Drive of Legion Seeks Success in Atlanta Campaign
American Legion members in Atlanta reported $2,526.82 raised in morning sessions as they sponsor the European starving children drive. Local chair Eugene R. Black urged continued enthusiasm, with speeches by Fonville McWhorter and Henry D. Lindsley. A Baptist Orphans Home kids’ gift of $60 was noted, while captains of 14 teams vie for top contributions and prizes.
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American Legion
Atlanta
Europe
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Jala
Eugene R. Black
Mr. Black
Fonville McWhorter
Legion Ena
Henry D. Lindsley
Dallas
Texas
Legion
Children of the Baptist Orphans Beane
Hapevile
Scorging
J. McWhorter
Rufus M Barnett
Atlanta Post
Stodbridge
Georgia Northern
Horace Evans
Arkwright Tells of Heavy Losses in Gas Inquiry
The hearing on Atlanta gas and power company revenue and conditions continues. Arkwright cites wartime constraints and project costs while criticising municipal ownership, detailing monthly earnings for 1920 and arguing for thorough investigation by the committee.
Atlanta Gas Light company testimony on rates and repairs
The commission heard from Arkwright that government inquiry found reading errors at the city testing station. He claimed costs rose with materials and labor, forcing a rate petition and warning that fines or delays would impede needed improvements. Richmond plant comparisons and proposed tiered rates for Atlanta and nearby territories were discussed along with past dividends and service charges.
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Arkwright
Arkwricht
Mayson
Railroad Commission
Coburn
Key
A. of
Atlanta
Richmond
Virginia
Large & i
Atlanta Gas Light Company
Yates
College Park
Decatur
East Point
Big Bonus Banquet for 600 at M. Rich & Bros Co
Employees of M Rich & Bros Co gather at the Standard Club for an annual banquet with over 107000 dollars in bonuses distributed before departure. Walter Rich acts as toastmaster as executives, reporters, and club performers entertain, praising the firm’s year, staff unity, and prospects for 150000 dollar bonuses next year.
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M. Rich & Bros. Co
Red” Parker
M. Rich
M. Rich & Bros. Company
Standard Club
Atlanta
X ‘Walter Rich
D. Rich
Assembly
Atlantic
John Paschall
James B. Nevin
Clark Howell, Jr
Dave Strauss
Lucian York
Klaw & Erlanger
York
Mr. York
Lttle
Bertha Rieh
Walter Rieh
Atlanta Opera Club
Little Miss Rich
B. Adair
G. B. Adair
Nellia Sullivan
Freda Sullivan
Richard P. Tinkham
Gertrude Maurer
Wilam Maurer
Fred Brigman
Alexander Charges Criminal Practices Against Negroes
United States District Attorney Hooper Alexander condemned ongoing crimes against Black residents in Georgia after a federal fraud jury charged three Henry County men with peonage tied to a Black man. He linked the case to murder indictments against the same defendants, urging civil action beyond sentiment.
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Georgia
United States
Hooper Alexander
Henry County
Erwin Morris
Tun Ali-Gamut
Aloor
Tuskegee Negro Conference Opens January 19
The thirtieth annual Tuskegee Negro conference at Tuskegee Institute Alabama begins January 19 and runs two days. The main topic focuses on the needs of the South’s rural life with farmers speaking on becoming better farmers. A second‑day feature covers race relations.
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Tuskegee Institute
Ala
Tuskegee Negro Conference
Booker T. Washington
Negro problem panel discusses social issues in morning session
The morning program will feature teachers ministers and other social and community workers presenting papers on various problems of the Negro in society. The event aims to illuminate challenges and potential solutions through scholarly discussions and community perspectives.
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the Toggery
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Broad
Forsyth
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N. Pryor St
Federal Reserve System Capital and Surplus
MUSE
Dixie
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Whitehall
Scotland
Old Country
Sherman
Public Service
Hunferpat
McCrendell
Educa
A. J. Luck
Gineer
Public Utilities
Luther Rosser
Walter T. Colquitt
J. Princes Webster
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Georgia Railway and Power Company
Camara Deering
Ha Stata
Beice
Mas
Alexander
Sis
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W.l.douglas
W.L. Dow
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In . I. Douglas
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Soembine
Graig
America
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Peachtr
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Kotalko
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Maladine Laboratorier
J.P. Allen & CO
Allen’s
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