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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
10
Yesterday no quorum formed for a joint meeting of the Ordinance and Electric Light Committees. Alderman Key proposed a standard meter inspection system while President Arkwright favored delay for expert review. A follow up session is set for next Wednesday at 3 o'clock to close the matter in January apportionment.
J T Biles, brother of F Cliles, sues Governor B B Comer for $50,000 for the death of F Chiles who was killed by an automobile owned by the governor about two weeks ago in Birmingham. The governor allegedly offered a compromise which was refused.
Marion Sims of Americus Ga surrendered to the sheriff after being indicted for the murder of Benjamin Lightfoot near Americus. Six attorneys were retained to defend him while Solicitor General Hooper and Lane Maynard will represent the state. Self defense is expected to be Sims' plea.
Columbus Ga December specials Jamey T Dixon withdraws from the race for sheriff of Muscoree county leaving Sheriff E Roberta and Captain J A Beard as the remaining candidates.
Senator Jeff Davis delivers a fiery one hour speech in the Arkansas Senate denouncing trusts and urging swift action. He calls for bold measures to curb pools and conspiracies, mocks the dollar bill and Standard Oil, and ends with a challenge to Beveridge as executive session follows.
A vivid catalog from Atlanta featuring Japanese kimonos in quilted silk and empire tea gowns, waxed with lace and ribbons, plus wool kimonos, China silk wrappers, and men’s blanket robes. Prices range from 4.75 to 37.50 with various styles and colors highlighted.
A fiery speech targets the Sherman anti trust law and John D Rockefeller. The speaker denounces concentrated wealth and power, urging trusts be treated as felons or imprisoned. He laments excessive government salaries and argues for stronger measures to break up monopolies and curb stock gambling.
Grocery trade note describes Governor's Cup Coffee as mild and healthful to drink. Packaged in 250 pound tin for grocers to stock.
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