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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1921

Page

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Mother who laid crime on husband blames him

Macon Ga July 19 Physican tonight said Glen Moore Hudson held in Albany jail in connection with the killing of his two stepchildren near Albany two weeks ago was near a nervous collapse. He told Sheriff Tar ger that his wife shot and killed the children. She wanted me to do the job he is quoted as saying. He says she did it. Hudson claims the boys’ desire to cut a watermelon led to the double murder.

Hudson Macon Glen Moore Hudson Albany Targer Fuzzy” Woodruff Glenn Hudson Robert Isaiah Temple Bawithey Shariff Fort Tarver Dougherty County Addis Bnper Gueansie

Hudson tells story of wife in double murder at Albany county

Special by FUZZY WOODRUFF from Macon Georgia reports Glenn Hudson accused of murdering his two stepchildren Robert and Isaiah Temple. He told a sheriff’s examiner a dramatic account blaming his wife for the killings while he and she were at the family farmhouse near Albany. The recount includes tainted details of the day’s routine and a body of evasive testimony as lawmen seek the truth behind the bloody events.

Nurses Resignation Rumors Sweep Grady Hospital Board

The Grady hospital medical board accepted or moved to accept the resignation of Miss Littan Nelson, superintendent of nurses, amid claims of inefficiency. President Steve Johnston was cited as a factor. Reports say Nelson faced pressure over staff management and a potential consolidation of white and colored nursing staffs. The board’s action, though not officially confirmed, followed a closed session with Dr. Thrash deferring details. Rumors claimed Nelson’s resistance to Johnston’s interference spurred the move. The hospital indicated the full board was not prepared to discuss the matter publicly.

Medical Board of Grady Hospital Littan Nelson Steve R. Johnston Miss Nelson Iies Nelson E C.thrash Thrash Steve Johnston Misa Melbor Johnston Medical Board Internet The Nurses Nelson

Annual Banquet for Solons by Uncle Henry in Georgia

Branham of the state veterinarian department hosted his annual home-coming banquet at the Kimball House with many legislators and friends in attendance. A veteran Georgia politician from Oxford, he is famed for hosting these gatherings. Speeches were given and the party adjourned to the ninth floor for music into the early morning.

Unele Henry” Branham State Kimball House Georgia Oxford Henry Questa

Amateur Photographers Seek $1,000 in Prizes Contest Opens

Amateur photographers prepare for a big contest offering $1,000 in prizes. The Constitution announces a week long snap shot event open to non employees, with 115 Kodak prizes ranging from $10 to $3 and support from Atlanta dealers offering coaching and developing tips. Full details to be published in Sunday's Constitution.

Wek Atlanta

Georgia Highway Power Split After Long Controversy

Compromise ends three year highway department feud in Georgia. Representatives from both sides draft a substitute measure to distribute automobile license funds by county road mileage with the department retaining control. Each county gets a share, while the commission calculates surveys and overhead. The plan aims to harmonize factions and push passage with governor and senate favorable reactions expected.

Highway Department Georgia Davis Oglethorpe Kimball House Commission House Senate W. R. Neel

Holloway Opposes Immediate Charter Board Abolishment

Fulton delegate Murphy M Holloway supports abolishing boards only if a proper reorganization plan for council administered boards is set. He warns against vesting mayoral power to appoint councilman boards, fearing loss of departmental control. Ernest G Bentley vows to oppose any abolition efforts. Continued on Page 2. Col 5.

City Council Atlanta Murphy M. Holloway Fulton Holloway Ernest G. Bentley Coun Colum

Cotton exporters to finance export 12000 bales

The War Finance Corporation agreed to advance 3500,000 to Barrett & Co of Augusta to finance the export of about 12,000 bales of cotton from Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The loan is secured by warehouse receipts and insurance, with 80 percent of market value advanced, to be exported within six months.

Clark Howell, JR Tonstration Bureau Staleigh Hotel Washington, D. C Constitution War Finance Corporation Today Barrett, &.Co Augusta Bates Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Barrett & Co

Free Textbooks for Georgia Pupils and Women’s Civil Rights

The Judiciary Committee backs free textbooks for all Georgia common schools funded from the state general appropriation. Distribution planned through county boards, with phased grade coverage culminating in full free books by 1925. Senator Walker argues the bill would be a landmark for education and cites student needs. The panel also favors passing a separate measure granting women elective civil rights by removing code barriers, exempting them from certain duties. Continued on page 2.

Rountree Walker Boykin State Commissioner of Education County Boards of Education Dib Georgia Twenty General Judiciary Committee

Harding Request Triggers Congress Inquiry Into Federal Reserve

Washington July 18 Governor Harding of the federal reserve board with Secretary Mellon’s approval urged Congress to investigate the board and the reserve system. McFadden introduced a resolution to examine all details of the board and its branch banks during deflation the last eighteen months. He warned of wide criticisms from the south and west and pledged to reveal the truth or silence charges. Harding defended policy before the senate banking committee citing farm loan advances as evidence of no discrimination against agriculture.

Washington Harding Federal Reserve Board Mellon Congress Reserve System Mon McFadden House’ Banking and Currency Committee Ite Fadden House Npt McFadden Hardine John Skelton Wiliams Reserve Bond M. Harding Williams Senate Banking Committee Federal Reserve ‘System Harting Colima

Whitney Ties for Lead in Open Nelson Will Finish High

Nelson Whitney, famed New Orleans amateur, ties for lead with Pat O’Hara in qualifying at Columbia. O’Hara, former Irish open champion, also high on the list. rough day for others including Kirkwood and Hutchison as scores hovered near par. Whitney expected to finish high in the Open championship. observers note his consistent amateur success and top form in the south.

Whitney Nelson Bobby Jones New Orleans Boudy Jones United News Washington Nelson Whitney Pat O'Hara Richmond County Country Club Columbia United States O'Hara Hutchison Mitchell Kirkwood Etdr Jon’ Éacts Hat Fock Hutchison

Indictment Deadlock in Baldwin County Death Probe

Milledgeville Ga July 19 Special After three days Baldwin county grand jury failed to indict in the mysterious death of Carl Watson whose body was found in the Oconee river with skull crushed and a neck wound. Witnesses numbered thirty to forty were examined but evidence deemed hearsay and no case was made against suspects. arrests released as no indictment issued. sheriff reports communications with authorities amid local rumors and stir.

Milledgeville Carl Watson Oconees River Baldwin County’ Grand ‘Jury Baldwin G. & McKinney Terrythas

Credit ready for harvesting this year's cotton crop

Governor Wellborn of Atlanta praised the federal reserve action after a July conference with reserve bank governors from Atlanta, Richmond, St. Louis, Kansas City and Dallas. The Fed said it can extend credit to member and non member banks for harvesting and marketing this year's cotton and last year's holdovers, aiming to stabilize markets and spur optimism for southern farmers. The move follows a $5,009,000 loan to the Mississippi delta cotton growers and is expected to bring tangible benefits to the South as the new crop nears.

War Finance Corporation Southern Eugene Meyer, Jr Federal International Banking Company New Orleans Clark Howell, JR Constitution Bureau Ataleigh Hotel Washington Constitution Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Banks Atlanta Richmond St. Louis Kansas City Dallas Toeday Federal” Reserve Mississippi Delta South M. B. Wellborn Atlanta Federal Reserve

Local Thunder Showers Forecast in Georgia

Washington dispatch reports a weather forecast for Georgia calling for local thundershowers on Wednesday and probably Thursday with moderate southwest winds. The report lists temperatures and rainfall details including past 24 hours and monthly totals, noting deviations from normal.

Washington Georgia Ina

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