Police Board splits as chief faces reelection bid
Anxious over reelection as Chief of Police, John W. Ball faces charges after Chair English accused the police board of fault. Councilman J L Hey plans a resolution for a formal investigation into department conduct while factions within the force and board clash over leadership and personnel. Barrett, named by Johnson, defends his record and cites his long service and prior unanimous backing.
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English
Police Board
J. L. Hey
Council Et Fta
Sesason
John W. Ball
Ball Han
Dr. Fox
Fox
Jones, Fox
Day
Brotherton
Johnson
Europe
Jones
Board of Commissioners
Mem
Doc
Moon
Barrett
Jno
G. He Sims
Position
Waane
Euesen
Abourg
Amd
Siivotins Saulery
Student dodges questions as museum theft tale surfaces
An instructor presses for knowledge while a stunned student offers hesitation. The blurred article notes a 50K medal set and related engravings stolen from Bassano Museum near Venice, with authorities and suppliers mentioned in a fragmentary report.
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Bassano
Venice
Pistol Ball Ended Career
A dispatch from Charlotte reports Robert F. Madden a Mason from Atlanta shot himself in a hotel room, death instantaneous. Madden, who had come to Charlotte three weeks earlier for a hotel clerk post, had shown no prior indications of self harm. The Mayons of Charlotte await word from Atlanta as to arrangements. In Mallard Creek township James G Alexander attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a pen knife following family losses. his condition is serious.
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Charlotte
MW. C
Robert F. Madden
Atlanta
N.gc
Elaine
Central Hotel
Mayons
Madden
Rockhill
Charleston
James G Alexander
Mallard Creek Township
Alexander
New Year Reception at White House Draws Seven Thousand
President and Mrs Roosevelt greet guests at a New Year reception extending until 2 25 pm. About seven thousand callers, many with babies, are welcomed with handshakes and casual conversations. Police and Secret Service supervise entries, and Mrs Roosevelt departs briefly for luncheon. A Cuban minister, Que sada, sends a message to President Palma to visit President Roosevelt.
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White House
Sylvester
Wilkie
Secret Service
Palma
Roosevelt
Washington
Quesada
Legaton
Todey
Te Sly
SLEUTH DRAWN INTO CAUCUS TENSION IN MUTUAL LIFE CASE
Atlanta figure Thomas H Bowles once chief of Mutual Life in the Wisconsin and Louisiana districts resigns amid reports of a bitter clash with Richard A McCurdy and other officers in Boston. A planned caucus of general agents in Philadelphia falters as detectives probe and Bowles denounces covert methods while critics question salary motives and the company’s handling of the dispute.
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Thomas H. Bowles
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Wisconsin
Louisiana
Richard A. McCurdy
Bowles
Atlanta
Joca Insurance Cireles
Boston
Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Comfor
Judge Felton Refuses Injunctions Over Macon Tax
In Macon Georgia Judge Felton upheld the citys right to collect the paying tax ruling the injunctions against the mayor and council as to tax assessments legal and constitutional The plaintiffs faced dismissal with every petition rejected and Hodges to oversee city court today Also a South Macon post office substation to open at W T Morgans drug store Stamps money orders and postal services to be available through the new office.
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Felton
Macon
Cesa
Stout
Welton
Mra
J. G. McGoldrich
Henry Damour
R. L.henry
L. BR. Wright
Tudge Hodges
Edwards
W. T. Morgan
Nee of
Roosevelt Hosts Cuba Greetings at White House Dinner
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt welcomed guests to dinner in the state dining room on January 1. Minister Quesada conveyed President Palma's goodwill to the American nation, wishing happiness and prosperity for Cuba. An exchange of polite compliments followed, ending with a box party at the New National theater after the meal.
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Palma
Island
Republc
Roosevelt
White House
Quesada
Cuba
United States
Paime
Washington
Principal of Georgia State College Speaks at Selma Parade
Professor BR Wright of the Georgia State Industrial College in Savannah addressed a largely black crowd in Selma marking forty years since Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. He argued emancipation granted full citizenship, praised advances in education and farming, urged home ownership, frugality, and cooperation with white neighbors, and urged continued industrial education and a strong moral code for progress. Boston Negroes Celebrate Emancipation Anniversaries with Rev Scott presiding and ex Governor Boutwell as principal speaker.
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Georgia State Industrial College
Selma
Ata
BR. R. Wright
Georgia State Industrial College of
Savannah
Ami
Wright
Abraham Lincoln
John
Runinymede
Tyne
Charles I
Roumania
America
Lincoln
New England College
South
Africa
Philippines
North
Georgia
Tle
Boston
Fancul
W. H. Scott
Woburn
George 8.Boutwell
Rival programs split Spartanburg Emancipation Day celebration
Spartanburg observers saw two rival factions of the Freadman’s Association celebrate Emancipation Day. One group staged a street parade with floats depicting antebellum days while the other presented two long programs of speeches and papers. The night program included nineteen parts.
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Spartanburg
Freadman's Association
Washington Breakfasts Backbeat for Ford and Honda
In Washington members of Congress and others regret Senator Honda's absence this winter. Last session Honda hosted corned beef breakfasts loved by invitees. President Roosevelt attended as guest in previous years. This winter Hann will stay at a Washington hotel on Manhattan Island. The city lists Protestant and Catholic worship, with 35 places of public worship noted.
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Congress
Washington
Honda
Roosevelt
Hann
Manhattan Island
Atlanta Market Prices for Flour and Provisions on January 1
The Atlanta market reports varied prices for flour grain and meal including Dia magna patent at 479 and 8.70 3.80 for some grades, white corn and oats prices, bran and shorts costs, and barley per bushel. Provisions show clear rib sides boxed at 1.13 4, half ribs 1.17, bellies 1.23, with cured bellies at 19.5 cents, lard at 0.40, and various salted meats.
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Atlanta
Diamagna
Ga. Streight
Atlante
California
Rubinstein Statue Made in Paris for Saint Petersburg
The Russian sculptor Leopold Bernstamm, long based in Paris, completed a life size marble statue of Antoine Rubinstein for the conservatory in St Petersburg. Bernstamm, who studied the pianist over years, captures Rubinstein’s downturned head and poised stance as he prepared to perform.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
Leopold Bernstamm
Antoine Rubinstein
Conservatory
St. Peterscure
Bernstamma
Mkrentss
Rubinstein
Mme. Marehésy
Opera Clas
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Omca
Seale & Co
Southern Exchange
Cotton
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Hubsard Bros. & CO
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New York Cotton Exchange
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Liverpool Cotton Association
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Southern Railway
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