Robbery Halts Four Passenger Train Near Covington
Big Four passenger train No. 44 was held up near Covington Indiana. Two men boarded the express car at Covington and robbed non negotiable securities. Express messenger Frank Beckman was wounded. loot value unknown. Authorities scour the area as a wound surgeon treated Beckman in Indianapolis Hospital. No money was taken though bank drafts and non negotiable securities were seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Ills
Big Four
Covington
Indiana
Veedersburg
Frank Beckman
Beckman
Indianapolis
Alexander Farmer
Indianapola
Ingis
Accordte
Fortner
Ind
America Railway Express Company
Anglo Jap Treaty Topic at Imperial Conference
Premiers of the British dominions debated renewing the Anglo Japanese treaty during two Imperial conference sessions. Lloyd George avoided direct speech, secrecy surrounded proceedings, and no official communique was issued. The Times notes Birkenhead’s view that the treaty stays in force until denunciation, affecting premier strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Premer Lloyd-George
Lord Curzon
Hn London Times
Lord Birkenhead
Great Britain
Japan
Fimes
Hines Speaks at World Chamber Session in London
London July 1 Walter D Hines former US railroads director urged restoration of transportation facilities removing burdens on commerce at the International Chamber of Commerce final session. Resolutions called for relief of double taxation, credits for reconstruction, a universal bill of lading, and export tax abolition on raw materials with selective exceptions. The American group opposed expanding abolishing import duties. Cedartown Ga Benedict school appoints include O V Meyers principal and three graduates as staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
International Chamber of Commerce
Walter D. Hines
United States
Europe
Atlanta Man Re-elected Head of Foreign War Vets
Macon Ga July 1 Special Adoption of a resolution praising Georges Carpentier for his fight with Jack Dempsey and choosing Augusta as next meeting place highlighted the opening session of the Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment. J Ed Eubanks of Atlanta was re elected commander along with officers from Augusta Macon Waycross and Fort McPherson. The next convention date will be set by the council of administration in early 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Georges Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
Augusta
J. Ed Eubanks
Atlanta
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Eubanks
Eww
P. Bond
F. G. Brigham
Carpentier
Dempsey
W. X. Mitchell
Columbus
Waycross
Svvannah
Cliff TV
Williamson
Bunting-McWilliams Post
State Organization
Wascross
Rotary and Kiwanis
BE. B. W. Bond
H. J. Smith
Otey B. Mitchell
Henry J. Carswell
John A. Randolph
James Smith
Arthur Wilson, Jr
Miners Union Chiefs Guilty Verdict in Kansas Case
Columbus Kansas July 1 Alexander Howat and August Dorcy officers of the Kansas Miners Union were found guilty by a jury of violating the Kansas industrial court law by calling a strike. Howat faces further action with sentencing set for July 9 while a new trial request awaits ruling. The courtroom was crowded but orderly as the verdict was delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Kans
Alexander Howat
August Dorcy
Kansas Miners’ Union
Kansas Industrial Court
Howat
Waders
Frank W. Boss
Education Board to Hold Special Session Saturday
The education board meets Saturday at 9 30 in special session to discuss a proposed legislature bill raising Atlanta ad valorem taxes. The fall operation of the schools hinges on passage of the tax bill, with a plan to raise to 140 dollars per 100. Sutton begins as superintendent, aims for cooperation with city council and new school programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Sutton
W. F. Dykes
City Council
Bank Employees Present Vase to John E Murphy
On his last official day at Lowry National Bank retiring president John E Murphy received a silver vase from bank employees. Regina Corrigan spoke for the staff as Murphy accepted the token of esteem and delivered brief remarks after the close of business Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E Murphy
Lowry National Bank
Regina Corrigan
Murphy
Troops for Summer Arrive at Benning
Special trains carried army officers freshly graduated from the Infantry school at Benning and other officers on leave to Washington and New York. Regular services were crowded, requiring extra baggage facilities. One hundred fifty troops arrived from Camp Meade tonight and four hundred more expected Sunday from San Antonio. The Twenty-ninth Infantry is already stationed at Benning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Washington
New York
