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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1921

Page

2

World Commerce Reports Improvement in June Trade

Washington July 8 observers summarize June improvements across industry finances and trade in England France and others. British coal settlement rising sterling and wage negotiation outcomes aid general conditions. Italy exports and South American activity show weakness, while China Japan and Australia report stronger prospects and higher customs revenues.

Washington England France Sterling Italy South American Brazil Chile Argentina Mexico South America China Far Eastern Germany Eh Ae New York Maylasis W East Indies

Diversification Gains Headway in Southern States

Washington reports the July crop report showing southern corn acreage up 1 to 29 percent. Virginia North Carolina Georgia Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Texas and Oklahoma lead gains while Virginia North Carolina Texas and Oklahoma forecast smaller crops than last year.

Washington Department of Agriculture Virginia Tennessee North Carolina Texas Oklahoma Georgia Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas

Bradstreet Retailers Show Increased Sales Report

New York July 8 Bradstreet's weekly summary notes retailers more active than wholesale and jobbing due to extensive advertised sales of denison goods at reduced prices. It cites slow collections, harvest progress, slightly better crop outlook, a one percent rise in the index from June 1, and food sector steadiness despite stock market profit taking. Weekly bank clearings total 8.3026 billion dollars.

New York Bradatreet Bradstreet

Williams Receiver Georgia Florida road Augusta notice

John Skelton Williams of Richmond Virginia was appointed sole receiver for the Georgia and Mari da railroad by Superior Court Judge Henry Chammond. The appointment follows the resignations of W R Sullivan Langbourns and M Williams and John F Lewis with no reason given for the resignations.

Augusta John Skel‘ton Willams Richmond Superior Court Henry Chammond Georgia and Marida W. R. Gullivan Langbourns M. Willams John F. Lewis

United States Steel announces price cuts in pipes and wire

New York July 8 United States Steel corporation announced a cut in pipe and tube prices ranging from 32s to 12 a ton and a reduction of 5 a ton in wire and wire walls. Chairman E H Gary said the company will recommend to subsidiaries that tube prices be reduced with specific per ton amounts for standard steel pipe boiler tubes and other sizes. Wire and wire products will see a 2 75 per ton reduction with plain wire at 2 50 per 100 pounds and other wire products adjusted similarly.

New York United ‘States Steel Corporation Today E. H Gary Wits

Griffin and Spalding County Fair Promises Best Event Yet

Indications are that the Griffin and Spalding County Fair association will hold the fair next fall in Griffin and it will be the best yet. Many excellent attractions have already been engaged and others will be booked later. Secretary J B Mills announced that Zeidman and Police exposition will furnish the midway attractions.

Snllette Griffin Griffin and Spalding County Fair ‘Association J.B. Mills The Fair Association Zeidman

Senate and House End Week With Key Considerations

The senate and house closed Friday after approving several major bills and resolutions, hearing proposals for next week, and adjourning to meet again Monday. Senator L C Brown pushed a full investigation of the agriculture department, while a house resolution urged Congress to act on swamp land reclamation and highway reports.

Senate House W.D. Upshaw L. C. Brown State Department of Agriculture Clay Congress Department Brown Commissioner of Agriculture Tha Bis General Judiciary Nix Court of ‘Appeal Special Judiciary Committee Golucke M. Straivan State Highway Commission Department of Agriculture College of Agriculture Lewis Colquitt of Agriculture Moore Appling Board of ‘Chiropractic Examiners Georgia Beckham Menaure Beckham Mongherty State -College DuBose Clarke County Governors Contingent Fund Webb Department’ of Agriculture

Attempted Auto Theft Triggers Fatal Heart Attack

Mrs. Janie Sutton Foster, 66, a Georgia matriarch living with her son A H Foster in Atlanta, died of an acute heart attack induced by anxiety after a would be thief attempted to steal her car at 342 Myrtle Street. The thief fled as Foster heard the disturbance. her husband’s Confederate veteran history and her son’s public service links are noted. The same morning a second car theft on Luckie Street is reported. funeral for Mrs Foster will be held at Haralson Lutheran Church.

Myrtle Street Janie Sutton Foster Georgia A. H. Foster Foster Amon Roe County Haralson Alex Foster Ota County Villa A. Sutton Atlanta Sutton Luckie Street Harristreet Presbyterian Harris Street Roy T. Brumbaugh Moore-Menorial Presbyterian Moore

Young Man Killed by Lightning Near Norcross

Joe Summerlin18 son of Mrs. John Summerlin was instantly killed when lightning struck him and a mule while he and his brother Harry led the pair to shelter on a farm near Norcross Georgia. The brothers were plowing as a storm approached and funeral services were held nearby that afternoon for the victim.

Norcross Joe Summerlin John, Summerlin Harry Summerlin Averely Summerlin Joe Summerjin

Rail wage cut orders apply to Atlanta Terminal and others

The United States railroad labor board extended July 1 wage reductions to several carriers including Atlanta Terminal Company and Kentucky and Indiana Terminal Railroad Company. The action mirrors previous June 1 reductions totaling $400 million, affecting numerous lines such as Pittsburgh and Shawmut, Pullman, Savannah Union Station, Southern Railway, and Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad, among others. Re-Subsidiaries of Boston and Maine and Grand Trunk Western were named as well.

