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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1921

Page

4

Meeting at Tybee opens Georgia Bar convention in Savannah

Savannah Ga June 2 Special With lawyers from across the state the annual convention of the Georgia Bar Association opened at Tybee Island. The opener aimed to curb political discussion including a pamphlet on race and peonage. Governor Dorsey drew both support and opposition as members debated the issue privately. The afternoon featured president Alex H R Lawtons address Judicial Columns on Federal Jurisdiction detailing state rights questions. Additional Atlanta figures joined later with about fifty new members reported including Eleanor Raoul T P Buchanan Hortense Dillon Stelle Aiken Roy Dorsey and others.

Savannah Georgia Bar Associatin Tybee Island Dorsey Ty Savannah Tybee Lea Langley Rome Alex HR. Lawton Reveben Arnold C. Murphey Candler Atlanta Orville Park Macon Dar Association Luther Rosser L. Z. Rosser Logan Bleckley A. G Pow- BH Edward Crusselle R. B. Russell Reuben Arnold Price Gilbert Prince Webster John G. Smith J. H. Porte T. 4. Hammond Z. D. Harrison The Bar Association Eleanor Raoul T. P. Buchanan Hortenge Dillion Stelle Aiken Roy Dorsey W. J. LeCrow J. Lewis James Walter

Georgia Association Nominating Report and Appellate Rules Update

The committee of court rules reported progress but no action yet on promulgating the court of appeals rules. The nominating committee, led by ex-President A O Miller with T A Hammond T M Cunningham and S Bennett, will report nominations for new officers tomorrow.

Macon J W. Mason Atlanta I. O. Powers W. L. Powers P. H. Rowe Augusta Horace Russell E. Shumate Walter Sims A. C. B. Sparks Committee of Court Rules Court of Appeals A. O Miller T. A. Hammond T M Cunningham S. Bennett

Borah Unable to Attend Georgia Bar Meet

Senator William E. Borah of Idaho will not attend the Georgia Bar Association meeting in Savannah this week to deliver the principal address. Delay in passage of the naval appropriations bill prompted the change in plans.

James A. Hollomon Constitution Bureau Raleigh Washington Constitution William E. Borah Idaho Georgia Bar Association Savannah Borah

Exercises Today at White House of Confederacy

Montgomery June 2. Dedication exercises for the first White House of the Confederacy where Jefferson Davis resided after election. White House Association conducts program with speakers, music, vocal solos, and a benediction by Dr. McDonald.

White House OF Confederacy Montgomery Ala White House of the Confederacy Jefferson Davis White House Association George W. Jones Dixie—Bandy W. B. Crumpton Thomas E. Kilby J. D. Beale Nfe Belle Allen Ross Laureen Enelish

Prisoner Identified as Sheriff Slayer In Atlanta

Chattanooga officials report Joe Ivins Deputy Sheriff Henry Holland and Marshal D W Brown traveled to Atlanta to positively identify a prisoner as James Douglas in the murder of Sheriff Catron of Walker County Ga The Fulton Tower inmates photo and discharge papers aided the identification but officials questioned the claim of a misidentified suspect and noted the prisoner wrote his name matching the signature on the discharge papers

Chattanooga, Tenn Joe Ivins Chattanooga Henry Holland D. W. Brown Lafayette Atlanta Catron Walker County James Douglas James Dowsing Fulton Tower Douglas Chattanooga Dispatch Hia J. BD. Bazemore

Ask Lower Rates On Road Material Also on Lumber

Washington June 2 shippers from almost every section urged immediate freight rate reductions on lumber and road building materials to pre August levels. Railroad officials promised a reply in a few days. Representatives from lumber and timber associations argued high rates hinder county and municipal road projects and warned construction would revive with lower charges.

Washington J. W. Norman Louisvile, Ky Southern Hardwood Traffic Association South National Lumbermen’s Association North Carolina Pine Association Georgia-Florida Saw Mill Association California Red Wood Association

McDuffie Elected to Oglethorpe Founders Board

The executive committee of Oglethorpe University announces P. C. McDuffie of this city has been elected to and accepted membership in the Board of Founders. The board includes prominent philanthropists and educators dedicated to founding a university in Atlanta. McDuffie is known to Oglethorpe students for his past kindnesses, making his election specially gratifying.

Oglethorpe University P. C. McDuffie Atlanta McDuffie Oglethorpe

Everett Harding Sentenced to 15 Months in Leavenworth

Everett Harding self-styled cousin of President Harding was sentenced to fifteen months in the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth by Judge K M Landis after pleading guilty to impersonating a federal officer.

