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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1921

Page

13

Georgia needs bond issue plan to pay overdue debts

The Constitution urges Georgia to issue sufficient bonds to cover all overdue obligations and to reform tax and budgeting practices. It argues the Western and Atlantic railroad has value and should not be sold, and calls for stable revenue, broad tax reform, and a modern budget system to restore fiscal health and prevent further hardship.

Lindsay Georgia Westrate Sccorpla Ira Western Atlantic Raildoa South W. and A. Railroad Lowry City Independent

From Georgia Tales and Tiny Jests by Stanton

A collage of verse and light humor from regional columns. Fragments include reflections on trouble and summer, moonshine anecdotes from The Quitman Free Press, editor life in rural papers, humorous tales of aging marriages, and a quip about onion remedies. The piece closes with a Kansas Industrialist item urging practical kindness and domestic fixes.

Bills Introduced In Senate Tuesday

Bills introduced in the senate Tuesday include a permit requirement for wiring across railroad tracks, an amendment on inter urban railroad company incorporation, rotation of superior court judges with assignments, and an act to adjust the governor's staff military ranks from 29 to 34 lieutenant colonels.

Senate Snow Ith Railroad Commission Wohlwender E4th Wall Hutchins

Court of Appeals of Ga Judgment affirmed in multiple cases

A compiled report lists numerous Georgia Court of Appeals decisions. Judges Reid Meldrim Hirshenath Tarver and others hear appeals from diverse superior and city courts. Attorneys for plaintiffs in error include Moore & Pomtroy Cotterill, Lawrence & Abrams, and Walter Delore among others in cases spanning Fulton Coffee Bacon and Dougherty counties with several judgments reversed or denied.

Christopher J. Hines Atlanta Reid C.J. Moore G. Lewis Little, Powell, Smith & Goldstein Fayhe Southern Cotton OU Company Chatham Superior Court Meldrim Lawrence & Abrahams Moore & Pomtroy C. E Cotterill Davenports State Tarver W. E. Mann Gordon Minn Joseph M. Lang Warner Y State Hibb Superior Court Mathews John H. Cooper W. C. Cooper, Jr Charles E. Garrett Socalitor-General Rontright Vy. State Bacon Superior Court Tulge Summerall H U L. Causey E. HL William A. L. Spence Swith Dublin City Tudge Sturgis W. A. Dampler Charles Fawlen William Brunnon Gener Carlaway Miller City Greer Stapleton P. D Rich Edenfield v. State Coffee Superior Court Summerall C A. Ward Dickerson & Kelley A. B. Spence Cox's J. Caleb Clarke Westmoreland & Smith Barwick American Manufacturing Com Thomas ,Superior Court Hines K. Wilcox Ausuin Journal Power TaGrange Davis Mr. Wiz Harper Maynard & Williams Wallis & Fort Coma

Colored waiters to meet at Y M C A branch

A meeting of colored waiters from several hotels will be held Thursday evening at the Butler street branch of the Y M C A. The discussion aims to improve social conditions for men and raise service standards with special note that Ansley and Piedmont hotels furnished dormitory rooms.

Butler Street Ansley Piedmont

Licensing the Germs by James A Hollomon

The piece argues against abolishing Georgia's department of public welfare to save money, contending the program costs little and yields social benefits. It defends the department’s first year of work, its role in limiting wasteful institutions, expanding juvenile courts, and aiding vulnerable children, urging continuity despite calls for economy.

Department of Welfare Georgia America Welfare Department Department of Public Welfare Jallera Dun and Bradstreet State Department of Public Welfare

Coney Island as a vivid slice of New York life

D O Mintyre portrays Coney Island as a lively, rough edged refuge for weary city workers, contrasting the glitz of Surf Avenue with the harsh realities of slums. He recalls past gangland figures, the roller coasters, and the crowds that embody America at play amid heat and nostalgia. He also notes Broadway chatter about George M. Cohan’s possible retirement and the enduring value of a strong actor’s support.

New York Coney Island Coney America Surf Avenue Vanderbilt San Francisco Congress of Freaks

Felder Opens Independent Law Offices in New York

Thomas B. Felder, formerly of Atlanta, withdraws from Felder Gilbert Barranco on Wall Street and opens 165 Broadway with twelve attorneys. He associates with Guy W. Currier to handle trials in courts, interstate commerce commission, and federal trade board. Reports say he becomes one of the highest paid lawyers in America. Emily Rarey, daughter of Attorney General Daugherty, visits at Greenwich Conn.

