Atlanta Tax Dispute Over Georgia Railroad Leases
Georgia railroad lessees face taxation in Atlanta as city officials pursue returns on about 400 000 worth property and a possible 5000 in direct revenue. Judge Sibley forwards a letter from Samuel Sites supporting city tax claims and officials expect a taxable yield this year from the lessee property and the Atlanta joint terminals.
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Dla Grafsia Railrcal
Atlanta
Ltft
Atlawa Alon
Sthlex
Samuel If
James L Mayson
Sibley
Georgia Railroad
James Lo Wasson
Mator
Coralia
Samuel Sites
Hart
George Rat
James
Maysna
Eroigia
Excursions to Warm Springs by A B and A Begin Sunday
Those popular trips to Warm Springs via A B and A start Sunday March 25 with round trip fare of 1 dollar. The train departs Union Station at 6.
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Warm Springs
Union Station
Barbecue at Ellijay Sparks North Georgia Highway Drive
A July Fourth barbecue in Ellijay mobilizes Fannin Pickens Gilmer and Cherokee counties to push a north Georgia highway plan. Leaders from the region outline cooperation with state funds and convoys of delegates to attract tourist traffic and complete the Blue Ridge route toward Murphy North Carolina.
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Ellijay
Blue Ridge
Atlanta
Georgia
Fannin Pickens Glimer
Cherokee Counties
North Georgia
Womtiers
Wok
Cheokee
Cobb County
Staten
Fannin Pickens
Glimer
Albert H Burts
Fannin Eiekens
Gilmer
State Senate
J Haden
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Gltan & Place Nth
Pingram
William Wels
Glimer County
S$ Hall Ordina
Fannin Sim Tate
Tote Ga
EW Watkins
Lil Jr
Georela
North Georga
Sue
Uecon
Goorm
Strants
Murphy
Fairnish
Athiut
North Carolina
Body of Joe Sewell Found in Piedmont
The body of Joe Sewell, a young Atlanta man, was found drowned in Piedmont Lake after a storm. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Joe Sewell of Newton, Georgia, and survived by three sisters and two brothers. The inquest returned a verdict of accidental drowning. the body was sent to Newton for burial.
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Joe Sewell
Allantea
Lake Sunilas
Rov
Atlanta
Bearde
Lake
Semele
Bob Wego
Mansfield
Chamber Commerce
Pranhams
Worth Frad
A & Roy Banehop
Newton Ga
Annie Fon
Julia
Tsiheil Sewell
John and
Dillard Sewell
Banks Pay $100000 In Interest To Government
National banks tomorrow will pay about 100 900 into the United States treasury as interest for one month on deposits of the federal government. This action follows Benretars McAdoo ordering 2 percent per annum on government funds. The government will receive the interest, marking the first step in the plan.
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Washington
United States Treasury
Benretars McAdoos
Oder
Portugal for Peace Push Reported in Madrid Conditions
Report from Portugal and international circles says negotiators informed U S Secretary about approval for a peace initiative. Four groups reportedly discuss terms under a broader plan, with nineteen nations now taking steps toward a negotiated settlement.
Tungsten Lamp Boost Affects Atlanta Lighting
Turner cites a proposed ordinance to curb incandescent lamps over 918 and a quarter watts per candlepower. He announces a 26 percent reduction in tungsten lamp prices and asserts new lights deliver more brightness for less money, urging residents to switch.
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Turner City
Georgia Railway and Power
Utiate Corporation
Atlanta
Chy Electrician
Captain R. C. King Dies at Macon Home
Captain R C King a longtime cotton agent and war veteran dies at his Macon home 4 Oran Street after months of illness He served in the war as a sharpshooter and later worked with a cotton firm in Atlanta and the Hob Fort company He is survived by son Harry Lort Paige King daughter Miss Way Nihet King and brother Gengal J King of Washington D C A separate incident reports Homer James a young white man injured by a shelter collapse in front of a saloon on Main Street in Macon his father sustaining minor injuries
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Macon Ga
Macon
Oran
Atlanta
Ten
Macon Lacie
HOB Fort Company
King
Themis Butler King
Tt Smons Island
Aptun
Comnant
Dfst
Georgia
Loislina
Sonarry
Paige
Jer Mes
Gengal J
Washirata
Wim Macon
Homer James
Tintons
Whirlwind Campaign for the CI N Show
The chamber of commerce launches a whirlwind drive to increase the 1814 corn show fund to 700 with a committee chaired by Linning. Harvey Johnson and others plan a countywide canvass, targeting at least $2390, with WJ Dabney and others coordinating field efforts. The real estate committee led by P Glover is active and likely to double its prior contributions.
