Atlanta City Charter Edits And Tax Powers Pass In Legislation
The document outlines amendments to Atlanta’s charter and related laws granting the mayor and general council broader power to tax and regulate business, public utilities, and occupations. It specifies registration and licensing of trades, a range of occupation and excise taxes, and adjustments to fees on public spaces and utilities under city authority.
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Caeh
Galuston
Irduchiae
Smald
Auld Ety
General Council
Beneft
Wurttier
Salorer
Femons
Atlanta
Don Howes
Georgia
Zala
Ana
Mora
Wits
Geox
Sald Clty
Brother Taxea
Newton County Chaingang Superintendent Killed
C L Vandierif, superintendent of Newton county chaingang, was killed at Freeman quarry when his pistol discharged after loosening from his waistband. The bullet entered his chest and passed through his body, and he died within hours.
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Newton County Chaingang
Almon
C. L. Vandierif
Murzle
Vandierift
Negro Uses Sharp Blade In Carnesville Stabbing Case
In Carnesville Georgia on August 5 James Harris an Atlanta man wounded Fletcher Manley in a fight at J B Burruss stable. Harris aged about thirty chased by a posse was captured and jailed after the incident.
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Carnesville
Atlanta
James Harris
J. B. Burruss’ Stable
Fletcher Manley
Harris
Manley
Fixtteen
Favorite Prescription touted as cure for womanly ailments
The piece cites the London Punch advice on marriage and extols Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for wife and mother’s distress. A testimonial from Mrs. Bint claims relief from pain and fatigue after using the pills, praising the treatment and its health benefits.
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London
Pierce
Joe
Fasorae
Mrs. Bint
Biagomes
Tierce
Macon Mayor, Council Fail to Enjoin Ellis Building Plan
In Macon Ga August 6 8 special a judge refused a permanent injunction blocking Theodore Ellis from erecting a modern building on an encroachment at the corner of Cotton Avenue and Cherry Street. J Dannenberg sought to restrain the city from granting Ellis a deed to store property, claiming the encroachment harms opposite corner store property. The court stayed the restraining order to allow appeal to the supreme court. City Attorney Wimber argued the city cannot be enjoined for acts within its authority unless unreasonable or arbitrary.
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Macon
Sudee Felton
Bible Superior Court
J. Dannenberg
Cty of
Theodore Ellis
Hirs
Cottort‘avenue
Felton
Ellis
Wimber
Supreme
Blount Not Paralyzed Despite Illness Says Doctor
Ex congressman James H Blount suffered paresis ten days ago at his Jones county farm near Macon Georgia and is steadily improving The physician Dr John Hardeman reports his legs and eyes affected but not paralyzed He rides a bogey daily and was seen at Haddocks station this morning and is reportedly better than at any time since falling ill
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Blount
Macon
James H. Blount
Jones County
John Hardeman
Haddock
Funeral and civic notes from Macon Georgia
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Allen were held at the residence of High M. Wilet with interment in Riverside cemetery. Rev. Dr. Armstrong of Atlanta has been called to lead Pattnall Square Presbyterian Church. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Davis of east Macon was christened at Fagdock station in Jones county. The Wika fair committee works on an elaborate October program. The Elks fair coincides with the state Confederate veterans reunion week.
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Macon
Margaret Allen
High M. Wilet
Riverside Cemetery
Dr. Armstrong
Atlanta
Pattnall Square Presbyterian Church
Inthht
J. P. Davis
East Macon
Fagdock’s
Jones County
Minder Presentenced to Die in Georgia
Tudra Felton ordered executions for Leyi Carroll and Isaderv Minder after a local retrial. Carroll to die September 6 in private, Minder date set for September 6 with appeal options and possible U S Supreme Court review.
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Minder
Dinker Named Permanent Administrator in Putzel Estate
In Macon Georgia on August 5 Ordinary Wiley appointed Louis J. Dinker permanent administrator of the late M. G. Putzel estate. Dinker had served as temporary administrator. James T. Holt filed for homestead. hearing set for August 20. Holt closed his dairy and soda business pending the hearing.
