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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1921
Page
1
Enrico Caruso, convalescent tenor, is described as able to eat chicken and oatmeal. His condition is hopeful as he nears recovery. The arrival of Enrico junior at his father's bedside marks a turning point toward life and renewed strength.
At 11 PM Friday night February 13 Enrico Caruso awoke to find Antonio Stalla and Francia Murphy by his bedside and told them Go home Boys I don't need you any more tonight I'm feeling fine This odd bedtime scene was reported from New York authorities and adds to the singer's dramatic preparations for performances.
New York reports Caruso, after four days of critical illness, showed renewed strength per an official bulletin. His secretary Zirato cited the singer’s spirits lifting when he saw his son Enrico and the baby Gloria, while nurses and doctors maintained care. Dialysis and meals followed, as Kreisler and Sembrich sent encouragement and cables poured in from around the world.
Tenth Ward citizens approve a bond plan as meetings were held at Stewart Avenue and Moreland Schools. Addresses in favor of issue noted.
Women must register in person at the Fulton County Courthouse for the $8,850,000 bond election. Home canvassing is illegal and will not count. Mrs. Samuel Lumpkin heads the women’s bond campaign urging immediate courthouse registration. Atlanta Life insurers, 125 members, endorse the bonds and vow to mobilize. Ward Ten rallies at Stewart Avenue and Moreland schools support the issue. Mayor Key urges turnout and criticizes opposition.
Greenville S C February 18 W P G Harding governor of the federal reserve board told the Greenville Kiwanis club this afternoon that the country has passed the danger point of the present readjustment period He added that based on reserves he never felt any danger of a money panic in this country and urged continued caution as the readjustment continues.
Jefferson City February 18 W R Hollister publisher of The Capital News telegraphed Chairman White his resignation as executive secretary of the Democratic National Committee. Private business given as reason.
Twenty five Georgia contestants were narrowed from many entries to a final twenty five. Judges will select the five with greatest screen potential Tuesday afternoon at the Samuels building offices in Atlanta. The names and photos of the twenty five will be published in Sunday’s Constitution. Judges include Anna Eugene Aiken Walter Liebman Harry Goodhart and Francis W. Clarke.
Dr Charles Barker spoke at the Atlanta Rotary club on fatherhood duties and how to keep happy. He addressed 7,000 high school students in the Auditorium and 1,000 women at the Atlanta Woman's club, enacting a father son scene to show what to say and when. He urged parents to teach children life’s mysteries and illustrated the lesson with plant life by John Burroughs.
Fulton County Medical Society after a thorough investigation endorses St. Mary's Maternity Hospital and its management by Mrs. M T Mitchell. Committee report says all diligence was used, information favorable, and patients and infants well cared for with no evidence of criminal or unethical conduct since the institution's organization. The February 13 meeting at St. Mary's reviewed recent undesirable publicity and criticisms of the institution.
Paris reports from yesterday's conference with Premier Briand War Minister Barthou and leaders Foch Petain Weygand. Measures outline readiness to advance troops and extend occupation into Koblenz Street if Washington recalls American forces.
London February 18 Associated Press Lloyd George the prime minister told the house of commons he stands by the pledge that Germany must pay to the limit of its capacity. He discussed German reparations noting hundreds of millions of pounds already delivered and the difficulty of exacting indemnity across borders.
Local weather bureau reports heavy snow across Memphis Tennessee and adjacent regions in west Tennessee Arkansas and north Mississippi. Snow depths range from five to seven inches in places while Oklahoma reports two to six inches as the storm continues. Record snows forecast with ongoing winter weather.
In Williamson West Virginia February 18 a wicker chair with a bullet hole figures in testimony at the Matewan battle trial. J W Ferguson of Bald Win Fell detectives was wounded then killed near the Duty home. Witnesses describe Ferguson’s transfer, shots fired, and Hatfield’s alleged actions as Sid Hatfield and others stand trial.
Major General Leonard Wood, en route from Camp Benning to Chicago, says claims for a largest navy harm international relations and are unnecessary. He questions the army size, supported training at Fort Benning, and predicts the American Legion will shape military policy while urging immigration curbs. He does not seek a Philippine governor general post.
Lord Milner's report urges negotiating a self government for Egypt with safeguards for British interests and foreign residents. He says negotiations should begin soon, and Britain should still aid internal affairs. The plan relies on Egyptian reform over forty years to justify a gradual transfer, not a sudden handover.
Citizens of the tenth ward demanded immediate removal from the Railroad Commissioners Perry Trammell and Price who voted to authorize a gas rate increase in Atlanta from 145 to 1.90 net. Dr H N Alford condemned Atlanta Gas Light company tax returns and its plant values, noting city records showed 1920 value at 2 221 000 while railroad commission filings claimed nearly 9 000 000. The meeting at Stewart Avenue school featured calls to recall commissioners and arrest gas officials. the report continues on page 12 column 1.
Athens ministers condemn the crowd that assaulted Clarke county jail, dragged John Lea Eberhart from custody, and burned him at the stake near the murder scene. They urge an inquiry into sheriff and officials for aiding the mob and stress the courts must mete out justice without mob violence. The resolutions condemn the atrocity and call for lawful process.
The Industrial Development Department at Georgia Tech, announced by the board of trustees, grows from the $5 million campaign. It aims to catalog Georgia's industrial possibilities, develop a national investor list, promote state resources, and cooperate with civic groups, utilities, and railroads to attract capital and opportunities.
Amid vivid debate the national woman's party transforms into a new body aimed at removing legal disabilities of women and pursuing broader equality. The convention adopts the majority plan while shelving disarmament, drafts a temporary constitution, and honors veteran pickets with medals.
An updated forecast calls for rain across Washington and Georgia with wet conditions Saturday and Saturday night. Expect clearing and colder temperatures Sunday as conditions improve.
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