Police Protection Crisis Shocks Atlanta Police Board
The Atlanta Police Board warned in a public session that funds are exhausted and the force is underpaid and understaffed. Chief reports every watch short by five to eight men as the department faces potential bankruptcy and a halt to adding new officers. The board laments the alarming situation and contemplates mass layoffs while awaiting finance committee action.
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Atlanta
France Committee
S Raf
Coun
English
Polee
Allograumer Arter
Fox
Jones
Patterson
Treasury
Johnson
Finance Committee
Brotherton
Funeral of Lizate May Jarrett at Immaculate Conception
Funeral services for Lizate May Jarrett aged 15, daughter of John Jarrett, were held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 4 pm yesterday. The interment followed at Oakland Cemetery.
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Linsle Jarrett
Lizate May Jarrett
John Jarrett
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Oakland
Diamonds for sale in dainty jewelry and loose stones
To those interested in diamonds the stock shown is tempting with hundreds of beautiful stones set in jewelry or unset awaiting your choice of stone and setting. Bt Whitehats &.
Labor Day Plans Prominent Leaders Invite Public Support
Governor Candler to speak at the Labor Day celebration as W G Gredig of the State Federation of Trades declines to deliver the Columbus speech. The program calls for music by multiple bands, civic addresses, and numerous floats with wide community participation including the GAR post, ladies from the typographical union, and Lithonia quarry workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W G Gredig
State Federation of Trades
Columbus
Dennis Lindsey
Federation of Trade and N
A D Candler
Alusic
J B Hewitt
Chiirman
J W Hiidwell
M Or Emmons
Clark Howell
Georgia State Band
Baldwin Military Band
Marlatta
Eclipae Band
Jasper
Vitturs
Knights of Pythias
Firemen
Dixie Colored Band
Atanta
Carrollton
Buchanan
Dalton
Crutcher Furniture Company
Guthman Bream Laundry
Bowden Lithia, Water Company
Atlanta Typographical Union
Thia
Petition for Injunction Against Imperial Insurance Co and Haas Co
Henry Jackson seeks to enjoin Imperial Insurance Co of London and Haas Co from transferring or receiving policies. He asserts he was the local agent until August and that an agreement barred policies from leaving his hands. Judge Lumpkin scheduled a September 7 hearing and issued a temporary restraining order.
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Henry
Jackson
Imperial Insurance Co
Haas & Co
Henry & Jackson
Atorneys
BIF & C
D Hill
Imperial Insurance Company Limited
London and
Imperial Company
Imperial
J H Lumpkin
Superior Court
Funeral of L G Mitchell a Memorial of Tragic Savannah Death
Impressive funeral services for Lawrence Mitchell held at his parents house 37 Smith Street with Rev R J Eigham presiding elder Atlanta district leading the rites. Prominent in city organizations he was honored by veterans groups Young Men Democratic League and Atlanta Grays as escorts flowers covered the casket and grave. Pallbearers included Masa Broyles Robert A Ryan Hugh M Dorset Travis Huff Eugene Ottley and Albert Boylston. Body laid beneath a bed of flowers at Oakang.
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Lawrence Mitchell
Savannah
A A DeLoach
I . Mitchell
Smith Street
R. J Eigham
Atlanta
Mitchell
Begs of Veterans
Young Mena Democratic League
Atlanta Grays
Masa Broyles
Robert A. Ryan
Hugh M Dorsey
Travis Huff
Eugene Ottley
Albert Boylston
Oaktang
Battleship Wisconsin Ordered Toward Isthmus Situation
Edward Simmons of New York appeals to the State Department, prompting the Navy to order Captain Reiter of the battleship Wisconsin to San Francisco in case a warship is needed for the Pacific side of the Isthmus. The move follows a request from Panama Railway Company president Simmons, noting rising tensions at Panama.
