Probe of Prison Plan Spurs State Farm Investigation
A movement to impeach the prison commission and oust state farm officials follows disclosures of jail conditions. A joint House and Senate penitentiary committee meeting is set for Tuesday to hear written evidence and testimony from former inmates. Senators Campbell and other lawmakers held talks with the commission as part of ongoing conferences.
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Prison Commission
State Farm
House
Senate Penitentiary Committees
Rk, W. Campbell
Senate Penitentiary Committee
Campbell
A. J. Perryman
House Committee
Bill Creen
Arnold Worley
Atlanta
Abe Powers
Dennis Fleming
Senate
Prison Farm Hearings Stir Georgia Lawmakers
Georgia lawmakers prepare a late night joint hearing to probe alleged prison farm mismanagement. Secretaries and commission officials face questions on Abe Powers escape, Worley accounts, and farm conditions amid calls for impeachment and sweeping reforms. Senate President Clayton backs continued inquiry as reports praise crops and livestock efforts while noting drainage and expansion needs.
Former Atlantans Burial At Ocilla
Mrs. C R Davis of Fitzgerald formerly of Atlanta died last Thursday in Jacksonville after an operation and was buried Friday in Ocilla Georgia. She was visiting her sister Mrs B Jones in Jacksonville when illness struck soon after arrival from Fitzgerald. She prior to marriage was Miss Angie Lena Armand of Atlanta and leaves husband C R Davis a former Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railway conductor and a daughter Jeanette Davis. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs G W Almand Smyrna two sisters Miss Addie Almand and Mrs J E Jones and two brothers G Xalipend and J G Almand both of Atlanta.
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C.R. Davis
Fitzgerald, Ga
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Fla
Ocille
Davis
B. Jones
Fitzgerald
Dayla
Angie Lena. Armand
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway
Jeanette Davis
G. W. Almand
Smyrna
Addie _Almand
J. E. Jones
G. Xsalipend
J. G. Almand
Atanta
Rozium Promises Relief for Painful Feet and Nails
An old advertorial touts Rozium a French prescription for painful swollen feet corns bunions and ingrowing nails. The product claims to destroy germs in skin pores causing decay and odor and promises quick cleansing soothing healing and antiseptic effects with a 36 cent price and money back guarantee if not delighted.
Atlanta Charges Rift Between Chambers and Boykin
Cha rges over a grand jury dispute allege a rift between attorney Aldine Chambers and Solicitor General John Boykin. Chambers, visiting New York, planned a vacation while talks of Woodward’s return and a postponed hearing swirled. The court noted an affidavit is needed to appoint a special prosecutor, stalling the inquiry as Chambers contemplates a return to Atlanta.
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Aldine’ Chambers
Atlanta
John A. Boykin
Chambers
Atlana
New York
Per
Laurel
Floyd P. Woodward
Department of State of
Georgia
Floyd
Woodward
J. B. Obl
Grand Jury
Boykin
Bunco Band
J. D. Humphries
Superior Court
Chamers
Dorsey
Hardwick
Postal Extends Cable System to Antwerp
New York July 25 Special The Commercial Cable company announced an extension of its cable from London to Antwerp Belgium enabling direct messages from New York to Antwerp and linking the United States with central Europe Clarence H Mackay president said within a fortnight direct connections with Amsterdam would be established The Mackay system now operates the longest world line from Antwerp to Shanghai via the Commercial Cable Postal Telegraph Cable and Commercial Pacific companies spanning about 2000 miles in a straight line
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New York
Commercial
London
Antwerp
Belgium
New York City
United States
Europe
Clarence H. Mackay
Ment
Amsterdam
Holland
Mackay
Commercial Cable Company
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
Shanghai
Murder Trial Given to Jury in Clinton Tenn
In Clinton Tennessee four men Tom Christmas Otto Stevens Charles Patree and John McClure face murder charges for the slaying of George Lewis last May. After eight hours of defense argument and a lengthy court charge the case was sent to the jury at 7 p m with the court adjourning to 8 a m Tuesday. Prosecutors urged the death penalty for all four while defense lawyers sought penitentiary sentences. The group is also linked to the fatal throat slashing of taxi driver Arthur Crumley in Anderson County during their alleged plan to steal Crumley s automobile and rob the Bank of Oakdale.
