City council approves extra school funds amid uncertain source
The finance committee voted to add 38 000 to public schools though the source of funds remains unknown. Rosser urged the need for better facilities and salaries, citing crowded, unhealthy rooms and a 3 000 shortfall in teachers’ pay. Officials promise to secure the money by year end and begin work at Fair Street School as applications remain high with over 100 tickets issued daily.
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General Council
Rosser
W. F. Slaton
Fair Street
Slaton
Landrum
Perpetual Motion Found by Recorder in Court
In a police court session Recorder Proyles described a gray haired defendant as perpetual motion, a man named John Rodgers who claimed a lifetime of moving to avoid work. Rodgers traced his life from being labeled a tramp to facing confinement in Atlanta after a long quest for rest and wages.
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Proyles
John Rodgers
Judge
Many Atlanta Boys Enter College This Fall
Forty eight Atlanta youths are listed as entering colleges and finishing schools this fall. Most will attend Georgia institutions, with many aiming for the state university at Athens. Chancellor Hill promotes home education and alumni support to attract students.
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Atlanta
Lfe
O. Kirby
G. Edward King
J M Henderson
J. T.dargan, Jr
Paul Norcross
Melton Smith
Evan Howell
H. J. Lendrum
Roy Abernathy
O. D. Carpenter
C. Db. Cabaniss
Frank Tidwell
Charlie Rushton
George Muse, Jr
Holland Lowndes
Dozier Lowndes
W. Peters
Connelly Lowndes
Asa W. Candler
Percy A. Rich
I. H. Fleischman
Georgia
Umbrella Swapped At Ole Hoss Sale Leads to Laughable Tale
A city sale of a second hand umbrella at the Ole Hoss event ends with Detective Simpson realizing the umbrella he bought is his own. He recalls receiving the umbrella years ago from John Baskin, alias Hook-nosed Hank, and a pearl handle knife once tucked inside.
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Detective Nig" Simpson
Baskin
Pope Approves Rampolla Policy Amid French School Disturbance
Rome report says Cardinal Rampolla, papal secretary of state, wins papal backing for not interfering in France’s uproar over unauthorized Catholic schools. Also notes the death of George L. McGahan, longtime Maryland Institute of Art actuary and emeritus, from strokes and paralysis. The article mentions cut glass showroom pieces as chatelaine adornments.
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Rampolla
Rome
Cardinal B Rampoilla
Jin
France
George L. McGahan
Yeats
Maryland Institute of Art
Inman Summer Home Sold Near Rome Georgia
J L Bass of Rome Ga reportedly purchased the Inman home a mile west of Rome once owned by Hugh Inman of Atlanta. The property, a luxury estate built on Selkirk heirs lands, has hosted many summers and guests. Final sale terms and Bass’s plans remain unconfirmed due to absence of the buyer.
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J. L. Bass
Rome
Inman
J. T. Bass
Hugh Inman
Atlanta
Selkirk
Bass
Mayor Mims Says Police Fail to Enforce Sanitation Laws
Atlanta Mayor Livingston Mims blasts the police for neglecting sanitation cases, stating the city has strict street cleaning laws but enforcement is lacking. He cites recorder’s court figures showing few violations and vows action, including seeking a more effective police force to ensure compliance.
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Mims
Atlanta
United States
P450
Zeromfler
Livingston Mims
Recorder
Clarence Muuure
Recorder's Court
Recorder’s Court
Georgia Adjutant General issues rifle contest scores and insignia rules
Adjutant General James W. Robertson releases General Orders Nos. 9 and 10. Order No. 9 lists team and top individual scores from the Macon rifle practice and prize winners with medal and prize collection details. Order No. 10 requires all staff officers to wear the lower angles of their insignia matching their staff department devices.
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Robertson
James W. Robertson
Macon
D. Huguenin
Macon Military Rifle Association
George T. Cann
Savannah
State of
Georgia
Adjutant General's Office
Atlanta
Texas Wonder Cure All Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery or Texas Wonder as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes seminal issues rheumatism and related disorders in men women and children. It promises one bottle as a month's treatment and mail service from Dr E Wy Hall sole manufacturer with testimonials from BL Horton endorsing its efficacy.
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Hall
E. Wy. Hall
Covington
Horton
Mars
Extension Favored for North Atlanta in City Charter Review
A city charter committee voted to favor extending city limits, focusing on North Atlanta. Alderman Woodward opposed extending before plans for services and schools are clarified. A hearing was set for this morning to gather more views before final action.
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Charter Commission
Woodward
Nmits
North Atlanta
Mather
Atlanta
Alex Smith
Comimates
Ard
Act Inter
Council Chamber
Science Hall Under Construction at Agnes Scott College
A new science hall of brick, 70 by 43 feet, two stories, is rising at Agnes Scott to house chemical, biological, and physical laboratories with balance rooms storage and recitation spaces. The department will be led by H B Arbuckle with Hopkins credentials and strong staff. Science to be ready for September opening. Catalogs available from F H Gaines in Decatur Georgia.
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Agnes Scott
H. B. Arbucte
A.M
Johna Hopkins University
F. H. Gaines, DD
Decatur
Land of the Sky Asheville Tourist Tickets Declared
Low rates to Asheville known as The Land of the Sky and The Beautiful Sapphire Country. Sleeping car departs Atlanta at midnight, arrives Asheville next morning. Summer rates listed from Atlanta to Asheville 1050, to Toxaway 12.20, return valid to October 31, 1902. Reservations via Southern By ticket office Kimball House phone 142 Main. Publicity seeks summer homes folder and descriptive literature.
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Asheville
Atlanta
Southern
Kimball House
Jd. c. Beam, JR
Plumbers in Atlanta threaten strike over wage and hours
Atlanta plumbers threaten a strike over a nine hour day a $3.50 wage for nine hours and eight hours for Saturday plus pay for half days. Local No 73 says 150 to 200 armed men will walk out if demands are not granted with gas fitters possible later. Employed plumbers resist arguing current practices already meet some terms.
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Atlanta
Theora
Constitution
R. D. Calhoun
Elach
Want to Live in Fulton Annexation Drive for Clayton County Residents
Clayton County residents living below Hapeville circulate petitions for annexation by Fulton County of a southern strip. The organizers aim to present the measure to the general assembly this fall. Backers argue court access at Jonesboro and winter travel to the county seat are burdensome.
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Fulton
Clayton County
Hapeville
Fulton County
General Assembly
Jonesboro
Jonesk
Amos Baker enters race for city sexton post
Captain Amos Baker announced yesterday morning his candidacy for the city sexton. He has served as county special investigator of tax returns and is noted for military prominence. The Lookout Mountain Inn opens for summer, and Southern Railway offers a 33.50 round trip ticket from the Kimball House for weekend excursions.
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Amos Baker
Sexton
Captain Baker
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