Political clash over police board reforms roils council
Brotherton and English factions clash over an Investigating Committee report on police commissioners. Councilman Warren pushes an immediate effective ordinance to bar self renewal for police chiefs, while factions debate timing and scope, risking a broader battle at Monday's council session.
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Warren
Mayson
Polics Department
Board of Police Commissioner
Special Committee
English
Brotherton
Jones
Day
Johnson
Special Investigating Committee
Hrothervun
Surry Pass
Hisses Heard In Legislature Over Liquor Bills
In Raleigh on January 9, legislative committees debated liquor regulation bills with strong anti saloon and liquor interests. An attorney for liquor interests sparked a hiss storm by accusing Methodists of cigarette funding. Outcome unclear. Watts bill favored, limiting distilleries to towns of 600 or more, while Tandon bill pushes broader prohibition.
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Raleigh
N.sc
Anti-Saloon League and
Liquor Association
Washington Duke
F. M. Simmons
Aysock
Annual Target Practice by Steamer in Pensacola
The annual target practice begins Monday at Pensacola with a steamer pulling targets under hot fire. The event aims to test gunners more extensively than ever, moving away from anchored targets to a fast, hazardous firing exercise.
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Pensarals
Fla
Army
Two Crooks Caught in Jackson and Vicksburg
Deputy Sheriff Wilson of Yazoo City captures two noted criminals Henry Alien and Alonzo Carr, wanted in Yazoo County for burglary and other bold robberies. They were seized in Vicksburg, then routed to Yazoo City for a Friday appearance.
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Jackson
Sherif Wilson
Yazoo City
Henry Alien
Alonzo Carr
Yashoa County
Viking
Bam Wilson
Vicksburg
Allen
Carr
Yost Advises Early Use of Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Not 2 minute should we Yost when a child shows symptoms of croup. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough appears will prevent the attack. It never fails and is pleasant and safe to take.
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Chamberlain
Local council committees meet this morning and afternoon
Council ordinance committee chaired by Councilman Winn meets at 10 o clock to discuss measures referred for action. Streets committee led by Alderman Terry meets at 3 o clock with possible concrete pavement work. Police committee chaired by Terrell convenes at 3 30 with usual hearings on licenses. Claims committee, chaired by Wine, met yesterday and adopted a rule requiring witnesses to testify under oath.
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Councils Ordinance Committee
Terry
TI Policer
Cunnellman Terrell
Vommuttes
Committee ON Claims
Euch
Finance Committee Acts on Valve Upgrades and Per Diem
The Finance Committee met at City Hall and disposed of several items. They approved about 1000 to replace a river valve and up to 2000 to replace sixty worn valves at the river pumping station funded from old material and the coal fund. They authorized 800 for partial expenses of the National Conference of Charities and Corrections in Atlanta. They planned coal investigation at Grady hospital and rejected a pay increase for police leadership.
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T. D
National Conference of Cherities and Corrections
Atlanta
Girardeau
Amorous
Grady Hospital
Confederate Cavalryman James S. McClendon Buried at Oakland
James S. McClendon a Confederate cavalryman who died at his Clarkston residence will be buried this afternoon at Oakland Cemetery. Funeral services are at his home at 1 o'clock with departure for Atlanta at 10 5 over the Georgia railroad for friends attending. McClendon joined Wheeler's cavalry in 1863 and served four years, later living in Atlanta and serving two terms on the city council. He was survived by his wife three children and a brother Thomas McClendon of the city.
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James S. McClendon
Oakland Cemetery
James
Atlanta
Thomas (. McClendon
Inman Proposes Rental for Atlanta Exhibit Space
Hugh Z Inman offers to lease ground and upper floors of the Dallding to Atlanta manufacturers for a permanent exhibit. The plan covers three to six floors with 30 000 square feet, shared by manufacturers who would each cover their portion. The building provides freight and passenger elevators, janitor service, and heating. the proposal awaits Tuesday afternoon finance committee approval and member votes at the Atlanta Manufacturers Association meeting.
