Atlanta votes today on new city officers and tax plan
Campaigns for tax restoration by Atlanta school leaders reach a decisive close with rallies at ten centers citywide. Superintendent W A Sutton and board president W Gaines urge voters to support the proposed tax increase, arguing it is crucial to keep schools operating on schedule and to benefit the city’s children.
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W. A. Sutton
W .W. Gaines
Board of Education
Sutton
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Fethers
Moth
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Ita
Notice to subscribers carriers must complete deliveries
Carriers are required to finish weekday deliveries of The Daily Constitution in Atlanta and suburbs including Detatur College Park East Point Hopeville Buckhead by 6 am. Subscribers not receiving by then should notify the Circulation Department. Phone Main 5000.
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President Harris Proclaims Aid as West Virginia Turmoil Grows
President Harding warns violence in West Virginia and orders federal troops ready. Brig. Gen. Bandholtz and Camp Sherman regiments stand by to assist state militia if unrest continues, amid criticism of Governor Morgan for delayed mobilization.
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United News
Washington
West Virginia
Harding
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Ohio
F. B. Shaw
War Department
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Morgan
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Weeks
Hard Way to Get Easy Money Says Boy Rum Runner
Montreal bootlegger tale told by a sharp young American youth, posing as a high school senior, who fled a promised job to run booze. He describes driving a booze car from Montreal to the U S for 100 a trip, claiming bootlegging is an awfully hard way to make easy money. Story continues.
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William Slavens Mnntt
United News
Montreal
Quebec
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United States
Three Per Diem Correct Kissing Diet for Wives
Chicago experts advise wives to receive exactly three kisses daily to maintain happiness and weight. Dr. Harald N Moyer notes one morning one at noon and one at night, warns excess can harm health. Mrs Lillian M Cummings seeks divorce after perceived over kissing.
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Chicago
Lillian M Cummings
Harald N Moyer
Moyer
Lois Anderson
Murder charge faces SAPRIRE in liquor case
Warrant sworn out against federal Prohibition Agent Harry Saphire for the killing of R. L. Peek in what authorities call an arrest in defense of life. The case will be moved to federal court. two eye witnesses corroborate the shooting at the Gate City hotel after a liquor purchase.
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R. L Peek
Hullhouse Avenue
East Point
L. F. McClelland
Municipal Court
H G Peek
Hooper Alexander
Hal Lindsay
Jamies A. Fort
Peek
Gate City
Raphire
C E Bennett
Hardee Street
C E Cunningham
Central Place
Saphire
Child dies of burns in accidental fire
Mary McWaters Jering four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs H McWaters of 446 East Fair street died from burns received while playing with matches at her aunt Mrs J C Calloways home 82 Grant street The child was burned on hands and arms and died at Grady hospital at 4 30 PM Funeral plans were incomplete with body to the chapel of Harry G Poole and later moved to the residence Wednesday morning The incident occurred while she was under the care of relatives and a small cousin was present
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Mary McWaters
H. McWaters
East Fair Street
J. C. Calloway
Grant Street
Mr. Calloway
Mother of Sixteen Is Congratulated By Nation's Chief
President Harding congratulates Mrs. Domenico Zaccabea of New York whose family of sixteen is pictured in a newspaper photo. He recalls his own mother bore eight children and would gladly have borne eight more, and asks John Wannamaker to help the family with the por ter father’s wages.
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Harding
New York
Domenico Zaccabea
New York City
Mr. Zaccabea
Colas
Mansion board to meet today
Governor Thomas W. Hardwick will chair the first meeting of the mansion lease commission to decide if the governor's mansion property leased for fifty years will be taxed. The governor seeks a ruling from the attorney general on tax status as the panel considers lease forms and possible buildings, with prospects of higher state revenue if exempt.
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Thomas W. Hardwick
Governor's Mansion
Two Men Die in Electric Chair at Trenton Death Camp
Frank J. James and Raymond W. Schuck of Camden New Jersey were electrocuted for the murder of bank messenger Dard S Paul and robbery of 65000 in cash and securities on October 2 1920. They buried the loot in a cemetery and recovered it after confessing Schuck maintained innocence to the end while James collapsed and had to be carried to the chair.
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Frank J. James
Raymond W. Schuck
Camden
N. J
Dard S Paul
Schuck
Amile James
Belfast Riots Bloodshed Reflects Irish Tensions
London dispatch reports seven dead and fifty wounded as Belfast nights of arson looting and gunfire terrorize the city. Catholic and Orangeman factions clash. passengers seek cover on tram cars as bullets rain down. In Dublin Sinn Fein leaders await a reply to Lloyd George, signaling possible resumption of talks.
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Tennessee's sliding tax rate mirrors a mercury thermometer
The Tennessee tax system fixed by law on a sliding scale adjusts the rate automatically with total property valuations, aiming to fund reconstruction and education after 1919. James A. Hollomon previews in tomorrow's Constitution a comprehensive, non sensational study, comparing Tennessee to Georgia.
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Tennessee
James A. Hollomon
Constitution
Price Forecast For Cotton Due To Short Supply
Bureau of Census statistics show a 4 to 5 million bale reduction in world cotton supply from July 1920. Director W Arthur Shelton of the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers predicts prices will rise to 18 cents per pound or higher as demand outstrips dwindling stocks. Global production in 1920 reached 18.81 million bales, with consumption at 15.52 million for the year ending July 31, 1923, increasing stocks by 3.29 million bales.
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Nstitution Bureau
Raleigh Hotel
Washington
Bureau of Census
W. Arthur Shelton
Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers' Association
War Finance Corporation
World Statistics
Atlanta Veteran recounts Bunco Gang crime in political rally
Judge W. D. Hill former Habersham county official and Confederate veteran told an Atlanta audience how organized brigandage impoverished him, yet he urged voters to back Dr. L. P. Baker for council in the sixth ward. The tale was shared in a Williams Street School classroom with civic reform emphasis.
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Atlanta
Georgia
W. D. Hill
Habersham County
Eoldier
L. P. Baker
Wiliams Street
Hil
Har
Police Reform Dominates City Primary in Narrow Race
City primary centers on police reforms with nine of thirty calling for changes. Voters will decide in ten wards with two referendums: one on a tax increase and the other on the city primary reforms. Polls open 7 AM and close 7 PM at listed precincts across wards. Local schools and churches host Precincts A and B for various polling places.
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Mitchell Street
Commercial High School
Irvin Street
North Avenue
Fifth Ward
Marietta Street
Ponders Avenue
Kennedy Street
Sixth Ward
North Pryor Street
Seventh Ward
Lee Street
Lucile Avenue Schol
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Peachtrés’ Street
Korth
Hemphill Avenue
Tenth Street
Ninth Ward
Edgewood Avenue
Elizabeth Street
Druid Hills Baptist Church
Highland and
Ponce du Leon Avenues
Tenth Ward
Stewart Avenue
Pearce Street
Oakland City School
Flat Shoals Avenue
Faith's
Atlanta voters face busy ballot in city primaries
Voters will select three aldermen and eleven councilmen amid calls for police reform. Nineteen of thirty candidates favor reform. Ballots also include a school commissioner from wards one three and six, a waterworks general manager, six executive committeemen per ward, and two referendums on ad valorem tax and electing department heads. Polls open at 7 a.m. at designated polling places.
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Atlanta
Weather Summary for Washington and Georgia Forecast
Generally fair conditions expected with little temperature change. Forecast notes a Wednesday and Thursday pattern with no major shifts. Past 24 hours show rainfall and an excess since the month start, with a noted deficiency since January 1 and a measured total.
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