Veto Message Ends Atlanta Police Board Saga
Atlanta city council dispute over police board reform ends after Mayor Howell vetoed a July 3 1908Resolution and council action. A special committee found two factions on the board and urged charter amendments to curb reelection, promote merit, and reform selection while planning further legislative steps.
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Atlanta
General Council
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Police
City of Atlanta
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Police Department
English
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James L. Key
T. D. Longino
John A. Hynds
M. F. Amorous
J Frank Beck
Iiigh
T. Inman
J. G. Woodwerrd
J. H. Harwell
Courtland
Winn
Mayor EVANS vetoes amendment to city charter in dispute over police commissioners
In a detailed letter the mayor explains rejecting a council request to amend the city charter, arguing the move would disrupt police service and aid those with influence. He cites dangers to disciplined service and favors delaying replacements, while endorsing immediate reforms to put the police on a merit basis. He closes by praising Dr King’s New Life Pills as a health aid.
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Fox and Johnson
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Fox
Johnson
General Council
Committee of 49
Police Board
Board of Police Commissioners
Evan
Sewer bids opened for Atlanta trunk sewer extension project
Council session yesterday opened bids for construction and materials of the trunk sewer extensions funded by the recently authorized bonds. Bids came from Atlanta Construction Co through E E Duncan Venable Bros for general work while Sciple Sons Carolina Portland Cement Co and W H Kreigshaber bid cement. Sewer committee to recommend bid acceptance. Half rates to Hot Springs Arkansas offered Wednesdays and Saturdays, valid sixty days with ticket agent inquiry.
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Winn
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Venable Bros
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Eastman’s FMQUS Kodaks Cure Coughs and Colds
Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops claim to cure any cough or cold promptly. Available at all drug stores for 25 cents per bottle.
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Mozley
The King's Jester Delights Casino Crowd
Herbert Lloyd wowed the audience with original humor from his Mobile Alabama entrance to juggling finale in a show at The Casino. Mijas Cotton provoked interest with a pythonesque act and Emelin Benner earned rounds of applause as baritone vocalist. The rest of the bill registered as weak. Latest Sheppard Camp hit song offered at 26 cents by mail through Cable Plano Co. or Phillips and Crew in Atlanta.
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Mijas Cotton
Emelin Benner
Mobile
Sheppard Camp
Cable Plano Co
Phillips & Crew
Atlanta, Ga
Fifth Leaves for Camp as Cavalry Heads to Savannah
The Fifth regiment Georgia state troops camps at Lindale near Rome with about 300 Atlanta volunteers. Col. Clifford I. Anderson leads two battalions with Major W H Shearer and Major Harry W. Anderson commanding others. Captain Bennett and Captain Orville Hall join from Fort McPherson. Ten day camp includes drilled training. Governor's Horse Guards depart for Savannah camp for one week under Captain W T B Wilson and Lieutenants Brown and Daniel.
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Lindale
Rome
Bouihern Redhroad
Harry W. Anderson
Bennett
United States Regulars
Fort McPherson
Orville Hall
Governor's Horse Guards
Souther
Savannah
W. T. B. Wilson
W. G. Brown
J. J. Daniel
Albany officers resign commissions in Albany Guards
Albany July 2 Special First Lieutenant T W Venturett and Second Lieutenant B T Collier of Albany Guards Fourth Infantry resign their commissions. Papers go to the adjutant general Sage will be elected first lieutenant and the second lieutenancy between Sergeant Edgar Tomp king and Sergeant R Keareay.
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B. T. Collier
Albany Guards
Fourth Infantry
G. W. Sage
Edgar Tompking
R. Keareay
Confederate veteran arraigned for whipping his daughters
W. W. J. Holt, 65, a Confederate veteran, was arraigned in the recorder's court for whipping his 18-year-old daughter. Three daughters testified, some defending the father while others admitted marks. Holt boasted he would whip any under his roof who did not obey. The judge dismissed the case after a warning, and Holt's family mocked the proceedings.
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Alpigi
Wall Street Lemons and Bonds End Mixed as Gains Falter
The market faced overall weakness with widespread declines in high priced and railroad stocks. Rock Island, Colorado Fuel, and Amalgamated Copper led losses while some indices rallied late but failed to hold. Bond components showed pockets of resistance amid general pressure. money remained easy and sterling firm.
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Coethran & Co
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Pennsylvania
McClelland Brothers Move to Century Building Offices
J. E. and L. F. McClelland, attorneys, relocate from Temple Court to the Century Building. Increased business prompted the move to a tenth floor suite where they will welcome clients and friends. Eastman Kodak ads and Whitehall address appear as adjacent items in the page.
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JE. & LF. M’clelland
Century
J. E
L. F. McClelland
McClelland Brothers
Temple Court
Clents
Three Perish In Hotel Fire At Nome
A coroner's jury held cook T. R. Burr for manslaughter after he threw a can of oil on the kitchen floor at 5 a.m. triggering an explosion and a fire that consumed the Golden Gate hotel on July 6. Victims included Robert H. Hayes and Mrs. Hayes of Pittsburg and Freeport man Sherman D. Gregg. Loss estimated around $100,000 as guests fled in night clothes and nearby buildings burned.
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Golden Gate
Nome
Robert H. Hayes
Pittsburg
Hayes
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Freeport
T. R. Burr
Recorder's Office
Weekend Tickets Offer at Mountaine Rail Resorts
Weekend rail passes invite visitors to Mountaine Atlanta Knoxville and Northern resorts in north Georgia from Saturday through Monday all summer at reduced rates Beeson Baker wood until October on sale offers coastal inns water good hotels serving guests in quiet mountain areas.
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Atlanta
Knoxville and Northern Railway
North Georgia
Beeson
Water Good
Weather Outlook Across States For Tuesday And Wednesday
Forecast announces fair conditions across multiple states including Alabama Mississippi North and South Carolina Eastern and Western Florida Virginia Arkansas and Western Texas Kentucky Tennessee Eastern Texas and Louisiana. Winds will be light to fresh southeast and variable. Temperatures include highs and lows with normal levels and precipitation details noted.
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Virginia
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