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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1921

Page

9

Nomination of Gilbert for under secretary treasury

Washington June 27. S Parker Gilbert Jr of New Jersey nominated by President Harding for under secretary of the treasury. J Raymond McCarl of Nebraska expected as comptroller general under the new budget law. Meant to oversee government finances, expenditures, claims, and fiscal affairs except postal accounts.

Washington S. Parker Gilbert, Jr New Jersey Harding the Treasury J. Raymond McCarl Nebraska Republican Congressional Campaign Committee United States Me‘att Pont Ofifice Comptroller of the Treasury Eed

Foch Tribute To Disabled Veterans At World War Convention

Detroit June 27 A French marshal Foch tribute to American soldiers wounded in the war was prepared for reading at the Disabled Americans of the World War convention executive meeting led by Judge Georges S. Marx. Plans for aiding disabled service men and immediate congressional action were to be pressed tomorrow.

Detroit Marshal Foch France Georges S Marx Clatinnati Congress

Woman elected president of Baptist women in 1921

Mrs. Helen Barrett Montgomery of Rochester New York was elected president at the North fete convention receiving 929 of 1110 votes. Mrs B Grant Edmonds of Pasadena presided. other officers named include Rev M A Levy Rev C A Walker and Frank L Miner. Seattle was chosen for the 1922 meeting. She earlier led mission groups and was educated at Wellesley.

Des Moines Iowa Helen Barrett Montgomery Rochester N. Y M. A. Levy Pittsfield Mass C. A. Walker Weat Chester Frank L. Miner Dea Moines Seattle Wash Foreign Mission Society Ee S. Abernathy Washington, D. C Home Mission Society Charles H. Brock Denver Women’s Foreign, Mission Society Chapman New York Women’s Baptist Missionary Society G. W. Coleman Bos Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America

Bootleggers and Loafers Warned by Placards in Smyrna

Smyrna Ga June 27 Special talk of an invisible government arose after placards appeared along streets warning bootleggers and loafers to behave. Messages urged watchfulness over bootleggers and loafers and to work. A parade of about 145 cloaked figures had marched from the cemetery the night before. Officials said they would govern the town but placards were torn down as the town marshal dismissed the idea of placard government.

Smyrna

Labor demands Irish freedom as AFL backs protest

Denver dispatch reports Organized Labor will urge President Harding and Lloyd George to recognize the Irish republic and condemn Britain's warfare in Ireland. The AFL executive council instructed Gompers to press the issue with officials, suspend ties with the International Federation of Trade Unions, and urge a wage floor of 3 a day for federal workers. It also seeks a probe of postal rates and an Aug 22 meeting to tackle major labor issues. At Ansley hotel in Atlanta, about 450 L. W. Rogers employees enjoyed a "get-together" dinner with speeches from industry leaders praising Rogers and discussing cooperation between employers and workers. The event featured a Rogers Store mockup, festive music, and remarks highlighting regional recovery and crop diversification postwar.

Denver Colo Harding Ireland International Federation of Trade Unions International Gompérs Congress Council Washington Atlantic City L. W. Rogers Company Ansley Hotel Sam B. Talley America Rogers Rogers’ Foods Maple Karo Avenue Mayola Boulevard United States Maddox Europe C. W. Belliuas Southeastern Libby, McNeill & Libby J. Hammond Eve Savannah Southern Oil Company T. B. Norris Corn Products Refining Company J. E. Wer J. Allan Smith & Co Knoxville Tenn A. H. Deute Borden Company A. E. Waltin Chicago Cudahy Packing Company Rogers Company Georgia South Carolina Macon George Lowman

Reserve Board Seeks Benefit to State Banks

Washington action follows federal reserve board recommendation. Senate passed a bill to let state banks in the reserve system re discount borrowers paper despite large single loans, if the loan is secured by marketable staples or U S government securities.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Senate House Resere Bank’sa United States

Meteoric Shower Off When Comet Changes Course

Atlantans observed the Pons Winnecke comet after a sweltering day as forecasts warned of heat. The Harvard observatory described the comet’s orbital shift caused by planetary influence, explaining meteoric showers did not occur. Forecasters expected possible showers today despite cooler expectations.

