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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1921

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Mob Threatens Augusta Police Station After Fatal Shooting

Wichita Kans February 13 Mob threatens attack on Augusta police station after the probable fatal shooting of Charles Forman an oil field worker by a plain clothes officer. The mob gathers across the street and no dispersal effort is made while Butler county officers are summoned and Governor Allen is asked to call national guard units.

Wichita Kans Poice Station Charles Forman Everett Forman Augusta Butler County Allen National Guard

Seventy Per Cent Of Rise in Prices Has Been Cancelled

Bradstreet's index as of February 1, 1921 stood at 12398.9, down 2.3 percent from January and 40.7 percent from February 1, 1920, though 40 percent higher than August 1, 1914. The decline reflects January activity following declines in prior months, indicating about 7 percent of the earlier rise from August 1, 1914, to February 1, 1921 has been canceled since then.

Bradstreet

Emmett Kilpatrick Sings From Moscow Prison Hunger Plea

Emmett Kilpatrick of Uniontown Alabama Red Cross worker held by Russians in Moscow writes he is alive and hungry requesting food from the Red Cross as he endures prison conditions. He mentions a former Polish front association and hopes Uncle Sam intercedes for his release with support from Alabama lawmakers.

Mobile Ala Emmett Kilpatrick Uniontown Red Cross Moscow D. C. Kilpatrick Kilpatrick Young Kilpatrick Ising Alabama United States Secretary of State Uncle Sam Dr. Kilpatrick Congress

Republicans Begin Check of Faith Of Office-Holders

United News reports a five member committee led by B G R Humphries and including former Senator Marion Butler surveys political faith of appointees in Washington. Civil service posts may see promotions or party-driven removals as districts report to local groups. The survey aims to finish before March 3 and be sent to national chairman Hays for Harding.

SY Lowell Mellect United News Washington B. G. R. Humphries Marlon Butter North Carolina United States Civil Service Republican National Committee Hays Harding

One Hour's Interlude Then Talking Child Resumes Conversation

Chicago on February 13 Miriam ubn an eight year old girl and victim of four strange fits baffled physicians today slept silently for one hour after a period of incessant talking that began over a week ago. After the nap she resumed speaking and doctors declared hope of cure vanished while her talk continued.

Chicago Miriam Ubn

Torrent of Photographs in Contest Deciding Next Star

The article describes a dramatic wave of submitted photographs for a cinema talent contest tied to Thomas H Ince. Willard Patterson at the Criterion Screen tests readers’ favorite entrants as the competition accelerates this week. Florence Vidor and Livingstone are highlighted in the “Lying Lips” pairing as Ince's find prospects.

Constitution-Ince Willard Patterson Critection Ralaons Patterson Sricane Criterion Ince Trica America Ang Hei Fiim Florence Vidor Livingstone Thomas H. Ince

Eleventh Ward Citizens to Vote on Bonds Tonight

Eleventh Ward citizens meet at East Atlanta school at 7 30 tonight to discuss bond plans for a new school on South Whiteford avenue and the removal of the city stockade. A joint meeting of men’s and women’s advisory committees is set for 3 30 Tuesday at city hall. The campaign aims to register voters and build the school, with about 400 local grammar pupils overflowed from nearby schools. The bond commission, named by Mayor Key, comprises sixteen progressive citizens and will oversee fund disbursement with safeguards.

Atlanta Eleventh ,Ward East Atlanta City Hall South Whiteford Avenue Eleventh Ward Improvement Club Whiteford Avenue East Fair Street DeKalb‘ Avenue City - Limita Moreland Avenue Samuel Lumpkin Brank Inman Srk Womel Haeder T. T. Sto Veng Key Audi Board’ of Education

Right of Way Given Tariff Bill in Senate

Washington February 13 with fifteen working days left before adjournment Congress faces a slow session as no regular appropriation bills have been enacted. The emergency tariff bill appears set to pass and could unlock money measures. Senate expects a calendar vote on bills for passage and a Tuesday or Wednesday decision on the tariff. House aims to push naval and fortifications appropriations early this week to clear the path for further legislation and conference reports. A dozen appropriation bills await Senate action amid debate over naval construction and cost reductions.

Washington Congress Senate Fordiey Beieve House

Job Gone Old Man Commits Death by Poison

George Washington Brock, 65, of 15 Berean Avenue, ended his life Sunday morning by taking poison, according to the coroner's inquest verdict. Brock, longtime Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills employee, had recently faced business depression and layoffs that left him despondent. the inquest was held at 3 o'clock in Denehoo and Baremore chapel.