Chicago United States Railroad, Labor Board Atlanta ‘Terminal Company Kentucky and Indians Terminal Railroad Pittsburg Shawmut Pullman Company Savannah New Orleans

Hughes Demand Open Door in China Declared

United States Secretary of State pledges open door policy in China amid protests over Federal Telegraph contract. Hughes affirms no withdrawal from support and rejects monopolistic or preferential rights that exclude other nations from trade or industry with China.

Robert 3. Hender United News State Washington China Intenets Hughes Pacific Ocean Sid D. Danien State Department Federal Far East Federal Telegraph Company United States

Thundershowers Likely Saturday In Atlanta Weather

Local forecasts say thundershowers are likely Saturday in Atlanta and surrounding Georgia areas. Forecaster von Herrmann warned of a possible 90 degree high with hot conditions returning after a period of heat. The Washington bureau also predicts local thundershowers across Georgia.

von Herrmann

Head of Teachers Association Quits Atlanta

C E Phillips president of the Atlanta Public School Teachers Association announced his resignation at a board of education meeting. He plans to move to Durham North Carolina to become a principal in that city. The association has over 600 teachers and under his leadership advanced financial benefits and progress. Many teachers expressed regret at his decision to depart Atlanta.

C. E. Phillips Atlanta Public School Teachers’ Association Board of Education Phillips Phillipa Atlanta

E C Westbrook Teaches Boll Weevil Control in Georgia Talks

E C Westbrook state college field agent addressed about 100 farmers in Cartersville on methods to combat the boll weevil. He noted poorer diversified farming in this region increases the menace and cited towns including Rome Calhoun Dalton Rockmart and Cedartown where he spoke this week. Westbrook quoted J L Parker of Ridgeland Gaz who reportedly earned about 1600 by following his recommendations.

Cartersville E.C. Westbrook State College of Agriculture Westbrook South Georgia Rome Calhoun Dalton Rockmart Cedartown Whits Atlanta J. L. Parker Ridel Gaz

Man Shoots Wife Then Kills Self in Macon

Macon Georgia July 8 Willard Hughes 23 shot and killed Julia Sardin Hughes at her parents home 633 Holt avenue after failed reconciliation He then shot himself in the head dying at Macon hospital after emergency surgery Witness Mrs King saw the first shot The couple married when Julia was 15 and had recently lived in Langley South Carolina where Hughes allegedly deserted her He had repeatedly threatened to kill her when under the influence of liquor.

Macon Julia Sardin Hughes Willard Hughes Holt Avenue Hughes King

Negro Business League Invited to Convene in Atlanta

The local branch invites the Negro Business League to hold its next convention in Atlanta August 16 to 23. Founded by Booker T. Washington, the league mirrors the chamber of commerce and counts prominent Black business leaders among its members. White citizens will be asked to cover half of the $5,000 estimated entertainment cost, with cooperation from the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce to ensure success.

Negro Business League League Atlanta Nation Ab. wJeague Booker T. Washington United States Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

Sumter Peach Men Reap Rich Harvest in 113 Carloads

In Americas Georgia on July 3 a Sumter county peach crop shipment totaled 113 carloads. Leading growers expect one of the largest, most profitable yields in years with an average net price around 700 dollars per car for about 88 thousand dollars overall.

I Americas Sumter County

Surgeon Granted New Manslaughter Trial in Savannah

Dr. M C Wilson, noted physician from Sylvania and later Savannah, who was convicted on an indictment for manslaughter, has been granted a new trial by Judge Meldrim of the superior court after additional evidence was discovered in the case.

Savannah M.C. Wilson Sylvania Meldrim Superior Court

Stand Up for Jesus and sowing in Georgia’s capitol

A Georgia capitol crowd gathers with flags and singing as Dr Belk urges voters to consider the moral harvest of legislation. He warns that corruption and ignorance in public office will bear fruit in homes and farms, urging prayer and righteous sowing this summer. Church leaders announce further talks and services led by Dr Major and Dean Johnston.

Georgia Georgii Joe

Veterans face permanent government care after war

Washington July 8 The War Risk Insurance Bureau estimates thousands of late World War veterans will need permanent government care. About 46 hundred admitted last year, with at least 7,000 this year, many incapacitated in service. Hospitals will expand from soldiers homes to meet demand. by peak, as many as 150,000 could be hospitalized. The program mirrors Civil War patterns with new facilities and expanded permanent homes.

Ralph H. Turner United News Washington United States Bureau of War Risk Insurance Bette Risk Bureau Styter Shin Marth Wleirty-alx

Cho Hit by Auto and Badly Hurt

Glenn Smith four year old son of Mr and Mrs G B Smith of 256 Pulliam Street was struck at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Pulliam Street Friday evening by a car driven by W C Pease of Grant Street The boy was rushed to Grady hospital with head bruises a base skull fracture and probable compound fracture of the left arm Pease was charged with reckless driving and released on a copy of charges per witnesses he stopped but could not avoid the impact.

