Police Committee Pushes Police Board Reform in Atlanta
The council debate centers on a reform package for the police board. The Warren ordinance would bar reelection of police commissioners and lay out terms, with new appointments to follow. A key resolution asks to delay action until the next general assembly, while resignations and signed agreements among commissioners unfold amid political maneuvering.
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Board of Police Commissioners
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Recorders Court
Amos Fox
General Assembly
Bony
George E Johnson
Amos Box
Tamayer
General Council
Hhese
Emith
Uute
Tigard
Police Board
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Johnson II
Olive
Joms
Brotherton Johnson
Day
Pax
English
Jane
Johnson
C Winn
Board of
Po-Lae
Cis of Atlanta
Thamenlyes
Woo Jones
George £ Johnson
Sormissioners
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Board of Police Commissoners
Reform row in council over police board scandal actions
Amid heated debate Councilmen wrestle with whether to discard the police board reforms or push legislature action. Winn defends the committee, Hynde cites resignations, and Johnson and Fox offer resignations amid calls to end partisan influence and settle the Johnson-Fox dispute.
Nose Blown Off By Curiosity in Athens
On February 2 in Athens a torpedo found by David Miller a Black man, was attempted to be opened with a knife then pounded with an ax. The first blow exploded the device, blowing off the end of his nose and burying itself in his head. He bled severely and, with medical aid delayed, faced possible loss of an eye.
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Athens
David Miller
Warren
Fallows
Aves—Aidermen
Plores
Woodward Terry Tongina Girardeau
Toman
Harwell Terrell Winn
Hynis Holland Beek Turner Styron Breitenbacher
Key Ant Smith
Mayor seeks park board action to cut zoo feed costs
Communication from Mayor Howell requests park commissioners study and act on reducing animal feeding costs at Grant Park Zoo by feeding condemned meats instead of purchased meat. The message, read yesterday, was referred to parks and health officials for consideration and possible funding ideas.
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Howell
Grant Park Zoo
Steve Pastell
Atelanta
Halth
Howe
Lasseur
Lealth
Park Geminisjonees
Evan P How
Atlanta Council Hosts National Public Buildings Committee
Mayor Howell reports the national committee on public buildings and grounds will pass through Atlanta en route to New Orleans. The council approves a $100 entertainment appropriation and plans a reception to showcase Atlanta’s post office and public building needs during their stopover.
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National Committee On Public Buildings
Atlanta
New Orleans
Howell
Woodward
Beck
Wea
General Council
City
Thinta Ga
James R. Gray
Washington
Congress Committee On
Erhar
Kohl
Evan P Howell
Building Permits Surge in January Figures Record 209 issued
January permits reached 209 for buildings with an estimated value of 109450. The month shows continued growth over January 1992 when 279 permits were issued for 459638 dollars in government receipts and 268243 in expenditures, leaving a surplus. The most valuable project was Oscar Pappenheimer’s residence valued at about 1000.
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Ancreas
Oscar Pappenheimer
Warren ordinance sparks council clash over reform timing
The council debated an ordinance tied to resignations and reform, with Alderman Longine opposing immediate legislature action and others arguing the council should act now. The vote split along factions, Warren’s substitute withdrawn, and referrals sent to committee as the matter continued.
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Longine
Lantain Imelsh
Iatherton
Rommuatte
Aldeman Gharden
Warren
Sam
W Woodwarf
Pow
Johnson
Gnglisa
Brotherton
Iman Warren
Trren
Finznee
Alermin Longino
Judge Emory Speer Endorsed For United States Court Of Appeals
A unanimous resolution endorses Judge Emory Speer for the position as justice of the United States court of appeals. The document asks the president to consider Speer, praising his wisdom and fitness and noting his long service in Georgia. It also mentions possible vacancies on the circuit court benches and references Judge Motormen's resignation.
