Consolidation talks on Atlanta street railway plan progress
A city committee led by Chairman Welch meets to consider allowing the street railway and electric light systems to consolidate. The panel, including Aldermen Reed and LaHatte and Councilmen Terry, will hear Atkinson and others, with a five member special committee to be appointed if needed. The aim is to craft terms that provide $50,000 cash and 1 percent gross earnings in lieu of taxes, to underwrite large property improvements for improved public utility service.
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Cite L. Mayson
H. M. iMyjioos
Mie
Rawson
Chaulain
Lane
Terry
Reed and Hatte
Gredy
Conhell
Alderman Welch
Chaiirman
Committee of the Whole
Atlanta
Crumeil
Ag Folows
Matanta
I Omners
Publc
Reed
H. M. Atkinson
Ena
Zarther
Attinson
Hanta
Casacil
Tis
Gentral Courcil
Atkinson
Fort
Asne
Hill
Ind
Eesgustal Council
Imral Council
Ttkinson
Furce
Tomer Rojerman LaHiatte
Sounelite
Eee
Eumell
OM. Owelch
Taxpayers Rush Fulton County to Pay State and County Taxes
Thousands showed up at the Fulton County tax collector's office with 937 people paying state and county taxes yesterday. The Atlanta Gas Light Co paid about $6,000, and total collected neared $21,000 with 157 Black taxpayers among them. The three day deadline remains as 26,720 have yet to settle.
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Fulton County
Stewart
Atlanta Gas Light Company
Sewa
Wilkes Dispensary Vote to Go to White Primary
Governor Candler approved Wilkes county dispensary measure after a four hour hearing in his office. A white primary next spring will decide whether the dispensary, to be funded by Wilkes and Washington, opens only if white voters approve. it would not take effect until November 1, 1902 if endorsed by the white voters and then would be repealed if not.
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Candler
Wilkes County
Wilkes
Lyndon
F. H. Colley
B. M. Call
En- Fire
Friends of the Bill
Washington
Friends of the
The Tech's New Team and Enrollment Rise
An unusual enrollment increase is anticipated by December 30 at the School of Technology. The French school scholarship contest on December 80 promises a blessing to the winner, with many competitors expected due to widely advertised conditions. Entrance exams are moderate for the season and graduates from other colleges may arrange special accommodations. Lyman Hail, president, Atlanta, Ga, invites inquiries for full particulars.
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School of Technology
Lyman Hail
Ailanta, Ga
Man Says He is Crazy and Wants Lockup in Atlanta
Charlie Middlebrooks, 22, son of W M Middlebrooks of Peters Street, walked into police barracks last night declaring he is a lunatic and desires confinement for his own protection. He told officers he has been crazy for about two months, will have himself committed, and asked that his father be notified only in the morning. He was held as a sleeper pending further investigation.
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Tam
Charlie
Middlebrooks
Atlanta
W. M. Middlebrooks
Peters’ Street
Charlie Middlebrooks
Charlie Middlebrooks Ia
Peters Street
Hart County Citizens Sued in Federal Jurisdiction Battle
Hartwell residents Hen W Evans and Emma White sue prominent Hart County figures for 100000 alleging cruel treatment. The trial centers on whether the case belongs in federal court, with Evans and White claiming South Carolina citizenship to secure federal jurisdiction. Defendants argue plaintiffs’ South Carolina residence was temporary for forum access, while Hart County indictments against Evans loom. Local spectators watch as judges decide jurisdiction amid sensational testimony and high community interest.
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Hen W. Evans
Emma White
Hartwell
Hart County
Newman
United States Court
Georgia
Ben Evans
Emma’ ‘White
A. N. Alford
F. W. Carter
J. A. Dickinson
H. M. Griffin
de A. Perritt
L. E. Meredith
J. An
M. Bobo
W. Peek
B.B. Benson
J. D Matheson
Evans
South Carolina
General Court
Hart’ County
Ben Wrands
Hart Superior Court
State Board Reports Prosperous Atlantic and North Carolina Railway
Rateigh North Carolina December 36 Special The state now owns the Atlantic and North Carolina railway. A governor's inspection report shows the line is more prosperous than ever with receipts in the past two months double those two years ago and $30,000 higher than last year.
