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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1921

Page

12

Crowded Court Joins Acquittal of Ridley in Atlanta

A dramatic acquittal ended a lengthy case against Dr Ridley as hundreds filled the courtroom. Mrs Hamilton testified in vivid detail about an afternoon incident near the Central Baptist Church site, while Ridley denied improper conduct and urged the judge to dismiss. The verdict drew a loud, celebratory salute from the crowd.

Ridley George E. Johnson Gordon N. Hurter Atlanta Versua C. A. Ridley Johnson Hamilton Whitehall Central ‘Baptist Ridlay Sean JF. Turner Treat Highland Areaus Harmiston

Text of Wilsons Note on Armenia

The note argues for a public solemn pledge among great powers to not attack Russia or tolerate invasions, framing such an accord as essential for pacification on the Russian border. It suggests the league council powers support the president and directs Mormenthan to begin immediate mediation.

Council of the League Wilson Shemeel Ent Morimenthau Ha Feela Great Russia Aussia Russia Mormenthan

Bond Issue Campaign Garners Support From Local Bodies

Continued from first page the campaign to aid a city bond issue gains backing from chamber of commerce and allied groups in Atlanta. Walter Caraway of the Atlanta Federation of Trades hints at a cautious approach pending action, while Lee Ashcraft of the Chamber and W C Barkwell of Kiwanis align with the effort. A meeting of the colored Public School Teachers group urged support with assurances that proceeds benefit all, noting strong black voter potential in Atlanta. Taxpayers across sexes indicate willingness to pay taxes in full.

Chamber of Commerce Ee Walter ©. Caraway Atlanta Federation of Trades Simlar Lee Ashcraft Atlanta Chamber of Commerce W. C. Barkwell Kiwanis Club Nextoen T. Harper Association Atlanta

Debate Over Bond Allocation For City Projects

Saturday session outlines $8,500,000 in bonds with $4,000,000 for schools and $2,800,000 for water system reconstruction. Sewer improvements get $1,260,000 and a $750,000 viaduct project links Spring Street to Madison Avenue. Voting requires two thirds in favor and a majority of registered voters. A special board meeting Tuesday at 8 pm will detail school distribution. A large rally is planned at the Auditorium with Mayor Key set to speak.

Jschoola Spring Street Madison Avenue Terminal Station Board of Education Key

End of Irish Terror Continues Amid Ambushes

A Dublin Castle summary notes Ireland faces ongoing terror from extremists amid a week of serious ambushes. A Tippel attack defeated with few casualties and a Clare incident left six police dead or wounded, while authorities press to quell violence across the martial law area.

Ireland Crown Dublin Castle Tippel County Clare

Crowds Cheer Martens Sails as Soviet Ambassador Departures

The article notes cheering crowds as Martens sails aboard the Stockholm after a two year diplomatic standoff. It reports Moscow’s ambassador expressing no satisfaction in leaving the country but expecting to return, while the Stockholm heads to Gothenburg and on to Libau before overland travel to Moscow.

Ei Ag Aei United States Soviet Russia America Stockholm Gothenburg Sweden Libau Latvian Republic Moscow

Senator France accuses Britain of blocking Russia trade

In a Senate debate, Senator France of Maryland charges that Britain steers Russian trade while U S policy blocks it. He claims British merchants monopolize the Russian market and argues for friendlier relations with Russia to counter future U S Japan conflict.

Washington France Maryland Senate Russia Wah King Utah Martens United States Japan

Mustapha Kemal Gains Moves in Baghdad Rail Line

Mustapha Kemal has sent an emissary to the Greek general atorf with notification that he has occupied a number of posts along the Baghdad railway.

Mustapha Kemal Athens Mustapho Kemal Atorf Bagdad

Piez Defends Fleet Board as War Shipping Costs Scrutinized

Washington hearings focus on the Emergency Fleet Corporation operations after war contract cancellations. Charles Piez of Chicago refutes charges against construction division led by Martin Gillen and denies Schwab compensation for personal expenses. The testimony covers ship production, management claims, and the legitimacy of wartime expenditures.

Washington Whrine Shipping Board Charies Piez Chicago Emergency Fleet Corporation House Piez Martin J. @illen Charles M. Schwab Schwab Fleet Corporation Piez Hat Walsh Plez New York BE. H. Abadie The Gillen Blez Marchant- Marine Emergency Float Corporation

War Construction Payroll Notes Spark Worker Debate

A fragmented report notes payroll aspects amid war construction, mentioning merchandise and shipments that grew stale in private yards. The statement hints at padding and petty honesty, suggesting limited widespread misdeeds beyond routine private entrole.

