City Court Rights Debate Triggers Atlanta Bar Action
A seven member Atlanta Bar Association committee was formed to argue the Supreme Court’s authority over city court writs of error. Alex C. King was elected chairman. The court set oral arguments for Monday February 7, with three committee members to present, while a later meeting is planned at King & Spalding to collect briefs by next Wednesday.
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Atlanta Bar Association
Supreme Court
Alex C. King
Luther Rosser
E. K. Black
Hoke Smith
P. HH. Brewster
Reuben Arnold
Charles T. Hopkins
Colonil
Benjamin F. Abbott
Association
Phil
H C Pesples
Hopkins
Burton Smith
King & Spalding
Empire Building
Afex C. King
Atlanta
Bar Association Committee
Atigata
Atlanta Tine Association
Municipal restaurants for workers urged by city experts
The New York Times reports renewed calls for city run eateries for working people. Rev W S Rainsford of St George church backs the idea, saying municipal restaurants would provide wholesome meals at affordable prices and could become a revenue source for the city. He recalls the discussion from twelve years prior and expects the plan to become a reality.
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Rainsford
New York Times
George Church
Broad and Mowatt Fight to Draw at Elnois Club
Whicamoremues from Cleveland and Young Mowatt of Chicago battled evenly with clever exchanges, the bout ending in a draw as neither gained a clear edge. Hughes McGovern celebrated his debut with a decision over Dusty Miller in a 115-pound bout, while Russtil of Minnesota defeated Walter Johnson of Philadelphia in a separate heavyweight match.
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Whicamoremues
She Broad
Cleveland
Young Mowatt
Chicago
Faust
Elnois Athletic Club
Hughes McGovern
Terry
Dusty” Miller
Id Russtil
Minnesota
Walter Johnson
Philadelphia
Right Hand Bias Wears Out Street Cars
Kansas City Journal notes cars wear on the right side first due to right handed majority. An expert in traction mechanics explains riders prefer right seats and straps, filling right-hand areas before left. Conductors confirm right-side seats more crowded, increasing wear on that side over time.
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Kansas City Journal
Amy Conductor
Ito
Dover Sarore
Terrell Opens Campaign Tour in Canton Speech
Terrell travels to Canton to launch his gubernatorial campaign with his first major stump speech since announcing. He plans to amplify his platform, meet supporters in Cherokee and nearby counties, and speak at the court house around noon before returning to town. He also schedules visits to Murray, Tater, and Houston counties next week as part of a broader tour.
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Cherokee
Court House
Terrel
Murray County
Houston
Dooly County
Dooly Ard
Terrell
Ric
Estill
Puulaset
J. H. Estill
Pulaski County
Pope Brown
Pulaski
Cochran
Fstill
Debraars
Colonef
Maul
Savannah
Putasht
Golps
Terrell County
Senate
House
Randolph
Gray
Dawson
W.C. Kendrick
M. C. Edwards Jr
Fisher
A. Chin
Harrie
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Oxford
Rainey
Unis
Manufacturers Seek Site for Atlanta Goods Exhibition
The Ate Tantu Manufacturers' Association committee met with the chamber of commerce to locate a suitable building for the April exhibition of Atlanta goods. Proposals included a four story building at Pryor and Decatur, the old Moore and Marsh Building, and a three story site on the old Capitol Street lot near the post office. After reviewing offers the committee adjourned to obtain supplementary proposals and plans another meeting early next week to decide and report to the general committee. The panel emphasizes a well lighted space with ample floor area at a reasonable price and regards vacancy as a serious factor for the factory solution.
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Ate Tantu Manufacturers’ Association
Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
Samuel Jones
Harman
JR DT
Conley
Lews Gholstin
Draner
Pryor and
Decatur Streets
Eimbartions
Moore & Marsh
John & Owens
Equitable Loan and Security Company
Capitol Stary
Forsth and
Marietta
Coma Fay
Duttles
Supwith
Timitter
Briieves
About Olives How They Grow Seasick on the Voyage to This Country
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports that many imported olives suffer seasickness due to ship motion which alters brine strength. Two chemists at the dock inspect arrivals, washing and recuring seasick olives. Spain supplies 69–70 percent of imports, with English and French varieties discussed. prices rose earlier amid crop shortages, and duties differ by packaging.
