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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1921

Page

14

Yaarab Temples Aims Large Des Moines Pilgrimage

Vaarab temple plans a major caravan to Des Moines for the Imperial Council Session June 14 to 16. Hlustrious Potentate Henry C, with about 150 nobles and 150 more guests, will travel with four organizations and many ladies. Byron Gonders and Jon Woodall report Des Moines can host, praising Savery Hotel and downtown ease. Potentate Fisher and commander Hamilton promise full temple representation and Iowa hospitality.

Vaarab Imperial Council Des Moines Owa Henry Byron Gonders Dag Molnas Mecca Yaarab Noble Sauders Jon Woodall The Georgia Railroad Yaarab Temple Byron Shring Savery Imperial George E. Hamilton Za Ga Zig Temple Convention Bureau Senegal Shine Claude Fisher Za Ga Zire Temple Mills J. Jolly Jones Za Gafic Paina United Staten Atlanta Potentate Fisher Potentate Mills Hamilton Iowa Yron Joe Dea Moines

Des Moines Faces Sewer Damage After Storm

The city, covering 4 square miles with 717 acres of parks along the Des Moines river, reports widespread sewer damage and washed out streets on Huclid Moreland Orleans Harmon Capital View and neighboring avenues. Officials aim to repair damages quickly while events proceed including a Yaarab temple dance on February 16 and an April 13 ceremony requiring preparations.

Des Moines Naarab Temple Crippled Children’s Hospital Yaarab Temple Druid Hilla Club Huclid Avenue Moreland Avenue Orleans Broyles Harmon Street Capital View

Fruit Endangered By Warm Weather Forecaster Warns

Forecaster C F von Herrmann warns that continued warm weather threatens the Georgia peach crop with blooms and possible later frost. He notes nationwide mild temps, predicts a drop by Thursday morning to check budding. cooler by Thursday night. Wet two days cause widespread damage to roads, sewers, power and telephone lines, with Georgia Railway and Power suffering major losses. Estimate county and city damages reach substantial sums.

C. F. von Herrmann Georgia Mr. von Herrmann von Herrmann Atlanta The Georgia Railway and Power Company Fulton County Power Company East Point Morris Fertilizer Works White Provision Company Whittier Mills South Atlanta Power Company Newnan Wee A. A. Clarke County Public Works

Bond Issue Postponed by Kiwanis Club Action

The municipal bond vote was postponed for a week at the Kiwanis club following Henry Heinz's request to allow directors to review details. A letter to Mayor Key sought legal clarity on the bond commission created by the city council. Charter presentation planned for Cordele Kiwanis next Thursday. Members from Atlanta and Athens clubs featured in proceedings, with humane society and Agnes Scott College Glee club performances noted.

Kiwanis Club Henry Heinz Heing Key Walter Barnwell Robert S. Wessels Kiwanis District of Georgia Cordele Atlanta Kiwanimna Macon Atlanta George Weat R. E. White Atlanta Humane Society Fleetwood Lanier Athens Kiwanis Club Athens Club Atlanta Kiwanians Athens Frank T. Reynolds Agnes Scott College Glee Club L. H. Johnson Johnson Lucile Smith Romola Davis Charlotte Kessler GuHan McAlpine Margaret McLaughlin Sara Matthews Neil Esslinger Caroline Moody Elizabeth Lockhart

LIOFS CLUB HEARS HIRSCH ON UNFAIR TRADE

Harold Hirsch told the Ansley hotel luncheon the federal trade commission has overreached and unfair practices persist. He cited price fixing, misleading goods, fighting brands, and exclusive contracts as aims of large firms, urged truthful advertising and freer competition. The club’s membership surpassed 100, prompting charter steps and an executive meeting Thursday.

Federal Trades Commission Harold Hirsch Ansley

Old Steamship Line Announces North Atlantic Sailings

Royal Mail Steam Packet company plans fortnightly New York to Hamburg sailings starting May 21 with Orbita 15600 tons. Oropesa 14000 tons to follow June 4 and Orduna to sail June 18. Ships call at Cherbourg and Southampton. firm founded in 1839, controls over a million tons of shipping.

Royal Mail Steam Packet Company North Atlantic Orbita New York Orduna Hamburg Cherbourg Southampton Aving Svery Port Font Forth River Christopher Street

Early Decision Asked On Gas Rate Petition

Preston Arkwright and Georgia Railway and Power officials urged the state railroad commission for an immediate advance in gas rates. They requested $2.15 per 1900 cubic feet, arguing the company is financially strapped. The city of Atlanta and several consumers opposed the increase, saying current rate is sufficient and the gas quality inferior. No city representatives attended the Tuesday appeal.

State Railroad Commission Preston Atlanta

Judge Opposes Double Prosecution In Whisky Case

Judge Willam B. Sheppard of the Pensacola federal court denounces trying defendants in both federal and state courts for the same offense. He spoke after Jim Harper pleaded not guilty to removing and concealing whisky while federal charges cited $500 in state fines. The judge warned officers against swearing warrants from state records and imposed a $5 fine. H T Brown pled guilty to distilling, got 60 days and a fine, with Howard Thompson of Galaxville acting for him. W. W. Walter pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition amendment and was fined.

Willam B. Sheppard Pensacola Criminal Division of Federal Court Samuel H. Sibley Sheppard Jim Harper Rockdale County United States Hooper Alexander Bean H. T. Brown

Picket Plan Aimed at Freeing Debs At White House

Socialists announce a Washington protest starting March 4 to secure amnesty for Eugene V Debs and other prisoners. A mass meeting and parade on April 13 14 will mobilize union liberal and suffrage groups for a petition to Congress seeking Debs release. Delegations will then press legislators through to late April.

White House United States Warren G. Harding Socialists of America Eugena V. Debs Samuel M. Castleman Federal Debs Washington Guternor Castleman Congress

Court Confirms Sale of Railroad At Public Auction

Savannah February 8 The sale of the Collins and Beldaville railroad at public outcry last Tuesday for 70000 has been confirmed by Judge Sheppard of the superior court of Tattnall county Georgia Half of the road was bought by L Mercer and Company of Mobile Alabama and half by W A Dubberly and John D Bradley of Glennville Georgia Efforts now are being mag to save the road from being junked

Savannah Collins and Beldaville Yadge Sheppard Superior Court Tattnall County Georgia L. Mercer and Company Mobile Alabama W. A. Dubberly John D. Bradley Glennville

Exquisite Thief and Stolen Loot Sought by Police

Atlanta police seek "the exquisite thief" who entered Hager Simpson Corset Co at 8 North Forsyth and stole hundreds of dollars worth of high end ladies clothing and linens late Monday night or early Tuesday. Detectives believe a female thief acted with possible male helpers, selecting silks gowns crepe de chine underwear silk stockings and related items. No clue to her identity yet.

Atlanta Hager & Simpson Corset Company Forsyth Street

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