Opposed Atlantic city emergency tax push by councilmen
A transcription of council members denouncing a proposed emergency tax increase. Barrett Maddox and others oppose higher rates citing undue burden, lack of clear emergency, and need for economical city operation. Several members criticize behind closed doors meetings and argue residents deserve transparency and prudent spending.
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Paul
Aiso
Theople
C. A. Barrett
St Y
Cuncilman
J. J. Maddox
and Ward
Council
Rmal
Duncilman W. M. “Erry
Eliyes
Juncilman A. Q. Adams
City of
Atlanta
Mitchell Street
Atlanta Tax Debate Shapes City Water and Sewer Needs
Public discussion shows Aldermen split on a tax levy to fund water mains sewer work and fire protection. Opponents cite cost while supporters insist emergency upgrades for health, safety, and growth require immediate revenue. Education and street concerns are noted amid appeals for open government.
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Juncilman A. P. Thompson
Ecal Levy
Donstead
Atlanta
Dea
Schoo
Tha Aia
Agraliat
Xtra Levy
Willin
Elventh
Counci
Calla
W. Day
Board of Health
Joyner
Woodward
Port
Seventh Ward
Roy
John
Parks
Fourth Ward
Johnson
Harvey Johnson
Counel
Russia Must Rebuild Road After Siberian Rail Work
Washington reports that before completing the Siberian railroad, reconstruction is required at a cost not less than 25 million dollars. Com mercial Agent Greener at Vladivostok notes haste, light rails, wood bridges, and wide crossings create danger. Heavy engines on steep grades worsen risk, prompting broader reconstruction.
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Washington
Siberian
State Department
Greener
Vladivostock
Russia
Albany Ready for Her Crew
Naval constructor Gilmore reports the cruiser Albany will be ready to receive her crew within two weeks. About 200 men will sail on the Prairie to accompany the Albany from Newcastle to bring her to the United States. The Albany is described as similar in speed and qualities to her sister ship New Orleans.
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Washington
Gilmore
Newcastle on-Tyne
Albany
Navy Department
Europe
United States
New Orleans
Piles Cured Without the Knife with PAZO OINTMENT
Piles cured without the knife by PAZO OINTMENT. Doctors authorize refunds if not cured. Cures ordinary cases in six days and worst in fourteen. One application eases itching instantly. Positive guarantee, no cure no pay. Price six cents, 50 cents by mail. Manufactur erie Medicine Co. St Louis Mo.
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Alamos and We
Ee Gorwara
Erie Medicine Co
Louk, Mo
Canal bills favor Hepburn Nicaragua route action urged
Washington reports indicate swift action on Nicaragua canal legislation with the Hepburn bill approved by the House Interstate Commerce Committee and Morgan pressing for quick Senate passage. Adamson moved to take up the measure, aiming to build a government run canal route with possible early congressional approval and minimal delays.
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Jos
Ohl
Washington
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
Senate
House
Adamson
Georgia
Nicaragua
Morgan
House Committee
Hy Poe
Senptey Morgan
Admiral Walker
Costa Rica
House Committee On
Brantley
Brunswick
Hepburn Canal Bill Advances After Committee Changes
Washington January 12 The house committee on Interstate and foreign commerce ordered a favorable report on the Hepburn bill for a Nicaragua canal. The measure mirrors the previous version with a few changes including a new section three and verbal edits. The panel concluded action should proceed without waiting for the Isthmian canal commission report, with one member, Mr Fletcher, reserving his right to later oppose or support after further study.
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Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Nicaragua Canal
Jaat Congress
Isthmian Canal Commission
Fletcher
Minnesota
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Sosta
Canal through Greytown to Breto authorized in 140 million sum
A plan authorizes construction of a Caribbean to Pacific canal from near Greytown via Lake Nicaragua to Breto with locks harbors and fortifications. The president may secure rights and guarantee use to Costa Rica and Nicaragua while an appropriation of 140 000 400 is provided for completion through ongoing warrants and chief engineer estimates.
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Greytown
Caribbean ‘Sea
Nicaragua
Breto
Pacific Ocean
Secretary of War
Caribbean Sea
Lake
Defense Ag
San Juan
Civer
Treasury
Sulzer Resolution Sees Little Support in Short House Session
Washington January 14 the house met briefly for about twenty minutes. Mr Catchings Mississippi was sworn in as a member, while the resignation of Governor Walter Smith of Maryland was laid before the body. Sulzer New York presented a resolution to appoint a special committee to probe secretary of the treasury ties with New York banks and related custom house sales. Republicans opposed and blocked action asking for regular procedure. The house adjourned until Monday.
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Sulzer
Washington
Catchings
Mississip-1 PL
Yonn Walter Smith
Mary Dard
Ning Menmbpers
Secretary of the Treasury
New York National Banks
New York Custom House
Duizell
Republian
Pennsylvania
Phen
Swzer
Sur
Limitis
Grosvenor
Ohio
Hopkins
Seaboard gains authority for Virginia consolidation
Richmond January 12 Special The Seaboard Air Line wins legal authority to consolidate its Virginia properties with other roads via a bill signed by Governor Tyler. The Richmond Petersburg and Carolina Railway is the northern division, with no opposition in the General Assembly. Judge Waddell’s injunction request appears unlikely to succeed, clearing the path for consolidation. Separately, Decatur Axtell is poised to become Chesapeake and Ohio president, with General Manager George W. Stevens expected as vice president and to remain in charge.
