All Railroads to Enter Depot in Atlanta Unity
Indications that Georgia, Western and Atlantic and Seaboard Air Line will unite to use a new central passenger station in Atlanta. Initial plans had some roads staying at the old shed, but there is strong expectation that all lines will converge, giving travelers one convenient depot and faster access across the city. The Southern, Central, and Atlanta and West Point already agreed to use the new station, with others thought to follow.
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Atlantic
Seaboard Air Line
Atlanta
Union
Atlanta Terminal Company
Attate
T Ila
Southern
Central
West Point
Georgia
Western
Nashville
Chattanooga
St. Lonmis
Youth Held Up by Highwaymen Near Grant Park
J Ernest Stallings Jr a one year old boy delivering papers was accosted on Logan avenue near Grant park by two unknown Black men who demanded money and assaulted him with a dirk. The assailants fled into the park after taking 20 cents and a bundle of clothing as residents pursued them.
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J. Ernest Stallings, Jr
J. E. Stallings
Logan Avenue
Grant Park
Stalling
Stallings
Old woman selling kindling shines with cheerful faith
On Broad and Marietta a poor old woman with bundles of kindling wins pity then reveals a life of grit and grace. She cares for two grandchildren while a daughter studies away. A railroad engineer provides coal each winter, a sign of providence and community support.
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Enki- Neer
Santa Claus
Atlanta
Hig Place
Dr C F Benson Reappointed President Of Board Of Health
Dr C F Benson was chosen president and Dr James N Brawner named secretary during a brief reorganizational meeting of the health board. New members Dr Cyrus W Strickler G H Brandon and George Sims took the oath, with Wheeler Mangum and Mayor Howell present. Benson pledged to make the sanitary department a success this year. Next board meeting is the Friday before the third Monday in January.
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Board of ,Health
Charka F. Benson
James N. Brawner
Cyrus W. Strickler
G. H. Brandon
George Sims
Ur. c. EF. Benson
Benson
Howell
Wheeler Mangum
Charles F. Benson
Brandon
Dr. Benson
Sanitary Department
Brawner
Leonard Thornton
Board of Health
Negro Murderer Given Reprieve in Louisiana
Montgomery La January 7 George Mincus a negro murderer of Walker county who was to have been hanged tomorrow was reprieved by Governor Jesus until the 21st He killed another named Bob Nolan The pardoning board has recommended the sentence be commuted to life imprisonment
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Montgomery
George Mincus
Walker County
Jesus
Bob Nolan
Pardoning Board
Hfs
Swift Sells Bank Interest in Elberton Ga
Swift, former cashier of Elberton Loan and Savings Bank, sold most of his stake and resigned as cashier. Z C Hawes becomes cashier while Don Hawes remains book keeper. Captain P M Hawes and Dr S A Hawes bought the sold interest and Captain Hawes elected president.
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Swift
Elberton
G. Swift
Elberton Loan and Savings Bank
Z. C. Hawes
Don Hawes
P. M. Hawes
S A. Hawes
Hawes
Water Board Finance Committee Seeks Yearly Apportionments
The board of water commissioners met to plan this year’s apportionment requests. The finance committee estimates water department income from rents at 200000, about 26000 more than last year. Extraordinary items include 320000 for a new pump and 20000 for foundations, 10000 for a reservoir site, 620000 for a new reservoir, and 300 for a duplicate pipe line. The reservoir reconstruction is planned over three years at 58000 yearly cost, with about 20000 work possible this year.
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Water Works Department
Board of Water Commissioners
The
Water Board
Water Department
Hemphill
Macon News
Woman's Page
Saving bank plan best path to money getting
Money Getting is a business which most people can follow. Toa ba successful means persistent work, self-denial, and a systematic scheme of saving. But there is no plan that brings more satisfactory results than that afforded by the savings bank. Possibly you would like to test this matter for yourself.
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Savings Bank
Underground Alarm System Nears Completion
The board of electrical control will review testing at 4 PM on an underground conduit plan. Georgia Railway and Electric seeks to extend its system. city officials expect approval, with the company bearing liability. City Electrician Harper says improved fire and police signals will be operable in about two weeks as cables are linked to conduit boxes.
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Board of Electrical Control
Haa
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
City
Council
J. M. Stephens
Bkds
GROOM HELD AS SUSPECT IN MARIAN COUNTY MARRIAGE
City detectives Sanford and Ivey arrested William M. Marshall after a hurried honeymoon in Atlanta following a marriage arranged via a corresponding bureau. Marshall, about 30, with tattoos of a star and an anchor, claims to be a college graduate seeking teaching work. He is held for investigation amid allegations of past horse neglect and other unsettled claims.
