City Fire Department's record year with 1768 calls in 1920
Chief W B Cody reports Atlanta fire department answered 1768 alarms in 1920, highest in city history, with total fire losses about 1.53 million on property risk around 21.34 million. New Cascade station completed. department seeks extra pumping engine and funding for 1921 operations. Fire inspectors surveyed buildings and noted causes including chimney sparks and careless smoking.
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Cascade Aremud
Atlanta Fire Department
Ftrmen
Wiliam B. Cody
Cody
WB. Cody
W. B. Cody
Atlanta
Gentlewen
Cascade Avenue
Magce
Board of Firemasters
Gordon Street
West End
Boykin and Police Expected to Clash
Fulton county grand jury presented removal of Chief of Detectives Adam Lamar Poole aged 48 of 645 South Boulevard after 21 years in service. Poole rose from patrolman in 1893 to captain in 1912 and chief of detectives in 1938. Other detectives listed include Lt. Robert L. Waggoner and Lt. Theodore D. Shaw with long service records.
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Adam Lamar Poole
South Boulevard
Fulton County Grand Jury
Po-Lce
Poltics Faron
George C. Bullard
Poole
Robert LE. Waggoner
Robert 4. Waggonner
Theodore D. Shaw
Police Department
Capitol of State Burns to Ground in West Virginia
Charleston February 3. The Capitol building of West Virginia was destroyed by fire late today. One laborer was killed, a fireman seriously injured and several others hurt when a roof section caved in. Ammunition stored on the third floor exploded adding to the spectacular blaze. The fire began on the Lee street side and within half an hour two floors were a mass of flames. The Senate Chamber was ruined and valuable records stored there were lost. Governor Cornwell’s office and state departments were gutted by 4:10 pm, with the building appearing a total loss. State officials could not estimate the damage, noting priceless records were destroyed.
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Charleston
W. V
Capitol
West Virginia
Lee Street
Executive Mansion
Senate Chamber
Commonwealth
Leo Street
Cornwell
United States
Italy restricts U S emigration and passports
Washington report says Italy suspends issuing passports to emigrants bound for the United States and will withhold them until Italy clarifies desired immigrant classes. Senate immigration chair Colt cites a gulf-investigation and pending legislation as Johnson bill hearings open. Johnson links unemployment to immigration influx and argues for limits.
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Washington
United States
State Department
Congress
Colt
Senate Immigration Committee
Johnson
Representative Johnson
Swann Targets State Legislators in Grand Jury Subpoenas
New York January 8 District Attorney Swann obtained subpoenas for State Senator Dora Douglas Robinson and Assemblyman Joseph Steinberg to appear before the grand jury next Friday. They had announced plans to urge a legislative probe of city administration claiming it is corrupt. Swann said he wants them to present facts behind their charges and doubts their knowledge of the accusations.
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New York
Swann
Theo ‘Dora Douglas C. Robinson
Famblyman
Joseph Steinberg
Erand Jury
Ita
Grand Jury
Mr. Swann
Detective Career Milestones Highlighted in 1900s Era
The text notes a patrolman advancing to sergeant of detectives on May 23, 1918 succeeding C C Bullard who became chief of detectives that day. It later records a promotion to lieutenant of detectives on September 19, 1919, marking progression within the department.
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C. C. Bullard
Has Wife Jailed and Plans Divorce Suit
Benjamin Reichbach of 108 East Street had his wife and Phil Boykin of 906 East Cleveland arrested after alleging an affair. Boykin posted a $100 bond. the wife remained in custody awaiting a 2:30 p.m. hearing with Judge Johnson.
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Phil Boykin
East
Cleveland Avenue
Benjamin Reichbach
Eay Street
Heichbach
Boykin
Reishbach
Boy‘kin
Mitchell Street
Mantron
Retorder Johnson
Mayor Urges Special Tax for School Construction
Mayor Key urged a one half of one percent emergency tax to raise at least $1,000,000 for a modern school building program. He warned bond issues are impractical now due to market conditions and pledged a broad plan including street work, a city planning commission, and a permanent market house. He cited severe 1920 deficits, rising payrolls, and the urgent need to replace overcrowded, poorly equipped schools such as Lech High with new buildings starting immediately.
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Key
Proram
City Planning Commission
Atlanta
Financiai
Financiai Setenapoine
Neverthelss
Elty
Goring
Oakland City
EE Brs Ag
Eure Ang Hag Mt
Bel Q
Schoo
Gonainions
Pullig
Atlante
Lech High School
Hong
Echoot
Operaton
Grammar Acoo
Fenny Tase
Belter
Junta
Whateball
Heinecke
Tams
Ubi City
Decatur and
Carlolita
North Avenue
Peachtree Street
Pike Street
Sixth Street
Auitonim Movies
Larga
Han
Muppet
City Auditorium
Atlanta Woman's Club
Bre. Irving 8. Thomas
Norman Sharpe
Brent
Politioha
United States
Paving plan urged for Atlanta streets and markets
Mayor James L. Ryerson outlines a street paving program for Atlanta, urging financing through bonds and maintenance funds, addressing street car vibration, and calling for the expansion of a curb market system. He also supports a Sabbath entertainment proposal, planning commission funding, unemployment relief, and repurposing the stockade site for park and educational use.
Cotton Claim of 1865 Seizure Upheld by Supreme Court
Washington January 3 The United States is noted for eight thousand six hundred six dollars representing the net proceeds of seventy bales of cotton seized and sold by federal agents in 1865 near Shrave ort Louisiana. The supreme court affirmed the court of claims decision in behalf of the estate of Mary Pillow.
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Washington
United States
Shraveort
Supreme Court
Court of Claims
Mary
Aspironal Promises Two Minute Cure for Colds
A sensational drug ad promotes Aspironal as a two minute cold and cough reliever. It claims universal refund at the counter if relief comes late, urges widespread drugstore use, and touts safety and ease for adults and children.
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City Fire Department
Chief Cody
Afidnta Fire Department
X Reangstfotty
I. F. Sfyron
R. Seawright
D. Hoffman
Baggs James I, Key
Benson
OW. B. Cody
Chick
Atlatta
B Benhon
Fira
Police
M. A. Fall
W. C. Barnwell
R. A. Donaldson
Roy D. Kerlin
Maier &Berkele,Inc. Gold and Silversmiths
Whitehall St
Atlanta, Ga
Analgesique
Capitol OF State
West Virginia Capitol
Italy
Candler Bldg
IVY
Ust
Planning Board
Hina
Ansley Park
Grant Park
Wittle
Caae
Eiry
Imetheas
James 1. RY
U. S
Pryor Street
Peachtree
the Tripod Paint Co
N. Pryor Street
Pryor Place
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