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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1900
Page
6
Citizens of Atlanta rallied behind Peters Street paving as council debated over vetoed funding. Alderman Barrett led protests while Mayson pressed legality of using rebate funds, insisting money was already apportioned and in the treasury, despite opposition.
Mayor J G Woodward explains why he vetoed council votes to pave Peters street with phelt and Decatur street with granite blocks. He argues funds from Belgian block rebates must stay for street improvements and cannot be diverted. He cites apportionment rules, outstanding rebates, and projected June funds, warning contracts cannot legally proceed without proper financing.
In a tense council meeting Comptroller Goldsmith accused Mayor Woodward of knowing about illegitimate payments from the contingent fund. The mayor countered, stating he signed warrants after consulting the city attorney. Both men clashed as Aldermen debated liability and the Peters Street paving ordinance, which failed to override the mayor’s veto and died alongside a similar Decatur Street measure.
The monthly public debt statement shows March 1 cash in Treasury at 1,112,256,458 with a monthly decrease of 6,629,701. Interest bearing debt totals 102,562,000 and other classifications bring total debt to 1,419,049,353. Receipts in March were 48,726,837 and expenditures 332,188,271, yielding a monthly surplus of 16,838,? (text garbled). Mint and currency reports indicate silver and gold movements and rising national bank note circulation, with public deposits insured by new 2 percent bonds.
Bravé men and women suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles with loss of appetite and run down feelings. JOW Gardner of Idaville Indiana praises Electric Bitters for restoring strength appetite and life. One bottle is inexpensive and guaranteed at drug stores.
Judge Thomas D Green is nominated for coroner of Charleston County after reforming the Tennie Hill settlement near Charleston South Carolina. He moved to the wild negro neighborhood against advice, posted a marriage edict to enforce lawful coupling, and in six months transformed the area into a peaceful community, earning strong support from friends who credit his methods with reducing crime and violence.
A letter to President Lockette of the chamber of commerce says Admiral Dewey and his wife will arrive May 1 for one or two days. They will tour Farragut's birthplace and early home, since Dewey served under Farragut in the Civil War, and extensive preparations are planned to entertain them.
In a heated discussion, Peters Street residents vow to press for asphalt paving despite council actions. J R Smith, chair of the Peters Street committee, warns of possible business closures or relocation if the street remains unpaved. He notes $10,000 allocated to Peters Street, claims no pledges, and asserts the fight will continue until paving is achieved.
The store promotes spring Ready Made Clothing with suits in Scotch Homespuns Insh Tweeds English Suitings and Herringbone plus staple blues and blacks. Prices range from $10 to $25 with “priced RIGHT” and a call to choose before Easter. Aimed at every taste and age, the ad emphasizes quality and trustworthy clothing.
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