Atlanta Board Appeals for Tax Increase to Aid Schools
The Atlanta board of education unanimously adopts a resolution urging residents to vote for a tax increase on August 31. The plan would raise school funding to about 6 percent of city revenue plus state funds and tuition, boosting annual school income by roughly $550000 and stabilizing budgets and deficits.
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Board of Education
W. W. Gaines
Atlanta
Ate Non
Actouly
Achnols
Atlinty
Sptember
Colored Pastor Here Given Appointment As District Leader
Rey C. J Thomas, pastor of Rush Memorial Congregational church, colored, is appointed superintendent of church and Sunday school work for a district covering North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Washington DC. He assumes office October 1. Since taking charge two years ago he eliminated the debt, grew membership, and repaired the church.
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Rey C. J Thomas
Rush Memorial Congregational Church
Colored
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Washington DC
Thomason
Rush Memorial Church
Court Recess in Ful ton Superior Court Through September
The criminal division of the Fulton Superior Court recessed Monday by Judge John D Humphricee until the first Monday in September. Except Wednesday when Judge Humphrice will hear a motion set for last Saturday and sentence. W L Payne, city detective, convicted Sunday of bribery. no court will be held during the remainder of the month.
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Fulton Superior Court
John D Humphriee
Humphrice
Motlon
W L Payne
Citv
Montana
Burglary Charge Filed Against Teenager at Crown Drug
Adam Bryant, 16, held on 500 bond after alleged attempt to burglarize Crown Drug at 277 Whitehill Street. Police say he entered Sunday night, hid in the basement until closing, and was captured by Sergeant Roberts and Policeman Williams. The store had been burglarized recently before.
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Adam Bryant
Crown
Whitehill Street
Roberts
Williams
80 Years Old Alleges Wife Stolen, Police Detain Man
R F Cook, 80, reported to Chief Beavers that his wife was taken from their home on Decatur street. He later found her in another house. Officers say Cook had been drinking for most of his life and was locked up to sleep off the whisky. Minutes prior, Cook claimed the theft and police noted his intoxication.
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O Ily
To Meet at Church
The social service department of the board of city missions will meet at Wesles Memorial church on Tuesday morning at 2030 nlockh.
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Social Service Department
The
Board of City Mussions
Wesles Memorial Church
Georgia Leads World Raising Sweet Potatoes
Georgia tops U S production of sweet potatoes in 1919 with 10,142,018 bushels, followed by Alabama 8,035,404 and North Carolina 7,969,780. Peanuts show Georgia as a leading southern grower with 27,449,930 bushels in 1919, acreage expanding significantly since 1909.
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Clark Howell
Constitution Bureau
Raleigh Hotel
Washington
Constitution
Georgia
Bureau of the Census
Department of Agricuture
Alabama
North Carolina
Mississippi
Virginia
Irginia
Texas
Florida
United States
New York
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Maine
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Georgia Automobile Dealers' Association Incorporated
Judge George L. Bell in Fulton superior court signed an order incorporating the Georgia Automobile Dealers' Association. Petitioners listed include Volney Williams, DM Lyon, A S Hate, Tom Wisdom, WE Cody, Piack, RW Heard, Thad Hibee, W G Turpin, Burrell Cole, DB Martin, W T Waters, E W R MW, G Denny, A R Williamson, W Gilmore, WL Roberts, and A Roberts. There is no cap stock. the organization is cooperative and not for pecuniary gain.
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George L. Bell
Fulton Superior Court
Georgia Automobile Dealers
Volney
Lliams
DM Lyon
A. S Hate
Tom Wisdom
WE Cody
Piack
RW. Heard
Thad Hicbee
G@_Turpin
Burrell Cole
DB Martin
W. T Waters
G Denny
A R Williamson
W. Gilmore
WL Roberts
A Roberts
Friends of Woodal Will Meet Tuesday
A meeting of the voters of the third ward is set for Tuesday night at 8 o'clock at J. E West residence 191 Grant Street. Red C Woodall seeks re election to council. speeches planned and the campaign committee will report on Woodalls race progress. P D Christian company filed for bankruptcy in federal court listing liabilities of 3444 655 and assets of 28980. current stock on hand valued at 4411 53 with Jared Lewis named receiver.
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Behald
Red C. Woodall
J. E West
Grant Street
P D Christian
P D Christian Company
Jared Lewis
Three Candidates Seek Atlanta Postmaster Job
Several applicants vie for the Atlanta postmaster vacancy on the eve of a civil service exam. Three known applicants are A B Griffin Hugh McKee and Watson Fuller with other blanks issued and more sought directly from Washington. Ex army applicant disqualified due to age and residency rules. exam ratings determine which three names advance for presidential nomination and eventual congressional approval.
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Atlanta
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Civil Service
George C. Rogers
A. B. Griffin
West End
Hugh McKea
Watson Fuller
H G Hastings Company
H E_ Stockbridge
Post Office Department
Congress
Governor Delays Decision on State Industrial Board Pick
Governor Hardwick has not chosen a successor to W. S. Raoul on the State Industrial commission. Stobert BE. Gann, endorsed by the Atlanta Typographical Union, is a leading southern labor figure and former president of the Alabama Federation of Labor and Atlanta Federation of Trades. Other names include Lou P. Marquardt of Atlanta and Lew Kilburn, Macon News foreman.
