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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1921
Page
3
Washington June 19 settlement talks on the boundary disputes between Panama and Costa Rica turn to plebiscite method. Officials discuss public vote to settle the issue amid long standing tension and potential treaty details.
Narciso Garay, Panama's foreign minister, heads a Washington mission to urge two plebiscites in the Pacific and Atlantic territories. He says residents would choose allegiance and settle sovereignty and jurisdiction. The State Department has not yet responded, though Secretary Hughes is bound by his earlier note honoring Chief Justice White's award.
Dr A R Holderby pastor of East Point Presbyterian Church denounces the present dance hall as immoral. In a Sunday sermon he calls for no regulation of dance halls and blames irreligious homes and weak parental authority for youth immorality.
Lawrenceville Ga June 19 Special J Larence Exum aged years died at the State hospital at Milledgeville after months of treatment He is survived by his widow formerly Miss Lillie Ambrose and his mother Mrs Bessie Exum both of Lawrenceville besides two nephews James and Quinlan Comfort He was a member of the Methodist church The body will be brought to Lawrenceville for the funeral and burial A McIver evangelist Georgia conference A M E Zion church died at Grady hospital Saturday Funeral services will be at Franklin Memorial A M E Zion church Tuesday at 2 oclock
June 19. Her bert Quarles, a Black man, was captured after an accusation against a white woman. A mob forced him to climb a tree and riddled him with bullets, ending his life.
Geneva June 19. Eilihur Root and judges George Gray Delawar John Bassett Moore and Oscar Straus invited by the League Council to name four candidates for the international court of justice. Election in September by the League assembly and council from a Hague list with no more than two Americans. If no agreement, a joint committee will break the deadlock. American nominees may be presented by other Hague representatives.
Philadelphia report details Russell G. Gryss, 23, of Overbrook, a private in Company EH 328th Infantry, killed in action in the Argonne forest after being cited for bravery by his brigade commander. The Overbrook American Legion post revealed the casualty and plans to rename the post in his honor, noting he was pressed into service ahead of Bergdoll.
Hot springs Virginia June 19 United States Senator Walter Edge of New Jersey urged prompt repeal of the excess profits tax and reduction of surtaxes to encourage and reassure business. He favored a permanent tariff law with lower schedules, less government in business and more business in government, and deflation aligned labor costs. He called for expert finance corporations as wartime duty and stressed foreign markets as key to saving the American merchant marine.
Judge Hamilton heads a lively race for the speaker's chair as campaign chatter swirls in Atlanta. W. J. Nunnally of Floyd County Court pauses to support Hamilton, while peers predict a first ballot contest before a potential landslide toward Hamilton on victory night.
Mrs Herbert Clay of Marietta directs her husband Herbert Clay’s bid for president of the state senate. She manages reception duties at Kimball House and welcomes all senators and representatives, insisting the race ends only with unanimous senate support for her husband. She says headquarters are open to all members, regardless of current pledges, and expects every voter present at roll call to back Clay.
Ottawa June 19 The Duke of Devonshire in his final official act signed the order in council creating a dry Ontario effective July 18. The order was signed before his departure for Quebec. Sir George Foster acting prime minister announced importations of liquor into Ontario would be illegal after midnight July 18.
Madrid reports minnows imported from Augusta Georgia may eradicate malaria carrying mosquitoes in Spain. Scientists acclimatize gambusia affinis fish and find their larvae feeding behavior promising for malaria control.
Paris June 19 Britain France and Italy urged Greece to postpone its offensive and accept mediation to forestall war in Asia Minor. After a two day conference Premier Birand and Lord Curzon sent a note to King Constantine for an immediate reply on Greece allowing an allies settlement of the Turkish situation. If favorable, Greece will name terms for peace and Turkish nationalists will be approached.
Memphis reporters state Sherman Richmond, a Negro from Pope Mississippi, was shot resisting arrest. A mob was said to have seized his body intending to burn it near Memphis suburbs. The body was found on the roadside about 12 miles south of Memphis by the Mississippi Line.
London reports the imperial British conference will run at least two months with opening at Downing Street. Lloyd George will host premiers including Hughes, Massey, Smuts, Meighan, and the Maharaja of Cutch to hear their views on empire policy and the renewal of the Anglo Japanese treaty.
Co V Hohenstein executive secretary of the 1321 convention board thanks Atlanta for its support of the seventeenth annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World. He says the city’s effort created the greatest, most successful gathering in its 17 year history and will be remembered for years.
Soperton Georgia June 13 Darden Ray aged 48 a well known farmer died in Treutlen county jail after major operation last week His dying statement denied any plot to kill William H Hall white cropper as charged with murder along with Dan Davis E B A Coleman and Wiley J Smith The state accuses Nan Davis of poisoning Hall to collect life insurance An autopsy by an Atlanta chemist found traces of poison in Hall Dan Davis has been convicted and sentence affirmed on appeal
The Lyric features Hazel Green and a six act vaudeville bill including Rily Grady’s comedy scream Come On, Red. Major release Deception opens at the Paramount with Anne Boleyn’s tragic tale. Other theaters show Ina Claire, Tom Mix, Mabel Ballner, Katherine MacDonald, and more in weekly lineups.
Samuel Gompers warns that efforts to weaken the Department of Labor and to undermine the Department of Agriculture threaten all producers. He calls for stronger organization of workers, higher standards, and fighting misrepresentations of labor aims while predicting continued forward momentum amid internal labor challenges.
Havana reports say former followers clashed during General Jose Miguel Gomez funeral at Colon cemetery. A large procession with government officials and diplomats proceeded to the burial as police fought to prevent trouble. Dozens of aircraft dropped flowers while crowds gathered, prayers and somber scenes described amid the unrest.
Members of the Cartersville Shrine club will hold a barbecue and social gathering at the Gaines Lewis mill near Thursday afternoon and evening. Henry J Heinz and his driver from Yarnah temple are invited as guests of honor.
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