Southern Will Seek $29 Million Bond Authorization to Double Track Atlanta to Charlotte
The Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line railway seeks authority from the railroad commission to issue 29 million dollars of first mortgage bonds. Proceeds would fund 14.3 million in double tracking and terminal upgrades, retire 2.5 million in existing secured bonds, and complete the Charlotte to Washington corridor. The line has 63 miles between Atlanta and Charlotte with 10 miles already finished. A hearing was set for June 30.
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Labor and Farm Unions Exempted Under Clayton Bill
Washington reports that labor and farmers unions are legalized in existence and declared not to be restraints under anti trust laws. The exemption, tied to the Clayton bill, clarifies existing law and ends a fourteen year battle by organized labor. The house approved the provision 207 to 0, stating unions and cooperative associations may operate and members pursue legitimate aims without being illegal combinations.
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Jekyl Island Club Moves to Prosecute Hart Slayers
Brunsweh reports June 2 as the date when E G Grab, superintendent, arrives to aid in prosecuting the case against Thompson for the murder of Professor JW Hart on Jekyl Island. Witnesses say Hart fired no revolver. Thompson claims self defense but is jailed with a wounded forefinger and has yet to provide a statement.
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Modern Dances Defended by Atlanta Teachers
Regina Silverman and Louis Wagon, noted dance instructors, defend contemporary ballroom styles against sermon criticisms. They argue new steps require freedom of action and not close hugging positions, contrasting with old waltz form. The teachers emphasize individual grace and skill in dances like the tango and maxixe, asserting the hugging pose is not taught in proper schools.
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Bond vote in Augusta approves $750000 plan
Special report notes a strong victory for bonds with 2518 votes for and 2518? against a $50000 bond issue. Voter turnout reached 72 percent of the 2018 registered in the fourth and fifth wards where opposition was anticipated. The result signals broad support for the bond initiative in Augusta.
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Fire Chief Relieved Of Duty Over Balloting On Nominees
At the request of Fire Chief WB Cummings the council passed an ordinance relieving the chief from voting in elections of the two nominees he named for service. The measure assigns department heads sole power to appoint minor officials and limits boards to confirming their choices. Previously Chief Cummings had to vote on firemen he named for appointment.
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Medal for Dawson Bay Prize Award in 7th Grade
On June 1, Dawson hosts a DAR prize ceremony awarding a handsome gold medal to the Dawson public school's seventh grade pupil with the year's highest mark. The Dorothy Wat ton chapter DAR of the city sponsors the annual honor.
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Stephen C Upson Dies At His Athens Home
Stephen C Upson Sr died at his Athens home on June 1 at age 90 years 7 months. Funeral scheduled for Tuesday. Survived by his wife East Sener Upson and several children including Miss Emily Upson Miss Esther Upson and C Upson living in Athens and an Atlanta son. Born in Oglethorpe County he moved to Athens twenty years ago amassing extensive property along Broadway and wharfs and large railroad bond investments making him one of the state’s wealthiest men. He lived in the old pantry mansion of the South and enjoyed flowers books and music in a secluded home. his sons held prominent positions in local affairs.
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Curtis to address University Club on Oriental Politics
The University Club hosts a lecture series by Dr Rey Emerson on Oriental politics. Emerson, affiliated with Nebraska Wesleyan, Wisconsin and the University of Georgia, outlines political and cultural factors shaping eastern Asia. The first talk covers The Oriental Point of View.
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Formal Tribute Paid Dr Branson by Pupils
Formal tribute paid to Dr Branson at the State Normal School as he moves on to study rural economics at the University of North Carolina. Pupils and staff acknowledged his work and wished him success in the next chapter of his career.
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University of North Carolina
Burns Case Spurs City to Toughen Witness Protection Ordinance
Detectives under William T Burns allegedly pressured witnesses in the Frank case to flee before testifying. The council approved a new ordinance making it a misdemeanor to interfere with witnesses summoned before the Recorder's Court. The measure, advanced by the ordinance committee, becomes effective immediately to safeguard court proceedings and enforce contempt penalties.
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