ABOR PRESIDENCY FIGHT SHIFTS AS LEWIS RUNS
Denver June 20 supporters of Samuel Gompers and John Lewis surge for AFL presidency. Lewis declares candidacy while Gompers says he will not withdraw. Lewis backers claim over 20 000 of 38 294 votes. race could alter the convention’s political balance.
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Denver
Colo
Samuel Gompers
John Lewis
United Mine Workers
Labsor
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Lewis
American Federation of Labor BC
United States
Chicago To Adopt Junior Chamber Plan Of Atlanta
Atlanta lost the bid for the 1922 National Junior Chamber convention to Cincinnati though Atlanta officials touted its strong bid. Chicago delegates sought to copy Atlanta methods after Atlanta leaders, Robinson and Westmoreland, returned from Dallas Texas where the 1921 convention was discussed. Westmoreland joined the national board of directors and Robinson became chair of the membership committee.
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Atlanta
National Junior Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati
J C Robinson
Robinson
Boty
Chicago
Robinson Ball
Westmoreland
Percentage of illiteracy in Georgia by counties
Figures from the census bureau show Georgia counties with varying illiteracy rates among whites and negroes. The data, based on residents ten years and older, reflects the Fourteenth census compiled for publication as of June 20.
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Georgia
Clark Howell
Constitution Bureau
Raleigh
Washington
Constitution
Bureau of the Census
Prices to Reach Low Mark Today at Curb Market
Prices at Atlanta municipal curb market are set to dip with pork at 20 cents per quart and berries at 15 cents per quart. Frying chickens 46 cents per pound, corn 35 cents per dozen ears, beans five to ten cents a quart, cucumbers a cent a pound, and potatoes three cents per pound. Market opens at 6 and runs to 1, with a farmers note predicting a late week appearance of a large tomato and okra display from Fulton County.
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Atlanta
Norman Sharp
Woman's Club Market Committee
Sharp
Fulton County
Joseph F Johnson to Speak at Frat Session in Atlanta
Joseph French Johnson, president of the Alexander Hamilton Institute and NYU commerce dean, will speak in Atlanta on June 22 as Alpha Kapa Psi holds its national session at the Georgian Terrace from June 22 to 25. Other speakers include Madden, Kester, Langley, Jefferson, Rand, Holdsworth, and more.
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Joseph French Johnson
Alexander Hamilton Institute
New York
Atlanta
Alpha Kapa Psi
Georgian Terrace
Johnson
Schools of Commerce
New York University
la Salle Extension University
Atpa Kapa Psi
Greek Order Society of Commercial Schools
New York Univer
John T. Madden
Rey BH. Kester
Columbia University
Harry B. Langley
Boston Tech
Howard Jefferson
The
National Reserve Bank
David McKinley
University of Mindy
Harrold L. Perry
Massachusetts
Walter Morton
University of Oregon
Charles M. Thompson
University of
Sunday Schools Plan July 3 Conventions in Georgia
District Sunday school conventions will be held across Georgia on July 3 under the Georgia Sunday School association. General superintendent R D Webb says the Sunday nearest the Fourth of July emphasizes citizenship and religious education for all people. The program theme is Religious education for all the people, stressing Christian character development alongside the home. Talks will cover The Need of Religious Education and How the Sunday Schools Can Better Meet the Need of Religious Education.
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Georgia
Georgia Sunday School Association
R. D Webb
United States
Okay Projects for Hospitals for Ex Soldiers
Washington June 20 approval of seven hospital projects costing three million ten thousand dollars was announced by Secretary Mellon following a board of consultants on hospitalization for former soldiers. The plan outlines treatment facilities and upgrades to care for veterans across multiple institutions.
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Washington
Board of Consultants
Mellon
National Park Bank Suit Against City Of Marietta Begins
Introductory evidence in the case of the National Bank of New York against the city of Marietta for 46000 declared due on six notes was heard by four jurors in the civil division of United States court Monday Judge Samuel H Sibley of the north Georgia district disqualified himself and called in W L Grubb of the northern district of Alabama to preside McDaniel Black Atlanta law firm represented the plaintiff and J 2 Foster city attorney of Marietta appeared for the city
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National Bank of New York
Marietta
United States Court
Samuel H. Sibley
North Georgia
W. L Grubb
Northern
Alabama
McDaniel & Black
Atlanta
J. 2. Foster
Five Men Caught in Liquor Raids in North Georgia
Federal agents led by M LeMarche and Director Gantt raided northern Georgia mountain counties early Saturday. James Hawkins Albert Hawkins Miles Reese Oliver Reese Isaac Reese were arrested at a large copper still, one of the largest found by authorities. The raid netted six stills and about 200 gallons of liquor and 20 006 gallons of beer amid plans for more raids next week.
