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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1921

Page

8

South Republican reorganization plan to be discussed

Washington February 11 Initial steps toward reorganizing the Republican party in the south and fixing delegate bases for future national conventions will be taken at a March 2 subcommittee meeting of the national committee. The full committee meets March 3 on the eve of President Harding’s inauguration.

Dixie Washington South National Committee National Republican Executive Committee Harding Slemp Virginia Earl F. Kingsley Vermont R. P. Howell Nebraska Will H. Hays Blemp Chicago Alabama Arkansas Florda Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas

Germany Sets Reparation Payment Cap At 160000600000 Marks

Berlin February 11 The finance ministry says Germany can pay at most 160000600000 marks covering past payments in cash and goods The Deutsche Zeitung cites a special source The plan would amortize this amount over thirty years The newspaper warns that rejecting the German counter proposal could push Berlin from the London reparations conference and seeks U S arbitration to avert further actions like an invasion of the Ruhr which could threaten the Versailles treaty.

Berlin Associated Press Ministry of Finance Germany Deutsche Zeitung United States Ruhr

Oglethorpe Banquet Honors Hermance Family Tonight

Oglethorpe University hosts a midwinter banquet in the dining hall at 7 30 P M with guests Mr and Mrs Harry Hermance Miss Helena Hermance and Master Hal Hermance donors of Hermance Stadium This will be Mr Hermance’s last public gathering before his trip to Europe A band performance features music by the bar and marks the first college function for the instruments donated by Mrs Lee Ashcraft last year.

Oglethorpe University Harry P. Hermance Helena Hermance Hal Hermance Hermance Stadium Publc Lee Ashcraft

Wizard Edison Turns 74 In Quiet Birthday Plays

United News staffer recalls Thomas Edison as a shy, enthusiastic boy at heart who celebrated his 74th birthday by toying with ideas in a busy lab. He eschews retirement, claiming he would quit only when doctors replace him with a vat of life support. Edison dresses for the party in a brown suit and white flower, then returns to playing and making things with old colleagues.

HY William Slavens Wnutpt United News New York Thomas Edison Wizard Xounister Clemenceau Jos” Cannon Chauncey Depew Edison Firat Tre

Tornado Strikes Houses Near Edie in Georgia

A cyclone near Edie Georgia killed a mother and child and destroyed several small houses and barns. The storm ripped through Vordery Brandon and Brooka Eubanks farms, with a Brandon house catching fire burning the wife and baby of Jack Bunch, a Black man. Henry B. Jones of Hephzibah delivered news in Augusta.

Auguste Barnes Edie Augusta Oconee Vordery Brandon Brooka Eubanks Jack Bunch Henry Jonea Hephzibah Te Oorr

After Cyclone in Sanderaville Dozens Dead and Injured

survivors describe a devastating tornado that leveled forty two homes in Gardner's, with total destruction, mangled bodies, and red Cross nurses tending the injured. A list shows many dead and wounded, including both black and white residents, as Red Cross teams arrive to aid.

Eral Sanderaville Reina Debria RED Cross Lagare Davis Victor Woodward Nell'Meir Wouud Milla Gardner Fierra

Red Cross Chapters Aid Homeless Negroes

Sandersville and Tennille Red Cross chapters mobilized to aid destitute Black residents after the Gardner Oconee cyclone. blankets, mattresses, clothing delivered. 28 known dead, including a white boy. Bodies moved to Tennille and later Oconee for burial. hospital care provided at Rawlings Sanitarium. Local volunteers, nurses from Atlanta, and a tent hospital aided survivors. fundraising suggested to rebuild Oconee school.

Chapman Sandersville Red Cross Tennille Gardner Mila Hennie Frank Orr Hig Oconee Rawlings Atlanta Messrs. Woodward Davia Virginia M. Gibbs Ndersville Ocsnee Toomshoro

Lumber Firm Aids Tornado Victims As Town Rebuilds

The Oconee Cleveland Lumber Company and local physicians rushed to Gardner after a devastating tornado. Bennie Orr died from a fractured skull, while others were injured. several families lost members. The firm plans immediate rebuilding of employee homes and aid for the injured and bereaved as the community opens temporary shelters and restarts the school. Local doctors from Tennille and Sandersville assisted, and the Red Cross provided crucial relief. The company notes the disruption, but expressions commitment to rapid reconstruction and support for affected families.

