Council Members Laud Spratling Aweighing Tribute
An old council meeting in Atlanta presented a tribute to Hon. F. J. Spratling, touring member from the Seventh ward. The document, signed by the mayor, city attorney, assistants, and most former council members, praises Spratling for honesty, knowledge, and integrity, and notes he will be greatly missed upon retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Spratling
Seventh Ward
Spratling
City of
Atlanta
Hunff
J. Snegtling
Couneliion
Savench
Dugellman
Afanta
General Council
Spraiing
Th Lea Smith
AL Boynton
S Walraven
W. T. Winn
J. Larrison
Ro Johnston
James T. Wright F
QO. Foster
Minor
J.B. Everett
Aldine Chambers
John W. Grant
John $. Candler
GE. Pomeroy
James L Mayson
City Atty
W. D. Ellir
Aust
Atty
Kindergarten Department Added to Jackson Public Schools
Jackson Ga January 4 A Kindergarten department has been added to the Jackson public schools. Moss Foye teachers formerly of St Louis will head the new unit and bring considerable experience to the program.
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Jackson
Jackson Pablic Schools
Moss Foye Peatters
St. Louis
Adair slams Taft era waste and lavish executive spending
Representative Adair of Indiana denounces extravagance in the Taft administration. He argues the president’s $75,000 salary and $35,000 vehicle allowance are excessive and calls for at least $100,000,000 in annual reductions. He criticizes executive departments and boosts efficiency while condemning military and police spending as inflationary.
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Washington
Mia Helen
Robert Taft
Representative Adair
Indiana
Adair
White House
Executive Department
Adeir
Federal
Congress
Mayors New Policy Shrinks Tammany Patronage In New York
January 4 dispatch reports Mayor Gaynor curbing political influence in city government. Tammany figures, led by Charles Murphy, visit City Hall but see limited patronage as Gaynor enforces merit based appointments. Comptroller Prendergast orders time cards for city employees to measure workload and pay.
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New York
Tammany Tiger
Wilauth J.gaynor
Charles F. Murphy
Tammanay Ball
City Hall
Tammany
Judge Gaynor
Greater New York
Murphy
Tammany Eader
Charles
Murephy
Mr. Murphy
William 3. Prendergast
Cepubean Fusion Comptroller
Gaynor
New York City
Waldo
George Burge Faces Imminent Execution for Wife’s Murder
Reported plans show George Burge to be hanged Friday for the murder of Lovey Burge. Governor Brown indicated he will not intervene, despite a Baptist minister seeking baptism arrangements and alibi claims. The case centers on unanswered questions about Burge’s guilt and readiness for the oath.
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Georg Burges
Lovey Burge
Brown
Burge
Canning Plant in Ocala Destroyed by Fire
Fire in Ocala Florida destroyed the Crystal Sea Cold Storage and Canning Company plant built three weeks ago. Loss estimated near 100000 with about 60000 insured. Fire started from sparks from a passing engine into a sawdust pile. 6000 spectators watched as departments saved nearby structures.
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Ocala
Fla
Crystal Sea
United States
New Railway Line for North Carolina Plan
Charlotte N C January 4 3t la stated on reliable authority that In May work will begin on a new rail road from North Wiltenboro N C to Butler Tenn a defance of 0 miles Frank 4 Linney Ed Coffey and other men of means in Western North Carolina are behind the project and have expended already 200000 in securing rights of way under the name of the Wataugah Railroad Company This Mine will pass through Lenoir and will connect the Southern railway with the coal fields of Tennessee and Virginia by the most direct route.
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Lenoir
Southern Railway
Tennessee
Virginia
Wayne County Georgia Developments Near Fairfield
Wayne County Georgia sees a major land development near Fair Fairfield with 22 000 acres around a new station and 14 miles of railroad frontage. The tract subdivided into four to forty acre blocks will front four 60 foot streets. Non resident buyers must prove financial means to meet company standards. Planting includes celery cabbage tomatoes Sea Island cotton and pecans with ornamental landscaping planned along wide avenues.
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Wayne County
Georgia
Jacksonville
Florida
South Atlantic
Etig
France
Atlanta
D A R Shortage Tied to Miss Sarah Maclay
Washington on January 4. Mrs Julia Scott president general of the D A R explains thefts in the society office. Postoffice authorities uncovered thefts of money money orders checks and mail. Miss Sarah B Maclay the former curator is blamed by Mrs Scott and has disappeared, no charges filed yet.
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D. A. R. Shortage
Sarah Maclay
Julia Scott
Washington
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Jutin G. Stott
United States
Mrs. Scott
Sarah B. Maclay
Delivery Charge Controversy Over Telegraph Fees
Readers debate Western Union free delivery limits in Atlanta and charges beyond 10 cents. Reverend Carey and the public press urge action while telegraph supervisory officials defend the policy as necessary and fixed by the railroad commission.
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Extter
Western Union Telegraph Company
Atlanta
Jackson Street
Johnson Avenue
Railroad Commission
Southern Express Company
Post Office
Rastal Telegraph Company
Clement C
Carey
Hinsty
George Wi. Lloyd
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlante
Georgia Eltlee
Georgia
Savannah
Western Union
Telegraph Company
Union
Towit
Bis
Fafrly
Copenhill
Tom
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted For Indigestion Relief
A long promotional piece touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal cure for indigestion liver troubles and stomach disorders. It claims the remedy digests food when the stomach cannot and invites readers to request a free sample or medical advice from Dr W B Caldwell. References include testimonials and addresses for obtaining the sample.
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Almont
Caldwell
Rity
A. Tegt
Ruggist
DyCyldwall
Frank Conor
State Street
Madison
Virginia Cunningham
Weir
Mins
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Lord Elgin
Delaneo
Breguet
Ciick
Orne Elgin
Angin
Elgin National Watch Company
Elgin, Diinots
Laud Spratling
Taft
Yenaton
Government Detective Service
Mr. Adair
Tiger Doffs
George Burge
North Carolina
North Wilkesboro
N. Butler, Tenn
Daniel
America
Daniel Bros. Co
le J. -Daniel
Peachtree St
Wayne’ County
Notary Milk Trust
Contic
Horrick
Empire Life
Timself
Southern Life Insurance Companies
Empire Life Insurance Co
Wm. W. Reid
S. C. Callaway
Thos, M. Callaway
E. J. Spratting
Samuel Barnett
F. A. Hooper
Old-Line
Mutual
Peters Bldg
Atlanta, Georgia
the Company of the South
Cary Ricks
Lloyd
Clement G, Cary
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