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Clinton, Tenn
Tom Christmas
Otto Stevens
Charles Patree
John McClure
George Lewis
Lewis
Arthur Crumley
Knorville
Anderson County
Crumley
Bank of Oatdale
Postal Inspectors Get Pay Increase in Atlanta Division
Substantial salary increases were received Monday by eight postoffice inspectors of the Atlanta division. The inspectors named are Fred A. Rickly Horace Reese Clyde Fleming Herbert v Graham N. A. McKew Ernest J. Manefield James L. Pemberton and Carl M. Brubaker, according to word from Washington via Louis A. Johnson.
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Atlanta
Washington
Louis A. Johnson
Fred A. Rickly
Horace
3. Reese
Clyde Fleming
Herbert v. Graham
N. A. McKew
Ernest J. Manefield
James L. Pemberton
Carl M. Brubaker
Increase Sought for Inv Militia Fund in Georgia
Colonel H D Russell and battalion commanders of the Georgia national guard will address the legislature and Governor Hardwick about the housing crisis for troops. They seek a $32,000 annual appropriation, double the current allowance, with Major C B L Qpps of Dublin and Major F A Whitaker joining the appeal.
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Mason
H. D. Russell
Georgia Natonal Guard
Hardwick
Dublin
F. A. Whitaker
Russell
Nothing More Sad by Hudson at Sacon Macon Ga
Macon Georgia July 96 special No further statement has been made by Glen Moore Hudson in jail here charged with the murder of his two young stepsons who he says were killed by their own mother Mrs Hudson held in jail Albany still maintains that Hudson killed the children at their home near Albany and tried to buy her silence with threats The jailer has instructions to limit discussions with him He spends time reading a Bible given by welfare workers and avoids other prisoners His parents have come to Albany to arrange counsel and may visit him in Macon
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Macon
Glen Moore Hudson
Mra. Hudson
Albany
Hudson
Tarver
Columbia
Ala
Atlantans Honored at Camp Jackson
Several Atlantans attending Citizens Training camp at Camp Jackson have been appointed non commissioned officers in provisional companies. Names include T C Roughley first lieutenant and sergeant platoon leader, W J Florence sergeant in company K, H C Phillips and J K Thomas corporals in company F, and R R He Crims of White Plains Ga student of G M A Atlanta named sergeant.
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Citizens Training Camp
Camp Jackson
T C. Roughley
Eth High School
W. JF. Plorence
H.C. Phillips
J. K. Thomas
F. R&r
Atlanta
Tm Fe
Fire on Mauretania causes deck blaze injuring crew
London reports a serious fire on the Mauretania as it lay at dock. The blaze began in the first cabin balloon and quickly spread to three decks. Several firefighters were injured, and the ship cannot sail as scheduled on Saturday.
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London
Mauretania
Southampton
Sali
Opposition to proposed schedule change at rail line hearing
A hearing of the railroad commission was held Tuesday to consider a proposal by the Georgia Railway and Power Company to alter the schedule from twenty to forty minutes. President Jacobs wrote to the commission July 19 about how the change would affect the university.
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Georgia Railway and Power
Railroad Commission
Jacobs
Prize for best window display during No Accident week
The Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a No Accident week window display contest in Atlanta. Ten dollars will be awarded to the best decorated shop window during the week starting August seventh. Local livery stores are expected to participate to promote the movement.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
Front Entry Rule For White Passengers On Trolleys
C M Candler, chair of the railroad commission, says white patrons may enter front doors of closed cars. In a letter, H D Shackelford of the United Commercial Travelers noted rear entry practice. Preston Arkwright of Georgia Railway and Power says a longstanding front entry rule existed but lapsed, and is being reissued with enforcement guidance from the transportation superintendent.
