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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1923

Page

15

Special election in Cobb County to fill vacancy

Governor Hardwick directs Judge J M Gann to call a special election after the death of Herbert Clay. The ordinary will set a July 1 election with 20 days notice. Crowned by history, H B Moss and Head are among prospective candidates, as Cobb County awaits a new representative.

Herbert Clay Cobb County Hardwick J. M. Gann Cobb Gann Head H. B. Moss

Massengale Seeks Custodian Post at State Capitol

Norwood figure Massengale arrived in Atlanta to attend Governor Walker’s inaugural ceremonies. A veteran legislator and longtime custodian of the state capitol, he seeks reappointment. He cites broad Democratic support and endorsements from Confederate veterans groups and Georgia Confederate Home residents, hoping to end his political career in this office.

T. BE. Massengale Norwood Atlanta Fleet Clifford Walker Massengale Georgia Flo Ihaned

Interesting Services at Gospel Tabernacle

Evangelical services at the Gospel Tabernacle under Rev. W. A. McArthur draw congregations. Tuesday morning’s text was John 6 16. Calvary is God's estimate of sin and the test of love. Pierce meeting at 9 30, preaching at 10 and 7 30. Ralph Reader from Chirnnga leads singing. Located at 7 Capitol Avenue, reachable by Fair Street Capitol Avenue or Woodward Avenue cars.

The Gospel Tabernacle W. A. McArthur Dr. McArthur Jesus Christ Calvary Pierce Chirnnga Atill Capitol Avenue Fair Street Woodward Avenue

Two New Members for Code Commission Named

Governor Hardwick names two new members to the children's code commission. Mrs Albert Foster of Mar chson replaces Mrs Larry Bishop of Savannah as a State League of Women Voters representative. Mrs F E K Hines of Milledgeville replaces Mrs Frank Foley of Columbus as a State Federation of Women's Clubs representative.

Children’s Code Commission Hardwick Albert Foster Marchson Larry Bishop Savannah State League of Women Voters FE. K. Hines Milledgeville Frank Foley Columbus State Federation of Women's Clubs

Georgians Aroused by Conference Call

Georgia editors and business leaders respond to The Constitution call for a statewide meeting to push a balanced agriculture program. Letters from Senators George and Wright and others praise Betts work and urge rapid action to boost farming, with Ashburn promising a big delegation and six to seven cars expected.

Duke Griffin George Betts Georgia Dej Sree R.L. Dure News and Sun Ashburn Board of Trade Georgia Association Atlanta Atlanta Constitution George S. Betts

Meeting Called in Atlanta Over State Crisis Indorsed by The Constitution

A meeting convened in Atlanta Thursday afternoon and evening marks a crisis in state affairs as the Hoard of Trade passes a resolution endorsing the movement led by The Constitution.

Atlanta

Judge denies receivership petition against Expo sition mills

Judge John D. Humphries on Tuesday refused to grant the Consoli dated Textile corporation petition seeking a receiver for Expo sition Cotton mills. The suit alleged unlawful operation due to a void charter and questioned a second renewal by Fulton Superior court. Humphries overruled the grounds, denying appointment of a receiver. W. J. Jones represented the plaintiff Brando n & Hynds the mills refer to the defense.

John D. Humphries Exposition Cotton Mills Consolidated Textile Corporation Fulton Superior Court Dalge Humphries W. J. Jones Brandon & Hynds

Ruth Gussman Granted Absolute Divorce in 1921 Case

Ruth Stephenson Gussman was granted an absolute divorce from Pedro Gussman by Judge William Walker in Jefferson chancery court on June 5 8. She alleged cruel treatment ending Sept 5 1921 and said she left him due to cruelty. She was hospitalized with a mental breakdown and declined comment. her father and mother were present.

Birmingham Ala Ruth Stephenson Gussman Pedro Gussman Edwin R. Stephenson Walter James Coyle St. Paul's Catholic Church William Walker Jefferson Chancery Court Gussman

Junior Chamber Players Heard By Radiophone

A trio of entertainers presented by Station WGM were Miss Marjorie Yunt pianist Bert Flynn monologist and Kid Flord tenor. They perform Friday and Saturday at the Atlanta theater in the Junior Chamber of Commerce minstrel show for veterans at US Base Hospital No. 48. Miss Hunt piano accompanist and singer, previously New Orleans Conservatory instructor, collaborates with Atlanta voice teacher Brin Farley. Flynn and Floyd deliver monologues dialogues and songs.

