Charges Against Nurse Defended by Grady Alumnae
Grady hospital controversy centers on Miss Lilien Nelson a former superintendent of nurses. Grady Nurses Alumnae Association issued a statement defending her competence praising her loyalty and effort while condemning unjust accusations. Edward W. Martin former Grady board president endorses Superintendent Steve Johnston’s administration noting his pivotal role in elevating the hospital to Class A status and planning further hospital improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilien Nelson
Grady Hospital
Nhe Association
Edmund W. Martin
Grady
Stave R. Johnston
Grady Nurses Alumnae Association
Miss Nelson
Miss Chapman
Cheshire
Grady Nurses’ Home
Nurses’ Association
J. F. Hawthorne
Aas
Training School For Nurses
Lucien Nelson
Misa Nelson
Johnston
Nelson
Martin Peolves Johnston
Martin
Pound ‘of
Steve RF
Johnson
Atlanta
Dave
Whitler
Cameil Committee On Hospitals and Charities
Medical Board
Pellagra Decrease Doubts Raised by Officials After Harris Conference
Senator Harris publicly questions the Pellagra scare following a White House briefing by Surgeon General Cummings and health officials. He notes no famine exist though cases rise vs last year and says Georgia lacks solid figures. Dr Goldberger and files reviewed. report due to the president. Continued on Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Rowell, JR
Constitation Bureau
Raleigh Hotel
Washington
W. J. Harris
United States Public Health Service
Cotton
Cummings
Harding
White House
Public Health
Serviee
Georgia
The
Health Service
Senator Harris
Pollagra Guven
Publo Health Service
Joseph Goldebarger
Dr. Goldberger
Dr. Cummings
Booze Boat Marauder Creates Atlantic City Rumor Wave
Atlantis City July 27. A mysterious 100 ton booze boat, the Marshall, pirate rum runner under Huitlah registry, allegedly unloaded 7 600 cases of liquor near Montauk Point and now sails toward Atlantic City. Captain Eric Anderson, a 27 year old British citizen, leads a six man crew including a large black crewman. Local bathers report nightly sea runs as investigators note increased government activity and a shift in smuggling patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantis City
United States
Rome
Italy
Marshall
Great Britain
Eric Anderson
Montauk Point
Atlantic City
Pellagra Deaths In Georgia Up Slightly In 1921
Dr T F Abercrombie reports that in the first six months of 1921 pellagra deaths in Georgia totaled 196, three more than the 1930 period, contradicting federal claims of a cotton belt epidemic. He cited 16 district replies showing no notable increase in cases, challenging federal health service reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Abercrombie
State Health Bureau
Abercrombie
Federal Public Health Service
Georgia
Federal Health.service
W. A. Discount Plan Favored by Senate Panel
After three hours of debate the Senate Appropriation Committee voted 9 to 4 to pass a bill providing a five year discount of rent on the Western and Atlantic Railroad to ease the state’s financial crisis. Opponents urged killing the measure, arguing it delays paying debts and favors veterans and institutions over the University. The bill would divert unmet 1921 appropriations toward Confederate veterans and other needs, while critics warned that rent relief would recur each year and cause future deficits.
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Senate
House
Walker
Wohlwender
Lassiter
Womble
Jackson
Treasury
Imeet
Confederate
Veterans, State Asylum and Common Schools
University of Georgia
Hoe
Turks prepare for last stand against Greeks
Athens reports Kermalist forces brace for a final defense at Angora as Greek armies advance through Turkey. Air dispatches say Turkish nationalists retreat in disorder beyond the Sangar river. Nuredin Pasha is named commander in chief after Ismet is wounded. Nationalists in Sivas ordered to reinforce the defense of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Angora
Dagh
Turkey
Sangar
Nuredin Pasha
Adinpatoh
Constantinople
Ismet
Sivas
Tax Battle Over Grand Opera Tax In Georgia Senate Fight
Georgia music clubs and colleges united against a 2509 tax on grand opera, adopted by the House. The Atlanta Music Festival association warned the measure could end Met Opera visits to the South. A reconsideration vote failed 69 to 64 as efforts shifted to the Senate with Col. W. L. Peel leading the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery City
Georgia
Atlanta Music Festival Association
House of Representatives
Metropolitan Opera Company
South
W. L. Peel
Muaia Festival Association
Paters Bullding
Metropolitea Opera Company
Senate
Peel
Montier
Allanta
Commonwealth
Union
New York
Murphay M. Héloney
Fulton County
House
Holloway
Virlyn B. Moore
Ernest G. Bentley
Lankford
Toombs
Opera Company
Caruso
Atlanta
Georglas
Immigration law delays ships off New York harbor
New York July 27 Six great seas of Turks Poles Italians and others are marooned outside the three mile limit as a five day delay set by new immigration quotas takes effect. Most national quotas for those aboard incoming ships are full until August 1 leaving several hundred bona fide immigrants to remain at sea aboard ram-runners waiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New . York
New
Yorke
Relief Voted in Cotton Pest War Aid Plan Passed by House
Washington July 27 the house approved a joint resolution directing relief for states in the cotton belt aiding farmers driven from fields by eradication efforts against the pink bollworm. The bill provides a fair rental value for prohibited cotton land with the owner paid for losses, while omitting some payments from the total.
