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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Washington
Forth
Carolina
Nearolina
Arkansas
Germany
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Topeka Kans
Charles G.martin
Brad
Committee of Five
Tarief
Griniversus
Chicago’ Society
Polish National Alliance
Platts
Lapis
Iess
Zets Ib Dh
Ohio
Lands
Dea
Hanof
Eva Swain
Public “Welfare ‘Board
Children’s 8 Home Society of
Florida
Willis .Swain
Labor Board
U.S
U. S
Republic OF Haiti
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