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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1923
Page
4
A sweeping liquor corruption scare erupts in New York with claims police collusion with bootleggers. Mayors, governors, and assembly figures are drawn into a legal clash over enforcement and repeal efforts, amid accusations of public safety threats and political pressure.
Dion the Trajor's relay aides drive Casil Hie into a corner with a subpoena at Allans ordering appearance before the count within 20 days to answer to a 10,000 suit for slander against the commissioner. Curler plans a detailed graft roll while Steinberg pushes for a governor plea.
The Owsley Legion calls for a thorough inquiry into veteran affairs and insists lawmakers uphold rights and proper procedures. The group criticizes delays in welfare and legal processes while stressing accountability and support for veterans, including concerns about costs of projects like the canal.
In New England states voters show mixed signals as prosperity strengthens the Republican position despite reservations about Harding era radical ventures. People weigh long term boom, labor strains, and farm distress while regional sentiment favors stability and domestic policy over foreign entanglements.
In Massachusetts and across New England leaders split over joining the League of Nations. Republicans like Lodge Brandeges and Moses oppose, while some Democrats show conditional support. Debates center on the international court and Harding’s suggestion to join, with rural factions wary of federal meddling and Puritan sentiment influencing votes.
One person is killed and six hurt when a train strikes a motor rail car near Child Springs Virginia. Reports from the railroad officials list William district foreman and others as seriously injured. details of the collision are sparse due to damaged text.
April 13 report from The Right Reverend Daniel S Tuttle notes his household members only were acknowledged tonight. The aged prelate, over 80, is declining steadily as doctors monitor his condition and keep details minimal.
In Tallahassee the Florida legislature debates convict conditions as a desolate parade of trafficking and convict gear appears in the lower chamber. A whipping strap is passed for examination amid talks to broaden investigations into convict camps and harsh punishments.
In an April Saturday session a Georgia assembly member argued against corporal punishment and private convict leases. The discussion featured references to flogging tools, a seven and a half pound whip, and calls to abolish the lease system while lawmakers weighed a bill to reform punishment practices.
Theodore Garai JE was found in serious condition after a swarm of fire ants attacked him in San Antonio Texas police joined medical responders. He received prompt treatment and is expected to recover though progress was slow.
In 1923 the commission reviewed government data on price and import rate changes over twelve years but split into two factions. One argued tariffs must bear partial blame for price rises. the other claimed no proof tariffs were passed to consumers. The rift was not strictly about tariff levels but about whether data showed consumer price effects.
Macon Ga reports from April 13 feature local businessman Parham facing a string of misfortunes on Friday the 13th. He plans to avoid accidents by staying in bed but encounters a broken slat a fall from bed and vehicle trouble as the day unfolds.
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