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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1921

Page

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Shotgun Proposition Roils Town Over Maternity Case

The Rev John W Ham at Beth Tabernacle accuses Mrs M T Mitchell of scandal and cites her lack of marriage record in the U S while defending his remarks about a maternity home operation at Windsor Street He claims the church will answer slander but not through newspapers and notes two children of Mrs Mitchell amid a charged public clash about morality and dissenting patrons.

Mra. M. T. Bienen Windsor ‘Street John W. Ham Baptst Tabernacle M. T. Mitchell Tommie Mitchall United States Mitchell Carpenter Das Times Ham Ren Sander Kudanty Wce K. Ham iAn Manntorium Mr. Im

Night Riders Seen in Alabama Drive Fear and Calls for Federal Aid

Alabama citizens seek protection from night riders after men are dragged from homes and beaten. Two farmers, Jodie Beavers and John Brown, detained under guard in Scottboro jail after raids. locals appeal to federal authorities for help as mobs threaten residents in Bridgeport Stevenson and Jackson County.

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Waterworks Needs Outlined From Bond Campaign Committee

The bond committee led by Frank Indian outlines Atlanta waterworks needs in a Sunday statement. They propose 2 950 000 for the waterworks, with 760 000 for Tram No 1 gravity filter plant expansion to 31 000 000 gallons, plus a 10 900 000 gallon capacity clear-water base and related improvements.

Bond Campaign Committee Waterworks Department of Atlanta Frank Indan Actool Department Board of Waterworks Commissioners Waterworks Department Gally

Ten thousand Atlanta cars face 1921 tag deadline

About 10 000 cars in Atlanta and 75 000 motor vehicles in Georgia will lose street rights Wednesday morning unless owners obtain 1921 tags or comply with the motor vehicle law. Officials say 26 000 tags were issued this week, leaving around 10 000 still unsupplied. Sheriffs and police notified to seize cars without new license tags.

Atlanta Thi Foros Tage

Herring Arrested For Girl Death

Columbus Ohio reports that Herring is held for further investigation after confessing a fatal shooting of a girl in his business district. The coroner’s jury found death from a gun wound inflicted by Herring and he awaits further inquiries at the hotel where he is guarded.

Columbus Florence Dag

Georgia and Tech Meet First Time Since 1911

Kentucky versus Mississippi and other events listed with prices at 2.50 and sales at Murray College. Details show attendees Sutton, Dean, Aller, and local buildings hosting events in a regional meet between Georgia and Tech, highlighting inaugural post-1911 pairing.

Georgia and Tech Kentuck Sutton siMto Galler Murray Cme

Georgia Tech vs Georgia Athenians Rally Before Big Regional Clash

Athens banners wave for a fast basketball showdown as the University of Georgia tangles with Georgia Tech in the Southern Intercollegiate tournament. Students, locals, and a monster crowd anticipate a fierce semi final, with high court pride on the line.

Woodruff Andalf Beck Athens University of Georgia Georgia School of Technology She. Athenign Iin Georgia Tia Tech Southern Intercollegiate Athletic | Association Auditorum Suders

Puzzle Over Howell And Terry Police Officials

The police board discusses officers Howell and Alonzo possession of liquor, referencing state court conviction and a trial period for promotion. Chief Beavers says he may not bring charges again before the board, while Maddox, current chairman, stands as surety on bonds. Efforts to reach Maddox failed.

Oscar’ M. Howell Alonzo Ole Police Board Civil Service Rues Police Department Peford J. W. Maddox Terr Guid Ai Howell James’ I. Beavers Prafar Polite

Atlanta bond rallies push final vote in eight days

Atlanta campaigns for an 8.85 million bond issue stage five rallies Monday. Mayor Key and speakers address voters at Capitol View Baptist Church and other sites. Negro ward meeting at West Mitchell Street Church features talks by M. Ashby Jones and G. A. Towns. Women crowds urged to register and vote, with continuing meetings through March 8 incl Forum luncheon.

Atlanta Capitol View Baptist Church Cit-zens Meador- Goldsmith Tenth Street Stewart Avenue First Ward Mitchell Street Key Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Ale Mayson Dftica Walter Taylor Oakland City School Women's Guild St. Luke's’ Episcopal Church Walker ‘Street Grant Fork Home Park Calhoun Street Oakland Street Druid Hills Baptist Church Antioch Baptist Church Indoreed B. R. Holmes Holmes Institute Timothy Laine HB. L. Craddock Madison Antioch Baptist ‘Church

Quarrel Over Biwi Of Soup Cause Arrest

A fragment from a police report notes a quarrel over a bowl of soup leading to an arrest. The details are unclear due to OCR errors but reference to evidence and a charge under a viola tion statute appears. The piece emphasizes legal action following the dispute.

Terrible crash of two trains at Porter Indiana

Between forty and fifty killed and many injured when a westbound New York Central train collided with a derailed eastbound Michigan Central train at a Porter Indiana junction. Enginemen on both trains were killed. The towerman blamed for allowing the crossing. Relief trains and doctors responded. many bodies recovered and taken to Gary, Michgan City, and the town hall at Porter.

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Destroyer Woolsey sinks after collision off Pacific coast

The destroyer Woolsey sank after a collision with the steamer Steel Inventor thirteen miles southwest of Colba Island. One enlisted man died, fifteen are missing, and two injured. The Aaron Ward towed the stricken Woolsey before it sank at 6 am. The Steel Inventor sustained minor damage with no casualties.

Washington Woolsey Steel Inventor Pacific Panama Aaron Ward Philip Have Navy Department Admiral Rodman Pacific Fleet Navy Kacapen Balboa Buchanen Rodman Tom Stanley Woodsock Buchanan D. T. Blakely Floyd Coltengin Roman Freckles John Joseph Galcher George Joseph Sibélio Elbert Jesse Hargen Henry George Hancock Emerson Floyd Long Leo, Norwardsky Harold Reed Mattie’ Owen Stewart Webb Stubblefield George Elmer Wachtman Charles N. Yast Emerson Dale Waight Birmingham Areg D. M. McCaigo Attorsi O. Burnside Colba Island H.C. Gearing, Jr

Auto Fatalities Surpass Rail Accidents In 1919

From Wallington February 27 a census bureau report shows 7,969 deaths from automobile crashes in 1919, 1,744 more than railways. The Southern Railway system summarises interstate data, noting 66 large cities recorded 3,808 auto deaths and 1,882 others among drivers, passengers, or workers, with overall rise over 1918.

Wallington United States Southern Railway System Interstate Commerce Commission

Weather summary of region wide temperatures

Weather forecast shows little overall change in temperatures across states. Florida and Alabama patterns suggest fair conditions with slight warming into Tuesday. Tennessee Kentucky and nearby areas anticipate similar modest temperature shifts, with disjointed phrasing indicating variable regional readings.

Washington Florida Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Kentuc

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