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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1910
Page
16
Two young white girls in Rome Ga are moved from the workhouse to the Barclay Memorial home in Clayton county. Rev E H Peacock reports five inmates already and plans to broaden to serve wayward women across Georgia and the South, offering reform and guidance toward a right life.
Six bonds tied to defendants convicted of running a blind tiger are now in the city marshal’s hands for immediate collection. Each case carried a $500 fine and 30 day sentence, though fines were unpaid. bondsmen must pay $1,000 per case or face court action. Names include Sam Perry, Henry Tucker, Spero Athens, Florida Hamilton, J W Shafer, and Magon Harris. The marshal reports staffing limits and seeks help to handle the new duties.
Councilman Chambers says he may resign from the council and run again in December. He opposes delaying a $53,000 street appropriation tied to the bond election and vows to base his platform on securing the street fund, arguing the obligation to fund street improvements is paramount.
At a regular luncheon, the Atlanta chamber outlines a plan to add 360 members to its 650, aiming to reach 1,000 in a year and 1,500 in the second year. The campaign, led by Ben Lee Crew, will align with debate over shifting Atlanta to Eastern time.
Former Governor Hoke Smith advocates amending the state constitution to tax railroad and public service companies by June 20 instead of December. He argues this would add about 700000 dollars to the treasury for current expenses and improve state finances while urging support for agricultural education and rural schools.
Report of Accidents to be Made Monthly discussed by the Falkdad commission with Georgia and Florida representatives. They argued the commission lacks legal right to require such reports and that it could increase litigation. A null decision due to judge absence.
No change in the mayoralty contest as Fletcher A Quillian remains the sole announced candidate. Rumors suggest E F Pomeroy Pro Tem may announce soon while James G Woodward and Quillian supporters push for candidacy, with residents urging a candidate from their section. The situation is expected to clear within days.
Dr James E Dickey president of Emory college preached at Cedartown on Sunday raising 2000 toward the 200000 goal for a half million endowment. He then visited Cartersville securing 100 additional funds and expects full amount by June. Gordele Ga February 2 % special W W Hays of the Third district rural letter carriers convention spent in Americus with a committee drafting constitution and by laws for the organization. The annual convention will be held in Coridele on May 30.
President J T Harahan of the Illinois Central railroad visited Atlanta en route to Savannah on a presidential special train. He was joined by Major J F Harison of Central of Georgia Railway, Vice President W A Winburn, and General Manager T J Moise. They were returning from Louisville after a meeting of railroad officials.
The Constitution invites Atlanta residents to vote on shifting from Central to Eastern Standard Time. The proposal would move official city time forward one hour, start work earlier in the morning and end earlier in the afternoon. Read and return the coupon with your views on the change.
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