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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1921

Page

8

House Concludes Tariff Contests On Fordney Bill

Washington July 19 The house finished considering contested schedules in the Fordney tariff bill by approving an asphalt free list measure in four of five paragraphs. It overruled Ways and Means in framing the measure and moved on to numerous perfecting amendments. The panel raised duties on dried beans shelled almonds and shelled walnuts while other provisions remained under debate.

Washington House Ways and Ways and Means Committee Perrce HI

Democratic clash over tariff amendments ends with ruling

The House debated amendments to clarify tariff provisions for hours. Democrats accused Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee of bias while Chair Fordney clashed with them over when amendments could be offered. The ruling allowed amendments after a narrow vote, as tempers flared and charges of pro trust drafting persisted.

Campbell Kansas Garner Texas House Repub- Mcan Fordney Ways and Means Committee

Harris Proposes Bills to Curb Oil Monopolies

Georgia Senator Harris in the Senate introduced two bills to curb petroleum monopolies. One bans stockholders from controlling multiple firms tied to anti trust decisions. the other requires nationwide price standards to offset transport and selling cost differences. He cites FTC investigations and earlier Adams amendments as basis.

Clark Howell, JR Manettmilion Bureau Raleich Hotel Washington, D. C Constitution Harris Georgia Senate United States Federal Trade Commission

Arctic Expedition Departs from Booth Bay Maine

The MacMillan Arctic expedition left American shores yesterday as auxiliary schooner Bowdoin sailed at dawn from Booth Bay. Townspeople cheered the departure. Bowdoin will briefly stop at Sydney N S on its northward voyage.

Booth Bay Maine Bowdoin Sydney

Pants for Girls Now Appearing On Fifth Avenue

HY WESTBROOK PEGLAR reports New York attire shifts as Fifth Avenue markets knickerbockers for women resembling trousers. The trend shows short skirts shrinking, knickers in varied fabrics tied to leisure like camping and beach wear, with designers and shoppers noting practical and provocative style changes.

HY Westbrook Peglar United News New York Fifth Avenue Young Wonson O. D New Jersey Mary Costello Asylum

Knickerbocker fashion woes and street wear forecasts

The article satirically surveys New York fashion trends as knickerbockers and sports costumes gain attention among women in the Bronx and at Coney Island. It notes varied acceptance, with some embracing lounging gear and others preferring longer skirts, while designers predict knickerbockers will become common on city streets within a season or two.

New York Bronx Coney Island Flatbush Im Hitle Nis

Burglars Blocked by Alarm at Pawnshop

Thieves attempted to enter Nathan Bach’s Pawnshop at 204 Marietta Street late Monday night but were deterred by a ringing alarm and patrol officer arrival. Two rear panels were pried from the door, and an ax with a broken handle was left behind, indicating forced entry.

Nathan Bach Marietta Street Bach

Dairyman dies after goring by bull in Georgia

Decatur Ga July 19 Special Will Miller aged 49 a dairyman was fatally gored by four bull yesterday afternoon He died at 11 PM from injuries to his abdomen and head and neck Funeral services will be at Klondike church 11 AM Wednesday conducted by Rev Joe Stephenson He is survived by his wife and four small children The bull gored him when he entered the stall and after locking the animal in he sought his wife for help into the house

Decatur Will Miller Klondike Church Joe Stephenson Miller Turner and Everett

Still Discovered Near County Line. Owner Unconfirmed

County officers probe ownership of a still and 1000 gallons of beer found early Tuesday off Peachtree road near the county line. No one was near the scene and no arrests have been made. The discovery was made by Officers Davis, Carroll, and Church.

Peachtree Road

Hardwick Urges Biennial Sessions in Georgia

Governor Thomas W. Hardwick calls for a constitutional amendment to shift Georgia from annual to biennial General Assembly sessions. He argues this would halve costs, saving about 56,000 dollars per year, and reduce legislation. The message was sent to the Senate constitutional amendment committee. the House took no action.

General Assembly Thomas W. Hardwick Senate House Georgia

Biennial Sessions Proposed for General Assembly

Thomas W. Hardwick Governor urges amendment to submit biennial sessions for the General Assembly to cut needless legislation and reduce business disruption from annual lawmaking. He argues fewer changes and steadier governance would result from less frequent sessions.

General Assembly Thomas W. Hardwick

Negroes seek bank charter in Atlanta

Citizens Trust company of Atlanta filed Tuesday with Secretary of State G. McLendon a petition to open a bank with a capital near a quarter of a million dollars. It was announced that $100,000 of the capital stock has been paid in. H. C. Dugas of Augusta is president and J. A. Robinson of Atlanta is secretary of the new trust institution.

Permigsion Dollara Capital Atlanta Megroes G. McLendon Citizens Trust Company of H. C. Dugas Augusta J. A. Robinson

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