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Rateigh
N.C
Atlantic and North Carolina Railway
Milstead Manufacturing Company Wins 2 Year Charter for Cotton Goods
Milstead Manufacturing Company received a two year charter in Fulton County Superior Court. Capitalized at 150000 with ability to raise to 500000 the firm aims to manufacture cotton goods. Incorporators include A J Milstead F D Milstead A W McCord John H Almand Frantz Hawkins L J Almand A J Langford J J Langford Clyde H Langford G A Almand R W Tucker Joseph A McCord J Carroll Payne Attorneys Payne and Tye represent the company.
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Milstead Manufacturing Company
Superior Court
A. J. Milstead
F. D. Milstead
A. WY. McCord
John H
Maud Kellog
The
Western and Atlantic Railway
Mary J. Mahaffey
McElreath
Yesteray
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
Decatur
Atlanta
H. M. Bentell
W.a.cox
J. 3. Newman
J. T.langley
W.T. M. Brand
Beutell
Cox
JL. Travis
Chambers
Lumpkin
Charley. D. Walker
Georgia D. Walker
Sidney C. Tapp
Fulton County Grand Jury
D. Hull
Meg
Len Broughton
Calhoun
City Criminal Court
Broughton Hias
Motor
A. Kellogg
J.L. Travis
J. P. Mott
R. L. Campbell
Montgomery
Mra
Mary
Montgomery Wes
W. ¢. Montgomery
Wilkinson
Cherokee Chemical Company
Henry Miles
Virgil Jones
Lumpkins
Home Builders’ Company
Tan~tine Investment Company
Superior Court and City Court Trial Calendar Dec 16 1901
The document lists today’s superior court calendar with cases including W R Philips Jr Co v Belamy, Lula Stanley v Byrd Stdenley, Anna Baugh v William Baugh, and others. City court entries include W H Green v Atlanta and West Point Railway, Charley Jones v ATL and WP Ry, and several ATL Rapid Transit Company matters. It notes Monday December 16 1901 and that several state cases were argued from various counties, with dismissals for Henry Calvin Meek Mason and Oliver Ransom v State and a notice about next civil docket call.
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Aptain Donaldson
Superior Court
W. R. Philips
Ih Feunnicutt
Tate
Fayette
Lucius Roberts
State
Jasper
Will Damel
Elbert
John Jonea
J. L. Horn
Webster
Meek Mason
Oliver Ransom
Washington
Interstate commerce act ruling in vinegar firm case
Justice J N Bateman ruled for Seaboard Airline in Oklahoma Vinegar Co v Seaboard, holding no recovery for goods undelivered and returned. Evidence showed brand variations in other states and lower freight rates, violating federal statute. contract void and plaintiff barred from recovery.
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Justice of the Peace
J. N. Bateman
Oklahoma Vinegar Company
Seaboard Airline Railway Company
Florida
Bateman
Vassar Woolley
Brutus J. Clay
Cansignor
Congress
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Maici & Berkele
TECH
Stranga
Police Barracks
W.M. Middlebrooks
Citizens
United States
Christmas Pitt
Hirsch Bros
Whitenail
Hilstead
Calhour
Orimlnal
Works Wayers
Gaidol
Blasingame
Knoxville
Tenn
W. C. Blasingame
F Holbrook Normal College
University of Tennessee
Holbrook College
Tennessee Baptist Sociation
Pyd.d. & J. BE. Mallu
Hess Shoes
Stuttgarter Undewear
Eiseman Bros
Atavanta
Pryor Streets
Union Depot
Atlanta’ Store
Atlanta, Ga
Baltimore, Mid
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