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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1921
Page
13
A garbled excerpt from the Constitution notes editorial leadership at The Daily Triweekly with Clark Howell and Albert Howell among the names listed, signaling newspaper governance and publishing duties.
The piece discusses opposition to a wartime veteran bonus in Congress, arguing the bill would overburden taxes and offer little long term benefit. It cites fears of rising federal costs, stresses restoring postwar stability, and notes many veterans remain unemployed while urging focus on reconstruction and normal economic conditions.
A half million dollar Citizens’ Trust Company of Atlanta aims to open in August, funded entirely by southern Black investors. H B Parry will chair, and H C Dugas will serve as president, marking a major advance in Black enterprise guided by industry rather than politics.
A mosaic of local notes and verses from area correspondents. Weather talk, rural humor, and short items from Waycross, Humnake, and Lockesburg reflect small town life. Readers share jokes about heat, rain prayers, and light poems from community pages.
The Georgia senate spent two valuable days in a heated debate over mandating Bible reading in public schools. Supporters praise the book’s moral force and lifelong influence, while opponents warn it threatens religious liberty. Lawmakers note ongoing work on taxation, appropriations, and constitutional amendments as biennial sessions are proposed to reduce chaos and improve legislative efficiency.
The piece riffs on a recent encounter near the Jersey coast involving the Munalbro and a mysterious, lights-out vessel. Baltimore and Philadelphia customs see great importance, while old sailors fear a pirate threat as news looms of more booze ships from the Bahamas.
The piece extols Thoreau and enthusiasm as drivers of growth and vigor. It urges readers to read the best books, sustain energy, and apply heartfelt effort in daily tasks, arguing that honest effort yields lasting rewards and a refusal to rust out.
A columnist discusses how doctors and lawyers handle mistakes and disputed cases. He notes court views on pneumonia, typhoid, and neglected warmth or clean water and includes reader questions about locomotor ataxia treatment, erysipelas recovery, and elderflower tea.
A readable New York column reveals vignettes of city life from July streets. The writer notes sights from Forty-Second Street to a paint shop, describes characters, employment agency lines, subway thieves, and shop clerks handling large bills to prevent graft. It closes with a theater bit and reflections on urban charm and memory.
A letter from W E Franklin of Columbus Georgia dated July 14 1923 expresses gratitude for Governor Hardwicks July Fourth Union City speech. It commends the sentiment Treat the negro right and urges broad protection and progress for Georgia's Black population and loyalty to the state party.
The Atlanta alumni chapter of Sigma Chi will hold its weekly luncheon at the Daffodie tea room Friday at o'clock. All members are asked to be present. President W. R. Hastings, just returned from the Sigma Chi convention in Cleveland, will be the principal speaker.
Ephraim Kirbo a Connecticut lawyer and 1791 legislator later Alabama resident and Jefferson appointee served as superior court judge. He originated the first temperance society in America and drafted the first pledge on July 4, 1786. His descendants include Archie L Kirbo Thomas M Kirbo Grady L Kirbo of Omaha Ga and Thomas Joseph Kirbo of Camilla Ga. Moorefield Kirbo Atlanta Ga.
The piece warns of a disturbed autumn, hot weather in August and September, and several earthquakes before summer’s end. It notes widespread fear and lack of confidence, urging optimism while predicting diplomacy mistakes and bias exposure. It mentions birthdays bringing surprises and financial improvement opportunities.
Today marks the Festival of St Henry of Bavaria and the 40th anniversary of the Roman Catholic diocese of Trenton New Jersey. St Swithin's day is observed with the old rain adage predicting forty days of rain if precipitation falls. The Illinois State Chamber of Commerce convenes in Rockford for a two day session while women business leaders converge in Cleveland for the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs convention.
Burr Blackburn state welfare secretary stated Macon Kiwanis Club misinformed about the child placing bill. He said opposition arose from misinformation and that the club had not been informed of ongoing negotiations with Georgia Association of Children's Institutions. He noted the board’s program had endorsements from reputable institutions and no bill press before lawmakers without their support.
Taft Hall in Wisconsin will host a unique dancing party on Friday July 29 organized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The post includes veterans from Spanish American war Philippine insurgency and Boxer rebellion campaigns and has completed a secret program for the event.
Ferdinand W Peck longtime Chicago resident turns 73 today. Mme Schumann-Heink, famed soprano born near Prague, is 59. Viscount Northcliffe’s wife born near Dublin 56 years ago. Bishop Leonard, born near Belmont NC 72 years ago. Right Rev William A Leonard, bishop of Cleveland, born at Southport 2 years ago.
The piece recalls a New York riot on July 15 fifty years earlier sparked by True Americans parade threats. Protests, cobblestone attack, sniper fire from tenements, militia and police interventions, and an estimated 300 killed or wounded, with bystanders hurt. It notes enduring Irish rioting largely ceased since.
Prominent Atlanta druggists met in the office of Charles A. Smith to discuss Governor Harwick’s proposed 1 cent tax on all soft drinks. They call the measure unfair to druggists and plan a protest meeting Friday at Cable Hall to decide a formal resolution. About twenty druggists attended the Thursday session.
The senate saw several bills introduced including Snow 7th proposing an amendment to permit Sunday through freight trains with ecar load lots, Ridley 28th seeking a registration fee on feeding stuffs to curb adulteration and misbranding, and Millig 26th with Weaver 11th promoting cooperative marketing of agricultural products in agriculture committee.
Warm Spring Ga July 14 Special The three day session of the Chattahoochee Valley Medical and Surgical association here opened with an attendance of more than 300 doctors from Alabama Georgia Florida and other southern states Leading medical men included Dr H C Long of Asheville Dr Seale Harris of Birmingham secretary of the Southern Medical association Dr John B Fitts of Atlanta Dr J H McDuffie of Columbus Dr F K Boland of Atlanta and Dr E B Thrash of Atlanta president of the Georgia Medical association In a talk yesterday afternoon Dr N M Gwenby of Atlanta denounced patent medicine and quack doctor industries as detrimental to public interests His paper was heartily indorsed Papers were read on many subjects of interest to the medical profession.
A compact list of historical anniversaries notes events from 1785 prohibition of foreign newspapers in Constantinople to 1865 Niagara Falls reserve opened, including figures like Murat Napoleon Bonaparte, Louis Bonaparte, Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Jerome Napoleon, Tom Thumb Charles Stratton, and dates spanning 1779 to 1849 birth years and royal shifts in Naples, Rome, and France.
After a long Thursday session the Georgia Senate approved a bill requiring Bible reading in all public schools with parents able to excuse their children. Senators Fleming Bond and Nix led the push, winning 30 to 20 amid strong opposition from Senator Jackson who warned of religious fanaticism. Senator Bellah and Senator Thomas argued for home instruction and personal liberty concerns. The chamber adjourned for a barbecue as the Australian ballot bill by Senator Jones awaits Friday vote.
New Georgia House bills listed include memorials to Crawford Long and Alex Stephens for hall of fame. governor mansion sale or exchange. addition of judges in Stone Mountain superior court circuit. prohibition on evidence from unlawful searches. change in state veterinarian appointment terms. creation of a state library department. $30,000 annual funding for an experiment station. Columbus commission form of government proposal. state Inspector of masonry office. insurance license revocation rules. railroad commission to set premiums for employers liability and other insurance.
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