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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1921

Page

6

Opinion Divided On Harding Move

Washington dispatch reports split views on President-elect Harding scrapping all inaugural ceremonies. Some say action signals firmness amid alleged hotel and service price gouging plans, while others view it as demagogic or weak leadership. Despite cuts, civic demonstrations and a pageant are planned by supporters.

James A. Hollomon Washington Harding Aubmittga Eledt B. C. Huntress Marion Chamber of Commerce Arid & Friend Marion Ohio Pennsylania Avenue Johoen Lt Europe Borah Norrie Congress Eldak

Fragmentary quote hints at a grand inaugural crowd

The text suggests officials expect a large inaugural crowd and that views will be respected. It remains incomplete but implies a ceremonial event with formal proceedings and notable attendance. Names or places are not identifiable from the fragment.

Modification Asked in Union Agreement With Rail Unions

Chicago reports a request by railroads to the Railway Labor Board for changes in national agreements. John G. Walker, member of the railroad management committee, cited operating-condition shifts since government operation as a reason. Managers’ objections, read by B. T. Whiter, highlighted alleged injustices in current operation.

Chicago Frailroad Labor Board John G. Walker Railroad Miana- Sera’ Committee B.T. “Whiter

Mrs Amy Jackson Dies in California

The body of Mrs Amy Jackson 65 widow of a grandson of President Andrew Jackson died in California from burns after an accident in her sleep. She will be buried in Nashville at the Hermitage. Survived by two sons.

Angles Amy Jackson Andrew Jackeno Nashville Hmitage Jackon Hermitage Association

Milner and Hardetree deaths in local obituaries

Obituaries note Lula Milner aged 53 of 414 East Howard Avenue died at home Monday night. Survived by husband J F Milner and three daughters and two sons. Also listed are Mrs W L Hardetree age 20 of 38 Jones Avenue, and John H Coleman of Crew Street. Infant Mollie Beckham Yarbrough of Griffin Ga died at home. Also Wink, aged 58 of East Point died Tuesday morning and is survived by a son Loo Wing. Brazil commentary mentions auger cane production in Pernambuco and Sao Paulo.

Lula Milner Howard Avenue J. F. Milner Wilamoon D.C. Jones, Jr Mise Beagle Milner Sone Carl Milner Glenn Milner W.L. Sandow Jones Avenue F.A. Hardetrea Mise Nellie Hardetree BE. A. Hardetraa John H. Coleman Crew Street Wilbur Coleman Mollie Yarbrough Mollie’ Beckham Yarbrough D. C. Yarbrough Griffin, Ga Griffin Oo Wink East Point Loo “Wing Brazil Penambuco Sao Paulo Clark M. C. Clark Donehoo & Hazemore Summerell Eil. Summerell Shelton Aves Mue Messrs J. G H. E. Summerell I. A. Bolt Pauline Q Owens T. C R. M M M. Morris Senaca Donehoo & Bazemorn Funeral Firectors Blackwell Mary Blackwell Walter Burch A. L. Flinn W. M.white M. , Drake C. B.lawson T. Lawson J. Wa . Ford J. S. Scofield C. H. Drake Misa Treng Drake Awtry ®& Lowndes Co T. R Kendall North View Cemetery Blount Mary A. B Church of the Immaculate Conception Robert F. Kennedy Barela & Brandon Co D. J. Hayes Joseph Murphy Walter R. Daley J. Sf. Callaghan Rouse Efington Lawrence Courtney Barclay & Brandon Co P. J. Bloomfield Oakland Cemetery J. B. Williamson Atlanta D.@ Jones, Jr Bessie Milner College Park W. G. Travis Riverdale A. C. Hemperley Hast Point M Co Ila Travia J. F., Milner Harvard Avanubs R. B. Lacy Matthews Jonesboro College Park Cemetery Funer Cllege

Washington Fire Loss Unknown to Government

Government officials struggled to estimate the total losses from a fire in the Department of Commerce building last night. The blaze destroyed many original records dating back to 1790 and submerged others in basement water before the fire was controlled. There were no duplicates of the destroyed records and the loss is described as probably the worst in the government’s history.