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Hardwick
State Industrial Commission
W. S. Raoul
Stobert
Gann
Atlanta
South
Alabama Federation of Labor
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Lou P. Marquardt
Lew ¥ Kilburn
Macan News
Peace Monument Dedication Planned at Piedmont Park
The Old Guard outlines plans for a peace monument dedication and annual meeting at Peacocks cafe with Governor Thomas W. Hardwick as guest of honor. Major Charles H Cos will present the day’s schedule on October 10, with committee reports and an address by the governor.
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Old Guard
Peace Monument
Piedmont Park
Peacocks Cafe
Thomas W. Hardwick
Charles H Cos
Hardwick
Police Board Considers Bunco Report Tuesday
The police commission will meet Tuesday evening in Resorder Johnson's court room to act on seven weeks of investigations by a city council committee. The board will likely act on recommendations and the case of W. L Payne, found guilty of taking bribes from bootlegger Nat McWhorter, who has been suspended since a sealed indictment was returned.
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Police Commission
Negroes Confess To Firing House Officials Assert
Attempting to escape from the Juvenile Detention home at 06 Trinity avenue, 15 year old Joshua Johnson and 16 year old Claude Smith set fire to the boys ward early Monday. Firemen prevented spread, likely saving twelve prisoners. The youths confessed to Bayliff C. M. Hamby and Judge Watkins. Smith faced auto theft charges and Johnson disorderly conduct. the home is described as a fire trap and a menace to county inmates. Damage was estimated at about
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Trinity Avenue
Joshua Johnson
Claude Smith
Bayliff C. M. Hamby
Watkins
Smith
Johnson
Tudge Watkins
Rail board to decide changes on Camp Gordon line schedule
Georgia Railway and Power seeks to adjust Camp Gordon Nap schedules in a case set for hearing by the state railroad commission. Other docket items include fare increases by Valdosta Streetcar, Crane Co. vs Atlanta Joint Terminals over a side tract, possible removal of Pullman car surcharge, and a stripping of Georgia carrier charges. Governor Hardwick vetoed two house bills, 403 and 406, related to Irwin County transfer to Cordele circuit and salary-based pay for Cordele circuit officers.
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State Railroad Commission
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Camp Gordon
Valdosta Street Arway Company
Atlanta Joint Terminals Company
Risi
Georgia
Hardwick
Irwin
Tifton Judicial Circuit
Cordele Circuit
Trolley Fare Case Arguments Reach High Court
Arguments over 5 cent street car fare contracts for College Park and Decatur were heard at the supreme court on Monday after disqualifications of two justices from the earlier session. The cases question validity of contracts maintaining low fares and rebates, with decisions pending on whether a 7 cent fare should be set to align with state authorizations.
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College Park
Decatur
Supreme Court
Collega Park
Pulton Superior Court
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Atlanta
State Railroad Commission
Colquitt & Conyers
Luther
Rosser
J. Prince Webster
Street
A. C. Broom
City of
Frank Harwell
J Howell Green
Peter W Meldrim
Savannal
Moses Wright
Rome
Samuel C. Atkinson
Jutee H W Hill
Atlanta Civic Forum Meeting Set at 4:30 PM
The Atlanta Civic Forum invites all Atlantans to its 4:30 PM session at Cable Hall led by chairman N Walker. Once the Committee of 100, the group now welcomes all citizens seeking better government. Ward committee reports will be heard, with discussion likely on the August 31 primary.
Powers Dismissal Urged By Poole
Chief of Detectives Lamar Poole urged Police Chief Bea to dismiss Detective F M Powers after a Sunday sobriety suspension. Poole cited the need for absolute sobriety in the force and said final action will come at the police commission's next session. The American Live Stock Association will hold its midyear meeting in Salt Lake City August 26.
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Lamar Poole
Bea
F M Powers
Force
Powers
Poole
Police Commission
American Live Stock Association
Salt Lake City
Sto
Two Negroes Held After Tire Company Robbery
Detectives Meek and Holley held Elliott Parks of 148 Juniper Street and Otis Jolley of 29 Irwin Street on charges of a robbery at the Lee Tire Company on Peachtree Street. About $600 worth of tires were taken after the Saturday night incident.
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Les Tire and Robber Company
Peachtree Street
Elliott Parks
Juniper Street
Otis Jolley
Irwin Street
Auanicion
Meek
Holley
Aeout
Judge John S Heard Celebrates 86th Birthday at Home
Judge John S Heard, former justice of the peace, marked his eighty sixth birthday Sunday at his Heard's Ferry road home. More than 100 guests attended the annual event. He has fifteen living children, forty grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren.
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John S. Heard
Britain to Protest in Rum Running Case
London reports Britain's government plans a formal protest over the seizure of the schooner Marshall outside the three mile limit. The move aims to establish a precedent while expressing sympathy for American enforcement of prohibition and avoiding endorsing smuggling.
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Britain
London
Marshall
Lainea
America
Great Britain
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Whitehall Street
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Gordon Line
Atlanta Civic Forum
Parks-Chambers
Hardwick Co
Lee Tire Company
Henry G. Bowden
Grand Theater
Healidays
West
Selig Company
Marietta Street
Rogers
Cobs’ Pharmacy
Southern Distributors
Ivy
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