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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1921

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Irish and Russian Treaty Is Proposed in London Paper

London June 9 A parliamentary paper details alleged terms of a proposed treaty between Dail Eireann and the Bolshevik government. Claimed provisions include a ten year pact with Soviet Russia to corner the flax market, supply 50,000 rifles to the Irish army, and entrust Irish interests to the Catholic Church. The text, said to be negotiated in the United States by McCartan, was published with Dail Eireann seals and notes by De Valera.

London Russia de Valera Sinn Fein Ulster Irish Republican Army Clanae McCartan James A. Hollohon Constitution Bures Raijelah Washington United States Mexico Obrefon State Department Obregon Hughes

Manslaughter Bill Goes to Grand Jury for Second Time

Fulton grand jury will hear a manslaughter case against Mrs. Nelle E Sullivan for the September 25, 1920 accident that killed Mrs. May Merz. This marks the second grand jury review after a February 4, 1921 no bill. Merz’s husband, J O Merz, witnessed earlier statements. Sullivan was freed on bond.

Nelle E *Sullivan Fulton Grand Jury Atlanta Merz Frank McDonald Cariber Halley Smith

Great Atlanta Race Called Off By Thumps

A new Constitution feature debuts Monday June 13 detailing a famous Atlanta race canceled when a runner suffered the thumps. The article teases thrilling specifics and background for readers.

Atlanta

Chambers plans Boykin attack in court action

Aldine Chambers announces a formal court attack with solicitor-general John A. Boykin as the target. Chambers, returning from a vacation, says he will appear as prosecutor and promises the public will learn the full story, insisting justice has not been done and ex parte probes fail. He will wait for council to dispose of the special investigating committee report before starting.

John A. Boykin Aldine Chambers Polices Police Department Council Special Investigating Committee Chambers Washington New York Boykin Atlanta Dolicitor

Reeves Held in Killing Near Norcross

Norcross Ga June 9 Gus Reeves bound over to the Gwinnett grand jury on a manslaughter charge after admitting to shooting and killing Lea Clarke during a family dispute over paternity of a child born to Reeves sister Lucile The 1 9 year old testified that Eddie Womack was the father of the child and Womack was later cleared The trial expecte d in Lawrenceville at the September term with bond set at 3000 and 1000 people packed the Clark e home vicinity for the event

Norcross Gus Reeves Lea Clarke Reeves Clarke Lucile Lawrenceville Gwinnett Superior Court Justices of the Peace Womack DeKalb County Chamblee Clarke Home Here Ariter

Poor Hulda’s Homeward Journey From Sea to Dishes

United News correspondent recounts Hulda and dozens of fellow travelers applying for passports to Sweden Germany and Letivia as they depart America in summer. Many are cooks maids and domestics with homesick memories and substantial savings. One plain woman, an American schoolteacher, stands out among the well dressed passport seekers.

Eliza Island Sweden Hulda Huldas Thomas Sell United States Court Germany Letivia Deauville Riviera

One American Boy Fourth in Belgium Presents Problem

A boy named Mike, sole known name, waits in Liege Belgium as U S government seeks a home. Found shoeless and penniless near Liege last January he claimed Trenton Texas as his home but was sent away on a cattle ship after fighting another boy. He traveled with cowboys to Paris and was given to the Rhine occupation army as a mascot until barred. Disowned by Trenton Texas and not identified as Mike Gillhooly, the Belgian stowaway. Consul describes him with a Bowery twang.

Washington Mike Liege Belgium United States Conaul Trenton Texas Paria Theatat Department Paris American Army of Occupation Rhine

U S Boat Accused of Unwarranted Attack at Sea

Subchaser No. 205 recently purchased from the navy by E. E. Sulzer of Brooklyn was towed into port after reporting an attack at sea. TEC crew allegedly fired across the bow, boarded 205, ripped hatches, and chopped the deck while Ensign Kenneth Brown Jr. claimed he halted the vessel in search of stolen government property.

Miami Fie Navy Department E. E. Sulzer Brooklyn Kenneth Brown, Jr TEC 205

Marine Aviator Killed in Maryland Plane Crash

Lieutenant W B Brown of Boise Idaho a Marine Corps aviator was killed or drowned when the Marine Corps plane he piloted crashed at Colonial Beach Maryland on the Potomac River Sergeant Bughby a passenger was injured near Washington on June 9 194?

