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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1921
Page
10
Allants who can spare their automobiles between 3 30 and 5 30 this afternoon are requested to bring them to the Piedmont hotel Luckie street side as soon after 3 o'clock as possible. Cars will be used to give visitors a tour of the city during the convention of the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf.
The eighth triennial convention of the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf began in Atlanta with a reception by the Atlanta Woman's Club and a watermelon cutting at Grant Park for about 1,000 guests. Rev. J. W. Michaels spoke at the morning session, praising deaf achievements. The event includes a banquet and ball at the Ansley hotel, a Stone Mountain trip, Lakewood barbecue, and a theater party, with a focus on accessibility and hospitality coordinated by local chapters and officials.
Columbus Ga July 12 Special A coroner s jury ruled the pistol shot that killed 23 year old Mrs Winnie Hammond at midnight was fired by her own hand Her husband L C Hammond who had been oiling his pistol placed it under her pillow and heard a shot He found her dying and she died before she could speak The burial and funeral will be in Camphill Ala
Albany Ga July 12 Glen Hudson held without bond on murder charge after the bodies of Mrs Hudson's two children Robert Temple 10 and Isaiah Temple 14 were found at their home south of Albany Their father Gary Temple formerly of Columbia Ala was killed in France and Hudson and his wife married last December The couple had lived near Albany since early this year Hudson reported the killings in the 7 to 8 am period while two white men were on the scene A watermelon was being cut when the older boy fell across the melon and both boys died Mrs Hudson said her husband was kind to her children A coroner s jury urged holding Hudson and his wife a warrant for murder was sworn out
The GOP wins the first tilt in tariff debate as Representative Longworth defends a broad bill stressing American valuation and price controls. He touts the Wool schedule as a future asset, while Democrat Blanton accuses the measure of being drafted east of the rails. Eight Ways and Means members named for steering.
In session of the National Fraternity Society of the Deaf, Governor Hardwick and Mayor Key join top officers and delegates from Chicago New York and local chapters. The group includes Percy L. Ligon W. L. Davis F. P. Gibson Alexander L. Pack Edward H. McIlvain George F. Flick H. I. Pracy Professor F. Harris Harry C. Anderson I J Coolidge Jr and Mrs M M Simmons. A second photo shows a hands shaping the greeting word Welcome as Atlanta welcomes the visitors. photographer W F P Brown, a mute, captures the scene alongside the Exposition Cotton mills family background details.
Police raiding the residence at 346 Magnolia street arrested three Black residents for operating a moonshine still. A .250-gallon still, illicit whisky, and a sack of wheat shorts were found. all three were held on $2,000 bond.
The report outlines a murder plot involving Harris and Mrs Fortner, with Dennis as a key conspirator. Harris promised to leave the city, but when he stayed the plan progressed. Dennis admits encouraging the scheme to catch Harris red handed. Harris, a 25 year old carpenter born in Atlanta, appears in county jail attire. Dennis, reticent, hints at love for Mrs Fortner but refuses to confirm a returned affection.
The article reports on a board of 14 nominations denied amid a dramatic scene involving a man speaking of his mother and facing potential penalties for a crime described as among Alianat’s darkest. It notes education setbacks, inquiries into accountability, and a police officer’s reinstatement contingent on sobriety after prior intoxication. Additional details discuss Carter’s discharge for failing to act at a liquor incident and subsequent 30 day suspension.
States army chief Beavers nominated Carter for sergeant after a prior bid was challenged by a commissioner. Beavers dismissed the charges as a frame-up and demanded evidence. Davis and Rosser were summoned to the next board meeting, where action was postponed until Tuesday night.
In a contested department vacancy open for several months, Calloway was elected amid Chief Bearers nomination of Carter, reflecting leadership moves within the department.
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