Washington Department of Commerce

Ryan finances settled without liquidation in New York

Satisfactory settlement of the financial affairs of Allan A. Ryan and Alan A. Ryan & Co. was announced in New York. Samuel Untermyer, counsel for the Ryan interests, said the financier will retain control of his properties and continue to operate them as before. The settlement does not affect Mr Ryan's litigation against the stock exchange, which will be pursued with energy.

New York Allan A. Ryan Alan A. Ryan & Co Samuel Untermyer Ryan

Burgess Pleads Guilty in Mail Robbery Case

Joseph D. Burgess pleaded guilty before Judge Samuel H. Sibley in the United States district court and was sentenced to three months in jail. He allegedly robbed a package to Miss Ave Peterson of Riley Georgia containing two dresses and shoes valued at 95 dollars, plus various stolen financial instruments from letters to residents in Georgia.

Joseph D. Burgess United States Samuel’ H. Sibley United States District Court Hulton County Ave Peterson Riley

Search Continues for Flyers Bodies in Mississippi River

Tiptonville Tenn January 11 search parties dragged the Mississippi near the city to recover Captain George H Simpson and his mechanician Carl Fisher believed killed when their seaplane caught fire Sunday and sank. Motorboats from Caruthersville and New Madrid joined the river search seeking a heavy object and possible wreckage. Wreckage fragments were found but not identified as the missing plane and boat parts.

Tiptonville Tenn Mississippi River Thi City George H. Simpson Carl Fisher Daytost Ohio Caratheravila New Madrid Ued Ann Simpson Yeserday

Stable Condition Of Country Seen Despite Postwar Adjustments

New York banker Francis H. Sigson told the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce dinner that the United States has passed the peak of postwar readjustments and may reach a relatively stable condition soon. He forecast wages will adjust production costs, efficiency and lower profits margins will help reduce prices, and warned against hoarding goods for higher prices as it risks merchant failures.

New York United’ States Francis H. Sigson National Automobile Chamber, of Commerce

Plans for Camp Gordon sale set by War Dept board

Washington January 11 plans are being formulated by the war department appraisal board on camp sites for the sale of Camp Gordon Ga after June 30 announced today. The board headed by Major C F Ivon Dem Busache includes Gilbart EF Woods former head of the war department real estate section and J Milton Trainer. Rejection of a bid of 862600 for Camp Zachary Taylor Louisville Ky by Harris Brothers a New York and Chicago salvage company was also announced. About fifty other bids for the camp are under consideration including those filed by the Deltidder La Chamber of Commerce.

Washington War Department Appraisal Board Camp Gordon C. FF. Ivon Dem. Busache Gilbart EF. Woods War Department J. Milton Zachary Taylor Louisville Harris Brothers New York Chicago Deltidder Chamber Or Commerce

Negro Bandit Robs Atlanta Attorney On Capitol Square

A black assailant robbed L M Shimoff, attorney in Hedley building, in front of the Capitol in Atlanta. Shimoff said the thief escaped with $22 cash and a purse of buttons, and would have taken a diamond pin and a watch if not for a passerby guarding the scene. The robber stood about five feet tall, weighed roughly 140 pounds.

M. Shimoff Capitol Avenue Hedley Capitol

Hunger Strike Sparks Violent Incident in Danville

Danville Illinois January 11 Harry Birch a camera operator for a Chicago news service was beaten by Ernest Harrington at the Harrington home as Birch sought access to film. Harrington said he did not want world attention while his wife conducted a hunger strike to urge his joining a church. Birch lost consciousness and was treated by a physician after being assisted by Mrs Birch and others who rushed to the scene from Springfield.

Danville Harry Birch Chicago Ernest Harrington Birch Harrington Springfield Noge

Builders Struggle to Meet Postwar Housing Gap

A speaker notes the nation is about a million and a quarter short of housing for the population. Prewar averages show 430,000 homes built yearly. 1917 saw strong output, 1918 almost none, 1919 about 70,000, and 1920 forecast well below previous years.

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