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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1921

Page

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British Plot to Destroy American Merchant Marine Debate

Washington January 20 The National Merchant Marine association hears direct and implied criticism of British and foreign shipping attitudes toward the new American merchant marine. Senator Jones accuses the chamber of commerce and magazines of aiding British interests to block export freight rate equalization. He links New York port control to British shipping profits and urges distribution of ships away from sole ports. The session also targets the new shipping board appointments and calls for public-minded leadership.

Washington National Merchant Marine Association Senator Jones Senate Commerce Committee Chamber of Commerce of the United States Nation's Business New York State Eastern Trunk Railway Central Freight Association Guilfy South Atlantic Gulf and South Atlanttic New York Foresta Jones International Mercantile Marine Company Snpla Eastern Trunk Line Railway Unos Harry H. Merticks Chicago Mississippi Valley Association Porte Mississippi Valley Pwe British Admiralty British Board of Trade New Shipping Board Merrick Congress

Wood Jail Sold for Woodshed in Wisconsin

In Wausaukee Wisconsin on January 20 Joseph Jejols bought the town jail for thirty dollars and will convert it into a woodshed. City officers cited the jail's thirty years of service and the advent of prohibition as reasons for the sale and repurposing.

Wausaukee Wis Joseph ‘Jejols

Arm of Law Tightens On Night Quiet in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City on January 20 reports a proposed law to curb disturbances after 1 a.m. Disturbances in family and neighborhood life would be unlawful with penalties. First offense carries loss of breakfast, second offense adds days with a fine, third and subsequent offenses range from 100 to 1000 dollars.

Oklahoma City Okio Oklahome

Population of China Census Case Dismissed

Pitcairn January 20 The Allegheny county court released an opinion dismissing a suit to recover 90 dollars over a claimed China census figure. The court found no official census of China had ever been taken and thus the case lacked grounds.

Pitgshore Allegheny County Court China Cragich Czgius William Kroeger Czglus Kroeger Mikel Babich

Labor Secretary articulates red policy on radical aliens

Washington January 20 The labor secretary announced for the first time the department of labor policy on arrest and deportation of radical aliens amid clashes with the Justice Department. The statement insists no arrest without sworn affidavit, no detention without communication, right to counsel, confrontation with evidence, and testimony. excessive bail should not be required. and that aliens deemed deportable under anarchistic laws will not be deported merely for suspicion. It defends assistant Louis F Post and references a letter to American Legion officials about moves to dismiss Post.

Washington Department of Labor Department of Justice Wilson White House Beloit pTwo Alberty Louis F. Post Henry D. Lindsley Executive Committee The American Legion White , House Legion Post

Day charged with attempted bank robbery at Hapeville

Norman J Day 22, known in Hapeville, is in Fulton county jail after prying open the Bank of Hapeville vault early Thursday. The young man, who had been housed with a Georgia Baptist Orphan Home, allegedly acted to provide a home for his wife to give birth. Bank president Daniel regrets the charge as Day’s past trust with funds is highlighted. romance dates to wartime service and marriage after returning from the army.

Hapeville Norman J. Day Fulton County Tomer Martine Grand Jury Day Georgia Baptist's Orphan's Wadian R. Adama EB. Burgér Daniel Bank of Hapeville Walker County Dellewitts Sam Army Air’ Service Oversega Atlanta Western and Atlantic Railroad Tie Wes

Alleged Bigamist Held On Charges Of White Slavery

Garrett, accused bigamist, faces white slavery charges after reportedly marrying Nora Carter in Chattanooga and living in Atlanta with her nearly a year before divorce from Eva Bulce. Federal agents say he left Atlanta with a second wife, triggering a white slave act violation. Garrett denies the marriage. Mrs. Garrett II is charged with disorderly conduct.

Carl Ford Garrett Tr Ta Garrat Decatur Street Nora Carter Chattanooga Atlanta Eva Bulce Garratt Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice United States Garrett No Tha Peace

Picture Houses of City Praised by Atlanta Group

In a Thursday meeting at the Ponce de Leon Baptist church, about one hundred members of the Christian Council praised moving pictures in the city while urging reforms in working conditions for women, liquor control, and attorney fees. Miss Mary Anderson outlined federal findings on working girls in Atlanta from a government survey, urging higher wages and shorter hours. John Manget reported on liquor questions and noted increased censorship of moving pictures, with only three deemed objectionable in a four week period. Officers and reports for 1929 were presented, reinforcing civic betterment efforts.

