Not a candidate says Lee Smith not a candidate
In a statement to The Constitution B Lee Smith former fourth ward councilman says he is not a candidate for superintendent of prisons. He notes council and prison committee members offered support but he will not apply. He denies knowledge of a Georgian story and asserts he would only accept if Atlanta truly needs his service.
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B. Lee Smith
Fourth Ward
Prinr
Atlanta
Postion
City Hall
Captain Ball
Prisonas
Vaughan
Weather forecast notes warmer springlike Atlanta day
The weather report for Atlanta and vicinity describes fair skies and a warmer trend. It notes not much change in temperature overall, signaling a springlike lift in conditions for the area today.
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Atlanta
Weather warms as snow fades with rain expected
The report notes temperatures rising from near freezing to the fifties during the day, no cold wave, and possible rain. A witty aside from the Gopher mentions a pleasant Wednesday visit to his studio. A Standard Club charity entertainment on January 25 is highlighted to support settlement work.
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Duluth
Gopher
South
Tinne Hcense
Studico
Standard Club
Diamonds for Investments Price Rise Spark Demand
Diamonds for investments notes rising prices and urges readers to purchase. Highlights that diamonds are high quality with a wide range of sizes, available loose or mounted from a seller.
West Point Melon May Be Cut Today
Stockholders of the Atlanta and West Point Railway meet at the Tarmings station to approve increasing capital stock from 1,250,000 to 2,500,000. The plan would retire debentures around 4,232,000, placing the excess to the treasury, with current stock valued 160 to 175 per share. Stockholders may receive new shares at 100, and the road plans double tracking 96 miles in coming years.
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Atlanta and West Point Railway Company
Tarmings Station
Ita Treasury i
West Point
EDGE BOYS BOUND OVER ON CHARGE OF ARSON
Marietta Ga January 19 special PW and Jor Edge of Austell accused of setting fire to the hotel at that place to collect heavy insurance on their cigar stand and stock were bound over at commitment trial yesterday in the sum of 2500 The defense offered no witnesses and Austell citizens seeking a larger bond failed before the judge
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Marietta
Jor Edge
Auntell
Sits
Austell
Labor Temple Planned for Waycross Georgia
A labor temple will be erected in Waycross by local union members. The location is to be decided or announced soon and the building is expected to be handsome with a hall or room suitable for conventions or any purpose. Many union members are in the city and may proceed if the project is approved.
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Waycross
Installation of McDonough Lodge No 283 Knights of Pythias
The first annual installation of McDonough Lodge No 283 Knights of Pythias officers occurred at the new Masonic hall Monday at 7 30 pm. E M Copeland served as chancellor commander followed by Baltor Smith vice chancellor O Tolleson prel ate H C Hightower master of work and others. A banquet followed and a loving cup was presented to retiring chancellor commander Colonel E M Smith by Colonel R P Jackson.
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Meuunvubh
McDonough Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Masonic
E M. Copeland
Baltor Smith
O © ‘Tolleson
H. C Hightower
Houston Court Meets
Houston court convened its regular quarterly session on January 17 with Judge Duncan presiding. Forty three civil suits stood for trial and twenty eight criminal cases were filed. ten civil suits and fifteen criminal cases were disposed of including two jury trials. Two jury trials resulted in acquittals. seven guilty pleas were fined and paid into court. bonds were posted for indictments demanded by the grand jury.
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Houston
Perry
City Court of
Hon. Co
Duncan
Lecture at Brenau Ga On Our Approaching Winter
An interesting lecture was delivered Thursday to Brenau college students by Professor M T Peed on Our Approaching Winter. The talk referenced Halley’s comet and noted Brenau’s astronomical observatory as one of Georgia’s few. Students anticipate the first passage of the planned planet through the big telescope.
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Brenau
Guineavilla
M. ‘T. Peed
Georgia
Giltless
CAPT NICKERSON DIES IN ATHENS AT 81
Captain Reuben Nickerson longtime Athens business leader died at his Hill Street home in his eighty first year He led the Athens Hardware Company and served as city alderman multiple terms He helped found various local ventures and was a longtime director of the Southern Mutual Insurance Company Survived by son Thomas H Nickerson funeral set for Thursday afternoon at the family home
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Athens
Reuben Nickerson
Hill Street
Athens Hardware Company
Southern Mutual Insurance Company
Nickerson
University Savings Bank
Thomas H. Nickerson
Cost of drawing plans takes upward trend
The American Institute of Architects raised fees from 5 to 7 percent for plan drawing, effective soon in Atlanta and nationwide. New York chapter led the move. Atlanta members discussed but delayed action at their meeting. Builders face higher costs alongside labor and materials as real estate prices rise.