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Dinker
Holt
Macon
Wiley
Louis J. Dikler
M. G. Putzel
Dinkler
James T. Holt
Homestead
SEB EXPECTS HIS ARRIVAL Grandmother of Arthur Strickland Not Uneasy
Rome Ga August 5 Special Mrs M A Wright grandmother of Arthur Strickland the boy reported missing from his Atlanta home says she had long since received a communication from him stating his plan to visit her soon A further letter said he had not forgotten the proposed visit and would see her in a few days She awaits his arrival at any moment
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Arthur Strickland
Rome
M. A. Wright
Atlanta
Reverend Sydnor Delivers First Sermon at Augusta Church
The Rev. Pee Ceties G. Sydnor of Augusta, elected pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, preached his first sermon here yesterday. The congregation responded warmly as the new minister began his duties.
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Pee Ceties G! Sydnor
Augusta
First Presbyterian Church
University Bulletin Celebrates Centennial at Athens Georgia
The University Bulletin 16 pages highlights the centennial of Athens and Clarke County. Chancellor Hill reviews the university’s hundred year history and June commencement, with speeches by Dean Sylvanus Morris and Oscar Straus. It lists alumni events, addresses, and a full alumni reunion roster of about 600, plus plans to mail copies to alumni and libraries.
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Athens
University Bulletin
Hill
Sylvanus Morris
Clarke County
John Temple Graves
T. W. Reed
J. L. M. Curry
Benjamin M. Palmer
Oscar 8. Straus
Fudge Emory Speer
Henry van Dyke
Chancellor Hill
Alumni Society
A. L. Hull
University Board of Trustees
Strikes a Rich Find in Health Claims
A Lancaster New Hampshire man F. Green recounts years of chronic indigestion and nervous debility eased by Electric Bitters. He praises the remedy for himself and his wife calling it a grand tonic for women and a sure health booster. Guaranteed by druggists with satisfaction ensured.
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F. 3. Green
Lancaster
N. H
Through Trains Between Savannah and Brunswick Open Aug 16
Telegrams from Portsmouth announce regular trains will run from Savannah to Brunswick on a through schedule via the Seaboard Air Line and Brunswick and Birmingham railroad starting August 16. A conference today between officials of both lines finalized arrangements for the new route.
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Brunswick
Portsmouth
Savannah
Seaboard Air Line
Brunswick and Birmingham
Troops Deployed for Georgia Superior Court Session
Governor Candler ordered Major Barker to bring 150 state troops to Fulton county jail for the special session of the superior court in Cherokee County to try a criminal case. Officers for the escort were selected from the Fifth Infantry and First Cavalry, and Assistant Surgeon W HL Moncrief will accompany the force. The defendant Hoss is expected to plead guilty and be returned toAtlanta after the proceedings.
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Superior Court
Candler
Barker
Cherokee County
Fulton County
State of Georgia
Adjutant General's Office
Atlanta
W. W. Barker
Fifth Infantry
Georgia
First Cavalry
J. W. Robertson
Yeaterday
Fark Woodward
Shearer
Company M
M. A. Erskine
Hibernian Rifles
J. ¥. O'Neill
Gate City Guard
F.M. Hadley
Atlanta Rifles
E. E. Pomeroy
Atlanta Greys
L. D. White
J. H. Bryson
W. T. B. Wilson
Governor's Horse Guard
Homer Weaver
Atlanta Zouaves
C. C. Holt
Capital City Guards
W. HL. Moncrief
Hoss
Attachment filed against Carter properties in Georgia suit
District Attorney Erwin filed in the United States district court for the southern district of Georgia a writ of attachment targeting all Carter related property. The suit names Beenie Gordon and several companies to restrain disposal of securities held in O M Carter or family names. The bill lists 150 shares Propeller Tow Boat, 25 Savannah Brewing, 15 Savannah Lighterage shares, all in Carter’s name except Propeller stock. The case also alleges improper payments and mortgages involving Col Gordon and B Westcott, with a 56 page printed bill detailing the Carter affair and its connections.
