Busy political year in store for Atlanta
The new year will bring a shake up in Atlanta city government with four new aldermen and eight new councilmen taking office while several veterans retire. Promoted leaders remain in the council and mayoral committees, police board races loom, and the city races gain momentum as primary day approaches with multiple contests for aldermen and city offices.
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Atlanta
Pomeroy, Hancock and Roberts
Katy Connell
Hirst
M Baskin
A J. Johnson
L P
Huddlewton
Eugene Dodd
C. W. Mangum
Harrison
EO Pearce
Lee Smith
J Styron
W T Winn
John W Grant
Steve
Johnston
T. D. Longino
FP Spratling
C E Harman
J T Wright
Sid Holland
Joseph, Hirsch
Joe McFachern
E. C Patera
W J Terrell
Hh Martin
G. L. Chasewood
E Ei. Pomeroy
S Glass
W A Taylor
W. A Hancceck
Charles M Roberts
Quillian
Meyor
Joyner
County officers to be elected with few declared contests
The piece outlines expected county elections with mainly unopposed races. Sheriff prospect is between C and W Mangum and Dr Nelms. City court judge candidates include E W Martin and R B Blackburn, with J F Go lightly as a possible contender. Legislature races feature Charles Earnhardt as a labor vote favorite, plus Edward Crusselle and others. primaries expected in May or June.
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Nary
Andy Stewart
Othera
T. M. Armatead
Arnold Broyles
W W Thompson
Judge Reid
Legistare
Charles Earnhardt
Atlanta Federation of Trades
United Labor
Edward Crusselle
H. A. Alexander
Walter McHilreath
Walter Sims
R. Shropshire
Hlf. Childress
Alexander Stephens
Beliaved
Early Democratic Primary May Name State Delegates
State political circle expects an early Democratic primary to name delegates to the national convention. Chairman Miller may call committees to set the date, with May as a likely window. Contests are foretold in eleven zones for district delegates and for the statewide at large post.
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Miller
Democratic Executive Committee
State House
Ora
Macon
Capitol
Kirrball
Je Wes
Congress
del' Wits
Inet
WRECK VICTIM DIES IN CALERA RAILROAD WRECK
Montgomery report states J I D Heyes dies from injuries after Louisville and Nashville passenger train collides with a freight at Calera. Other victims not expected to die. The wreck caused by the collision near the town. Ward, Garrett involved in a knife fight at Enterprise mill. he fled, police scour nearby belfry retreat but made no arrest.
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Montgomery
Ala
Boesial
J—I. D. Heyes
Louieville
Neahville
Calera
Augusta
Collins
Garrett Ward
Enterprise Mill
Ward
Mill
Hot Politics For Next Year In Georgia Elections
A detailed preview of anticipated campaigns across Georgia with multiple congressmen and counties named as facing or likely opposition. Key figures include James M. Givens, Elijah B. Lewis, W C Adamson, James L. Mayson, L F Livingston, Charles L Bartlett, Gordon Lee, Tom Hell, Thomas W Hardwick, Seaborn Wright, Murphy Candler, and others. The piece outlines possible races for governor, U S senator, state officers, and prison and railroad commissions, noting undecided contests and frontrunners across districts and counties.
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HE. Overstreet
Gereven
Bil Clifton
McIntosh
W. W. Shepard
Laberty
James M. Givens
A! Roddenberry
Thomas County
Elijah B. Lewis
Dudley M. Hughes
W. C. Adamson
E. H. McMichael
Marlow
L. F. Livingston
James L. Mayson
J. KR. Whitley
Douglas
Fulton
Mayson
Livingston
Charles IL. Bartlett
Bartow Willingham
Gordon Lee
Golden
Paulding County
William M Howard
John Shag Willam
Democracy
Hia
Tom Hell
E W Watkins
Gilmer
Thomas W Hardwick
W G. Brantley
Court house remodeled in Jackson County completes work
Jefferson Ga December 21 Special The Jackson County court house remodeling contract of over 25000 dollars is finished The building is modern with water and steam heat multiple new rooms large fireproof vaults for recording officials and about 40 percent more space in the main courtroom The improved structure reflects the county's growth and needs
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Jefferson
Jackson County
Jefferson, Ga
Fire destroys Central of Georgia caboose near Terminal station
A fire consumed the interior of Central of Georgia caboose 31839 after it was moved under the Forsyth street bridge. Brakeman Ben Smith, asleep in the car, had a narrow escape with only a hand cut. Train No 98 from Macon brought the burning car to the bridge. a lantern explosion is suspected as the cause. J E Berry alerted the engine house and a chemical stream contained the blaze. One occupant, Smith, a Negro brakeman, was alone on board.
