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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1924

Page

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Three Shots End Conference In Flower Shop

Dion O B annion a Chicago gang figure known as King of the beer runners was shot and killed in his florist shop by three unidentified men. The Miller brothers Tierschie Max and David, enemies of O Bannion, surrendered and were arrested. Police pursue Earl Weiss Johnnie Torrio Yankee Schwartz and Dapper Dan McCarthy in connection with beer slayings and hijacking. Outlet details note a bed of roses scene and a brief chase to a waiting car as witnesses described the incident.

Associated Press Chicago Dion O'Bannion Miller Brothers Tierschie Max David O'Bannion Herschie Jerschin Bannion Rfhc David Miller Middle West Bed of Roses Oriters Earl Weiss Johnnie Torrio Yankee Schwartz Victor Young Vincent Galvin Lhen Critchfield Yhe Verschie Milley

Odd Ballot Ruling Courts Abolished Yet Elected Officials Stand Lamed

In White county the general election produced a startling result as voters elected both a judge of the city court and a solicitor of the city court, yet defeated the city court question. W. W. H. Underwood received 429 votes for city court judge and Thomas I. Underwood 187 for solicitor. the city court question drew 437 against and 187 in favor. Despite the official votes, the two office holders have no office to serve in.

White County McLendon W. W. H. Underwood Thomas I. Underwood

Chest Donations Reach 430 026 as Goal Near

Community Chest leaders in Atlanta report donations total 430026 out of a 795000 goal. General Chairman Eugene R. Black says the campaign may stretch past midweek if the full budget isn’t raised by Wednesday night. Four sectional chiefs urge workers to stay in their territories through Wednesday and adhere to the original plan while pursuing large gifts.

Community Chest Eugene R. Black Daily Report Kimball House Black Gouwittee Mr. Oak Robert L. Forfinon Julian Boehm Charles N. Walker Roy LeCrigy Fred Would Fou Sraphien Atlanta Saidr Bleck

Coolidge Set To Oppose Ostentatious Inaugural Ceremonies

Washington reports President Coolidge will resist grand inaugural rites preferring a simple ceremony. The president elect plans a modest oath without a retiring chief executive and hopes to limit pomp, influenced by his son’s recent death and desire for restraint.

Washington Coolidge Harding Congress

Opportunity's Knocks and Patience in Progress toward Ideals

The piece extols patience as essential for meaningful work and endurance on rough paths. It links faith to steady effort, noting that slow progress yields lasting rewards. Reading Constitution ads is portrayed as rewarding, with patience sharpening satisfaction from growing achievement.

Armistice Day Observed with Speakers and Poppy Drive

Atlanta marks the sixth Armistice Day with public ceremonies and a poppy sale by 00 Women and Girls to aid veterans. Major General John F. O'Ryan arrives from New York to speak at the Baptist Tabernacle, with Governor Clifford Walker and Mayor Walter Sins among others. Dorothy O’Ryan accompanies him, arriving this afternoon at 5 o'clock. A large American Legion and club federation committee welcomes them at Brookwood Station.

Atlanta John’ .F. O'Ryan New York The American Legion Atlanta Federation O’ryan Baptist Tabernacle Hayes France Great Britain Belgium Misa Dorothy O'Ryan

Reward Offered for 3 Slayers in Liquor Case

Renewed push for leads in the Holcombe bridge area killing of Special Officer A J Webb and Deputy Verd Bison. Governor Clifford Walkee sets rewards of 250 dollars each for the liquor-runners group. Sheriff A W Smith reports new clues and says he saw a car matching the suspects near Holcombe bridge.

A. J. Webb LA Milton County Bison Holcombe Bridge Ginette County Clifford Walkee A. W. Smith Milton County Atlanta Newspaper-Med Webb Sheriff Smith Ainles

Fortune Smiles Then Beings Tot Inheritance Scramble

New York, November 10. A infant in a New York court room was proven an innocent but spurious heir to Arthur Hudson Marks, the organ and tire magnate. The baby, now to be returned to Kansas City, had been adopted by Marks’ divorced wife, Lydia Marks, after she allegedly obtained him in Kansas City and brought him to New York. Affidavits showed no record of a real claim, and Mrs. Marks faced no defense as the infant returns to a Willows Panicarium home pending education and future care.

