Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Atlanta Constitution in Atlanta, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1913

Page

8

Tax Office Merger Passes Over Veto In City Council

The council voted 18 to 7 to approve a charter amendment affecting the tax office, overturning Mayor Woodward's veto. Alderman Nuttng led support for lowering office remittances, while opponents cited delays from the veto and questioned the system's effectiveness. The measure, tied to a 1972 reform by Alderman Sandler, aims to simplify the tax office and curb increased returns amid disputed figures and complaints from several council members.

James P Nuttng Coouncil James Woodward Sustam Aldman Sandler Notting Orville EL Flull

Gettysburg Medal Presented to Gen West by Pennsylvania Governor

A commemorative silver medal from Governor John K. Foerderer of Pennsylvania honors General Andrew J. West for his Civil War service. The piece depicts kneeling veterans, the angel of peace, and clasped hands, symbolizing Union and Confederate reconciliation. The inscription references the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the 1913 reunion of Blue and Gray.

Gettysburg Gen. West Battle of Generval Andrew J West Angel of Peace Relding Civ Laneral West John Ko Fener Pennsy Warta O& Letter

Georgia city code amendment to require elevator inspections

City councilmember proposes amendment authorizing Georgia general assembly to insert revision, adding required elevator inspections. Plan creates a smoke and grit room oversight with city inspection under a supervisor, Poolett, to assign additional inspectors as needed to assist in the work.

New County Fights Meet Opposition in Legislature

Amid heated debate at the Georgia legislature, supporters and opponents clash over creating a new Candler County. Rep Wohlwenders accused of triggering a reconsideration vote while critics warn of broader moves to divide counties. The session notes continued fights as members press for or against new counties and related measures.

Wohlwender Muscogee Candler Wehlwonjer Fillhoght Burke Tenishta Leorgia Gower Flirleman Gow Yeure Goowe Ducktown Bacon House Senate Titt Floyd Yne Jsien Georgia School Linas Dog Shipp Pilnekt Efts Court of Puasi Barriss Walker Siperig Moi Troip Janes Can Il Lawrenc Ville Pequet Rihmos Mcltae Self Commiestoner Rats Haves of Stephens Chartet Tor Peter Liberty Leo Wr Evans Sersen Ylvania Akin Af Giyni Me Alken Glynn Treasuers Rasanf Cobb Stovall Rainey Jackson Ossrer James Gilmer Stayart CoffedTo Abollah Umi

Sewer Extension Urged To Stop City Sewage Pond Flow

City Attorney Masson asks council to act immediately to stop drainage into the Atlanta Steel pond. A resolution directs the finance committee to raise 4090 for Grovestree sewer extension, while Mondo Pendleton deems the sewer a nuisance and warns further damage if conditions aren’t fixed.

Atlanta Steel Company James L Masson Nnance Committee Tidee Pendleton

Roundsmen to Be Abolished and Fifteen Replacements Proposed

Councilman Cplcord urged abolishing roundsmen in the police department and creating fifteen offices. Presently there are nine sergeants and forty four roundsmen. The plan would add twenty sergeants later, with no real difference between ranks beyond pay.

Police Commission R Cplcord Tee

New Hotel Plan for LaGrange Aimed by Local Effort

A group including a car owner and other parties has signed to advance plans for a proposed LaGrange hotel costing 8 10 106. The railing design has been drawn and approved but a deficit remains. The commerce body continues its drive to realize the project.

Lausange A& Cam Car Wens Eliny Ben Bat Rethim Defimic

Cotton Buyers Association Formed at Macon Meeting

Special report notes the Central and South Georgia Cotton Buyers association to be formed at the Dempsey hotel in Macon on Thursday. About 200 members are assured as reforms in cotton handling are discussed including uniform bale weight and better ginning practices. Mills show interest in securing good weight and fair shipping.

Macon Central and South Georgia Dempsey

Supreme Court of Georgia Judgments Affeirmed in Several Appeals

Supreme Court of Georgia affirms judgments in multiple cases including Cowart v Singletary from Barly court and others from Bibb J with errors noted. Judges Worrill Waittr Pork Popa Bennett, Litney hn, Mathesa R, Conyera FH Harris, and Raatngs RP Sone preside. Parties include Goren Johan Bo, Singer y Santa Paula Commercial company, and Lane et al. appeals deemed in error or reversed in part.

Cowart Rok Hines DP Goren Johan Bo Ass Steve ¥ Siver Et al Werren Walter Davis FD McGregor Plantht Ebt Shurley Wol Fella Comba Sustiments Garvin Georgia Venesi and Package Company Chien Conyera Harris DW Krarge Ryale Grice & Anteran A J Covatt Singer Y Santa Paula Commercial Company Rom Fulon Jurge Bell Rober O Philip Hollston Hamilton Yougiss Reynolda Lane Newton

Healing salve for eczema and skin troubles headline

Every home needs a healing salve. The advertisement touts Hesmel Ointment as a gentle, effective antiseptic treatment for burns, rashes, ulcers, and minor skin issues. Doctors have recommended it for eighteen years. Trial free. Dept it P Resine! Baltimore Md. Every druggist sells Resinel Ointment.

Legal notices fragment on court cases and manufacturers

Fragmentary OCR item lists names and parties in various civil suits and notices. Mentions Wi state from Laurens Cohen v Cohen and Olds Oakland company, with references to executors and defendants. Provides little readable context beyond case and company names.

Hotloyer Y Hoard Butts Meafeo Et Flanders Et al Johnson Lyne Laurens Cohen Cohen Fulton Olde Motor Works Olds Oakland Company Fulton

Agnes Yoder Confesses Infant Murders in Saginaw

In Saginaw on July 21 Mrs Agnes Yoder aged 27 confessed to police that she smothered two infant children at different times. The husband has fled and an application is made for her commitment to the state asylum for the insane.

Saginaw Miet Agnes Yoder Inssne

Also Mentioned on This Page

TAX Office Nutting Orville Hall ASK Code Amendment Armentieres France Central Bank & Crust Corporation Branes Corner Mitchell and Forsyth Geo. Muse Clothing Co Mts Bewnan Einhel Colcord LaGrange Emmenes Priner T Milan Repura Dion Mr Hook Shup Rine Chaham Pos Eesken Ienda Slater Aryan Tken S.peln Supreme Court OF GA E. I. Stinson Qade James H Szelton Uneeda National Biscuit Company Willingham Whitehall Eiseman Bros., Inc America Beat Ekiseman Bros., Inc
Search Courier

Search the Atlanta Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Atlanta Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication