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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
8
The Negro Insurance Salesmen Association of Georgia will hold its annual convention in Athens June 14 18. About 300 delegates are expected to attend the gathering marking the organization’s state meeting in the city.
Chattanooga June 9 Special A telephone message from Trenton Ga tonight said rumors of a mob planning lynching Deputy Sheriff Ward Page for killing Chester Daniel last Saturday and Deputy Yo Moore for killing his cousin John Moore Sunday led to both officers being moved to Dalton for safety. Reports indicated about 609 friends of the deceased were preparing to storm Sheriff Holmes residence where the prisoners are held.
Georgia faces potential loss of federal aid for fish culture as the U S Bureau of Fisheries demands stronger laws. Commissioner Smith cites inadequate spawning protections and bag limits, pressuring the Georgia legislature to amend laws by June 22.
Boston June. The American hustle to keep up with the crowd is blamed as a chief cause of fatigue and malnutrition among children. Dr Borden Veeder of St. Louis told the American Medical association section on diseases of children that the condition is more common among wealthy families. Other physicians supported his findings. Reducing frequent dances, parties and motion pictures, and ensuring extra rest periods, improved many child patients.
The Colored Children's Playground near First Congregational Church at Houston and Courtland streets opens with the Ralph Miner Institute as the local church body sponsor. Rev. Russell S Brown directs the project with June 16 as the formal opening featuring story telling games and physical training for children under 12, plus evening programs for older youth.
Florence June 9 A change of venue motion was denied and Whit Seay was placed on trial for murder in the death of his bride on May 15 Judge Almon barred public access declaring only court personnel witnesses and newspaper men may enter the courtroom The mutilated body of Mrs Seay was found on the outskirts of Florence at midnight six hours after she left her father’s home with her husband Arraigned May 25 Seay pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Lynchburg Va June 9 The Lynchburg Plow Works announced a 26 percent cut on plows and plow gear effective tomorrow marking the first price break this year among major U.S. manufacturers.
Washington June 9 Definite information on the whereabouts and plans of Donal O Callaghan lord mayor of Cork has been furnished to the department of labor by his attorneys Assistant Secretary Penning said the department must keep it private in the interest of justice No one will complain when the facts in the case are made known
Washington June 9 Investigation of all government agencies dealing with former servicemen was ordered by the senate in adopting a resolution by Senator Walsh Democrat Massachusetts creating a select committee to conduct the inquiry. The vote was unanimous. The Walsh plan aims to uncover delays in veterans claims and red tape in war risk insurance and related agencies. Vice President Coolidge will appoint five senators to probe the war risk insurance bureau the public health service and other federal bureaus handling veterans affairs.
May economic summaries from foreign representatives indicate no near revival. Europe shows financial improvement but dull trade. Far East slight gains. South America unchanged but less optimistic. Cotton markets vary abroad with rising inquiries in Belgium and modest imports in France.
In Warsaw Indiana during Virgil Decker murder trial the defense opened by calling a single witness and stating it had rested its case The defense plans to begin arguments immediately as Leroy Lovett’s murder case proceeds this afternoon.
In Florence Alabama on June 9 a witness quoted F Whit Seay as saying I have done what I wanted to do let them do what they want to with me Prosecutor and jurors listened as Seay’s murder trial proceeded with testimony from Mrs Williams and others detailing the couple’s marriage on August 6 1920 their kodaking trip and Seay’s arrest by Patrolman Will Young who described Seay’s alleged confession before transfer to Denatur for safe keeping The court adjourned until Friday morning after Young testified
Citizens held a mass meeting at Decatur courthouse to raise several thousand dollars for equipment at the completed Decatur high school before the September opening. Mrs. J Hope outlined the campaign while W J Dabney pledged city cooperation. A second planning meeting will be held next Thursday at the courthouse.
Edward H Carman longtime Christian Science leader in the south died at his home 26 Maddox Drive Thursday at 11. He studied under Mrs Sue Harper Mims and helped found the First Church of Christ Scientist on Baker Street in 1898. Funeral at his home conducted by M E Tilly with pallbearers listed. Survived by wife Mrs Hary Carman a son Edward H Carman Jr and daughter Mrs F G McLeod.
Hampden Sydney college in Virginia broke ground for memorial gates at the campus entrance to honor alumni who died in the world war. Trees and villas surround the site, and a gate gift from Queen Mary of Great Britain was placed among the memorials. Leslie Craigie, secretary of the British embassy, brought the gift and was with Mrs Craigie, formerly Miss Stovall of Savannah.
John Golden general president of the United Textile Workers of America died in Brooklyn this morning. Burial will take place in Fall River where he had long resided.
Cordele Georgia plans extensive entertainment for the seventh annual Georgia State Association of Police Chiefs Sheriffs and Railway Special Agents meeting. Features include an old fashioned fish fry at the county farm, a Cordele High School Glee Club performance at the courthouse, and public access to picture shows and the swimming pool. Discussions consider a central criminal bureau in Atlanta and a system to control and train movements of criminals anarchists and radicals.
Experts discuss one of the most accurate and simple methods for tracking criminal element and identifying unknown dead, outlining a structured approach and its practical applications.
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