Mayor and Council Besieged Over Whisky Regulation
A lay reader's letter blasts the White County council for reversing on whisky licenses. The writer accuses the mayor and council of bowing to whisky interests, pledging a prohibition election and urging pressure on the Anti-Saloon League. The piece condemns past votes, demands a countywide vote, and calls for strong civic action to support high license and stricter regulation.
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Goms
Cotta
Whisky New
Atlanta
Licenas
Wey
Vhey
Fulton County
Lat Avery
Lowndes
Plumbing fixtures stolen by burglars as Xmas gift
An Atlanta firm reports Christmas thefts of plumbing fixtures from a residence. Thieves made off with lead pipes and other items during the late night hours, leaving owners anxious and seeking recovery. Local authorities are investigating the puzzling break in.
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Atlanta
Snptet
Frat Delegates Arrive for Sigma Alpha Epsilon Convention
Delegates from New York Washington Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Michigan Indiana and Windam arrive for the four day Sigma Alpha Epsilon convention in Atlanta. An opening session at 9 am in the Piedmont hall kicks off festivities with business meetings social events and an anniversary dance at the New Kimball.
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Sigma Alpha Epsrson
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Piedmont
Winltors
Cincinnati
Chicago
Michigan
Indiana
Atlanta
Auanta
Convetion Daily News
Wim Kearnan Dart
New Orleans
Garrard Haynes
Charles Strong
Vuamesa
Macon to witness church wedding of Miss Ernest and Mr Brown
In Macon on December 2 a church wedding will unite Miss Violence Latocne Ernest and Mr Charles Edward Brown at Tattnall Square Chapel. The ceremony at 10 20 am will be conducted by W H Sleage with Miss Ernest and Mr Brown named as central couple. Attendants include Mrs George Maynara, Miss Jute Ernest, and J Tom Dent among others. The couple will honeymoon along the east coast of Florida.
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Browh-Ernest
Macon
George Maynara
Guyton
Ernest
Sliss Jute Ernest
W. A. Thompson
Af Con
Estanu
Mesers
J. Tom Dent
James J. Brown
Brown
Viking
Mercer
Macan
Mercer'a Board of Trusteea
Penu
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Daytona
Morida
Fire destroys Bethel college boarding house in Cuthbert
Fire at the Gamble home on Randolph Street in Cuthbert destroyed the Bethel college boarding house on Saturday. The blaze was discovered with the building well in flames and a strong north wind hampering efforts. LD and J M Martin saved their belongings. the public school building nearby was threatened.
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Cuthbert
Gamble
Randolph Street
Bethel College
J. M. Martin
Will Forecast Police Shake Up In April Election
Mayor-elect Joyner faces decisions on police committee chair and civil service stance. Predictions swirl about which council member will lead the committee and how the next police board will shape Chief Jennings’s fate. Choices on civil service could signal a coming shake up in the police department.
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Joyner
Henry Jennings
Counci
Ulu the Mazur
Majur Joyner
Pulla
Zervica
Jennings
Ubout
Pomeroy
Chorewood
Peters
Roberta
Muxor
Police Committee
Dace
Police Department
Georgia railroad offers Birmingham trip fare for conference
Birmingham and return account Annual Conference Southern Cotton Association. Georgia railroad will offer round trip tickets from all points to Birmingham and back at one first class fare plus 25 cents. Tickets on sale January 5 and 16, 1907, limit January 22, for more information contact any Heket agent or GG MeMILEG, 4A. G. Jackson, Augusta, Ga.
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Georgia Railroad
Birmingham
G. Jackson
A. Augusta
Plea for Negro Orphans At Carrie Steel Home Christmas Aid
Rev H H Proctor appeals to the public to aid the Carrie Steel Orphanage on Main Street. Thirty four children aged two to fifteen require clothing bedding shoes and a Christmas dinner. A wagon mule and even a cow are requested to help daily care and meal service. Individuals should contact the matron at once.
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H. H. Proctor
Carrie Stesle
Carrie Steel
E. H. Proctor
Colored Cones Regaiional Church
Carrie Steel Orphenngs
Dant Fair Street
Dr Millard to Speak at Western Louisiana Conference
Dr Junius W Millard pastor of Ponce de Leon Avenue Baptist Church will speak at the Western Louisiana conference opening in Ruston Reston La December 28. Other speakers include C B Cooper J L Murray J B McCullon Bishop Seth Ward Hummo Webbs N LaFlame TL C Hart and J W Millard. The event lasts several days in Ruston La.
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Atlanta
Ruston
Western Louisiana
Junius W. Millard
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Millard
Cooper
New York
J. L. Murray
Valunteer Movement
McCullosn
Nashville
Seth Ward
Texan
Humo Webbs
Kansas City
LaFlame
J. W. Miliary
Avanta
C. Hart
Mobile
Reston
COLLIER MAKES ANNUAL REPORT ON PUBLIC WORKS
City official Henry L. Collier surveys year’s sidewalk and sewer work. He urges unified city control of grading and curb work, warns contractors overpricing, and pushes more concrete sewers and machine cleaning to curb root and odor problems. He notes budget needs for new chert and macadam and laments breaks in water mains while highlighting improved damage claims.
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Commissioner of Public Works
Alwass
Henry L
Department of Pubiic
Commissioner of Publica Works
Arnam
Washington Street
Beteen Love
Tass
Lees
Areys
James le Mayser
Bob
Pawnbroker Shot After Suspected Theft Attempt
Hugo Huguwakic owner of Standard Loan Company on Decatur Street dodged a fatal pistol assault Saturday night when Fred Evans drew a 44 caliber revolver and threatened the pawnbroker. Abe Rogowskie intervened to save Evans who reportedly had been casing the shop for days, stealing coats and other goods prior to presenting a cheap overcoat for two dollars. A detective was summoned as the tension rose and a 44 caliber Smith and Wesson was brandished during the confrontation.
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S. al. Huguwakic
Standard Loap Company
Decatur Street
Fred Evans
Attas Raph Binh
Abe Rogowskie
Evans
Soa
Stagowshir
Tim
Smuth & Wesaun
Robbery Interruption Ends in Police Barracks Takeover
Detectives Dayne and Staines responded to a reported incident as a broker wrestled with a Black man over a firearm. Abe Megowekle intervened, shielding the cartridge with his finger and seizing the weapon, securing the scene until officers arrived at the Lands of Evans police barracks.
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Aguas Rogewakesa
Abe Megowekle
Silver service presented to W M Turner
W M Turner, long trusted by The Constitution staff, was honoured with a holiday gift from fellow employees in appreciation of his service. The gift, a handsome silver piece, was presented after his years of guiding the press room and earned him wide esteem among colleagues.
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W. M. Turner
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Constitution
Wiver Reeves
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