Woodward Signs Roughly Fifty Thousand in Vouchers
Mayor James G. Woodward signed warrants totaling about 50 000 to pay city salaries and expenses, saying he intends to sign more as the comptroller sends them. The tax office and finance figures show realty assessments up, with potential extra funds beyond the income sheet, and debate over using a portion for public works and regrading projects.
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James G. Woodward
Comptroller's Department
Treasury
Woodward
Comptroller
John H. Goldsmith
Beauchamp
Finance Committee
Ravenus
Wright
Finance sheet sparks row over Whitehall and Spring streets
Chairman Humphrey claimed promises to fund Whitehall and sidewalk inspectors with 8000 and 2400 respectively, while the finance committee faced minority opposition over the 5000 for Spring street. Members warned changes may remove Spring street money if council yields. Humphrey said tax impacts were unclear but the June sheet could absorb up to 330,000.
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Humphrey
Whitehall
Finance Committee
Whitehall Street
Spring Street
Wilson and McReynolds Confer on Trusts Policy
Washington February 18 President Wilson and Attorney General McReynolds spent two hours at the White House on trust bills pending before Congress. They discussed principles for reform while keeping small firms free from restraint. They favor a reformed Interstate Commerce Commission as a tool, with limited power and simple legal machinery.
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Washington
Wilson
McRernolds
White House
Congress
Reid
Interstate Trade Commission
Vanderbilt Mansion Destroyed by Fire in Jericho Hills
Jericho Long Yeland February 18 The new country home of Mrs William K Vanderbilt Jr on Jericho Hills was destroyed by fire today Loss estimated at 175000 for the building and 40000 for furnishings The house completed just before Christmas and furnished about ten days ago Mrs Vanderbilt prepared to host a winter party for friends but roads were blocked by deep snow hindering response Fire believed caused by an overheated furnace
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Jericho
Long Yeland
Wiliam K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Jericho Hills
Westbury
Hicksville
Vanderbilt Place
OBrien Re-Elected Leader Vacates Cork Seat
Cork Ireland February 18 William OBrien leader of the independent Irish nationalists was today re elected unopposed and member of parliament for Corkelty He resigned because of a recent speech by Augustine Roche a nationalist member who declared that the independent leader had lost his hold on Cork OBrien accepted the challenge and immediately vacated his seat.
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Cork
Ireland
William O'Brien
Corkelty
Augustine Roche
O'Brien
Hie
Fiddlers Convention in Atlanta Draws Crowds and Stars
The Old Time Fiddlers Convention at the Auditorium Armory drew near 2000 people with 50 contestants and bands like the Limp Ebony Orchestra. Judges praised performers from Ben Day to Rosa Begley as the event, ending Saturday, supports the Daughters of the Confederacy.
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Ben Day
Carteraville
R. M. Stanley
Dacula
Atlanta
Big Neme Bextor
Lick
Jim Garner
Bill Hudson
John Carson
Carson
Magele
Rosa Begley
Cumming
Deacon Ludwig
Cobb County
Daughters of the Confederacy
Plaza plan outlines park over railroad in Atlanta
Engineer C. E. Kauffmann unveiled proposed plaza improvements at the Carnegie Library. The plan envisions a 1,383 foot long concrete plaza from Forsyth to Washington with a central public park over railroad tracks, 280 190 square feet in area, and cost estimates around 1 719 000. The design includes drives on north and south fronts, 20 foot wide, 10 foot sidewalks, terraces, gravel walks, and fountains at ends."}
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C. E. Kauffmann
Union Depot
City Department of Construction
Carnegie Library
Forsyth
Washington Street
Union
Kauffmann
Atlanta
Wilmer J. Moore
John W. Grant
Mr. Bleckley
R. M. Clayton
Former Queen Liliuokalani Returns to Old Palace
Honolulu February 18 Former Queen Liliuokalani entered the old palace yesterday for the first time since her government was overthrown twenty years ago. The building now serves as the territory capitol. In front 12 000 persons joined a dance marking the opening of a weeklong carnival. She wiped tears at times but expressed joy over Hawaii's prosperity.
