Harrison Raps Lodge In Pea Treaty Wrangle
Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi scorches the Senate for secrecy over Germany peace talks. Senator Johnson of California says the article cited is substantially correct but misinterpreted while Lodge defends his stance. Harrison mocks delays, notes the president’s travel, and questions whether a peace proclamation has been issued as the nation debates the Versailles terms.
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Clark Howell
Constitution Bureau
Releigh Hotel
Washington
Constitution
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Mississippi
Senate
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Wilson
Harding
Lodge
Jolson
California
Massachusetts
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Harrigan
Tam
State Department
E. Hope
Watson
Georgia
Sesterday
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Atney
British Steamer Canastota Reported Missing Near Glasgow
The British steamer Canastota, sailing from New York May 4 with a general cargo, was reported missing after last sighting in Sydney on June 18 bound for Wellington. The vessel, built in 1967, 4,084 tons gross, and crew of 42, disappeared as Lloyd's posted.
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London
New York
Sydney
Wellington
Lloyd's Ap
Glasgow
Senate Calends Action on Grants and Amusements Tax
Early in the night the senate approved the conference committee report on the annual act granting funds to the University but rejected free textbooks this year and maintained a 2 500 tax on opera houses amid a 6 percent amusements tax debate. Senator Walker opposed the report, but supporters prevailed 23 to 10 after a heated session. The conference committee failed to agree on the free text book bill for common schools and adjourned to continue discussions later.
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S. Pervent
Senate
Walker
Bountréa
Riordan Case Sparks Federation Call for Reasons
A federation demands reasons from the Atlanta Board of Education for dismissing Miss Julia Riordan. Jerome Jones, head of the federation’s legislative committee, reports the board defers disclosure. The federation pauses action until next week after the board plans to reply via the Atlanta Public School Teachers’ Association.
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A. Trelable
Federation ‘of Tradea
Board of Education
Mias
Julia Riordan
Federation
Atlanta Public School Teachers’ Association
Riordan
Aes
Tax Committee Agrees Major Extents of Tax Revisions
Washington August 10 More extensive changes in tax levies than at the White House conference were tentatively voted by the Ways and Means Committee. Proposals include higher excess profits tax from 1921, corporate rate to 15 percent, repeal of transportation taxes in 1922, raised exemptions for heads of families, and new taxes on fountain syrups, grape juice, carbonated drinks, and other items with various manufacturer or excise levies. Net effect expected to reduce total yearly tax by about 385 million, with corporate receipts up 45 million.
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Washington
White House
Alt ‘Axde
Faralles
Sontaiyens
Han
House
Youth linked to moonshine killing in Wise County
In Wise County, Virginia, Ammett Hates and Clarence Wells, both youths, are held in connection with a fatal moonshine dispute. Bates was found dead in Norton area, shot twice in the stomach after a quarrel over moonshine whisky.
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Bristol
Tonammett
Clarence Wells
Wise
Bates
Norton
Courts Debate Gasoline Tax Legality and Consumer Burden
Georgia based companies plan immediate court action to test the gasoline tax as unconstitutional. If upheld, the one cent rise falls on consumers at the pump, while proponents forecast about 2.1 million dollars in annual revenue, potentially impacting state funding and appropriations across roughly 11.5 million dollars in legislative allocations.
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Georgia
Efora
Gage- Inc
Read
W. Wilson
Liquor Raid Targets Bunco Leaders Former Clubrooms
A raid on the former Bunco syndicate offices at 35 South Broad Street targeted the prohibition racket. Investigators seized 85 origination whisky cans, multiple bottles, and a large supply of alcohol from a hidden floor space beneath the rear roof of the former clubrooms near Alabama Street, uncovering a different objective than prior enforcement actions.
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Bunco
Atreet
Clataw
Jack's Place
Alabama
Apva
Slayer to Ferket Victim in Fatal Traffic Incident
A man describes the driver who fatally struck golfer J. Douglas Edgar and fled the scene. The Junior Chamber of Commerce plans a memorial line near West Pedichres and Fifth to deter reckless driving and honor the victim.
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J. C. Robinson
Chamber of Commerce
Roy LacCraw
West Peachtree
Fifth
J. Douglas Edgar
Jones’ Crossing
Fort
J.B. Tanner
Ladge
Traveling salesman held for murder in Washington docket
Huntsville Alabama August 16 W A White a traveling salesman of Atlanta Ga held in jail there for Washington police charge of murder He claimed no knowledge of any order and said he would go to Washington without waiting for requisition He was arrested after registering at a hotel A pistol was stolen from him and discharged during the incident Washington August 16 a warrant charged S Wilson traveling salesman arrested in Huntsville for the ramet Tate four Wadnes ra
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Huntsville
Ala
White
Atylapte
Washington, D. C
Washington
Willa
Majority Report Praises Georgia Highway Dept For Efficient Work
The special legislative committee’s majority report commends the Georgia highway department for efficient operations since its organization and exonerates it of 211 charges. It notes audits found expenditures valid, and defends fund distribution to weaker counties, while a minority report opposed the construction program.
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House
Senate
B.C. Ellis
Tha
McMichael
Camp
Bond
Pope
McMiichael
Davis
Bilis
Holmes
Ide O. Flemarryman
May
Eport
Ebert
Drewry-Whidden Audit Company
Colyni
Split Reported in "1220" Club City
A fragmented 1220 Club report draws attention to a division within the group. The text notes circulating but unverified claims of disagreement among members and possible implications for a forthcoming primary vote in August.
Georgia Legislature Concludes 1921 Session With Tax Debate
The 1921 Georgia legislature adjourned after a taxed bill, estimated revenue 12.2 million, appropriations 10.5 million, and a conference report reducing deficits. Senators and representatives clashed over coercion claims as pension disputes delayed final action. A new conference committee negotiates pension funds and adjournment followed amid mixed celebrations.
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Penstoke
Confederate
Veterana
Chia
House
Senate
Georgia
Idme
Bera
Nei
Weather update with scattered thunder showers
Partial cloudy conditions with a few thundershowers expected. Temperatures show little change and winds remain light, with no significant weather events anticipated.
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Thomas
Hardwick
Tel
Francis E. Price
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Watts
Westier
Bureau
Birmingham
Boston
Ortega
Aldy
Vicksburr
Herrmann
DLO
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