Civil Service Rules To Be Read Before Council Today
The council will read civil service rules for the police department adopted last week. A special committee of five aldermen and officials will refer the rules for consideration. The document outlines entrance exams, residency, age limits, physical and educational tests, and promotion rules. The process emphasizes a written exam, strict eligibility, and adherence to standards for future police appointments.
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Police Department
William Oldknow
Harwell
Hirsch
Ofiknow
Ellis
Patterson
Atlante
Grady Hospital I Ia
al- Ishta
Police- Wen
Oliowa
Entef
Asada
Desree
Mary Tenes
Sermedata
Atlanta
Police Board
Signal Service
City Electrician
Oribeton
Theresa
Comrd of Police
Geners! Council
Polita
Polita Commisioners
Veterans 10 Go Before Council in Atlanta Memorial
Veterans project proposed by Camp Wheeler Confederate Cavalry moves to Atlanta's general council for consideration, with Judge George Hillyer leading the committee to seek funding and a formal invitation to President Roosevelt. A bid to change the memorial date to align with Blue and Gray and a Chamber of Commerce appeal are planned, as organizers outline a provisional program and seek support.
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Wheeler
A. Wheeler
Washington
General Council of
Atlanta
George Hillyer
General Council
T. Hardin Jones
Ban O. Dougherty
Judge Hillyer
Preatant Roosevelt
Hillyer
Lone City
Oflarne
Chamber of Commerce
State House
Blue and the Gray
James W. English
Clement A. Evans
D. O G. Dougherty
J. S. . Holland
J. B Mefeiden
W. C. ‘Fugden
Atate House
Grand Army of the Republic
Memaherw
Mercer dean J F Sellers made AAAS fellow in chemistry
In Macon Georgia Professor J F Sellers dean of Mercer University school of pharmacy is named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He has long taught chemistry at Mercer and presented a paper to the American Chemical Association on College Entrance Requirements in Chemistry. The item also discusses police chief exams and retirement rules for Atlanta officials.
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Macon
J. F. Sellers
School of Pharmacy
Mercer University
American’ S Association For the Advance of Science
Mercer
American Chemical Association
Natunal Scientific
Macon Seeks State Fair Funds and Site in 1907
Macon plans to press for an annual state fair appropriation and to host the fair next season. George A. Smith leads a push at the stockholders meeting to secure legislative support. The meeting also covers officer elections and ties to the state agricultural society.
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George Smith
Raid on Oak Lang avenue craps game ends in twelve arrests
Early Sunday officers raided a Black craps game at a house on Oak Lang avenue, arresting twelve people despite attempts to flee. The discovery was made by Officers Anderson and Starnes on the boat, with Duntn and Gallagher responding to assist. Captain Mayo supervised prisoner transport.
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Oaklang Avenue
Offiicers Anderson
Starnes
Duntn and
Gallagher
Mayo
Double Tracking Panama Road Advances on Isthmus
February 4 dispatch notes rapid progress on the Isthmus double tracking project. Steam shovels are active cutting side embankments as both tracks near completion for duty.
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Panama Road
Panama
Nearly $2,000 Raised for Jewish Institute
Detective H H Bedford faced a rock battle chase as an unknown negro fired twice at him yesterday. Bedford returned fire, five shots, missing. Police and officers searched the area. one man, Charley Hell, was caught. Bedford lives at 144 Lovejoy street.
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H. H. Bedford
Lindsey
Hollcombe
Hulsey
Dorsett
Moon
Bedford
Lovejoy’ Street
Egroes
Velay Strest
Rocka
Charley Hell
Jewish community plans erection of large institute building
A mass meeting at the orthodox synagogue on Pishment avenue and Gilmer street raised about 1700 in cash with more subscriptions and a goal of a 16000 to 20000 dollar institute. The project includes a manual training school for boys a sewing and cooking school for girls a gymnasium and lodge rooms. A subscription committee and several other committees will push the move with rapid action as hundreds of Jewish men and women show strong support.
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Rajeed
Beld
Pishment Avenue
Gilmer Street
X. Dorfen
Meyerovitz
Morris Tachterstein
Morris Lichtenstein
J. Jbaul
J. Hirshovitz
H. Lichtenstein
Dorian
Fight for control of News court fight in Fulton case
A tangled Fulton county suit over 247 shares of News stock pits Colonel Graves against Charles Daniel with Judge Pendleton set to hear preliminary issues on February 12. Cross claims involve ownership, editorial control, and alleged violations of bylaws, with injunctions and contempt motions shaping a sprawling, disputed jurisdiction.
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Atlanta News
Fulton
Pendleton
John Tempie Graves
Charles Daniel
Samuel Spencer
Southern Railway
Mr. Daniel
Bylanva
Daniel
Colonel Gravee
United States
Mena
Colonel Graves
J. W. Engllah
Todk
Sid Mills B. Lang
English
News Corporation
Graves
Miller Lane
Tanielt
Ergiteh
Lane
Colonel English
Pensleton
Connel English
Greves
Enallah
Mills B. Lane
Dia- Taisen
Mr. Lane
Clifford JL. Anderson
Charles Y. Hopkin
Colonel Anderson
Hopkins
John ‘Temple Graves
News
Senate
Fudge Pendleton
Dante
Act 8
Act One
Improved Rail Service Between Atlanta and Alabama/Georgia Towns
The Central of Georgia Railroad announces doubled daily schedules between Atlanta and Lockhart and Florala Alabama and between Atlanta and Fort Gaines Georgia. Trains depart Atlanta at 12 20 a m and 8 00 p m with new frequency and service improvements for the route.