Atlanta South Thomas B. Felder New York Felder Interstate Commerce Commission Federal Trade Board America Emily Daugherty Rarey Harry M. Daugherty Pelder Octavia Villa

Indictments Returned by Federal Grand Jury

The federal grand jury on Monday returned five minor indictments. Walter Day, a Black ex-soldier, faced a true bill for making out an army allotment to a woman not his wife. Two youths, Ray mond Boswell and Frank Anderson, were indicted for forging endorsements on four $50 Liberty bonds. Two individuals were discharged in a distilling matter.

Federal Grand Jury Walter Day Raymond Boswell Frank Anderson

Harrison to Request New Thought Alliance Meeting

Robert Bryan Harrison, president of the New Thought Alliance, boards the Dixie Flyer to Denver for the 1921 New Thought Congress July 17 to 24. He travels to support Atlanta’s bid to host the 1922 convention and coordinate delegation plans. The Atlanta Convention Bureau and Georgia Hotel Men's Association back the effort, aiming to bring a global gathering of over 1,000 thinkers to the South.

Robert Bryan Harrison New Thought Alliance Atlanta Dixie Flyer Denver Colo New Thought Congress Harrison Atlanta Convention Bureau Georgia Hotel Men's Association South

Former Franklin county residents plan Grant Park reunion

More than 790 former Franklin county residents now living in Atlanta are expected to attend a Franklin county reunion at Grant Park Wednesday. The program will include a basket dinner and other features. Atlanta families and former county residents arranged the event, and Carl Farmer can be reached at Ly 5640-W.

Franklin County Atlanta Pranklin County Grant Park Carl Farmer

Health Talks On Bronchitis From Sinusitis By Dr Brady

A health talk explains that chronic bronchitis often stems from nasal sinus infections rather than seasonal factors. It stresses thorough chest exams to rule out tuberculosis and urges nose and throat evaluations for persistent coughs, noting many cases improve when sinus issues are treated.

Bunkem

Bond Commission Plans School System Survey

The Atlanta bond commission met Tuesday to discuss an expert survey of the school system to guide spending of 4,000,000 dollars from the 3,950,000 bond issue. Possible researchers include the US Bureau of Education, Carnegie Foundation, Russell Sage, Rockefeller Foundation, University of Chicago, or the General Educational Board. The study aims to inform spending pending a state supreme court ruling on the bond's validity.

Atlanta Bond Commission United States Bureau of Education Carnegie Foundation Russell Sage Foundation Rockefeller Foundation University of Chicago General Educational Board State Supreme Court Commission Wor

Western Union resumes direct cable transfers to Europe

Western Union announces a new direct cable money service to Europe starting July 15. Transfers to Austria Hungary Czecho Slovakia Rumania and Bulgaria will be paid in United States currency rather than local money, supplementing existing transfers to France Great Britain and other countries.

Western Union Company Austria Hungary Czecho-Slovakia Rumania Bul- Barla France Great Britain United States

Argentina Seeks U S Loan To Ease Exchange

Buenos Aires July 12 The Chamber of Commerce will consider a plan by Carlos Tornquist to obtain a 50 460 000 loan from War Finance Corporation or Federal Reserve to Argentine importers on credit of American exporters The loan would run two to three years and cover goods already held at the Argentina customs house as well as new imports Discussants among American business men in Buenos Aires note a reduction in unaccepted textiles and automobiles and a hopeful mood grows among textile importers about an exchange remedy.

Chamber of Commerce Carlos Tornquist Tornquists War Finance Corporation Federal Reserve Board Buenos Aires Argentina Amon el Buenos Aires

Police Quartet Sings At Laymen's Meeting

A police quartet, well known in Atlanta music circles, performed at a Laymen's club meeting of the Georgia Avenue church Tuesday night. The event, held at 245 East Fourth Street, drew a large attendance with W. W. Tindall, former juvenile court judge, presiding. The quartet includes Captain J. Holcombe, baritone. Officers E. C. Hudson and E. H. W. Parham, first and second tenors. and Officer Howard Turner, bass.

Georgia Avenue 7 H. P. Wooten East Fourth Street W. W. Tindall Atlanta J. Holcombe E. C. Hudson

Fifty Years On Sunday School Views

The author contrasts modern science driven Sunday school work with childhood memories of De Kalb County association meetings in July 1971. He argues today’s structured, grade based, specialist led sessions lose some spirit while praising the past’s freer, more atmospheric gatherings at Stone Mountain and the unforced enjoyment of the delegates.

