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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1921

Page

3

Woman Charged with Murder in Gainesville GA Killing

Juda Mary Townsend faces a coroner's jury verdict of murder after the death of Dr. J. R. Arrington last Friday. The inquest described the scene, with Townsend allegedly firing a shotgun after a dispute over payment. A mob reportedly threatened to burn Townsend’s home, which later burned with livestock perishing in the flames. Prosecution is led by County Solicitor Kenyon with assistance from the Solicitor-General.

Jgainesville Juda Mary Townsend J. R. Arrington Dr. Arrington Dr. Averington Townsend Gainesville Howard Thompson W. J. Phillips

Italian Ambassador Escapes Death In Pittsburg Platform Collapse

Vittorio Rolandi Ricci Italian ambassador to the United States and Bishop Hugh C Boyle narrowly escaped injury when the platform for an orphanage dedication collapsed in Pittsburg. About 150 people on stage were rescued. speaker advance to the front entrance to finish remarks at St. Anthony's Orphanage for Fatherless Children of Western Pennsylvania.

Pittsburg Vittorio Rolandi Ricci Italy United States Hugh C. Boyle St. Anthony's Orphanage Pennsylvania I Marner

Pact Not Intend to Affect America and Anglo Japanese Alliance

The article argues the Anglo Japanese alliance should not affect the United States. It states Japan seeks friendship with Britain and stability in the Pacific while maintaining good will with the United States. It denies aggressive designs toward China and underscores mutual respect and shared commercial interests as guiding principles.

United States Japan Par Teast China

Retail Milk Report Probes With Sterilizers and Samples

Retail milk producers supply data on steam sterilizers and bacterial analyses. The report lists numerous dairies and individuals from Atlanta Decatur and nearby areas, with totals ranging into hundreds of thousands and millions, highlighting industry concentrations and test results.

Howse Atlanta Hemlack C. x Beott Decatur Gaumont Dairy Herlock Lauderdale Dairy East Rove Hill Dairy Silver Leaf Dairy Hem C. Johnson J. Moog Main B.D Moor Mele Muley J. H. Johnson Aokey Dairy Main D. A. Pickle Georgia B. Beavery Becatur Granper & Adnan RGL Tugeié Hom Snoyrdrift Pleudland Farm Tuwden Ivy Way Coffes A. Hy Neeson G. Campbell G. A. Kean Heim Medlock Mathis Pracy v . i Garu Nolan É Barton Morrow Az Iuap VP. Hightower Ores W. C. House Land Avenue Ae Cani Guster Federate Hewitt Ben S.cou Whitehead Catur Johnson F. Cox Te A Ancett Bros. & Jones Tuchnead Dalry Beatiol’s Kirkwood F. Beaty J. B. Woolf Tarker & Kent Key RS. Thigle de- D. Baul D. K. Gazaway Atianta Gibert White F. Sprayberr Tarker Lizzie "Cason Bagwell Grebl Herstock W. A Parker H. J. Pirkle Georgie W. N Brantley Attentek Atenania Aenges Rogers Flaq Jones Wianta Geo. Haley R.A Hil Dairy

New York and Boston Fourth of July Parade Tone

The article notes anarchist parade fears in New York amid Fourth of July demonstrations and cites Rev. Willbur Crafts condemning anti-prohibition marchers. It mentions Jersey City planning a strong anti-prohibition display reviewed by Governor Edwards and Boston distributing eight tons of ice cream to children as a main Fourth of July festivity. Also reports the Fourteenth Artillery band at Port Screven, Savannah, retained for detached service after earlier disbandment orders.

Willbur Crafts International Reform Bureau Carpentier New York Jersey City Dr. Crafts Edwards Boston Savannah Fourteenth Artillery Bort Screven Guich

Over Five Billion Is Cost for Year Of U S Government

Washington reports the United States government spent 5 115 927 689 dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30 and ran revenues of 5 624 982 960 dollars. Expenditures averaged about forty million daily in the final week. The year saw a debt peak of 23 977 450 552 dollars, with securities sales totaling 8 864 908 322 dollars and redemptions at 9 182 307 100.

