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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1921

Page

3

Cabinet lobbying charged on dyes

Representative Frear accuses three cabinet members of pressuring to preserve the Chemical Foundation dye monopoly. He cites letters from Weeks and Denby urging a continued embargo, and an alleged failure by Attorney General Daugherty to respond to a July 18 letter. Frear condemns what he calls brazen effrontery and warns against government influence by dye interests.

Washingto Chemical Foundation Company Harding Frear Wisconsin Penrose Senate Jordney Penrope Weeks Denby Daugherty Dge Congress Mrr Francis P Garvin Joseph Choate Jr Patent Office

Private sale probe ties dye embargo lobbying power

The speaker cites a Chemical Foundation private sale valued at 250 000 and alleges a 100 000 lobby payment for a Choate drafted embargo bill. He argues high administration endorsements shield these interests and calls for an investigation, prosecution, and nullification of fraudulent contracts to protect government interests. He seeks dates and private cooperation with Mr Daugherty.

Chemical Foundation Company Mr. Frear Choate Daugherty

Ninth Ward Citizens Meet to Back Horace Russell Bid

Citizens of the ninth ward gather at Highland Avenue school auditorium tonight to back Horace Russell in his campaign for council. He faces incumbent or challenger O K Ellis with Walter Lima expected to attend and speak. Russell to outline platform. women urged to attend. Arthur Brooks chairs committee with George West as vice chair.

Ninth Ward Eelock Highland Avenue School Horace Russell Robert Jones Russell O K Ellis Walter Lima Arthur Brooks Citizens’ Committee George West

Good Mornings Ideal Pushed by Goats R. and P. Company

Georgia Railway and Power Company adds name holders to street cars in Atlanta. Conductor and motorman will display cards with their names for riders to address them personally. Frank Lee Butler urges courteous, friendly service, aiming to raise the standard of street car work in the city.

Atlanta Frank Lee Butler The Georgia Railway and Power Company Thia

Sacred Concert Draws Large Crowds at Butler Street Branch

A sacred concert at Butler Street Branch GA yesterday drew a large audience as solos and choruses highlighted the event. Lemuel Foster, formerly of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, spoke on preserving folk songs for future generations. Her e Thompson presided. A delegation visited a boys camp and reported excellent conditions as efforts continues to fund completion of two unfinished floors of the M C A building.

Butler Street Lemuel Foster Fisk Jubilee Singers Thompson

Triplet squash enters freak vegetable contest in Georgia

The Constitution receives a three-part squash sent by Miss Jane Johnson of Sta th am Barrow county. The friendly triple squash inspires optimism about Georgia crops and fosters lighthearted relief amid ongoing probes and charges.

Paul Stevenson Atlanta Georgia Jane Johnson Statham Barrow County George Johnson

Robert Gann Endorsed for Georgia Industrial Board

Unanimous vote at Ath union meeting endorses Robert E Gann for the Georgia Industrial Commission seat to replace W P Raoul. Gov Hardwick will choose based on labor recommendations. Gann a long time trade union leader and printer. Atlanta Typographical Union also plans Labor Day parade participation with a committee led by Gann.

Ath Temple Ite Bers Robert E. Gann Hardwick Georgia Industria Commission W. P. Raoul Raoul Atlanta Gann Anniston Ala Labor Department Friends Industrial Commission

First Butts County native dies in World War burial in Virginia

James W. Finley of Jackson, the first Butts County man called in 1917 and the first to pay the supreme sacrifice, is buried in Arlington national cemetery after being killed at the Marne on July 24, 1918. Finley, from Company K Fourth United States infantry, trained at Camp Gordon and Camp Wheeler after enlisting in September 1917. His death occurred in France alongside ten comrades. he was an noted athlete.

Jackson Butts County James W. Finley J M. Finley Ert Harrison Richmond Marne Fourth United States Infantry Camp Gordon Camp Wheeler France Finley

Evans Jr buried at home after Meuse drive death

Sandersville Georgia special report notes Beverly Lang Jr killed in the Meuse drive on November 3 1918 is buried at the Baptist church today with Aquilla Chamlee Hawkinsville officiating. A large crowd attended the funeral the body escorted by 40 servicemen in uniform to cemetery volleys of four with taps by a bugler. Floral tributes arrived from across the state. Also from Cartersville tag returns for Bartow county show 1921 tax receipts down about half a million dollars per Tax Receiver Ingram.

