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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1921

Page

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Women of Atlanta Support Reform Candidates in City Council Race

In Atlanta a crowded city council field heads toward a clean up in police affairs. Four wards already contest the issue with organized tickets likely. Women vow to back reform candidates, aligning with grand jury findings and council probe conclusions urging police department overhaul.

Henson Tatum Corncil Banco Winnnistal Conaldates Grand Jury Council

Income tax bill to cause heated fight this week

The General Assembly faces a clash over Governor Hardwick's graduated income tax proposal and the general tax act. Key fights include highway commission authority and funding, with Davis pushing for a four percent admin fee and distribution by counties. Opposition argues the bill would cede county control while allowing federal aid. The session also weighs the long-delayed general tax act, projected to raise about 3 million to 4 million dollars, amid plans for separate bills.

Thomas W. Hardwick Agricultural Department State Highway ‘Commission General Assembly House Highway Committee Highway Commission Davis Oglethorpe Regulate Commission The Commission Highway Department S. W. Culpepper Appropriations Committee Culpepper Ways and Means Ncome Appropriations Toomba DuBose George Carswell Hardwick Finn Agricultural, Department Las

Daring Burglars Loot Resorts and Rob Stores

A string of break ins and thefts reported Saturday night across the city involved six burglaries at shops and homes, two automobile accidents, a purse snatching attempt, and a noted hold up. Police detained Charli Brickmason on a blanket charge, J B Lynch on reckless driving, and J H Collins after a purse snatching incident near Forrest Avenue. A Rome, Ga. visitor, J W Skelton, faced charges after a reported hit and run while a woman remained in critical condition. Burglars hit Fair Dry Goods, Dixie Magneto, Turner's Drug Store, and several residences, netting clothing, groceries, and small valuables.

Moonahine B. Rogers Charli Brickmason Nibat Foliceman Davis J. B. Lynch Ashby Street Grady Hospital Lynch J. H. Collins Peachtree Street Collins W. 3. Hayes Forrest Avenue Washington Street Ding P J. W. Skelton Rome Peachtree Skelton Pollen Polica Xwoman the Fair Dry Goods Company Whitehall Street Dixie Magneto Company Waller Street Simpson Street Turner Jones Shiele Tenth Street Olen. Mra A. Cooper Fletcher Atreet

Lightning bolt kills one, injures eight at gypsy camp

A lightning strike near Reynolds on July 16 killed one person and injured eight others at a gypsy camp. Local authorities investigated the scene as weather-related casualties in a rural area near the town of Reynolds with no further details available.

Disarming Plans Weighed as Nippon Talks Continue

Washington officials said preliminary talks entered a period of calm as Japan weighed broad disarmament. The United States expected Japan to join Britain France Italy and China in discussions while delaying final decisions. Conference logistics were being planned with Pan American Building as a possible site and hotels or apartments likely needed for many attendees including diplomats and translators.

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Negro shoplifting attempt causes local uproar at store

Jin McAfee, a Black man, allegedly attempted to steal items from a cent store without paying. A crowd gathered as store workers restrained him until police arrived for investigation into his alleged shoplifting spree over several nights.

Per Sone McDaniel Bullard Atore Bate

Efforts to Save Passengers on Disabled Steamship

In Ogdensburg New York strenuous efforts were made to rescue passengers from the steamship Mae on the St Lawrence River. The vessel was disabled by a broken rudder chain and left in seven feet of swift current. No boats could approach the craft due to the rapid current.

Ogdensburg Elag Canela Bt. Lawrences Wes Mae toMe

Federal Reserve Chiefs Set To Meet On Cotton Loans

Federal Reserve chiefs from Richmond Dallas Atlanta St Louis and Kansas City will meet to formulate a uniform policy on cotton loans for orderly marketing of the crop. The board will issue a statement backing the plan and banks will provide rediscounts to carry out the policy. The discussion will focus on terms and security adequacy while avoiding detailed loan terms.

Benson Reserve Banks of Richmond Dallas Atlanta St. Louis Kansas Harding Dorth Five Districte Tta Regerva Pauls de Sivey

Hungry man seeks honest work to care for baby

A distressed man from Paterson appeals for a job to support his hungry, destitute family. He offers to do any honest work and rejects charity, asking for a chance to provide for his child rather than rely on assistance.

Embargo on Dyes Spurs Tariff Fight in Congress

Washington July 16 The House rejected eliminating the three year dye embargo from the Fordney bill and shifted to a clash over crude oil taxes. Republican motion to adjourn ended the fiery debate as Democrats pressed to restore oil duties while GOP leadership sought to end the matter. Garrett of Tennessee led the minority but the vote kept the status quo amid uproar and shifting allegiances.

Washington House Garrett Tennesses Baing Robertson Oklahoma New England

Mercy of Jurors Saves Mrs Kaber in Ohio Case

Cleveland July 16 Through mercy advised by a jury Mrs Eva Catherine Kaber was spared the electric chair after being found guilty of first degree murder for plotting her husband Daniel Beraber’s assassination. The defense argued women jurors were biased against capital punishment. She received a life sentence instead.

Cleveland Ohio Eva Catherine Kaber Daniel Raber

Annexation Issue Sparks Petitions in Kirkwood Georgia

In Kirkwood on July 16 special report shows two petitions circulating one backing annexation to Atlanta and one opposing it following an open air meeting led by anti annexation advocates. Mayor T J Bryan and others argued Kirkwood should stay independent though he would support a public vote on merger. safety claims about Atlanta versus Kirkwood were disputed. Additional meetings will be announced.

Ab-Martin Banco Bos Not Aq Tor Re-Eedyor Paineidiiton Ons Fred C. Mgnoe John AL Quiver Br. P. L. Moon Board Health Claude Ashley Beavers Poole L.A. ‘Trowbridge Council Homer C. Denton Mr. Denton Denton Ordinstics Perdons Atri Denton Manos Civil Service Culver Department Kirkwood Atlanta Antic T. J. Bryan Bryan J. Davidson M. 8. Johnson and Paul J. Talbott

Weather Forecast for Georgia Partly Cloudy and Showers

Partly cloudy conditions expected across the north with local showers in the south. Sunday and Monday outlook issued for Washington forecast area, indicating variable cloud cover and light precipitation in southern portions.

Washington Georgia

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