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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
3
Mayor James G Woodward leads a reform bid with support from the committee of twenty five. Only Councilmen Orville H Wall and JF Greer oppose the plan, signaling a largely united move toward charter changes and a possible public vote once the council reviews the proposal.
Fulton county transfers executed during Ordinary John R Wilkinson's absence in 1970 are ruled valid by the Georgia Supreme Court. The test case, started by E Williams administrator and argued before Fulton County Superior Court, upheld Wilkinson's appointment of George of DeKalb as acting ordinary, with the Supreme Court affirming.
Five concrete bridges to replace wooden structures are sought by the city and the downtown development authority. Bids will be advertised this week for construction on Gilmore Reynolda Pendleton McDonald and Charen streets.
City Attorney Mayson voiced opposition to the charter proposed by the mayor's committee citing disagreement with the commission form. He declined to comment on the substitute's details while noting partners appeared to back the plan.
Atlanta residents rally to aid James I Gillespie's widow and two children after his death on duty. The Constitution's fund, started Thursday, has raised about 810 by Friday night with subscriptions by mail, in person, or by phone. The effort follows past city tragedies and aims to provide a home and education for the Gillespie family.
In Crisp County Superior Court R H F Roberts was freed after the defense refused to present evidence. The trial centered on perjury accusations tied to the disappearance of Augustus Kent, with witnesses including J Land. Fenn, linked to the case, was not produced to testify and is reported to be in Mexico.
An expert from Macon reports average solids not fats in milk are below normal with 84% solids not fats in a hypothetical large vat analysis. The 1930s local note warns of downgraded milk quality and a council hearing on Patrolman J Proctor’s reinstatement set for next Tuesday amid disputed orders.
The jury in the forgery indictment involving J M Daniels and the use of the name W K Mower of the Mower Hobar company to two receipts totaling 345 dollars is expected to render a verdict as court convenes. Daniels also faces defalcation charges of 372273 from the same parties, with witnesses including WK Mower and others testifying to alleged signature forging and receipt merging.
February 37 year: Germaine Breg chosen queen of mid Lenten carnival by colleagues. She arrived with maids of honor at the Palace of the Elysee where Mme Poincare presented her with a diamond bracelet. Mile Bragnat led a procession through principal streets to cheers from thousands.
LaGrange Chamber of Commerce pushes for lower rail freight rates contending bias favoring Opelika and nearby towns. Colonel Hatton Lovejoy argues LaGrange’s rapid growth merits favorable treatment, citing its size and business activity between Atlanta and Montgomery. Witnesses from LaGrange and the railroad testify as the inter state commerce hearing closes.
Pinkerton agents announce a renewed push to obtain custody of Albert D Walk, charged with a forged check in January 1911. Governor Rickett of Michigan reportedly refused the requisition, citing his belief Walk had reformed, married into a Detroit family, and begun a new life as an insurance solicitor, despite ongoing pursuit across the country under alias James R F Walker.
London February 27 American welterweight boxer Harry Lewis was awarded 2000 damages against a taxi firm for injuries from a taxicab accident. He claimed the crash impaired his nerves and ability to fight.
Randall Clifton of Washington assistant freight traffic manager of the Southern railway and E H Dulaney and J Steedwell among witnesses presented before Judge Tidso in Atlanta. The case concerns freight rates on goods to be used in printing newspapers. Proceedings adjourned with the hearing to resume Friday.
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