Georgia Farm Bureau Drives in Georgia Under Fire
Washington February 1. Farmers and union leaders testified before the House banking and currency committee charging the Agriculture Department uses county agents to promote the American Farm Bureau federation as the dominant farm group. L B Jackson of Georgia asserts agents act as organizers and secretaries for the federation, while others cite cooperation with state bureaus and colleges. Continued on page 2 column 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Banking and Currency Committee
Department of Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation
Gray Sliver
Georgia
L. B. Jackson
Georgia State Bureau of Marketing
Fedeal
Farm Bureau Federation
Anslat
Jackson
A. C. True
Bland
J. W. Morten
Athens
Georgia Farm Federation Bureau
True
Aunt Orisin
American Farm Federation Bureau
Agriculture Department
Farm Bureau
E.L. Harrison
Farmers’ Union
Kentucky
President and Wife Attend Drinkwater Play in Washington
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson attended John Drinkwater's Abraham Lincoln at a Washington theater, the first public appearance since his illness. They entered through a stage door and were greeted by a cheering audience as Wilson bowed. The visit carried political resonance with lines from the play echoing support for the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Iken
Sida
Steel Concerns Resume Running in Pittsburg District
Pittsburg February 1 independent steel makers in the district stepped up activity after weeks of suspension or curtailment. Officials termed the move cautiously conservative with about 40 percent capacity likely soon and more if conditions improve. Of 56 blast furnaces surveyed 31 were operating. others resuming included Cambria Johnstown Pittsburg Steel Monessen Crucible Blaw-Knox Weirton Wheeling Steel and Wheeling's Label. Some orders supported by export demand including a $1,000,000 tower order for Osaka wireless installation. Similar gains reported from outside the district with plans for increased output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bavass
Cambria Steel Company
Johnstown
Pittsburg Steel] Company
Monesgen
Crucible Steel Company of America
Blaw-Knox Company
Pitttsburg
Weirton Steel Company
Weirton
W. Va
Sfdh Works
Wheeling Steel Corporation
Wheeling
Osaka
Japan
Sonne
Georgians Urged to Help Save A B A Road
Georgia leaders warn wage cuts are essential to avoid scrapping the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic line. Colonel Bugg states the road loses about 1 million dollars annually in operating costs and taxes. He argues wage reductions since 1917 are necessary to keep the road running. without them scrapping becomes likely and travel or shipments would suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railyroad Brotherhood
B. L. Bugg
Atlanta, Birtmingham and Atlantic Railway
Colonel Bugg
Georgia
Commonwealth
Fontas
International, Brotherhoods
American Federation of ‘Labor
Weak Will Power Plea Fails in Mail Robbery Case
Claude C. Monroe, a youthful post office clerk and World War veteran, confessed participation in stealing bonds and securities worth 200000 plus from a Southern railway mail train near Toccoa, Georgia, on September 8, 1920. He was sentenced to fifteen months in federal prison. his counsel’s bid to place him in a reformatory was denied. Monroe’s confederates Rufus Hight and Ivy West pleaded guilty to conspiring in the theft and received three-year sentences each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Claude C. Monroe
Post Office
Bonda
Southern Railway
Toccoa
Gajon
Monroe
George H. Hurmaber
Carthage
Federal Reformatory
Minnesota
Rufus Hight
Manj
Ivy 'S
West
Atlanta
Morris Gest Sues Ford for 5 Million Damages
Theatrical producer Morris Gest files a $5,000,000 libel suit in circuit court against Henry Ford and The Dearborn Independent over a January 22 1921 article. Gest claims the piece libeled him by portraying his career negatively and detailing alleged past misconduct and ticket speculation in Boston and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Proceipe
Henry Ford
Dearborn Independent
Morris Gest
Tha
Independent
Gent
Gest
America
Aphrodita
Mecca
Morris Geat
Boston
Fight to Finish Declared by Gest in Ford Case
Chicago February interview quotes Morris Gest, producer, saying he will fight Henry Ford to a standstill over a personal matter and race sentiment. Gest sues Ford for 95 million dollars for slander and vows legal battles across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry Ford
Morris Gest
United News
Gest
Ford
Reat
Ome
Gbat
Gotaumin
Harding Regime Struggles With Japan Treaty
Washington February 1 Diplomatic issues with Japan including California anti alien land bills will be postponed until the Harding administration takes office. State department officials say no formal announcement was made but advise delaying treaty efforts due to the short remaining term and long standing problems. Morris and Shidehara reports are not to be seen as final agreements and may be resumed after both governments study them. Colby and Davis have reviewed Morris notes but have not yet reached a conclusion with the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
State of Calfornia
Harding
State Department
Roland 8. Morris
United States
Baron Shidehara
Colby
Davis
Morris
Wilson
North Carolina Passenger Trains To Be Discontinued
Wilmington North Carolina February 1 Trains Nos 57 and 68 running between this city and Florence North Carolina will be discontinued February 6 according to an Atlantic Coast Line order issued today in Wilmington The order also affects service between Wilmington and Fayetteville North Carolina with daily trains 58 and 60 changing to a weekly schedule effective February 6 Officials cite a drop in business and say service will be restored when conditions improve
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
N.C
Florence
N. C
Atlantic ‘Coast Line
Fayetteville
Show Magnates Express Pride in Humble Past
Westbrook Pegler reports on Harlem era show figures, noting Irving Berlin and Sam Harris as examples of pride in humble beginnings. The piece recalls Bowery piano benches, late 1910s strikes, threats, and ambitions amid the entertainment industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook Pegler
United News
New York
Irving Berlin
Mike Salter
Sam
Harris
Heltz
Ford
Only One Friend for Tariff Bill in Senate Debate
Washington February 1 Senator McCumbar Republican of North Dakota stood as its sole defender in the debate on the Ferdney emergency tariff bill. The measure faced continuous attacks as senators pressed for cloture and debated further amendments. Tomorrow’s vote on the Penrose cloture resolution will decide if debate continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McCumbar
North Dakota
Senate
Marshall
Connecting Link Trade Through Constitution Classifieds
A Buick owner seeks a Packard in exchange and a Packard owner desires a smaller car. The two meet through a small ad placed in The Constitution's want columns, which serve as the connecting link between buyer and seller, renter and landlord, employer and employee.
