Protest Filed Over Gas Reduction By Georgia Railway and Power
Georgia Railway and Power files formal protest with the state railroad commission over a gas rate cut in Atlanta from 140 to 165 per thousand cubic feet. The company claims notice and hearing were denied, argues the commission violated its rules, and seeks to keep the protest in the record to avoid acquiescence.
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State Railroad Commission
Atlanta
Georgia Railway and Power Li Ae
Arkwright
Commission
Trecame
Railroad Commission
Geords Finway and Power Company
Han
Complainta
Commissinn
Péraonn
Uewd
Bryan Hatton Business College Offers Expanded Courses
Bryan Hatton College advertises as the largest business school in Georgia with co-presidents Bryan and Hatton. It promotes life memberships, 20 day typewriting and dietaphone courses, and teacher placement in commercial work with salaries from 1300 to 2500. Contact by mail for catalog and 75 stamped seats.
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Bryan-Hatton
Georgia
Coueges
Bryan
Ivy
Rates and Valuation Clash Over Public Utility Losses
A Georgia utility, the Georgia Sellway and Mower, challenges the railroad commission's rate orders. It contends repeated increases were needed to cover labor and material costs, while the commission held to a minimum valuation that produced ongoing deficits. The company argues for fair value and urges the public to support reasonable, economically sound rates for Atlanta and Georgia.
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Commission
Lnter, Co Muth
Messrainskins
Itemerase
H. B. Riggs
Michigan
Tigge
Inn
Opposition to Kirkwood annexation plan grows
A mass meeting of Kirkwood residents Monday sparked opposition to annexation to Atlanta. The city council released a statement May 24 saying now is not the right time for consolidation. A committee led by Bachman was named to promote annexation, while leaders urged all Kirkwood citizens to attend a Thursday mass meeting to voice support or opposition.
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Kirkwood
Atlanta
Mr. Bachman
T. L. Woodhouse
L. J. Cassels
R. F. Gillian
A. N. Couch
Joseph Janson
W. B. Hardman
Williams
W. Gober
M. S. Johnson
Masa
Buchanan to Speak at 1. O. U. A. M. Meeting
Ernest C. Buchanan prominent lawyer and former city committee chairman will address Junior Order United Mechanics members next Sunday at 3 oclock in the order hall 2845 Capitol avenue on Personal Liberties. Dr Arra Boyajian Armenian veteran who fought for his country and in World War I will also speak.
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Ernest C. Buchanan
United Mechanics
Order
Capitol Avenue
Fulton
DeKalb
Cobb, Campbell
Clayton
Arra Boyajian
Star and Stripes
Brooms and Camels Prepare for Shrine Trip
Yaarab temple camels groomed for pilgrimage to Des Moines as Nobles train plans announced for June 12 departure from Union station at 11 o'clock. Potentate Henry C. Hoing and Byron Sanders organize transport. train includes baggage car seven Pullmans one compartment car and two diners. Reservations urged with limited berths and required certificates from Recorder Argard.
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Yaarab Temple
Des Moines
Union Station
Ilustrious
Henry C. Hoing
Noble Byron Sanders
Transportation Committee
Recorder Argard
Atlanta Market Sought by County Hit by Court Ruling
Fulton county commission appropriation of 42500 for a municipal market site was ruled illegal by Judge John T. Pendleton. Truck dealers sought a restraining order to block payment, while civic groups had supported the market. The court indicated an injunction would be issued to halt the payout. The county attorney warned the county cannot win on appeal and the dispute centers on whether the market is a county or city purpose.
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C. M. Candler
Arkwright
Fulton County Commission
Atlanta
John T. Pendleton
Superior Court
Suager Pendleton
County Commission
Col H. EE
Pomeroy
Col. Pomeroy
Atlanta Women’s Club
City Federation of Women’s Clubs
League of Women Voters
At- Tanta
Friendship Baptist Church Honors Pastor with Europe Trip
In Atlanta the Friendship Baptist Church marks its thirty ninth anniversary by presenting Rev. Edward R. Carter with a $1,000 trip to Europe as a token of appreciation for his long service. Carter, colored, has led the church since 1882 and plans to sail June 14 from Newark on the Cunard liner Aquitania. He recalls prior travels and vows to return mid August after visiting battlefields in Belgium, France, and Germany.
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Friendship Baptist Church
Europe
Edward R. Carter
Atlanta
Newark
Cunard Hiner Aquitenia
Southampton
Friendship Church
London
Edinburgh
England
Mediterranean
Palestine
Belgium
France
Germany
Tax on soft drinks proposed in Georgia legislature
State Senator Frank Manson of Clayton proposes a bill to tax soft drinks and bottled beverages, with the tax aimed at manufacturers rather than consumers. He notes Alabama's near beer debate and suggests Georgia could adopt a similar low per bottle levy, broadening to other soft drinks.
