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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1921
Page
10
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Senator Harris and a petition related to rehabilitation centers and a proposed bonus vote by Congress. Mentions Major A I Pendleton and Tech RD 1E but text is highly garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
An advertisement extols ironized yeast tablets as a vitamin rich tonic. It claims they restore energy, aid growth in children, renew youth in the elderly, and quickly improve skin blemishes. The copy contrasts brewer’s yeast with common yeast cake and promotes Atlanta based Ironized Yeast Company products.
A Pendleton letter to Senator Harris sparks backlash from At ante Chapter Disabled Veterans. The article notes a questionnaire condemning Major Pendleton for criticizing veterans rights. It says veterans contend current compensation barely covers essentials and urges no pension reduction.
The fifteenth annual convention of the Alpha Kappa Fraternity ends with an informal banquet at the Georgian Terrace. Officers will be elected and next year’s convention city chosen on Saturday morning. Delegates plan a Stone Mountain trip and barbecue at the Robert Burns cottage to close the gathering. Dean J M Watters of Georgia Tech led a luncheon Friday. Delegates toured Atlanta by auto Friday afternoon.
The state prison commission announced Friday that Homer Thompson, convicted of killing Ernest Brown, a young DeKalb County farmer, has been sent to Paulding County Prison to serve a life term. Eula Putman, Thompson’s alleged accomplice, remains jailed in Decatur awaiting trial on an indictment charging her in the killing.
A playful tirade mocks hot weather as a state of mind and lauds editorials that claim warmth is a mental construct. Readers react with humorous suppression, blaming perspiration on collar collapse and praising the writers for their comfort-focused philosophy.
The Couch Manufacturing Company’s inability to pay about 200000 to Arthur Tufts Company ties its financial trouble to a pending bankruptcy case. Three Tufts creditors filed involuntary bankruptcy, while Tufts seeks foreclosure on a contractor’s lien for the East Point plant work. Tufts, a major southern contractor, contends Couch’s issues would render it solvent if settled. judge Sibley ordered a cessation of Tufts’ building operations on recommendation of receiver W A Fuller.
Ope W H Foge announces that the Central of Georgia railway has received nine new steel coaches from Pullman Shops, 70 feet long with 82 seats each, mahogany interior, plush seating, and advanced sanitation. The units will run Atlanta to Savannah, with plans to steel- equip other sections, highlighting improved ventilation, six-wheel trucks, vestibule doors, vapor steam heating, and enhanced safety features amid hard times.
The Victory medal office will close June 28 due to lack of appropriations and a reduced clerical staff at the 204 Journal building. Mail applications will be handled up until that date.
The fragment references a Georgia Railroad schedule for Sunday June 26. It lacks clear actions or outcomes, with repeated wording and an unclear name Ananta 615 appearing as nonessential text. The readable facts focus on the schedule date and the railroad context.
J M Pirkle and two Tinsleys were convicted with details of the trial cited by district attorney Hooper Alexander. George Tinsley drew two months in jail and a $200 fine while W H Tinley and a third defendant faced penalties. Defense counsel John S Wood moved for mistrial but was overruled. Post conviction, the trio planned to seek a new trial and bond was set at $5,000 each if granted.
Dr W B Aiken his wife and Miss Mary O Farrell visiting at 154 Elizabeth street were in a Thursday afternoon crash when Dr Aikens car collided with Dr Harden of To Saint Angeline place. Witnesses say Allen turning into Elizabeth Street from Highlanders was struck by Harden, throwing Allen’s occupants and bruising them. O Farrell sprained back and Mrs Aiken suffered facial and head lacerations. Aikens car demolished. Harden vehicle not seriously damaged.
Report describes a convention in Atlanta Georgia held at the Hotel Winton extending from morning hours into the afternoon. It cites 490 votes and references recognition of failure and sympathy for President Walter C Barnwell while noting Houser and others among three outstanding reasons for the outcome.
A fragmented report notes a resident described as Geaten writhing at hotels in the area. Barnwell is mentioned, but details are unreadable and names are partially obscured. The item reads like a brief crime or disturbance note with limited legible facts.
Fragmentary OCR text references a measure authorising certain prisoner railroad trips. It notes counties provided with trips and mentions support by a library or library-related entity, with relation to a senator figure. The readable content is highly garbled and lacks clear specifics.
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