Woodward Veto Triggers Council Move to Probe Ties
City council plans to override Mayor Woodward’s veto of a 1914 sidewalk paving contract with Cement Stone and Tile Co. An investigation may show Alderman John S Chrens or Alderman Owens hold indirect stock or collateral in the firm. Woodward demands evidence that Owens has no direct or indirect interest before any payment or bids are approved.
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John S Chrens
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H M. Atkinson
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Fulton Realty Company
Empire
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Qwens
Brye
Cheaper gas petition delayed for a time in Atlanta
City electrician R C Turner announced the Gas Consumers' league will delay presenting petitions to request a $5,000 probe of Atlanta Gas Light. The league aims to show gas could be eighty cents per 1000 feet and still profit. Turner said no rush to place the issue on the May 6 county election, seeking thorough study.
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R C Turner
Gas Consumers’ League
Council
Atlanta Gas Light Company
Atlanta
Turner
League
Sunday Laws Defended by Rev A R Holderby
Dr A Fr Holdberry spoke at Moore Memorial church on The Law of the Sabbath rebutting Seventh Day Adventists. He argued Sunday laws are American and Christian, citing God’s creation, the Decalogue, and Jesus stating the Sabbath was for man, urging obedience for health and national heritage.
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FR Holdberry
Moore Memorial Church
Seventh Day Adventists
Evangelical Ministers Association
Britannica Enormous Price Drop Drive At Cambridge Store
A Cambridge university press notice touts the Britannica encyclopedia as a vast compendium written by 1500 contributors from 21 countries. It warns of a price rise to $50 after May 28 and urges immediate orders with a $5 deposit to secure delivery of a 29 volume India paper edition.
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Morgan
New Britannica
University of Cambridge
India
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