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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1921
Page
9
An old advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home hair darkener. It claims rapid gray coverage and improved glossy, youthful results with dampened application via sponge or brush, noting ready-to-use powder at drugstores.
Rival delegations from Griffin and Fayetteville argued before the Georgia railroad commission over restoring the Atlanta to Columbus train schedule via their cities. Griffin urged reinstating the old route, while Fayetteville claimed shorter, direct service and warned of reduced trains on its line. Southern official R B Pegram said the Fayetteville double daily service was unprofitable.
Pittsburg February 24 A roughly 20 percent wage cut for all laborers at the Jones and Laughlin Steel company will take effect March 1 Readjustments of tonnage wages will follow in conformity with the new labor standard The company employs about 25 000 men in normal times The new rate will be 37 cents an hour down from 48 cents The change affects about 49 percent of mill laborers
Chester February 24 Fairfax Harrison president of the Southern railway told the chamber of commerce that normal condition would be virtually restored by next fall. He declared the worst part of the financial stringency was passed in January and from then on there would be a noticeable improvement. Harrison left this afternoon for Columbia.
Williamson West Virginia February 24 In Matewan battle trial testimony centered on the industrial dispute between coal operators and the miners union in Mingo county where a strike was called last July Miner R R Leffler testified he received anonymous letters warning him to leave the region The Setters in question were offered in evidence but limited to Sid Hatfield a defendant Leffler said he would not join the union because he could not receive benefits for himself and dependents and could not quit work He went to Matewan after the battle and asked Hatfield about the trouble Hatfield said Albert Felts had warrants for them and he had one for Felts and Hatfield said he had spread him over Felts body Hatfield added he would get one or two others Felts general manager of the Baldwin Falts Detective agency testified about articles his brothers carried not returned Moon testified Hatfield stood over the body of Albert Felts and took a paper from his pocket remarking Now you must serve it on you Moon said Hatfield took a bribe a paper from Felts body relating to guns in Matewan and that if they cannot pay them they will use other means to remove them
The United States states it cannot accept the league mandate terms and asks for a reopening of the decision. It seeks to submit drafts for government consideration before league submission and urges public disclosure of mandate drafts. Colby notes France’s reply citing Article 10 of the Sevres treaty on economic access for third-country nationals.
Washington reports President Harding will rescind the Wilson order placing postmasters under civil service. 2,200 Wilson appointments will not be confirmed. Republicans to fill first second and third class posts as terms expire. Postmaster positions will be allocated by party fidelity and influence, not merit.
Frank M. Inman chairs a bond campaign argument urging public trust in the bond commission. The piece asserts the panel, representing every ward and backed by a written ordinance, will spend 8 850 000 of public money prudently under dual oversight by mayoral and citizen scrutiny. It stresses openness and democratic fairness, inviting public verification of figures and actions.
The article reports a request to advance the Par Collection hearing to May 3 as parties argue over the interpretation of the Federal Reserve Act. Respondents contend the hearing should move forward despite briefing delays, while disputing claims about the act’s principal objectives and reserve bank duties in check collection.
The article states the reserve act permits reasonable charges for collection and payment of checks by exchange. It counters claims that federal reserve banks bear all clearing costs, arguing the savings cited are transferred costs among banks and that reserve banks cannot pay such charges under the act and attorney general interpretation.
Governor-elect Hardwick pledges closer economical administration and vows to block costly appropriations unless funds are verifiably available He argues realty bears six times the tax load of other property and seeks a balanced approach to taxation while avoiding drastic measures for intangible assets Labor leaders draft plans for a cabinet push and a nationwide campaign to counter open shop rhetoric and increase public understanding of organized labor
An advertisement explains toxins from bowels cause pimples and says four ounces of Rad Salts dissolved in hot water daily for a week will clear the skin. It claims the mixture cleanses the blood, stimulates kidneys, and aids toxin elimination, described as inexpensive and harmless.
Labor leaders declared a declaration of principles one of the most important militant documents ever approved by organized labor. Copies were sent to unions nationwide to enforce the principles, including a flat refusal to recognize injunctions, with the stance contingent on each union’s attitude. The conference also discussed vetoing the Winslow Townsend bill and repealing the Volstead act, though that proposal was not sent to the full body. The executive council will reconvene to address jurisdictional disputes and implement the declaration.
Washington February 24 plans announced at the White House outline the presidential inauguration day march. Cavalry units totaling 350 will escort President elect Harding and President Wilson to the Capitol where Harding will be sworn in after Wilson signs bills. Marines and Camp Meade troops will guard Pennsylvania Avenue and the Capitol steps during the ceremony.
The funeral of B. Frank Lummus, Columbus prominent citizen and president of the Lummus Cotton Gin Co, was conducted from his late residence this afternoon after a period of ill health. He had long been active in Columbus business life and public affairs.
In Washington on February 24 the District of Columbia supreme court authorized Armour & Co to sell its 60 shares in Chicago Stock Yards to F. H Prince & Co of Boston for 1.5 million dollars and consented to Armour & Co selling 40 shares of Denver stock to George Grainger with price not disclosed. The government raised no objections as Armour held 20 of Chicago yards shares and Prince & Co held the rest.
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