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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1923

Page

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Seizure of Palace By Simmons Told as Raid by Etheridge

East Point Klan No 51 endorses Col Simmons as titular head after a special meeting. The message notes regret over internal disruption while affirming Simmons as founder and urging support for his efforts to advance and build the order.

Simmons Etheridge East Point Klan No Col. Simmons Cyclops East Point Klan Realm of Georgia William Joseph Simmons H. W. Evans Klan

Emperor Simmons battles over Knights power in court

In Fulton superior court Paul Behorwige for Evans claims Simmons seized palace authority as a raid aimed at deceiving the court to enforce his injunction. Proctors for Rhomens argue Evans election last November violated the order. Judge Thomas will rule today on dismissing the injunction.

William Joseph Simmons Knights of the Ku Klin J. W.vans Paul 8 Behorwige Evans Fulton Simmons Eimpering Rhomens Vane Alimmona Emperors Buvana Amllia Era New York Thomas Bis A. E. Etheridge Paul S. Etheridge Imperial Kronesiom Simmsons Ben Hi Sullivan J. W. Boyle Pan S Ftheridge Poole and Sullivan Simmona

Road project push outlined by state directorate

The report details a planned construction of a new road, with finish aimed in the state, including path through several Fenle regions. An engineer from the survey core says the route presents no serious construction difficulties and can be built with no state-resourced costs. The Board of Directors elected at AJ Lane includes President AJ Lane and members Dincer, Woodsrd, Gilly, Harrold, Cats, French, Saye, Beill, Tosser, Wimberly, Carter, and Hartenurst with A B Harrold as Secretary and Treasurer.

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Market contract change favored by finance body

A heated council finance committee session featured Alderman J L Carpenter clashing with Colonel William Lawson Peel over an amendment to the municipal market contract. Peel argued the change aims to boost bond value by allowing a $150,000 issue at par, while Carpenter pressed for returning the property to the city. Peel asserted the market committee intends to keep the project and not burden the city, seeking a better price for bonds and potential city savings.

J. L. Carpenter Walliam Lawcen Feel Council Municipal Market Company Peel Pest Bonda Colonel Deel Alderman Carpenter Carpenter N. Unger Hale Teel Detoila Pech Cig

Poles Demand War Over Russian Actions

Poles inflamed against Russia demand intervention by the Waren government after the execution of Vicar General Constantine Budkesich of the Russian church in Moscow. About 100000 Poles gathered in front of the Soviet legation in Warsaw, attempting to storm it before police dispersed the crowd. Continued on Page 12, Column 4.

Ralph FL Turner London Apri Europe Russia Constantine Budkesich Roman Catholic Church of Moscow Warsaw

Prosperity Fueled By Industrial Rise And Stable Demand

America rides a high tide of prosperity as Melton cites fundamentals and railroads plan more than a billion dollars in equipment. No major labor shortages portend inflation, while building booms enable steel plants to operate at full capacity and consumer demand matches production. The Commerce Department says credit regulation will curb excesses, with reports that buyers’ demand remains strong and no “buyers’ strike” ahead. Continued on Page 4.

Will Jonson Calted Nowa Btaf New York Aprik theeAmerica Secretary of Treasury Melton United States Department of Commerce Mellon

Remains of General Clark Honored in Marietta

Several hundred Marietta residents including D A R and American Legion members gathered at the National Cemetery to honor General Clark with a delegation arrival and the reinterment of his remains. John T Maffeullet spoke on Georgia history, while Mrs Thelma Thomas outlined arrangements. Rev J Sprole Lyons led prayer as soldiers from Fort McPherson fired taps.

Marietta Sheela Dp Aor ULI Horace Orr Pest American Legion National Cemetery Marletta Joln Cluck Georgia Fa Withesa Ue Repmilte Tate B.A Exereter Charlow Ackerman de PD Alt Mra UM A. Thoms Chalruan Thir Enmantes Clark Bolfenillet Brayer J. Sprole Lyons First Presbyterian Church General Clack St. Andrews Bay Fla General Clark Daughters of the

Liquor Deliveries to Chicago Stockholders Deemed Legal

Prominent Chicago stockholders in the liquor firm Grommes & Utrich, now dissolving, received deliveries of their shares in the remaining stocks under government permits. Federal agents guarded the transports in covered motor vehicles as Former Judge Charles A. Williams affirmed the assignment of liquor to owners was fully legal.

