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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1921
Page
8
Delegation from ice manufacturers and consumers met with Mayor Key at city hall to address complaints of short ice weights. The session, described as executive, yielded progress toward a plan ensuring full weights. Causes cited include tea manufacturers not allowing for wastage during delivery, leading drivers to deliver short weights to avoid shortfalls upon settlement.
The executive committee of the American Association For Resignation of the Irish Republic calls members to an 8 o'clock meeting in Carnegie Library assembly hall. Secretary James A. Harvey says the gathering is crucial amid ongoing negotiations between the English and Irish governments as the world watches for a just peace.
An advertisement touts Lydia B Pinkham's Vegetables Compound as a remedy for female ailments. It asserts women suffer daily pains and overwork, promising relief and urging readers to trust letters published in the paper as proof.
Atlanta Lions gather at the Piedmont hotel for a luncheon to debate three questions about Atlanta's greatness and needs. The meeting aims to spark cooperative actions among Atlanta clubs to improve the city as resolutions are passed and Dr. Adkins succeeds T. R. Gentry as secretary due to his pressing business.
Francis E. Kamper vice president of the C J Kamper Grocery pany returned to Atlanta after appearing before joint committees of the house and senate in Washington D C with men from every part of the country. He said the committee viewed the distribution of food products as a paramount issue and noted railroad freight rates would likely be discussed.
Nat McWhorter a noted bootlegger and his wife Daisy faced fines after a Sunday street fight near their Butler Street home. In police court Monday Nat was fined six dollars plus costs while Daisy received an eleven dollar fine. Police say Daisy started the struggle by a small margin.
Edwin F. Johnson, alderman from the first ward, declares strong support for the majority council report on police reform but urges reelection of James R. Seawright. He praises Seawright as honest, capable, experienced, and a staunch ally of the schools and women voters, arguing the opponent lacks Seawright’s experience.
Rev James Campbell Manry of Atlanta spoke at the Kiwanis weekly luncheon in the Peacock cafe detailing India’s caste system leprosy trade and related topics. President Barnwell noted Maury and wife plan a Poland winter and a Georgia Kiwanis state session is to be represented October 6.
Transfers aggregating more than $60,000 were announced Tuesday. A sale by Henry Hear at Walker street for $1,000 showed a 400 percent profit, others include lots at Edgewood Avenue and Butler Street, 35 feet by 60, price 20,000, Silas W. Davis to Laura L. 125 by 176 feet for 20,000, James H. Saute to Wills Selman 52 by 150 feet for 10,500, Annie B. Farrell to Homer Moore 287 Lake avenue for 8,000, Cleve B. Ford to August one lot on Brookline Street 50 by 200 feet for 35,700, Mary A. Adams to Ma Engrist residence at 234 Pullman Street for 5,000.
Forty Georgia Delco Light distributors began a two day conference at the Ashley Hotel with a luncheon and briefing by District E H Danford and Sales Manager BR West. The firm recently moved to 187 Peachtree Street. J White of the Dayton Ohio factory stressed demonstrations in homes of prospects.
Georgia Secretary of State S. G. McLendon states deferred Western and Atlantic rentals will not be subject to ad valorem tax or federal income tax. Government securities immunity is backed by court rulings and Supreme Court precedent. Bids from banks were sought to determine denomination and payment schedules, with final bidding open until September 3 as Governor Hardwick travels.
Morphine valued at thirty thousand dollars packed in a suit case was seized by Narcotic Inspectors at the Kimball house on Tuesday. Faustino Guemes and Raymondo Fareda, said to be Cuban syndicate members, were arrested and arraigned before Commissioner W Colquit Carter. Guemes claimed he brought the case to America at Garcia, spoke little English, and required an interpreter. Investigators hold the men for further inquiry.
Phi Chi alumni of Young Harris College will hold the third annual reunion at the Peacock Cafe Saturday at 8 p.m. A record attendance is expected. Honor guest will be Dr Joseph A Sharp of Emory Academy Oxford and former Young Harris president. Other guests include ministry alumni and 1921 debaters Wallace Duvall William A Hanson and Loy Allison. toastmaster Charles S Reid Gainesville. committee members Hunnicutt Willson Wills Winter Atlanta.
The Western and Atlantic railroad seeks an injunction against enforcing a railroad commission ruling to build a Smyrna Georgia spur for Farmers' Warehouse. Judge Sibley set September 3 for the hearing. The petition argues April 29 order and July 14 expense assignment are unconstitutional and cites revenue of under 90 dollars monthly from the related business.
Samuel Gompers president of the AFL will visit Atlanta September 15 to address the annual convention of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees in session here. The date mirrors 29 years ago when he organized the street railway workers. W D Mahon, vice president of the convening body, also serves as vice president of the AFL.
Thomas J. Kelly, clerk at the Piedmont hotel, arrived yesterday after a week in Charleston, Ve. He won a silver cup at Edgewood Country Club in Charleston in the championship golf tournament last Friday, a trophy donated by the Raffuer hotel.
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