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Frank Manson
Clayton County
Avanta
Ivan KR. Allen
Manson
Alabama
Georgia
Greorgis
State Counsel Claims Evidence Against Douglas
Lafayette Ga June 1 Special. State counsel says strong evidence ties James Douglas to the killing of Sheriff A G Catron during a raid on a liquor car and Douglas was taken to Atlanta after surrendering a CO officer. Word from Will Burt suggests he offered to surrender for protection from mob violence. Police say Burt may be moved to Atlanta for safety due to ongoing unrest.
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Lafayette
James Douglas
Atlanta
A. G. Catron
Walker County
Will Burt
Burt
Fair and warm weather predicted by forecaster
The forecast calls for continued warmth with Wednesday’s mean temperature around 74 degrees. If no unforeseen changes occur, Thursday should mirror that, with little temperature variation and sunny days. Evenings may see light aces in the sky, producing cheerful contrasts to daytime conditions.
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von Nerrmann
Apartment House Damaged by Fire Near North Boulevard
Fire crews responded quickly when sparks ignited the Lambright apartments at 469 North Boulevard early Wednesday morning. A large portion of the roof burned. adjoining Thur Burn apartments sustained light damage. Residents escaped in night attire with no injuries. Owner: Harry G. Poole. Losses insured.
Curb Market Opens at Gilmer and Courtland Streets
The municipal curb market at Gilmer and Courtland opens at 6 am Thursday and will be held every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with 100 farmers offering vegetables fruits and farm products. Prices listed include English peas 5c quart home grown beans 10c quart squash 6c per pound onions 10c per bunch lettuce 9c per head cabbage 2 for 5c, plus peaches plums apples blackberries and farm goods such as chickens ducks geese honey eggs butter and milk.
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Gilmer
Courtland Streets
Victim of Elevator Has Fighting Change
Miss Susie Wilson, 27, employee at a local candy factory, was crushed in an elevator at Wesley Memorial church. Doctors at Grady Hospital said she has a fighting chance for recovery after initial reports of fatal injury. The accident occurred when she stepped into the rising car and became stuck between the elevator and the second floor. Savannah, Ga. June 1. A fingerprint system similar to wartime U S Army uses has been installed by the Savannah Police Department for identification.
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Susie Wilson
Wesley Memorial Church
Grady Hospital
Miss Wilson
Savannah
Redrafted Peace Bill Introduced in House Split Text
Washington June 1 The Porter peace resolution to terminate the war with Germany and Austro-Hungary was introduced in the house after approval by republican members of the foreign affairs committee It omits any provision for re declaring war and will be reported out Friday for early next week consideration The redrafted measure splits into two parts reflecting different dates of war declaration and peace terms The language reserves to the United States and its nationals rights privileges indemnities reparations and advantages tied to armistice Versailles and related treaties for Germany and Austro Hungary
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Washington
United States
Germany
Austro- Hungary
Foreign Affaira Committee
House
Senate
Porter
United States of America
Didn't Know Word of English But Leads Classes Nine Years
Abraham Shampp valedictorian of the 1923 Atlanta Boys High School class is 14 years old, nearly fifteen, and shows remarkable progress from immigrant beginnings in Libau. He and his sister mastered English in a year, entered school, and despite language barriers have earned high honors. their father Jake Samoa's endurance funded the move from Ukraine to Atlanta. The family reunited nine years ago at 66 Wells Street, with Abraham quickly excelling and serving as a beacon for immigrant progress.
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Fuzzy Woodruff
Abraham Shampp
Atlanta Boys’ High School
Abraham
Libau
Jake Samoa
Ukraine
America
Jake
Atlanta
Hia
Shamos
Wells Street
Shamag
Molia
Lon Evans
Ashby Street
Boy Abraham Evans Graduates High School at Atlanta
The article profiles Abraham Evans son of Lon Evans, a Boys High graduate with top honors, fluent in English by age nine, and set for Emory University with an academic scholarship. It notes his sister Mollie’s Girls High degree, his love of baseball and movies, and his plan to pursue an AB at Emory while keeping options open. A plea invites Atlanta families to invite him on fishing trips for balance and growth.
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Tim
Gine Hoeas
Atlanta
Knickerbockers
Abraham
Emory University
Wells Street
Curb Market Set to Open in Decatur Saturday
The Decatur curb market will open Saturday morning offering seasonal vegetables and fruits. The market operates there after each Tuesday and Saturday morning during the season. The Decatur curb market has run for four years.
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Decatur
Doctors to Study Social Diseases at Emory Week
About two hundred physicians from diverse state arts will attend stores and clinics during the week of July 13 under the auspices of the medical department at Emory University to study social diseases and related health issues.
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Emory University
Two Colored Barbers Combine Businesses in Atlanta
A. Nash, a prominent Atlanta barber with about forty two years in business, has consolidated with A. Herpdon of 95 Marietta Street. The new location sits in the heart of the city’s business district, offering a cool, showered shop with baths and a staff of experienced barbers.
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A. Nash
Atlanta
Herpdon
Marietta Street
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