Senate Votes $495 Million Navy Bill Amid Debate
The Senate approved a naval appropriation of 495 million dollars for the next fiscal year after over three weeks of debate. The bill funds 120000 navy personnel, expands vessel construction, and authorizes a Charleston dry dock continuation. It also includes Borah’s amendment seeking discussions with Britain and Japan on limiting naval builds over five years. Watson opposed the policy in a 30 minute address.
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Washington
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Committee On Naval Affairs
Alameda
Cal
Borah
Great Britain
Japan
Charleston
House
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King
Utah
Oo Watson
James A. Hollomson
Constitution Bureau
Raleigh Hotel
Constitution
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Watson
United States Senate
Tulsa Race Riots Fire Devastates Negro District Amid Martial Law
In Tulaa Oklahoma on June 1 race riots left 80 plus dead including nine whites and destroyed about ten blocks of the Negro quarter. Martial law imposed as National Guard and police contend with desultory firing. Armed whites ring the district while rail tracks reveal slain. Continued on Page 2.
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Okla
National Guard
Barret
Robertson
Oklahoma City
Charles W Baley
Police Department
Homer Cline
Tulsa
Cleo Shumate
Emmett Buckley
LeBroy
N.Y
Carl D. Lotsaisch
Outlines Ideals for City Schools by Prof Sutton
Professor W A Sutton newly elected head of Atlanta schools outlined three aims for the public system. He urged preparation for incoming students, extending schooling to those not yet reached, and bringing schools to those unable to attend. He praised teachers as best in America and proposed district visits by 1,300 teachers to study local needs, noting 174 boys lost from Tech High this year.
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W. A. Sutton
Hei
Atlantic
America
Hoe
Tech
Governors Fill House Vacancies Constitutional Amendment Proposal
Washington reports a constitutional amendment to let governors fill vacancies in the House of Representatives due to resignation or death. Introduced by Representative Appleby, a Republican from New Jersey, the plan would eliminate the need for special elections.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Appleby
New Jersey
Fulton Plans Merits System for County Convicts
Fulton county commissioners consider a merit based pay plan paying prisoners one dollar monthly starting June 1 1921 for good conduct. Five demerits wipes out eligibility and gross rule violations suspend pay two months. Warden Collier supports the plan citing many long term inmates with few visits. Commissioner Turner opposes citing legality and county funds. Action postponed to review further.
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Fulton County
Public Works Committee
Paul S. Etheridge
W. L. Gilbert
Oscar Mills
State Prison Board
Abnll
Collier
Charles-Collier
Thall
Waren
Charles Turner
Hope
$400000 Provision for Camp Benning Land Purchase
Washington reports the second deficiency appropriation bill includes 400000 to acquire land at Camp Benning Georgia. The amount covers judgments for condemned land and is drawn from existing quartermaster funds. Senator Harris backs the measure and Secretary Weeks pledges expedite action by the War Department.
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Washington
Camp Benning
Senate Appropriations Committee
Camp Hennig
Quartermaster Corps
William J. Harris
Weeks
War Department
Harria
Department
President Receives Fundraising Speakers for China Relief
President Harding welcomed 40 volunteers from across the country who offered to serve as speakers for a drive to raise funds for starving Chinese. Reverend William Faulker of the Presbyterian New Home movement introduced the delegation and praised the appeal.
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Washington
United News
Harding
William Hiema Faulker
Hra
Old Liquor Acts Void Under Dry Law Court Decision
Washington June 1 The Supreme Court held that pre Volstead and internal revenue statutes covering illicit distilling were superseded by the eighteenth amendment and the Volstead act quashing an indictment in Boze Yugino vich and Cousin Boze Yuginovich The ruling abates prosecutions under old laws and may nullify fines already imposed The decision boosts dry forces though government and officials note the duel tax elements of the Volstead act remain operative
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Supreme Court
United States District Court
Oregon
Boze Yuginovich
Anette 4Ylams
Wayne B Wheeler
Forsyth Street Bridge Closed for Repairs Causing Major Jam
Bridge repairs on Forsyth Street close the span between Alabama and Marietta for at least two weeks, likely longer, creating citywide traffic chaos as motorists detour around the downtown corridor. The closure, second only to Peachtree Whitehall in volume, forces drivers to turn back at closed points amid widespread delays.
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Forsyth Street
Alabama
Marietta
Forsyth
Peachtree-Whitehall
No More Will Figures Play Prominent Part At Atlantic City
Atlantic City June 1 male bathers urged to stay home and save 60 cent art study collections. Officials defend beach regulations urging no socks or bare legs no one piece suits or v-cut waists. Signs require decorous costumes and discourage improper conduct rough sports ball playing and leap frog for gentlemen.