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Honolulu
Liliuokalani
Hawalt
Kindel Announces Denver Candidacy Against Thomas
Representative George J. Kindel of Denver Colorado announces his bid to succeed Senator Thomas. He plans to campaign in Colorado primaries next summer focusing on transportation rates and commercial equality for Denver and Colorado.
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Kindel
Thomas
Washington
George J. Kindel
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Religious Enthusiasts Attacked in Indiana Court
In Wenton Indiana on February 18 four religious enthusiasts were attacked after guilty verdicts and $100 fines for attempting to exorcise two boys. Raymond and Cameron Richardson testified of bruises from a prior church beating by holiness followers. Sheriff Pippin and deputies intervened to rescue prisoners Rev David Pu yens and others including Frank Cummins Cameron Cummings and Emma Van Trees. The incident followed the trial and a second outbreak at its end.
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Wenton
Sim
Raymond
Cameron Richardson
David Puyens
Holiness
Pippin
Mr. Lyons
Frank Cummns
Cameron Cumming
Emma van Trees
Watchman Gave Life Protecting Bosses’ Goods
Lehman, night watchman at a Brooklyn coal yard, died after being badly beaten by burglars surprised while robbing the office safe. He sacrificed himself trying to save $75 belonging to his employers.
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Wullasn Lehman
Brooklyn
Lehman
Georgia D A R elects Parker state regent in Macon
Macon news reports Mrs Sophie Lee Foster succeeded by Mr T C Parker as Georgia D A R state regent. Other officers named include A Harper first vice regent, W A Winburn second vice regent, Howard McCail recording secretary, Charles Holt corresponding secretary, W M Benton treasurer, Miss J M Lowry historian, Miss Ruby Felder Ray editor, and Mrs William Lawson Peel national vice president from Georgia. Reports note all fifty nine chapters filed reports and Atlanta chapter paid its chapter house and added 52 members. events include Fort Frederica talk, chapter reports on Children of the American Revolution, and a tea at Wesleyan with historical pageant and funeral of Senator Bacon tomorrow.
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Macon
F. C. Parker
Georgia Daughters of the American Revolution
Sophie Lee Foster
Mra. A
Augusta
Mee
Mra. Bolling Whitfield
Fort Fredericka
St. Simons Island
National Organization
Baby cured by Cuticura after rash and sores
A reader reports a severe baby rash spreading over the body with water blisters and burning sores. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with immediate relief and full recovery after trying various home remedies. The ad promotes Cuticura products and offers free samples.
Night School Opens Courses to Boys Aged Fourteen Plus
Georgia Tech night school begins the spring term on March 2 admitting boys aged fourteen and over. Previously the minimum was sixteen but demand from part time workers and graduates prompted the age cut to fourteen. Classes now welcome pupils from fourteen to forty three years old.
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Tech Night
Georgia School of Technology
Matheson
Arlard Yarn Spinners Meet Seeks Cotton Delivery Legislation
The Arlard Yarn Spinners Association of the South held its annual session in Gastoma. The secret meeting produced a resolution urging congressmen from represented states to push legislation requiring the New York Cotton Exchange to deliver the actual cotton of the specified grade when called for by the spinner purchaser in New York.
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Gastoma
Theard
Disclosures by Girls Led to Arrests in Chattanooga
Four girls aged 12 to 16 disclosed improper relations at an orphan asylum in Chattanooga Tennessee prompting police to arrest J P Sayers head of the institution and attendant Frank Smith. A 12 year old Virginia Worley identified inmates who admitted sexual wrongdoing. Sayers and Smith are held on $2 008 bond to answer age of consent charges. The orphanage is under municipal research bureau supervision.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
J. P. Sayers
Frank Smith
Virginia Worley
Sayers
Smith
Bureau of Municipal Research
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