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Richmond
Seaboard Air Line
Virginia
Tyler
Senate
House
Wags
Lemuel Trigg
Ryan
Waddell
Decatur Axtell
Chesapeake and Ohio
Ingalls
George W. Stevens
Axteid
Toledo and Ohio Central
Public Buildings Slowed by 30 Percent Material Rise
Assistant Secretary Taylor told the House committee that the supervising architect's office is hampered by a roughly 30 percent rise in building materials. Numerous public building appropriations prove inadequate due to higher costs, and site prices have also climbed. About 120 projects totaling $20,000,000 are under consideration before the committee.
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Washington
Taylor
Treasury Department
House Committee On
Funeral of W. R. Lawhon Held at Home in Lithonia
Funeral services for W. R. Lawhon who died Thursday afternoon at 178 Wylie Street were conducted at 7:90 o'clock. The body will be taken to Lithonia this morning where interment will occur, with Dr. Btone assisting.
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W. BE
Lawhon
W. R. Lawhon
Tia
Wylie Street
Dr. Btone
Lithonia
Bond Deal Is Called Off By Trust Company of Georgia
Trust Company of Georgia relieves the syndicate and calls off the bond deal. Injunctions cited as the cause of failure. Atlanta Railway and Power Co had arranged for a large bond issue. Yoel Hurt refuses to discuss the matter.
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Atlanta Railway and Power Co
Yoel Hurt
Trust Co of Georgia dissolves Atlanta railway contract
Notice from the Trust Company of Georgia states that court injunctions prevent the merger plan between the Atlanta Hall way and Power Company and the Atlanta Railway Company. The syndicate is dissolved and the contract void. The street railway consolidation aimed to issue bonds of 2,000,000 for debt, improvements, and an electric and steam heating plant. Joel Hurt, president, offered no comment. Hood's Sarsaparilla is endorsed in the local draught.
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Atlanta
WOCO
Trust Company of Georgia
Atlanta Hallway and Power Company
Atlanta Railway Company
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Consolidated
Atlanta Railway Street Railroad
John 8. Candler
Trust Company
13 Teld
Joel Hurt
Wood Removes a Court Official
A public service official is removed from the court position, with a stated reason for the change. The action reflects administrative reorganization and aims to improve governance, citing performance or policy concerns as the basis for the replacement.
Mora Removal Shocks Cuba After Custom House Scandal
Havana January 12. Ederico Mors is removed as supreme court f iscal after a government inquiry into justice administration. General Wood says the action targets custody abuses and untried cases linked to customs officials. Possible successors Andrade or Pierra are noted for political backing and Cuban loyalty.
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Havana
Ederico Mors
Supreme Court
Justles
Senor ‘Mora
Wood
Senor Mora
Custom House
Moray
Office of Supreme Fiscal
Y Mora
Department of Justice
Bliss
Mora
Senor Estevez
Nal
Justice
Senor Andrade
Senor Pierra
General Wood
The
Independiente
Fge
United States
Detective Dave Looney Resigns From Atlanta Police
Detective Dave Looney of the Atlanta police department tendered his resignation to Police Board Chairman Patterson. The board will consider the action at the next meeting. no charges have been filed, and his resignation is expected to take effect February 1. Looney has served seventeen years and remains popular among officers and many friends citywide.
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Dave
Looney
Atlanta Police Department
Patterson
Police Board
Board of Pulice Commissioners
Tg Maid
Detective Looney
Bis
Atlanta
Ae Ep ci
Burglars Blow Open Apatos Ga Post Office Safe
Reported break in at Apatos Georgia post office where burglars forced the safe but did not steal merchandise. The office is located near J. W. Jackson. George De Haven named general passenger agent for Grand Rapids Pere Marquette district. H Moeller appointed to new district with seven road atoms.
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Columbus
Burelara
Apatos
J. W. Jackson
George de Haven
Grand Rapids
Pere Marquette
H. ¥. Moeller
Fistrintt Fach
Doctors From Two States Seaboard Officers Elected
Newport News Virginia January 12 The Seaboard Medical Association with members from Virginia and North Carolina adjourned after a two day session Officers for the year elected include President Dr BE A Lewis of Jackson North Carolina First Vice President Dr F Drummond Parksley Virginia Second Vice President Dr M Bolton Rich Square North Carolina Secretary Dr John R Bagby Newport News Treasurer Dr C O Laughlinhouse Virginia Orator Dr J E Sebreli Courtland Virginia
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Seaboard Medical Association
Newport News
Virginia
North Carolina
BE. A. Lewis
Jackson
N. C
F. Drummond
Parksley
M. Bolton
Rich Square
John R. Bagby
C. O. Laughlinhouse
J. E. Sebreli
Courtland Va
Maconmeets discuss academy benefit and civic events
Fragmentary notes from Macon outline plans for an upcoming academy benefit and athletic association activities. Key figures include J G W Macon officer group, Professor M Caraker, A Stetson, and Captain Jones recruiting volunteers. Court cases and municipal matters are briefly referenced with dates pending finalization.
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Second Ward
Weils Street
McDaniel Street
North Avenue
Alporman H. M. Beutell
General Council of
Whitehall Street
Pryor Street
Kimball House
Rgoith
Tanyard Branch
Technological’ School
State Street School
Holland
Third Ward
A. ¢. Minhinnett
CANAL
Adain
Huse Cates
Genta
Geing
Senator Morgan
Senate Committee
Hepburn
Seaboard
Architect's Office
Jewett
J. E. Jewett
77 Bible House
New York City
Metuchen
N. J.s
New York
Philadelphia
Mra. J. & Jowett
DF Williams
Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Trust CO. OF
Hood
Tevers
Dave Looney
Enemenemeneani
Mercer Ati
Macon
Jo Smith
Academy O
Fayers
Suy
Mercer
Mei Ing
Letic Association
Hi States Court
Daly
Tha Tailroad
Morrow
York
Fegular
Granville Conne
Volunteers
Robert C
Captain Jones
Manta
Jones
Moon
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