Chicago Everett Harding Harding Federal Leavenworth K. M. Landis

Engineer Dies After Train Crash Near Mobile

Mobile Alabama June 2 Engineer John Winnow of the Louisville and Nashville railroad died from injuries after his passenger train crashed into the rear of a freight train strayed over the main line at Theodore Alabama fourteen miles south of Mobile. Fireman Charley Palmer was slightly hurt but all passengers and crew escaped injury.

Mobile Ala John Winnow Louisville and Nashville Railroad Charley Palmer Theodore

Woman Admits Guilt on Murder Charge in Connecticut

In Bridgeport on June 2, Mrs. Ethel Hutching Nott pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree for the killing of her husband George B. Nott. Judge William M. Marble sentenced her to life imprisonment after the state produced letters said to be written by her to Elwood B. Wade, who was hanged for Nott’s murder. The letters were claimed written while the two awaited trial.

Bridgeport Conn Ethel Hutching Nott George B. Nott William M. Marble Nott Elwood B. Wade

136 Diplomas Awarded at Girls High Commencement

The forty ninth commencement of the Girls High School in Atlanta honored 136 graduates, the largest class yet. Elizabeth Cheatham won the Marsh prize and the Journal cup for all‑around excellence, with multiple scholarships awarded to Agnes Scott, Randolph Macon, Sophie Newcomb, and other institutions. The ceremony featured student addresses, floral decorations, and a procession of graduates in white with red roses.

Editorium W. F. Dykes W. W. Gaihes W. M. Everett Atlanta Marsh Girls' High Elizabeth Cheatham Eunice Lawrence Agnes Scott Margaret Rogers Gonder College Mary Brown Spalding Southern Association College Randolph Macon College Westelle Gartner Dorothy Ivy Martha Steft Ames Scott Dr. Gaines Sarah Freeman Sophie-Newcomb College Janette Harris Simplex James Porter Winn State Street School Atlanta Public Schools Ann Arucola Christine Alken Elizabeth Alken Louise Allen Julia Bagwell Augusta Uohor Amie Burton Mary Beasley Lorraume Beauchamp Josla Beerman Jemnila Cook Nellie Cotten Martha Cree Kathriyn Criswell Marion Dabney Kathleen Derrick Margaret Donaldson Miriam Duncan Eleanor Dunlap Katherine Dunlop Araminta Edwards Mae Evane Eleanor Fabinger Maureene Faulhner Helen Fields Meta Bichett Dorothy Fouter Sarah Fullbright Elizabeth George Carol Giford Harriet Gilmer Marionna Goldsmith Christine Gore Annie Kate Green Vivian Gregory Elizabeth Griffin Lois Hansard Lorene Harger Jeanette Harris Moh Hexterley Beatrice Hirsch Juanita Howie Mei Iim Hudson Martha Irwin Bate d Jenkina Esther Kahn Mattie White Kellam Marlon Koonce Mildred LaHatte Ruth Lawahe Grace Leavitt Orgareth Lewis Dorothy Lichenstein Nancy Lichehstein Qhelma Mann Dorothy Mapp Julia Martin Mary Martin Grote Mason Sara May Ruth Mayson Mary McDaniel Nelile Means Marcia Meldrim Sara Milner Eva Moore Marjorie Moore Ruth Moore Marjorie Morgan Edith Moss Margaret Moss Eunice Muldrew Jeanie Waldrew Senta Mueller Kathryn Mulryne Janie Negr Nettle O'Neil Alice Peeplen Lydie Perry Inia Phillips Maud Pickard Mosalyn Poole Elizabeth Ransome Virginia Reams Stargaret Rogers Ronalin Saruels Gussie Saul Bessie Sessions Micllle Shamox Agnes Shatzen Rose Sheridan Agnee Slater Muttle Smith Wary B Spalding Martha Steffner Elizabeth B Steinheimer Willard Therrell Edne Thompson Margardt Thornton Fentress Toon Frances Traneau Hazel Tugele Reese Tumlin Mildred Vicksry Een Wachman Norma Waldrop Marie Welch Frances Wells Johnnis Mae West Upath Weatman Leon Word

Powers of Trade Board Questioned

Washington June 2 Secretary of Commerce Hoover favors reconsideration of the federal trade commission powers amid Justice Department inquiries into many trade associations for possible anti trust law violations. Hoover notes price data sharing and area delimitation raise questions, urges a tighter, court reviewed scope to clarify public interest cooperation from illegal restraint.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Secretary of Commerce Hoover Daugherty Department of Justice Commission

