Atlanta May Seek Repeal of Recall After Defeat
Atlanta leaders consider repealing the recall law after the recall failed. John N. McEachern hints at charter changes to allow mayoral re election without limit. A friend of the mayor notes Woodward might face pressure to run again, the mayor saying he would not take a dare.
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John N. McEachern
City Board of Education
Meachern
Snow
Woodward
McEachern
Woodward Anywaz
Alin
Postoffice Burns Up at Summerville Georgia
Fire destroyed the Summerville postoffice in a concrete building on January 5. A warehouse and five automobiles were burned and 80 bales of cotton se dilaged. Henry Mewharter, recently appointed postmaster, had just taken charge January 1. The building and adjacent structures were saved only by hard work. insurance partly covers the losses.
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Lyerly
Cuisin
Summerville
Wren
Summerside
Henry MewWharter
P Neal
DeKalb Fair to Be Big October Event in Decatur
A DeKalb county fair planned for next October in Decatur aims to surpass last year’s November meeting. A general committee led by John J. Wiven will organize the event with subcommittees representing nearly every public-spurred citizen. An important February 1 gathering at the courthouse will set plans and monthly meetings are slated for the first Tuesdays.
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DeKalb County
Decatur
DeKalb T County
Ain
John J. Wiven
Farm Demonstration Committee
Decatur Board of Trade
Green
Charney
D McKinney
George R. Jones
Ad. Freeman
Burgess
John
Fey
He Carcell
Hunter
Glouter
Joan Sept
A. B. Sparents
J. Bousten
J. H- Black
L.S. Bottenold
Hayne Gibson
I. A Hal
BF Callanan
TB. Janson
Re Masney
Taverace Eve
Saud Candler
Mrs. PL Deter
Panthersville
Lee A Johnson
Tohn Koller
Cross Ross Jehu
Wallare
West Mendenbull
Smith
Doraine
Wt Stewart
Row McElroy
Dr Wat
Idns
Browning
BR. W. Down
BJ. Simp- Haw
Clarkston
Clem Jolly
DW. Webb
Stone Mountain
John F. McCurdy
Redan
Welburn
Roc
Ozmer
Diamond Tos Hoya
Bint
Lithania
Weaver Named Mayor in Reynolds Election
Reynolds Ga January 5 Special report shows a quiet municipal vote. Mayor winner W F Weaver captured a large majority with 7 votes noted in the wobbling OCR. Aldermen results list W E Marshal and H Clay Whatley tied at 76, A J Payne 69, W Powell 53, Homer Beiland 75, completing Weaver’s ticket victory.
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Promises Quick Cold Relief
The advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a two fold cold remedy that kills germs and soothes inflamed parts. It claims rapid relief when started early and urges readers to keep a bottle on hand, priced at 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
Different Kinds of Audiences Are Discussed by Louis Mann
Louis Mann discusses audience types and their effects on performance. He notes silly cold and discriminating crowds, warns against judging by a single observer, and argues the ensemble audience shapes perception of a play and its creators.
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Louis Mann
Music Study Club Plans Active Year in Atlanta
At the first meeting of the year in Philips & Crew hall the Atlanta Music Study Club outlined an active schedule mixing music study and related subjects. President Mrs McGovern explained parliamentary law to aid future business, with a choral drill by Witford Watters. Meetings will be first and third Wednesdays, with next open to the public on January 19 and selections of American music and papers planned.
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Atlanta Musle
Philips & Crew Hall
P. 3. McGovern
Atlanta Woman's Clubs
D. J. Doig
Sterday
Air Propelled Boat Reports Good Speed in Rivers
Albany Ga January 5 Special Those who watched F P Wortman s air propelled boat experiments in Flint river believe a fix to the steering defect is near Wortman is optimistic and designing two steering devices A submerged rudder adjustable by range or a rudder behind the propeller to catch blade breeze Further trials await installation of the new steering apparatus.
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Albany
F P. Wortman
Flint River
Wortmoon
Wartman
Tifton Officials Plot $80,000 Bond Issue
New city council sworn in to push municipal improvements. Bond proposal seeks $80,000 for projects. Mayor Hargrett and councilmen McLeod Bowen Moor named, Bowen absent due to recent surgery in Atlanta hospital.