Chicago Citiens of Grommes & Utrich Charles A. Williams

League Acknowledges 1924 Decision Shapes World Fate

Ex Justice Clark warns that acceptance or rejection of the league of nations will decide the fate of the world. He tells Republicans the league will become a major issue in 1924 and urges candidates to not hide their position. Clark emphasizes the league transcends partisanship and could keep England and France in amity amid German and Russian pressures.

Associated Press New York America League of Nations Athjen John L. Clark United States Supreme Court Senate Germany Justice Clark Kang Utah Democratic Party Gath Asketon Farmers Oncor A Gopubilenn Cheodore Thoseveld Detmo Kay League of Nationa Supreme Court League Turkey Russia England France Modern

Winners to be announced Sunday in club contest

The Help Your elf cult campaign of The Constitution concluded its judging. Five prominent department store heads of Astania completed tabulation of figures and will publish all details of the campaign outcome in Sunday's Constitution, Bundas.

Astania Bundas

Georgia Dairying Body Formed to Help Farmers

A Georgia dairying association plan was launched at a meeting of bankers and agricultural leaders in Atlanta. The program calls for inspirational county meetings from Apr 17 to May to promote cooperative marketing egg selection and livestock growth. Funds of 100000 are needed, with Atlanta asked to contribute 25000, to support statewide organization efforts and independent county bodies aligned with the Georgia association.

Georgia Dairying Association The Georgia Association Chamber of Ecommerce Georgia Assoc]ion Georgia Farm Bureau Bureau of Markets State College of Agriculture Atlanta Chamber of Atlanta George T. Betta Association Country Bankers Association Isiness Georgia E. Hi.Taylor Betts Turner County Barker Atlanta Chamber of Commerce F. R. Jones Georgia Bankers’ Association Georgian Association M. Patterson Albans Columm

Nine Operations Give Blind Girl Back Her Sight

A Chicago girl once blind after infancy regained sight through nine surgeries at Eve Amber Infirmary. Dr Teo Steiner reported the breakthrough to a House committee, noting the child learned to read by touch while living in darkness prior to the operations.

Chicago Avril Ainee Eye Speciallal

Oil stock frauds drain Texas investors, $100 million

Washington reports post office inspectors estimate more than 100 million dollars was filched from the public in five years by oil stock promoters operating in Texas. Promoters formed and dissolved hundreds of companies, leaving about a half million stockholders nationwide. Demand for enforcement of commercial laws and fraud statutes grows as cases head to grand juries in Fort Worth.

Associated Fress Washington Texas New John E. Hdwards Post Office Department Simmons Fort Worth Jnetign Preseytend Poatunter Gonaralke Postaffles Post Office Port Worth Postoffice United States

Burns Direct Probe of Chapman Escape at Prison

United States Justice Department launched a full investigation into the Chapman escape from the Atlanta federal prison. William Burns directs the probe from Atlanta as agents search the Athens hospital basement where Chapman was found. The inquiry covers the March 27 escape with Frank Grey and possible outside assistance, with officials cautious about assigning blame.

Burns Chapman Gerald Chapman Atlanta United States Deparment of Justicé William Burns Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice J. E. Drche Ueber 2. Votan Mabel Walker Willebrand William J. Burns I. J. Buley Frank Grey Athens Batley Tivertor Burns Hoe Los Angeles Burne Department of Fuxties

Herrin verdicts are not guilty in second trial

All six defendants in the second Herrin case were found not guilty after the jury deliberated six hours and fifty five minutes. Judge Hartwell received word of a reading shortly after 11. Attorneys and defendants entered the dim courtroom minutes later as the page continued on.

Marion Associated Preva Herrin Ciot D. T. Hartwell

Washington Forecast Weekend Warmer With Fair Skies

The Weather TAIR reports a Saturday forecast of fair conditions and probable Sunday. Temperatures range from a high around 41 to a low near 41. Mean and normal temperatures are noted with rainfall measurements for the past 24 hours and monthly deficiencies.

Washington Loweut Paal

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