Benning
Cal Benning
Campao
San Antonio
Twenty-Ninth Infantry
Second Budget Meet Held on Friday
Washington July 1 President Harding called to order today a second meeting of government on the budget. After a brief address he left for the Mellon office then presided over the cabinet meeting. The session was behind closed doors with about thirty department and agency representatives gathering information for Director Dawes. Harding urged support and said the executive backs Dawes in reducing expenditures as he announced budget regulations and a general reserve fund plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Helais
Mellon
White House
Dawes
Budget Bureau
Hading
United States
Child Sees Father Shot Dead By Woman
In Gainesville Georgia on July 1 special report states rural physician Dr John R Arrington was killed at his Murrayville road home by Mary Townsend. The 12 year old son witnessed the shooting from the curb as Arrington allegedly entered the house then Townsend fired from the door with a shotgun. Townsend claims the doctor grabbed her. she is jailed on whisky charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
John R. Arrington
Mary Townsend
Murrayville Road
Arrington
Itta
Stillman Divorce Hearing Focuses on Legitimacy Inference
In Poughkeepsie on July 1 the redirect examination of James A. Stillman explored whether he favored his wife starting divorce proceedings to test Guy Stillman’s paternity. Defense objections blocked answers as the case examined gifting jewelry after Guy’s birth and later revelations affecting the divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie, N
James A. Stillman
Guy
Army Recruiting Sure to Pick Up Here’s the Reason
A young soldier in Uncle Sam’s uniform visited police headquarters just after midnight asking the lieutenant to guard his money until tomorrow. Expecting about $30, the officer was surprised when the man revealed a cash roll of $1,200 after refusing to give his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Police
Dieutenant
Leutenant
Acquittal in Alabama Over Search Warrant Issue
In Anniston on August 1, defendants Jasper Lorren and Ed Dyer both white from Cleburne County were acquitted of federal prohibition violations. A federal commission acquitted after prosecutors argued officers failed to obtain a proper search warrant, citing the latest Supreme Court ruling on warrant necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Ala
Auiy
Jasper Lorren
Ed Dyer
Cleburne County
Gomumlreloner R. B. Car
United States Commission
Supreme Court
Pershing Named Chief of Staff for U S Army
General John J Pershing is named chief of staff of the United States Army, relieving Major General Peyton C March on leave pending retirement. Harbord becomes Pershing’s principal staff assistant in France, with March remaining advisory. Weeks approves plans to free Pershing from routine duties to direct national guard and civilian reserve training and larger operations. Secretary Weeks and Assistant Secretary Wainwright proceed with farm and inspection duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John J. Perahing Wuay
United State Army
Peyton C. March
American Expeditionary
National Guard
Harbord
March
War Department
Pershing
Department
Europe
United States
Army
Weeks
Lancaster
N. H
Wainwright
South
Preparedness Plea Voiced by Harris in Tennessee
Major General Peter C. Harris spoke at a Tennessee American Legion convention lunch in Chattanooga, urging awareness of unpreparedness and disarmament costs. He warned that US military funding is a small share of total expenditures and criticized prolonged delays in mobilization and reliance on allies. He supported real disarmament but cautioned it cannot be achieved by the United States alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Peter C. Harris
United States Army
Tennessee Department of the American Legion
Harris
Congress
Army
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
America
Germany
De Valera Confers With Freed Leaders In Dublin
Dublin July 1 Arthur Griffith released from Mountjoy, and Éamonn de Valera visits Griffiths home in Clontarf. De Valera also meets Gaelic League president John MacNeill. Southern Unionists favor talks with Lloyd George in London. Northern Ulsterites prefer separate parliaments with local powers. If conference moves to London, central council powers become a main issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Mount Joy
Arthur Griffith
Sinn Tein
Éamonn de Valera
Griffiths
Clontarf
de Valera
John MacNeill
Gaelic League
Griffith
Lloyd George
Northern Ireland
London
Ulster
Central Council
British Miners Vote to End Strike Returns to Work
