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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1913
Page
3
A long, buildup filled appeal argues for immediate action by Athens general council in 1913 to fund hospital improvements, smoke control, and street repairs. The author seeks thorough auditing of all bond expenditures, pledging personal oversight and firm budget discipline to ensure sound public works and safer streets.
Weather disruptions hit Georgia agriculture as pork and peach harvests face setbacks. The report notes damaged crops, delayed shipments, and economic strain across southern Georgia, with farmers adapting to reduced yields and ongoing recovery efforts.
A reader describes a years long face skin problem of pimples that burned and itched, hindering hand work. After trying blood medicine without success, use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment led to complete cure. Advertisement notes prices and free samples from Cuticura, Dept. T, Boston.
The document lists 1913 general council officers by ward with first and second ward leaders, third through tenth ward aldermen and councilmen names, and retiring members including Alderman Ton Johnson and others. It shows a fragmented roster with multiple misspellings and unclear names.
The City Planning Commission urges widening and improvements to a key thoroughfare to ease growth and traffic. It requests funding and authority for studies, design, and public works to enable rapid progress and prevent costly delays.
Seow Lork Teniays P HPos DL Daviv on former abiormad and son grissionil nominee last year oon the republicn tlk inf th oF or Fan F Owen on tun evengelat wer Sentenced tudas to serve for less than one Fett had met fisre they tenty months in Singi ng They were conn picted last week of extortion.
Washington January the relief of cities to impose taxes upon express companies and their agencies was upheld today by the supreme Court in affirming the decision of the supreme court of Kansas that an ordinance to this effect in Leavenworth Kansas was valid The court distinguished this case from those where the tax was upon inter state and governmental business.
Mayor Courtland Winn criticizes Atlanta’s patchwork charter as incoherent and urges radical changes to streamline government. He highlights achievements under his administration including school funding, water works, hospital expansion, new fire stations, police improvements, and cost-saving contracts while calling for a unified, functional municipal system.
In Savannah on January 6 special hushind case Judge Charlton refused Mes Tliza A Hinely a divorce from Lertushind GFFP Thineiv ers. He said a single slap does not endanger health or life, dismissed the petition. Court records show several Tift cases on the docket with juries tried throughout the day.
The article outlines Woodward Stiv's push for centered power in a major charter revision, opposing equal tax burdens and current pians. It proposes a new crematory, pricing in poor condition, uniting municipal records for bond expenditure reports, Lakewood grounds at lower cost, a 25 9000 scheme, and a smoke nuisance scheme to connect by future construction for the Grady hospital nursing home and Gula Commercial agh school.
Mayor Woodward, amid a tense council scene, appointed Colcord men to lead the police and sanitation committees and named Ashby and others to key posts. He criticized city departments, urged street and waterworks work, warned against factional fights, and pledged greater city oversight and charter revisions to empower the mayor.
The council clashed over a charter revision plan. Ex mayor Winn and Mayor Woodward showed support while opponents like Alderman Candler argued for more time and a proper committee. The debate, continued from page one, focused on immediate action versus careful consideration.
Nearly 100 attendees met at Wesley Memorial Church for an inspirational gathering. Leaders urged all churches to meet assessments and contribute to missionary work, seeking an extra 15 400 for Cuba. Sessions continued today at 9 am and 2 pm with Dr James Lo Dickey presiding and speakers Bishop Woo Candler and Dr E F Cook, Nashville, general secretary of missions.
The article recounts the 1913 Atlanta ceremony with Mayor Woodward and James Warren elected Alderman pro tem, applause for officials, and appointments to health, school, cemetery, and Grady Hospital boards. A planning commission seeks $10 000 for expert study on city needs and bridge widening. Percy Starnes recites, Marc Woodward vows prompt work at city hall.
A sensational 30 day trial claims to cure deafness and head noises. Promoter offers $1000 reward if it fails to prove effectiveness, and $500 rewards for misrepresentation or non genuine testimonials. Receives testimonials from London and mentions dramatic improvements in hearing and mental clarity.
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