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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1923
Page
12
Incomplete OCR text references a reform proposal addressing a large annual expense and measures to combat hunger. Mentions inflated figures and a plan to supplement water resources with a band of officials or technocrats. Details are unclear due to garbled source.
The Manhattan stops near a flotilla including the Israelid, Catherine, Warszawa, and M. M. Gardner while a British patrol vessel questions crew. Captain Neal and officials exchange banter about fishing, provisions, and prohibition while a press cameraman records the encounter.
The article discusses British government divisions over a treaty signed in the king's name and the risk of drawing the empire into war. It argues England must shed old obligations and reorient its empire relations toward strong, distant nations as the next months shape a new form of association.
Coroner announces inquest verdict that A N Hollingsworth died from an acute Brights disease attack while in police custody. He had suffered frequent attacks for months and earlier reports blamed alcoholic poisoning.
Ten Montezuman men left Montezuma today for a ten day fishing trip in Florida. The travelers include Frank Tolt, W. H. McKenzie, A. B P. Lewis, R. J. Clementi, G. F. Gardner, J. D. Lester, Oscar McKenzie, F. W. Perry, J. C. Weetbrook, and J. EB Reid. They will base at the Hasatin Lodge near Pattsee Springs.
Funeral rites for Dr George Prodelek Payne, noted educator and Jacentad, were conducted Thursday afternoon from the residence at 60 Bonaventure avenue. Rev Richard Orme Flinn presided. Pallbearers included A St Munn, Dr IH Owens, A Wight, M Brannan, J Addicks and A Alexander. Body sent to Maton. Awbry Lowndes arranged the service.
A garage robbery led to a gun battle with rum runners and a liquor raid as police arrested multiple suspects. Officers seized over 60 gallons of whiskey from several homes and a freight car, with defendants charged under state prohibition laws and one shot by an officer. The raid included 168 Randolph Street arrests and a pursuit ending in a wreck on Hapeville Road.
Tow Javers a Greenwood taxi driver fled to Detroit after a run of misfortunes he attributes to a cross-eyed woman’s hoodoo cast during a 1921 river county trip. He says calamities followed him since that encounter, including a house fire, legal troubles, and repeated vehicle problems, prompting his departure to escape the spell.
Washington April 19 Police were called to assist in keeping order at the Daughters of the American Revolution congress during balloting in the triennial election. Nearly 2,000 delegates appeared on the verge of hysteria as firemen stood by at the convention hall. The withdrawal of Mrs. William Cumming Story of New York narrowed the race to Mrs. G Wallace W Hanger of Washington and Mr. Anthony Wayne Cook of Pennsylvania amid bitter delegate tension.
Fire at Essex Castle, a five story brick apartment on Elis Street, claims five lives including Frank Tozler and George Philpot. Dozens escape as flames engulf interiors. victims and missing residents identified amid collapsed roof and smoke. Authorities report 150 residents in 49 suites, with many injured and several jumping to escape.
Governor M B Wellborn of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta presented a dinner review of current economic and business conditions in England, France, Germany, and other Harapian continent countries. He contrasted postwar conditions with those before World War I as officials and bank staff attended the event.
Macon Ga April 19 Special Feuse Renfroe of Atlanta arrested here early in the week found with two bottles of morphine on his person today had his bond increased from 2500 to 5000 following receipt of a request from narcotic authorities in Atlanta Renfroe is said to have a reputation as a dope pedlar in Atlanta and his bond was raised in view of pending cases there
Citizens of Commerce gathered in the school auditorium on Tuesday night at the invitation of Mayor John B Hardesian for a large get-together dinner. The aim was to discuss organizing another civic trade group or club to foster growth and community success. The meeting concluded with plans to reconvene in May to decide on reorganizing local functions or forming a new organization.
A fragmented OCR reading mentions camping and a place called Magnalie with garbled text about graves and a bold Sita. The readable parts suggest a narrative fragment or note referencing camping gear or locale and a character named A. Great Tunny Peotle. The overall content is unclear and parts remain nonsensical.
A regional listing highlights Georgia grown items including beets and peas. Fresh produce spans iceberg lettuce celery beans mint corn onions potatoes and multiple asparagus varieties. Grapefruit pineapple and oranges are offered in various quantities.
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