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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1923

Page

20

Director Hines to Visit Atlanta and Tuskegee for Negro Staffing

Washington reports Director Hines of the veterans bureau will travel to Atlanta on July 4 and then Tuskegee Alabama on July 6 to gauge local acceptance of staffing the veterans hospital entirely with negro personnel. He has announced no further negro staff will be assigned pending his investigation. Local leaders have raised strong reactions over the plan.

Washington Hines Veterans’ Bureau Tuskegee Ala Veterans’ Bueau Hospital Flines Atlanta

U S to Establish Plant Inspection Bureau in Macon

The United States government will set up a terminal plant inspection bureau at Macon starting July 15 through the peach season. Inspectors will assess peaches and other fruits at the terminal point to standardize grades and aid producers and buyers. The Macon force will be six to eight men, operating for the duration of the peach season.

Macon United States Department of Agriculture

Eastman Boy Scouts Plan Week Camp in July

Eastman Ga June 27 Special The Eastman Boy Scouts leave July 2 for a week camp at Houston factory. Under Scoutmaster Jeter A Harrell they will gain practical outdoor experience in camping. About thirty five local scouts have enrolled in the troop amid strong city interest.

Eastman Eastman Boy Scouts Houston Hcautmaster Jeter A. Harrell Feaut

Lumber Firm Sold in Sylvania Georgia

Sylvanth Ga Fane 27 Special U S Mills Lumber Up was sold yesterday to Mose and Henry Perkina for about 25000 dollars. The business includes a planing mill gust mill gunnery and tuber interests all operating in the area. The Ferking family plans major improvements and aims to serve a fifty mile radius and beyond.

Sylvanth U. S. Mills Lumber Mose Henry Perkina

Ford Denials of Presidential Ambition Stir Campaign Interest

George M. Heil notes Ford’s repeated denials of 1924 presidential runs seed speculation. Senators Ferris and Couzens expect a bid, while Collier’s poll shows Ford leading Harding nationwide. Analysts weigh whether Ford’s appeal rests on personality or policy, amid party opposition and potential third party risks.

U. S Ford Michigan Ferris Couzens D Aeclares Collier’s Weekly Harding New York al Smith Phia

License Tag Stolen From Police Vehicle In Custody

Atlanta police faced a stir after a report said a license tag was stolen from a car in police custody. The auto owned by Bob Barnett was located at Woodward Avenue and Connally Street, with Barnett retrieving it after an officer noted the tag missing. Detectives Jones and Ginn found the vehicle and officers were assigned to solve the case.

Atlanta Constabulary A. J. Holcombe W. H. Andrews Bob Barnett Brown Place Jones and Ginn Woodward Avenue Connallytreet Barnett Andrews James L. Beavers T. O. Sturdivant Detective Department

Eliza House Dies Near Winder Georgia

Mrs. Eliza House aged eighty one died at her home near Rockwell church in Barrow county. Widow of John House a planter of Jackson county. Survived by seven of eight children L A House J H House Thomas House Ana House Ara House W F Dunnkoo Miles C Patrick. Funeral at Rockwell church with Rev A G Strain and Dr John H Wood officiating. interment in family grounds. Atlanta orchestra and local musicians planned a concert at Central Avenue Methodist tonight with proceeds to the church.

Winder Eliza House Barrow County Rockwell Church Theate John House Jackson County J. H. House Thomas House Oglethorne Miss Ana House Miss Ara House W. F. Dunnkoo Miles C.patrick A. G. Strain Atlanta Paator John H. Wood Rome

Parisan Editor on Trial as Spy in France

Paris June 27 The trial of Ernest Judet editor of Le Petit Journal later head of L Eclair opens charged with communicating with the enemy during the war. He faced judge with Hans Bossard Paul Meunier and Mme de Ravisi. Meunier died and de Tavisi case dropped. Letters from German officials in Brussels linked to bribery claims of two to two and a half million francs.

Paris Associated Press Ernest Indet le Petit Journal France Dreyfusense L’eclair Switzerland Hans Bussard Paul Meunier Bernain de Ravisi Judet Bossard Meunier Mme. de Tavisi

Midnight Frolic for White Audiences in Atlanta Theater

An exclusive event announced for the Wighty One theater on Decatur street aims at white audiences. The inaugural program features Bessie Smith performing blues with a Surprise Vaudeville of notable Negro talent. Doors open at 11 and curtain rises at 11 15, with invitations required for entry.

Wighty-One Decatur Street Atlanta Bessie Smith Columbia Phonograph America Doora

Optometrists Select Alabama For New Charter

The American Optometric Association at its Chicago convention plans to replace its Ohio charter with a Alabama charter and adopt a new constitution. Dr. Thomas A Howe of Louisville Ky urged examinations for school children and juvenile delinquents. Kansas City secures next year’s convention.

Chicago American Optometric Association Ohio Alabama Thomas A. Howe Louisville Kansas City

Denver Mayor Grants Permit for Klan Meeting Tonight

Denver mayor Benjamin F Stapleton announced he would issue a permit for a Ku Klux Klan public meeting at the city owned auditorium despite telegraphed protests from Governor Sweet of Colorado and other prominent figures. The event was scheduled for tonight in Denver, Colorado.

