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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1921
Page
10
Formal charges against Solicitor General John A. Boykin were sent to the grand jury foreman with an affidavit. Three cases are alleged where bonds were settled for less than face value, potentially triggering a grand jury investigation and possible removal moves.
The report states a request will be made to Judge John Humphries of the superior court to appoint a special prosecutor for the investigation. It is believed the judge has chosen his appointees if the request proceeds. Montgomery, grand jury foreman, indicated the panel would pursue the inquiry if Chambers meets legal requirements.
President J Herbert Clay announced that a Western and Atlantic railway rent discount bill will be taken up in the Senate Wednesday morning. The measure, urged by the appropriation committee 9 to 4, would reduce five years rent to raise about 2 500 000 for treasury needs. Senators Walker Womble Lassiter Wohlwend er are expected to lead the opposition. Walker also introduced a resolution to block the bill by delaying appropriations for state educational institutions.
The five day filibuster ended with a Senate vote of 22 to against the tax equalization repeal. Bills approved include allowing mutual fire insurers to raise capital, shifting election returns to the secretary of state, appointing an administrator for intestate estates, and authorizing free school books over years. A resolution condemning the Pittsburg Plus system was adopted, and a voter rights bill allowing in person voting on election day was passed. Senator Walker led a funds restraint resolution and questioned finance, while Nix attacked Atlanta in remarks about capitol relocation. The session aimed to clear the calendar after the filibuster.
Moham med Kahn a Hindu wizard wowed the Lions club with legerdemain at the Piedmont hotel Tue sday. A native of Afghanistan he has worked with Herman the Great and Ringling Bros. circus. Miss Nora Allen formerly of the Chicago Grand Opera company entertained the Lions and short talks were given by De Bales Harrison and W C Stokes. The club postponed discussion of What Atlanta Needs to a luncheon next Tuesday and will hear two speakers with experience in commission form government. John L Smith will sing at the next luncheon.
Pardon approved by the legislature and Governor Hardwick after a state prison commission review. Margaret Harris of Chatham County, a seventeen year old girl convict, was sentenced to nine months for larceny. she has served thirty days and received a full pardon following advocacy by Senators Goulcke and Fleming.
The Marine Corps asks the public for help locating Jack, a four month old toy fox terrier official mascot missing from the Austell building. Jack left his mate Gill, both designated mascots in July, while Lieutenant Frank H. Bealer, medical officer, is away. A brass studded collar bears his Marine identification tag and address at 321 Spring Street in Atlanta.
W H White Jr president of White Provision company leads a party including his son and John Ottley Jr. on a motor trip to Chicago for the Institute of American Meat Packers convention. They will return via a new route through changing country. Ottley will gather trade info for use on return. W B White Jr. began in the firm on his sixteenth birthday with the Cornfield products.
Louie P. Marquardt of Atinta and J. E. Bodenheimer of Dekalb county are expected to apply for the vacancy on the state industrial commission caused by W. P. Raoul's resignation to Governor Hardwick. Organized labor leaders are said to influence the governor's appointment. Raoul's term would have expired October 1, 1922. He has since accepted a post as an international officer for the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
Mrs. BE. N. Jeanerette of 38 Norcrosa Street petitions habeas corpus to challenge detention by James L. Beavers, chief of police, claiming unlawful restraint after her car killed 14 year old White Benton, a messenger, earlier this week. Judge John nh to rule.
Humphries issues writ requiring Chief Beavers to produce her at 8:30 Wednesday morning and show cause for holding her under arrest. Mrs. Jeanerette to base plea for freedom on eye witness statements.
A fragmented catalog note lists No 3006 and No 286 garment patterns. No 3006 is suited for taffeta, tepe or ginghams in size 8 needing 244 yards 36 inch material. No 286 suits a spring wrap of duvetyn or tricotine in size 4 needing 1 yards 36 inch material. Chambertin Johnson DuBose Co.
A faulty police report claimed young Benton was at fault after a bicycle accident with a moving procession. Mrs. Jeanerette’s car struck him on Peachtree Street near Currier Street. he died instantly. The body was sent Tuesday to Effton, SC for burial.
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