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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1921

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Killing of Children By Stepfather Told In Albany

Albany Ga July 16 Special. Mrs Bennie Hudson says her husband Glen Moore Hudson killed her two sons Robert and Isaiah Temple ages ten and fourteen in Georgia. She describes forced entry to the barn and three pistol shots heard after he forced her to go inside. She alleges threats to kill her and her, fears of lynching prompted relocation to Bibb county jail. Hudson proclaims innocence, while officers note weakening fear and statements about consequences.

Albany Glen Moore Hudson Bennie Hudson Robert Isaiah Temple Haseen Bibb County Hudson Tarver Macon Sigma Chelieve Hudson

Eighth arrest in Cart Watson murder probe in Georgia

Milledgeville, July 15. Homer Marsburn arrested, linked to Cart Watson death case. Eighth arrest, with others including Ike Seay and Winnie Brookins, tied to a web of evidence from Bibb to Hancock and Baldwin counties. Hat with Watson’s name found. Simmons allegedly sold it. Watson vanished August 18 1919 and body found August 22 1910 in Oconee River.

Milledgeville, Ga Watson Homer Marsburn Marsburn Ike Seay Bibb County Dotite Robertson Barnes Reynolds John Simmons Gente Moran Jake Brookins Winnie Brookins Shurley Seay Army Texas Falls Jones Bibb Putnam Hancock Baldwin Snaldy Crosby Simmons Winnia Brookins Midway Milledgeville Oconee River

Soft Drink Tax Opposed by State Leaders Meet in Atlanta

A reforming group of Atlanta druggists and soda manufacturers met at Cable Hall to oppose Governor Hardwick s proposed one cent state tax on all soft drinks as unfair and unenforceable. A ten member committee was appointed to counter pro taxation efforts while endorsing a direct per capita tax as alternate funding. The central committee is led by Charles A Smith with E H Cone as chair. The resolution supporting the anti tax stance was adopted amid public rumors that the legislature plans the measure.

E. H. Cone D.G. Wise T. C. Marshall Sinclair Jacobs A. R. Munn A. Montgomery OW Aceran

Row Over Pastor of Greek Church Taken to Courts

Five members of the Greek church trustees filed for an injunction in Judge George J Bell's superior court division to bar a six member board vote from appointing a royalist pastor from New York. The dispute stems from Greece's royalist shift and the Athens synod, with supporters arguing it preserves harmony and democracy, while opponents say it seeks to depose Rev Germanos. Hearing set for July 25.

St Long Hare Garnett Central Avenue George J. Bell Superior Court Bell Georgapolis Constantine Athens Germanos New York Chris Carlos Holy Synod of Athens Holy Athens Synod

John C Staton Des On Faday

John Curtin Staton assistant postmaster of Atlanta died Friday night at his home 329 Myrtle street after protracted illness aged 55. He served eight years as assistant postmaster of Atlanta and began in the postal service early, retiring to Alabama for birth in 1866. Survived by wife two sons Albert N and John Staton one brother Robert Lee Staton and one sister Mrs L Houwtry both of St Clair county Alabama.

John Curtin- Staton Atlanta Myrtle Street Wilson Staton Stewarda First Methodist Church Albert N John ©. Staton Robert Lee Staton

Alleged I. W. W. Driven Out of Dakota Town

Aberdeen Dakota July 15. About 100 alleged I W W were driven from Aberdeen and vicinity by citizens posses aiding Sheriff Snott of Brown county. They were herded in two groups, one east and the other north, each about ten miles. Nearby towns were warned to keep the men moving.

Aberdeen Snott Brown’ County

Distribution of $50 to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians

Muskogee Oklahoma July 15 distribution to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes will begin August 15. A total of $1,350,000 will be paid. Twenty thousand seven hundred Choctaws and six thousand three hundred Chickasaws will each receive $50. Payment excludes freedmen.

Muskogee Oklo United States Indian Office

Atlanta executive disappears in New York hotel mystery

L. F. Rosenblatt, manager of the Atlanta branch of Phonographs Inc, received a telegram from New York stating secretary-treasurer Clarence Boggs had mysteriously disappeared from a New York hotel where he was a guest. Boggs had been accompanied by his wife, and Rosenblatt cannot explain the disappearance or offer a reason.