George Wasington Brock Berean Avenue Denehoo Baremore Brock Fulton. Bag and Cotton

Judge Landis faces Dial over bank teller embezzlement case

James R. Catlin of Ottawa banks defends pay levels for a 19 year old teller amid debate on judge Landis remarks. Senator Dial calls the Landis stance Bolshevik and criticizes sentencing delays while urging accountability of bank directors and payroll practices involving cotton mills.

James Ottawa Ill Landis Penius Dial Wena Didh James R. Catlin National City Bank Franeia J. Caray Catlin Rhany Jalneay

Denial of Democratic Committee Petition Ties to 1924 Nomination

Washington reports former interstate commerce commissioner Robert W. Woolley denied that Democratic National Committee members petitioning Chairman George White to convene the full committee sought to nominate a specific candidate for president. He said the petition shows diverse former supporters of the three leaders and that several admirers of McAdoo disapprove of a meeting at this time. The aim, he stated, is prompt organization to serve the people and democratic principles.

Washington Robert W. Woolley Interstate Commerce Democratic National Committee George White Woolley White San Francisco William G. McAdoo National Committee

Georgia bankers urge cautious outlook for coming year

Waverly Hall Georgia February 1 Special Large business leaders in Georgia urged extreme caution in handling credit and finances to seize opportunities next year. J Frizzell president of the Country Bankers Association of Georgia and the Georgia Bankers Association called for conservative planning as a joint Macon convention March 22 23 and 24 discusses key policies. He warned pessimism hurts growth and emphasized normal buying and price adjustments to current supply and demand.

Waverly Hall Georgia Georgia Bankers’ , Association Macon Nea Thace Pase

Profiteer Charge Made On Wirtime Fuel Distributor

Chattanooga Tenn February 18. Charges by S B Defrase manager of Chattanooga Gas Co in case against Chattanooga Coke and Gas Co over contract validity. Case involves gas supply terms and alleged overproduction and delivery commitments. Witness Garvin oversees fuel distribution under Garfield administration.

Chattanooga, Tenn S. B. Defrase Chattanooga Gas’ Company Chattanooga Coka‘and Gas- Company Chat‘tancoka Ges

Adoption Scandal In Atlanta Involves Mrs Eva Swain

Mrs Eva May Swain admitted to adopting numerous children as her own with aid from her mother in Atlanta, while husband Willis Swain believed the children to be his. The Mitchell Hospital in Atlanta is named in connection with the babies, including twins and triplets, with authorities still tracing parentage and birth records amid inquiries by the Georgia board of public welfare in Jacksonville.

Dorothy Dalton Louise Glaum Chozen Stata Ince Eva May Swain Alice South Galrgia Board of Public Welfare Jacksonville St. Mary’s' Maternity Hospital M.T. Mitchell Atlanta Dia Swatus Mitchell South Batite Fior Misa Rhoda’ Kaufman Swain Aylanta Mitchell's Hospital Mitchell Hospital Meishbors Gouth Iéta Arens

Wage Reduction Hearing On Chicago Rail Row

A two day hearing on wage cuts and railroad rules faced postponements as the A B and A line in Atlanta Birmingham and Atlanta prepared to resume talks in Chicago. Union officials say wage cuts are essential to continue service, while management cites heavy costs and losses. The rail board will decide after presentations from both sides and expects progress next week.

Chicago Railroad Labor Board Untiliuch Erla AL BL & A Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantia B. J. Bugg Colonel Bugg Grand Lodge Raiload American Federation of Labor Colonel Bugs A. Bey & A Georgia Road Fe United States Railroad Labor Organized Labor

Knapp urges keeping U.S. troops in Haiti

Rear Admiral A. S. Knapp reports that the United States must not withdraw from Haiti, declaring the republic remains safe and tranquil. He criticizes anti-occupation agitators as a small minority seeking to abrogate the treaty and return to old conditions, while praising the gendarmerie and current police role.

Washington United States Knapp Island Republic Navy Haiti Snapp Therm Republic of Halil Republic

Denounced at Labor Meeting in Birmingham Als

A large labor mass meeting in Birmingham Alabama denounced Governor Kilby and his coal strike policy. Speakers including H White vice president of the Southern Labor Congress criticized the governor as unable to manage the coal strike and suggested his election was accidental and fatally flawed.

Birmingham Speaers H. White Southern Labor Congress Kilby Ace Ee White

Weather Summary: Early Week Temperatures Across States

February 13WASHINGTON forecast shows varied temperatures with Monday through Tuesday turning somewhat warmer for several regions including North Carolina Florida Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee Cooler spells expected Monday night and Tuesday with some locations turning warmer later in the period Virginia and Arkansas show mixed changes in temperature Crags Germany metal acetylene light gate mechanism noted as a separate detail.

Washington Forth Carolina Nearolina Arkansas Germany

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