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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1921
Page
14
Attorneys urge abolition of the state railroad commission and its replacement by a three member utility commission to be appointed by the governor. This proposed reform aims to oversee utilities with a new executive-led board at the state level.
An ad touts Pepto-Mangan as improving red blood to fights disease. It claims pale fatigue signals poor blood quality and urges choosing genuine Gude's Pepto-Mangan in tablet or liquid form.
Ralph McCleland and Carl Guess, DeKalb County representatives, reveal a proposal to substitute the railroad commission with a new body to safeguard public welfare. Guess plans to introduce the bill soon, aiming to curb rail powers and improve gas rate protests. Fulton official George Hope urges a mass meeting at the Auditorium to denounce gas hikes, with a second protest gathering at Banks Whiteman's home under West End PSA auspices led by H. Burge.
Captain Charles A. Stokes, last commander of the Atlanta Grays now Company K, fifth Georgia National Guard, launches a drive to form a new guard battalion in Atlanta. He calls ex-members to meet at Kimball House Cafe next Monday at 7 PM, inviting Major C. P. Byrd and Major Peter Clarke to attend.
A Black man entered the West Side Loan Office at 128 Peters Street on a Wednesday morning, demanded four boxes of 41 caliber pistol cartridges, and fled after displaying a pistol. Police had not identified him by late Wednesday night. He is thought to be the same thief active citywide, described as about six feet tall, 140 to 150 pounds, very dark complexioned.
Evansville Indiana February 16 four miners die in a blast at the Liberty coal mine near Francisco about thirty miles northeast of Evansville. The mine is reported on fire as rescue work begins and investigators assess the cause.
Washington February 14 There will be no packer legislation at this session nor any law affecting stock cotton and grain exchanges. Leaders say the fight failed as Harding expedites appropriation bills. Gronna and Haugen bills loom. rules committee delays threaten passage. A conference committee reference near session end seals its fate.
Funeral services for James Ander son Terrell a Confederate veteran who died at his residence on West College avenue Deca ster were held by Rev. Marvin Williams in the chapel of H. M. Patterson. Terrell was three years old at death and served from 1861 through the Civil War campaigns in Virginia and Sherman's march to the sea. He later moved to Kansas and Georgia, marrying Nancy Epperson, and is survived by three daughters Gertrude Mary Emma Winnie Davis and two sons W. H. and John Terrell and a brother J. B. Terrell.
Two East Point cars of the Georgia Railway and Power company were badly damaged in a collision at Colonial Hills early Wednesday morning caused by heavy fog. No injuries were reported though passengers were sparse on board and both cars were en route to Hast Point.
Economic conditions are stabilizing says A. G. Blalock, collector of internal revenue. He notes 75,000 Georgians filing income tax returns promptly and many paying in full when filed. Returns are due March 15. Unmarried individuals with net income of $1,000+ and married individuals with $2,000+ must file. Blank forms available at the collector’s office, second floor, federal building.
Georgia retailers completed formation of the Georgia Retail Food Dealers' Association at an Atlanta meeting. J. D. Boone of Macon was elected temporary president, W. C D. Trippe of Cartersville vice president, and R. V. Berfen of Atlanta secretary treasurer. A temporary board will run affairs until the first annual convention in Macon on May 11.
Rev Ben Yamen of Armenia spoke at North End Presbyterian Church on Wednesday night about his wartime experiences. He described his missionary work among Armenians, the flight of his family to Russia, and his ordination at Columbia Theological Seminary before returning to Armenia to aid his countrymen during the conflict.
A picture of General John B. Gordon was presented to Covington public schools in Georgia by Mrs. Orton Bishop Brown formerly Miss Caroline Gordon through the Woman's Club. Miss Sable Mae Cook delivered the gift and Miss Caroline Wootten accepted it. Miss Wootten is a grandniece of General Gordon.
Dr Charles E Barker touring to lecture on Problems of boys and girls with three talks in Atlanta sponsored by the Rotary club. He speaks at 1 p.m. to about 4000 high school students on How to Make the Most Out of Life at the Auditorium. A mothers meeting follows at 3 p.m. at the Atlanta Woman's club on A Mother's Relation to Her Daughter. A fathers banquet and meeting occurs at 6:30 p.m. at the Ansley hotel roof garden to discuss A Father's Relation to His Son. Rotarians invite Boy Scout council Kiwanis Lions chamber of commerce and West End Bible class to the dinner with about 400 expected.
Several passengers were injured, none seriously, when the engine of fast mail train No 1 from St Louis to Mobile on the Mobile and Ohio railroad plunged into a ditch near Scooba Mississippi early today.
Series of reviews begins February 28 at Grant Field by RO I G Georgia Tech with weekly Wednesday 4 pm sessions for thirteen weeks. Artillery salutes, followed by an hour concert, and public seating in the grand stand. Honorary dates include Dr K G Matheson, Major General Morrison, Brigadier General Hagood, Colonel McKinley, Governor Dorsey, Atlanta Mayor Key, Camp Banning commander, chamber of commerce and Rotary presidents, Adjutant General Harris, and Senator Harris.
Wednesday May 11 honors Senator Thomas E Watson of the U S Senate and Hon W J Upshaw of the House of Representatives. A review will be held for the Georgie Tech board of trustees though date is not announced. Foxes and monkeys fret in captivity shortening their lives says a study.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim to improve liver and bowel function without calomel side effects. The ad touts relief from heaviness and foggy brain, noting tablets contain olive oil and a mild laxative effect, priced 15 and 30 cents per box.
Colonel Henry Watterson celebrated his 81st birthday in Galveston Texas with his wife Mrs. Watterson and friends Edward M Flexner of Louisville. The famed editor author and politician marked the day in the company of close associates.
An old Musterole advertisement touts quick soothing relief for lumbago sore throat bronchitis croup neuralgia pleurisy rheumatism and other pains. It claims no blistering and notes prices of 5 values 65 and hospital size 3 dollars with doctors recommending Musterole to patients.
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