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C. M. Candler
Railroad Commission
H. D. Shackelford
Grand Executive
United Commercial Travelers
Preston Arkwright
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Superintendent of Transportation
Railroad Commission Set To Meet In Georgia Cities
The railroad commission will hear a petition from all railroads in the state seeking an eight hour open schedule in stations in towns under 10 000 population and a few minor cases. Tomorrow the Macon Gas Light company appears to justify why gas rates should not be lowered. Citizens in central Georgia show strong interest and many are expected at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honsee
Georgia
Railroad Commission
Macon Gas Light Company
Ex-postmaster Cumbus to explain post office shortage
Ben L. Cumbus former postmaster of Hahira Georgia located in Los Angeles with amnesia will be given chance to explain a several hundred dollar shortage in government accounts. He left Hahira March 16 for a vacation and later told officials in Los Angeles who he was. He is a World War veteran said to be shell shocked.
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Ben L. Cumbus
Hahira
Los Angeles
Cumbus
Eran
Post Office
Ministers Hold Weekly Baptist Meeting at What Baptist Church
The Baptist Ministers Association held its regular weekly session Monday morning at the What Baptist church. About twenty members attended. Dr. John E. White of Anderson presented a paper, a devotional sermon followed, and an informal discussion on general problems occurred after the business portion. The meeting began at 10 and adjourned promptly at 11.
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the Baptist. Ministers’ Association
What _Baptist church
John E. White
Anderson
Diplomas Awarded to Eighteen In B Y P U Course
Eighteen students received B Y P U diplomas at Gordon Street Baptist Church Sunday evening, awarded by course director 3 C Smith. Recipients include R P Blasingame, B B Martin, Raymond Mitchell, Grady Ragan, Miss Claude Ragan, Miss Frannie Landers, W E AL, Pierce, Mrs L L Edmondson, Miss Katherine Gibson, Miss Sarah Gibson, Miss Sue Gibson, Miss Elizabeth Tigen, Miss Mary Alice Mitchell, Miss Julia Mitchell, Miss Leita Hii, Miss Nannie Lou Hider, Miss Grace Davis, and Miss Emily Shealy.
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3. C. Smith
Gordon Street Baptist
R. P. Blasingame
B. B. Martin
Raymond Mitchell
Grady Ragan
Claude, Ragan
Frannie Landers
We AL , Pierce
L. L. Edmondson
Katherine Gibson
Sarah Gibson
Sue Gibson
Plans for Farm Bureau Convention in Atlanta
The Atlanta convention bureau hosted a luncheon at the Piedmont Hotel for J. W. Coverdale, secretary of the American Farm Bureau Federation, and Georgia Farm Bureau officials. He said 3,500 to 4,000 delegates are expected as the convention discusses national agricultural issues with prominent business and political figures. Colonel Fred J. Paxon presided.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Atlanta Auditorium
Fiedmont
Atlanta Convention Bureau
J. W. Coverdale
Chicago
Federation
Georgia Farm Bureau Federation
Coverdale
Fred J. Paxon
Four Candidates Pay City Primary Entrance Fees
Four additional candidates paid their entrance fees for the city primary announced by Marvin P. Roane secretary of the city democratic executive committee. The list includes Dr. L. P. Baker sixth ward councilman candidate Carl Colvin tenth ward alderman candidate and others for second ward councilman and fifth district board of education. Reelection candidates Culver and Ashley had already paid.
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Marvin P. Roane
City Democratic Executive Committee
Dr. L. P. Baker
Carl Colvin
Dri. P. L. Moon
William L. McCalley
Board of Education
Big John A. Culver
Claude Aghley
Three Arrested During Small Riot on Walnut and Magnolia
Responding to a riot call at Walnut and Magnolia streets, Officers Corley and Carter arrested three men and a dozen others in a crowd of over twenty who clashed over a bill collection dispute. Lena Murdon of 227 Walnut started the trouble by fighting the collector, drawing in others. George Budd of 22 Rigdon Street and A D McDuffie of 220 Rhodes Street were charged with rioting as participants fled once police arrived.
