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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1921
Page
6
Market items show bank clearings and quotations for local markets with figures for Thursday and the same day last year. The report lists Atlanta spot cotton market with bale counts and miscellaneous prices for the period, reflecting reported financial activity.
The war ends yet life insurers grow with record year in new business and policyholder benefits. New York Life total paid to policyholders surpasses 114 million dollars with nearly 700 million in new insurance and large dividend payments. The balance sheet shows investments over 100 million in five classes including mortgage loans policy loans Liberty bonds and victory notes local government obligations and railroad bonds. The report lists directors including Lawrence F. Abbott Alfred I. Aiken John E. Andrus Cornelius N. Bills Jr Nicholas Murray Butler George B. Cortelyou John H. Finley David R. Francis A Barton Hepburn Myron Herrick Granger A. Hollister Albion B. Johnson Willard V. King Darwin P. Kingsley Richard Manning John Milburn Gerrish Milifein Frank Presbrey John J. Pullayn Fleming H. Revell George M. Reynolds Elbridge G. Snow Hiram B. Steele Oscar S. Strauss and Davies Warfield.
Daily dry goods market in New York shows a quiet session with a softening in brown sheetings and print cloths. Jobbers moved a few small lots for quick shipment while yarns and raw silk remained dull. The American Woolen company will open corloatings and dress goods for fall on Monday.
Mrs W H Baker aged 58 died Wednesday at 55 Druid Place. Survived by daughters Laura and Martha Baker and sons W A Baker of Griffin and William H Baker of Atlanta. Fred Randolph Gober aged 26 died Thursday at 33 Strip Bon Street residence. Survived by wife, daughter Irene, mother Mrs I BE Gober and brothers G G Walter and Herschel Gober.
Mirs Martha Honea 63 of 446 Griffin street died Thursday at a private sanitarium she left three daughters three sons a sister and two brothers Spartanburg February 17 funeral services were held today for George W. McKinney 80 a Confederate veteran found dead in bed Monday night he fathered 17 children ten living twice married Mrs J N Norris and Mrs J M Norris 68 died Thursday at residence in Doraville she is survived by a daughter Willie May Pittman James A. McDonald obituary mentions McDonourth death of James A McDonald Weanrs unclear fragments indicate local notices and bereavements.
Lieutenant Pearson tells AP of forced landing after engine failure in an army plane near the Rio Grande. He, with Lieutenant E D Jones, landed in a canyon then rafted and walked about thirty miles north and south of the river before reaching Sanderson. Beverages and food scarce, he later reached safety with beaver trappers. He missed a chance to pursue a transcontinental flight.
President-elect Harding faces a cabinet setback as Frank C. Lowden declines consideration for secretary of the navy. The former governor cites personal affairs preventing public service now, widening the search for a navy secretary and prompting renewed discussions among southern Republican figures and aides.
Triest reports a suspension of emigration from central Europe to the United States and closure of the eastern Italian frontier pending sanitation cleanup. Strict regulations apply to all movement not covered by the suspension. Typhus cases are under strict quarantine with no new cases today.
The piece surveys Atlanta theaters and programs featuring Listen Lester at the Atlanta, Keith vaudeville acts, and multiple film showings. Notable performances include Gus Shy’s contortions, Joseph Mack’s prop-driven humor, and Florence Victor in Lying Lips at the Criterion with a shipwreck sequence. Upcoming: Passion with Pola Negri next week.
Keith Vaudeville and Aner sagneer ven William H Macart and Etpelvine Bradford present a tabloid comedy drama at the Lyric for week’s end. Macart’s drunk impersonation and the life of the party act by Sampson and Douglas draw laughs, Frank Brown shines on xylophone, Arnold and Florez perform aerial balancing, Ren and Hebmar close with acrobatics, plus a movie comedy and news reel.
The week closes with Loew Vaudeville headlining Cy and Cy a standout act delivering burlesque of army and navy plus solo dances and duets. Grace and Eddie Parks perform a flirtatious talking and dancing number while Herman and Wirrottl present athletic vaudeville acts. Robinson's Baboon s and Charlotte Worth offer varied musical acts as "Out of the Snows" screens. The Frontier of the Stars is the new feature at the Star theatre with Thomas Melehan as the star and Buck Testie leading a gang pursuit sequence culminating in a dramatic tenement trap.
Douglas Fairbanks remains a top draw in Atlanta as crowds flock to the Strand to see The Mark of Zorro. Critics nationwide hail the photo play as among the year’s best.
The Branding Iron is hailed as a strong Rialto feature in Atlanta depicting a man who burns a ranch brand on his wife's flesh over a possessive marriage. The play unfolds with rising tension as the primitive love story drives dramatic action and complicates outcomes.
Atlanta patrons saw Justine Townstone star in Blackbirds at the Forsyth, a debut proving her dramatic range beyond beauty. Mae Murray’s Follies link noted as context, with praise for Townstone’s intelligent handling of the difficult role and strong emotional acting skills.
Washington February 17 nine states will join Wisconsin in challenging before the supreme court the right of the interstate commerce commission to regulate state railroad rates under the transportation act. Announcement followed a two days conference here of attorney generals from twelve states.
In Norfolk, February 17, Frances Holland, a young woman, was fatally shot as she emerged from police court following a dispute over a dog. Thomas Toyon, a local merchant, shot her then turned the gun on himself, with injuries that may prove fatal. The incident occurred after a case Toyon had pressed for theft of a bull doe was dismissed.
Classified rates apply to cash orders for ads and feature entries. Lost items include a nearly black natural fox fur and a large yellow envelope with money. rewards are offered for returns or arrests. Positions sought include drivers with good looks. a delivery or delicatessen seller is needed with experience and references.
A jumble of early 20th century classified lines seeks workers. White women for housework, clerical, cook, nurse, stenographer and office roles appear with addresses like Pryor Street and 99 Pryor Street, Etherton Georgia, and Washington DC connections. Many entries request references, quick responses, and salaries from 1.50 per day to 185 monthly.
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