No. 209.
STILL BELIEVES HOLLAND WILL
NOT FORSAKE HIM
Former Kaiser and Wife
Believe it Will Be Many
Months Before Test
Comes.
Amerongen, (Sunday. - :Associated
Press.) —Former Emperor William
and wife are apparently unpeturbed
by the possibility that proceedings
will be brought by the Entente for the
extradition of the former Emperor
from Holland. 1
Members of his suite have indicated
in conversations with correspondents
that it was their opinion that any
‘ceedings would be protracted for
many months without any certainty
that the Dutch government would
consent to hand over the former Kai
ser for trial.
Trial-In London?:
Paris, (Monday.)—Tlhe agreement
reached by the Allied council that the
trial of the former German Empercr
would be held in London was a tacit
one, but. from -American v sources ‘it
was learned today that the agreement
was regarded as binding.
MOB RELEASES PRISONER- -
AT HANOVER CASTLE
Berlin, July B.—-A mob attacked the
castle and detention prison at Han
over Monday and released all the pris
oners in the building. The guards
were sai dto have surrendered their
arms without resistance. Some fight
‘nz oceurred between the crowds and
the government soldiers.
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