Upshaw Denounces Misuse Of Names By Press
William D Upshaw editor of The Golden Age objects to being called Rev or Dr. in print. He writes The Constitution asserting he is untitled, unornained, and a plain citizen, criticizing Thomas E Watson for mudslinging over his name and urging respect for his given identity.
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Wil D. Upshaw
The
Golden Age
Thomas E. Watson
Upshaw
Christ
Sue
Tom Watson
William T. Ellis
Jen G. Broughton
America
Tom
Georgia
Watson
William D Upshaw
Atlanta, Ga
Three Men Enter Race for Atlanta Mayor
Three candidates are hinted for the Atlanta mayoralty after incumbent Maddox, with political ties to the police board and bond commission, may not run again. Carlos Mason, F A Quillian, and James G Woodward are named as possible entrants though none has formally announced.
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Atlanta
Robert F. Maddox
Carlos Mason
Board of Police Commissioners
F. A. Quillian
Bond Commission
James G. Woodward
Mason
Beng
Police Board
Robert ¥. Maddox
Woodward
Maddox
Masur
Quillian
Brantley Resigns as Secretary to Return to Valdosta Times
Secretary Brantley has tendered his resignation to Governor Brown and will return to Valdosta to resume editorial duties at The Valdosta Times. He left office at the governor's request after long service and will be replaced by B. M. Blackburn during the interim. The new secretary will be named on the governor’s return from Washington next week.
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C. Brantley
Brown
Valdosta
Valdosta Times
Brantley
Washington
B. M. Blackburn
Diamonds as Investment Peak On Rising Prices
A sales pitch asserts diamonds are a strong investment with prices rising. It touts high quality stones in most sizes, available loose or mounted, urging readers to buy now as values increase.
Atlanta Bond Ordinance Adopted by 1910 Council
The Atlanta city council approved a bond ordinance authorizing a $3,000,000 bond issue for 1908 projects. It pledges good faith to voters, restricts fund use to designated improvements, requires mayoral approval, and dictates sale terms and repeal of conflicting ordinances.
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Candler
City of Atlante
Atlanta
City of
Crittenton Home in Fine Condition Reported
Mrs. BH Stows, Florence Crittenton home secretary, releases annual 1909 report showing receipts of 3365.98 with 2053.45 spent and a 298.52 surplus. During the year 105 applications were received. 49 adults and 2 children admitted. 35 births. 11 adults and 44 children cared for. 3 infant deaths. Regular religious services were held.
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BH. Stows
Florence Crittenton
Alabama street extension faces huge crossrail bridge test
First and Fifth wards press to open Alabama street across railroad tracks to ease isolation of a city area. City already owns rights from Western and Atlantic, but must cross Central of Georgia, Monroe, Southern, and other lines. A bridge or viaduct spanning multiple tracks is needed, with the project costing beyond current investments. City Engineer says benefits are substantial if the extension proceeds amid solid ward support.
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Allanta Gs
Alabama Street
Rhodes
Eliott
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Central of Georgia
Monroe Tract
Central
Sulsey Street
Southern Railway
Teacha
Clayton
Atlanta
Birmingham
Atlantic
Monroe
Southern
Fountry
Pavia
Sawtell Corner Hotel Project Moves Forward at Houston and Pryor
A 10 story preproof hotel is planned on Sawtell corner after tenants are vacated. The site at Houston and North Pryor was bought for 65 000 dollars and demolition and ground excavation will start soon. The syndicate, led by Dabney H. Scoville J J Mangham and Judge Robert T Daniel, expects a modern southern landmark with a total cost near 200 000 dollars.
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Sawtell
City Council approves stockade split from public works
The Atlanta council unanimously ordains separating the city stockade from the commissioner of public works. A superintendent of city prison and a city prison physician will be elected by the general council, with salaries of 1800 and 1200 per year respectively, under prison committee oversight. The ordinance details control, rules, and sanitary standards for the stockade and related facilities.
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Department of Commissioner of Public Works
General Council
Atlanta
Ciy
Department of Lhe
Sama
Committee On
Presens
Eaint
City Prison
Alty
Jand
Sald Crty
Jolly Prison
Infifetad
Stockada
Grouing
Two Department Salaries Raised in City Ordinances
The city council adopted two ordinances fixing a graduated wage scale for police and firemen starting October 1 191. They set monthly salaries from 60 to 89 in early years and 90 after six years, with higher steps for longer service. Retired officers to receive 48 monthly when possible.
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Finance Committee
General Council
Byrd's Directory A Beautiful Book
Foris directory of Atlanta, a bound 21 hundred pages, is ready for publication and being distributed to subscribers. The edition serves as reference material for library use and city needs, listing street runs, cross streets, residents, household status, color and sex, with alphabetical names, secret societies, churches, and population figures of 205 875, with 5230 names in the directory and higher inhabitants when multiples relate.
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Foris Directory
Atlanta
Allantas
City Prison Health Inspector and Monthly Inspections Ordinance
The ordinance creates a city physician role with a $1200 annual salary to oversee prisoner health at city prisons and police stations. He will inspect inmates on intake and as needed, ensure humane treatment, prevent cross infection, enforce bedding and clothing cleanliness, and report to the city prison warden with final decisions by prison committees on disputes.
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Police Board
Mendez Charged With Assault and Battery
Mendez a Cuban cigar manufacturer at 6 South Broad Street was held on $25 bond by Justice J B Ridhey after a warrant charged assault and battery on Miss Louise Talton of 107 Chestnut Street. Talton says Mendez tried to forcibly eject her from the rectory last week while she retrieved a forgotten cigar knife. Her sister Miss Fannie Talton aided her escape. Mendez was summoned to fill the pulpit left by Dr Junius W Millard, who resigned for health reasons. Mr Gordon, son of Dr A J Gordon, preached recently and was invited to continue by letter and telegram. Gordon is described as a single, about thirty, scholar. His decision is expected in about two weeks.
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M. Mendez
J .B. Ridhey
Louise Talton
Chestnut Street
Mendez
Miss Talton
Fannie Talton
Statra
Junius W. Millard
Mr. Gordon
A. J. Gordon
Gordon
Councilman Foster Announces Resignation from Ward Eight
Councilman Frank Foster has submitted his resignation to Mayor Maddox citing business duties and lack of time. Foster chairs the hospitals and charities committee and is described as an active and popular member, with council action planned at the next meeting.
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Frank ©. Foster
Maddox
Foster
Hospitals and Charities
Ponce de Leon Church Names Rev Arthur H Gordon
The Ponce de Leon Avenue Baptist church called Rev Arthur Hale Gordon of Emanuel Baptist Church Cambridge Massachusetts to its pastorate on Sunday morning.
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Ponce DE Leon
A. H. Gordon
Ponce de Leon Avenue Baptist Church
Arthur Hale Gordon
Emanuel Baptist Church
Cambridge
Mass
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Peachtree St
Sawtell Corner
Tl&ather Goods
Rountree
Whitehall St
W. Z. Turner
Mgr
E.g.griffin
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Dental Rooms
Whitehall Street
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Laiy
Scale
Byrd’s Directory
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Alton
Bread and Beaver
New York, N.Y
Eisenman Bros
Uine Priestley Process
Eiseman Bros
Whitehall
Grivee
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