Pershing Warns Against Unilateral Disarmament
General John J. Pershing told the House naval committee that the United States should keep a strong army and navy until an international disarmament agreement is reached. He favored global talks but warned France and Great Britain may resist reductions until Germany’s obligations are met and peaceful conditions return. He urged leadership by the United States in such discussions, warning that failure could threaten civilization.
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Jonn Gleissner
Washington
America
John J. Pershing
Pershing
House Committee
Wershing
France
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
Per- Ahing
Europe
United States
Appropriations Committee
House
Navy
Daniels
General Board of the Navy
Marine Corps
Elevator Worker Crushed to Death in City Building
Claude Gladstone Lee aged 19 of 52 Park Avenue was killed when an elevator he operated at the Transportation Building crushed him between the first and second basements after discharging a passenger. He was last seen conversing with his brother, the engineer, before the fall. Survived by a large family including parents, five brothers, and six sisters.
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Claude Gladstone Lee
Park Avenue
C. B. Lee
Lee
J. B. Grant
Z. W. Lee
Lithonia
C. J. Lee
Opal Lee
Howard Lee
Harvey J. Lee
George Lee
W. I. Watson
W. Hy Robinson
Corinna Lee
Mildred Lee
Misa Elizabeth Lee
Afanty
Facing Long Term Manor Thinks Only Of His Young Wife
Mrs Sam J Manor, once Man teen Stover, stood with attorneys and prison officials in Fulton county tower as bond of 5000 was posted after her indictment as an accomplice to her husband and two men charged in a fur robbery. Major Manor confessed and received five to ten years in the chain gang. Fearnaught was captured in Indianapolis and is alleged to have held the gun while Manor took the fur goods.
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Sam J. Manor
Manteen Stover
Fulton County
E. H. Moore
Carl. K. Fearnaught
J. Pries
Central Avenue
Greenville
Major
Manor
Fearnaught
Indianapolis
Tariff Bill Fated by Senate Cloture Failure Blame Shifts
Washington dateline reports the emergency tariff bill doomed as cloture failed 36 to 35 with 23 R and 9 D for and 7 R and 28 D against. Democratic leaders argued Republicans forced the matter while optimism fades for a late vote or pocket veto. James A. Hollomox and Lowell MelLet note the narrow defeat and political maneuvering.
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James A. Hollomox
Washington
Senate
McCumber
North Dakota
Lowell Mellet
United News
Borah
Celt
Gronna
Johnson
California
Keyes
la Follette
Townsend
Ashurst
Henderson
South Dakota
Jones
New Mexico
Kendrick
Myers
Ransdell
Sheppard
Smith
Georgias
Plot to Sell Counterfeit Street Car Ticket Books In Atlanta
Georgia Railway and Power officials admit an organized plot to issue counterfeit street car ticket books in Atlanta. About 200 books were found and destroyed, around 50 entered circulation. printers believed outside Atlanta. Detective Greer plans arrests as he probes printer location and suspects.
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Atlanta
Georgia Railway and Power Company
W. T. Gleer
Adams Detective Agency
Butt
Fity
Greer
Aulanta
Democratic Party Reorganizes National Committee in Washington
George White announces a new executive committee to meet February 17 in Washington to reorganize the Democratic Party machinery. The panel includes six women among members from states such as Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, and Missouri. Wilbur W. Marsh to be treasurer and G Hoffman secretary, all with ex-officio status.
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Washington
George White
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Party
Sondera
W. T. Sanders
Athens
Homer
Cummings
Stamford
Julia Hamilton Briscoe
Hagerstown
William F. Connoly
Detroit
Mich
J. Bruce Kremer
Butte, Mont
Angus ‘W. McLean
Lumberton
N. C
Norman E. Mack
Buffalo
Mia. Bernice &. Pyke
Cleveland
D. A. McDougal
Sapulpa
Oklaoia
Imerely
Council of the Executive Committee
National Committee
Suspect jailed after Harper Printing blaze
Fire at Harper Printing Company 188 A Whitehall Street is believed incendiary. P C Kendrick 41 a pressman of 299 Whitehall Street is held on suspicion after officers J D Wood and J W Mashburn arrest him. Fire confined to basement caused about 2100 in paper stock damage. Company says business will continue.