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Atlanta Fire Department
Central of Georgia
Macon
Forsyth Street
J. E Berry
Negro Smith
New Taxes Take Effect At Start Of Year In State
New tax laws go into effect on the first of the year, adding burdens on insurance, travel and special agents, matrimonial agencies, soda fountains and various dealers. The changes include $25 yearly for certain insurance agents, $10 per company represented for local firms, $100 annually for nuptial services, $50 per traveling agent, and higher levies on pawn brokers, cigarette dealers, auto dealers, and pool and billiard parlors.
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Mable
Insurance Inc
Actor in Real Life Rescues Heroine From Wolf on Stage
Rome Ga December 21 Special During the performance of Daniel Boone at the Rome opera house lead actor Oscar Oshen saved actress Leona Leslie from a wolf during a scene. He thrust his leg between them and was wounded. fellow performer Bob Harria aided and drove the animal back. Oshen’s leg gash was dressed by Drs Hammond and Shaw. audience was startled as the attack appeared real.
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Daniel Boone
Rome Opera House
Oscar Oshen
Bedly Pitten
Nino
Mss
Leona Leslie
Oskes
Bob Harria
Ettrek
Wwolf
Mr. Oshen
Hammond
Shaw
Election prospects loom as candidates line up for primary
An off year election finds three candidates likely to be voted for in the coming primary as Commissioner Merritt prepares to exit. Jere M. Pound will take office January 1 to succeed Merritt and will seek election next year. Senator T. Stead and Gwinnett County official Bagwell were mentioned as possible opponents. In the new Court of Appeals Justice R. B. Russell seeks reelection with no opposition so far. Supreme Court terms expire for Justices Evans and Holden, who will run to succeed themselves, having been appointed previously. Justice Lane was appointed to replace Turner and Justice Holden to replace Coby. Governor's Cup coffee promotion noted amid text.
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State House
General Assembly
United States
Senate
Clay
Murphy Candler
DeKalb County
House
Smith
Messare
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Seaborn Wright
Floyd County
Senator Hardman
Covington
Popol Brown
South Georgia
John C Hart
Wright
Phil Cook
People of
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T. G Hudson
Stevens
Richard Milledge
Matt Crok
Telfair County
Jesse Mercer
Fitzgerald
J. D. Howard
Baldwin County
Fuller B. Callaway
LaGrange
George Hillyer
Atlanta
Jere M. Pound
Merritt
T. Stead
Carroll County
Bagwell
Gwinnett County
Court of Appeals
R. B. Russell
Supreme Court
Baverly D. Evans
Horace N. Holden
Oane
Henry G. Turner
Juatce Holden
Coby
Glover Not Affected By Supreme Court Ruling
Augusta Ga December 21 Special Arthur Glover condemned murderer shows no reaction to news the Supreme Court refused to intervene. He eats well sleeps soundly and chats amiably with his warden. His attorney says two more moves may save him a stay by the governor for lunacy review or a federal habeas corpus petition.
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Supreme Court
Augusta
Arthur Glover
Court of Appeals
A. I. Franklin
Glovers Neck
United States Court
Glover
Court House Bonds Defested in Fitzgerald Election
Fitzgerald Ga December 2 Special At the election for court house bonds yesterday the bonds were defeated by a lack of the required two thirds vote. Consolidated returns show 1,140 votes cast with 761 needed to carry a new election will be called next year.
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Court House
Fitzgerald
Tessonneiere
Georgia state militia reorganizes at Macon meeting
Macon Ga December 21 Special At a morning meeting of state military officers the National Guard Association of Georgia was reorganized and officers for the year named Colonel W A Harris of the Second Georgia regiment was elected president Major J D Dunwoody of Atlanta was named secretary and treasurer Delegates named for the national convention were Major M J Cleary and Adjutant General A J Scott Attendance was limited as distant members left on late trains for home Strong interest in the Georgia division was noted with several Atlanta officers and others present including Adjutant General A J Scott Inspector General William G Obear and General Clifford Anderson Other attendees listed by rank and city including Savannah Atlanta Augusta and additional officers
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Lanier
National Guard Association of Georgia
Georgia
W. A. Harris
J D. Dunwoody
Atlants
M. J. Cleary
A. J. Scott
A. Grayson
Savannah
William G. Obear
Walter A. Harris
Clifford Anderson
Atlanta
E. E H. Pomeroy
M. J. O'Leary
Augusts
W. J. Preston
J. D. Dunwoody
Butler
Btekes
Smith
Duncan
Medical Department
Lindorn
W. {. Starr
C. D. Winn
Polhill Wheeler
Banquet of Merry Makers Hailed in Augusta
Augusta Georgia December 7 special report notes the famous Merry Makers denying funds lay dormant for moons. They decided to hold a reunion banquet last night at the Genesta hotel featuring John.
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Augusta
Genesta Hotel
Sonone We . John
Weather Notes and Odd Civil War Ball Tale
Forecast notes possible rain today with warm temperatures and pleasant conditions. A south Georgia man sawn a log Friday was struck by a ball believed to be Civil War era, taking over forty five years to reach its target.
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