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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1921

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Waterworks Bond Needs Urged With Expert Visit

Waterworks chief Wode Smith warned of urgent bond needs to replace antiquated machinery and a damaged Hemphill pumping station after flood damage. Campaign leader Frank Inman announced Baltimore expert J H Voshell will visit Atlanta as the bond push grows. registration misinformation was denounced as false.

J.H. Voshell Baltimore Frank M. Inman W. “Ode Smith Chattahoochee Hemphil Peachtree Eredk J. K. Vashall Baltimora Nashville, Chattanooga and Smith Ed H. Inman Bond John K. Ottley W. A. Sutton Samuel Lumpkin E. N. Upshin Seventh Ward Colama

Graham Defends Dawes Speech as Smoke Screen

Washington February 17 Chairman Graham of the war Investigative committee faced House questions over his assertion that a Dawes testimony created a smoke screen masking thefts and grafters. Representative Garrett challenged the claim, saying the record does not prove such wrongdoing and urging proof before condemning individuals.

Washington Graham The War Investigative Committee House Today Charles G. Dawes Garrett Tennessee Graham Committee Treasury Congress

Southeastern Express to Lease Atlanta Building for Offices

The Southeastern Express company announces it will lease the Phillips & Crew building at 82-84-86 North Pryor street for local and general offices, move its music concern from Pryor to Peachtree and Ellis, and begin active service between May 1 and June 1, 1921. The new firm plans to employ 150 to 1,000 people in Atlanta, operate over 10,000 miles of lines, and compete with American Railway Express.

Southeastern Express Company Hclats Phillips & Crew North Pryor Street Southern Railway System Mobile and Ohio Railroad Calhoun Real Estate Agency Whitehead Estate New Express Company Fiveatory Peachtree Ellis Street R. F. Maddox Henry S. Jackson Southern Railway Todenehdoney Moblie Ohid Atlanta Southern Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific Alabama Great Southern Railroad New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad Georgia Southern and Florida Railway Mobile and Ohio District of Columba Georgia Virginia North Carolina Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee Kentucky Ohio Indiana Illinois Missouri American Railways Press Company

A Woman Must Have Her Fling But Read This

United News Service reports from London that artificial eyelashes, though attractive, are brittle and risk discomfort. A new beauty trend appears in Mayfair salons, mainly for evening wear, using adhesive strips or white of egg to attach lashes. Removal can be painful and may require pulling out natural lashes.

Nina Hanchoft United News London Mayfair Milady

Final Beauty Contest Pictures Due By Four Today

The Constitution Ince beauty contest closes entry photos today by four o clock. Five judges at the Criterion theater will select the five Georgia girls with the best photographs for the aliver sheet under Thomas H Ince management. Atlanta entrants must bring photos to Willard C Patterson by four, others may mail but must arrive by the deadline.

Georgia Thomas H. Ince Willard C. Patterson Criterion Theater Atlanta Patterson Judes Noble Blessings Peson Lst Siri Patterson Office of the Constitution

Liberty Bonds Sold At Par In New York

New York. Liberty bonds sold at par on the stock exchange today the first time in over a year. United States Liberty 3 1/4 per cent bonds closed at par. The issue comprises the first 3 1/2 per cent bonds converted into fourth 4 1/4 per cent bonds. Outstanding amount small, about 3 million dollars. Record high price 102.06 previously, with varied past trading.

New York Stock “Exchange United States Dar

Caruso Improves as World Delivers Messages of Hope

New York February 17 Enrico Caruso the world famous dramatic tenor remained conscious and cheerful two days after a severe heart attack following pleurisy Doctors report improving temperature and pulse and say his mind is clearer His wife stays at his side and his children visit daily Messages of support pour in from royalty and commoners alike including the White House and the King of Italy Ambassador Ricci visits the hospital to see Caruso as he battles to recover with oxygen administered and several physicians watching over him

New York Enrico Caruso Caruso Caruao Europe White House Italy Brotherhood of Music Lovers Ngpir Décine

Central meeting to protest gas rate rise organized

A mass meeting plan formed to protest the gas rate increase. Councilman C. C. Baggs heads a committee to secure the city Auditorium for the event. A Promotion Committee was named to organize indignation meetings in every ward. The Edgewood group urged municipal ownership of the gas plant and removal of railroad commissioners who supported the rise. Governors and officials will receive copies of the resolutions.

West End Servylee Association C. C.baggs Edgewood Banks ‘Whiteman Gordon’ Street Seventh Ward W. M. Hairston Edge‘wood Progressive ‘Club Cosi Ta. N.huft Lowrance George Ale’ Bright S. L. Dallix Collonel T. J Dempsey Mro T. Ro Bgyant Woa M.harraton Bow

Welfare board to demand 6000 homes for foundlings

The state welfare board pressed for access to records at a maternity home on Windsor street. Proprietor Mrs. M T Mitchell freed papers on foundling births to Burr Blackburn and deputies, who warned officials face misdemeanor charges for denying access. Blackburn said the board will ensure proper care and humane treatment of adopted foundlings and protect their identities.

Windsor Street State Welfare Board M. T. Mitchell Burr Blackburn Acceas Blackburn

Immigration Bill Hast in Senate

Washington February 17. Senate leaders launched a drive to enact immigration restrictions before adjournment. Senator Harris urged speedy passage warning that thousands of undesirables might enter, including typhus cases. The bill would get privileged Senate floor time tomorrow, with a final vote likely next week. House Chairman Johnston blamed New York health authorities for failing to prevent typhus.

Washington Congress Senate Harris Georgia Johnston House Immigration Committee New’ York

Rate Cut Promised By Rail Executive If Costs Core Down

Rail leaders pledge rate reductions only after cutting operating costs and shedding labor. Chairman Thomas DeWitt Cuyler says the industry will cut wages and abrogate wartime rules once feasible, as 60,000 cars idle and 250,000 workers laid off amid falling traffic. The move coincides with a key wage-cutting case before the railroad labor board and an expected Friday meeting of trunk-line chiefs.

Rail Executive SY Alexander R. Jones United News Chicago Railoads Thomas DeWitt Cuyler American Association of Railroad Executives Great Trunk Lines Cuyler Federal Railroad Administration Railroad Labor Board Atlanta Birmingham Fe Ja Labor Board B M. Jewell American Federation of Labor Department

Move for Meeting Losses in Democratic Committee

Washington February 17 The Democratic National Committee executive committee voted unanimously to reject calls for a March 1 full meeting. A reorganizational program was adopted including plans to fund headquarters in Washington and form a women's bureau. The motion preserves Chairman George White’s leadership and rejects retirement talk.

Washington George White Democratic National Committee National Committee White Thomas B. Love Texas National Committees St. Louis Woman's ‘Bureau Uv Robert W. Woolley Interstate Commerce Commissioner Love Woolley William G. McAdoo Messrs. Love and Democratic National Cotama

Weather Outlook Cloudy and Cooler

Weather forecast notes cloudy and cooler conditions for the region with unsettled guidance. Wind and temperature shifts expected into Saturday with cooler readings and possible changes in precipitation.

Washington

Cold Storage Bill Passed by Senate

Washington February 117 The conference report on the bill for government regulation of cold storage was approved by the Senate without discussion or a roll call and was referred to the House for action.

Washington Senate House

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