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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1923

Page

18

All Me Legislative Committee Named for A M Schools

Meeting at the capitol Monday, the All Me Legislative Committee in charge of A M schools organized a special committee to press the legislature on school needs and value to Georgia. It includes Josiah Blassingame and others from Jersey, Dub, Covington, Carrollton, Fort Valley, and Talbottom. Dr. M. M. Parks, state superintendent, spoke on the schools’ needs and state value.

Capitol Legislative Committee Pinte Jr. Flynt Griffin Josiah Blassingame Jersey Strickland Dub H. Hant Powder Springs J. M. ‘Thrash Douglas Ant T C. Galloway Bournesville M. M. Parks Appke Pepre

Danger Signals of Indigestion Warns of Seasonal Risk

Physicians warn indigestion can be deadly as metabolism slows with warm weather. Symptoms include gas in stomach fullness dullness restlessness and chest fluttering. The ad promotes Dan Nax digestive tonic claiming rapid relief and a drugstore refund if unsatisfied.

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Atlanta Anti Cigarette League Tackles Daughters Smoking

Mr Taylor of the Acme Anti Cigarette league of Atlanta warns that adolescent girls and older sisters are smoking heavily. He calls for action, pins fault on parents, and notes the league formed a month ago with Doraville High School influence.

C. EF. Taylor Acme Anti-Cigarette League of Atlanta New York Taylor Doraville, Ga Acme

Employers Endorse Power Company's Transportation Plan

The Employers' Association of Atlanta unanimously adopted resolutions endorsing the transportation program of the Georgia Railway and Power Company, praised by the city council, and pledging support for its implementation. The group also denounces jitneys as a constant menace and cites no contribution to city upkeep.

Georgia Railway and Power Company Employers’ Association of Atlanta Power Company

Variety at Carnival at St Phillip's Cathedral Grounds

A carnival at 118 Cleburne Avenue by St Phillip's Cathedral offers acts from a Scotlands dainty dancer to an African wildman, beginning Wednesday at 3 PM and continuing through evening. Features include fortune tellers, pony and b illygor t rides, refreshments such as red lemonade, and Griff Edwards' Marionettes performance. There is no admission to the grounds.

Old Scotland Africa Cleburne Avenue St. Phillip’s Cathedral Griff Edwards

Atlanta Exchange to Hold Box Supper at Burns Club

Members of the Atlanta Exchange will hold their first annual box supper at the Burns Club at 4 o clock this afternoon with their wives and sweethearts. If weather permits the dinner will be spread on the club grounds. A hot supper is planned in place of the regular weekly meeting.

Atlanta Exchange Vinh Burns Club

Local church worker receives last rites

Funeral services for Mrs. M. C. Sparks, 87, who died Sunday at 73 Foster Street, were held Monday at Brown Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Fd. Watkins and Rev. W. D. Owens officiating. Burial was in Hollywood Cemetery. Harry G. Poole in charge. A pioneer Atlanta woman, Mrs. Weiss, had lived in Berkeley, California, for years. Funeral is in Berkeley Wednesday. she was a Grace Methodist member active in church affairs before moving.

M. C. Sparks Foster Street Brown Memorial Baptist Church Fd. Watkins Stev. W.D. Ownes Hollywood Cemetery Harry G. Poole da Seumngraph Wreiss Atlanta Berkeley Cal T'reiss Grace Methodist Church California

Late J. S. Adams Dies At 879 West Tenth Street

Camera services for Joan G. Adams a 72 year old retired Atlanta contractor who died Sunday at 879 West Tenth Street were held Monday at Brown Memorial Baptist Church. Interment followed in Hollywood Cemetery with Hunter Blanchard and Gartrell in charge.

Joan G. Adams Atlanta West Tenth Street Brown Memorial Baptist Church Hollywood Cemetery Hunter, Blanchard & Gartrell Wailiam Thomas Roach Aimar Perder North At- AN Igata Baptist Church Gerass Hollywood Hunter, Blant Eschard & Gartrell Berlin Asso

Funeral services held for Mrs Gidwell in Oneonta Alabama

Buried in Oneonta Inman Yards Methodist church funeral for Mrs Sandy Gidwell 85 of Inman Yards died Monday morning body sent to Oneonta for interment Monday executors Sunter Blanchard Gartrell in charge She was member of Inman Yards Eastern Star active in church work Also noted is a reference to a Standard Oil shipling concern with total tonnage of ANS.267T.

Oneonta Ala Inman Yards Methodist Sandy Gidswell Inman Yards Sunter, Blanchard & Gartrell Gidwell The Eastern Star Standard Oil Company Esceld

Knowles Charged With Attempted Assault on Girl

Rome, June 25. Mack Knowles, a young white man of this city, was bound over to the superior court under $5000 bonds charged with attempted assault on a 16 year old girl. Fred Mathis, arrested with Knowles, was released. The girl’s testimony was positive and supported by Mathias and another girl who was present.

Rome Mack ‘Knowles Fred Mathis Knowles Mathias

Death Overtakes World War Veteran Going Home to Die

Thom as Wheeler a World War veteran from Rock Run Alabama died on the train between Chattanooga and Rome as he traveled home to die. His father, waiting in Rome to meet him and carry him home, spent the night in a Rome hotel room after learning of the death and accompanied the body back. Wheeler had been at a veteran hospital in Johnson City Tennessee until told he could not live. The train delay was due to his death shortly after leaving Chattanooga, and arrangements followed with an undertaker’s wagon ready at the station.

