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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1921
Page
7
Flames raged for nearly three hours at a drug store corner of Jackson and Clay streets. Spectators feared the blaze would spread to another block. Early estimates quoted losses surpassing 4,009,000 dollars with widespread opinions on the total damage.
Hundreds of persons rushed to save property as flames threatened buildings. Streets near the blaze clogged with wagons, automobiles, and wheelbarrows carrying furniture and stock from stores and offices.
P Anespopoulos of 1 Grant Place told police he was robbed around 7:30 PM Monday at the corner of South Pryor and Garnett by two Black men. One threatened him with a pistol while the other searched his pockets and took about $20 in cash along with his pocketbook and a gold patch.
Senate records show the anti packers bill passage with a 46 to 38 vote. The agriculture committee had proposed a week’s notice of bids and prices for livestock, but the amendment failed 70 to 8. Party breakdowns listed Republicans for 18, Democrats for 28, with detailed lawmaker tallies.
Washington January 24 Senator William J Harris released a letter explaining his stance on the packers bill. He notes his federal trade commission experience and says he cannot accept claims that the commission fabricated allegations. He supports government action to curb private monopolies over food, arguing current private control harms 110 million people. The American Farm Bureau Federation urges members to back the bill to curb packer power.
Delegates led by chamber of commerce president and Mell Wilkinson gathered in Atlanta for a two day advertising convention. St Elmo Massengale discussed the rise of advertising over three decades while civic groups invited advertising women to attend. Executives toured the Georgian Terrace and praised the citys facilities and potential benefits.
In Warrenton North Carolina authorities moved nine lynching victims to Raleigh for safety and later, five more prisoners were sent to Raleigh. A Warrenton home guard and Henderson guards remained armed while Mayor J L Burchard deputized thirty citizens. Coroner’s jury ruled death by unknown hands. The mob’s ringleaders were not identified.
At a Norfolk depot after midnight on a weekend, Jerome Hunter, a Black man, shot and injured Matthew Bullock and fired at Raby Trailor. Trailor died later in Henderson hospital, and Hunter was critically injured at Raleigh hospital.
Official reports reveal a three week air campaign by fewer than 200 British airmen and 11 planes crushed the power of the Mad Mullah, native ruler of Somaliland. The expedition, begun in 1919, destroyed strongholds, captured or killed leaders, and left Somaliland in peaceful British control with two camel corps casualties.
Washington report from Major General Enoch Crowder indicates an early settlement of Cuban economic and political difficulties. The note mentions a bill in Cuban Congress designed to protect banks and a moratorium upheld by authorities.
Birmingham January 1 Special reports the Southeastern Express Company increasing its capital stock to 1,000,000 and amending its charter. The express firm will take over lines of the Southern Railway system and the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. John B Hockaday elected president and general manager Charles A Lyerly vice president Farris W Woods secretary treasurer and Sanders McDaniel general counsel. Directors authorized all steps needed to begin active operations.
Chicago sources report the Retailers Union claims a price drop has halted while Hal beat bottom, with evidence from meat price issuances by associations and manufacturers. The union notes today’s convention evidence and signals chances for further action remain slight.
Fragmented text references Rhodes Scholars and an announced increase. Core facts unclear due to OCR damage. mentions trustees and a name likely related to Rhodes scholarships. No clear persons, dates, or organizations fully readable.
The Atlanta Urban League reports significant progress in improving housing, living conditions, and health for Atlanta's poorer colored residents during 1920. It outlines the work of 35 sponsors and national partners, a staff of five, and a $5,400 budget, noting extensive housing registries, court collaborations, unemployment aid, night school, and public health outreach through clinics, health education, and pregnancy and child care programs.
Rockledge Fla January 24 President elect Harding lounged on the houseboat Victoria then strolled to Rockledge Country Club for a round of golf. The party has done no fishing yet and may delay that part of the vacation until the boat sails to Miami next week.
An advertisement-style piece warns that excessive meat hurts kidneys and promotes Rad Salts as a remedy. It cites uric acid from meat overworking kidneys, offers a morning dose of four ounces in water, and notes the drink cleanses kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and prevents bladder disorders.
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