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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1921

Page

10

Southern forestry congress opens in Atlanta at Piedmont hotel

Henry E. Hardtner of Urania La. warns the virgin pine timber is nearly exhausted and predicts only a little remains in ten years. He presides over the third Southern Forestry Congress as officials arrive, with R. D. Forbes and J. G. Peters among attendees. Georgia committee invites all forestry supporters to sessions while discussing conservation strategy and long term forest recovery.

Henry E. Hardtner Urania Southern * Forestry Congress Atlanta Southern ‘Forestry Congress Piedmont Hotel Congress R. D. Forbes United States Pine Forester Georgia Committee Falkn Oe “Hardtner Granta Lumber Company Louisanna U. S. Forest Service

Cleared of Wet Charge Against Fannie Griffin

Fannie Griffin, a restaurant operator at 362 Decatur Street, was freed Tuesday by a jury in the criminal division of the Superior Court of a charge of selling a pint of whisky to B. J. Lea Jr., special investigator, who testified he bought the liquor on May 6. The defense argued no arrest occurred at the time of the purchase, and a raid the next day by the police found no liquor.

Fannie Griffin Decatur Street Criminal Division of Superior Court B. J. Lea, Jr

Campbell Faces Bribery Charge in Bergdoll Case

Major Bruce Campbell, accused of taking a $5000 bribe to aid Grover Bergdoll, is set to defend before a House committee in Washington. Emma Bergdoll testified she gave $3000 for distribution among higher ups and that Campbell sought $100,000 if Bergdoll were freed. Campbell previously served as Bergdoll’s military counsel on Governors Island.

Little Rock Ark Minjor Bruce Campbell Air Jemma Bergdoll Grover ’. Bergdoll Washington War Department Bruce Campbell House ‘Committee Grover Cleveland Sergdorl Emma Bergdoil Campbell Bergdell Governora Island New York Germany Bergdoll Grover Scnemey James R. Hanlahan Hanlahan

State Auto Men Banquet Set For Wednesday Night

Members of the Georgia State Automobile association will host its annual dinner at the Kimball hotel Wednesday night with attendees from state government and prominent citizens. Governor Thomas W. Hardwick will deliver the welcome, joined by speakers W. W. Larsen of the good roads commission, Thomas H. McDonald, C. J. Lipnitt, W. J. Vereen and others. Fred Houser will direct the musical program.

Georgia Georgia State Automobile Association Kimball Hotel Thomas W. Hardwick W. W. Larsen Good Roads Commission Lower House of Congress Thomas H. McDonald Bureau of Public Roads Washington, DC AJ. Lipnitt Albany County Commissioners ‘Association W. J. Vereen Moultrie Democratic Executive Committee Fred Houser

Accidental Wound Hits Winder Man at Broad Street Restaurant

Winder Ga July 19 Special One Q Carrington proprietor of a Broad street restaurant was seriously wounded by an accidental rifle discharge Monday morning. The rifle discharged while he attempted to remove it from under the counter, the bullet passing through his body just below the stomach. He was rushed to a hospital in Atlanta.

Winder Q. Carrington Broad Street

Senate Tables Tax Equalization Bill In Income Tax Debate

Senate action ends a clash over abolishing the tax equalization system. The measure to replace it with the administration income tax bill was tabled 26 to 20, amid arguments about checks on tax returns and farmer burdens. Senator Cane’s inheritance tax measure was approved, enabling state outside-jurisdiction valuations, per Tax Commissioner Fullbright.

Senate Wombie Johns Haralson Ag Ui Nix Mills Jackson Goluckee Cane State Way Fullbright

Parole Granted to T Q Irwin by Governor

Governor grants parole to T. Q. Irwin of Pike County who was serving a 12 year term in the state penitentiary after nearly five years served. Parole recommended by the state prison commission, the trial judges, and solicitor.

Hardwick T. Q. Irwin Pike Coun State’ Penitentiary Chase Mansiou Ter Pri‘sion Commission

Tech Honored Among Colleges For Military Appointment Privilege

Washington lists thirty four U S colleges as distinguished for that year 192L each gets one regular army appointment without examination while each honor school may send one candidate to West Point Georgia Tech appears among the non military institute honorees credit given to Colonel A L Pendleton Tech R O T C commandant and Dr K G Matheson president praise for Pendleton's work as Tech has only two years as an R O T C school

Washington United States War Department West Point Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas Alabama Polytechnic Institute Clemson Agricultural College Georgia School of Technology Citdel Virginia Agricultural, Mechanical and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Military Institute Schoorg Augusta Va.) Military Academy Staunton Military Academy Virginia Pendleton Georgia. Tech A. L. Pendleton Tech FR. OO. T. C K. G. Matheson Tech Br. Matheson Colonel Pendleton

Labor Union Fights 9000 Damage Suit

Chattanooga July 19 The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen filed a plea in abatement to a five thousand dollar damage suit by William Felton, a switchman, who says Southern railroad was forced to discharge him by the union. The case could affect labor disputes and the closed shop issue if unions are held liable. The union contends it is a voluntary association with no local officers to serve, seeking a hearing date.