WGM Atlanta Constitution

Jury Declines to Indict McCay Freed by No Bill

I McCay, held since June 17 for the alleged murder of W A Lowery, was released Tuesday after the Fulton grand jury returned a no bill. Witnesses said Lowery, who arrived drunk at 332 Lakewood Avenue, demanded a dice game, fired a rifle, and McCay struck him with the rifle, fracturing his skull. Lowery died the next day at Grady hospital.

I. McCay W. A. Lowery Fulton Grand Lowery McCay Lakewood Avenue Grady Hospital Towery

Davis Seeks Reform in Public Charity System

Chicago June 26 Secre tary of Labor James J Davis urged a reform of the public charity system at the Loyal Order of Moose convention. He blasted poorhouse administration and the separation of dependent family members, urging consolidation to two centralized state institutions funded by taxpayers. The convention approved the report.

Chicago James J. Davis Loyal Order of Moose Davis

Father Held For Investigation Into Son s Death

Chicago June 26 Irank Geralka was held by police in the mysterious shooting of his three year old son John The father said a stranger in a red bandana killed the boy a handkerchief and a revolver were found near the home The family faces hardship as the father was out of work and the mother works at a pickle factory

Chicago Irank Geralka John Geralika Geralka Hal

Maxwell enters not guilty plea as poison pen

George Maxwell, president of the Society of Composers Authors and Publishers, entered a formal not guilty plea to an indictment accusing him of writing poison pen letters to Allan A. Ryan, a financier, in New York on June 26.

New York George Maxwell American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Allan A. Ryan

One Killed Three Hurt When Auto Overturns In Culvert

Mobile Alabama June 26 Frank Cummings 60 retired railroad engineer was killed almost instantly and three women injured when an automobile skidded on Wasengoula Mississippi streets near here last night and overturned into a culvert according to a long distance message. Injured are Mrs Cummings wife of the dead man Mrs J J Parkette and Mrs R M Freliesen Cummings died thirty minutes after the accident.

Mobile Ala Frank Cummings Wasengoula Miss Cummins J. J. Parquette R. M. Freliesen Cummings

Big Chicago Brewery Shuts as U S Marshals Seize Facility

Chicago June 26 The Peter Hand Brewery, one of the citys largest plants, closed its doors after four deputy U S marshals served a government seal. The raid followed the seizure of five truckloads of beer at the plant gates days earlier.

Chicago Peter Hand United States

Rains Bring Partial Rain To Cotton Crops

Commissioner J J Brown flags continuing rains in Georgia harming cotton and boll weevil poisons, predicting a below average crop despite some earlier hope. Corn planting stalls in north and central Georgia as bottom lands stay too wet. forecaster C F von Herrmann warns of showers Wednesday with sun to follow.

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture J. J. Brown Mr. Brown Gorgia Middle C. F. von Herrmann

Dawsonville killer yields to sheriff after self defense shooting

Dawsonville Ga. 28 Special Hartwell Tinsley 35 was shot and killed Monday night at Yellow Creek Ground Dawson county Reese Whitmore overpowered him during a drinking incident and attempted theft of a gun Whitmore fired in self defense He surrendered to the sheriff and awaits a coroner s inquest Whitinsley survived by his widow and two small children

Dawsonville Hancil Tinsley Yellow Creek Court Ground Dawson County Reese Whitmore Tinsley Whitmore Dawsonrile

Service Continuity Remains Objective Of Shipping Board

Washington June 26 The Shipping Board keeps service continuity as its core objective regardless of operation method Chairman Farley stated after the boards first meeting since he took office He said every move will be weighed to protect the high standard of service built by the previous administration Negotiations with bidders for routes continue while a committee refines a plan for government operation and reports progress

Washington Shipping Board Farley Ita

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