Former Officer In Army Will Be Tried This Week

Ogg, a former Army lieutenant stationed at Camp Gordon, was indicted for sending obscene letters by mail over more than a year. Federal investigators say his letters to Miss Evelyn Robertson, later Mrs J M Lyle, sparked a sensational case. A warrant for his arrest was issued Friday and trial is slated before Judge W S Grubb later this week.

Gist Oge Camp Gordon Federal Grand Jury Hy Post Office United States Court For W. S. Grubb Oxe Evelyn Robertson HE. W., Robertson National Loan and Exchange Bank Columbia 8.C J. M. Lyle A. EB. Gonzales Ogg Miss Robertson Robertson Oggard

Sugar Men Seek Aid From Mexican Government

Sugar interests in Mexico have appealed to the Mexican government for aid to prevent further losses caused by market fluctuations, according to dispatches received in San Antonio Texas dated January 22.

San Antonio Texas Mexico

California Issue Sparks Diplomatic Debate at University Club

New York January 22 The California anti alien land law sparks a broader debate as Americas ambassador to Japan Roland Morris warns Tokyo that classifying aliens by citizenship eligibility could threaten property and personal rights. He notes Japan objects to unequal rights for Japanese nationals and emphasizes treaty limits on immigration.

New York California University Club Rolang & Morris Amerleyan Japan Morris Baron Shidehara United States America Orient T. Ha

Kansas City Officer Kills Atlanta Man in City

Ernest Sinclair of Atlanta was shot and killed by Ed Boyle a Kansas City detective after Sinclair and a companion named Marty Campbell were arrested. Campbell claimed to be a showman from Texas and Sinclair allegedly swindled several people at a railroad station as Boyle called for a patrol wagon. The name Sinclair did not appear in the latest directory or telephone book.

Kansas City Ernest Sinclair Atinite Ed Boyle Sinclair Marty Campbell Texas Boyle Campball Sinclair With A Companion, Had ‘Swindled A Number of Persons At A Rails Road Ee Erneat Sinclair

Prohibition raid ambush kills deputy in Alabama

Florence Alabama January 22 deputy prohibition officer Don Stevenson of Tuscumbia was killed and Hd Highfield of Tus cumbia and Andrew McPeters of Florence were wounded by Jake Smith and Hamp Kirby during a raiding operation on the Tennessee river near locks 4 and 5. Kirby and Smith along with a youth Hamed Fuller were arrested on Cunningham Island. State officer N Ly Pierce left Birmingham to take charge. The ambush occurred after officers talked with Smith and Kirby and shook hands before being fired upon from logs, with Romine leading the raiders earlier having captured two stills on an island.

Wmlorence Ala Don Stevenson Tuscumbia Hd Highfield Andrew McPeters Flornce Jake Smith Hamp Kirby Colbert County Tennessee” River Birmingham W. A. Romine Florence Smith Kirby Stevenson Highfield McPeters Hill Nilernte Plant No. 2 Sheffield Sid Kirby Romine Stefvenson

Harris Pleased by Harding Message Says South Safe

Washington January 22 Senator William J Harris praised President elect Hardings message in Atlanta and said he was not surprised. He noted the south has nothing to fear from Hardings administration and that the president is broadminded beyond sectional interests.

James A. Rollomon Washington Harding Atlanta William J. Harris Rding Georizia South

Nature's Paint in the Face by Stuart's Calcium Waters

An advertisement claims calcium in the blood gives a natural flush to the cheeks. It touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as the main agent for skin repair, replacing pimples and clogged pores with renewed, firmer tissue. The copy urges readers to obtain the product from drug stores for 60 cents a box.

Stuart Nature

60 Captured in the Heart of the City

Stewart P. Hatton and Bryan & Hatton Co-Presidents promote Bryan Hatton Business College which has enrolled 60 new students since January 3, boosting total enrollment. Life scholarship of 50 dollars offered. Classes run morning, afternoon, and night at Corner Bread and Hunter, Atlanta, Georgia. Phone Ivy R787.

Stewart P. Hatton Bryan & Hatton Bryan-Hatton Nesa College Onca Ivy Atlanta

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