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Atlanta
Inman, Smith & Co
Pryor Street
Atlanta Manufacturers’Association
N'Gluck
Atlanta Channer Af Commerce
City Hall
Hugh Z. Inman
J.P. Stevens
Manufacturers’ Association
Inman
Dallding
Manutaghrers
Aim
Mr. Inman
Laem
Atlanta Manufacturers’ Association
Atlanta Mace
Taman, Smith & Company
Ford Honored by Election
Augusta January 29 Special At a meeting of the department of medicine at the University of Georgia Dr DeSaussureford was elected a dean to head the medical school following the death of Dr Eugene Foster. Ford is a senior Augusta physician, son of the late Dr Louis D Ford, and a popular faculty member. The new dean will maintain high standards and progressive leadership.
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Augusta
University of Geortanight
DeSaussureford
Eugene Foster
Ford
Louis D Vord
Mistaken Identity Sparks Comic Exchange on Street
In a humorous scene narrated by The Detroit Free Press, Jones mistakes a passerby for his grandmother and fancifully boasts of charm. The young woman, surprised, pauses and corrects him, revealing the comic mix up and the baldly grinning suitor retreating with a bow.
Dublin business man files bankruptcy petition in Macon
K af Walker a prominent Dublin Laurens county businessman filed for bankruptcy in the U S court in Macon Ga this morning. He listed assets of 180 dollars and liabilities of 1031.24 dollars.
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Macon. Ga
K.af, Walker
Dublin
Laurens Events
Macon
United States
Bartson
Joan Race
Byron Owas
Lodge Eswert Speer Oils Morning Horn
Weich Coal in South Fails as Southern Field Declares Impracticable
At the coal strike commission Philadelphia January 2 the Reading Coal and Iron Company and its workers agreed weighing coal in southern fields is impracticable due to pitching veins. The dispute shifts to middle and upper regions as witnesses describe operations and accidents. The company reports 32 collieries active with daily output 1300 to 1400 tons and a cautious near-term price outlook. Joint committees from miners and operators are named in Indianapolis with a pending legislative issue on blasting mines.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Coal Strike Commission
Reading Company
Thia
John Welch
Potteville
Tle Company
Tie
Cheirman Gray
Dennis Curley
Thomas Horell
Winvers
Girardville
Adam Boyd
Shenandoah
Preston No. 3
Ali
Anderson
Coal Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
Want To Hold Conference In Jackson Miss
The elders and missionaries of the Mormon church in Mississippi seek a suitable venue for the annual conference. They have assurances from the community, recalling a past eviction in Yazoo county, where residents gave thirty minutes to leave. The church now has about a hundred missionaries in Mississippi and reports progress among the local population.
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Jackson
Miss
Mormon Church
Mississippy
Mechantesville
Yazod County
Tye Mormon ,Church
Mississippi guard promised pay for encampment debt
Jacksin Mississippi January 29 Special report confirms Adjutant General Henry autholizes that all debt contracted by national guard for the annual encampment in Hifoxi will be paid if presented with authority. The guard not responsible for accounts made by officers acting without authority. funds were prorated among three regiments and any excess is the officer’s personal responsibility.
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Willis
Jacksin
Miss
Mississippi National Guard
Hifoxi
Henry Autholi
National Guard
Cigar Factory Moves to Valdosta Ga From Atlanta
Arrangements completed to relocate Rodrigues cigar factory to Valdosta. SR. Jones, manager, rented a building and plans cigar production to start about February 1 with a payroll of about twenty five workers. Citizens have subscribed notably to stock in the new concern and an excellent factory site has been secured for full scale operation producing a range of cigars.
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Valdosta
Rodrigues Gar
Atlanta
SR. Jones
George Crawford Honored At Capital City Club Dinner
George Crawford, head of United States Steel mill in McKeeps Port Pennsylvania, was feted at the Capital City Club by business leaders including Inman Lowry Wickersham Woodruff and Weldon. He praised Georgia tech and Atlanta's growth as he prepares to tour mining property with Burt before a eastern trip.