George, Lord Gertrude Jolly Mation Hodgan Hadge Bennie Frank Orr Gardner J. R. Bertlett D. E McMaster Joiner W. C. Troutman Tennille D. J. Newsomer Fred Rawlines Sandersville Dr. Dent Lumber Company Nurges Rawlings Sanderaville Oconee Central of Washington County Oconee Cleveland Lumber Company Monay. Lumber Company Constitution Hed Cross

Tornado Claims Deaths in Washington County Scattering Homes

The Cleveland Oconee Lumber company, with about 150 workers, owned forty two of the houses occupied by both negro and white residents. Funeral costs for many of the dead will be borne by the county. burial plans and a large funeral are expected Saturday as the community mourns.

Tering Cleveland-Oconee Lumber Company Nagross Washington

Atlanta Man Fined for Whisky Possession in Prohibition Case

A. T. Strickland of Atlanta pleaded guilty in U S district court to possessing 26 gallons of whisky and was fined 150 dollars by Judge William B. Sheppard. Fellow Fulton County resident S E Aiken also pleaded guilty and was fined 100 dollars, while Harry Davis of Griffin received 25 dollars for the same offense.

A. T. Strickland Atlanta United States District Court William B. Sheppard Prohibition Strickland S. E. Aiken Fulton County Tudge Sheppard Harry Davis Griffin Sheppard

Colonel Royce Visits Atlanta on Drive to Florida

Colonel J. C. Royea of the Hollas Royes Automobile Co of England was in Atlanta Thursday en route to Florida. Noon Hudson, who met him at the New York auto show, hosted him and led him to notable spots. Royce met Walter Candler at his home and praised the revived auto trade and the Rolls Royce American branch progress in Springfield, Massachusetts.

J. C.royea Holla- Royes Automobile Company England Atlanta Florida Hudson New York Royce Walter Candler Rolls-Royce Company Springfield Mags

Urges Purchase Farm Loan Bonds

Washington February 11 the appropriation bill to authorize the secretary of the treasury to purchase 100000000 of federal farm loan bonds to provide credits for farmers pending the supreme court decision on constitutionality was adopted by the senate. The bill awaits house approval.

James A. Hollomon Washington Secretary of the Treasury Supreme Court Senate House W. J. Harris Federal Farm Loan Board Senate Appropriations Sanator Harris Land Banka

Two fine clear days for Atlanta forecasted

Forecaster C. F. von Herrmann predicted two fine, clear days for Atlanta and surrounding areas after a Thursday tornado in southern Georgia. Saturday and Sunday temperatures were expected near 40 degrees, with mild, bearable conditions overall.

Atlanta C. F. von Herrmann

Harding to Fill Foreign Posts

President-elect Harding plans rapid turnover of top overseas posts. Francis Burton Harrison and Hut H. Wallace seek early resignations to return home. John W Davis, Chester Harding, and J. Morrow slated for interim leadership as replacements are sought without clear selections.

Robert J. Bender W York Pines Anal Zone United States England United Bassador France Accratia Harding Chester Harding Panama Canal Zone United J. Morrow Sone Army Francis Burton Harrison Philippines Harrigson Fifth Avenue Congress Davis John W Davis Court of St. James Wilson Department of Justce Diplomatic Service Tatum Teri of Stetson, Jennings and Russsell New York J. P. Morgan and Company Paris Huth C. Wallace U. S Washington Wallace Tacoma

Political speculation on Panama Canal Zone post and possible governors

The text discusses potential candidates for the governor-general of the Philippines and the Panama Canal Zone post, noting Wood and Harrison as likely figures and suggesting Goethals is commonly considered though unlikely to take a political office due to his construction business. It highlights how politicians foresee rewards and cabinet dynamics, with Goethals’ reluctance due to private enterprise.

Philippines Wood Herding Harrison Panama Canal Zone General Goethals Goethals

Eight Years of Indigestion Relief From Priest Powder

Mrs Elias W Ury of Lawre York County Pa writes Priest Drug Co Bangor Maine thanking them for Priest s Indigestion Powder which gave relief after eight years of stomach torture and inability to sleep. She plans to reorder and notes samples are sent free and to mention the paper read. For sale by druggists or orders from Priest Drug Co Bangor Maine. Jacobs Pharmacy Co stores carry it.

Elias W. Ury Lawre York County Priest Drug Co Bangor Maine Priest Jacobs’ Phar‘arv Co

Bible Pictures Presented Sunday at Inman Park Church

Dr A F Futterer of Australia will lecture while illuminative cyoe graphic Bible pictures are shown at Inman Park Presbyterian Church Sunday evening at 7 30. The method hinges on the eye gate and has drawn attention in New Zealand where 4391 apiaries represent over 30000 bee colonies.

A. F. Futterer Australia Inman Park Presbyterian Church Futterer New Zealand

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