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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1923

Page

2

Battalion to Act as Vets' Escort in Confederate Parade

Washington report shows a lost battalion of the eighth Infantry will escort Confederate veterans in the Confederate Memorial Day parade in Savannah on April 26. The War Department approved the move but limited funds for transportation from Fort Screven to Savannah, citing scarcity.

Washington Aptotry Eighth Infantry Fort Screven Savannah Savinnah Vecepary Fonda War Department Germany Georgia South

McKerley Bound Over On Forgery Charge

J J H McKerley of 40 Cooper street was bound over to the grand jury on forgery charges. Recorder Jobnson fixed a $500 bond after McKerley allegedly signed A A Axbley’s name to a check presented at Walnut Hotel. The bank returned the check due to no account matching the name. Detective Brown arrested McKerley without a handcuff, according to the report.

J. YH. McKerley Cooper Street Uver Annermr Court Jobiieon McKerley A. A. Axbley Walnut Hotel Avon Carrie McKerfey Brown Tad Ted Wittaut

Allenrhul Rheumatic Remedy Promises Full Refund

Rochester man TH Allen credits a self made remedy ALLENRHY with banishing rheumatic pain and urges druggists to distribute the cure. He offers a money back guarantee from the first bottle if recovery is not achieved, appealing to readers through a newspaper notice. Bell Isle Taxicabs listed at the end.

Damnes TH. Allen Rochester Tate Belle Isle

Mercer Glee Club Comedy Delights Atlanta Audience

Mercer Glee Club presented a lively three part program at the Atlanta Woman's Club auditorium featuring a Broadway style comedy with two comedians, Mr Chandler and Earl Lord, a notable Mercor Jazz Choir, and soloists led by Ralph Labor and Vlarey Sloan. The show closed with the full glee club performing. The troupe travels across the state this summer with a Macon finale on June 22. It lists forty members and officers including De, 1 Clay Walker as honorary president and Professor Center Harris as director.

Alorenr Glee Club Atlant Wonan It. C. Chandler Earl Lord Mr. Chandler Haghet Fist Beng Glee Club Mandolin Club Macon L. Hurat ALG Vielda Monstrela E. Lee Powell

Farm Population of United States Shows Decrease

Washington April 21 A drerenan diving 1982 of approxmately 460,000 persoha in the agricnitucal population of the United States is reported by the department of agriculture which sandite figures were based on a sur vey of LOQWA representative facia and and groups of farma the esti mate which included men, women and children living on farms showed a decrease of about 16 per cent from the 1920 census which placed the ag ricultural population at 1,350,000 persons. The movement from farmer to towns and cities last year was estimated at about 2,000,000 persons offset in part by the shift of approximately SSO 610 persons from towns and cit ies to farms. This left, it was pont ed out, a net shift from farms to urban centers of about 1,120,000 per sons or about 36 per cent of the rural agricultural population. Births on farms in 1922 were given as 25,000 and deaths 26,000, the excess of births over deaths reducing the net loss on agricultural population to the 440,000 figure.

Washington United States Department of Agriculture Facia Farma Hirthy

Chicago Bank President Calls for Destructive Stabilization

David St. Forgan, president of the National City Bank of Chicago, argued that stabilizing the German mark requires burning them all. He warned of a grim financial outlook for continental Europe and doubted any plan by six experts could revive Germany, Russia, and France. He also referenced the French invasion of the Ruhr and claimed France cannot fund its occupation, saying the French cannot get meat and milk from the same cow.

Chicago David St. Forgan National City Bank of Chicago Forgan Europe Germany Russia France Huhr Sime

Bibb to Raise Many Cantaloupes in Macon County

Macon Georgia April 21 Acreage planted to cantaloupes in Dabb county this year will yield 100 cars of melons if growers have their returns according to W G Middlebrooks agricultural agent for the Macon chamber of commerce at least seventy five cars of marketable melons will be produced if the farmers are given only an average stem Between two and three hundred acres are planted to cantaloupes in this county records show

Macon Cantelarnes Dabb County W. G. Middlebrooks Macon Chamber of Commerce Canteloupes

LEAGUE POLICIES TO KEEP U S OUT PROMINENT VISITORS DISCUSS LEAGUE

The article notes Cabinet member Cecil rejecting U S entry into a league and discussing Harding’s work with the league idea at the White House. Cecil says membership in the league for peace is distinct from the court, meeting with Hoover and Gompers and others before a British embassy dinner.

Tord Cecil Cecil Commerce Hoover Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Diplomatic Corps

Great Artist Paints Church Panels in Atlanta Visit

Socratia Leonidas, famed religious painter from Samos and a world traveler, visits Atlanta to work on sacred figures for the local Greek Orthodox church. His studio is in the Wesley Memorial building and he notes strong affinity for Atlanta and hopes to make it his permanent home.

