Atlanta Mayor Maddox calls for city audit and reform
Mayor Maddox promotes systematic auditing of city accounts, periodic financial publicity to boost citizen trust, abolition of ward physician system, and creation of a three physician charity board. He argues the bond issue must stay within constitutional debt limits and highlights education gains and prohibition benefits.
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Maddox
Nounel
Atlanta
Mary Times
Mar Weaver
Aanea
Brumbelos
Stitetion
Farmers Union Attacks New York Cotton Exchange
President Barrett of the Farmers' Union denounces the New York Cotton Exchange as a gambling venue harming farmers and families. He urges Congress to eliminate abuses and align practices with Porter and Trade laws, contrasting with the New Orleans Exchange and calling for reform.
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Barrett
Farmers’ Union
New York Cotton Exchange
New Orleans
Congress
Taft
Kia
Porter and Trade
Reformers Turn On Office After Election Gains
The article questions why reformers swiftly abandon anti Tammany rhetoric once in power. It cites Mayor William Jay Gaynor of Greater New York, noting his sharp denunciations of Tammany Hall before election, then his shift to office duties. Voters grow cynical as officials back pedal on reform promises.
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William Jay Gaynor
Greater New York
Tammany. Hall-to
Vorse
Hie
Ufe
Sachem
Murphy
Gaynor
Tatamany
New York
Delleva
Billville
Morse and others in the national finance probe
A fragmentary report discusses W A Morse and other financiers linked to suspected pyramidal banking schemes. The piece notes bitterness in statements from Morse and suggests he is being scapegoated as authorities pursue alleged high level financiers.
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A. W. Morse
Ite
King
Praatices
Jeuterday
Atlanta
Prixun
Tor A. Aitedmyear
Morneau
New York
Fragmented Phrase Cited As Cremains Menace One
A partial OCR fragment notes a phrase about cremains and a menace. No clear names places or dates are readable. The readable bits suggest a discussion of a dangerous or threatening cremains related issue without identifiable subjects.
Georgia's public school debt call echoed in assembly
The piece laments the long standing debt of the public school system, arguing the problem is a state financial burden requiring urgent legislative remedy. It credits past administrations and today’s officials for recognizing the issue and urges summer lawmakers to choose a viable solution to restore Georgia’s treasury and relieve the system’s strain.
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Han
Georgia
Pauls
General Assembly
The Ramble of the Wagon Poem Echoes New Year
A rustic verse from Georgia describes a wagon journey and a sleepy driver as Old Year fades and New Year looms. The piece blends dialect, humor, and reflections on travel, fate, and small-town life with images of journeys, preparations, and hopeful resolves for the coming year.
Georgia Banks Chartered Amid Turbulent Times in 1920
The 1920 Georgia record shows new bank charters granted to the Farmmore Bank at Jenkinsburg with 25 000 capital, the Bank of Sparta at 25 000 capital, and the Austell Bank at 26 000 capital with named incorporators. The Bank of Unadilla increases capital from 23 000 to 40 000. Miscreants in Smyrna Cobb county damaged town rights and obstructed railroad tracks prompting a Governor Brown offer of a 1000 reward for capture. Governor named delegates to a uniform legislation conference in Washington January 17 19. Attorney General Hart travels to Washington to argue tax rights over the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company.
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New ‘State
Farmore” Bank
Jenkinsburg
BuUton County
B. F. Akins
L. D. Thurston
W. B. Bowden
A We. Benson, Jr
Jenkingekurei Evang
Lia
Allingony
Tioweson
Bank of Sparta
J.D. Wilker
Sparta
BB. Gary
Walter ‘Lowe
W. J. Rogera
Sparks
Austell Bank
Austell
Cobb County
Charles ‘F. Benson
W. H Annarson
Atlanta
J. W. Barnes
A. M. Brown
L G. Garrett
Bank of
Unadilla
Dooly County
Smigran
Smyrna
Alo
Western
Northern
Brown
National Civic Federation
Federation
Washington
D. C
Hans
John J. Strickland
Athen
T. A. Hammond
W. K. Mbler
Augusta
HA Hall
Newnan
L. A. Dean
Rome
R.M. Kirkland
W. J Macintyre
Thomasyll Pleasant
A. Stovall
Savannah
Rome Jones
Hardy
Ghinesville
CT. Ladson
R. M. Kirkland
Judge Hart
John ¢. Hart
Supreme Court of the United States
Georgia Railroad and Banking Company
Hooper Alexander
DeKalb
Smith
Art
Letter from Mrs Peel on Greater Atlanta Growth
Mrs Peel argues Birmingham expanded to 42 square miles and Atlanta should reach 50 square miles. She claims legal fights settled and urges conservative residents to support expansion with the city’s leadership ready to help.