London July 1 Frank Hodges secretary of the miners union issues an official statement on behalf of the miners federation declaring an overwhelming district by district vote to accept owners terms. The men will return to work without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Frank Hodges
Miners Union
Miners’ Federation
Sheriffs Combine In Fight on Liquor In Alabama Counties
Sheriffs from several counties in Alabama formed a wartime style alliance to suppress illicit whisky traffic. A joint raid conducted in three counties yielded about 25 gallons of whisky. Officers met in Anniston and, traveling by car, searched areas near the Cleburne Clay Talladega line. Extended raids into mountain regions are being planned for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Ala
Cleburne
Clay
Talladega
Tila
Paar
Atlanta Assets and the Atlanta Spirit as Civic Call
The Christian Council urges Atlanta residents to assess tangible assets like churches schools hospitals libraries parks and waterworks and to scrutinize management by public officials. It stresses civic responsibility in voting to protect children and city life, invoking Henry Grady and the Atlanta Spirit toward a more cooperative, just city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Church Co-operation
Atlanta
Buch
Christian Council
Henry Grady
Grady
Jesus Christ
Katherine Bates
God
Grady Hospital
charKe
Grant Park
Howell Park
Iedmont Park
Four Burglaries And One Hold-Up Reported Friday
Four burglaries and one hold-up were reported near Heva street station in the early hours on Friday. Items stolen included cash from a coal company, a few ice picks and matches, $200 in cigars and merchandise, and meats and canned goods from a grocery. A hold-up on Ponce de Leon avenue robbed FB Fraher of $42, with the thief using a face disguise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heva Street
Polle
East Side Coal and Lumber Company
Kirkwood
Atlantic Ice and Coal Corporation
East Side Coal and
Ponce de Leon
Pleasant Week End Predicted For City
Weather forecasts predict a more pleasant weekend with interruptions by occasional thundershowers. Friday was hot and sunny spells gave way to cloud cover shielding much of the city from the sun.
Hold Up Reported By Negro Couple Near North Jackson Street
Onte Jackson and his wife Annie May Jackson of 142 East Baker street were held up near North Jackson street and Highland avenue at 10 45 o'clock Friday night and relieved of a small amount of change. Police say the description matches a man alleged to have committed several hold ups recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onte Jackson
Annie May Jackson
East
Baker Street
North Jackson Street
Highland Avenue
First Presbyterian Church Extends Communion Observance
The article lists Sunday communion services across multiple churches including First Presbyterian with Dr J Sprole Lyona delivering the communion address on Vows Renewed as baptism is administered. It notes special musical programs under Charles A Sheldon Jr and various choir and violin performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church
J. Sprole Lyona
Charles A. Sheldon, Jr
Gengvieve ‘Voorhees
Druid Hills Presbyterian
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church
Religious Services and Sunday Schedule Across Atlanta Churches
A long church notices page lists sermons and services for Ad Avenue Baptist Central Baptist Oakland City Baptist Second Baptist First Methodist and other congregations. It details morning and evening subjects, Sunday school times, pastors, and upcoming union services on the Capitol lawn with noted speakers and invitations to state legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian Church
Capitol Grounds
Christian Endeavor
Brotherhood Room
Capitol View Presbyterian
Capitol View Presbyterian Church
B. A Thomas
Billy Sunday Club
Presbyterian
Inman Park Baptist
Inman Park Baptist Church
Samuel Es Govan
Peachtree Primitive
Peachtree Primitive Baptist
Ave Simms
Capitol Ren
Onner Ball
Ad Avenue Baptist Church
Christ
Jesus
Bible School
PU. Oy
Ponce
Leon Avenue
Fonce de Leon Baptist Church
Ashby Jones
D. Ws
John F. Purser
First Methodist
First Methodist Church
Hey
Costen Barret
Walter T Colquitt
Trinity Methodist Church
D. m
Capitol
Epworth League
First Christian
LO Bricker
Wiest Christ
Church of Atlanta
Bricker
New York
International Christian Endeavor Convention
Union Theological Seminary
Columbia University
Trither
State Capitol
Services for Sunday in colored churches
