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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1923

Page

17

Salvation Army drive nears goal amid continuing appeal

Figures released by treasurer W L Perkerson show the Salvation Army campaign has raised about 21 500 in cash and 8800 in pledges, with total gifts reaching 872 000 and a planned final push toward the $40 000 goal as officials say the drive will continue. Donations Friday came from diverse groups including Sampson and Mailowell ACW Worth, Southern Railway shops, Western Union, Auto Car Sales, Bank of Hapeville, and various clubs and enterprises. The Laundrymen's Club and American Business Club Committees reported hundreds in contributions, while Packard Enterprises Georgia staff, Mrs N O Syms, and Mrs James A Erwin also contributed. Mrs Luther H Meddock led Pryor Street PTA’s 32 05 donation effort.

W. LD. Perkerson Salvation Army Campaign Perkerson Ethe Salvation Army Campaign Morgan and Dillon FE. Q. Johnson White Lewit i Iny IL L Oglethorpe Packard Enterprises of Georgia N. O. Syms James A. Erwin Luther HH. Meddock Pryortreet Parent-Teachers’ Association

Local youth sentenced for petty larceny at city stockade

Frank Jones, 17, of 661 East Fair Vatreet, received 50 days in the city stockade after pleading guilty to simple larceny for attempting to remove a tire from his car on South Boulevard near Dabney Street. Judge George E. Johnson presided. A separate Treasury report shows veterans payments totaling $160,178,000 in four months, up from the prior year.

Frank Jones East Fair Vatreet Stockade Frigalay George E. Johson BR. J. Burgess Jones South Boulevard Avenue Dabney Street Jun S Ovk Plmited States Treasury

Prohibition Clash Sparks Debate in Parliament

Debates feature references to America’s prohibition as a “horrible example” and discuss its impact on crime and corruption. Speakers, including Sir Arthur Midbrook, argue over liberty, enforcement, and public order while reports describe rioting, emergency work protests, and police absences across European cities.

Fublla Hone Sergingeour Eaid Eady Astor Parison United States America

Berlin Slump Forces Tight Currency and Clamps on Imports

Panic grips Berlin as the mark sinks amid a government crackdown on foreign currencies and stricter credit controls. Meetings convened by the cabinet and Reichsbank to stabilize the currency follow reports of widespread losses and industrial demand for cheaper marks. Hunger and unemployment fuel new disturbances with riots in Mulheim and Milheim ending in fatalities and injuries.

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CROP PROSPERITY AND POLITICAL CHANGE IN WASHINGTON

The article analyzes optimistic economic expansion in western crops and industry contrasted with political shifts in Washington. It notes Republican dominance in state offices, calls out taxation debates and budget cuts, and discusses Senator Poindexter's narrow reelection against challenger Dill, plus national party dynamics and reform stances amid a changing political landscape. The piece highlights labor, agrarian, and radical currents waning under prosperity and the impact on party alignment and leadership.

Labor Republican Party House Mr. Harding Washington State Tts Calli Ig Npljt Berlethy Pars Lintopentelle Forest Iide Apa Culturel Ant Tating Unite Nie Erlog Wanhinaten Atate Norehan Hou Mopox Mr. Vounavelt Revi Electoral Veta Wime Wilean Hughes Miler Poindexter Clarence C. di Dill Poindexter J. Stanley Webster Spokane Albert J. Beveridge Senate Indiana Webster Vetera Dill O League of Nations Hoover Washington Tream Johnson la Follette Sunnortera McAdoo Mc. Davia Pov League Ajations

Officers Chosen At Roads Meeting

The Roads meeting nominates E Thornton of Atlanta as vice president and J A Rountree as director general. State vice presidents and directors are re elected. Bankhead Association officers and several state directors are named. Nat B Dial, H P Fulmer, and W H Bankhead address delegates on funding for roads, agriculture, and national prosperity.

E. Thornton Atlanta J. A. Rountree Bankhad Association Bankhead National Highway Association Leon G. Jones Alabama J. Sprunt Hill North Carolina T. L. Kirkpatrick M. Ms.Craver Albuquerque N. M United States Nat B. Dial Wilson G. Harvey H. P. Fulmer South Carolina William H. Bankhead Townsend

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