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Walnut
Magnolia Streets
Corley
Carter
A. D. McDuffie
Rhodes ‘Street
Augustans Planning Automobile Club
Yew automobilists leading Savannah Automobile club directors arrived in Augusta to organize an Augusta Automobile Club. The party, headed by T. J. Taggart, Savannah club president and city businessman, will address an afternoon meeting to form the Augusta group.
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Augusta
Yew Automobilists
Savannah Automobile Club
Augus Automobile Ewrerg
T. 3. Taggart
Bruised Man Struck by Car on Washington Street
On Monday a man named Frazier suffered slight bruises and torn clothing after a car wheel ran over his foot on Washington street. The unidentified driver fled the scene after the collision, which occurred just after Frazier alighted from a streetcar.
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N. Ow. Frazier
Washington Street
Frazier
Fragmentary note hints at a stalled scheduling proposal
Incomplete text shows references to understanding, maintaining a schedule, and a proposal. The readable portions imply intent to keep timing or closing on track but lack concrete details, names, places, or dates.
Rabies Rabid Fox Attacks Hunter In Jackson County
In Paint Rock area Huntsville Alabama July 25 a fox believed rabid attacked and bit a local planter. The man received medical care at a nearby hospital as authorities warn residents to avoid contact with wild animals and report any bites immediately.
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Huntsville
Ala
Paint Rock
Jackson
Eimbroveh
Draughon's Business College Earns Strong Endorsements
Strong letters from Miss McMillan and Mr Allen tout Draughon's Business College in Peachtree Arcade, Atlanta. Santa, Ga. July 9, 1921, details a student who learned shorthand, typewriting, business English, penmanship, speaking, and office training, securing a position with Scripps Booth Corp at 239 Peachtree Street earning $100 monthly.
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Draughon
Business College
Peachtree Arcade
Atlanta
Sgentlemen
Qraughon
Scripps- Booth Corporation
Peachtree Street
Blanche McMillan
Atlanta, Ga
Juik
Mali
Draughon's Business College
Atlanta. Ga
Frdv
New City Charter Sought by Women
Discussion on obtaining a new charter for Atlanta will be held at 8 30 Wednesday afternoon at the Lee Street school. League of Women Voters will lead the discussion with an address on the subject. The meeting is open to all women in the seventh ward.
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Atlanta
Lee Street
League Vetera
Miss Eleanore ‘League Cof
Tlty
All
Hold Banquet of the Progressive Court
The Tribe of Ben Hur will hold its annual banquet Tuesday evening in their hall at the Alek Building with dancing following the meal.
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Progressive Court
Ben - Hur
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Ibe
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Abe
Powers
GC. H. Yancey
Yancey
Legislative Committee
Worley
Herbert Clay
Senate Committee
Pat Terson
Rainey
Commission
State
Iee
RE. M. Willams
Billings & Spencer
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Billings .& Spencer CO
Hartford, Conk
Adee
Gwmi
Banker's Reserve Life Insurance Company
Fomama
Neb
Nebraska
Omaha
Eden Eaees
R. I. Robison
J. A. Prye
J. L. Riley
A. W. Malone
GW. Price
South-Eastern Mutual Insurance Agency
J. L. Riley & Co
Georgia Savings Bank
EMI
Minnesota Implement Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Owatonna
Minn
Minnesota
Pilrce
Cedar St
Owntonna
Ansbam
Insurance ‘Commissioner
State OF Georgia
Fulton
J. L. Tiley
Sealy
George W. Price
Fulton County
Ocilla
Postal
Louisville & Nashville
R. R
Athnia
Tax
Montreal
Detroit
Mackinac Island
Minneapolis
Toronto
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Pash
Glacier Park
Cincinnati
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Sacon
Begin Farm Bureau Convention Plans
Augustans Planning Automobile Club
FOX
Wesley Hirshbure
Carter Electric‘Company
Peachtree St
Stewarts
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