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Edward Simmons
New York
State Department
Wisconsin
Frisco
Washington
Navy Department
George C Reiter
Anacortes
Puget Sound Naval Station
San Francisco
Panama
Hickett
Edward Simmone
Panama Railway Company
Atlantic
Pacific
Machina
Colon
New News
Asiatic
Department
Bimmans
Drake
Panama Railroad Company
Cherrera
Ita
United States
Machias
Boston
Marchias
Fiers
Frampton Roads
Central Amarea
Surety promises to pay Sanford debt to state without suit
The United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company of Baltimore telegraphed the comptroller general that the amount of $22,093.72 charged to Floyd county tax collector W T Sanford would be paid in the next few days. The action shields the state from loss without pursuing the guarantor’s bond deposit. The shortage, after adjustments, is about $15,600 with county exposure roughly $200. The bond company has $25,000 on deposit in the treasury.
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Wright
W T Sanford
Floyd County
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Baltimore
Baltimore Company
Comptroller General
Floyd
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Compan
Tex
Sanford
Peters Street Franchise Clash Sees Amendments Pass
City board debates Peters street transit line with opposition from Attorney Corrigan and Captain Anderson. Aimed routes shift from Whitehall to Forsyth, and a 21 year clause is struck amid cries to preserve competition. Amendments on double tracks and viaduct use win support. debate centers on rights to condemn and joint track use for Transit and Power companies.
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Corrigan
Peters Street
Howell
Transit Company
Pierce
LaHatte
Street Railway Committee
Arkwright
Captain Anderson
Power Company
Anderson
Walker
West End
Walker Street
Hust Point
Leonard
Park
Brandon
Simmons
Whitehall Street
Jowell
Whitehall
Tranalt Company
Spalding
Hurt
la Hatte
Johnson
Enneur
Cowrol
Walter McElreath
Fourth Ward
Ben J. Conyers
Chase Hopkins
Conyers
Boulevard
Harry Alexander
Atlanta
Boston
Hart
Alderman LaHatte
Welch
Alderman Pierce
Garrett-Pierce
Decatur Strees
Grant Street
Minchinnett
Bank embezzlement case leads to Tower confinement
Walter McLane, bound over in the Bank of Commerce embezzlement case, was placed in the Tower yesterday after a bond request by his bondsman failed and Sheriff Nelms kept him in custody pending securing a new bond. The prior bond set at 6000 dollars reflected the Justice of the Peace Bateman’s order and ongoing preliminary proceedings.
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Walter @ McLane
Superior Court
Justice of the Peace
Bateman
Bank of Commerce
John W Nelms Ainee
Sourt McLane
A H van Dyke
Sheff Nelms
McLane
Josh Tye
Jan
Habeas Corpus Action Over Bonds For Hutchins And Williams
Judge A E Calhoun to hear a habeas corpus petition on bonds set by Recorder Broyles. Hutchins is bound at 10000 dollars and Williams at 1000 dollars. The petition argues the bonds are excessive and seeks reduction. Solicitor Sugena Black represents the state.
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T W Rucker
J W Hutchins
The
Searchlight
C H Willliams
Yesterda
Broyles
Hutchins
Wiliams
Merchants and manufacturers exhibits planned for Southern Interstate Fair
A directors meeting created a merchant and manufacturer exhibits committee to recruit southern merchants for fall displays. The plan mirrors Pan-American Expo Midway days with daily amusements and major entertainments to attract visitors. Committees report progress and opening plans were discussed.
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Thomas Egleston
F J Paxon
J H. Nunnally
Georgia
South
H. H. Cabaniss
T H. Martin
Amusement Board
Buffalo
Martin
They Work While You Sleep Cas Carets Candy
An advertisement claims Cas carets Candy Cathartic repair digestion liver and bowels while you sleep. Tablets stamped C C C offered by druggists for 100.
Marlborough Hotel South HQ In New York Highlighted
Popular Marlborough on Broadway between 39th and 37th streets is pitched as South headquarters in New York. The hotel attracts vacationists and business visitors from the South and offers European and American service. Roundtrip air or rail to New York via Seaboard Air Line costs 39.30, valid until October.
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South
New York
Marlborough
New York City
Broadway
37Th
Seaboard Air Line
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L. G. Mitchell
Surety Company
W.C. Wlane
Bond
Russia
Johnston & Murphy
Weber
A. E. Calhoun
Hirsch Bros
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Bank of Caommarcel
Thor EF Corrigan
Willsell
Court House
Fulton County
Georga
Woodward Avenue
MA McGuire
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Mitenet Street
Loyd Street
Bounty
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Bark of Commerce
Eiseman Bros
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