Gas Convention at Savannah Ends Officers Chosen

Savannah Ga June 25 Special After the most largely attended and successful convention in its history the Southern Gas association concluded its fourteenth annual meeting here today Officers were elected L I Pollitt of Baltimore president H E McDonald of Greenville SC first vice president A W Young of Knoxville Tenn second vice president G H Smith of Baltimore secretary treasurer Directors elected for two years E L Reiha Baltimore J J Conlin Charlotte J W Golden Savannah and B W Bean of Washington The next convention will be held at Greenville DC May 16 1922 Papers and addresses by New York experts and discussions of technical points in the gas business completed the program and a boat ride and dinner concluded the entertainment features of the convention.

Savannah Southern Gas Association L I. Pollitt Baltimore H. E. McDonald Greenville S.C A. W. Young Knoxville, Tenn G. H. Smith E. L. Reiha J. J. Conlin Charlotte J. W. Golden B. W. Bean Washington D. C New York

Three Nominations Confirmed In Senate

Ashington June 2 The senate confirmed Jacob Gould Schurman of New York as minister to China and Edmund Waddill Jr of Richmond as United States circuit judge for the fourth circuit. D Lawrence Groner of Norfolk was named to succeed a judge in the eastern Virginia district.

Shorthorn Exhibition to Be Held in June

Columbia Tennessee June 2 Special All preliminary arrangements perfected for the Southern Shorthorn exhibition and sale at Columbia June 20 and 21 Citizens of Columbia and Maury county have contributed one thousand dollars to the cash premium fund to secure the event Local interest runs high with breeders from multiple states consigning including Leapedeza farm Hickory Valley W L Smith Butaw Herman Deitsel Union City Kalarama farm Springfield E R Ditmore Newbern Cowan Cowan Dickson E G Cherry Newbern J L Ormsby Macon George Eleazer Dickson H V Mosely Alexandria La E K Hart Flat Creek Frank Wheeler Mt Pleasant R W Jones Grenada Miss Dr T L Mastin Huntsville Ala F W Harding chief executive of the American Shorthorn Breeders association will judge the show A dinner and breeder conference is planned for the 20th event promotion by the association and Nashville Chattanooga & St Louis railway.

Columbia,Tenn Columbia, Tenn Columbia Maury County South Leapedeza Farm Hickory Valley Tenn W. L. Smith Butaw Ala Herman Deitsel Union City Kalarama Farm Springfield E. R. Ditmore Newhern Cowan & Cowan Dickson E. G. Cherry New J. L. Ormsby Macon George Eleazer H. V. Mosely Alexandria EK. E Hart American Shorthorn Breeders’ Association Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway F. W Harding Aolf

Over $15,000,000 Pledged by Methodists for Education

Nashville reports more than 15 million dollars has been raised or pledged for Christian education by the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Eight conferences have officially reported 8.6 million, about three million in pre-conference gifts, four million from unreported conferences, with overall momentum toward a 33.009 million goal.

Nashville Tenn Christian Education Movement Methodist Episcopal Church South J. H. Reynolds

Soldier Bonus Bill Again Before Senate Committee

Washington June 2 The Senate began reconsideration of the soldier bonus bill Representatives of the American Legion appeared before the special subcommittee of the Senate Finance Committee to explain the organization and service members position on the bill Commander Galbraith urged Congress to focus on compensation adjustment as relief legislation proceeds He said few men would take a cash grant but would opt for other provisions that would place thousands on farms and in homes

Washington Senate Congress American Legion Senate Finance Committees Galbraith

Vaudeville at Lyric and Grand theaters entertain crowds

The Lyric features Douglas Graves and Belle De Monde with a spirited comedy sketch I Gotta Have Meat and Miss De Monde as the stranded actor’s wife. Clara Howard shines in Songs and Stories. Carmen and Markin Dawson and Al Trahan perform Who Do You Love with dancing. The Grand theater opens strongly with five acts plus Alice Calhoun in Princess Jones and Joe and Bertha Burke in Farce Comedy. Frank Shepard’s Bunkology magics also draw praise.

Douglas Graves Belle de- Monde Miss de- Monde Clara Howard Carmen Markin Dawson al Trahan Alfred Latell Elate Vokes Alex Croas Ralph Santoro Loew's Grand Theater Alice Calhoun Princess Jones Joe Bertha Burke Frank Shepard

The Traveling Salesman at Howard theater

Fatty Arbuckle stars as Bob Blake in The Traveling Salesman a Paramount stage play adaptation. Betty Ross Clark supports the cast with lively comedy and romance as the show runs through the week amid a new program of dances and stage effects at the Howard.