A listing of Sunday sermons in various colored churches with pastors and service times. Bethel-Heyl EH with pastor H Singleton. Allen Temple with Rev RF Ward. St Pow with Rev G G Gray. Cosmopolitan with Rev W J Williams. St Peter's with Rev Horace Williams. Trinity with Rev A D Hardeman. St Philip's with Rev J B Gardner and Dean J A Lindsay. Antioch Decatur with Rev J W Sangster. St Mark with Rev J B Epperson. Reed Street Baptist with Rev E P Johnson. Tabernacle with Rev C H Young. Second Mt Olive with Rev GW Jordon. St Luke with Rev A C Diggs. Union with Rev C H Sharpe. Mt Moriah with Rev T Gholsten. Antioch Timothy Laine. First Reynoldstown with Rev Lewis Foster. Mt Calvary with Rev J M Gates. Butler Street with Rev B H BR Smith. West Mitchell Holsey Temple with Rev A F Bailey. Mitchell Street G E. South Atlanta with Rev W B Woods. St Luke with Rev W F Strickland. Rush Memorial with Rev G J Thomas. St Mark I J Alston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
H Singleton
Allen Temple
Ward
Panera
Evenin
G. G.gray
W J Williams
St. Peter's
Horace Williama
Trinity
Reed Street
E. P. Johnson
Tabernacle
C. H Young
Ching
Mt. Olive
GW. Jordon
St Luke
A. C. Diggs
T Union
C. H. Sharpe
Mt. Moriai
T. Gholsten
Mill and Evenlay
Antioch
Timothy Laine
IL A. m
Bem Firat
Reynoldstown
Lewis Foster
Tiberty
Ber
Ernest Hold
Mt Vernon
D. Florence
Mt "Calvery
J. M. Gates
Butler Street
Hev
BR. Smith
West Mitchell
A. EF. Bailey
Peator
Holsey
Wort Street
M. W. Gurch
Ariel Bowen
J. ©. Brower
South Atlanta
W. B Woods
St. Luke—Revy
W. F. Strickland
Ander Congregational
Rush Memories
Hey
G. J. Thomas
Iia
P. T. Lutheran Church
St. Mark
I. J. Alston
Brown to Address Jr O U A M Members at Capitol Avenue
J J Brown state commissioner of agriculture will address the Good of the Order in O U A M and Daughters of America at 28 Capitol avenue Sunday only 8 at 3 p m Commissioner Brown is a member of Riverside council No 116 Ir O U A M He is one of the five wives of the order and one of the best speakers of the State A large attendance is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Brown
of Agriculture
Order
O. U. A. and Daughters of America
Capitol Avenue
Brown
Riverside Council
Classified Rates and ad insertion rules in brief
Classified ad terms outline rates for single and multiple insertions, cash requirements, classifications eligible for telephone orders, and disclaimers. It notes that ads with repeated insertions require cash in advance for certain categories and warns the Constitution offers guidance on wording and disclaims mulitple incorrect insertions. It also states discontinuances must be in writing and provides contact via TELEPHONE MAIN 5000.
M T Edgerton’s California tour and travel plans
Personal M T Edgerton to conduct a second party to California leaving Greengboard on July 3 joining his party at summer school at the University of California. Jay 27 visiting en route New Orleans El Paso Los Angeles San Francisco Salt Lake City Colorado Springs Pike’s Peak Denver Kansas City Chicago Cincinnati Asheville. Round trip $325 with side trips to Yosemite and Yellowstone Park extra. Air reservations MT Edgerton California Inn Barking Cal. Saddle horses for hire and horse riding by month or hour. Madam Malone spiritual consultations daily 10 am to 8 pm Washington to Lakewood Stillman Street 611 Lakewood Avenue. Maleasily snuiterium private refined homes provided for infants. Mia MT A Mitchell 22 Windsor Street call VAIN 502T for window shades cleaned and reversed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T Edgerton
California
Greengbord
University of California
Jay
New Orleans
el Paso
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Salt Lahe City
Colorado Springs
Pike’s Peak
Denver
Kansas City
Chicago
Cincinnati
Asheville
Yosemite
Yellowstone Parkes
MT Edgerton
California Inn
Barking
Cali Hemrock Birt
Madam Malone
Washington
Lakewood
Stillman Street
Mia
A Mittchell
Windsor Street
VAIN
Lost and found notes and theft notices from Atlanta area
A string of lost items and police notices lists several rewards for returning items and for arrests. Items include a green silk umbrella, a red and pearl breech pin set, a green ring with diamonds, and a purple umbrella. The ads mention stolen cars such as a 1919 Buick touring car, a 1921 Stephens touring car, and a 1921 Ford roadster, with license numbers and addresses in Atlanta and Newnan. Rewards range up to $50 with calls to Hemlock, Main, or Automobiles Underwriters Detective Bureau for recovery or convictions. Continuous garbled text and partial items indicate an OCR-drafted classifieds page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koreyth Thunter
Kampets Ailger
Hemlock
Test Avenue
Georgia
Newnan
Nottty Autoaoree Paes
Virginia Avenue
UTD Mobile
Hartlag
Atlanta
Neward
Mcense
Alexander Street
Automolilf
Detective Bureau 401
Hart Bldg
Small Manufacturing Firm Seeks Finance Chief
Complete charge of books, credits and financial end of small manufacturing corporation. Can offer exceptionally good inducements to the right man. Answer in own handwriting to E-383, Constitution.