Civic groups back $8,850,000 Atlanta bond issue
The Lions Club and the Atlanta Humane Society endorsed the municipal bond issue of 8.85 million dollars at Tuesday meetings, citing Waterworks needs and city growth. Kiwanis will study the proposal in executive session before deciding, with other civic bodies already voicing support. Continued on Page 1.
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Atlanta
Lions’ Club
Atlanta Humane Society
Kiwanis Club
Board of Directors
W. Zode Gmith
Smith
Soid
Lions
J.R. Smith
Recordi Ag
Tom Latham
Pershing Urges Unknown Soldier Return For Arlington Tribute
Washington February 1 The body of an unknown U S soldier should be returned for burial in Arlington National Cemetery as a fitting national tribute to World War I dead General Pershing told the house military committee proposing a bill to authorize the return The war department backed by Secretary Baker argued they must honor a solemn promise to families either to return bodies or leave them in France Pershing said a simple unknown man would suffice and Memorial Day should be chosen for the ceremony Arlington Cemetery was suggested for sentiment rather than the capitol rotundas Major General Lejeune Marine Corps commander supported returning any unknown soldier and urged action to honor the fallen troops
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Washington
France
Arlington National Cemetery
General Pershing
House
Skillar
Baker
War Department
Pershing
Arlington” Nason
Capitol
Yee
Lejene
Mandant
The
Marine Corps
Boisson
Death releases widow to rejoin husband in prison era tale
In Alexander County North Carolina the body of Mrs Sarah Wyckoff to be buried beside her husband Westey who she aided in his 1878 murder case. McCorkle the Black man hanged for the crime was executed after a confession on his deathbed. Wyckoff died in the penitentiary and had declined pardons for twenty years, leaving behind a life spent bedridden with rheumatism and a cozy prison cell funded by sewing and small earnings.
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Ralelgo
N. C
Hellia
Alexander County
Blue Ridge Mountains
North Carolina
Sarah’ Wyehott
Westey
Bob” McCorkle
Murer
Wychoff
Bidwell Heads Atlanta Red Cross Chapter
Bidwell was unanimously elected chairman of the Atlanta Red Cross chapter at its annual meeting held at 63% Whitehall Street. Other officers elected included R. S. Parker as vice chair, H. W. Davis as treasurer, and Mrs. Albert E. Thornton as secretary. The secretary reported the home service section has merged with government war relief offices. Miss May Hardin praised the Atlanta Junior Red Cross for national commendation. The rapid service program showed over 8,000 patient visits by nurses since July 1, 1920. A first meeting under Bidwell will set a complete chapter program.
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Co. B. Bidwell
Atlanta
The
Red Cross
Whitehall Street
R. 8. Parker
H.W. Davis
Albert E. Thornton
R. K. Rambo
Lee Agheratt
David Marx
M. Inman
James Dickey, Jr
W. E. Mansfield
Isma Dooly
Bidwell
Five Arrestees Jailed After Raid At Fort McPherson House
Police say five people were arrested Tuesday night in a raid on a house at 391 Luckle Street near Fort McPherson. The suspects include James Rogers, 39, student, and Mary Davis, 33, clerk, all held on blanket charges of disorderly conduct and operating a disorderly house. Tea Butler, 39, motorman, and Mary Thompson, 40, of Smyrna, Ga., were released on bonds. Army equipment and overcoats were found inside the residence, tied to an Army office request regarding alleged stolen gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
James A. Rogers
Luckle Street
Mary Davis
C. Butler
Ira Street
Mary ‘Fhompson
Smyrna
Army
Fort McPherson
de- Ffod
Simons Hits Allied Reparations Talk in Reichstag
Berlin February 1 Foreign Minister von Simons told the Reichstag that allied reparations estimates are absurd and require negotiation based on entente decisions. He said Germany cannot yet participate in the London conference as no invitation has been received and warned against absolute dictation. Communists jeered. others applauded as Simons defended German autonomy and opposed league membership. A cabinet-enlargement proposal to unite parties failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Walter Smons
Simons
London
von Simons
Reichstag
Germany
Piltione
Ven Simons
League of Nations
League
Entents
Weather outlook shows cloudy Georgia midweek
Forecast indicates partly cloudy skies across Georgia with Wednesday and Thursday possibly cooler but little temperature change overall. no strong fronts expected and temperatures near seasonal norms.
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Jackson Raps
Congressional Committee of Organization
Drinkwater
Nate Me
Speers
Claude Monroe
Fordney
Humane Society and
Kiwanian
W. L. Mer Calley
Board of Education
Forrest Adair
Adair
U.S
Support Simons
Birmingham
Clear
Ely
Buffalo
Eldy
Charleston
Eidy
Beaver
Des Moines
P ‘c
Galveston
Lear
He -Moblie
Cldy
Francisco
Louis
Clay
City
Shreveport
Vicksbure
Washingto
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