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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1921
Page
4
Lawrenceville DL February 7 Eight persons dead and another fatally injured after a nitroglycerine can exploded at a crossroads school two miles west of town during noon recess One boy unaware of the explosive tossed it to a companion causing the blast Teacher Emmett Bunyan and eight boys were thrown about fifty feet.
Boys aged 12 to 16 were killed when an explosive left in oil field area near the schoolhouse detonated. Girls nearby were knocked down and stunned but not seriously hurt. Lawrence County officials believe nitroglycerine used for shooting wells caused the blast.
Jackson Mississippi February 2 Chancellor Stricker denied a motion by attorneys for fire insurance companies in anti trust suits to quash the revenue agent's petition for appointment of a receiver for the companies. A decision on the petition was pending as the case may go to higher courts. If granted, the receiver would take over the Mississippi fire insurance business and the insurers would appeal. The revenue agent alleged insurers failed to subject funds to garnishment by diverting policies owed by state agents.
The city’s theaters feature Cecil B. DeMille’s Forbidden Fruit at the Howard with a gala program, plus vaudeville acts at Loew’s Grand and Keith’s Lyric. Other venues present Dangerous Business with Constance Talmadge, An Amateur Devil at Forsyth, and varied screen features, musical novelties, and travelogues amid busy week-long showings.
The notice touts a Rialto Theatre screening described as thrilling and unusual, with Clayton starring in the feature as the crown jewel of the program. The copy hints at a vivid, dramatic presentation likely to provoke strong reactions from audiences.
Atlanta readers are treated to Beadwork queenly costumes in Sing of Rosande and a two play double bill at Tudor theatre. Miss Clayton embodies a Jekyll and Hyde daughter torn by bright stone craving while Eve de Merin and Richard Bedell pursue a fate driven romance on Trumpet Island with a dramatic rescue and ultimate happiness. Gouverneur Morris’s tale blends tragedy and humor to ending satisfaction.
Williamson W Va February 7 Hope rose among those interested in the Matewan battle trial that testimony would start tomorrow afternoon in the Mingo circuit court A tentative panel of 20 jurors was chosen and the lengthy process to remove the talesmen begins to form a jury by 12 to hear the case of 21 men charged with killing Detective A C Felts The last selected juror Jack Hampton faced questions about his arrest for riding a freight train and claimed he rode to answer jury summons Judge Bailey ruled on the admissibility of such questioning and noted Hampton had the right to ride the freight if not caught by authorities
General John J. Pershing told Representative Flood that critics of the American expeditionary force have been fully answered by competent witnesses and that there is no need to waste further time. He declined an invitation to appear, adding he would respond to a committee summons but sees no reason to address already routed allegations.
In Tushumbia Alabama February 7 thirteen men indicted for murder in the January 22 killing of Prohibition Officer Don Stephenson. Four others were convicted and given long terms and to be held for federal trial. Judge Almon sentenced Hamp Kirby and Will Holmes to life in state prison. Sid Kirby and Jake Smith received twenty and thirty years respectively. Holmes offered no explanation.
Paul Warwick praises The Marcus Show of 1920 in Atlanta for timely spectacle despite rain. The review highlights strong casting, vivid costumes, Mil Marion’s snake dance, Abbate and Sacks as standout comedians, and elaborate staging echoing Jules Verne and Chambered Nautilus. Observes clean entertainment with high audience enthusiasm.
Neal McDougal alias Clifton Murray a leading county con man was arrested by Chicago detectives on a tip from Atlanta authorities for fugitive extradition. Atlanta Solicitor General Boykin seeks McDougal in the banco gang case and Chief Beavers will file requisition papers with Governor Dorsey while plans to bring him back to Georgia proceed.
Rev Bascom Anthony pastor of Vineville Methodist Church was elected president of the Macon Ministerial Association in a February meeting. Rev Oliver Hart of Christ Episcopal Church became vice president, and J A McCloud of St James Episcopal Church was named secretary. A racial relations committee was formed to work with the Colored Ministerial Association on better testing between the races. Three Macon Methodist churches announced they would take up collections next Sunday.
One line of rates and classifications explains how ads are inserted with cash in advance and lists sections like For Rent Rooms and Wanted boards. It notes telephone processing for some ads, discontinuance rules, and rewards notices for missing items and stolen cars. It includes moving ads and local services with contact details and short notices.
Automobile Underwriters Detective Bureau in Atlanta offers rewards of 50 to 60 dollars for arrests and convictions of thieves who stole several touring cars including a 1020 Buick, a 1020 Maxwell, a 1920 Buick, a 1919 Dodge, and a 1920 Dodge from various locations in February and January. Notices list frame and motor numbers, license numbers, dates, and contact address at 401 Hurt Building. A separate stray dog notice mentions a Beil stray found February 6 at 110 Electric Avenue with a $5 reward.
Mixed help wanted ads seek male and female workers across many trades. Listings include barber assistants, office assistants, mechanics, clerks, stenographers, cooks, nurses, salespeople, and drivers. Employers offer daily or weekly pay, training, or commissions. apply at specified local addresses and departments.
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