Washington W. B. Brown Boise Idaho Marine Corps Colonial Beach Maryland Here Potomac River Bughby

Phone Company Seeks U S Court Rate Increase

Fruit Bell Telephone of Fort Valley files for injunction after Georgia Railroad Commission refused to raise local rates. Company claims ongoing losses from fixed 10 cent streetcar fare and general cost rises, describing actions as confiscation of property. Attorneys cite prior ruling in favor of Augusta-Aiken railroad and electric company. Hearing set for July before Judge Hy and two associate judges.

United States District Court Augusta-Aiken Ailroad and Epectrick Company Georgia Railroad Commission Fruit Bell Telephone Corporation Fort Valley Fruit Bell Telephone Company J. Prince Webster ofAtlanta Colquitt & Conyers A. C. Bley Samuel Hy Sibley Railroad Commission Aince EOE

Atlanta readies for seventeenth Associated Advertising Clubs convention

Preparations are under way in Atlanta for the seventeenth annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World. The event runs five days from Sunday to Thursday, June 16, with committees to meet each incoming delegation and transportation aides organized. Governor Henry J. Allen of Kansas and Senator Edge of New Jersey will speak, highlighting a strong program for the national gathering.

Associated Advertising Clubs of the World Atlanta Advertising Club Sumball House John Lottridge Julian Boehm Floren la Florea Govwernor Henry J. Allen Kansas Senator Edge New Jersey Atlanta Charles Mackintosh Colamp

Permit Required To Send Girls Flowers In New Orleans

New Orleans police must issue permits to send flowers for funerals or gifts as part of a wartime plant protection effort against camphor scale. Entomologists Berber and Anderson ordered flower inspections. even boutonniere wearers need a certificate. Florists plan a protest meeting as growers argue the ruling could ruin their business.

New Orleans Florista E. R. Berber W. E. Anderson

Senate probes Sims speech ordered by vote less action

Washington June 9 inquiry into Admiral William S Sims London speech on Irish sympathizers ordered by the Senate without a record vote. Resolution named the Senate Naval Committee as investigating agency led by Senator Wadsworth. Harrison said charges grave and investigation warranted despite formal inquiries by Secretary Denby.

Washington London William Sims Senate Harrison Mississippi Wadsworth New York Denby Admiral Sims

Miss Campbell to resign post in NNCTYSCHOOLS

Board meets to elect teachers as Miss Blanche Campbell, elementary school supervisor and central figure in a dispute led by Carl Hutcheson, says she will resign at the board session. Officials foresee no serious split, but some opposition to several teachers remains amid resignations and staffing changes.

Miss Campbell Nnctyschools Blanche Campbell Carl F. Hutcheson Board of Education W. ¥. Dykes The Constitution Atlanta Schoola Hutcheson Mils Campbell Soveral Grammar School Atlanta

Woman Who Shot Farmer Cleared by Coroner Jury

Austell Ga July 9 Special Mrs Margy Easterlin the young woman who shot and killed Mass Teal near here was exon erated at an inquest and left for Atlanta with her husband Teal was buried at Ep l end ship church In Campbell county He is survived by a wife and several grown children Testimony said Teal and Easterlin rented his farm for months and disputes over rent and crops preceded the fatal morning The gun discharged during a struggle she says he grabbed the rifle neighbors heard her screams

Teal Hasterlin Easterlin

Britain urges wider Silesian neutral zone

London reports Britain pressing for a broader neutral zone in Upper Silesia to restore control commission authority across the area. The move implies pushing back Polish insurgents and adjusting German lines, following an allied ultimatum to General von Hoefer. France expected to cooperate in any drastic action.

London Great Britain Upper Silesia Control Commission Germany von Hoefer France

College Contest Offers Four Year Scholarship Prize

High school scholars are invited to enter a government good roads essay contest with a chance to win a four year college scholarship funded by Harvey Firestone. The prize includes a 20 volume Book of Knowledge set and various book rewards, based on knowledge of highway transport and good roads, with a closing date in mid June 1921.

Firestone Georgia Fire Groller Society Lester Pany Wnot Harvey Akron Ohio Constitution - Papera

Partly Cloudy Forecast for Washington Georgia

Partly cloudy Friday and Saturday with possible local thunder showers in extreme north porous Friday. Minor temperature changes expected. Highest and lowest temperatures not fully readable. Rainfall data incomplete with deficiencies noted from January 1st and 5th.

Washington

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