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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1924

Page

20

College Deans Rally Against Student Vice Report

Boston November 14. College officials dismiss the intercollegiate committee’s vice claims as gross exaggerations and unfounded rumors. Dean T Lawrence Davis of Weston University College of Practical Arts and Dean Bernice Brown of Radcliffe deny vice conditions in their institutions as the committee prepares more facts for a meeting next Wednesday.

Boston Greater T. Lawrence Davis Waston University College of Practical Arte Hark Bay Bernice Brown Radcliffe College For Girls Greater Weston Jay

Charges against Boykin spark dispute at American Legion meeting

At the Chamber of Commerce building, Ar gonne Post No 1 members denounced Solicitor General John A Boykin as a fee grabber amid indictments of Mrs Lucille Oldham of New Orleans for larceny after trust The post discussed rehabilitation student indictments against Georgia Tech and voted to delay action while gathering more data The meeting elected officers including Commander William Sirmon and raised dues to 35 per year

John A. Boykin Ind Lucille Oldham New Orleans Argonne Post No. 1 American Legion Chamber of Commerce Oldham Post Ew Orleans American Legion Post Fulton County Woman's Auxiliary The Legion Orleans Boykin Georgia Tech New Orleans Post William Sirmon F .B. Saunders Charles M. Gat Jienne A. H H. Duggan Elizabeth Grimes Rev. Miller Fort McPherson J. A. Ables E. M. Boyer D. J. Meierhardt Frank Kempton Evan FP Howell TL. Warrison R.C. Eve K.P. Brown B. P. Gambrell James L. I. Boyd

Sleuth Captured Wife's Affection Instead of Thief

In Chicago on November 14, George Ford raged after burglars looted his Oak Park home last April yet his fury now grows as his wife vanishes. He accuses the police detective of winning Mrs Ford’s heart during the case, while the detective and Mrs Ford vanish. Ford vows no forgiveness and says his wife cannot return even if she repents.

Chicago George Ford Ford

New York Court Frees Hotel Officials After Hill Case

In New York a federal court discharged three hotel officials charged with knowingly maintaining a nuisance under the Volstead act after two waiters were arrested for selling liquor on a roof garden. Judge Boyle called the charge baseless and said no evidence showed officials knew of liquor sales. Prohibition officials had warned of closing hotels over such conduct.

New York John Philip Hill Baltimore Broadway John N. Boyle Boyle Prohibition

Abbott Named to Head Civitan Club in Georgia

Columbus Ga November 14 FE G Abbott of Columbus was elected president of the Georgian State Association of Civitan Clubs at the fourth annual convention. Macon and Savannah contested the 1925 session site with Macon favored. Officers include J A Thomas Savannah first vice president A O E Burks Marion second vice president EB LeTeinhart Calhoun third vice president and trustees Arthur Jackson Barnesville HB C Broyles Atlanta D C Cooper Lafayette George Allen Marietta John JD Taylor Summerville and Lamar Westvott Dalton. Stockton Broome Jacksonville Fla international Civitan president attends. A Columbus secretary treasurer to be named soon. The gathering opened with business sessions and a banquet featured tonight. Visitors will tour the city and join Civitan members at the Auburn football game tomorrow.

Columbus Ga G. Abbott Columbus Georgian State Association of Civitan Clubs Civitans Macon Savannah J. A. Thomas A. O. E. Burks Maron EB. le Teinhart Columbus Civitan Club Georgia Auburn Stockton Broome Jacksonville Fla International Civitan

Alliant B. Smith Des After Short Illness

William B. Smith 42 of 311 East Pine street died early Friday night after a brief illness. He had lived in Atlanta ten years and was buying agent for the Atlanta branches of the Atlantic and Pacific Yeomans company. He previously worked for National Biscuit and Rogers Grocery. Survived by brothers C. T. Smith Bogart and Lawger Smith Atlanta, and half sisters Mrs Mark Johnson Carlton and Mrs Charles Hammond Omer. Funeral arrangements by Awtry and Lowndes.

William %. Smith East Pine Street Mr. Smith Atlanta Atlantic & Pacific Yeo Company National Biscuit Company Rogers Grocery Company C. T. Smith Bogart Lawger Smith Mark Johnson Carlton Charles Hammond Omer Awtry & Lowndes

Supreme Court Upheld Brantley County Seat Change

The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the 1923 act moving Brantley County seat from Hoboken to Nahunta. A special June referendum approved the shift by a two thirds majority in the newly created county, despite challenges questioning the act’s validity and constitutionality.

Brantley Hoboken Nahunta State Supreme Court Superior Court

Indicted Suspect Pearl Booth Connected to Highland Ave Murder

Investigators plan to present evidence against Pearl Booth to the Fulton county grand jury next week in the killing of J. L. Avendale, a night watchman slain on Highland avenue. Detectives link a blood stained hammer and sweater found in Booths house to the crime.

J. L. Avendale Highland Avenue Pearl Booth Fulton County Grand Jury

County Police Confiscate 100 Gallons Corn Liquor

County police Friday morning confiscated about 100 gallons of whiskey and arrested Carl Poor and an unidentified man just outside city limits. Poor's car drew officers' attention as it was driven toward the city. Eighty gallons of whiskey were found in the car. A deserted truck loaded with vegetables and whiskey was later found on the Marielti road. the truck, vegetables, and whiskey were confiscated.

Carl Poor Poor Marielti Road

Japanese Communist Slain For Attempt On Hirohito

Tokio reports Deisuke Namba a young Japanese communist was executed at eight in the morning for his December 1923 bid to kill Prince Regent Hirohito. The case drew attention to the radical movement in Japan.

