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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1921

Page

5

Traffic court in Atlanta eyes drunken drivers and reckless acts

Judge Johnson presided as traffic violations filled the docket amid heavy turnout in Atlanta. Cases ranged from tail light failures to drunken driving, with fines up to 25 dollars and license revocations for 30 days, while the Junior Chamber backed “No Accident” week efforts and praised police for enforcing ordinances.

The Georgia Railway and Power Company C. T. Massey Eawid Moore J. J. Cook Mcile Avenue Atwood Street Johnson Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Roy LeCraw Chisirman Jin J Mondsy Frank Liggett Tom Green Judie Powell Frecklass Putonbhie B. Cox Aonett Wardlaw Lcense Bughes Erie Rodenburg R. K. Finley Isadore Ivey Gove Company of Peeopbia Tohngon Henry W.graay. Jr Hite Robert Wardlaw Rosenberg Erle ‘Rosenberg Himelf

McCalley Explains Destruction of Affidavits

W McCalley a Davis Street school board member says he destroyed affidavits against Miss Riordan to shield the instructor and avoid court exposure. He claimed lack of proof and effort to prevent notoriety, noting he never intended to embarrass Riordan. The remark follows Riordan's demand for the documents.

Miss Riordan Mr. McCalley Eidterem Renmaintiin Monte Carlo

Armament Conference Cost Estimate Reveals 100000 Monthly

United News reports base figures for the Washington arms conference costs. Henry Fletcher notes uncertain printing and session costs may require extra appropriations. Harding backs the plan, aiming for early funding and a Paris-like pay scale for delegates, with a large potential deficiency appropriation.

Robert J. Bender United News Washington Goa Far East Nito Henry R. Fletcher Congress Harding Fletcher Paria Bobropriatog, Ia District of Columbia Secretary of State Paris United States Wilson Bliss State Landing Pavia Senate

George Churchill Runs for City Council on Police Reform

George K Churchill announces candidacy from the first ward challenging Councilman A Ardlaw on police reform. He cites Fulton County grand juries urging changes in department personnel and notes a council committee report supporting reforms. He opposes racial integration of Davis Street school and Mims park and pledges to push a new school on the site.

George K. Churchill Ardlaw Fulton County Police Department Council Davis Street Mims Park Rand Chool

M C Wade of Quitman Called to Reward

Quitman Ga August 15 Special M C Wade a Confederate veteran died here aged 81 He came to Quitman in the early sixties and was among the first merchants He served as city clerk and treasurer for twenty eight years He is survived by two sons George and Walter Wade and three daughters Mrs Powers Mrs Mabbett and Mrs Stoubings Funeral services and interment were held today with Masonic honors.

Quitman M. C. Wade Wade Quitmare Cny George Wade Walter Wade Mra. T J. Powers

Scouts Plan Bicycle Trip and Labor Day Events in Savannah

Savannah reports rising youth scouting activity this summer with plans for a 35 mile bicycle trip to Pineora and a Labor Day celebration at Tybee featuring an elaborate sports program. Girl Scouts and leaders, including Mrs. Julietta Lowe, are noted in ongoing efforts and fund-raising to support local camps and activities.

Savannah Pineora Tybee Juiietta Lowe America Andre Lee

Georgia dean Brooks unable to attend luncheon at Kimball House

An announcement says Dr. Robert Preston Brooks dean of the period of commerce at the University of Georgia and his affiliated organization were unavoidably absent from the luncheon at the Kimball House on Wednesday. It was later stated he will be unable to attend.

Kimball -House Robert’ Preston Brooks University At Georgia

School Parent Teacher group backs McCalley for fifth district

Moreland Parent Teacher Association on Lucile Avenue Lea Street Peeples Street and Oakland City schools endorsed W McCalley Jr for re election as fifth district city commissioner facing opponent Mrs A G Helmer. The Moreland group also endorsed W O H Terrell and Paul L Menning with Pocrell seeking reelection against Julia O Keefe. Fleming will not run leaving A C Meixell sole candidate in the third district.

Hoaths Moreland Parent-Teacher * Association Lucile Avenue Lea Street Peeples Street Oakland City Miet W. McCayley, Jr McCalley A. G. Helmer Moreland Association Alao W. O H. Terrell Paul L. Menning Pocrell Julia O'Keefe Fleming A. C. Meixell

Federal aid bill for roads advances in Senate

Washington reports the federal roads aid bill was favorably reported to the Senate with aims to pass before recess. It creates a federal commission to disburse 2100 million dollars for road improvements, requires that three sevenths of improved roads be interstate while four sevenths may be intercounty. Sixty percent or more of federal funds would go into interstate roads and a sliding scale of aid applies to states with large public land areas.

Washington Senate Federal Commission of Thres

Divorced Husband to Defend Woman in Court

In a Northwestern University linked case, Madalynne Obenchain and her ex husband John Burch faced arraignment as he accompanied his father, the Rev. William A. Burch of Evans ton, Ill. Obenchain disputed the charges calling them absurd and declined to discuss the case details. Attorneys then considered whether to seek a joint or separate trial for the former spouses.

Kennedy Obenchain Burch William A. Burch Bvanston Madalynne Obenchash Ina Northwestern University Evanston Ill Obanchain

Retroactive tax plan affects U.S. salaries and judges

From Flint page: a retroactive tax plan seeks exemption from taxation of salaries paid to the president, supreme court judges, and inferior federal court judges, plus amounts received by individuals. The wording implies proposed relief renewals and broader tax treatment debates.

United States

Complex tax provisions in new bill outlined in fragments

The text outlines taxes on corporate and personal incomes, stamp taxes, and changes to the estate and excise taxes. It notes exemptions for farmers cooperatives, details on taxation of personal service corporations, and mentions an excise of four dollars per gallon on distilled spirits for beverage use. It also references taxes on nonresident life insurance receipts and bank deposits for nonresident decedents.

Goren America Supreme’ Court United States

Tax Revision Bill Expands Capital Gains Rules and Provisions

The proposed bill revises capital gains definitions, extends loss deductions, and tightens five year limits on tax assessments and collections. It authorizes $50.9 million in new short dated securities, clarifies Liberty bond interest exemptions, and creates a temporary Tax Simplification Board to report progress to Congress until 1924.

Supremes Court Treasury Mellon White House Liberty Loan Acts Internal Revenue Bureau Secretary of the Treasury Sey Congress

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