City and Mr Atkinson Near Agreement on Consolidation Plan
A city and Mr Atkinson appear close to terms for consolidating public utility corporations. Mayor Mims has given assent, with council approval pending. A committee, aided by city attorney Mason, drafted a plan to tax gross receipts on an increasing scale as compensation for consolidation, but some details and exact figures remain disputed. The council plans to report soon and reconvene for final approval.
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Atkinson
Can
Ater
Mims
Atkingon
Grady
Counse
J Messi
Rawson
Reed
Terry Ad LaHatte
Agdeson
Atetorney
Lost briefs in wreck prompt reinstatement bid
In a Monday session three criminal cases were dismissed by the supreme court for want of prosecution. Attorney J A Robson of Landersville asked to reinstate the cases, citing wrecked mail and lost briefs. A show cause order was issued for Solicitor General B T Rawlings to justify reinstatement at the January 6 session.
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Robson
Sandersville, Ga
Supreme Court For
J. A.’ Robson
Landersville
Plainiff
Rob
Supremé Mrt
Atlanta Suns
Roban
RE. P. King
Railway Mail Service
Sandersville
B. T. Rawlings
Middle Circuit
UIT AGAINST DEAD MAN TO SECURE HIS PROPERTY
Miller county court records reveal a petition filed by Bre B Todd against the estate of Thomas Davis deceased seeking to enforce a deed of gift to secure land titled under Davis. The petitioner asserts sole inheritance, unencumbered property, and that Davis died before signing the deed, asking the court to grant the deed by decree to perfect title.
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Philadelphia
Miller County Court House
Cot
Orgla
Miller County
Sata County
Bre B. Todd
Thomas Davis
Gaid Davis
Themas Davis
Davis
Unseasonable Atlanta Cold and Snow Scenes
At 2 O clock this morning the thermometer stood at eleven degrees above zero with cold intensifying. Snow fell at a lively rate in Atlanta, the second snowfall of the winter, while the city faced freezing temperatures and a general cold spell across the nation.
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Weather Bureau
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Mercury
Union
Bismarck
N. Dak
Florida
Jacksonville
Barnesville Dispensary Measure Approved by Governor Candler
Governor Candler signs the bill amending the dispensary act to elect dispensary commissioners by voters rather than by the superior court judge, ending a long Barnesville fight. A. A. Murphy, a current commissioner, urged the measure, while local citizens’ delegation pressed for approval. Inquests and obituaries follow as Buckalew is ruled an accidental death. funeral for J. P. Buckalew set at 10 AM. Charlie Middlebrooks relinquishes lunacy plans. skating on thin ice prompts police action. numerous destitution cases and a jail transfer in progress.
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Candler
Barnesville
A. A. Murphy
Murphy
Charlie Middlebrooks
Georgia Lodge 96 Elects Officers and Awards Jewel
Georgia lodge No 96 F and A M held its annual election and banquet drawing about 200 Masons. Williams M Slaten received the past master's jewel. officers elected include Johnston W M Wootlen S W Tidwell J W McCandless treasurer Crist secretary Erdman Tyler Miller senior deacon Wimer junior deacon Burkert organist McCandles and other members noted for service.
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Georgia
William M. Sia_ton
Jewel
Georgia Lodge
Steve F. Johnston
Edward N. Wootlen
Charles KR. Tidwell
M.” Bose
WH. Patterson
H. J. Mckee
Willam ™ Af
Sleton
Priesway
Boys’ 'High School
Mesens
Fleo
Supreme Court to decide legality of Howell fund transfer
The case over Governor Candler's demand to move 225,889 from the public property fund to pay interest on the state bonded debt went to the Georgia Supreme Court after Judge John S. Candler issued a mandamus ordering the transfer. Treasurer Park argues the law is unconstitutional and the interest is not principal, while Attorney General Terrell contends the legislature may designate funds to meet debt costs. The decision could affect school payments and veterans’ assistance if the fund is used as proposed.
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Candler
Robert E. Park
Treasurer Park
John
Jude
Suprema Court
Superior Court
Supreme Court
State House
J. M. ‘Terrell
Capitol
Terrell
Logan W. Bleckley
Orville Park
Macon
Hig
Howell
Treasury
State University
Debt Provisions Question Raises Constitutional Interpretation
The document discusses ensuring funds to pay debt and interest while avoiding exhausting the debt fund. It argues a 1915 approach would misalign with constitutional spirit and letter, urging interpretation by the state courts as interpreters of the constitution.
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General Assembly
Legal wine sale case ends with recorder ruling
Recorder Broyles renders an important decision in a liquor license case. William Heatchell, merchant at No . South Pryor Street, was arraigned for illegally selling wine in connection with his grocery business on election days. Inspector Hunter testified a quart bottle exposed in front of Heatchell's store violated city code sections 1530 and 1571. Assistant City Attorney Hill urged violation. Culverson argued Georgia domestically produced wine could be sold when not restricted. The recorder ruled on domestic wine sale…
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Broyles
William Heatchell
South Pryor Street
Hunter
Heatchell
Heatcheli
Hill
Hentchell
Hubert Culverson
Hentchel
Culverson
Georgia
Recorder
Wine case tainted by under law claims and sale ban
The record cites disputes over selling wine under the law. A defendant’s counsel warns that the case may be dismissed, while advising against further wine sales during election lays.
Banking Increase Shown in Chattanooga Banks Loans Rise in Deposits
Banking report from Chattanooga Tennessee shows loans up by 491,304 year over year and deposits increased by 425,451. The notice cites Stal and Walker's Art Store advertising novelties for Xmas at 5 Peachtree Street.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Walker's Art Store
Peachtres Street
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