Lyle €. Wilson New York Arthur Hudson Marks Willows Panitarium Kansan City Foundling Jess Marks Kansas City Marke J Mes Herband Lord Reginal -Talbot Orville Burrold Lydia Locke Muels MIT Baby Marks Arthur Hudson Marke, Jr

Repeal urged of income tax publicity provisions

Treasury officials urge Congress to repeal or clearly define laws on publication of income tax returns following public backlash. Secretary Mellon backs full repeal, predicting bills early in the session. Public reaction cites taxpayer concerns and belief that the Treasury bears blame for disclosed figures.

Associated Press Washington Congress The Treasury Mellon

Bruised Broadway Butterfly and Edith Bobe Spotlight Hold-Up Publicity

Hamilton, Bermuda, November 10. Edith Bobe, Broadway’s village seamstress, returns to New York after a ten day Bermuda visit amid a jewelry robbery. She values the loss at roughly half a million, recounting the foyer ambush and the attackers as she plans purchases to renew her appearance in the city.

Edith Bobe Scents Million Westbrook Pegler Hamilton Bectuda Broadway Ciro New York Bermuda Edith East Sixty-third Street Ste Bebe Poinciana

Lawyers in Hill Dry Act Test in Hot Wrangle

Baltimore November 10 Jurors and witnesses in the government case against Representative John Philip Hill of Baltimore charged with violating the Volstead act were dismissed until Tuesday morning while lawyers argued whether cider can intoxicate. United States Attorney Amos W Woodcock raised the issue as defense witness McGinnity testified. The judge halted proceedings to hear the legal point on alcohol content.

Baltimore John Philip Hill United States Amos W. Wondenck J. * McGinnity Arthur W. Machen Hot McGinnity Hill Machen Woodcock Morris Suner George F. Beyer Internal Revenue Hills House Hil

Commission's Act I Called Joke and Junket Dissent

Commissioner James A. Perry of the Georgia Public Service Commission filed a dissent arguing the secretary should not attend the convention of the Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners in Phoenix Arizona November 11 to 14. He said the event is heavy on technical rate matters beyond the secretary’s role and would waste time, urging the rate expert remain the state’s sole representative.

Boston Henry Cabot Lodge Christchurch Cambridge Bishop Lawrence Elieve United States Cox Beem Hill Deacon Street Sturges Bigelow Georgia James A. Perty T . Georgia Public Service Commission Thon Association of Railway and Utities Koenix Ariz Perry S Commission Aipoet Perry Tulés

Butchered Body Of Girl Found In East Chicago

The body of Frances Gaazen, an 11 year old East Chicago girl, was found early today in a prairie near East Chicago Lad. Her tongue was torn out and clothing torn. Her mother is in critical condition. Police arrested John Gorkis, a roomer at the girl's home, held for questioning with an interpreter.

Chicago Frances Gaazen Frank ‘Lownsley Anyane John Gorkis Gorkis

Atlanta Cotton Center Faces Failing Futures Probe

Atlanta’s future as a leading cotton market and financial hub in the South hangs in the balance as a grand jury investigation looms after a Saturday raid on the Atlanta Cotton Exchange. Business leaders fear the move could push major firms to relocate to Charlotte or New Orleans, threatening Atlanta’s role in trading futures on margin.

Atlanta South Grand Jury Atanta Commercial Exchange United States Atlanta Commercial Exchange New Orleans Charles Ki. Fenner Fenner & Benne Georgia

Ducks hunter in Avaconida shoots four on Flint Creek

Avaconida Mont November 10 Art E Beklund of Amnesia reports a duck hunting incident on Flint Creek yesterday. He killed four ducks as water was calm and the day warm.

Avaconida Mont Flint Creek

Indictments Sought Over Atlanta Exchange Raid

More than 100 witnesses were summoned to appear before the Fulton County grand jury as Solicitor General Boykin prepared indictments linked to the raid on the Atlanta Commercial Exchange. Petitions urged a thorough probe into conduct and alleged rough handling, with manufacturers and merchants noting vast capital and market disruption.

Grand Jury Atlanta Commercial Exchange Exchange Fultop County Gram Jury Atlanta G. Frank Beck J. Hope Tigner Atlanta Commercial C Change Jeoplardy E.thange Monay Boykin John A. Boykin Georgia Boutin Gom

Weather Forecast Cloudy With Warmer North Areas

Washington forecast notes Georgia as cloudy Tuesday with warmer conditions in the north. Wednesday remains cloudy and warmer. Local report lists high near 54, low unspecified, average temperature and rainfall data for the 24 hour period, plus monthly deficits and year to date figures.

Washington Georgia

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