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New York
New York City
United States
France
England
Seville
Spain
Board of Health Holds Brief Session in Absence of Key Members
Absences of President Dr Jarnagin and Dr Ren ton led to a short meeting. Dr E H Richardson was elected pro tempore president. Minutes and sanitary report were read but adjournment followed. The city attorney questioned the board's authority to create a clerkship and outside work for the health officer. Lennox Thornton has served as clerk for two weeks. Future consideration includes weekly salaries for flushers and six sanitary districts supervised by two mounted inspectors.
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W. C. Jarnagin
F. Renton
Board of Health
E. H. Richardson
Sanitary de Sarment
Wheeler Mangum
Jarnagin
Benson
Kennelly
Lennox Thornton
Alderman Pierce
Dust Clouds Behind Forts Save Washington in Civil War Tale
Washington Star recounts a Veteran Reserve Corps ruse that misled Confederate General Early. A small group of about one hundred soldiers stirred dust between Fort Stevens and Fort Slocum to simulate a larger force, convincing the enemy reinforcements were needed and delaying their advance on the capital.
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Early
Washington Star
Washinton City
Veterans’ Reserve Corps
Fort Levens
Northern Virginia
Marty
Washington
Veteran Reserve Corps
Fort Stevens
Fort Slocum
From Christianity to Paganism Smyrna Amathela Convert
An elderly Athenian professor retired on a pension has shifted from Christianity to pagan worship. He has converted a room into a temple with two statues of Juno and Mercury, prays before them, and occasionally offers sacrifices. Relatives blame mental derangement, now under medical care.
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Smyrna Amathela
Sam Small
Atlanta Concttiarion
Stanton
Viaduct Plan Moves Forward in City Council Meeting
City officials push for a Peters Street crossing viaduct with $25,000 of a $59,000 street railway settlement set aside. Railroads will cover remaining costs. Alderman Woodward chairs the committee and calls a Wednesday meeting with railroad presidents to secure authority for the project.
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Peters Street
James G. Woodward
Woodward
Egan
Central of Georgia Railroad Company
Spencer
Southern
H. M. Atkinson
Atlanta
Wounen
James L. Key
J. E. Harweh
Woman Convicted by Train Arrival Robbery in Atlanta
Carne Brown, a 27 year old Black woman, was arrested on a Southern train from Macon after a Macon man requested her detention. She, with another elder woman, allegedly relieved a Black preacher of $120 belonging to a society. Evans then traveled to Munoth to deposit the money, but disappeared with the Brown woman.
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Carrie Brown
Macon
Gomes
Atlanta
Carne Brown
Cher Boigeniilet
Edler
Nama
Evans
Crawford County
Munoth
Artistic Forgeries and The Law Protecting Artists
A London Mail report on forgery of artworks and artist signatures. Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema criticizes copyright laws as failing to shield artists while protecting buyers. Salomon notes thousands of copies exist across Europe. London dealers acknowledge need for legal reform to guard painters.
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London Mail
Shiney Cooper
R.A
Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Lord Thring
J. Salomon
Corets
London
Messrs. Apnew
Band Street
le Alma-Tadema
Messrs. Graves
Fall Mall
France
Dangers of War Relics Warned By Home Secretary
London dispatch warns of lethal risk from war relics such as unexploded shells and quick firing cartridges. The home secretary urges owners to dispose of explosives safely, noting illegal possession under the Explosives Act and penalties for mishandling. Guidance includes sinking shells in deep water or burying them where they cannot be excavated.
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London Globe
South Africa
Home Secretary
Kia
Inclement weather postpones Battle Hill meeting
Short Items Concerning Men and Public Affairs reports inclement weather delays a Battle Hill gathering. It notes a car incident with a hen under a seat on an Atlanta Railway and Power Company car and lists multiple local items including a man deemed insane after cigarette use, a Spartanburg Doctor’s death, a child’s pneumonia death, bloodhounds bound for Jackson, Miss., and various city notices.
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Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Will Finch
John R. Wilkinson
Finch
Spot the Story of an Attack and 135 Repulse
Jacob T Keller of Girard Kansas a Civil War veteran recounts adventures to a reporter. He recalls a hip strain later worsened by rheumatism and treatment with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People which he credits with easing pain improving mobility and restoring kidney function. The article highlights medical claims and historical notes alongside local civil notices and city damage disputes.
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Jacob T. Keller
Girard
Kans
Indiana
Wilams
Wihbame
St. Vitus
Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Sciences
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