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Savannah
Erwin
United States Court For
Southern District of Georgia
Onorlin M. Carter
Jurisdictium
Carter
Pabers
DIA
Beinie Gordon
Proveller Tow Boat Company
W. W. Mackall, Jr
Olph Anderson
Savannah Lighterage and Transfer Company
M. A. Connolly
Savannah Brewhins Company
Brush Electric Light and Power Company
O. M. Carter
Lorenzo BD
J. Stanton
Georgia
Wannah
Bill
Proeller Tow Boat Company
Savannah Brewing Company
Savannah Lightorage and Transfer Company
Lorenzo
J. Stanton Carter
Connolly
Tow Boat Company
Mackall and Anderson
T. M. Cunningham
B. Westcott
Westcott
Maghall End Anderson
Belma
Gordon
R. F. Westcott
B. D. Greene
Guynors
Died on Her Front Veranda in Zebulon Georgia
Parthinia Green of Zebulon died suddenly from a stroke while on her front porch with visiting friends Mrs. Searson of South Carolina and Mrs. Thornton of Atlanta. Funeral sermon by Rev. A B Pope at Methodist church, burial in Baptist cemetery. Mrs Childs of Martin Georgia died of typhoid fever after two weeks illness.
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Zebulon
Misa Parthinia Green
Jong
Searson
South Carolina
Emma ‘Shornton
Atlanta
Hartford Green
A. B. Pope
Methodist Church
Baptist
O. G. Childs
Martin, Ga
Carnesville
Childs
Gambling charges loom in Americus city court session
Judge Charles R. Crisp opened the second Americus city court session with nearly two hundred cases on the docket. Twenty three cases involve gambling charges as the two week session proceeds.
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Americs
Specia
Charles R. Crisp
Americus
Underground Wires Planned by Augusta Council
Augusta council introduced an ordinance to place wires underground within two years within the fire limits excluding trolley wires. The measure was read for the first time and sent to the next meeting for consideration.
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Augusta
Chess Club in Rome GA Forms for Local Play
In Rome Georgia on August 5 a Chess Club is forming as Speciall-Home reports a growing chess craze. Local enthusiasts J. D. Gammon J. N. King H. D. Cothran Fred Cooper and A. W. Putrell may arrange matches with players from Atlanta Macon Athens and nearby areas.
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Chess Club
Rome
Rome Ga
Atlanta
Macon
Athens
J. D. Gammon
J. N. King
H. D. Cothran
Fred Cooper
A. W Putrell
Rochelle Is County Site Wilcox County Chooses Rochelle
Wilcox county board of commissioners in Abbevile set Rochelle as the county seat under the 1857 and 1873 acts. The move aims to satisfy a long running dispute by locating a central and convenient site. An injunction could halt the action.
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Rochelle
Board of County Commissioners
Wilcox County
Abbevile
The Marlborough Hotel in New York City
The Marlborough, a popular Midtown hotel on Broadway between 36th and 27th streets, attracts many southern visitors. It sits near Central Park and invites guests to feel at home during extended stays in New York.
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New York
Buffalo
Marborough
Broadway
36Th
27Th Streets
Central Park
Marlborough
No General Strike Ordered in Iron and Steel Dispute
Statement notes no general strike has been ordered by iron and steel workers. It asserts adherence to contract terms and doubts executive leadership will seek support from United Wing Workers for a sympathetic strike. Emphasizes workers will back the Amalgamated Association in the dispute with United States Steel Corporation but not through widespread labor action.
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Iron and Steel Workers’ Organization
Tron and Steel Workers
United Ming
Amalgamated Association
United States Steel Corporation
Iron and Steel Workers
Amalgamated leader cites strike talks with Morgan Schwab
John F P Ward of the Amalgamated Association reports from New York on failed strike settlement talks. Ward says Morgan and Schwab refused to listen, urging acceptance of a proposition without full review, while Schwab showed little interest in discussion. Larkin predicts a long, hard strike. Also included are discussions on Christian Science and hypnotism with quotes from professors and critics.