L. F. Rosenblatt Atlanta Phonographs, Inc New York Clarence Boggs New York Hotel Hoggs Rosenblatt

Slander Foe Sparks Courthouse Fight Between Boykin and Chambers

A courthouse scuffle between Solicitor General Boykin and Aldine Chambers ended with a swollen face and broken spectacles. Both men accused the other of cowardly attack after a grand jury room exchange at 10 a.m. Witnesses say Chambers stood outside a radiator when Boykin struck. The pair were separated by policemen but eyed another clash as crowds gathered.

John A. Boykin Grand Jury Boykin Banco Eyndicate Chambers Mr. Chambers Mr. Boykin L. J. Dickerson L. W. Allen Ward Rae Eee

Terrific Storm Attacks Washington Friday Night

Washington July 15. A severe electrical storm paralyzed government operations as floods and blackout conditions spread through the city. Lightning struck near the White House, injuring no one seriously. Office workers used candles and streetcars halted by flooded conduits.

Washington Hughes Het White House Haas

Entangled in Swing Hangs Boy Amid Parents Absence

In Neighville Tennessee on July 15 James Quinn aged 14 accidentally hanged himself from a doorway swing he was adjusting. Neighbors found him with the body still warm, feet nearly touching the floor, after his parents were away shopping.

Neighville Tenn James Quinn Quinn

Hughes Explains Conference Plan To Japanese Minister

Marshal Foch expected to join French commission at proposed meet as part of the conference plan explained to the Japanese minister amid government views.

Hughes

Foch Expected in French Delegation for Disarmament Meet

Washington, July 15. Marshal Foch, chief of the allied command last year of the war, is expected to be among the French commission at the Washington disarmament conference. He plans to come at the invitation of the American Legion with government support. The conference likely to assemble on Armistice Day is anticipated to attract his participation.

Washington Marshall Foch Foch American Legion

U S stance on Pacific talks sets pace for Japan agenda

Washington reports that the United States will not preemptively set topics for the Pacific conference with Japan. The agenda will be agreed upon after the conference opens, with November 11 as Armistice Day likely the date. Officials foresee possible clashes with the League of Nations if progress stalls.

Robert. J. Bender United NetworGis Washington Japan Nippon Pacific United States Far-East Hughes Shidehara League of Nations Lizarmament Paris Great Britain France Italy Association of Nations Harding League League ‘of Nations Versailles

Jury Deadlocked in Raber Murder Trial in Cleveland

In Cleveland on July 15 the Raber murder trial stalled after over four hours of deliberation as the jury failed to reach a verdict. Eva Catherine Raber fainted when the judge charged the jury, and the panel hung on potential verdicts including murder in the first or second degree, manslaughter, or insanity defenses.

Cleveland Ohio Eva Catherine Kaber Dan F. Kaber Lakewood Lfe Sole Terenne Raber Mr. Stanton Marian

Hides Face Tariff Boost Sent To House Vote

Washington reports Congress placed a 19 percent duty on raw hides with a 15 percent ad valorem levy for leather goods. The vote was 152 to 97 as Republicans pressed ahead, despite Democratic opposition led by Garner of Texas. The measure targets shoes and leather products, with heated party lines and pledges of amendments.

Washington House Ways and Mean’ Committee Biden Garner Democratic Ecommitteeman Hawley Representativican Ohio Associated Press Congress Senate Harding Finance Committee

Irish peace talks advance as De Valera meets Lloyd George in London

In London discussions between Eamonn de Valera and Prime Minister Lloyd George continued on Irish preliminaries, with Sir James Craig arriving to press Ulster concerns. A Whitehall crowd welcomed de Valera as prayers for success accompanied the talks, which officials said would resume Monday.

Associated Press London Eamonn da Valera Lloyd George Berk Hamar Greenwood Ireland Lord Curzon Art O'Brien Gaelic Leagues Robert C. Barton de Valera James Craig Belfast James Mr. Lloyd-George Sir James Lloyd-George la Valera Whitehall Downing’ Street Downing Street Lloyd- George Ulster deValera Cabinet Room min‘Héter Lioyé George Ulater Pollocts Finance

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