Glenn Smith G BR. Smith Pulliam Street Georgia Avenue W. C. Pease Péase Grady Hospital

Sunday Church Services Across Atlanta Congregations

A survey of area churches lists Sunday morning and evening services at Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, and other churches. Key speakers include Dr Caleb Ridley Sell and Rev S W Reid with themes on Sunday duty, sacrifice, and the Lord's Supper. congregations at Gordon Street, East Point, Capitol View, and Peachtree Road present varied programs and special musical offers.

Jentral Jon the. Clty- Are Caleb ‘Ridley Sell Park Baptist Inman ‘Park Es Samuel A.cowan W. Antts East Point Gordon Street Presbyterian Church Ben Rey Robert Stimson Muale C.E Beator C. EK Gordon Street Presbyterian Gabitol View Presbyterian Capitol View Presbyterian Church EU A Central Presbyterian Theron H. Rice Richmond Peachtree Road Peachtrea’ Toad Presbyterian Church Frederick D. Btevenson Worley Mat Washington Gt Te. Hebner Capital Bay Capitol

Church to Receive New Organ at 11 A M Service

St Philip's cathedral plans a Sunday 11 o'clock organ presentation funded by Mr and Mrs Thomas H Austin in memory of their late mother Mrs Mary R Austin and Mrs P H Snook. Walter P Stanley will play organ and conduct with the church quartet in a program including Boellmann gothic suite Nos 2 and 3 Buck works Mendelssohn Hear My Prayer and other pieces.

St. Pyllip's Cathedral Thomas H. Austin Amother Mary. R.austin P. H. Snook Walter P. Stanley Ponce de Leon’ Avenue” Baptist Church Cutter, Jr Info

Indicted Officers and Grand Jury Report Shake Mobile County

The district reports arrests and indictments of officers and urges immediate impeachment of Justice Bowen amid claims of unwarranted invasions of homes. The grand jury asserts citizens’ homes were guarded by blank search warrants and calls for reforms to restore peace and dignity in Alabama.

Yerort Alabaing Justice the Peace Bowen

Deaf Services and Sermons Announced in Local Churches

The Herald lists religious events at Liberal Christian church and Second Baptist church with Rev. Doctor Keith preaching and Dr. Michaels addressing the deaf community. A deaf mate convention in Atlanta July 11 to 16 will hold daily services at 10 a.m. at First Baptist with missionary Dr. Michaela attending.

Ixheral Christian Liberal Christian Church Retr Keith de I. Wa - Michaels Bandats Second ‘Baptist Church Gass Michaela Deafmate Convention Aseets Atlanta Dolly Prover First Baptist Church

Sunday church services for Negroes list of pastors

A long list of Negro church Sunday services with pastors at Bethel Temple St Peter’s Turner Monumental Grant Chapel St Philip’s and many others. Preaching times include morning and afternoon sessions with pastors named such as Rev BH Singleton Rev Ward Rev Gray Rev Williams Rev Wowney Rev Roar Rev Gardner Rev Finellen Rev Thornton Rev Johnson Rev Young Rev Diggs Rev Sharpe Rev Dorsey Rev Rabinsort Rev Paschal Rev Bryant Rev Bailey and Rev Woods among others. Locations include Beulah West Hunter West Fair Wheet Street Fort Street Rush Memorial Lutherans St Luke Congregational and more.

A. M. Be Ae ‘Bethel BH. EL Singleton Fallen Temple Be Bi Ward A.m. Teguler Gray Mpi P.m. Coxmopolitan St. Peter's Horace Williams H. Roar St. Philip's J. B. Gardner P. Johnson Tabernacle TH. Young Mt. Luke Diggs A. mi Union C. H. Sharpe Mr. Zion HT. Dorsey Zion Hil C. H. Rabinsort Beulah—Rey H. H. . Coleman West Hunter W. F. Paschal West Fair W. C. Maddox EE. Carter A. B. Bailey Holsey Temple Butler Street M.E Ariel Bower—Hey C. Brower Fort Street MW. Durch South Atlanta WW. B. Woods St. Luke W. F. Strickland Will Areseh Rush Memorial G. J. Thomax Lutherax Mark F. J. Alston Nator

Classified Rates And Advertising Rules

Classified rates and rules outline pricing for one time and multiple insertions. Ads in several categories require cash with order and offer phone wording help, with payments due immediately for telephone orders.

Lost and Found and a Tangle of Ads in Decatur

A chaotic clipping lists multiple lost items including a setter dog with J. Callina on its collar, stray rewards, and vague contact notes. It mixes automobile theft notices, bond references, and scattered addresses around Decatur and nearby streets with inconsistent details and garbled names.

W. R. Liverly Place Williams — Mill Road Decatur Forsyth Street Gholstown Gyre and Mattress Co Central Bankit Co Barnesville W. D. Cleveland Indy Moreland Rews Brookwood E. P Sclence Oakland Ellis Street Automobile US Advanta Marietta Etree Rom Rawriters Burt Nide

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