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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1900
Page
2
Mayor Woodward vetoes granting the Atlanta Railway and Power Company a conduit franchise for wires and streetcar lines. He cites lack of clear term, bonds, and protections, urges no new franchises while litigation continues, warns against enabling a monopoly and endangering Whitehall Street improvements.
Mayor J G Woodward argues against granting further franchises to the Atlanta Railway and Power Company. He cites reservations to condemn blocks for competing lines and contends the city lacks authority to reserve beyond five blocks. He urges the council to demand recognition of authority and end injunctions to restore competition in street car service.
The initial troops for two year service were mustered by Acting Adjutant General Byrd in Kingston, 21 Garton Guards. The Cartersville unit of 30 men joined earlier, with some enlisting for two years and others for one. Company F, filling Griffin Rifles’ place, may gain another command from Dalton or Cedartown, uniting northwest Georgia into a battalion with Rome and Cartersville. Thomas Milner elected captain, a popular Third Georgia alumnus.
Miss M. A. Trawley of Chicago, lecturer on dietetics at New Era Cooking School, praises Brunswick Stew as a delicious southern dish now for sale at Grocers, extolling its merits after numerous tastings.
Milam and Miller at 23 Ivy Street and 13 to 16 Gilmer Street have nearly doubled their plant size, expanding to serve more than 100 boarders. The firm offers horse grooming, vehicle rentals, and rapid service with a wide assortment of wagons and carriages.
The United States railway mail service offices moved from the custom house to the Prudential Building, completed yesterday afternoon. Removal began last Friday and full transfer expected today or tomorrow. Superintendent Terrell and key staff will occupy five rooms on the fourth floor, chief clerks two rooms above.
Rev. Arthur J. Smith pastor of First Presbyterian Savannah arrives to preside at the state executive meeting at the Y M C A at 11 AM. Tonight he meets with Atlanta local union at 8 PM to set the program for the Georgia convention in Atlanta next April. He will stay with Rev. T C Cleveland during his visit.
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