Georgians Fight President's Order in Postmaster Debate
Georgia representatives Tribble and Bartlett led a party line against the presidents civil service transfer of fourth class postmasters. Tribble attacked racial implications, claiming opposition to black rural carriers and noting a history of negro postmasters in Georgia. Bartlett urged repeal while critics mocked the spoils system.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Georgia
Tribble
Bartlett
Stanley
Kentucky
Tribbie
Thens
Civil Service
Ony City
University of Creorgia
Gillett
Massachusetts
Woodmen of World Elect New Officers
At a meeting held Friday night at Tanta camp No 40 Woodmen of the World elected officers FL Whitner ecouncil commande GA Windnt advisor leutenant M A Balder escort R Hillyer watch man W R Wilson sentry W J Arnold mander to serve with Harry R Jones and G K Fowler whose terms have not yet expired W J McDonald captain of the degree team BE Rachaery Arnold camp deputy All other officers were re elected Bernard T Cain named to new position as claim clerk for the Seaboard railroad and will join Filton Bag and Cotton mills handling shipments into Atlanta
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Tanta Camp
No. 40
Woodmen of the World
FL Whitner
Ecouncil
GA Windnt
Leutenant
M. A. Balder
R. Hillyer
W. RR. Wilson
W. J Arnold
Mander
Harry R. Jones
G. KF. Fowler
W. J McDonald
BE. Rachaery Arnold
Calon
Bernard T. Cain
Seaboard Railroad
Filton Bag and Cotton Mills
Atlanta
Cain
Indignant Merchants Blame Railway for Marietta Street Muddle
At a meeting of merchants in Marietta, Georgia Railway and Power was blamed for the street blockage that halts work on Marietta street. A committee was urged to press Mayor Courtland Winn for talks with President Preston Arkwright. Contractor Meador, who owns the wood block job, complains of rising cement costs and delays. Fifty workers are idle while the railway and city delay water mains and conduits.
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Georgia Railway and Power
Marietta
Courtland
Winn
Preston Arkwright
Marietta Street
T. D. Meador
Meador
R. M. Clayton
Simpson Street
Committee to Consult Mayor on Marietta Street Crisis
A two member committee beyond the council’s street committee will visit Mayor Winn to urge a conference with county commissioners and merchants. Marietta Street remains impassable, with mud hindering traffic and 2500 feet of streetcar track needing work. Local merchants warn business losses and threaten a mass meeting if relief is not secured by Monday.
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Marietta Street
Winn
Arkwright
R. W. Weaver
F. J. Chappelear
Marietta
Calcaga News
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