Washington United States Treasury Ement

Purse Presented to Dr. L. O. Bricker at Church

Rev L O Bricker pastor of the First Christian Church received a handsome alligator purse and 125 dollars from the board of elders and deacons as a token of appreciation for ten years of faithful service. He will depart for New York state for a five week vacation this week with Dr Moore filling his pulpit.

L. 0. Bricker First Christian Church New York State Moore

Metro picture house opens in Atlanta on Fourth of July

Atlanta readsies for holiday as the Metropol itan theater at Broad and Luckie opens this morning and is to be formally dedicated at 9 15. City offices banks courts and many stores close for the day while the Atlanta Scottish association plans its tenth annual Burns cottage grounds basket picnic.

Moving Picture House Metropolitan Theater Broad and Luckie Streets State Capitol General Assembly Atlanta Scottish Association Burns Cottage Atlanta Burns Club

Two Prison Terms in Shooting of Third Brother

Savannah July 3 Special Three to four years in the penitentiary passed on Palignac and Elliott Bourquin brothers for shooting Guilleman Bourquin on April 1. The shooting ended a bitter family feud over the father's estate. The brothers claimed Guilleman denied their rights. witnesses said the two attacked the third brother near his business, firing as he fled and kicking him when down. The victim, a prominent merchant and noted rifleman, has not recovered.

Savannah Palignac Elliott Bourquin Guilleman Bourquin Guilleman Hhe

Weevil Threaten Chattooga Cotton Crop in Georgia

In Lyerly and surrounding Chattooga County areas farmers report severe boll weevil damage to young cotton. Squares form and fall as insects attack buds and squares. A visiting boll weevil expert advised calcium arsenate dusting on small plants, noting low cost per acre, with ongoing efforts to burn affected squares and destroy grubs.

Lyerly Chattooga County South Georgia

Big celebration of Fourth at Trion

Lyerly Ga July 3 Special Ags has been the custom for the past several years the Fourth of July will be observed in an elaborate manner at Trion an interesting program having been arranged At noon an old fashioned basket dinner will be spread Baseball games both in the morning and afternoon between two strong amateur teams will be added attractions In Lyerly the day will be spent in a quiet manner many having planned fishing trips others left Saturday for nearby summer resorts for a few days outing

Lyerly Trion

Sylvester Postoffice Raised to Second Class Status

The Sylvester postoffice was upgraded from third to second class on July 1. Postmaster A H Overton's leadership over the past three years is cited as key to the improvement, with the office having made rapid progress compared to the state.

Sylvester A. H. Overton

Ireland Prepares for Peace Conference Amid Tense Unrest

In Ireland heavy violence continues as a bridge blast in County Kildare and threats of renewed attacks mark the eve of Monday talks between northern and southern representatives. Rumors link General Smuts to a peace movement in Ireland and prayers rise in churches for conference success. Sinn Fein hold up a Kerry mail train. two raiders killed and three soldiers wounded as the train burns near Midleton Cork.

County Tipperary Waterford County Kildare Erenes Irea UTS Reland Vondon General J.cmuts Ireland Dublin Belfast Associated Press General Smuts London Times Ardfert Kerry Midleton Cork

Pirate Newspaper Details Carpentier Victory in First Round

A pirate news sheet published as Nouvelles Sportives claimed Carpentier defeated Dempsey in the first round within thirty seconds after the fighters entered. Crowds in cafes and hotels bought the sheet while reliable papers later reported Dempsey’s victory, causing disbelief until Geneva learned the truth.