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North Georgia
M. LeMarche
Director Gantt
Southern Division
James
Albert Hawkins
Miles
Oliver
Isaac Reese
Gantt
LeMarcha
Lowell
Dixon
Emery
Alexander
National Guard Officers Recognized by Federal Government
Seven National Guard officers have been honored by the federal government per a Fourth Corps Area report from Fort McPherson. Named are Colonel Henry B. Russell of Macon, Major Charles H. Cox of Atlanta, First Lieutenant William B. Midgette of Atlanta, and Second Lieutenant Edward C. Edincott of Atlanta, plus tenants Benjamin M. Sykes. Also recognized is Company G, First Infantry, Georgia National Guard, of Atlanta.
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National Guards
Fourth Corps
Fort McPherson
Henry B. Russell
Macon
Charles H. Cox
Atlanta
Wiliam B. Midgette
Edward C. Edincott
Benjamin M. Sykes
First Infantry
Georgia National Guard
Birth notices from 1921 June board in Georgia area
A scanned list of birth announcements from June 1921 shows numerous entries across Atlanta neighborhoods including East Fair Street West Linden Street Chestnut Street and Pryor Street. Parents include Mr and Mrs Vaughan Bendette Hargrett Marshall Pugh Parker Shipp Wal Ashby Kissnett and Sewell among others with newborn boys and girls born on June dates.
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East Fair Street
Marco
Mes
H. ON. Vaughan
Jett. Sineety
Bir
East Linden Street
C. Marshall
Slo Chestnut Street
Pugh
Gaffin Street
E. A. Parker
East Street
A. Z. Shipp
Goapel & Street
Bro
W. A
South Ashby Street
Paul Kissnett
Ira FR Zennon
Glenwood Avenue
A. G. Sewell
Fagan
Afr
P. Tenenbaum
Pryor Stvet
Tal “Elham
Campaign to raise funds for Armenian relief in Atlanta
The Atlanta drive seeks 14 000 to aid suffering Armenians in the Near East. J R McCarty of the Optimist Club leads zones in the business district with visiting committees. Mrs Alonzo Richardson chairs the women's effort collecting clothing, already two carloads. Walter A Sims is general chairman and John J Martin the district organizer.
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Atlanta
Near East
J. Rucker McCarty
Atlanta Optimist Club
Alonzo Richardson
Atlanta Women’s Committee
Walter A. Sims
John J. Martin
Births Announced for Poole Rillahman Baker Families
To Mr and Mrs G L Poole 224 Crew Street a boy born June 10 To Mr and Mrs John Rllahman 45 Gaskill Street a girl born June 19 To Mr and Mrs J B Baker 83 English Avenue a girl born June 13 To Mr and Mrs
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G. L. Poole
Crew Street
John Rllahman
Gaskill Street
J. B. Baker
English Avenue
Fraternal Aid Union Holds Meeting Today
The southeastern district convention of the Fraternal Aid union will be held Tuesday at the Ansley hotel. Delegates to represent the southeastern district at the supreme lodge meeting on July 12 will be elected.
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The
Fraternal Aid Union
Ansley Hotel
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Tennessee
South Carolina
Mississippi
Supreme Lodge
Woman named to Carnegie Library board by City Council
Mrs. J E Andrews of the second ward was unanimously elected by the city council to serve on the Carnegie library board, becoming the first woman regularly elected to a charter city board. She is a former PTA leader and civic activist, nominated by Councilman J O Wood and endorsed by Alderman A H Cochran, to succeed S S Selig Jr who moved wards.
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J E. Andrews
Bard of Trustees of Carnagie Library
Iiving Thomas
Bureau of Municipal Research
A. H. Cochran
Switchman Seeks Forty Thousand in Damages
C Scarborough, former switchman, files damages claim for forty thousand dollars alleging injuries or losses in a switchyard incident. The case centers on liability and compensation for the worker.
Delightful Wrightsville Beach Daydream Train Schedule
Through sleepers daily via Sea board effective June 25. Low round trip rates and complete information and reservations at City Ticket Office 18 Walton St Ivy 6127.
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Wrightsville Beach
Seaboard
Walton St. Ivy
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Joney
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Turner
Twiggane Union
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Walker
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Wave
RT Iw
Warren
Webster
A & Oe
Walttieta
Wilkes
Wikieson
Ort Fe
Ayvad
Hunt
Munn’s
Broad St
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Whitehall and
Selle Isle
Maier & Berkele, Inc. Gold and Silversmiths
Whitehall St
Joseph F. Johnson
National Park Bank
City of
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National Guard
Armenian Fund
J. E. Andrews
Southern Railway
Fulton
Scarborough
T. J. Lewis
Lowe Brothers
Je Lowe Brothers Tpary
Peters Street
Ee Friddell Bron
Poadhtree St
Miller Lumber Co
Ridge Ave
Blowart Avenue
Stewart Ave
Laut
Atlanta Hardware Co
Glenwood Ave
Turner & Everett
Decatur
Cons. L. Thomas
John T. Leonard & Sons
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Switchman
C. Scarborough
Shaw Walker
Home Desk & Fixture Co
A. Horne
Newton C. Wing Sec’y and Tress
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