Christian Corneil Ponce de Leon Christian Councils Atlanta Mins Anderson Mary Anderson Women’s Bureau United States Department of Labor John A. Nanget Reading Manget Sanslating John J. Hagan Plato Durham W. Hi Major Philip Weltner James Morton

Mrs Cohen Leaves State Ahead of Trial Date

Indicted for shoplifting in Fulton county, Mrs. Caroline Cohen of Fort McPherson left Georgia days ago without arrest or bond. Attorney W Paul Carpenter says he cannot reveal her address, claims contact with her, while deputies dispute an alleged agreement to bring her in for bond. Case adjourned as parties miss court and witnesses dismissed.

Caroline Cohen Fort McPherson Fulton County Grand Jury W.paul Carpenter Constitution Cohen Humphries Criminal Division The Superior Court John A. Boykin Lyse Vic Young Carpanted Boykin Ed A A. “Braphens Hardy Carpenter

Your Income Tax Shown at a Glance

Editorial page presents a table labeled Your Income Tax Shown at a Glance. The graphic outlines current tax brackets and key figures, offering a concise snapshot of tax burdens and household implications for readers.

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Doesn't Remember Fight With Hinton Declares Farrell

Rockaway N Y January 20 Lieutenant Stephen A Farrell recovering from a balloon trip testified before a naval board he had scarcely any memory of a clash with Lieutenant Walter Hinton on returning to civilization. The court earlier heard Hinton say he consulted Lieutenant Louis A Kloor about disarming Farrell after a letter from Hinton to his wife claimed Farrell asked companions to cut his throat during four days in the woods. Farrell admitted lagging behind his companions and said he was ill and sleep deprived after standing watch prior to Mattice arrival.

Rockaway Stephen A. Farrell Naval Board of Walter Hinton Civilization Louis A. Kloor Mattice Farrell Hinton Kloor v Ana Rioor

Arrest Follows Tragedy as Edmund Bigham Is Apprehended

Edm und Bigham, brother of L S Bigham linked to a family killing near Pamploo, was arrested on coroner orders after affidavits claim threats against Mrs. Marie Black and theft of signed deeds. Authorities say several Black witnesses will be held as material witnesses while the investigation continues.

Eforence 8. C Edmund Bigham L.S. Bigham Marie Black Pamploo Here Smith Bigham Wetmore John W. McCracken Lao John McCracken Mrs. Black Deeda L. & Bigham

South: Carolinian Pioneer Joins Reward List

Union announces Gideon Long credited with a key feat as the Carolinian Ku Klux pioneer goes to reward. Details are unclear due to fragmented text.

Union Gideon Long

Atlanta Chamber Leader Urges End to Factionalism

Lee Ashcraft was installed as president of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce at a large annual dinner in Taft hall. He urged consecration of all Atlantans to the city’s progress and cooperation with the city council, outlining plans for a junior chamber and praising Chamber women’s work.

Ashcraft Etty Hall Atlanta Binck Eugene R. Black Hia Chamber of Commerce Mr. Black Elvic Chamber Jonior Chamber Staelf Jin Actial Services Dir Roberts Troutman R. K.rambo We de Foote Emvc

Atlanta approves $8.96 million bond issue for city projects

The Atlanta City Council, in a special session, unani­mously adopted an ordinance submitting to voters a bond measure of 8,960,000 with 5 percent bonds. Funds would go to new schools 4,000,000, waterworks 2,550,000, sewer expansion 1,250,000, and a 750,000 viaduct linking Spring Street to Terminal Station Plaza. The council also seeks to amend the charter to raise the ad valorem tax from 1.25 to 3.50 per 100, directing proceeds to interest and sinking funds. The board of education will set a building program contingent on passage, including grammar schools for whites and blacks, Tech High, Girls' High, and several junior highs. a negro high school is noted as needed.

Atlanta Spring Street Terminal Station Plaza Georgia General Assembly R. A. Gordon F.C. Murphy C. L. Chasewood N.T. Spratt Warry Goodhart Board of Education

Weather forecast for Georgia and Washington region

The outlook calls for fair and warmer conditions across Georgia with continued warm weather into Saturday. Forecasts indicate generally fair skies, with high temperatures expected and mild lows, and no significant rainfall reported in the past 24 hours.

Washington Georgia Ins

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