Sandersville Beverly Db Lang, Jr Meuse O. Aquilla Chamlee Hawkinsville Dublin Cartersville Bartow County Ingram

Labor Day Plans Progress Amid City Outing

Progress reported on September 5 Labor Day observances by city labor unions and crafts. Subcommittees refine details for a parade at Lakewood Park and a daylong outing with athletic events and fireworks. Floats celebrate Helping Build Atlanta with designs approved, and prizes for parade and contests exceed prior totals.

Central Laor Day Committee War Temple Trinity Avenue Caraway Cayta Federation of Trades Ais Ture Atlanta Atelanta Emmett L. Quinn Lakewood Park

Italy Supports Britain in Most Vital Problem

Rome reports Italian delegation to Paris outlines Rome backs British positions on Upper Silesia Rhine frontier Saar occupation and customs line up with England on Near East Dardanelles and Asia Minor support Anglo Greek Spanish policy to curb French influence in the Mediterranean. Also notes an incident in Savannah Ga where Joe bar Teen, a colored man, dies after being struck by a car belonging to C L Saunders of Guyton.

Rome Supreme Council Paris Upper Silesia Demarinus Rhine I Italy Saar Wirth Near East England Dardanelley Asia Minor Poli Ly Rass France Savannam Ga Atrick C L. Saunders Guyton

Sinn Fein demands McKeown release amid peace talks

Dublin reports say Sinn Fein will seek the release of John J. McKeown, a republican army commandant jailed for murder, even if it delays peace. Most prisoners are slated for release by tomorrow to allow consultations with colleagues, though McKeown’s case is exempt.

Horenle Jacobs’ Puarmacy Dublin Sinn Fein John J. McKeown Daideireann Lloyd-George McKeown Aaeireann Associated Press John J McKeown McGrath MelGrath MecKeown Alec

Longford Irish rebel leader McKeown faces death sentence

Trial testimony from British officers cites good treatment of captives while McKeown, commandant of the Irish Republican Army, remains detained in prison. News coverage labels the detention indefensible and notes no paroles or unconditional releases have been granted, amid expected releases of others.

Teilree Longford Utcown Ye McKeown Irish Republican Army

Miss Lily B Moss of Athens Dead After Surgery

News of the death of Miss Lily B Moss of Athens arrived Sunday night. She died Sunday morning following an operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore. Miss Moss was popular in Atlanta for visits to relatives and noted for philanthropy and social prominence in Athens. Her body will be sent to Athens at once for burial.

Lily B. Moss Athens Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Moss Atlanta

Verner Vincent to Stand Trial Again for Murray County Murder

Cartersville resident Verner Vincent, jailed in Chatsworth, faces a second Murray County Superior Court murder trial for the killing of Smith Treadwell. At the first trial the jury stood eleven to one for acquittal. Neel & Neel of Cartersville and Judge N A Norris of Marietta represent him.

Cartersville Verner Vincent Chatsworth Murray County Superior Court Smith Treadwell Neel & Neel NA Norris Marietta

Seaboard Excursion to Birmingham Special Train Left Midnight

Seaboard operates a Birmingham excursion at 350 dollars plus tax for round trip. Train leaves Terminal Station at midnight Saturday August 13. Tickets good in sleepers or coaches through Cit Ticket Office at 18 Walton Street and Belle Isle Taxicab.

Seaboard Birmingham Terminal Station Cit Walton Street Belle Isle

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Gact Goats R. and P. Company Stewart Feyefe Georgia Acres Anthanka Miss Johnson Barrow Equnty Robert Cann Indorsed Industrual Board Butts U.S B. D. Evans, JR Ciotties Peachtree St Sam Cohen Fine Progress Britain Negrd Harts McKeowin Dail Eireann Msiss Lily B. Moss
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