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Whiteind
Chamber of Commerce
Ihairman
Linning
Mayba
Harvey Johnson
Sauti
Wr Bisher
Stewart
Priter
Dabney Cnil
Traci
Ikan Fo Alen
Nile
P Glover
Il Probablity
Black man defeated after insult in Cedartown Ga
Report states a Black man, said to be from Atlanta and working at a hotel in Borden Springs, insulted two white men and was badly defeated and jailed after the incident. Tension runs high in the area and further disorder is feared.
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Cedartown
Atlanta
Borden Wheeler Hotel
Borden Springs
Governor Slaton Sworn In Amid Busy First Day
Governor John M Slaton began his term with a packed first day at the state house. He faced a flood of correspondence and requisitions as he took the oath for several offices noting many friends and officials in attendance. Not all sworn in Monday were present prior officials.
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John M Slaton
State House
Georgia
Monany
Windsay
Joseph F Gray
Lindsay
Gettysburg
Gray
House
Senate
Philip Cook
Thomas B Teluder
Camptroller
Wood
Pinkerton Promoted by Southern Railway
Paul Pinkerton named commercial agent for the Southern Railway and head of the commercial freight office at No 1 Peachtree Street. He succeeds A Barker, who resigned to become vice president and general manager of the Gainesville and Northwestern vul way. Pinkerton has served sixteen years with the company, previously a stenographer in the passenger department with postings in Augusta, Washington, Columbus, Ga, and Athens, returning to Atlanta.
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Paul Pinkerton
The
Southern Railway
Peachtree Street
A Barker
Gainesville
Northwestern
Vul
Dinkertons
Lechter
Pinkerton
Ben
Soithern
Augusta
Washington
Columb
Wiss
Columbus Ga
Athens
Atanta
Frank H Saffold May Be In Congress Race
Judge Frank H Saffold is discussed as a potential candidate for Congress in the twelfth district. The piece notes his prior prominence, campaigning style, and strong support within the legislature, forecasting a close contest with Congresman Hughes and highlighting Saffold as a fluent speaker likely to impress voters.
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Frank H Saffold
Congress
Frank WooSaff
Smini
Didiey Meighes
Fmanuel
Atlanta
Regisiature
Siffold
Borwas
Sampo
Jess
Council to Approve Crematory Purchase
The council forwarded a contract with the extractor company for crematory purchase on a rash basis. The session, set for 3 o clock, was to review the instrument with minor changes and anticipated to approve without delay following Major Woodward's request for a favorable contract.
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Council
Fecccon
Major Woodward
Delare
Wool Hard
Price Entered Office Amid Love Feast by Agriculture Board
New agriculture commissioner J D Price took office after swearing in by the governor. He thanked the retiring J J Conner and retained several aides including J F Johnson, Tom Johnson, Foster Williams, Dr WW C Bryant, F A Methvin, Dr Peter F Bahnsen, James McVliburn, and others, calling the event a real love feast and urging unity to build the department.
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J D Price
J J Conner
J FJ Brown
Dan Hughes
Mpid
Prica
J F Johnson
Tom Johnson
Foster Williams
WW C Bryant
Methvin
Peter F Bahnsen
James McVliburn
Miss Cannon Praised After Grand Opera Prize Win
Miss Eulalia Wright Cannon the talented young singer who won the grand opera prize of 3000 a year received a wave of congratulations after a splendid concert Sunday at the Auditorium. She sang Oh Don Fatale from Verdi and a second aria from Les Huguenots and a variety of English songs. Despite a softer voice, she responded to encores with simple airs that delighted the audience.
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Eulalia Wright Cannon
Segri Wiibaneky
Liu Sinner
Mexerbeers
Paule Moss Gannon
Dance at Fort Fort Seventh Enlisted Men Dance
Enlisted men will hold a Wednesday dance hosted by the Regimental Social Club of the Seventeenth Infantry. The event features the Seventh Infantry band and refreshments, starting at 8 15 PM on the parade grounds at Fort. Public invited.
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McPhersar
Evare Seventeenth Infantry
Seventeenth Infantry
Chamber to Entertain Legislators in Atlanta
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce will host a reception honoring the governor president of the senate speaker of the house and members of the legislature. Invitations were sent yesterday and 259 more engravd invitations will be mailed for the Thursday evening event at 8 o'clock at the Fremont Driving Club.
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Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Senate
House
Statehouse Event Noted On Cay Veranda
A formal reception is planned on the club veranda with the clubhonna specially decorated for the occasion. The statehouse will be within a cay or s, shaping the event’s setting and decor.
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Cay
Unclear tonic ad seems to tout brand Groves tasting tonic
An advertisement fragment promotes Invigorating general strengthening tonic Groves Tasteless and claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the stamina for adults and children.
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Melady
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