09 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1921
Page
1
The home Senate backs a change to the anti beer bill to safeguard constitutional rights. The move, led by the speaker, aims to legislate a guaranteed warrant clause amid party arguments about necessity and the bill’s reach.
Washington reports show the year ending July 1 1921 saw 1 200 000 gallons of wine imported into the United States, with 1 050 000 quarts of stir wines and 612 000 quarts of champagne also brought in. Senator Sterling North Dakota warns many imports may not be for medical use and urges tighter restrictions.
In the senate an anti beer bill passed with twenty votes against it as debate showed the first organized reaction to the Volstead act enforcement. An amendment requires search warrants for liquor investigations and bars prescription of beer as medicine while limiting whisky to a half pint every ten days. Debate covered government overreach imports and medical use of liquor amid protests from doctors and officials.
The Atlanta Federation of Trades pressed for reasons behind Miss Riordan’s discharge from the city school system. The Board of Education refused to disclose any reasons, mirroring a prior reply to the Atlanta Public School Teachers' association. Jerome Jones of the labor delegation urged respect and accountability, warning of future corporate hardship if such privacy prevails.
Former Atlanta Davis Street principal Miss Julia Riordan, ousted during the last election, says she was never placed on formal trial by the Board of Education. She cites letters from Walter Sims and former Superintendent Dykes as evidence that her treatment was unfair and denies meeting with the board on charges.
Jack H. Lewis, prominent Atlanta resident and Dixon Crucible Co. southeastern manager, died Monday after a self inflicted pistol wound following a long illness. He belonged to Masons Palentine Lodge, Knights Templar, Yaarab Shriners, and several Atlanta civic groups. His death occurred after his wife found him, with two janitors and a neighbor assisting.
Bastrial Coreleeapete presides over a mock burial at Five Points to launch No Accident Week. Dr. Bennett of Jackson Hill Baptist led the ceremony as Atlanta Junior Chamber members promote caution and display the dangers of careless acts with a monument and public procession.
In a Georgia House session, Valentino introduced a resolution praising the belt-weevil, a marked, if odd, tribute described as a significant moment in a noisy, cryptic account. The text references Enterprise, Alabama and various garbled phrases, indicating a satirical or confused transcription of the debate.
Republican members in the House study further steps to cut federal expenses and slash duties. A half billion capital tax on fountain drinks and luxury apparel was discussed, with a target to reduce sport goods duties by fifty percent as part of revenue adjustments.
The Senate approved the general tax bill by a 38 to 7 vote after late afternoon debate. An amendment created a 4 percent state tax on amusements including grand opera and moving pictures, replacing a House plan for a $2,500 opera tax. Two opposed amendments were rejected, with supporters arguing the measure funds education through taxation while opponents warned of a $5,000 opera burden.
Golf professional J. Douglas Hagar a renowned figure at the Druid Hills Golf Club was struck by a fast car at Fifth and West Peachtree streets Monday night. He died soon after being carried to hospital as bystanders tried to help. The accident occurred near the curb in front of the street, with witnesses reporting the vehicle fled the scene.
The Georgia House approved extensive appropriations Monday raising total funds to 11.49 million for 1922, threatening a Senate cut or a Hardwick veto. A $100,000 fertilizer tax appropriation to the state bureau of markets passed, while Georgia Tech faced a $29,479 deficiency vote and Hawkins of Washington criticized the action as aiding a political machine.
Weather report notes partly cloudy conditions with a chance of showers. Forecast mentions temperature fluctuations and a variable breeze, with possible nearby activity affecting the region.
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