Rome Thomas Wheeler Rock Run Ala Chattanooga Johnson City Lena Hie Ternnessee

Free-for-All Fight Near Douglas Ends In Death of Nettles

Douglas Ga June 25 As the result of a free for all fight near here yesterday Perry Nettles is dead and Will Wright is in the local hospital at the point of death Officers have not learned the cause of the trouble but assert that both men were drinking They say that Nettles first attacked Wright with a knife and cut him severely and that Wright obtained a revolver and fatally wounded Nettles Both men were tenants on the farm of Jolietanner Little hope is held out for Wrights recovery.

Douglas Perry Nettles Will Wright Nettles Wright Joli 'Tanner

Tatum Returns to Work After Illness

J Henson Tatum secretary to Mayor Walter A Sims resumes duties at city hall after two weeks illness. He reports feeling great and convalescence Monday, with friends offering congratulations.

J. Henson Tatum Walter A. Sims City Hall Tatum iNneas

Georgia Senator Completes 100 County Tour

W. J. Warris, senior United States senator from Georgia, arrived in Atlanta after a three month tour covering 300 counties and speaking to nearly 50,000 people. He will stay through the week then resume his tour. He recently traveled the Savannah river with the Augusta Chamber of Commerce to inspect the waterway for federal improvement appropriations.

W. J. Warris United States Georgia Atlanta Savannaah River Augusta Chamber of Commerce

Sheriff captures liquor car near Covington

Covington Ga June 25 Sheriff Bonham Johnson seized a touring car and about gallons of corn whisky a mile and a half from Covington. The car was driven by a young white boy with a companion as passenger, and both fled before being recognized by the sheriff.

Vington Bonham Johnson Covington Johnson

Buy Manuscripts of Divine Sarah at Paris Auction

The first day of the late Sarah Bernhardt library sale drew a packed crowd of critics artists and friends. Paper-covered plays sold for 50 to 75 francs each. The manuscript of Une Visite de Noces by Alexander Dumas the Younger sold for 8 200 francs.

Paris Associated Press Sarah Bernhardt Alexander Dumas the Younger

Reparation Talks and German Crisis Highlight Postwar Tensions

Britain urges clearer terms in reparations with France while France's stance remains uncertain. A joint note to Germany or a Brussels conference could follow if Britain and France agree. Meanwhile Germany faces internal strain as inflation wanes yet workers bear the coming hardships. A dim view persists on a broad European settlement amid potential deadlock.

Germany Britain France Belgium Italy Europe

British aid urged on Ellis Island indignities case

London officials pressed for an inquiry into alleged humiliations of British subjects at Ellis Island. Secretary Melton may be consulted when he arrives. Under secretary McNeill said he would welcome the captain to discuss the case if he names himself. He warned British travelers to avoid similar treatment pending guarantees. Viscount Curzon urged government action and direct contact with Melton.

Londn Associated Press Andrew W. Mehlon the Treasury Ellis Island House of Commons Ronald McNeill Foreign Affairs Viscount Curzon Battersea Hills Island McNeill Foreign Office

Cuno rallies Ruhr and Rhine population at exposition opening

At the Koenigsburg agricultural exposition Hindenburg era statements marked a firm resolve to resist reparations. Cuno asserted Germans would stand firm in politics and economics like the Ruhr and Rhine region. He praised the memorandum as showing Germany’s wish for peace while paying reparations only by national strength. Foreign press noted progress though France delays talks. In Ensleben street fighting erupted during a memorial unveiling for Walter Rathenau, with two dead and 25 injured.

Koenigsburg East Prussia Cuno Ruhr Rhineland Germany France Herr Cuno Iied Press Berlin Ensleben Prussian Saxony Walter Rathenau Central News

Solons Open Legislature Nomination And Leadership

Georgia lawmakers begin the session with B Russell Jr of Barrow nominated for speaker pro tem. Dr Craig R Arnold of Lumpkin withdraws from the race citing heavy workload. Mundy of Cedar Town leads for senate president against Carswell, opening headquarter rooms at Kimball House. Mundy pledges stable tax laws and strong state support, aiming to elevate Georgia as a top agricultural and industrial center. Committee changes include split of ways and means. Langford and Culpepper named key appropriations chairs. Pace and Milder take senate and house rules roles. Governor-elect Clifford M Walker referenced.

B. Russell, Jr Barrow County House Atlanta Craig R. Arnold Lumpkin Dr. Arnold Russell Senate W. W. Mundy Cedartown George Carswell Willinson Senator Mundy Kimball House Carswell Kimball Mundy Georgia South Ways and Means Ways and George Langford J. W. Culpepper Steve Pace Herman Millder Clifford M. Walker

Georgia Senate Prep Crowds For Inaugural Session

The article notes keystone figures opening offices and lining up appointments as Georgia legislators prepare for the new assembly. Secretary of the Senate Devereaux McClatchey and House Clerk E B Moore ready for their jobs while many candidates seek minor posts. Bessie Kempton of Fulton stands out amid bustling lobbies as party leaders announce committee plans and anticipated chairmanships. Senator Munday asserts strong support and confidence in winning the senate presidency as race dynamics unfold.

Senate Major Devereaux FF. McClatchey Georgia Assembly E. B. Moore House Fulton County Bessie Kempton Fulton Miss Kempton John ¥. Smith Joseph GO. Wood EB. M. Smith McDonough

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