Lawsuit challenges Atlanta bond and city expansion plan
A voluminous petition for an injunction questions Atlanta’s proposed territorial changes and bond provisions. It alleges constitutional defects, improper amendments by reference, multi subject matter in a single act, improper redistricting, and transfers of debt. Objections include lack of written notice, treating a single title as multiple subjects, and premature incorporation of Oakland City.
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Atanta
Atlanta
Oakland City
South Atlanta
Bat- Ue Ani
Sale men to entertain sweethearts and wives at Kimball House
The petty salesmen will entertain at Badock tonight at the Kimball House their wives daughters and sisters and the guests invited. The annual meeting marks increased membership and a longer board this year. Arrangements by Fuller Holt F E Kibler W Flournoy BE Register and D Word. A legal snippet about murder by poisoning and suicide law follows in the back matter.
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Badock
Kimball House
Fin Salesmen's Association
Fuller Holt
F E Kibler
W. Flournoy
Innocent Holder May Recover Under Entire Contract
The note modified by an accepted bill of exchange and securely affixed remains enforceable if unlawfully detached. In Bothell v Schwaitzer the court held that an innocent holder in due course may recover according to the import of the entire contract, but not beyond it.
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Beld
Bothell
Schwaitzer
Small Damage to Florida Oranges
Florida reports light damage from a brief freeze. Temperature rose across the state, reducing feared losses. Most of the crop remained on trees or already harvested, with limited injury to vegetables and groves, especially in south Florida. Continuous groves replanting after 1995 eases expectations of further harm.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Floridas
Tampa
South
Florida
Massive debris jam sinks workers in bridge incident
In St Louis a 60 foot section of the McKinley bridge under construction collapsed in a jam of timbers sending about 60 workers into the Mississippi. Forty were saved by Captain John Short’s tug and two barges after a two hour struggle as the river ground the wreckage. At least 30 are unaccounted for with fatalities likely, and property loss is estimated at 259000 delaying completion by months.
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St Louis
McKinley Bridge
Mississippi River
John Short
Dhoro
Uinols Traction Aystem
Carlt ons Held for Murder in Bristol Court
Rupert Carlton and his wife and their four sons were bound over for trial on murder charges in Bristol Tennessee after the death of Arthur Howard, a young businessman shot Wednesday. The preliminary hearing suggested a plot by the Carltons to kill Howard.
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Bristol
Tenn
Jonnarston
Rupert
Arthur Joward
Rupert Carlton
Trigi
Carltons
Hill Howard
Three Die in Rock Island Train Wreck Near Trenton
A Rock Island California Special wreck near Trenton Missouri at 9 30 this morning killed three people including two women and injured about 45 others. Passengers escaped as flames scorched clothing and rescuers used windows and doors, with heroic actions by both men and women including a Pullman conductor. The crash left two cars intact and prompted relief trains to transport the injured to the hotel in Trenton and onward to Kansas City. A coroner’s inquest will open tomorrow as inquiries by Rock Island officials begin.
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Trenton
Rock Island
California
Here
Nike Jindar
David Siegel
Claveland Ohlo
Herole
Kansas City
Coronre
Rock Idland Officims
Hubbard Heads Asiatic Fleet
Washington reports a navy reorganization dividing the Pacific into Asiatic and Pacific fleets. Rear Admiral John Hubbard will lead the Asiatic fleet from Yokohama, with Harker to shift duties in February. The Pacific fleet list includes battleships and cruisers, while the Asiatic fleet will include various ships and overseas stations.
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Washington
Far East
Navy Department
John Hubbard
8' Harker
Yokohama
Harker
Soma Uma
U Bebroean
Pacula Teat
Tennessee
California
South Dakota
Charleston
Galveston
Cleveland
Denver
Chattanooga
Helena
Wilmington
Callao
Samar
Villalon Aroyat
Patagus
Mindoro
Monteray
New Year Welcomed by Circus Performers in Atlanta
Taft hall hosted Rhode Royal circus figures and Orpheum and Lyric artists for Atlanta’s largest New Year gathering. Guests danced and introduced themselves in a mood of brotherly festivity, with performances guiding the night to early morning revelry.
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Atlanta
Taft Hall
Rhode Royal Circus
Rhoda Royal
Orpheum
Lyric
Bissippi
Mra Rhoda Royal
Mrs Royal
Atlente
World of Makepells
Militia Strength Report Shows 14 974 448 Eligible for U S Army
Washington reports satisfactory conformity by January 21 with the Tick militia law to enable states and territories to share in federal funds for organized militia. The total eligible males is about 14.8 million, with 112,926 officers and enlisted in the spring strength. Two annual inspections will gauge armament and encampment readiness.
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Washington
Congress
Weaver
Division of Militia
Secretary of War
Pennsylvania
Delaware
United
Massachusetts
Wonderful John Agee Rides Blindfolded Horse in Exhibition
John Agee titled the king of the saddle wowed a city audience with a blindfolded ride and a repertoire of tricks. The Rough Rider of the Rho a Roya circuit drew stormy applause at show closing and teased new challenges with Tex Cooper rumored to attend.
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John
Schwertz
United State Cavalry
Roya
Agee
Mexico
Diaz
Schwartz
Agee Isail
Tex Cooper
Atlanta
No More Booze From Tennessee Dramatic Prohibition Takes Effect
Tennessee’s new prohibition law took effect at midnight, closing forty one whisky distilleries and seven major breweries. Several plants halted operations while stockpiles remain large and shipments to out of state continue. A Chattanooga firm reportedly has backing to test the statute. other plants prepare to shift to nonalcoholic production or adjust pricing.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Petha
Noore County
Moore County
Brankfin
Lincoln
Bedford
Atete
Spencer Trask Dies in Wreck on Montreal Express
Spencer Trask head of a banking firm that served as fiscal agents for the late Queen Victoria died when his sleeper car on the Montreal Express was struck from behind near Croton New York. He was born 1844 in Brooklyn and educated at Princeton. His fortune was uncertain but presumed multi million and he left a widow and two plays written by her.
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New York
Spencer Frank
Banherd
Queen Victoria
Yeddo
Stratoga
Trasks
Montreal
Treek
Trask Wes
Brooklyn
Princton College
Trask Fortune
Trask
Gosalp
Pual
Bethlehem
King Alfred’s Jewel
Gil
Trask Wan Seria
Cambridge
Maas
Muse Brand Extends Thirty Years of Growth and Gratitude
The notice extols the Muse label celebrating thirty years of steady expansion and superior service. It praises quality culture and value, promising best wishes for the new year and recalling generous recognition from a loyal customer base.
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Muse
Corporate liability and contract damages from patent and lease disputes
Legal notes discuss corporate liability for patent infringement, stockholder and director responsibilities, and damages in contract terminations and leases. It covers cases Avery McClure, Were Bros Co v Cortland Cart, Hoard of Trade Building, Grace Seibert, Konda v United States, and related judgments on negligence, tenancy, and nonmalice actions.
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BOF Avery & Bona
McClure
Miss
LRA
Were Bros Co
Were Bros Co v_ Cortland Cart & Carriage Ca
LA & (Ns
Pervica
Trade Building Corp . Cralle
T Enant
Seibert
United States
C. CA
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Owen
Central Bank and Trust Corporation
Atlanta, Ga
USA
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W. H. Patterson
V. P
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V. P A
Sanderson
Tex. Crim
Groves
Rock Island Line
Ceck
Hubbard
Asiatic
Pacific Fleet
Pittman
U. S
John Agee
Spencer Trask
Tory
George Muse
Ty & R Mill Co
Alti
T Petroleum Rizan
Buser
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