Multiple Trade Jobs Advertised On One Page
A jumble of early 20th century classified items lists openings for cooks at Varelas Restaurant and other roles including shoe department salesmen, mould and model makers, Linotype operators, Monotype staff, finishers, and various open shop trades. Also notes railway mail and other positions, with addresses in Birmingham, Waco, Memphis, Rochester, and related firms and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varelas
N. Forsyth ST
Watson's
Cor. Pryor
Decatur Sts
Indiana
Reed Bros. Stone and Monument Co
Highthave
Goth Street
North
Birmingham
Ala
Waco Art Stons Co
Waco Teras
Inter
Latsch & Arnold
North Second St
Memphis
Ourneymen
Green & Ile
Baton News Co
Franklin Institute
Dept
Rochester
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hines
World Chamber
Cedartown
Tory
Benedict School
O V Meyers
Tennessee Ec
Myrtle Jone
Youns Harrin College
Norma Hunt
Susie Wright
Stachelberg
Iidaffodil
N. Pryor St
Atlantan
John E. Murphy
Stillman
Alabama
Washington Park
Sanitary
Hest
News of the Churches
Pryor Street Presbyterian
Pryor Street Presbyterian Church
Bell
Fast Point Presbyterian
Point Presbyterian Church
Boy Scouts of
East Point
A R Bolderby
Weathers
Parenta
College Park Presbyterian
College Park Presbyterian Church
J. W. Stokes
Faliona
A. B. Holderby
L. Bell
G D. Montgomery
Moore Memorial Presbyterian
Moore Memorial Church
W. T Mann
Associate Reformed
Paul
W. Treid
Associate ‘Reformed Presbyterian Church
Susie Reese Kennedy
Reid
Center Hill
Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Peachtree Road Presbyterian
Gordon Street
Harris Street Presbyterian
Roy T. Brumbaugh
Gordon Street Baptist
Gordon Street Baptist Church
Cay J. Tate
Banday
Ita
Aftanta Sanday
Baneas
West End Baptist
Warren Mosby Seay
West End
Euliary
Central Baptist
Central Baptist Church
A. Ridey
J. V. Tarver
Ridley
Oakland City Baptist
Oakland City Baptist Church
William M Sentell
Second Baptist
Henry Alford Porter
Second Capitol Church
Capital
Jane
Leavell
Don Unions
Mark's ME
St Mark’s al L Church
Wasson
Joel Hunter
Rey
Freeman
Workers’ Council
Wesley Memorial
Wesley Memorial Church
BF Fraser
Poater
Fullown
W A Sutton
Epworth Methodist
Epworth ME
Rchool
Woalvard
Mornim
Taimith
Fpworth League
Om Ender
Dora Womack
Aloha
Church OF Christ
Churches of Christ
West End Avenue
Goodpasture
John A. Biingman
Unday
Dockyon Hill
Central
Congregational
Centre Congregational Church
Oakland City
Stuchell
Liberal Christian
Liberal Christian Church
G . Kelm
Stev T. Busher
Wilyeraatist Church
Young People’s Christian Union
Misa Lucy Rhyne
Hardee Street
Savoy Theater
Yishord
Metropolitan Bible Class
Tormen
Tabernacle Binday School System
Bpooner
Taberncle
Pistor
John W Mds
Matle
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