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George Crawford
Atlanta
United States Steel Corporation
McKeeep
Capital City
Joel Iknt
Crawford
Georgia School of Technology
Pennsylvania
Hfe
Florida
Technological School
Sim M. Inman
R. J. Lowry
C. A. Wickersham
Ernest Woodruff
W. M. Kelly
T. D. Meador
Frank Hawkins
Frank Weldon
Dufford -Anderso
Tom Glenn
S. Y. Tupper
George Waiters
George Winship
Georgia
Colonel Lowry
South
Mr. Wickersham
Mr. Inman
Genregia
North Georgia
Burt
South Carolina Senate Passes Compulsory Education Bill
The South Carolina senate approved a bill requiring children over 12 to attend school for at least eight weeks per year with fines from five to twenty dollars for noncompliance. The proposal to impose imprisonment was defeated. Passage remains uncertain amid broad debate.
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South Carolina
Columbia
S.C
Senate
Anioung
Ore
Tiger attack injures trainer at Richmond show
Harman Weedon of Tichenapons was mauled by a tiger during a performance in Richmond on January 29 sustaining severe arm lacerations and a large chest wound with fear of blood poisoning. Separate report notes a post office robbery at Bald Knob, Arkansas, with a safe blown open and about $1000 stolen. a reward is offered for capture of the culprits.
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Richmond
Harman Weedon
Tichenapons
Title Rock
Ark
Bald Knob
Youth Crushed at Dalton Mill in Tragic Accident
Spectalje James Armstrong, twelve year old son of T. AL Armstrong, was killed at the Warrar Tumbr Company mill in Dalton Georgia this morning. He was operating a sip saw when a large pile of Jumper timber collapsed, crushing his head and fracturing his skull. He died almost instantly and will be buried tomorrow. The mill closed until Saturday out of respect.
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Dalton
Spectalje
James Armstrong
T. AL Armstrong
Warrar Tumbr
Mils
Jackson Bankers Fear Grand Jury Indictments Loom
In Jackson Mississippi on January 2, anxious talk surrounds the Hind county grand jury proceedings. The focus is on alleged misappropriation by ex-pressurer Stowers and whether indictments will be issued against Stowers and local bankers as the jury nears adjournment. Strong influence from bankers is alleged to sway outcomes.
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Grand Jay
Treasury
Jackson
Miss
Hinds County
Stowers
State Treasur
Hypnotism Questioned by German Medical Experts
Berlin report by a commission of mental disease specialists finds hypnotism essentially worthless for organic changes or cures. It may aid in some cases via suggestion but requires careful use and is ineffective when misapplied by laypersons. The panel notes hypnotism best used in specific conditions but cautions limits and potential overstatement.
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Berlin
Ministry of Education
Martinus
Martinus and So the Commissassin
Hepnetiem
Bes Tian Torberly
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James E. Warren
Fox
Police Board
W. Jones
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George Johson
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W. O Jones
George Johnson
Ure Brotherlod
Tm Buwid
Connell Warren
English & Thineets
Yver
Brotherton News Council
Cornins
Box
Captain English
North Carolina
Josep IF Itascil
J. (I) Holland
Atkinta Gas Tight Company
Tle City Aal
Tam Ccovington
Georgia Avenue
Covington
Hugh Integrity
Ethic
Lewis Whst
Six Tern
LM Glmer
Arad
Tom Beasl
Pittoun
Beasly
Davey
Washington, D. C
Taver
Chief Ball
Washington
J. Wineberg
Charles Wineberg
Atiwawa
J. J. Greenhaum
New York
Dodd, Newman & Dodd
Jedge Newman
Tafted Lines
Vesterday
J. H. Leavitt
Jey Rosenhers
Big Abs
VUE
Eeworti League
Inman-Smith
Hugh T. Inman
Ares
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Rogers
Lave Severe
Ainerene Hanuria
Rogers Dilvarware
Tom Assing
Thess Gaula
Rogers Stroy
William Rogers
Simon L. & George
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Eater
Enleels
LOT Express Prapaid
Kelley
Whitehail St
Atlanta, Ga
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Heading Head
Equitable Life Assurance Society
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Robert L. Foreman
Geo
Dalton Mill
Armstrong
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Pak Hen
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