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Washington
Poe
House
Senate
Secretary of
Wallace
Representative Walsh
Massachusetts
Department of Agriculture
Htabor
Lem4 i
Chetrman Haugen
Mondeil
Wyoming
Walsh
Mondell
Congress
Civil War Spreads in North China
Shanghai dispatch reports a wide civil war with potential overthrow of the Pekin government. Forces from Hunan moved under Tuchu Cho Ti against warlord Yanetve valley ruler Wu Chang. Minor clashes already occur. a large battle looms amid possible central government upheaval.
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Shanghai
China
Wu Chang
Upeh
Hunan
Tuchu Cho Ti
Tuchun Wang
Chan Yuan
Yanetve
Bachelors Celebrate As Tax Bill Fails In House
In Atlanta a festive mood spread among bachelors after the House killed the proposed per capita tax on bachelors. Celebrants partied with cigars and cigarettes, while the city’s single men awaited further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuzzy Woodruff
Tha Bell House
Peachtree and
Ping Streets
Atlanta
Bell ‘House
House of Representatives
Pablea
Probe of Prison Returns to Abe Powers Case
A Georgia house penitentiary hearing reviews Abe Powers escape at the state farm in Misledgevilla. Senate committee reports diverge on farm conditions with a majority praising Warden Smith while a minority criticizes the prison system. Mrs Springer testifies on farm cleanliness and staff, and Judge Patterson defends the warden amid questions about Worley and guard instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. &. Smith
Thompson
Senate Penitentiary Committee
Smith
Dennis Fleming
House Committee
Powers
Springer
Perryman
T. Springer
T. E. Patterson
Worley
Arnold Worley
Bibley
Yancey
Commieason
Patterson
J. Bazemore
Fulton Tower
Athens
Pattersons
Crosa
Patterson Theetter
Georgia House Debates Vehicle Regulation and Fertilizer Tax
Lawmakers debate raising fertilizer tax from 10 to 30 cents and authorize state regulation of motor vehicles. A new auto traffic act would set 30 mph highway speed and require careful passing, with tax proceeds partly directed to the bureau of markets. Farmers and critics argue the measure adds burdens. supporters praise the markets department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
House of Representatives
House
Nat E. Harris
Lcense Taxiig
Senate
Perkins and Hatcher
Muscogee
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Tillzet’ Sola
Watkins
Butts
Brata
Paradise
Plans Completed for Great Ice Plant Expansion
Atlantic Ice and Coal Corp announces completion of a West End steam plant conversion to electric, a new Decatur plant, and Fort Valley plant expansion. Total costs near 700000 with output more than doubling, as company builds ahead for home demand and Western shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Ice and Coal Corporation
West End
Whitehall and
Peters Streets
Decatur
Fort ‘Valley
Deeptur
Fort Valley
Georgia
Valley Ia
Atlantic
Cor! Corporation
Grand jury to probe taxi chauffeurs linked to chicken houses
Fulton county grand jury plans a Friday start to a rigid inquiry into taxi chauffeurs connected with chicken houses alleged to foster immorality and debauchery. Foreman C D Montgomery says investigators from county police and detectives chiefs will examine drivers and owners, seeking tips from citizens. The probe targets regulatory failures and seeks to clean the county districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton County Grand Jury
C. D. Montgomery
Grand Jury
Mathiegen
A. Lamar Poole
Atlanta
Montgomery
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Lillian Nelson
Edmund Martin
Board of Trustees
ADM
Harris
North
Abe Powers
Great Plant
Atlanta Ice and Coal Corporation
Héport
Bod Biste
Wrather
P.m
Birm'gham
Buffalo
Boston
Cear
Chatteston
Des Moines
Cir
Galveston
Clear
Hatteras
Hioevine
Kan
City
Raih
Memphis
Mian
Eldy
Mobile
Montgry
Orleans
Platte
Oklahoma
Pittsburg
Louis
Lake City
Shreveport
Cler
Tampa
Toledo
Clay
Burg
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