Chattanooga Tenn Brotherhood of Railway William Felton Southern Railroad Brotherhood

Bond Validation Fight Argued In Atlanta Supreme Court

The fight to validate Atlanta's $8.85 million bond issue opened before the supreme court with Justices Beck presiding. Judge Powell for Walters, W H Terrell for the solicitor general, James L Mayson for the city, and R B Blackburn for the opposition argued as the day adjourned for continuation Wednesday morning. Judge Bell had originally allowed the bond validation in Fulton County Superior Court. Brown sought to intervene and appeal followed.

Atlanta Supreme Cours Justice Beck George and Hill Arthur G.powell Wailer R. Brown Powell W. H.terrell Solicitor-General James L. Mayson Fulton County Brown Bell Mr. Brown Supreme Court

Retail Food Cost Declines in June Washington

The June average family food cost fell three tenths of one percent from May, with wholesale prices dropping nearly one percent. Sugar, beef, cheese, butter, rice, bacon, canned goods, milk, bread, macaroni, beans, tomatoes, coffee, and prunes saw retail declines, while potatoes, flour, and ham rose. Wholesale farm products fell 3.5 percent, and fuel declined. clothing and other items fell less than one percent.

Washington Hey Tha Department of Labor

Jurors Hard to Get in Clinton Tenn Case

Progress slow securing jurors for the McClure Christmas Petree and Stevens murder trial near Clinton Tennessee. By adjournment only seven jurors, all farmers, had been sworn. two more may join tomorrow to reach a full panel. Most potential jurors have formed or voiced opinions on the accused. The seven empaneled men reportedly cannot read or write.

Clinton Tenn Baly McClure Christmas Petree Stevens George Lewis Here

Federal judges to rule today on Express and Southeastern dispute

The three federal judges hear the petition by American Railway Express for an injunction against a Georgia railroad commission ruling. The commission ordered the express company to supplement tariffs with Southeastern Express. The American Express contends the commission lacks authority over relations between the two firms and argues shifts in schedules require a full revision. Judge Hines noted the need for mutual cooperation for operations in Southeastern territory as the case seen before Judges Ibley Evans and Smith.

American. Railway Express Company The Georgia Railroad. Commission Thes .Express Company Ite Southeastern Ex- “Press Company American’ Express Commission American Express Company Southeastern Company Raed Hines Southeastern Express Company American Company Southeastern Jine Southern Railway Robert C. Alston Express Company Samuel Ibley Beverly D. Evans Alex W. Smith

Purse Snatching Loss At Candler Hotel

A Black male in an overall jumper grabbed a purse from Mrs B E Richardson near Ivy Street and Auburn Avenue as she walked, taking about $1,000 in valuables including a $10 libe rty bond six diamond rings a watch and chain and $110 in cash. He fled into an alley after a brief chase. The purse also contained an 1862 Masonic receipt treasured by Richardson's grandfather.

B. E. Richardson Candler Hotel Ivy Street Auburn Avenue

Cedartown Firefighters Take Annual Vacation to Florida

About twenty five members of the Cedartown fire department, a volunteer unit of younger men, left on Tuesday for Jacksonville and other points in Florida for their annual vacation.

Cedartown Toeaday Jacksonvile Fla

Reward Offered for Kidnapped Son in Randolph Case

Edward Y Randolph of this city offered a $6000 reward tonight for the safe return of his son Thomas D Randolph who was kidnapped last night and held for a $50000 ransom The father may pay anyone who brings the boy home and helps the captors be apprehended Authorities report a witness Mrs Augusta Gronski of Trouts Corners saw a car bearing Randolph toward Sharon late last night The family has hired attorney James P Whitla to pursue the abductors and the best lead is the car used in the abduction

Sharon Pat Edward. Y. Randolph Thomas D. ‘Randolph Randolph Pittsburg Ai. Randolph Augusta Gronski Trouts Corners Misa Gronski James P. Whitla Whitla Billy Whitla

Texas legislator drafts Klan investigation resolution

Austin July 19 a resolution proposing inquiry into Ku Klux Klan activities in Texas is being prepared for introduction in the special session of the state legislature Representative Lee J Roantree of Brazos County announced today Bald here.

Austin Texas Ku Klux Klan Lee J. Roantree Brazos County

Masons Annuity Lodge Holds Annual Meeting Banquet

The Masons Annuity Grand Lodge concluded its annual session with a Tuesday night banquet at the Ansted hotel attended by about 60 guests. Delegates spent the day in business sessions. officers include Judge Dan A. Green of Birmingham as president, Robert R. Woodruff of Atlanta as vice president, and Robert E. Edwards of Atlanta as secretary. The organization, formed in 1898, issues policies to Masons exclusively.

Bhasons Unity Grand Anstey The Masons’ Annuity Dan A. Green Birmingham Robert R. Woodruff

Home Journal Patterns For Children frock in organdies and voiles

A child’s frock suitable for organdies voiles and ginghams offered in sizes 6 to 14 years by 108 Chamberlin Johnson DuBose Co.

Home Journal Patterns

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