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Sanford and Ivey
William M. Marshall
Plant Hotel
Decatur Street
Marshall
Marion County
Ala
Atlanta
Ailania
Clerk at Court Ends Life After Treatment
Douglas Ga January 7 Special D W Gaskin clerk of Coffee superior court cut his throat today about 12 oclock and will probably die He had just returned from treatment at a Keely cure for alcoholism
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Douglas
D. W. Gaskin
Coffee Superior Court
Keely
Theaters to be inspected by Atlanta council committee
A four member municipal team led by Chief Engineer R M Clayton and including Fire Chief W R Joyner Building Inspector Frank A Pittman and City Electrician T J Harper will begin examining Atlanta theaters today. The move follows the Iroquois fire tragedy in Chicago and a safety report is planned for the next council session.
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E. C. Patera
Atlanta
Peters
Iroquois Theater
Chicago
Techncal
R. M. Clayton
W. R. Joyner
Frank A. Pittman
Boy Taken From His Home Sparks Court Action
The recorder ordered William Burke's 13 year old son sent to the Home for the Friendless after the boy testified his stepmother beat him when he spoke up. The boy had run away from his father’s home about a dozen times and was found by police on Central avenues.
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Recorder
William Burke
Thurman Street
Hema
Central Avenues
Gleer and
Chandler
Recorder’s Court
Burke
Recorder Broyles
Kirkwood Moves Toward City Charter Incorporation
A mass meeting in Kirkwood at Coffee's store discussed boundaries and incorporation steps. Colonel F Williams chaired. boundary committee members included Aram, Bates, Duffy, Cassell, and Captain Douglas. About 1,600 residents live within the proposed area seeking better rights and schools, and to position Kirkwood for a Pratt laboratory plant. Another mass meeting is planned for next Thursday night.
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Kirkwood
Coffee
F. Willams
Aram
John F. Bates
J J. Duffy
L. J. Cassell
R. Douglas
Kirk Wood
Pratt Laboratory
Festival Service Sunday by Episcopal Choirs at Cathedral
Choirs of St Luke and St Philip Episcopal churches join in a festival service at the cathedral next Sunday at 4 PM. The Episcopal Church Choir Association formed by Gordon Graham and J Fowler Richardson will convene annually for similar services. The program features the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, a special composition by Graham dedicated to Richardson, and works by Randegger Gounod and Morley.
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St. Philip and
St. Luke
St Luke
St Philip Episcopal
Episcopal Church Choir Association
Gordon Graham
J Fowler Richardson
Episcopal Church
St Philip
J. Fowler Richardson
St. Paul Cathedral
England
Randegger
Richardson
Gounod
Morley
Securities Company Chartered In Goldsboro
Raleigh January 7 special state charters the Goldsboro and Beven Springs securities company of Goldsboro with 1600000 capital stock to acquire control of Atlantic and Northwestern railway stocks and bonds operate hotels sanitariums and trolley lines United States Senator M Simmons a stock holder
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Raleigh
N. C
Goldsboro and Beven Bprings Securities Company
Goldsboro
Atlantic and Northwestern Railway
United States
M. Simmons
Jefferson's Hot Scotch and Cleveland Dinner Quip
Ex President Cleveland samples a hot Scotch prepared by Joseph Jefferson for a distinguished guest. Cleveland identifies ingredients aloud and teases Jefferson about a possible barkeeper role. The exchange mixes humor with mock critique of the drink and its fusion of flavors.
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Jefferson
New York Times
Joseph Jefferson
Cleveland
Florence
Georgia board re elects Newell entomologist for 1964
The Georgia state board of entomology met at Lanier house in Macon and reelected Simon R. Newell as state entomologist and R I Smith as assistant for 1964. Board members include Commissioner B Stevens ex-officio chair and Dudley M Hughes and P J Burchman. The board praised Newell’s efficient work.
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Simon R. Newell
Georgia
R. I. Smith
State Board of Entomology
Lanier House
Macon
B Stevens
Dudley M Hughes
Danville
Georgia Agricultural Society
P. J. Burchman
Augusta
Georgia Horticultural Society
Newell
St. Louis
O B. Stevens
Agricultural Department of Georgia
Stevens
Danvile
Hugh Y Washington
Rfp Wright
Yeates
Glascock Barrett
Messra Hughes
Washington
Barrett
Atlanta
Millan
Wrightsville
Waynesboro
Americus
Cuthbert
Dawson
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Stadard
Jno
M. Miller Co
Ernest Stallings
Maier & Berkele
Whitehall Street
A.countryman
Broad
Marietta
Tonda
Heads Health Board
Trust Company OF
Cgborcia
Equitable Building
Milter
Coffee County
Stas
Title Guarantee and Trust Co
Empire Building
Atlanta, Ga
W E Hamby
M . Toomer
Baxter & Cap
Fargo
Hamby
Toomer
Dean Brothers
Echols
Lotha Lumber Company
Waycross
Mr Toomer
Id and
J Lee Ensign
JW. English, Jr
Hawkinsville
W P. Wheeler
Adams
Milledgeville
R E. Park
Captain Park
O B Stevens
Alaz
George F Bedberry
Bessemer City
Pressly
Horse
Siseman Bros
Hess Shoes
Hess
Pen
Eiseman Bros
Jina
Patent Vici
Vici Kid
Cordovan
Whitehall St
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