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Lockhart
Florala
Ala
Fort Gaines
Central OF Georgia Ratway
Atlanta
Lock- Hart
Barnesville Blues Prepare For State Inspection
Barnesville Georgia February 4 Special The Barnesville Blues seek the annual inspection by state and federal officers next Wednesday night. J Q Nash named captain and soon to be inducted. First Lieutenant J Bush now in command. The company will receive government issue models for six years of consecutive state service, a noted veteran unit organized before the Civil War.
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Macon
Board of Commissioners
W. Jemison
Ba Artope
W. Singleton
Rosa Daniels
Fort Hawkins
Daughters of the American Revolution
Edgardss
Nathaniel
Barnesville Blues
Pbarmbsville
United States
J. Q. Nash
J. Bush
Averal
Barneeville Blues
Fistere
Evangelists Alexander and Torrey to Visit Atlanta in May
Evangelists Alexander and Torrey plan a May visit to Atlanta under the auspices of the Business Men's Gospel Union. After a three month revival in Philadelphia they will hold a single central meeting, with extended sessions if needed, to reach all residents. Their campaign is eagerly anticipated and follows broad praise from other regions.
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Alexander and
Torrey
Atlanta
Business Men's Gospel Union
Atlanta Evangelical Ministers’ Association
Dr. Torrey
T Iow
Canada
Philadelphia
Wpen
Chapman
Graduates Register to Aid Public Nurses in Atlanta
Qualified nurses in Atlanta form the Association of Graduate Nurses of Atlanta and establish a graduate nurses register at Elkin and Watson Drug Store. Miss Finley and Miss Broadus announce officers and aim to guarantee graduates over uncertified workers. Local physicians support the move to protect the public and ensure trained nurses meet hospital standards amid forthcoming audit laws.
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Nuwes
Atlanta
Association of Graduate Nurses of Atlanta
Eltin & Watson
Finley
Broadus
W. 8
Elkin
Bag Thieves Cause a Chase in Macon Festive Chaos
A lively pursuit at a festival in Macon Georgia ended with Ivey Hil and Tor Wimbush detained after police officer Kirby arrested two suspects from a gang. Over the last month warehouses and factories have seen thefts by African American suspects, with several convictions reported. In Athens, seven year old pianist Beryl Rubinstein wowed at Emory College with a piano recital, as his father Dr Rubinstein plans a broader tour.
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Macon
Specter
Ivey Hil
Tor Wimbush
Offcer Kirby
Gage
Emory Colleges
Axrora
Beryl Rubinstein
Athens
J. E. Dickey
Plano
Dr. Rubinstein
San
Busy Session To Hear Civil Service Rules And Sewers
The regular council session this afternoon will tackle civil service rules for police, two police committee reports on revoking C Baldwin's beer license, and the Orme street sewer project. The sewer bid opening was deferred earlier. fate of the Orme street sewer hinges on today’s council action.
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Board of Polles
Police Committee
Sewer
Orme Atreek
Police Board
Lcense
C. Baldwin
Merlette Street
Oldknow
Roberts
Key Council
Orme Street
West Peachtree Street
Marietts Street
Courch
New Sleeping Car Line Between Atlanta and Memphis Opens
Seaboard Air Line introduces through sleeping car service Birmingham to Memphis via the Frisco System. Train No. 33 will depart Atlanta at 3 55 p m daily January 31 with Memphis arrivals at 7 55 a m and return from Memphis at 8 45 p m to Atlanta 11 46 a m. Reservations via City Ticket Office 116 Peach Tree St or Union Depot. W E Omaristian Asst Gen Passenger Agent.
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Atlanta
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Birmingham
Memphis
Frisco
Peachtree &T
Union Depot
W. E. Omaristian
May Be Warm Struggle In Savannah Politics
Savannah politics show signs of a heated battle as Mayor Herman Myera faces possible opposition after three terms. W W Osborne leads the Citizens Club faction and Greana and Gaynor are under campaign defense. Mayhew Cunningham is tipped for leadership of the opposition with two allied groups forming the Peoples League and the Democratic of Chatham county.
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Savannah
Herman Myera
Citizens Club
W. W. Osborne
Inn
Greana
Gaynor
Mayhew Cunningham
The
Peoples League
Democratic
Chatham County
Schooner Maggie Hart Reported Aground at Matters Inlet
A schooner named Maggie Hart ran aground at Matters Inlet on Friday. The vessel remained a nautical concern as a tug Keacie assisted and towed toward harbor for inspection and possible salvage.
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Maggie Hart
Fermiacy
Mag
Matters Inlet
Keacie
Procerted
Hortoik
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Maier & Berkele
Ers
Sellars
Fair Association
C. E. Browz
Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon Fair Association
George A. Smith
State Agricultural Society
Lanter
Mary Winn
Mary Bohman Winn
Christan
Forsyth Road
Bolingbroke
J. G. Harrison
Crow
Lizzie Crow
W. R. Hardin
Vineville
W. B Carlton
Montgomery
C. C. Caltes
Mozizy
Mozley
Jewish Institute
Zines
Lattex
Negro
Apenta
BuDapest
Hungary
Natrona
the Apollinaris CO
London
Gospel Union
Council
Seaboard Air Line
Ghordia
Bank of the People
Neal Bane
Ceshiee
Caldwell
F Manry
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