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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1921

Page

8

Federal cotton loan plan to be decided today

Representatives from five federal reserve districts will meet in Washington with Governor Harding to craft a uniform cotton loan program for the coming marketing season. Attendees include governors from the Kansas City Richmond St Louis Atlanta districts and Dallas board chair W F Ramsey. A San Francisco delegate could not attend. The aim is consistent credit terms across districts to support orderly marketing and address terms maturities and security.

Washington Federal Reserve Harding Federal Reserve Board Atlanta Bank W. F. Ramsey Dallas Bank San Francisco Pacific ‘Coast Herding

Harris held under peace bond in murder plot case

Thomas J Harris admitted in an affidavit to plotting murder while C Fortner a Marietta street merchant who housed him was placed under a 3200 pence bond by Judge Luther Rosser in municipal court Harris was discharged on conspiracy to murder charges with Dennis the key witness failing to appear Harris claimed Dennis fueled the plot and threatened to arrest him if not paid Witness Terrier supported Dennis’s involvement Fortner said his wife knew nothing of the plot and defense was by Lon Te Guiliebeau with Maddox representing Fortner and the plaintiff

Thomas J. Harris C. Fortner Marietta Street Luther Rosser Judea Rosser Harris Robert C. Dennis Dennis Fortner Terrier Shenew Lon Te. Guiliebeau Madame &,Maddox

Y Camp Hosts YMCA Religious Talks at St Simons

The YMCA tents with religious services and entertainment were set up at the Georgia Guards encampment at St Simons as the national guardsmen visit. On Sunday a fine group sang and speakers addressed the troops, including Rev Hitch the Korea missionary and Secretary Harry Curtis.

Y. MC A Georgia St. Simons Y.M C. A Hitch Korea Harry Curtis

Church Charter Renewal Authorized for Third Baptist Church

Judge George L. Bell in superior court signed an order renewing the Third Baptist Church of Atlanta charter for twenty years. The church, incorporated in 1883, will continue under the existing corporate structure.

George L. Bell Superior Repurt Third Baptist Church of Atlanta

Mystery blockade runners haunt Jersey coast reports

Atlantic City July 18 reports in maritime circles say strange spectre like ships approach merchantmen along the Jersey coast then vanish without answering signals. Revenue agents cite a whisky seizure from a mysterious vessel in a Wildwood cave as support for widespread smuggling involving blockade runners coordinating with legitimate ships to slip liquor ashore.

Atlantic N. J North “Atlantic Jersey Sea of Revenue Stas Bat Revenue N. C Wildwood Three Mile

Senate Favors Highway Probe In State Legislature

The senate approved a substitute by Senator Bl[s] for a highway investigation, forming a joint nineteen member commission from both houses to probe the highway commission and report in ten days at a cost not over 500. The Ellis substitute allows a full hearing before verdicts, with no opposition from the senate. President Clay urged careful appropriations and denied rumors of extra sessions.

State Highway Commission Senate House Ellis Highway Commission Highway Department Clay Treasury Une Benator Golucke State College of Agriculture At Athens Golucke P Bui Womble Johns Nix Bellah Forty-Sec Cone Forty-Ninth S.L Ag. B Cook

Decision Upheld Against Georgia Telephone Rate Challenge

A federal court denied the Houston county telephone company's bid for an injunction that would block the Georgia Railroad Commission from enforcing a new rate schedule. The case involved equal protection claims and criticism that salaries were high. The court noted traffic in early 1921 was light, affecting revenue projections. The judges will next hear American Railway Express Company’s challenge to a commission order linked with Southeastern Express tariffs.

Georgia Rairroad Commission Erant Fruit Belt. Telephone Company Houston County Parmission United States ‘District Court Telephone Company Alex ‘W. King Circuit Court, of Appeals James Samuel H. Sibley Atlanta Beverly D. Evans Savannah Rali ‘Commission Railroad Commission J. K. Hines American Railway.Express Company Southeastern Express Company

Minter to address homebuilding plans in Atlanta

W S Minter of Huntington West Virginia will speak at 11 am before the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce on home-building. He heads two large Minter Homes firms with combined capital of 2 million dollars. His talks cover financing, 16 2/3 year repayment terms, 200 monthly installments, and life and disability insurance protecting buyers.

Assembly Hall Atlanta Chamber of Commerce W. 5 Alinter Huntington Wz. Va Minter Minter Homes Corporation W. Va Minter Homes Company Greenville 5. C Atlanta James L. Logan Minter Antarests F. M. Burnett Sanderstood Phi Joss

Old Ladies Picnic At Grant Park Planned

Inmates of the Old Ladies home await their annual outing next Wednesday at Grant park. The organizing committee seeks ice cream cake fruit and supplies to please the guests and requests car transportation aid. Call Main 8893 or Main 4444-W to offer a vehicle.

Old Ladies' Home Grant Park

Foresters Wallace Greeley to Speak at Georgia Forestry Congress

Announcement by Secretary J. L. Holmes says Agrigulty Alan Wallace will not attend Atlanta event. Colonel William B. Greeley will deliver Wallace's message and outline the program. Pinchot and Senator Keyes Schedule shifts due to illness and travel. Vanderbilt tablet report to be unveiled in Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina stands as a highlight.

Agrigulty Atlanta National Capital Greeley United States Estry Georgi Z ‘Ord Gifford Pinchot Forestry Penneylin Nia Pinchot Keyes New Hampshire Congress Holmes George W. Vanderbilt Pisgah National Forest North Carolina Vanderbilt

City to Honor War Dead Arriving Weekly in Atlanta

Judge Marcus J Beck notes Atlanta is the Georgia Alabama hub for repatriated fallen heroes. About 51 bodies reach Atlanta weekly and none are being honored. Major Otey B Mitchell of Veterans of Foreign Wars seeks War Mothers and Woman's League help to form arrival committees with flowers for each body. Spans legion and Spanish American War vets join efforts.

Marcus J. Beck France Veterans of Foreign Wars Atlanta Georgia Alabama Otey B. Mitchell Legion War Mothers’ Association Woman's League

Stamps Urged to Seek Eighth Ward Council Seat

W O Stamps, president of the I Save It chain in Atlanta, is prominently mentioned as a probable candidate for eighth ward councilman. He declined to confirm running, saying he is very busy, while James L Wells is already a candidate and others named include F West and Carroll Latimer. Incumbent W D Hoffman will retire at term end.

W. O. Stamps I-Save-It Atlanta W. D. Hoffman

Linen lace sale notes from Main Floor display

Fragmentary OCR shows linens lace edges and beadings with widths from 1-4 to 1 inch. Prices cited as 10c 12 4-2c and 15c. Mentions Special on Main Floor.

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