Hff DeKalb County

Address By General Gordon Delivers Plain Call to Godliness

A historical convention opened with hymn singing and a Psalm reading by Rev W B Strickland and a prayer by Rev W H Clark. General John B Gordus gave a straightforward address urging simple godliness as the path to happiness, amid a windy day and well received remarks. Schools presented reports and the crowd dispersed for a long lunch under trees.

W. B H. Strickland W. H. Clark John B. Gordus

Sunday School Gathering Draws 3,000 In Attendance

Report notes large attendance as multiple schools arrived by train and private conveyance. The event near the King house by the new Methodist church featured Stone Mountain brass band music and praise for local workers, merchants, and organizers.

Deratur Kirkwood Edgewood Lithonia King House New Methodist Church Stone Mountain Brass Band

Schools Sing and Barrooms Closed in Stone Mountain Visit

After dinner the schools sang Marching On and officers-elect were introduced by Milton A Candler. Colonel W L Goldsmith gave a concise response, and each school chose to sing or speak a ten minute speech. Robert Alston delivered an eloquent talk on General Oglethorpe as Stone Mountain welcomed guests with notable hospitality.

Milton A Candler W. L Goldsmith Robert Alston Robert Alston Iron Devatur Methodist

Strong Support Emerges For Georgia Kindergarten Bill

Backers from the Georgia Congress of Mothers and parent teacher groups push a kindergarten bill in both chambers. Senate sponsors include Frank C. Manson L. R Akin and J. D Weaver with house advocate J G Valentino aided by M Johnson Jamez T Roselle L B Camp and Woodward. Educators say the move would grant public schools the right to establish kindergarten programs where funds allow.

Georgia Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations Senate House of Representatives Frank C. Manson L. R Akin J. D Weaver J. G. Valentino Chatham House Johnson Bartow Jamez T. Roselle Camp Woodward United States Commis

Funeral Services for Mrs Mason Held on Tuesday

Funeral services for Mrs L H Mason of Atlanta were held Tuesday morning at West End Presbyterian Church with interment at West View. She died at home on Lee Street last Sunday. Widow of James A Mason, she had lived in Atlanta twenty years and was active in church work and charitable efforts. Survived by five children Carlos H Claude C Hugh W Conle and J C Mason.

L. H. Mason Atlanta Lee Street West End Presbyterian Church West View Mason James A. Mason Tucker, Ga Carlos H. Claude C Hugh W. Conle J. C Mason

Centralia Memorial To Victims of Reds Designed by Georgian

Georgia artist E. M Viqueaney of Americus designed the memorial statue titled The Spirit of the American Doughboy chosen from 160 submissions by the national committee on memorials. The life size sculpture honors the victims of the 1919 Armistice Day parade massacre in Centralia Washington. Fifty two veterans modeled for the piece and an ex servicemen jury evaluated its construction.

Georgia E. M Viqueaney Americus National Committee On Memorials Centralia

Auto crashes into trolley injuring two men

Orion Harden, a bystander, and the auto driver suffered bruises when a car struck a trolley on Gresham Luckie. Harden had minor injuries while the driver's condition was undetermined. A second incident reports C. P. McElhaney injured after being struck by a produce truck driven by J. T. Etheridge on a curb market route. injuries not serious.

Orion Harden Gresham Luckie Street Harden C. P. McElhaney East Pine Street J.T. Etheridge Duduth Vicetim

Paul P Reese Opens Insurance Business in City

Paul P Reese a prominent young business man formerly of Atlanta has returned from Florida to run an insurance agency here with offices at 505 Healy Building He states he handles every kind of insurance and invites clients to visit or contact him for coverage and policy information.

Paul P. Reese Atlanta Florida Healy Building

Hardwick Speaks at Kiwanis Luncheon on state affairs

Governor Thomas W. Hardwick urged Kiwanis members to address Atlanta and state issues at the weekly Peacock cafe luncheon. He opposed further tax burdens, called for strict economy in state appropriations, and emphasized business participation to prevent trouble.

Kiwanis Club Atlanta Thomas W. Hardwick Peacock Cafe Walter C Barnwell Savannah

New Gavel Gift Highlights House Senate Bond

Major Devereaut F. McClatchey, longtime Senate secretary, presented Speaker W. Cecil Neill with a new gavel after breaking the old one. The exchange at the end of the session drew praise as Neill vows to keep up the firm, decisive leadership, even as McClatchey jokes about more pounding blows and a future gavel for President Herbert Clay.

Devereaut F. McClstchey Senate General Assembly W. Cecil Nell House Muscogee D. F Neill Herbert Clay Cecil Neill Cobb ‘County

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