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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1923
Page
19
This afternoon at flag day exercises the principal address was delayed and tonight Governor Hardwick was the guest of the Augusta Elka at a barbecue supper at the Carmichdela club held in his honor.
June 14 British delegation at the international cotton conference said the Liverpool Cotton Association would not act on the conference agreement until its delegates return. Officials from the department of agriculture noted the hold up and sought clarity on the proposal. The issue centers on how cotton grades are to be standardized under the accord.
The body of Jim Morakis of Madison Georgia was found near Columbia with a gunshot wound and crushed skull. A bank book showed Morakis had an 819% deposit at First National Bank Madison. Two men, Papris and Morakis, are held in Athens on murder links with alibi from Mike Talanges of Atlanta.
Moses Lauderback an 81 year old Kansas native who had been pardoned in 1915 to move to California returned to the Lansing state penitentiary asking to be admitted He told Warden Armine he would rather be in a Kansas penitent iary than forced to live in California showing content at the prison gates
Chicago report on Robert Malcolm seeking annulment of his 1907 marriage to Florence Jessie Malcolm. He asks custody of his two children Robert Jr and June, citing a previous divorce and questioning legitimacy under tribal law, while detailing attacks on Mrs Malcolm's character.
Chicago June 14 Mary Bimboo a 20 year old warehouse worker was charged in court with stealing $20 from Jack Herrin California man while she read bumps on his head The judge believed the tale and the case was postponed for a week until further review
New York June 14. Defense counsel Malcolm Summer argues that the $600000 damages suit by Robert Thompson Hopkins against florist Joseph Fleischman is a blackmail attempt. He also alleges Hopkins and his wife had a similar scheme in New Orleans before the supreme court.
Mrs Sarah Shoemaker Farley aged about 60 earns a bachelor of science in botany from Pennsylvania State College. She advised mothers in law to seek education and independence, reflecting on her own life with three children and twelve grandchildren. Her degree was presented at commencement by her two sons, both Penn State graduates. She aims for a scientific farming career and is the oldest student at Penn State to graduate.
In Chicago on June 14 Superior Judge David awarded custody of Teona Felicia, a five year old girl, to Mrs. Julia Prybilski after two women claimed to be her mother. Violet Lenz nearly collapsed at the decision amid conflicting testimony including witnesses about Leona’s origin and paternity. Prybilski testified Leona arrived on an immigrant ship from Poland in 1620 as a Polish war baby and that the child was placed in Lenz’s care during Prybilski’s marriage.
Pine Bluff Arkansas June 13 The First Christian church installs a nursery to let mothers attend services. An electric signal system lets mothers in the auditorium track their babies via numbered lights and switches in both the nursery and main room. Mrs Myrta MacFarquhar of the Erie railroad shop at East Buffalo named manager of the shop baseball team for the coming season.
John A. Williamson of Vincennes Indiana proclaims Tanlac cured his long standing rheumatism and stomach trouble. He recalls severe pain, poor appetite and sleepless nights, saying Tanlac restored his health and appetite. He notes Yaolae is for sale by druggists with over 37 million bottles sold.
June 14 reports from Washington show negotiations with maritime powers stalled over reciprocal treaty concessions to resolve rum smuggling and ship liquor issues. Officials have not received any official feedback from diplomats or ambassadors. The debate centers on Supreme Court rulings and the IIth Amendment transportation clause and whether Congress can regulate liquor transport. Administration leaders oppose a restrictive construction and may pursue constitutional amendment if the court decision blocks action.
Administration spokesmen cite legal avenues to supersede the Volstead act by treaty power arguing the court’s in transit dicta on the 18th amendment are non final. They assert Congress holds full power to regulate or forbid liquor movement and urge action after states ratified the amendment.
The Mary Beatrice, a two masted British schooner, had four crew and five Chinese passengers missing after being found drifting off Sandy Hook. A pistol battle aboard the vessel left nine men dead and others missing. The story notes a claim of stowaways and cash payments, with details from unnamed informants.
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