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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1921
Page
7
Senator Borah criticizes British foreign officers, praising the American press for its open and courageous handling of the German indemnity question. The remark reflects strong U S media defiance on Germany related issues.
Senators discuss European debt forgiveness and the risk of war between the United States and Great Britain. They caution against censorship, urge recovery over destruction, and note growing American concern as European policies shift. Key figures include Berah Moses New Hitchcock and unnamed British authorities.
The article voices suspicion about international disarmament moves. It argues Britain and its people should resist forced surrender of resources and criticizes impractical universal disarmament schemes. It notes many voices favoring agreements but questions sincerity and feasibility.
Sir Philip Gibbs writes from Washington that an official British statement to correspondents on Anglo American relations could spark unnecessary hostility. He argues the public should not fear a war, praising friendship and common sense, and urging calm over sensational claims.
A speaker warned that Anglo American tension could push both nations toward war, warning it would be a calamity for the world. He argued broader causes underlie disputes and pressed editors to gauge American sentiment on English relations and future peace.
A speaker described wartime debt policy between Britain and the United States as a prolongation of wartime terms. He cited aid from France, noted one formal document from Britain, and said Austen Chamberlain faced American furore over debt cancellations. Lord Chalmers planned to visit the U.S. as Geddes sails after conference ends.
Washington February 7 Investigation of West Virginia coal mining troubles was proposed in a resolution by Senator Johnson Republican California. Senator Kenyon questioned the move noting no action this session. Johnson agreed to have the cost study by a subcommittee. The proposal seeks to probe conditions in Mingo Logan McDowell and other fields to assess federal troop needs and the impact on constitutional rights postal facilities and lawful union activity.
The tank steamer Hewitt of Union Sulphur, 5898 gross tons, built in 2014, left Sabine Texas January 20 bound for Boston with 42 crew and a sulphur cargo. Radio searches fail. Atlantic City sighting rumors denied by owners. ship’s course from Sabine to Boston would take eight days. Captain H J Hansen commanded. crew signed on at Portland Maine.
Robbers blew the vault door at the Bank of Sussex Wakefield Virginia and escaped in an automobile with liberty bonds and war savings stamps valued at $20,000. They also took fonds stamps and order blanks from the Wakefield post office. The raid occurred around 2 am but was discovered after daybreak.
Washington reports Representative Mondell of Wyoming urges an international agreement to abolish armaments to avert bankruptcy for major nations. He argues the United States must lead in reducing war spending, condemning plans like Secretary Daniels' navy program and noting Japan's parallel but constrained naval build.
Columbus Ga February 7 Police arrested negro George Walker at his home as a suspect in the slaying of police officer W G Pate on Saturday night. A delivery boy linked to the case says the wheel thief was black and shorter than Walker. Another suspect, Cleveland Edwards, 25, was later arrested in Americus Ga for the same shooting. He says he heard of the incident but denies personal knowledge of the crime.
Napoleon Garrett, Taylor county farmer, charged with killing internal revenue officer R W Jackson weeks ago, was moved to Columbus to stand trial at the next U S district court term. He had suffered a shoulder wound that left him weak and partially paralyzed, but his condition improved enough to allow transfer.
Summerville Ga February 7 Clint Mathis 24 was arrested in Marion North Carolina in connection with the disappearance of rural mail carrier Lewis E Kinsey last week. An officer left to bring Mathis back. Mathis denies knowledge of Kinsey's whereabouts and was the last man seen with the carrier.
An advertisement promotes Dr Blosser's Remedy a herbal medicated smoke for catarrh asthma and frequent colds. It claims the smoke reaches head nose throat and lungs without cubebs or tobacco and is safe for women and children. A 20 cigarette trial pack costs 35 cents with a mail order option from The Blosser Co Atlanta Ga.
A report mentions a disappearance on January 25 with ongoing efforts to locate the body. It notes a court ruling affecting a cookery authority during the anchovy sprat case, while Beaton remains in good standing. Chicago grain elevators are stated to hold over 50,000,000 bushels.
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