Charter Revision Committee Adopts Report Without Quorum
The charter revision committee met at noon and adopted a proposed new Atlanta charter. Twenty nine members signed the report, but nineteen attended, prompting objections from Judges Kontz and Aldine Chambers about quorum. The committee adjourned after authorizing submission of the report to council.
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Atlanta
General Council
E. C. Ksonte
Aldine Chambers
Chambers
Council
Alex W. Smith
EF. W. Carter
A. L. Curtis
W. O M. Smith
A. ¥. Gude
John W. Grant
David Woodward
F. J. Faxon
Craig Cofield
W. T. Winn
W. G. Cooper
Hagar Watkins
F.A. Quillian
BH. C. Peters
F. PB. Fice
H. M. Beutell
KE. C. Kontz
H. C. Peeples
M. NI
Mr. Paxon
Huddleston Wan
Judge Kontz
Kontz
Mr. Chambers
W. M. Smith
Kontz Soade
Railroad Commissioner Vote Sparks Appointment Interest
A half dozen applications for the railroad commissioner post circulate in advance of possible legislative action against Chairman H. G. McLendon. Governor Brown refrains from comment as the legislature weighs removal, leaving a vacancy to be filled by appointment if McLendon is ousted.
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McLendon
G. McLendon
Smith
Brown
Geveral
General Assembly
Mep Lendon
Appetite Restored by Horsford's Acid Phosphate
Losa of Appetite endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate as especially recommended for restoration of appetite strength and vitality. Try it.
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Horsford
Prisoners Escape From Floyd Jail in Georgia
Six white inmates—Fred Bogus, Smiley Henson, WL Hubbard, George Robinson, Orr Sanden, and George Priest—escaped Floyd county jail by sawing bars. Sheriff and deputies pursued them. all were recaptured except Orr Sanden, who reportedly remains at large.
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Rome
She Evison
Floyd County
Fred Bogus
Smiley Henson
WL Hubbard
George Robinson
Orr Sanden
George Priest
Broac
S9en
First Arrest for Drunkenness in Memphis
Memphis on July 6 Walter Harris 33 became the first man arrested on drunkenness after the prohibition law took effect. Harris was found asleep in an alley and told Police Judge Floyd he drank near beer but admitted mixing in a little whisky though he could not recall where he bought it.
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Memphis
Tenn
Walter Harris
Harris
Floyd
Long-Serving Senate Doorkeeper Nominated in State Senate
J J Stephens of Newton has long held the doorkeeper post since 1890 91 under President Mitch ell and has served in several senates. He won the present senate doorkeeper race over H H Stephens of Hall county by 27 to 16, bringing familiarity with duties.
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J. J. Stephens
Newton
State Senate
R.3. Mitchel
Thomas County
Senate
H. H. Stephens
Hall County
Local Civil War Veteran M r Stephens Passes Away in Newnan
Feard county born farmer and Confederate veteran Mr Stephens lived in Newnan since relocating four years ago. He served three years in the Fifty sixth Georgia, fought from Perryville to Jonesboro and Greensboro, was wounded several times, reared nine children, and spent his later years in Newnan with his wife and youngest daughter. He is described as high toned and Christian with broad circle of friends.
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Mrr. Stephens
Feard County
Newnan
Fifty-sixth
Georgia
Co. Pp. Wathine
Greensboro
N. CG
Heutenant
Hesaca
Peachtree Creek
Stephens
Atlanta's Oldest Savings Bank Promotes 4 Percent Deposits
The Georgia Savings Bank and Trust Company touts interest paid to depositors and announces 4 percent certificates for 100 to 5000 dollars with a 90 day term. Pass books available for small deposits from one dollar. Deposits made by July 10 draw interest from July 1. Officers include George M. Brown president and Joseph A. McCord vice president, with a list of other directors.
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Georgia Savings Bank and Trust Company
Atlante
George M. Brown
Joseph A. McCord
Joseph Wiboston
Rettery
John W. Grant
Arnold Broyles
Elijah A. Brown
John L. Tye
Fred 8
Baw
D. Woodward
Funeral of Mrs Ainsworth in Macon Georgia
Funeral services for Mrs J T Ainsworth mother of Wesleyan College president William N Ainsworth were held at Riverside cemetery with Rev J W Domingos presiding. She had lived in Macon for several years and was well known among residents.
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Macon
J. T. Ainsworth
William N. Ainsworth
Wesleyan College
Ogisthorpe
Riverside Cemetery
J. W. Domingos
Miss Ainsworth
Bonnell
H. Smith
EB. ‘Whittington
BR. F. Barden
Franchise Granted to Central Georgia Power Company
The city council, despite the Fourth of July holiday, approved a fifty year franchise for the Central Georgia Power Company to erect poles lay conduits and supply electric power heat and light in Atlanta. Other actions included reelecting key officials approving new ward physicians and appointing personnel for various city posts. The council also discussed extending city limits westward and ordinances on smoke nuisance and sidewalk paving regulation.
