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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1921
Page
13
A plan by the bond organization committee led by Frank M Inman and Mrs Samuel Lumpkin targets public school children to urge parents to register, vote for bonds, and participate in Atlanta development. About 25 000 students would reach homes to foster citizenship and support for the funding program.
The Constitution warns that planned amnesty demonstrations and picketing of the White House to free Debs and other so called politicals are dangerous and harmful to the amnesty cause. Public sentiment opposes coercive acts against the government, and such tactics risk undermining the very aims supporters seek.
A temperate opinion argues President Wilson denied clemency to Debs and others, urging cases be judged on merit through open justice. It asserts Harding cannot be bluffed or coerced into backing a policy he regards as wrong.
A critical piece questions Atlanta officials after a notorious swindler linked to bank robberies vanished from a detective station with an attorney present. The writer calls for reform of the system to prevent repeat releases and protect public safety. It also includes local editorial notes urging readers to act, invest, and support early prosperity.
A brief column by Frank Stanton titled Just From Georgia offers observations on events and people in the state. The piece reflects a district voice with local color and timely political or social motifs common to Georgian reporting.
A patchwork of verse and commentary threads through regional papers. A rainy day lament echoes in a folk style about life, hope, and rest, while critics joke about literature’s pay and fund new ventures. Poems and sagas from Poetry and local notices mix with editorials on cabinet portfolios and sermons.
A Concord Georgia reader urges farmers to shift from cotton to fruit and nut cultivation. Citing profitable Georgia orchards, the letter notes pecan and peach trees as strong earners, with examples of high yields from single trees and groves. Planting can begin this winter, with gradual expansion over years.
Washington reports on notable southern congressmen leaving or aiming to leave after long service. Leonidas Dunlap Robinson voluntarily steps from Congress to private life in North Carolina. John H. Small may run at large for an at-large seat amid apportionment. Cordell Hull, John A. Moon, S Hubert Dent Jr, Ezekiel Candler all lost reelection bids or retirement plans, with Hull and Dent planning Europe and return to legal practice, Moon ill and hoped for recovery, Candler returning to Mississippi law.
A Rostrum of show business tales from New York with tall, dashing actors and high wine." A married actor recounts a near third marriage, a late-night Jersey City run for a license, and a comic misread wedding timetable. Chaplin lampoons Caruso with wit at the Met. Frankie Batley’s testimonial and Weber and Fields plans cap the piece in lively gossip tone.
At the fifteenth naval meeting of the Anti Tuberculosis association to be held at Hollson hall today at 4 o clock a program of reports and demonstrations will be presented. Hugh M. Wiles will give the work report for 1920 and Mrs. Beaumont Davison will present the educational report. Miss Myra Graves will speak on cooperation with public schools. Dorothy Collier will discuss health crusade work in her grade. Dr N M Ow Sashy will discuss mental hygiene. Dr Aven will present the medical report assisted by Mrs James Whitton and Mrs Charles Chalmers. R A Magil will read the finance report. Fr Henry Alford Porter presides.
Ararat Grotto's new band led by Clint Barber will debut at Friday night ceremonial session in the Grotto hall Forsyth building with Monarch McDuffie presiding. A luncheon Thursday at Piedmont hotel forms a joint ceremonial planning session with Nocam Grotto Macon for a March Atlanta gathering of Grotto officers.
The census bureau reports Tulsa Oklahoma's Negro population at 8,442 for February 9, with an increase of 6,482 people or 330.9 percent. The white population reaches 63,420 in 1920, up 47,422 or 23.6 percent.
A Clayton reader denounces Robert B. McCord's plea for laws to fund unmarried mothers and their illegitimate children. She calls for fathers to support their offspring, urges stronger prohibition, and argues against maternity homes, urging moral renewal and Christian virtue in Georgia.
On a rainy day oil on wet pavement forms a colorful patch showing deep blue in the center and straw colors at the edges due to interference. The effect arises from varying film thickness for oil and oxide, illustrating light interference and enabling a method to gauge Betelgeuse's diameter, though viewed as a point by the naked eye.
A column advocates modern homes with five to fifteen rooms and a gym adjoining a shower bath. It argues for clean living over ornate bathtubs, suggesting a gym corner for modest exercise. Letters from readers support keeping exercise for older adults, noting risks of arterial hardening and advising gradual activity. The piece promotes home gyms as a healthier alternative to traditional bathing rituals.
