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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1923
Page
22
Washington April 1 The pending visit of Ambassador George Harvey is seen by many as a possible move toward retirement from diplomacy and a return to active politics ahead of the upcoming presidential campaign. Reports indicate suggestions he might lead campaign efforts for revival, but details remain unclear.
The piece outlines Harvey and other Republican leaders shaping strategy for a potential renomination campaign. It notes Harvey’s London debt funding role, speculation about his return to politics, and a broad board of strategy formed to advise President Harding on conditions, organization, and convention preparations. It mentions Upshaw, Adams, and calls for continued support from high party figures amid debate over the international court and the campaign's timeline.
A Miss Mildred Patton letter extols the Southern Shorthand and Business University in Atlanta as the best school of its kind in the South. She credits the college with securing her a stenographer position at McClure Wholesale and notes many pupils obtain lucrative posts with large firms. The piece highlights growing Atlanta demand, frequent April enrollments, and strong employer satisfaction with graduates.
The Alabama Power Company plans a large hydroelectric plant at Lock 17 on the Warrior River near Tuscaloosa. R A Mitchell announces the project to connect with the southeastern system extending to Virginia. A construction certificate request and a federal license application were filed, with a hearing set for April 28. Groundwork will start once state and federal approvals are granted.
San Francisco citizens' group announced Tuesday that a fund of 250000 dollars to cover convention expenses had been raised in their bid to bring the 1924 political meetings to the city The Democratic National Convention met here in 1920.
Testimony by the Harris brothers and Mrs. W S Gorman in Kontz manslaughter case attributes the fatal crash to dense fog and Kontz speed. They claim Kontz swerved to avoid a pedestrian and struck a grinding machine, while defense witnesses stress limited visibility and a cautious approach.
Witnesses recount a April night party and a dismissed mistia r bid as Kontz’s car hit a grinding machine near Peachtree and Twelfth streets in dense fog. Fog limits visibility and various witnesses describe lights, speeds, and warnings while defense argues proper lighting and conditions. The trial continues with jurors told to rely on law and evidence, not newspaper reports.
Ward J. Conklin, sought as a fugitive from justice in Emporia Kansas, was captured in New York after allegedly wrecking two banks in 1928 and taking 75000 dollars. District Attorney Boynton and Sheriff Gibson pursued extradition while detectives Fergusor and Walsh claimed a $1000 reward. Conklin told reporters he suffered anguish and was broke, denying lavish spending.
Montgomery April 11 Frederick Thompson announced the sale of the controlling interest in the Montgomery Journal to Frederick Thompson with former Governor B B Comer and Donald Comer named participants. F Harvey Miller publisher said no immediate changes. Miller to stay as publisher Brame Hood to run business. Horace Hood to retire.
Washington April 11 Three specialists were designated today by the District of Columbia supreme court to examine Harry Morse ill at New London Donn and report whether his condition will prevent his appearance for trial with his father Charles W Morse on war fraud charges. The court again granted a postponement of the trial until Friday because of Morse illness.
Mobile April 11 delegates at the thirteenth annual session of the Woman's Council of the Methodist Episcopal Church South adopt a resolution urging the United States to assume full responsibility for an effective global settlement. The council backs a federal child labor amendment and asks President Harding to appoint Bishop James Cannon Jr. as delegate to the Copenhagen alcoholism congress.
London reports the British government weighs action on American representations about rum smuggling from the West Indies into the United States. Ronald McNeill notes the difficulty in halting legitimate exports and cites the complexity of enforcement while acknowledging concerns over illicit activities and accusations about British seamen and revolver use.
Springfield April 11 The Illinois soldier bonus law was upheld in a state supreme court opinion handed down this morning The court affirmed the Sangamon county circuit court dismissal for want of equity Only five of seven justices sat with Justices Cartwright and Dunn disqualified due to their sons serving in the world war as potential beneficiaries
Washington April 11 United Mine Workers of America denied attempting to monopolize coal production in a statement to the federal coal commission It argued the operators’ organization holds 70 percent of bituminous output yet accuses the UMWA of monopoly The union charged nonunion mines gouge the public by charging 100 to 200 percent more for coal than a year ago
Mrs Wright Chapman, aged 8, died at her home near Ludowici Tuesday night. She is survived by her husband, four sons, one daughter, four sisters, and two brothers. The burial and interment will be at Jones Creek cemetery at 11 o'clock Thursday morning.
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