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Youngstown
Ohio
John F P. Ward
Amalgamated Association
New York
Messre
J. BP. Morgan
CM. Schwab
Mr. Morgan
Mr. “Morgan
Geal
Orders Restrain Jones Receivers in Georgia Bankruptcy Case
In Columbus on August, Judge William T. Newman issued an order restraining E F Roberts W J Brite Co and James EB Deaton from collecting Jones's accounts or selling stock and requiring show cause in Atlanta on September 1 why the injunction prayed by federal receiver W H McCrory should not be made permanent The order directs that Roberts and the other defendants halt sales or collections and maintain the current status of Jones's property The filing notes Judge Butt declined to concur in McCrory's request and Roberts says he has collected several hundred dollars while under Butt's orders The question now is whether Roberts will face contempt of federal court if he continues collections or sales
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Carroll
Macon
Tudra Felton
Bible Superior Courts
Leyi Carroll
Isaderv Minder
Supreme Court
Belton
Minder
Robert Anderson
Mrr. Cooper
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of Georgia
United States Supreme Court
Columbus
RBC
Jones
William T. Newman
United States
E. F. Roberts
W. J. Brite € Co
James EB. Deaton
Cauge
Atlanta
W. H. McCrory
McCrory
Ludge Butt
TL. F. Robert
Butt
Chatahoorhee Elrenit
Newman
W. 8. Butt
Superior Court of the Chattahoochee Ofrautt
Sre
F. Roberts
Mve Lasue
Roberts
saJen
Southern League Game Recap From Vague Scores
Batters Rhodes Lauzon Wilhelm Culver Roth Fisher Nash Vanderbilt players mentioned in a chaotic report. Birmingham Shreveport Nashville Memphis and New Orleans appear among brief references. No clear final scores or dates are readable.
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Lynch
Baker and
Harrow
Memphis
Birmingham
Rhodes and
Lauzon
Wilhelm and Culver
Chattanooga
Shreveport
Claston and
Roth
Fisher and
Jruke
Nashvill Vee Y Flosoi
Orlea
Deipie
Fisher
Dannehower
From
Westlake
National League Games Summary Batters and Umpires Listed
National League games feature multiple batteries with Chesbro Doheny Yeager O Connor Powell Ryan and Wills Kittridge Dona n Farrell Matthewson Smith Townsend McFarland Bowerman Dugg leby Douglass and others. Umpires included O Day Brown Emilie and more as games between Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia are recorded with times and scores.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Matthewson
Smith
Townsend
McFarland
American League Games Tie At Baltimore In Doubleheader
Baltimore and Boston split a two game set with low scoring and high tension. In the first game Baltimore struggled early before a late rally produced eight runs, while Boston scored twice in the final innings but fell short. The second game saw Baltimore win decisively as Boston failed to sustain offense against solid pitching. Umpires Cantillon Haskell and Connolly oversaw the proceedings across the twin bill.
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R. H
Baltimore
Boston
Howell
Bresnahan
Young
Criger
Cantilion
Haskell
Sue
Cantilloners
Southern Railway Deal Files for Equipment Trust Financing
Articles of agreement between the Southern Railway Company and the Southern Railway Equipment Trust series B were filed with the secretary of state. The capitalization is 2,400,000 dollars for equipment to be rented to the Southern Railway Company of Virginia, which recently bought the Air Line road in southern Indiana.
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Southern Railway
Indianeyclts
Ind
Southern Railway Company
Southern Railway Equipment Trust
Secretary of State
Virginia
Air Line
Indiana
Allway Company
Tried to Bribe the Jurors in Anderson Trial
Four of the divorcees in the trial of Attorney W W Anderson charged with shooting H H Tammen and F G Benfils publishers of The Post testified today they were offered money to secure a guilty verdict against Anderson and his attorneys. They affidavited charges of bribery against Police Judge W J Thomas Court Galliff Robert Schroder and D J Sailer. The jurors say the men offered payment if the jury would return a verdict of guilty.
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Denver
Col
W. W. Anderson
H. H. Tammen
F. G. Benfils
the Post
W. J. Thomas
Galilff
Robert Schroder
D. J. Sailer
Anderson
Banker Turns Self Destructively On Arrest For Forgery
In Huntington Indiana August a private Amiens county bank was closed after its proprietor was arrested on forgery charges totaling 12 000. He allegedly forged names on security paper supplied to the Capital National Bank of Indianapolis and attempted suicide when taken into custody.
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Huntington
Ind
Amiens
Thia County
Cap
No Guesswork in Chronic Disease Treatment Promoted
A physician asserts no guesswork in his chronic disease practice, claiming twenty years of exclusive focus and thousands of patients. He emphasizes individualized plans, warns against generic methods, and offers free consultations and detailed symptom blanks. Dr J Newton Hathaway, with Atlanta address and unusual hours, promotes his home treatment system.
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United States
J. Newton Hathaway
M.D Butte
Inman
Broad Street
Atlanta
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