Augusta Georgia February 9. With two of Augusta twelve brick manufacturing plants already back in operation after a four month shutdown officials from several firms say they will begin to restart during March. The plan is to provide employment for several hundred men.
Birmingham report shows near total turnout collapse with no returns withheld as ballots sat. Officials await the official canvass by the coalition committee in two weeks to determine if amendments on highway bonds and voter eligibility were adopted or rejected.
The Butter Street Y M C A boys department will host its first father and son banquet February 21. With over 600 members, the event stands as the month’s main feature. A men’s meeting is set for Sunday at 3:30 in the assembly room.
Maynard Ramsey, attorney for backers, says a 2800-room sanitarium will rise on 4000 acres near Jacksonville Florida at a total cost of 20 million dollars. The water front site spans about four miles and includes golf and tennis facilities, outdoor athletic areas, and docking space for private yachts. He adds northern and eastern interests back the project.
In LaGrange Georgia February 9 a colored citizen exclaimed at a public moonshine raid to seize 40 rations of corn liquor. Chief F T Reid poured the liquor into the sewer in front of the station as a crowd gathered to witness the event at the Dive on Whitesville street.
President Wilson plans rest after retirement from Dublin life next month but will stay active in public affairs. Secretary Joseph Tumulty said Wilson will avoid direct political involvement to avoid embarrassment for the Harding administration while remaining accessible to reporters through Tumulty and will attend events and commute by automobile daily.
LaGrange Ga February 9 Special Kiwanians held an initiation ceremony for two new members Dr E C Thomas city physician and George W Dix manager LaGrange Ice and Fuel company. Hooded in black and linked they paraded from Kiwanis rooms on Church street to the Community house of the International Cotton Mills amid excitement and amusement.
Chicago February 9 the United States railroad board today announced a decision that it is the duty of the Confederation of Railroad Workers to handle grievances of its members thousands of railroad employees nationwide will be affected by the ruling officials called it one of the most important and far reaching decisions handed down by the board
Washington reports the Republican majority of the House Ways and Means Committee has nearly finished its tariff bill plan. Fordney will convene all Republican members to draft the bill, with minority members kept outside until printing and final votes. The measure is slated for early introduction in the extra session to be called by President-elect Harding.
Savannah Ga February 9 Special Two hundred and thirty million dollars of business passed through the port of Savannah during the past year customs house figures show Total port value 176493857 imports 51817064 January last year was the peak month with shipments over 53 million Duty free imports totaled 19865468 Imports on which duties were paid 32151596 Cost of customs collection at Savannah was about one and a half cents per dollar received by the government.
Two black cottages were dynamited in South Jacksonville early today with no deaths. A resident named Bill Bell survived a blast at his three room home as a vacant dwelling also exploded. Warnings under doors bearing KK K symbols prompted fears of further harm to Black residents. officials deny Klux Klux Klan involvement. Police and sheriff seek clues.
New York February 9 Existing prices and wage scales of the United States Steel Corporation are to continue, announced by Judge Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the board, after a conference with newspapermen. He denied plans to cut prices or reduce wages, noting prices had dropped twice since the war and that the March 1919 quotation remains. He blamed taxes and government delays in paying rail obligations for slow improvements in business outlook.
Pleas of guilty were entered before Judge Irwin on Tuesday morning by several offenders charged with liquor law violations. A distilling outfit was found last Saturday at a southern county residence by Sheriff Graham and deputies. Byron Fuller appeared before the judge claiming ownership of the still and was fined 350 dollars. Other defendants received fines from 190 to 500 dollars as Sheriff Graham continues active duty since taking office this year.
Roanoke Virginia February 9 Information reached here that L Johnson formerly president of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company died in DeLand Florida this morning after a brief illness Johnson retired January 1 with other long serving officials and went to Florida for the winter noting his tenure and departure from the railroad company.
Fort Myers Florida February 9 J in Jackson aged 70 a wealthy retired businessman of Aberdeen dropped dead in the breakfast room of a local hotel today from heart failure Mr Jackson accompanied by his wife came here a few weeks ago for the winter season
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