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Tifton
H. H. Hargrett
B. Jim MciLeod
A. E B. Bowen
H. L. Moor
Bowen
Atlanta
Teachers of Coffee Co End Successful Meeting
Douglas Georgia January 5 Special Coffee county’s five days annual teachers institute recently closed was from every viewpoint the most successful since its organization. Of the teaching force of 73 only two were absent. Beside teachers from other counties Superintendent G A Taylor of Bacon R D Thomas of Plains and S on Weaver of Irwin were present. Under Floyd administration the schools are running without friction with the largest enrollment in their history.
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Douglas
Coffee County
G. A. Taylor
Bacon
R. D. Thomas
Plares
On. Weaver
Irwin
Floyd
Emory University Reopens After Holiday Break in Oxford
Emory university in Oxford Georgia reopened Tuesday morning with all faculty present and most students back from holiday recess. Several new pupils have already arrived and more will join until February first when the spring term begins. Emory University academy reopens Wednesday morning.
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Emory
Emory University
Oxford
Americus deputy strikes Black man in scurrilous letter case
In Americus Georgia an arrest attempt by U S Marshal Duncan Davis resulted in Peter Reid, a Black man, being struck in the jaw by a deputy during the arrest. Reid, charged with sending an adult material letter, was taken to Albany in serious condition. The same charge is linked to Joe Robinson, another Black man, earlier moved to Muscogee county jail after arrest. Authorities planned to explain Robinson’s release in Columbus tonight. County lands valued high as crops thrive with land selling at fifty dollars per acre.
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Americus
Peter Reid
Americas
United States
Duncan Davis
Albany
Reid
Joe Robinson
Muscogee County
Columpus
Post Office Department
Tavis
Robinson
Columbus
Chevrolet to Build Plant in Atlanta at Early Date
Chevrolet plans a concrete assembling plant in Atlanta with capacity for 15 000 cars annually. Atlanta officials and landowners have shown strong interest as site options are reviewed. Company officials, visiting the city, have not disclosed specific site details but confirm Atlanta will receive the plant.
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Chevrolet Motor Car Commeny
Atlanta
A. H. Simms
Wadnesday
Athanta
At- Tanta
Edgewood Avenue
Chevrolet Company
General Motors Company
Motors
Cadillac
Oakland
Oldsmobile
Chevrolete Company
Mwnt
Mich
Bank Cashier Missing Shuts Omega Bank Reopens
In Tifton Georgia the Bank of Omega reopened after a two day closure caused by the disappearance of cashier H E Ragsdale who left for Atlanta Friday night. The bank’s books were checked and no irregularities found. J H Sorrow became cashier as operations resumed. president K Irvin Willie said the bank remains unaffected by the absence.
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Tifton
Bank of Omega
Tift County
Ragsdale
Atlanta
Tifta Garage
Omega
J. H. Sorrow
K. Irvin Willie
Cassier Ragsdale
Epstein Announces Connection With Insurance Agency
Sol Epstein a longtime mortgage loans and real estate dealer will in addition to his present business represent Aaron Haas Son Howell in all branches of their insurance business. He becomes local manager of the accident and health department while continuing mortgage and real estate work and moving his office to 732 Candler Building.
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Sol Epstein
Arty
Wil
Aaron Haas, Son & Howell
Maryland Casualty Company
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Epstein
Candler Building
Melton Named Mayor by Oxford Council
Oxford Ga January 3 Special At the meeting of the town council Tuesday afternoon the following officers were elected Mayor chair man W F Melton vice chairman J M Johnson clerk and treasurer B F Kitchen s recorder J Z Johnson cemetery agent W R Branham marshal FM Dial The mayor appointed committees for 1916 ordinance and finance Dr H Johnson electricity and waterworks J Z Johnson trees sanitation and health Dr E K Turner public grounds and buildings W C Williams cemetery W R Bran tham streets B C Kitchens
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Oxford
W. F. Melton
J. Z. Johnson
E. K. Turner
Wcc. Williams
W. R. Brantham
B. C
Schumann Heink’s Son Hans Dies in California
Hans Schamenit Heink, 25, son of contralto Mme Schumann Heink, died in San Keego California today from pneumonia. His mother was with him at his death.
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Schumann-Heink
San Keego
Cal
Hans Schamenit-Heink
Mme
Calomel Dangers Promoted in 5¢ Liver Tone Ad
An old advertisement touts Dodson’s Liver Tone as a “harmless vegetable substitute” to calomel. It claims calomel sharpens liver action, causes salivation, cramps, and nausea, and urges readers to switch to the 5¢ bottle for quicker, safer relief. The copy highlights parental use and a promise of renewed energy for work or play.
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