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Georgia
Batne
Ed R. Hays
W. B. Cummings
J. P. Kennedy
Nash R. Broyles
City Recorder
Charles D. Meador
J. Lawrence Harrison
Charles A. Barrett
H. M. Dorsey
J. T. Beth
FE. Vangoldtanoven
M. c. Martin
I. T. Catron
W. C. Miller
J. G. Wilkins
A. H. Lindorme
J. C. Garner
Linton P. Smith
Miller
L. H. Jones
T. B. Gay
Electric
Central Georgia Power Company
Atlanta
F. R. Holland
Smith
Pittman
St. Joseph
International Typographical Union
West End Park Company
Councilman Chambers
Gordon Street
Craig Cofield
Seattle
Huddleston
Washington Street
Forsyth Street
Wright
Recorder's Court
Row
Clark
Lcense
Temple Court
Grant
Johnson
Ilairsson
Man Given Heavy Sentence After Recorder Court Hearing
In Macon Georgia on July 5 Judge Urquhart sentenced Will Dozlar for improper conduct with officers during a heated period of ninety hot days in the city stockade. He must then face state court to answer further charges including fighting and other offenses.
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Macon
Stockade
Will Dozlar
New Mayor to Take Charge in Crescent City
The July July report notes the last meeting of Crescent City administration. Mayor Phillips and three aldermen will retire after two years in office. On Wednesday night, Mayor elect L.Q. Brubba and seven incoming aldermen will assume control with no radical changes anticipated.
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Cubith
Tyey
Crescent City
Phillips
Brubba
Atlanta Fourth Celebrations Bring City Wide Excitement
A long, detailed account of Atlanta on the Fourth of July describes crowds flocking to parks, theaters, and parks for shows and tennis at East Lake. Excursions flooded in by rail, streets buzzed with traffic, and most businesses closed for a half holiday. The day included baseball games, cannon crackers, and fireworks, with police reporting unusually quiet festivities and no major fires or arrests. The account notes crowded venues like Ponce de Leon, Piedmont Driving Club, and various theaters, plus the city’s impressive turnout and orderly celebrations.
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Prom Dawn
America
Billy Sanda
Colorado Maduro
Sam
Terminal Station
Union Depot
Ponce de Leon
Piedmont Driving Club
Wyte City
Grant Park
Peachtree
Rarden
Syria Theater
Grady Hospital
Fire
Constitution Building
Butler
Funeral of Henry J. Lamar in Macon Georgia
Large numbers of prominent business leaders attended the funeral at his residence at five o'clock. Rev J Amith of Vineville Methodist church conducted the services. Many costly offerings surrounded the casket. The remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
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Henry J. Lamar
Macon
Bualneaa Ufe
J. Amith
Vineville
Aldrich LUART: Won By Aldrice and Senate Tax Debate
Washington July 8 The Fourth of July session kept senators busy with administrative provisions of the bill and the Brown resolution to submit income tax to state legislatures. Rayner attacked the customs court provision, criticizing Aldrich's understanding. The court plan was amended to exclude criminal cases, salaries cut, and its five members appointed to supersede circuit courts in customs matters. The income tax resolution by Brown was adopted, submitting constitutional amendment power to levy taxes on incomes without apportionment. The measure passed the Senate Finance Committee and moves toward final passage with expected debates over the tobacco schedule.
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Rhode Island
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Root
United States
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Bacon
Savannah
Finance Committee
House
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Nebraska
Congress
Bailey
Committee of the Whole
Notable South Carolina Woman Elizabeth Lipscomb Dies
Mrs Elizabeth Lipscomb widow of Col Thomas Lipscomb dies at Rest Haven in Ninety Six SC. Daughter of Prof William Henry Orchard and granddaughter of writer Isaac Orchard of Queen's College Oxford. Great grandniece of Gen Nathaniel Greene. Renowned for culture, literary gifts, and a heroic act aiding Sherman era civilians in Columbia, earning public gratitude. Buried at family plot in Revolutionary town nearby.
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Col
Thomas ' Li
Lipscomb
Columbia
Nan
Sherman
Ind Howard
Caroding
Iety
Bix
Ottam
Southern Commercial Secretaries Convene in Gate City
Delegates from southern states gather for the Southern Commercial Secretaries convention to be hosted in Atlanta July 7 and 8. Walter G. Sonper of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce hosts, with 75 acceptances and many more expected. sessions include welcome addresses by city officials and a tour to President Roosevelt’s ancestral home.
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Southern Commercial Secretaries
Auditorium Armory
Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
Walter G. Sonper
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Royster
Chattanooga
Edwin L. Quarles
Petersburg
Taft Hall
Qandler
Robert F. Maddox
Medium priced suits offer excellent values for most buyers
The speaker notes that outfits ranging from 15 to 27.50 dollars can be “dandy” two piece suits and that higher priced options up to 45 dollars exist. He asserts those medium priced suits are excellent values, fitting the bill in nine out of ten cases.
Vacation rail fare to Wrightsville Beach by Sea Board
Ticket offer for five dollar round trip to Wrightsville Beach on the Sea Board departing Tuesday July 20 with five day validity. Special trains include sleepers and vestibule coaches. Reservations urged by calling phones 100 located at 88 Peachtree Street.
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Wrightsville Beach
Seaboard
Peachtree Street
Nihouk Ship Burned With 149 Lives Lost Off Aomori
Victoria B C reports 149 lives lost when the Japanese steamship Nihouk was burned to near water's edge off Aomori on June 14. The disaster claims the entire crew of sixteen and others aboard. Advices received yesterday confirm the toll.
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Victoria
B. C
Aomori
Te Tost
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