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Peel
Atlanta
Birmingham
Richard Peters
WL Peel
What the Negro Is Doing for Himself
An article from the Constitution discusses how African Americans advance through contracting and building in the South. It highlights R. E. Pharow of Birmingham, rising from Georgia apprenticeship to affluent contractor, and notes his success in supplying labor and materials for major projects. The piece cites other figures such as Tunus G. Groves and references self-help through bonds and cash assets, urging kind encouragement from white neighbors.
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South
R.E. Pharrow
Birmingham
Georgia
Augusta
Atlanta
Pharyow
AL Sret
Pharrow
First Congregational Church
National Negro Baptist Convention
Tunius G. Groves
Kentucky
Edwards, Kas
Gainesville editor goes to Athens Banner
Gainesville Georgia changes in paper management as The Gainesville Herald appoints Colonel J. C. Adams as editor and Colonel W. Helips as business manager. D. G. Bickers leaves The Herald for The Athens Banner in Athens. Mayor Hugh J. Rowe remains owner and editor of The Banner while T. W. Reed departs to join the State University.
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Gainesville
J. C. Adams
W. Helips
D. G. Bickers
Athens
Athens Banner
Hugh J. Rowe
Guy Clapton
The
Herald
Bickers
Rowe
T. W. Reed
State University
Special request draws Atlanta lawyer Burton Smith
The Law Magazine and Review of Lingland has sent a letter to Burton Smith at 106 Chancery Lane requesting another article on a public legal topic of interest. Smith is expected to prepare a new piece after the magazine praised his previous contribution.
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Burton Smith
Law Magazine of England
Atlanta
Land Review
Lingland
Chancery Lane
Smith
and Hevlew
Ewe
Peach Trees Uninjured In Americus Orchards
Americus Ga January reports from orchard men say half million bearing peach trees within five miles of Americus escaped damage from recent freezes. Orchards are in healthy condition and indications point to good yields.
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Americus
Councilman Bothwell Dies in Augusta Politics
Jamies T. Bothwell, prominent Augusta council member, died today. Former police commissioner and leading figure in Augusta Grocery Company, his term expired the same day as his death.
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ToBothwell
Augusta
Iageusta
Jamies
Ore
Cochmiemoner
War
Augusta’ Grocery Company
Probing of Stockade Resumes Today in City Chamber
The stockade investigation restarts at 9 30 this morning in the city chamber. The new 1910 council adopts a renamed investigative committee and expects a shortened inquiry after a prior personal inspection. A final report with recommendations will be framed after all evidence is heard.
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Camei
Barrett Inaugurates Mayor Of Augusta
Thomas Barrett Jr. was inaugurated mayor of Augusta on January 3 amid a crowded council chamber. He promised a progressive administration and an end to factionalism, succeeding William M. Dunbar after the three year term. The ceremony drew Augusta’s leading figures and elicited broad praise for anticipated city progress.
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Auguste
Thomas Barrett, Jr
Augusta
William M. Dunbar
Talbotton Mayoralty Ticket Nominated at Election
Talbotton Georgia recorded a mayoralty election on Saturday with the ticket headed by Mayor W. Thomas. Aldermen listed as E L Bardwell Le Pere sons J W Jordan G S Maxwell and B R Mateneyn. Marshal candidate J Berryman.
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Talbotton
Clar
W. Thomas
Counc
Efsmen
E. L. Bardwell
le Peresons
J. W. Jordan
GS. Maxwell
R. Mateneyn
J. Berryman
Marshal
Bawergs
Shirley Named by Cornelia Voters in Election Result
The report notes Shirley named mayor and councilmen elected at the Saturday election. Key figures include Dr. W. H. Jarrell and A. J. Brown. Henderson and others referenced in the result. The source attributes the item to The New York Herald with a remark urging patience as the world grows brighter.
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Cofiella
Gale
Bpectary Las
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