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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1921
Page
8
News from Warsaw on January 23 describes insurgent actions between Kiev and Odessa as peasants organize against Bolshevik rule. The Black Hand aids raids to expel Soviet commissars while insurgents control much of rail lines toward Kiev. Red forces rush reinforcements as clashes occur south of Kiev and suburbs are reached.
Court authorized receiver Henry T Troutman to solicit cash bids for all real and personal assets of the Roswell Railroad Company other than the pipeline and pumping station, with bid rejection or acceptance at the court's discretion. Sale set for 23 February 1921 at 11 a.m. at the depot in Thambler Ga, with purchasers obligated to operate the railroad or abandon it.
A densely packed column lists Atlanta venues and acts for the week. Items include Lyric Theater vaudeville, Loew's Grand vaudeville and photoplays with Arthur Dearon headlining, B F Heith's Lyrics, Leona La Mar, Wheeler Trio, and other acts. plus theater notes at Strand Rialto and Forsyth. Also mentions Tudor and Bavoy theaters with featured stars and upcoming screen features. A banking incident is noted with assurances depositors are safe and the bank unaffected.
Rumors circulated that the alleged embezzler from Atlanta, said to have fled, contacted a friend in Palmetto about returning to make good the shortage or face consequences. No official confirmation or announcement followed, and the exact theatre context remained unclear.
Mrs Barker, 65, died after stepping from the curb as a Macon outbound freight neared a Central of Georgia passenger train at a crossing. She stumbled and fell, the locomotive wheels passing over her. Two stepsons survive. funeral plans not announced.
Several infant and adult deaths are announced including Clarency Edgar Nichols aged 10 months at 102 Middle Street. infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Scott Jr. who died at a private hospital. Mrs. Parmelia Johnson with two daughters and two sons. Dorothy Elizabeth Brooke daughter of H. Brooke. Doyal Lee Couch aged 24 at 128 Kennedy Street. John D. Wood of 31 Peachtree Street with Edith Wood and siblings. bodies to be sent to Columbus Ga Dallas Ga Cedartown Ga or Ed later to Decatur Ga and Cedartown Ga for burial or transfer.
Thomas W. Brown Jr. 13, of 12 Orme Street, left home Saturday morning after destroying his photos and has not returned. His father suspects he may be headed toward Pensacola Florida, possibly seeking funds or travel toward a large city, with a habit of motion and adventure. He is described as attending Williams Street School, delivering a newspaper route, and working in the downtown office after school. Last seen wearing a black cap, black coat, and Boy Scout khaki pants, with light brown hair and bluish gray eyes. His grandparents live at 110 North Alcaniz Street Pensacola Florida.
A fire on a inbound Capitol Avenue streetcar caused a late night panic as the trolley car sped along Mitchell Street toward Central and Pryor. Passengers suffered injuries including a mashed left hand and a dislocated line, with many shaken in the crush before Conductor C Li Young stopped the car and the fire was extinguished. Police officer J H Gresham was hospitalized with bruises and a dislocated limb.
In Birmingham on January 23 a negro named Dick Goldeby was shot and killed by National Guardsmen after attacking a patrol from Company H on the highway between Adger and Johns. The man hurled a stone, struck a soldier, bit a trooper, and tried to seize a revolver, prompting two fatal shots. Both soldiers were treated for injuries.
Atlanta residents crowded the countryside and city streets Sunday seeking mild springlike weather. Overcoats vanished as thousands enjoyed pleasant conditions with only a few clouds signaling possible rain toward night. Washington forecast fair to unsettled for tomorrow with mild temps continuing across Georgia for several days and light to breeze across Florida to Virginia.
In Gainesville Georgia on January 23 a Black man Steve Thompson and another Black worker Steve Williams were fatally hurt by an unidentified white man who hired them to drive to the Iron Bridge four miles from town. He left the victims in the road after the public safety incident.
A fragmented food listing mentions broiled country ham with grits and muffins, plus a plate described as Spastal T-Bone break with French fried potatoes and poached eggs on toast, suggesting a breakfast or brunch menu item.
An unidentified man aboard a southbound train ordered the negro passengers to slow near town. Gunfire followed, fatally wounding Thompson and badly wounding Williams who survived only with heavy injuries as authorities consider immigration and seafaring options for the injured crewman.
Norfolk Virginia dispatch reports Donald O Callaghan lord mayor of Cork plans to arrive with Judge Joseph T Lawless to cancel his parole with immigration authorities. O Callaghan was due today but missed the prior schedule and will travel to resolve the case.
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