Atlanta Socratia Leonidas Samos Greece Wesley Memorial Building Beyns Jerusalem Sia Price Socratis Leonidas St. John the Divine Si. Patrick

Frenchman plans to build flivver

French designer Citroën outlines a plan to produce an affordable car in the United States with 80,000 annual output priced at $800. He envisions factories near New York or on Long Island, a beauty oriented model, and a program interchanging American and Parisian workers to bring French design to the mass market. He contrasts with Ford’s approach, arguing cost and styling can be balanced.

Alvuy Ford M. Citroen Land Island New Jersey Tle New York Paris Eaffel Tower Woolworth France Citroen Lewis XVI Sys Ats Visioner

Mr Ford urged to adopt elegant car design

A quoted exchange shows belief that Ford should change his style to build a more elegant car. The speaker argues Americans must be educated to appreciate beauty, predicting Ford will eventually adopt a refined approach or risk losing buyers to a rival.

Ford Arte Gitroen Mr. Ford

Dance Craze Sparks Health Debates Across Cities

Chicago reports on marathon dancing linked to injuries as health authorities debate legal limits. The piece recalls historical mania in 14th century Europe with tales of extreme hours, plights of workers abandoning duties, and chroniclers noting deaths and tremors from St Vitus dance.

Long Arm of Law Tracks Clara Phillips Across Borders

The search for Clara Phillips intensifies as authorities trace a woman named Mrs. R. M. Young from Tegucigalpa to the Mexican border and across Central America. Descriptions are broadcast to South American, Canadian, British, and international police, with Woolwine’s pursuit described as relentless.

Honduras Mexico City Clara Philips Clara Clara Phillips Woolwine Canadian Mounted Police Scotland Yard Africa Orient India

AZOR ON FARMS SUPPLIES DEMAND

A farm laborer writes from a distant city about high living costs and plans to return home, asking for help to reach his family. Railroad men note few African American workers are relocating to eastern or western plants. farmers report crops set and prices likely high, with no mass northward exodus.

Four Flier Fatal Crash Claims Four Aces

The army air service chief said Captain W. B. Lawson, killed in a crash near Kissiminee Florida, was the service's greatest bomber officer. Lawson directed bombs that sank enemy ships and led missions despite wounds, earning decorated service. The wreck occurred off the Atlantic coast as crews supported allied operations.

Army Air Service Dayton Capitan W. BR. Lawson Atlantic Mune Ore Bhief Mien Lewsen Alta Herolan Tia Hame Addeqsa Kissiminee Florida

Artisst to Be Heard This Afternoon Broadcast from WGM

An immeasurably vast audience will listen to the concert broadcast from The Constitution radio department Station WGM. The program features heralded opera tones and instrumental passages promoting the great week of opera, with Atlanta uniquely supporting the nation.

Constitution Radio Department WGM Atlanta

Four Day Agents Suspended After Car Incident

Four day suspensions without pay were imposed on agents Puinter and M M T Wright for shooting at a young women's car. The action, proposed by Commissioner Trayned and approved by Commissioner of Internal Revenue Bili, responds to public resentment over the agents conduct. In South Carolina cases the aim was to set an example for prohibition agents nationwide. The women, thinking the agents were highwaymen, escaped injury as bullets pierced their tires and the car lurched.

MM. T. Wright Internal Revenue Haynes South Carolina

Four Prohibition Agents Surrender in Shootout Case

Greenville April 21 Four United States prohibition agents surrendered to Sheriff Carlos Lpector on charges of assault and battery with intent after a shooting targeting an automobile in which two women and a worker were present The agents Bond was set at 1000 each and the case will go to the grand jury The incident followed public anger over a recent raid and local civic groups urged measures to prevent such fatal shootings unless occupants are clearly criminals

Greenville A. Gy United Col Prap Si Washington Tae Her Stanton Greengilla County Nhape Iff Carlos L M Lolbert Stanton J Th Valnter Wright Publde Sentient Non Woured Greenvilly Chamb of Commerce Poten Grand Jary Qcond Higdantineved Sherité Cy Awenr C &. District Court Surfer Tir Give Bond Amenean Legion Wrb Mary Gwin Aosshe Baen

Credit Men Win Victory In Drive

The drive for the period ends Tuesday with the Credit Men winning and a banquet planned Monday night in the Chamber of Commerce. Prizes include white flannel trousers for captains of teams with early wins, Panama hats, shirts, and theater tickets for the team with the most new members. Team 3 members Johnson H Sutton Seabrook and M Fslnank win theater tickets.

Chia Themeelkes Athuite Thos Griff Reynolds Association Earl & Wilson Johnson H Sutton Ranfain H. Seabrook P. M Nan

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