Lyric Theater Keith Yav Loona Grand Theater Howard Theater Fatty Arbuckle Ford Paramount Arbuckle Bob Blake Betty Ross Clark Howard William Clear Spiker Ralph H DeBruler

A Small Town Idol in Mack Sennett's Oriental Spectacle

In the Mack Sennett production A Small Town Idol a lioness is led by Marle Prevost in a kittenish mood of docility. Prevost faces real danger should fear arise, adding suspense to the sensational ballroom scene featuring 360 dancers and ornate Oriental dances.

Mack Sennett Marle Prevost Marle Miss Prevost Marie Sennett

Real art star Mary Minter scores major screen success

Mary Miles Minter stars in Dont Call Me at Forsyth to headline the week’s bill. The 18 year old incorrigible daughter clashes with a mother who clings to youth. A strong supporting cast including Winifred Greenwood, Ruth Stonehouse, Jerome Patrick and Edward Flannagan backs her in a leading picture noted for its charm and romance.

Forsyth Mary Afiles Minter Ttle Realart Miss Minter Winifred Greenwood Ruth Stonehouse Jerome Patrick Edward Flannagan

The Man Farmer at Tudor theater features Gladys Walton

A half week program at the Tudor theater presents Gladys Walton in The Man Tamer a clean delightful photoplay about a circus life and a lion tamer who aims to tame a man before her heart. Walton charms as the lead with romance adventure and thrills and a strong supporting cast.

Tudor Tudor Theater Gladys Walton Miss Walton

What Every Woman Knows at Arescinitas

The deMidle production adapted from Maude Adams by Sir James M. Barrie delights Atlanta audiences. Lois Wilson and Conrad Nagle are superb in leading roles with strong support from Magrie Wylie and John Shand in highly realistic performances.

Arescinitas deMidle Maude Adams James M. Barrie Atlanta Lois Wilson Conrad Nagle Magrie Wylie John Shand

Honolulu publisher named Hawaii governor nominee

Wallace R. Farrington of Honolulu publisher of The Honolulu Star Bulletin was nominated by President Harding to be Governor of Hawaii, succeeding George J McCarthy who was rested.

Honolulu Hawaii Washington Wallace R. Farrington Honolulu Star- Bulletin Harding George J McCarthy

Miss Zena Keefe to Appear at Howard Theater

Miss Zena Keefe arrives in Atlanta to promote Red Foam by Ralph Ince. She will perform at the Howard theater Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 30 7 30 and 9 30 oclock and will be hosted at Georgian Terrace after arrival. She has starred with Conway Tearle Eugene OBrien and in Ince productions.

Howard Theater Zena Keefe Selznich Pictures Keefe Tusday Ralph Ince Atlanta Ince

Maxwell Motors Names William R. Wilson New President

Maxwell Motor corporation in New York announced the election of William Robert Wilson, formerly vice president of the Irving National Bank, to the presidency. The notice comes amid corporate restructurings during the June period.

New York William Robert Wilson Irving National Bank Maxwell Motor Corporation Gall Belle Isle

Classified Rates and Advertisement Rules

Rates listed for one time three times seven times and monthly in consecutive insertions. Cash with order required for certain classes. Phone ads paid immediately. mail or solicitor payment on delivery. Operators offer help with wording and rate rules. The Constitution not liable for misinsertions. discontinuance must be in writing. Telephone main 5000.

Lost items and rewards in Atlanta notices from 1920s page

Multiple lost and found items listed with rewards including a gold watch fob engraved LEHL possibly at Terminal station between 12 and 5 pm Wednesday returning to Mr Earnest Horwitz of Atlante Baggage Cab Co. A crescent shaped pear pin engraved Robert in Inman Park with gold band fountain pen cases in Inman Park with calls and rewards in Ivy 2627 and 6024. A lost bin folder with currency found at Keely's of Rich's or between ators early Wednesday afternoon with reward. A black flower shaped pin with two diamonds. call Hemlock. A prize of 50 dollars offered for arrest and conviction of thieves who stole a 1920 Malek roadster from Pryor and Edgewood avenue May 2. report to Automobile Underwriters Detective Bureau 401 Hurt Blake Atlanta Ga.

TOST Terminal Station Earnest Horwitz Atlante Baggape & Cab Co Sear Grant Inman Park Robert Keely Rich Hemlock Pryor Edgewood Avenue Automobile Underwriters Detective Bureau Blake Atlanta

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