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American Institute of Architects
Hicransa
Atlanta
New York
Adianta
Wa Lave
Ren
Getting Through the Custom House
Travelers returning through New York port can pass Customs quickly if declarations are accurate and duties paid. First timers may read WOMANS HOME COMPANION funeral issue for a full, plain guide to the process and avoiding delays with Collector William Loeb Jr.
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Wno
New York
Custom House
William Loeb
Loeb
Womans Home Companion
Central Hallway assault claim fears robberies
The father of Dan Mathewson denies his son drank or provoked the incident after he was found with his leg cut off on the Central Hallway near the second street crossing. He maintains the boy was robbed and pushed onto the tracks by four Black assailants, though police doubt robbery occurred.
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MBGM
Les Vonuens Ser
BF Matthews
Dan Matthewn
Bla Sch
Matthewa
Murder Mystery in Cincinnati Despite Coroner Verdict
Cincinnati January 19 the murder of Anna Lloyd whose disfigured body was found New Year’s day remains a mystery despite Coroner Coe announcing today that the open verdict stands. No motive or street violence connections were established in the vicinity.
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Cincinnati
Anna Lloyd
Coe
Revival Closes in Swainaboro Ga at Baptist Church
Dr E R Carswell of Philadelphia, noted Bible teacher, concluded a week long revival at the Baptist church in Swainaboro with services held twice daily. Court in Session in Swainaboro reports the October adjourned term convening with Judge Rewling, Solicitor Herrington, and stenographer Woods in attendance.
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Swainaboro
E.R. Carswell
Philadelphia
Jeanita
Svangelion
the Baptist Church
Spe
Cific
Superior Court
B. T. Rewlings
Alfred Herrington
Pierce Woods
New Concern Formed in Waycross Georgia
Waycross Georgia January 19 The South Georgian Auditing Company launches a new concern in the city with aims to compile uniform convict and tax records. The move signals a growing enterprise in local governance data handling and record management.
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Waycross
Spacisl
Governor Brown Guest of Honor at Georgia Luncheon in Washington
Governor Brown attended a Georgia delegation luncheon in the House restaurant with Senator Bacon and eleven Georgia members. The event featured a formal menu, decor, and security precautions, with Col Livingston coordinating. Governor Harmon of Ohio and other governors joined a reception at the National Press Club, followed by a White House dinner hosted by President Taft.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Governor Brown
Georgia
House
Senator Bacon
Brown
Tower House
John T. Balfeuillet
Bacon
Clay
Lee
Brantley
Hardwick
Livingston
National Capitol
Congressional
Willard
Capitol
Harmon
Ohio
National Press Club
Taft
First National Bank of Milledgeville Organized
Milledgeville Ga January 19 The First National bank of this city was organized today A large share of stock is held by citizens from the city and county Eleven directors were elected six from Milledgeville and five from the county A Hohne was made president N Ennis of Washington county vice president G A McKinley cashier The bank expects to open by February 15
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First National of
Milledgeville
First National Bank
A. Hohne
N. Ennis
Washington County
G. A. McKinley
Big Paper Men Visit Atlanta Editors and Executives
President A N Burbank of International Paper Company and Vice President Tom T Waller visited Atlanta guest of W E Mansfield. They toured at the Capital City Club and praised the firm’s 40 year industry leadership and 1,560 ton daily output. The group planned a New Orleans stop before returning. Lemon famine ends as Marie Manzell arrives with 6,000 boxes from Sicily, easing shortages after high prices.
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A N Burbank
International Paper Company
New York City
Tom T Waller
Atlanta
W E Mansfield
Concern
Jork
Capital City Club
Yesterdday
Roby Robinson
Constitution Publishing Company
Burbank
Isong
Strongest
Mansfield
New Orleans
Marie Manzell
Sicily
Delayed Schedules Suppress Public Interest in Papers
Disrupted train services have delayed the arrival of newspapers, causing readers to lose interest as papers reach the outside markets late and readers abandon them after arrival.
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Wey Sas Vauvars Ov
Spes Glalj
General Council In Session Today Incomplete Text
General Council will meet at 2 oclock Thursday to continue business delayed from last Monday due to volume. The session adjourned and resumes Thursday afternoon to address remaining items.
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General Council
Seselon
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D A. GA
New Feiled
Lee Smith
Rest of State
Diamonds
Underwood Typewriters
Peachtree St
EDGE
Capt
Citizens
Denies
Drinkin
Rountree’s
W. Z, Turner
Whitehall St
International Paper Co
Pres. Waller
Eiseman Bros
Lish
Nobby
Balti
Perior
Whitehall Street
Frank £. Block
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