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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1921

Page

9

White Heat Interest as County Officers Findings Read

The council opens at 3 o'clock with a packed chamber as findings on county officers and police wage aims draw attention. Chief Beavers resplendent in a new uniform sits beside Assistant U S Attorney Paul Carpenter while Poole, Maddox, and Mayson attend. some lieutenants miss the meeting and several regulars are present.

Hind Beavers Paul Carpenter U. S Attorney Poole W Maddox James Mayson Payne and West Bhaw Waggoner al Martin Horace Grant L. N. Hutt Price-Smith Harry Goodhart John Boykin Chief Poole

Atlanta Council Debates Police Probe Findings

The council debated the committee report on police chief Beavers and Detective Payne. Members moved postponements and substitutions, while attorneys defended officers’ conduct amid calls for a new chief and improved conditions following the investigation.

Police fight on report splits council and police

The city fights over a police report that blindsided the department and sparked a clash with the political clique behind the force. A majority on council backs ratifying the report, while police allies vow to fight on. Mayoral vetoes and sealed indictments loom as the issue shifts to the police board and public scrutiny.

Boykin Council Beavers Poole Friends of the Police Lany Loykin Eugene R. Black John Boykin Aldine Chambers County Commission Gay Counsilman Couch

US Awakening to Fire Menace by W B Greeley

Chief U S Forest Service notes fire season has begun across national forests and calls for concerted federal and state action. He cites 175 million acres with protections in 25 states, another 110 million largely unprotected, and boosted federal funding to 480000 for watershed protection.

W. B. Greeley U. S. Forest Service United News Washington America Harding Forest Service Congress Plac United States Ohio Pennnsylvania

Tiger of France Still Out of Politics in Paris

United News State Correspondent reports in Paris that Georges Clemenceau, eighty plus, dodges politics and enjoys the library life. He declines interviews and shows disdain for government changes while indicating summer plans at Vichy. He jokes of dusty books and shuns old haunts like the Follies Bergeres and the Comedie Francaise, preferring quiet study.

HY Hudson Brawley United News Paris Iger Ike Tardieu Georges Clemenceau Risg Rue Franklin M. Les Clemenceau Vichy Follies Bergeres Comedie Francalee

Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Promises Gentle Liver Aid

An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a humane alternative to calomel, claiming it cures biliousness and sluggish digestion, with a money back guarantee if it fails to start the liver and improve health. It urges use by adults and even children, and ends with a seemingly unrelated line about Budweiser and a taxi scene.

Dodson

Atlanta Chronicle Notes On Briand And Political Vein

An older Atlanta piece sketches Briand and politics with vivid, quizzical imagery. It describes a tiger figure in colors with a rakish bow tie, a warm handshake, and a French accent noted as unusual, while mentioning Clembnuceau and a retired Irish politician impression. The passage hints at early morning work and differing friend claims about activity.

Atlanta Juni Briand Arrest

Kirkwood Citizens Press Annexation Debate at City Meeting

At Belarsely Kirkwood auditorium Monday night a sole speaker supported annexation to Atlanta while others, including I R Wager, Sam Johnson and W M Rainey, voiced opposition. Waller warned of higher water and lighting costs and a large Kirkwood debt, while W E Saunders recounted a police aid incident.

Belarsely Kirkwood Auditorium Atlanta I. R. Wager Kirkwood Sam Johnson W. A. Davidson T. J. Bryan Kirkwood High School W. E. Saunders Annexation

Gas Mains Debate and Police Station Incident

In 1921 the mayor discussed gas mains, citing a City Attorney opinion that Atlanta could not force a gas light company to lay mains, a stance affecting nearby Kirkwood. He criticized the investigation’s conduct, noting twenty five men under inquiry and recounting an automobile incident outside the police station with officers present.

Waggoner Herbert Clay Bob Waggoner Marietta Counocfimanic Committee Illinois Straussnider Mitchell Chicago Atlanta T. J. Bryan Mayson Gas Light Company Korkwood Bryan Kirkwood

Kirkwood Police Criticism in Atlanta Bond Debate

A Kirkwood officer faced criticism amid allegations against Atlanta police. The speaker suggested the officer would have discharged or resigned within 24 hours if involved. Professor Rainey warned annexation could remove Kirkwood High School officers, and questioned the validity and long term benefits of Atlanta bond issues.

Kirkwoodag Atlanta W. M. Rainey Kirkwood Rainey

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