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Cornel
Emory Spear
Eirect Court of Appeals
United States
Councilan Court Land
Circuit Court
Crcuit
Ap Pels
Emory Speer
Speerag
Court of Appeals
Georgia
Atants
Eament Genrman
Elrentt Court of Appeals
In the Courts and Transfers Spark Amid Court Docket
A busy court session led by Judge A E Calhoun tackled criminal cases including a bicycle theft tied to two indictments and a flood of petty charges. Judge Lumpkin delayed a ruling on a lease injunction, vowed a Florida fishing rest, and registrars A L Holbrook and William M. Scott were reappointed. Applications for two charters surfaced for the Southern Historical Association and the American Free Aid Society. Property transfers opened February with deeds involving Maxwell Berry, the Healy Real Estate Company, and George W. Scott Investment Company, among others.
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A E Calhoun
Yen Brandes
Tf Lumpkin
Snook & Austin
Steiner & Emery
Bird
Bulding
Supreme Court
Ther
John L Hopkins & Sons
Russer & Brandon
King & Spinding
Arnold Broyles
Superior Court
SA Brant J L DaGhe
M E Phelps
Southern Historical Association
Vna
Principa
Atlanta
American Free Aid Society
Jessie West
W M Farley James Daniel W
Bailey
JF Donehoo
Frank Treadwell
Isaac Kemp
David Davis
Willam Williams
Fulton County
James Nix
DeKalb
W A. Sims
Alex Dittier
Maxwell R. Berry
Healy Real Estate Company
Marietta
George W. Scott Insstment Company
Hugh Tinmap
Stubborn cold relief claimed by Scott's Emulsion
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a cure for persistent cold or bronchitis. It promises quicker relief than cough medicines, noting soothing effects on the throat and bronchial tubes and urging readers to send for the product from Scott & Bowne, chemists, at 409 Pearl Street.
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Scott
Routine Council Meeting Delays and City Ordinances Adopted
The council had a lengthy session from 2 to 7 PM with routine business and debate on a Lester Einnare Company proposal for a combined electric lighting and garbage destroying plant. An ordinance to prevent bid collusion and an electric lines ordinance were adopted. introductions on aspirating projects for Peachtree and Peters streets were read, with next readings. A water works land option extension was approved with a $50 payment, and the option price adjusted to include $3559.
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Lester Einnare Company
Council
Committee On
Stephens
Theron Ho Rice
Central Presbyterian Church
R OQ
Douglas
Harwell
Howell
Warren
Peachtree Street
File Street
Peters Street
Walker Street
Park Street
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Property transfer ledger entries on Cherokee and related streets
A long list of conveyances and deeds including Warranty Deeds, Loan Deeds, and Quit Claim Deeds across Decatur South Side, Cherokee Avenue, Irwin Street, Marietta Street, Jackson Street, and adjacent blocks. Notable items include transfers to Randall Bros, Mrs Turner, and various owners with prices from 230 to 5000 dollars, plus railroad right of way and cemetery lots.
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Decatur Street
Decatur
John Faith
Georgia Railroad
Randall Bros
George W Scott Investment Company
John Grant
5S E Turner
Cherokes Avenue
Bryan Street
Will Turner
Tibernian Savings Building and Loan Association
Cherokee Avenue
Murphy
Williams
Irwin Street
Howell Street
Healy Real Estate Compan
Berry
Marietta Street
Walter Tollrsan
Annie V Benjamin
Southern Banking and Trase Company
Wes
North Boulevard
North Avenue
Sid
J B Crawford
Larkin Hamilton
Biggers Street
Gullatt Street
Terry Stovall
M M McLelan
Savannah Street
Corm
Nancy
Inman Park
Joel Hurt
James A Anderson
Harris Wiliams
Osborne
George Johnson
Samuel D Hewlett
Hillara
Forest Avenue
Guaranty and Trust Company
Georgia Avenue
Garibaldi Street
Ogden Armour
Southern Railway Company
Cold Storage Company
Belt
Dunc Gon
Edgar M Kilby
Millen
Robinson
van Winkle Street
Marcellus VE Andereson
Mra
Jesse Mi Cunningham
Woolen Rags Carbonized for Wool Extract Co Opens
The Atlanta Wool Extract Co announces installation of a modern dry carbonizing plant and offers carbonized dusted wool rags in grades from worsteds to serge and merino. They sell in paper lined pressed bales and invite sample orders, operating via Khopitn Iron Co with offices at 1 to 17 Grant Street and paying top prices for tags.
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Atlanta Wool Extract Co
Khopitn Iron Company
Grant Street
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