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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1921
Page
4
Savannah July 21 Special. Deitrich H Bang 42 race grocer was warned by his physician that his heart was in poor condition for driving. He was found dead in his automobile after it ran into a tree on White Bluff Road. The radiator smashed, lights on, engine running.
Investigation into Grady hospital affairs looms as council hospitals and charities committee weighs formal charges amid friction over Miss Lillian Nelson's resignation. Superintendent Steve H Johnston confirms Miss Bess Feeback succeeds Nelson and that Miss M A Cheshire severed ties.
A company with the officer, he alighted at the station, and in the crowd he made his escape, and has not been apprehended.
Austin reports a resolution to push a bill penalizing masked attacks on individuals with no formal charges, aimed at suppressing Ku Klux Klan activity. Rep Patman presented the measure to Governor Neff with 49 signatures. Recent mob violence included tar and feathering in Lufkin and Bay City, with victims fleeing town.
Burglaries reported Wednesday night into Thursday morning include a safe cracked at Taylor Motor Co 232 Peachtree Street with cash and vouchers totaling 1100. Frank Givertooth stock clerk found the door open Thursday 7 30am. Bertillon Officer Wright investigated. Additional petty thefts listed include a diamond ring plum peaches cigarettes and various personal items.
Representative Ernest G. Bentley vows to oppose a measure by Rep Murphey Holloway to abolish Atlanta police and health boards. The bill would remove the police chief from civil service, requiring merit selection by a council committee, while park library hospital and water boards remain. Bentley will contest in committee and on the floor.
Cordele Georgia July 21 special report notes protracted rainy weather boosting bell weevil damage to cotton while other crops like corn peanuts and grain show fine yields. Weather conditions favor pest activity and potential losses.
Mynderse Freligh of Quitman died after a two week illness at his home. He organized Quitman City Transfer and was a Dutch Reform church member. Survived by widow, daughter Mrs. E. T. Williams, and son Alexis Freligh. Body to be taken to Orange, New Jersey for interment. Also noted are deaths of Lewis Brogdon, C. T. Gibson, and Virginia Lee Rosser with brief survivor details.
C. P. Talbot Co. announces they can tailor an all wool suit with an extra pair of trousers for as low as 27.60. Located upstairs at 244 Auburn Avenue, the offer should delight men hoping for clothing price relief.
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