Broughton Enters Georgia State Treasurer Race
Colonel W A Broughton of Morgan declares candidacy for state treasurer as Captain R E Park of Bibb enters the contest. Broughton, a former Farmers Alliance treasurer and Madison mayor, emphasizes his farm leadership, education, and record in the state senate and military support while Park runs a competing campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Speer
Www. A Broughton
Morgan
BR. E. Park
Bibb
Broughton
Kimball
Georgia
W. A. Broughton
Speer
Hig
Hayes
Morgan County
Colonel Broughton
Newton County
Morgen
State Uiversity
Farmers’ Alliance
Populsta
Democratic Party
State Senate
Military of
Madison
Isa
People of
Tai
Tenate
Eorgia
R. E. Park
Hag
New Stock of Stylish Canes at Maier & Berkeley Jewelers
A local jeweler Maier and Berkeley announces new stock of stylish canes and up to date umbrellas. The shop promotes affordable accessories and highlights its specialty in fashionable cane designs for customers seeking quality and novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maier & Berkele
Northen Urged to Run for Mayor in Atlanta
Former Governor W. J. Northen is strongly mentioned as a probable candidate for mayor of Atlanta. Business leaders indicate their endorsement, while Mims and Blackburn remain undecided. Major Mims surveys the field and reads Richard Carvel as the contest unfolds.
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Mims
Richard Carvel
W. J. Northen
Atlanta
County Board Acts on Roads and Police Roles
At a long regular meeting the county board elected inspectors of roads and bridges, heard a reconsideration of Dr Bizzell’s resignation as county physician, and discussed road work and tax collections. The session ran over four hours with debates on railway extension timing and dual office legality.
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Board of County Commissioners
B. W. Blazer
James A. Anderson
Ilegal
Bizzell
Theatti
Forrest Adair
A. Q. Turner
W. A. Wright
J. W. Cook
George Mathieson
J. L. Heard
W. H. Cheshire
George Hamilton
J. C. Oliver
Charles H. Hellin
J. W. Poole
J. W. Chambers
Charles Connolly
Frank Golden
T. A. Hammond
Atlanta and Roswell Railway and Power Company
Atlanta
Walter Brown
Roswell
W. D. Ellis
Board of Stationary Engineer Examiners
King
H. C. Leonard
N. H. Cheshire
Messrs. Burdett
Powers
Oak Grove
Manning Abernathy
A. A. Acree
Dr. Bizzell
Clerk Wood
Anderson
Adair and
Brown
Campaign Underway in State Treasurer Race
The article notes preparations for an active campaign for the treasurership with Captain Park and Colonel Broughton as strong farming figures in their state sections. The contest between the two is now in earnest and will attract statewide attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Park
Colonel Broughton
Remarkable Fire Kills Mule at Myrtle and Inman Corner
A stable fire in the early hours destroyed the structure at Myrtle and Inman avenues. The mule perished after being found alive, scorched and standing in the street. A young man attempted to kill the animal with a pistol and ax, but the mule finally died after blows needed. Owner Frank Lovejoy, a drayman, identified the beast.
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Myrtle and
Inman Avenues
Frank Lovejoy
Grain-O Grain-O1 health drink marketed as coffee substitute
A Grain-O advertisement touts Grain-O as a pure grain health drink aiding digestion and nerves. It claims to be a non stimulant health builder suitable for children and adults, selling through grocers at about a quarter the price of coffee.
Engineer Ray Expected to Testify in Georgia Case Today
Information from a reliable source says Engineer Ray, facing three contempt attachments for defying Commissioner Mark J. McCord, may appear in Catoosa superior court today for the Vaughan versus Western and Atlantic Rail road suit. If he fails to testify or the case is continued, arrest is likely when he returns to Atlanta. Sheriff Nelmé and a bailiff searched for Ray Tuesday night and Wednesday morning without success.
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Catoosa County
Sheriff's Office
Ray
Mark J. McCord
Catoosa Superior Court
George W. Vaughan
Western and Atlantic Raila Company
Atlanta
McCord
J. Wi Nelmé
Northen urged to enter Atlanta mayoral race
The piece reports that business leaders circulate a petition urging ex governor W J Northen to enter the Atlanta mayoral race. Northen has not decided, while supporters claim strong backing among substantial citizens will come if he runs. J C Carter writes that Northen would brighten Atlanta’s business climate. Major Mims undecided, Blackburn unnamed. both claim they will run only if a majority of leading citizens favor them.
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Ferstood
Atlanta
Northen
J. C. Carter
Constitution
W. J. Northen
J. C. Cartel
Mims
Livingston Mims
Richard Carvel
the Constitution
Blackburn
B. M. Blackburn
Perial Agne
Daignin
Public Meeting Deliberates on Telegraph Proposals and Grand Jury Presentments
The meeting settled a telegraph and telephone service proposition from Southern Bell and discussed care in grand jury presentments. Commissioner Adair criticized public officials for negligence and urged greater attention to grand jury recommendations. The Fulton grand jury report cited a DeKalb county road committee finding in a past inspection.
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Ang Able
Southern Bell ‘Telaphons
and Telegraph Company
Ths
John W. Rutherford
Atlanta Standard Telephone Company
Adair
Committee On Public Buildings
Fulton Grand Jury Road Committee
DeKalb County
DeKalb
Grand jury misreads jail and road plans in Atlanta county notes
A county grand jury report attacking jail conditions and road projects is countered, noting jail plumbing and sewer work are top quality and that a bridge and paving projects were already completed. The county forms a police road and bridge inspector force, with thirteen inspectors led by a chief, each funded per month plus horse care costs.
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Fulton Commissioners
Wae
Atlanta
Covnty
Commissionera
Brown
Sawtell Avenue
H. E. W. Palmer
Roada End
Shaill
Catarrh of the kidneys cited by veterans and others
Letters from John Vance of Ohio and others recount kidney trouble and Brights disease improved by Pe runa and Man a lin. Testimonies claim rapid relief, urging early use of Peruna to prevent chronic kidney disease. Free catarrh book offered by Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus Ohio.
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Peru-nea
C.K. Cosby
Vale Mills
Giles County
Tenn
Man-a-lin
Ernst Knobloch
Gallitzin
Bright
Rs. L. C. Baunders
Haynes Street
Atlanta
Peruna Drug Mfg. Co
Columbus
Ohio
Inspectors of Roads and Bridges Appointed and Paid
The county board adopts a report on road and bridge inspectors. Pay for the chief and twelve inspectors is set, with horses feed money. The force will work twelve hours and alternate shifts, with the chief’s salary fixed and the board adjourns after allocating funds.
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E. W. Palmer
Adair
Brown
A. Q. Turner
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John Vance
Company Seventy-first Ohio Infantry
Fourth Army Corps
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Hartman
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