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Harper Printing Company
Whitehall Street
P. C. Kendrick
Pressman
J.D. Wood
J. W. Mashurn
Kendrick
George H. Boynton
Georgia Children’s Home seeks $40 000 fund boost
An Atlanta meeting of 100+ citizens unanimously elected William Candier as chair and endorsed a $40,000 maintenance fund to expand the Georgia Children’s Home Society. Marcus Fagg praised the program, urging state-wide support, noting Florida’s similar drive raised $126,000 and placed 1,500 children.
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Georgia Children’s Home Society
William Candler
Atlanta
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Marcus C Fagg
National Children's Home and Welfare Society
Florida
Blackburn
Burr Blackburn
State Board of Public Welfare
Georgia Society
Robert B McCord
Society
Georgia
Joseph B Cumming, Jr
Augusta
All City
Etter Hopkins
Candier
Fu- Uan
Chamber of Commerce
Fage
Jacksonville
Children's Home Society
Seciehien
Cat nurse rats found in bank cupboard in Richmond
Richmond reports a cat living in the First National Bank building was found nursing three infant rats in a cupboard. The discovery was made by night engineer John Scheerer.
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Richmond
First National Bank
John Scheerer
Nude posing debate at divorce hearing for Gilchrist
Mrs Mae Charlotte Gilchrist seeks divorce from poet Lawrence Case Gilchrist. Attorneys probe whether exposure of a nude model to art students affects the case. Witnesses discuss motives with some jurors excused for family reasons.
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Mae Charlotte Gilchrist
Lawrence Case Gilchrist
Wiliam E. Godley
Atlanta Realty Board Indorses Big Bond Issue
The Atlanta Real Estate board backed the municipal bond issue of 8,850,000 at a Capital City Club luncheon. It urged safeguarding funds via a bond commission to be formed of prominent Atlantans and discussed suit against an emergency tax levy. The board unanimously supported bonds, with one dissent on the commission wording. A campaign plan and canvassing efforts were also outlined by community groups.
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Atlanta Real Estate Board
Capital City Club
Atlanta
Moreland
Parent- Teacher Association
Mre
J. H. Hale
Forrest Adair
Albert 8
Otis
Key
Mr. Otts
Adair
Scott
Classified Want Ad Invitation for The Constitution
An invitation to place want ads in The Constitution classified columns. The piece urges readers to broadcast their needs to the large daily readership by bringing, phoning, or requesting an ad be sent for, emphasizing public notice through the newspaper's want column.
Dawes Refuses Public Office Amid War Debates
Washington reports former American army procurement chief Charles C. Dawes testifying before the House war investigate committee. He denies political motives behind criticism of war efforts, denounces the current federal system, and rebuts charges over wartime waste and French liquidation deals. He reiterates he will not join Harding's cabinet.
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Washington
Charles C. Dawes
Chicago
France
House
Dawes
Harding
Board Members Chip In to Send Check to Widow
Fulton county commissioners pass a rule denying unauthorized expense bills while quietly covering Mrs Simmons. A forged check and a later bill led to a $15 repayment to Mrs Simmons after the board approved the authorizing fund transfer, offsetting prior costs. Old cases show the board’s contrast between duty and sympathy and a taxpayer funded settlement.
Fulton County Courts Face Tax Hikes and Cash Scrutiny
Fulton commissioners refuse to pay unauthorized bills for returning law violators and adopt a double taxation plan for delinquent property. A new amusements tax hikes picture houses while vaudeville rates stay, as courthouse cost controls and audits expand. Aims include cutting county expenses, repaying an $800000 debt, and potential 1922 tax rate reductions. Local residents face stricter funding requests for Piedmont park and public works, with reports of widespread tax dodging under review.
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Fulton
Fulton County
J. Osccar Malls
E E Pomeroy
Public Buildings Committee
Bita
Finance Committee
Milftia
Piedmont Park
North Boulevard
Sa Iea
Weather forecast for Georgia and Washington state
The report notes fair conditions with a warmer trend Friday after Thursday and Friday.
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Washington
Georgia
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