Harvard Observatory Solon I. Bailey Observatory Teton

King Receives Virginia Delegation at Buckingham Palace

London June 27 King George welcomed a Virginia deputation led by Professor Henry Louis Smith president of Washington and Lee University. They brought a bronze copy of Houdon s statue of George Washington as thanks from Virginia for mutual friendship. The king wished them happy memories of their England visit.

London George Buckingham Palace Virginia Henry Louis Smith Washington and Lees University England Houdon George Washington Richmond Great Britain

Justice Flogs Man In Court for Beating His Wife

Santa Ana, Cal, June 27. Justice J. B. Cox has used public flogging as a penalty for wife beating. Monday he lashed Juan Corres three times over the back with a horsewhip, raising welts. The punishment followed a guilty plea by Corres. He taunted the court by saying the same treatment should be given his wife, and Cox proceeded with his own sentence after the challenge.

Santa Ana Cal J. B. Cox Juan Corres Torres Cox

Last Services Held for E Y Hendricks in Georgia

Funeral services for Edward Y Hendricks of 392 South Ashby Street Atlanta were conducted at 11 a m Monday at Mount Carmel church Douglassville Ga with interment in the churchyard He is survived by six sons C C M C W L L Guy Floyd Coy Hendricks all of Atlanta three daughters Mrs T M Dalrymple Mrs A M Bowden and Miss Emma Hendricks and one brother Jake Hendricks of Indiana

Edward Y Hendricks South Ashby Street Mount Carmel Church Dougaldsville Mr. Hendricks C. C, MC WL L Guy Floyd Coy Hendricks Atlanta T. M. Dalrymple Mrac A. M. Bowden Emma_ Hendricks Jake Hendricks Indiana

East Atlanta News Seeks Community Role in Local Press

The Last Atlanta News appears as a weekly community organ serving East Atlanta areas including Ormewood Panthersville Faith's Crossing Maryin Cedar Grove Sylvester Stamp's Chapel Clifton. Published every Thursday under managing editor Harry Aftecheil. Initial issues show eight pages each and aim to supplement existing Atlanta papers rather than supplant them.

Last Atlanta News East Atlanta Ormewood Panthersville Faith's Crossing Maryin Cedar Grove Sylvester Stamp’s Chapel Ciifton Thursiday Harry 0 Aftecheil Atlanta

Japanese Legislators Honored at Capital

Washington June 27 Japan's visiting parliamentary delegation drew praise from HR Nakanishi who said foreign policy now hinges on public opinion. Secretary Hughes and Ambassador Baron Shidghars attended a dinner with congressional leaders. The group met the House and Senate, receiving warm applause and remarks from Mondell. Tomorrow they visit Mt. Vernon and will be received at the White House by President Harding.

Washington Japan HR. Nakanishi Congress Orient Hughes Baron Shidghars Porter House Foreign Affairs Committee Mr. Nakanishi House Senate Representative Mondell Mr. Mondell Sancheon Mt. Vernon White House Harding

Merger debate in Kirkwood stalls actions by Atlanta council

About 150 residents packed a Kirkwood meeting where opponents urged delaying any merger with Atlanta. Speakers argued the current Atlanta council cannot promise Kirkwood’s requests and urged a referendum after February 1922 when a new city council would be seated.

Atlanta Kirkwood Paul J. Talbot R. J. Davidson A. I. Branham T. J. Bryan William Saunders Bryan Key

Chinese Laundryman Attacked in Shop in Georgia

In Commerce, Georgia, June 27, Chinese laundryman Ben Lee was found severely injured with a hatchet wound to the head and a nearly severed right hand. Two black men, Perry Jackson and Chief Goss, were arrested and kept in jail as authorities investigate a potential robbery tied to substantial cash and time certificates taken from Ben Lee’s room. Lee identified Jackson as an assailant. doctors say recovery is unlikely.

Commerce Ben Lex Perry Jackson Chief Goss Ben Lee

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