Nouvelles Sportives Spentier Dempsey Rockout Ting Dempsey Geneva

Letter Carriers Will Open Meet Today in Sea City

Savannah Ga July 3 Special The Rural Letter Carriers association of the state will hold a two days convention at the Hotel Savannah Monday and Tuesday July 9 and 10 with G Wall Eliaville as president G T Pippin Round Oak vice president W A Keown Rome secretary and treasurer J A Roark Flowery Branch TH W Taylor Cuthbert editors R F D department Tri Weekly Atlanta Constitution executive committee W R Woods Dawson J W Pickens Gameville Gray Meeks Nichols insurance committee W A Keown Rome chairman F A Jones Tallbotten B W Burch Helena

Savannah Rural Letter Carriers’ Association of the State W. R. Woods Dawson J. W.pickens Gameaville Gray Meeks Nichols W. A. Keown Rome F. A. Jones Tallbotten B. W. Burch Helena

Successful Revival Ends in Dublin Georgia

Dublin Ga July 3 Special The revival meetings at the Methodist church ended with large crowds attending twice daily in a large tent. Evangelist Miller of Tennessee preached powerful sermons and many new members joined. The final sermon tonight was The Unpardonable Sin. Morning consecration service topic was The Call of Abraham.

Dublin Methodist Church Trvangelist Miller Tennessee

Amusement Directory theater listings and features

Lyric Theater and Metropolitan Theater show weeklong programs headlined by Behind the Scenes with John Delmore and Goldie Moore. A Fourth of July matinee at 2 20 this afternoon opens the bill with Vinret Carson Rapps and the Clara Pheodoros Trio among other acts.

John Delmore Goldie Moore Vinret Carson Comedienne Rapps Clara Pheodoros

Vaudeville and Screen Features Across City Theaters

Loew's Grand opens with an all star vaudeville program led by G Swayne Gordon and company in a travesty With the Old Love. Other acts include Herman ang Brisco and Kneeland Powers in Tit for Tats, the Norvells in In an Artist's Studio, and Barker Williams in It Can Be Done. Screen acts fill Tudor, Rialto, Criterion, Borsyth, Strand, Willam Farnum, Vendette, Alpha theaters daily through the week.

G. Swayne Gordon Hermen Brivcog Hnesland & Power Earle Williams the Grand sAn Eore Loew's Grand Herman Ang Brisco Kneeland Powers The Norvells DeBrowne Barker Williams

Storms Leave Meigs Wreckage and Down Wires

A damaging wind storm struck Meigs Georgia on Saturday producing ruined buildings and uprooted trees. J L Proctor home damaged by lightning others including Meigs Variety works and Meigs Fertilizer works lost smoke stacks. D Z Osteen’s barn leveled and Howard Sasser’s garage demolished with cars damaged. Fifty large trees felled disrupting fishk lines and telephones. Thomasville reports electrical storms with outages but no major damage.

Meigs J. L. Proctor Ughthire Meigs Variety Works Meigs Fertilizer Works D. Z. Osteen Howard Sasser

Fireworks Display At Lakewood Tonight Ends Holiday Alcoholic

A Lakewood Park Independence Day finale will combine Saturday and Monday programs into a double show tonight with aerial displays and set pieces. Races start at 1 PM Monday and run through the afternoon followed by a moving pictures program at Sylvan Terrace.

Lakewood Park Atlanta Flolalgs Sylvan Terrace Tresa2 Klesius Mary G. Willie Altoona

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary. Townsend Gainesville, Ga America Firat Delmore & Moore Glaba Mooro Violet,anson Bally Hoo Bing Lakewood Lawrence O'Neal Guy Steele Mike Moran Retail Milk Report ARADE U.S Purse DR. L. O. Bricker Conienentera Es Chattooga Sea City Eet Keith Vaudeville Loew Tudor Theater H. B. Warner Rialto Theater House Peters Isabel Criterion Constance Talmedre Eac H Borsyth Conway ‘Tentle Thester Willam Farnum Hed Vendette Theater Tom Moore Alpha Theater Standar Jock Perrin Stand Up Thomasville Owards N. Pryor Georgia Savings Bank & Trust Company Peachtree Street Fulton National Fulton National Bank
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