Denver Colo W. E. Sweet Colorado Benjamin F. Stapleton Denver Today K. K. EK

Heroic Prisoner Freed for Service Again Arrested

William Adams of Dallas Texas, sentenced in 1921 for burglary to eight to fourteen years in the Louisiana penitentiary, was paroled for meritorious service but arrested on a federal warrant for thefts from the Paris Texas post office. His parole followed cited conduct during levee work and a prison farm fire. The Paris theft allegedly occurred before an earlier robbery in Jennings Louisiana.

Baton Rouge William 4. Adams Dallas Texas Louisiana Paris Adams Jennings

Communist Member Barred From Party By British Labor

London June 27 The Labour Party voted against a communist amalgamation proposal and later passed a resolution by a large margin that effectively bars J T W Newbold from official relations with the party. Some speakers criticized members accepting invitations to dine at Lady Astor's home. Delegates from Plymouth urged diners to remember Labour supporters in Lady Astor's constituency seeking to oust her.

London Assosociated Press Labor Party Tars J. T. W. Newbold House of Commons Lady Astor Medland Plymouth

Ad Club Luncheon to Install Herbert Porter as President

Installation of officers and reports from delegates to the recent Atlantic City international convention will mark a midday Atlanta Advertising Club luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce. Three minute talks are planned by members including Abbott of London. A musical program will follow with Nora Allen Thomas H. Dendy and EB Volpiz. Herbert Porter is the new club president.

Atlantic City Atlanta Advertising Club Chamber of Commerce Abbott London England

Piute Indians greet Harding in Cedar City Utah

President Harding and his Alaska bound party arrive in Cedar City Utah where about seventy five Piute Indians in native dress with painted faces greet the president. The party departs for Zion National Park shortly after arrival and plans to resume travel toward Pocatello Idaho Falls Idaho the following afternoon.

Cedar City Utah Harding Zion National Park Pocatello Idaho Falls Idaho

Rapid Fire Rifle Proves Convincing

Washington reports rapid-fire Garand semi-automatic rifle demonstration at Aberdeen proving grounds shows potential to replace the Springfield magazine rifle. The Garand delivers about 60 shots per minute, lighter and faster, promising major tactical changes as infantry could deliver far higher fire volumes with less fatigue.

Washington Aberdeen John C. Garand Springfield Arsenal Springfield Garand Enfield War Department Nce

Woman Wounded in Fight. Three in Custody in Chicago

A June 27 incident at a Chicago soft drink parlor left Miss Irene Barry wounded in the hip after a revolver dispute with Denis Dougherty. Fred Jefferson fired three shots. Big Dave Earaman fled but was captured with Adeline Dusl and Dougherty. Police took all three, plus Dusl, to a station as Barry went to a hospital. Earaman had prior legal entanglements in Zion and Waukegan related to the Governor Small jury tampering probe.

Chicago Big Dave” Earaman Caramen Governor Small Irene Barry Fred Jefferson Adeline Dystin Denis Dougherty Harsman Miss Barry Dougherty Jefferson Earsman Flos Mrs. Dusl Bersman Hell Zion Jake County Waukegan Grand Jury Waukegan

Wisconsin Senate blocks Dahl income tax bill in tie vote

Madison Wis June 27 The Wisconsin senate refused 16 to 15 to send the Dahl general income tax bill to a third reading. The measure was amended by a substitute offered by Senator Mat Heek Racine. After killing the single remaining revenue measure a motion to reconsider the vote was promptly made.

Madison Wis Associated Press Wisconsin Senate Mat Heek Racine

Ontario Death Toll Rises to Five After Storm

Toronto reports the death list from a western Ontario storm climbed to five as communications were restored. Property loss remains estimated at one million dollars. Crews expected a week to clear streets and highways of uprooted trees and damaged poles.

Ontario Toronto Polez

Robert Lansing Aided by Insulin Treatment

Washington reports former Secretary of State Robert Lansing has been seriously ill with diabetes but is improving under insulin therapy. He had long suffered from diabetes, was on a strict anti diabetic diet, and after six weeks in hospital under Dr Sterling Ruffin, regained strength and weight. He left for his summer home in Watertown New York appearing on the road to recovery.

Washington Robert Lansing Canada Lansing Sterling Ruffin Watertown N. Y

Hansels Awarded 24078 in Suit Against Colony

Grand Rapids Mich June 27 A final decree in the suit by John and Margaret Hansel formerly of Nashville Tenn against Benjamin Purnell and the House of David at Benton Harbor was filed in a federal court yesterday by Judge John.

Grand Rapids, Mich John Margaret Hansel Nashville, Tenn Benjamin Purnell House of David Benton Harbor

Overruled rehearing and huge Hansels judgment in Macon case

The court overruled the House of David rehearing and the request for a receiver. The Hansels won about 240 078 dollars plus costs, well above initial estimates. In Macon a Gulf Refining station was robbed last night, a safe blown open and about 40 dollars stolen. the wrecked safe was later found by motorists in the Groden valley. Nearly all residents in Dolmites are described as wood-carvers.

House of David Hansels Handel Macon Gulf Refining Company

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