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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
7
Georgia lawmakers debate amended Atlanta charter proposals granting women education board eligibility, raising city tax limits to fund schools, and authorizing city borrowing up to 1 million dollars. The plan requires voter ratification and calls a special election to approve or reject the tax increase.
A Georgia legislative debate discusses the fate of a proposed bonus bill amid plans for a two-year rotation of superior court judges. The article notes a Toomba proposal to study salaries for possible reductions while critics attack wartime policies and Red Cross funding. Senators Watson and Myers clash over civil war era funding ideas and wartime loyalty remarks.
Washington discussions center on placing the armament limitation talks in the U S capital to avoid friction between Far Eastern issues and disarmament. Officials believe a Washington venue ensures unified progress and avoids embarrassment from split conferences. Japan’s position appears favorable, with invitations to follow once a date is agreed, while public support for the plan remains crucial.
In a Philadelphia style matter, testimony shows the plaintiff living with Florence H. Leeds as her husband, known as Mr Leeds, and seen with a child in public. Lawyers seek to bar further adultery evidence, arguing existing proof suffices and additional details would only feed prurient interest while the referee allows continued evidence.
Representative William C Lankford assailed the tariff bill then under debate in the House, accusing Republicans of favoring profiteering. He argued the measure harms agriculture by limiting imports and protecting northern manufacturers, while pledging to back protections for southern crops like peanuts cotton and peanut oils. He warned the bill could cost Americans trillions in lost value and undercut farmers.
Ed Bradley, a negro, convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to one to two years, has been freed after the case was nullified on the solicitor-general’s request amid his efforts to secure a new trial in the February automobile death of Raymond Spellman in Savannah Georgia.
A unidentified man found dying near Ellabell Monday afternoon is held at a local undertaking establishment. Authorities seek clues to his identity after conflicting statements from a son who first named James M. Smith then James M. Brown. The man spoke of two sons in Macon and a friend near New York. He is about 60 years old.
Summer rail trips to Savannah and ship routes to Batimore Boston New York and Philadelphia offer a delightful costal travel option. For reservations and rates contact W H Fogg Central of Georgia Ry 495 Fourth National Bank Bldg Atlanta Ga Adv.
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