Recall Petitions Ready for Council in Atlanta
The article reports on recall petitions against Mayor Woodward and several council members in Atlanta. It notes 3178 names on the petition with 2969 needed to trigger an election, 847 rejected, and 13 margin after months of effort. Audits reveal irregularities including duplicate names and signatures from nonresidents. The council may purge invalid names and decide whether to proceed next year, with heavy public interest and potential postponement to the holiday season.
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iNet
Woodward
Edwin CT Johnson
Fourth Ward
Sairday
J A McWulliams
Councl
Negro awarded $2,000 verdict in Forsyth Forsyth collision
In Rainsin gton superior court yesterday a verdict of 2000 dollars was awarded for a collision between Cata Lamar, a Negro bicyclist, and druggist J Walter Wares at the Forsyth and Nelson streets intersection. The cyclist was badly injured.
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Sours mi
Runsington Superior Court
Cata Lamar
J Walter Wares
Nekros
Wares
Forsyth and
Nelson Streets
Dernburg to Balkans trip spurs European tour
An Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph reports Dr Bernhard Dernburg, former German colonial secretary, has arrived in Vienna on an elite mission. He is planned to visit Romania, Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria as part of the assignment.
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London
Amsterdam
Hixchange Telegraph Company
Bernhard Dernburg
Vienna
Bia
Rumania
Greece
Turkey
Bulgaria
Cherokee Citizens Demand Quick Action Over Fires
Canton December 10 Special Fire inspector Joyner and Herbert Clay solicitor general of the Blue Ridge circuit held a lengthy conference with Sheriff J P Spears over incendiary fires puzzling Cherokee authorities. Joyner said no action would be taken until more facts are available. The investigation continues with renewed momentum from fire marshals and Solicitor Clay. Citizens discuss a mass meeting to urge immediate action as several suspects stay under surveillance.
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Canton
WR Joyner
Herbert Clay
Blue Ridge Circuit
J P Spears
Joyner
Solicitor Clay
Sheriff Spears
Justice Russell Favors New Trial for Willie Hesters
Justice Russell and the court of appeals disagree with the superior court of Berrien County over denying a new trial for Willie Hesters convicted of selling whisky The pivotal point was a cross examination question about a red liquid being soda water The judge asked Was it soda water The witness said No sir The ruling notes the questioning likely biased the jury and warrants another trial for the defendant
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Court of Appeals
Superior Court
Berrien County
Willie Heelery
Russell
Hesters
Causel
Litigation over Sen Bacon will to be adjusted
December 10 special report says negotiations are in progress to settle the Bacon will dispute. The case concerns Tate A. Bacon's estate and a 75 acre tract in Macon left for a public park plus $10,000 in bonds for improvements. Twelve legatees, including the city of Macon, are affected. Attorneys expect a settlement within days.
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Macan
Tate A. Bacon
United States
Georgia
Bacon
Macon
Baptists to Help Raise 20000 for Orphans Home
Georga Baptist orphans home in Hapeville designates Ingathering Day to collect 20000 for the institution. Every Baptist asked to give one day’s earnings. cash contributions to be sent to Dr Arch Cree secretary and treasurer at Walton Building Atlanta.
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Georga Baptist Orphans Home
Hapeville
T & Scoggine
Arch C Cree
Walton
Atlanta
Kappa Sigma Banquet Held Friday Evening
Members of Kappa Sigma fraternity gathered at the Ansley hotel for Founders day banquet. Decorations featured the fraternity colors and toasts celebrated its rapid growth since founding at the University of Virginia. About 50 attendees, including Georgia Tech students and Atlanta alumni, were present.
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Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Ansley Hotel
University of Virginia
Georgia Tech
Atanta
Missing Grovetown Man Sought by Wife and Attorney
Mrs J Hall of Grovetown asks Atlanta police to search for her husband after receiving a letter postmarked Atlanta claiming he planned self harm. She offers a 25 dollar reward for information. Also notes The Birth of a Nation showings with matinees daily next week.
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J . Hall
Grovetown
Atlanta
Atlanta recall petition draws 3955 citizens marching to polls
A large Atlanta petition claims 3955 citizens support a recall vote on city officers. The letter notes many signers are not voters or residents and argues the recall is needed to settle a bitter fight sparked by the Citizens League and police chief Beavers. Racial tensions and legal questions over registration and counting are raised as the city faces a test of democracy.
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Talang
Elyah
Atlanta
Asa G. Candler
OG. T. Hopkins
Edwin Johnson
Beavers
Johnson
James W. English
R. T. Pace
R. C. Clarke
Citizens’ League
W. H. Kiser
Gordon Kaiser
English
E. Shedden
Citi ' League
Shedden
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