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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1923
Page
22
Paria June 14 Emmil Hocjlein, Reichstag member for Thuringia, expelled from France. Hocjlein was arrested March 3 2 for communism and has been retained here since that time.
physicians warn indigestion can kill faster than other diseases especially when the season weakens the body. early signs include gas from fermenting food, fullness after meals, a dulled appetite, restless sleep, and occasional chest pain. Dan-Nax digestive tonic touts quick relief and offers a refund if unsatisfied.
Frank A Hooper elected president of the Atlanta Baptist Young People's Union at the Baptist Tabernacle. Miss LaRue Johnson heads the northern division and H B R O Quinn heads the southern division. Officers named for city union and two divisions with plans for a state B Y P U convention and accommodations for delegates. Principal speaker was Lewis Batts, field secretary.
A special council committee unanimously approved a charter amendment merging the city and county governments of Fulton and DeKalb Counties. Recommendations will go to the general council next Monday for final approval before sending to the legislature. The merger is said to save the counties thousands annually and improve efficiency, with public input planned before broader adoption.
Civil service district in Atlanta announces examinations for rural mail carriers and unskilled laborers to be held July 14. Open competitive process will fill positions in the Atlanta territory with salaries from 800 to 2100 dollars. Women restricted to widows of disabled servicemen or wives of government employees with in line of duty injuries. Application blanks available today at the post office building.
The Constitution organises a tour with hotel reservations before departure from Atlanta at Augusta and DeSoto rates, free motor ambulance and mechanical help, Wednesday evening entertainment, car banners and badges, return-trip logs, optional recapture by mechanics, hot coffee for lunch, and a $10 entrance fee per car. The tour promises safe arrival at Savannah and a chance to win $25 for best trip story plus an illustrated folder.
The Constitution party departs from the Georgian Terrace at 7 AM June 20 for Augusta arriving by 6 PM with a picnic lunch stop and evening entertainment at the Hotel Richmond. A Savannah leg begins June 21 22 with the De Soto as Savannah headquarters and Augusta as base.
Guy Bowman, a Black man, accused of driving the car that killed J. R. Foster on Bell Street near Houston and Auburn avenues last Sunday. Foster, a resident of 111 East Ellis Street, was struck while walking on the sidewalk as officers pursued a liquor cart. Bowman was held to state courts in a $3 bond.
Nashville Tennessee June 14 Following news of the sudden death in Knoxville of Judge 8 F Wilson a member of the state court of civil appeals since 1895 and a prominent ex Confederate an order was issued at the state capitol to lower the state house flag to half mast tomorrow morning on the arrival of the body ere
J Harold Saxon has been reelected as superintendent of the Moultrie public school system. He has led the schools here for five years and previously served one year as principal of the high school. The report notes several new faces expected on the faculty this year.
Gainesville Georgia hosts a ten day Presbyterian Young People’s convention at Riverside Military Academy starting June 16. Noted state and national speakers will address delegates from across Georgia with accommodation already booked to full capacity.
Delegates from Lakewood and other sources indicate Tuttle is favored for the presidency as discussions continue on the first page. The article notes a brief, favorable assessment of Tuttle and mentions a light, extended session among attendees.
Delegates carried to Stone Mountain to inspect Borglum's granite wall as credit men from the north expressed strong interest in the massive project. The convention floor opened with a 3 o clock session, aiming to adjourn by 4. Carter Glass led remarks on rural credit and the Federal Reserve Act, while Dr. M. Ashby Jones urged joining the international court of justice. Resolutions urged railroad credit reestablishment, expansion of state credit conferences, and a joint arbitration effort with the American Bar Association for bankruptcy practices. BE. P. Tuttle seen as potential president, with E. S. Elkus and A. J. Peoples as likely vice presidents. Additional notes covered intermediate credit and farm financing, and the arbitration push modeled on New Jersey law. A Cincinnati beggar, Michael Wehrner, was found with nearly $4,000 in his pockets.
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