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Atlantic City
Germans Attack French Garrison in Grave Beuthen Fight
Beuthen and nearby Posnowitz woods scene of heavy clash as Germans and Poles fight French forces. Reports say 12 Germans killed and 12 wounded, Poles tally 130 dead with others wounded. Police entrenched in forest as German assault pushes toward Strohitz area. Austrian cabinet resigns over union with Germany. Red changes planned in Vladivostok administration. July assembly to revive industries, currency, and land rights.
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Upper Silesia
Associated Press
Beuthen
Posnowitz
Grosa- Strehlitz
Krappitz
Firnt
Tokio
Vladivostok
Maritime
Board Probing Catts Activities Submits Report
Tallahassee June 1 The joint legislative committee probing former Governor Catts who is under federal indictment for peonage and state charges for accepting money to influence a pardon vote filed its report with the senate. Members objected to publishing the report on the senate journal and it was not made public. Final senate action was expected tomorrow.
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Fla
Joint Legislative Committee
Catts
Senate
Senate Journal
Park Board
George A. Clayton
Hoh Gordon
Clayton
MecClachey
W W Waites
Finance Committee
Uecasson
Lme
Wallace
Pair
Piedmont Park
Piedmont
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Samuel Hea
Pennsylvania Lnes
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
Rea
Pennsylvania
Commission
Harding
Cums Mins
Davis
Rail Road Administration
Senator Cummins
Chicago
Labor Board
W. G. Lee
State Prizes Announced In Highway Essay Contest
The Constitution reports Georgia conducts the good roads essay contest with state prizes including a four year university scholarship plus expenses. Prizes include a $65 15 value two volume set The Book of Knowledge donated by F J Kelly of Gro Her society Atlanta. A $25 value books set donated by C L Jernigan Lester Book and Stationery Atlanta. A $10 value picture books donated by J C Gavan Southern Book. Continued on Page 3 Columin 3.
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The
Constitution
Georgia
F. J. Kelly
Gro~ Her Society
West
Peachtree Street
Atlanta
C. L. Jernigan
Lester Book and Stationery Company
J. C. Gavan
Southern Bool Concern
Community backs widening Howell Mill Road for paving
A large turnout at Puckett's hall supported a plan to widen Howell Mill road from Marietta to Pace's Ferry by adding five feet on each side and paving the entire length. Property owners will be asked to pledge frontage while county commissioners would fund remaining work. A petition gathering broad support is planned, with city property near reservoirs needing council consent. Residents expect minimal opposition and pledge strong cooperation.
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Howell Mill
Marietta Street
Pace’s Ferry Road
Puckett's Hall
Paul Vose
B Bettie
J. E. Alexander
White Provision Company
Seaboard Railway Bridge
J. W Maddox
Howell Mill Road
Maddox
E. C. Kent
New Controversy in Coal Fields in Alabama
Birmingham reports a new coal field controversy after Governor Kiley asked the Alabama Coal Operators association to verify wage reductions breaching the agreement ending a recent strike. Meanwhile the Alabama Federation of Labor distributed 23,300 pounds of corn meal and 825 pounds of white meat to 1,165 families across the state.
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Birmingham
Ala
Kiley
Alabama Coal Operators Association
Alabama Federation of Labor
William L. Harrigon
Harding urges freight cuts as rail readjustment starts
President Harding pressed Congress and the Interstate Commerce Commission to include freight rate reductions in the railway readjustment. He cited western fruit costs and asked when relief for shippers might come while officials said informal consideration was underway. The dispute over cyclorama funding and park board authority continues as investigations are ordered.
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Washington
Congress
Harding
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Former Publisher Nominated by Harding for Alaska Post
Washington June 1 Scott C Bone, a former Seattle publisher and publicity manager for the Republican National Committee in the 1920 campaign, was nominated today by President Harding to be governor of Alaska.
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Washington
Scott C Bone
Seattle
Republican National Committee
Harding
Alaska
Germanys Wirth outlines reparation economy plan
United News Berlin June 1 Chancellor Wirth delivers a Reichstag speech proposing two economic series to pay debts while preserving independence. He calls for higher production, lower expenses, limited imports, heavy taxation of unsystematic cultivation, and premiums to boost agriculture and industry, aiming to make Germany a unified agricultural industrial state.
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John Graudenz
United News
Berlin
Wirth
Reichstag
Germany
Georgia Weather Forecast Generally Fair Across Friday
Generally fair conditions continue across Glocas Georgia with a mild day and a pleasant Friday outlook. Light winds and no significant precipitation expected, making for comfortable outdoor plans.
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