City Police Board Feud Over Abolishing Council Amid Busy June
Commissioner Fox urged abolishing the city council as the four member police board met in near quorum. Commissioner Jones warned grand juries need not investigate the board for bribery. Chief Ball reported 1 547 cases in June with 330 drunk on streets and $6 784 in fines. 9 cruelty to animals and 29 disabled horses removed. Detective Bedford noted 89 cases and $568.20 in recovered stolen goods turned over to owners.
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Fox
Police Board
Eas
Jones
Captain Brotherton
Mr. Johnson
Ice
Johnson
Ball
Recorder’s Court
E. H DeBray
Bedford
Big Department
Dr Kines New Life Pills Headache Cure Claim
An advertisement proclaims Dr Kines New Life Pills quick relief for sick and nervous headaches. It asserts the pills improve blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health and promises easy use with a two cent price and money back if not cured. Sold by all druggists.
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Dr. Kine
Arbitrators Take Oath On Atlanta Railway Case
Gentry and Crenshaw began work assessing the Atlanta Railway and Power Company property. The company’s stake was set at 2.328 million by the corporation, while Comptroller Wright valued the road at 1.9 million. An umpire can be chosen within 30 days if they disagree.
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Wright
Grenshaw
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
La Vailieres Delicate Pearl Chains Showcase Styles
Pearl Pendaxis displays delicate Gold linked chains with numerous odd shaped pearls called La Vailieres. The display highlights many styles for selection. MacTo n & Bitkaine advertise at Whitehall 2.
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la Vailieres
Maddox enters race for alderman in north side
Joseph E Maddox of the 3 J & J E Maddox firm announces candidacy for alderman from Atlanta's north side ward. The piece notes ward politics, franchise disputes, a proposed businessmen ticket, and a boycott against Alderman Kilpatrick over the 313 fare clause. It mentions Kilpatrick's store impact and Frank Beck's possible run, plus council reactions.
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Joseph E Maddox
Taxpayers’ League
Constitution
Atlanta
Maddox
General
Frank Beck
Forrest Avenue
Bonkvard
Kilpatrick
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
Fourth Ward
Alderman Kilpatrick
Sam
Klatrick
Hilpatrick
City water plans stalled amid police raid tensions
At a police board meeting, Attorney I B Austin urged fair treatment for Schell and Davis pool hall patrons, arguing raids harmed a licensed business. Commissioner Jones proposed delaying action until full board and officials could present, postponing any decision on poolroom raids and loafers.
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Police Board
I. B. Austin
Schell & Davis
Recorder
Achell & Davis
W. Jones
Austin
Jones
Securing Needed Funds for Atlanta Water Improvements
The board of water commissioners, led by President George Hillyer, moves to begin agitation for further Atlanta water system improvements. A plan proposes using city receipts for four to five years to fund reservoirs, filtration upgrades, and additional basins, without issuing new bonds, with referral to the finance committee for action.
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George Hillyer
Board of Water Commissioners
Atlanta
Chafrmian Hillyer
Howell
Corwin
Water Department
Jotage Hillyer
Judge Hillyer
Water Board
No 2
No. 2
New Orleans
Algo
Judge Hilyer
Birmingham
Judgs Hillyer
J. H. Harwell
H. C. Erwin
Woodward
Finance Committee
Mator Board
W. M Scott
Park Woodward
Daiton
Whitehall Street to be Asphalted City Committee Visit
The street committees of council meet at 3 PM this afternoon to inspect the Whitehall street section slated for asphalt paving. The tour covers both business and residential areas and will include City Engineer R. M. Clayton and Whitehall property owners. A profile of the proposed new grade will be presented for consideration.
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Whitehall Street
R. M. Clayton
Robbed the Grave by Electric Bitters Story
Philadelphia man Jona Oliver recounts a near fatal illness found life after three doctors gave up. A friend suggested Electric Bitters. one bottle sparked rapid improvement and full recovery after three weeks. He asserts the medicine saved his life and warns others to try it. 5 cents, guaranteed at drug stores.
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Jona Oliver
Philadelphia
Tapped a Whisky Barrel At Central Rail Yard
Henry Gresham and Elijah C Clark, two Black men, were arraigned in the recorder's court for tapping a whisky barrel at the Central railroad freight depot last Saturday. Clarke was held on $100 bond for larceny amid strong evidence. Gresham's case was continued for a further hearing this afternoon.
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Henry Gresham
Elijah C. Clark
Central Railroad
Recorder’s Court
Officer Bankston Resigns Amid Ongoing Charges
Petrolman 8. B. Bankston handed in his resignation last night rather than face charges. He was to be tried for conduct unbecoming an officer and leaving his beat to play a piano in a house. The board postponed ruling due to lacking a quorum, and Bankston chose to quit to avoid further suspension.
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Petrolman
B. Bankston
A Bankston
Three Men Save Carroll Jail From Mob Advertises for Job
L J Fletcher brother in law to Sheriff Merrill and one of the two men who stood with the sheriff in the Carrollton jail to deter a 500-strong mob from lynching a condemned prisoner, seeks work after being discharged for upholding the law. The ad notes six years merchandising experience and references from the period.
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Qme
Carroll Jail
L. J. Fletcher
Joseph Merrill
Carroll County
Corroflton
Fletcher
Senator Hamrick
Merrill
Carrollton
Jalr
L. J Fletcher
Georgia Military Academy Ad for Boys College Park Ga
An Excellent Preparatory School for Boys emphasizes ideal home school social and moral conditions. Parents with sons eleven to eighteen are invited to write for a catalogue. Located in College Park Georgia the Georgia Military Academy seeks students to enroll.
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Georgia Military Academy
College Park
Catealogue
Bellwood Threats Lead To Chain Gang Sentences
Two negroes Will Green and WHI Cotton were jailed in Bellwood for two months in the city chain gang after threatening to kill police and fighting Officer Argo. Sergeant Martin testified a hostile gang of armed blacks in Bellwood existed, with Green challenging officers and cursing on arrest. Each man faced two charges and was fined 25.73 dollars in each case.
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Will Green
Cotton
Cxst
Martin
Recorders Court
Argo
Grean
Bellwood
Broyles
Rose of Plymouth cigar gains fame from W A Russell Co
The Rose of Plymouth cigar from W A Russell Co was launched six months ago and has become widely known among smokers in Atlanta. The firm set out to offer a five cent cigar with full satisfaction, but demand has surged for sixty days, straining production and proving the cigar’s popularity and quality.
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Rose of
Plymouth
W. A. Russell Co
Powder Explosion Kills Santa Cruz Worker at Corning Mill
In Santa Cruz on July 8 three explosions at the powder works wrecked the corning mill, killing W. R. Darling and injuring Joseph Maynard. The mill was demolished and the cause of the blast is unknown. The report also covers council debates on waterworks improvements, a Birmingham trip by city officials, and finance committee actions.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
Corning Mill
W. R. Darling
Joseph Maynard
Corning
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Hillyer
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