Hirohito Tokio Deisuke Namba Namba

Georgia Tech Opens Ceramic Building With Notable Address

The first ceramic building south of the Ohio River will be inaugurated at Georgia Tech today. Professor A Watts of Ohio State speaks on Ceramic Resources in Georgia, with Dr M L Brain presenting a suffhean to 50 prominent southern ceramic practitioners. Attendees include Chancellor Kirkland of Vanderbilt, while the ceremony is delayed to 12 o clock due to Dean Emerson’s funeral.

Ohio River Georgia Tech A. §. Watts Ohio State University Georgia M. L. Brain South Brittain Kirkland Vanderbilt University Dean Emerson Georgia Lech Georgia Leeh Filton County George Carswell Senate Georgia Trek A. YY. Dlenry State of

Passenger Guilty If Auto Contains Liquor Court Rules

A Georgia court of appeals affirmed a Washington city case finding that a passenger who knows liquor is in a car and takes no action to remove or avoid it is guilty of transporting liquor. The ruling upheld Hebbard’s conviction after a ride from a Washington County ditch led to arrests and convictions for both the car owner and the passenger.

Georgian Court of Appeals Hebbard Washington City Washington Palin

Jewelry Auctioneer Fined $200 by Court

Jewelry auctioneer James Mann of 41 Peachtree Street was fined $200 in recorder's court for violating a city ordinance governing jewelry sales at auction. The record notes the penalty as the heaviest in police court for years and cites an appeal from Mann. The ordinance requires labeling of value and maker on sold pieces.

James Mann Peachtree Street Recorder's Court

Pastor's Wife Shot During Liquor Car Chase in Georgia

A preacher known for raiding liquor firms in Warralton county faced danger when suspected bootleggers fired and exchanged shots with deputies. Mrs. Stewart, in night attire, fired twice with her husband's revolver as danger unfolded. She was aided by Dr. Tu Hogue and Dr. B E Eaves who transported her to Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

AL. Stewart Reeves Mra. Stewart Mr. Stewart Alabama Georgia Gober Draketown Buchannon Teounty Harralson G. R. Austin Mr. Austin Stewart Warralton County Tu. Hogue

Favoritism Charged in Bidding for Street Sweepers

Austin Machinery of Atlanta protested bid fairness as the sanitary committee denied shipping a sweeper for testing in Atlanta. Elgin Machinery of Flgin, TfL, won a 30 day trial and may purchase if satisfactory. Elgin units are en route and to be assembled soon. Austin claimed finance officials blocked subcommittee inspection and a local rating of their machines, while Elgin was granted testing access elsewhere.

Austin Machinery Company Atlanta Sanitary Committee of City Council Austin Company Elgin Machinery Company Flgin Tfl Elgin Aay Austin Elovida Elgin Company

Woman's Right to Hit Pipe Upheld

Debate over opium policy continues as nations discuss dens and sale control. England supports government handling of opium sale while France opposes state employee appointments, favoring strict supervision of agents. Contention remains on banning dens versus authorized access and local enforcement.

China England France

Pasteurized milk urged for Atlanta by health officer

Dr John P Kennedy Atlanta city health officer told the sanitary committee after attending the American Public Health association convention in Detroit that Atlanta should use only pasteurized milk. He cited Cincinnati’s 44 pasteurization plants and said pasteurization guarantees purity without altering taste or quality. Kennedy warned that some Atlanta milk is pasteurized now but of poor quality and noted fever tests and a soon to be market serum offering absolute immunity.

Atlanta John P Kennedy American Public Health Association Detroit Kennedy Cincinnati

Paving Contracts Recommend Several City Projects

City committee recommends ten paving contracts for five Atlinta streets with two firms awarded main jobs. Jamison and Hallowell win three vibrolithic paving orders while McDougall gains two asphalt on macadam base projects. Large Woodward avenue contract held for next meeting. other awards include Weyman and Emory street jobs. Danish government maintains strict Greenland surveillance to guard public health.

Atlinta Frid Streets City Conner Council Jamison & Hallowell McDoueald Construction Company Sarda Woodward Avenue Cherokee Avenue Hill Street Weyman Avenue Ridge Capitol ‘Avenues McDougall Company MrDongeld Company Willite Emory Street Kirkwood Road Norwood Street Trunison & Hallowell DeKalb Boulevard South Moreland Avenue Whitehall Street Byron Drive Sylvan Road Melrose Drive Windsor Treet Georgis Avenue Love Street Eiskima Greenland

Negro Baptist convention closes with reports and next meeting set

Friday sessions in Atlanta featured readings from the executive and education boards and reports from the Central City College and missionary boards. Brunswick, Georgia was chosen as next year’s meeting site, with leaders including Isaac of Nashville and Dr. Thompson of Augusta present. The women’s auxiliary planned a boys dormitory and announced total fundraising, while greetings from Georgia white Baptists were read and the closing sermon delivered by Dr. D F Thompson.

General Mission Negro ‘Baptist Convention Atlanta Executive Board Reformatory Board Central City College Board Missionary Board Education Boar General Missionary Baptist Sunday School Brunswick Key, KE. W UD. Isaac Nashville,Tenn National Baptist Convention C. A. Greer Educational National Baptist Convention W. 8. Townsend Nashville Lenu Lork William Kicngo The Baptist Convention A M. Nix Georgia

Rhinelander kinship dispute dominates late papers

English New York reports reveal Rhinelander stake in Leonard Kip Rhinelander marriage to a bride of alleged Negro ancestry. Father notes no bri ume nor public affirmation and has not authorized further statements. The case centers on social status and a multimillion-dollar inheritance amid evolving race dialogue.

New York Rhinelander Lednal Rhinelander Kip Neithr Leonard Kip Rhinelander FED Pelham Leonard Kip Fortani

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