McLendon Presses for Early Hearing on Charges
Georgia House and Senate members are urged to grant an immediate hearing for 8 S G McLendon on charges raised by Governor Smith. In a dated Atlanta letter of June 28 1909 McLendon argues respect for the General Assembly requires him to present his defense before the body, not elsewhere, and he vows to comply with any procedure the Assembly adopts.
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House
Senate
G. McLendon
General Assembly
Smith
McLendon
Atlanta
State of
Georgia
Railroad Commission
Bank of Astlence
Alderman Election Set for July 15 in Eighth Ward
Mayor Maddox orders a special election to replace resigned Ex-Alderman Charles M. Roberts in the eighth ward. The date is July 13 with Frank P. Klee the sole announced candidate. Assistant City Attorney Mayson states all who registered since January 1 are qualified to vote.
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Maddox
Pople Can Coogy
Charles M. Roberts
Frank P. Klee
Mayson
WHHL
Roof Collapse Injures Two At City Reservoir Work
City Electrician L J Von Weller and brick mason Joe Leonard were injured Saturday when the new end to the settling basin of the reservoir gave way. The city had recently installed an air pressure pump at the waterworks to boost flow, which increased pressures about 50 percent and caused sand to flow. An old settling basin was brought into service to allow sand to settle before filling the reservoir, test conducted at 6:30 PM. Von Weller and Leonard were atop the basin when it collapsed.
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City Electrician
Bls. von Weller
Joe Lennard
M Scott Sells Property in Cartecay Iron Works Sale
Colonel W. M. Scott of Atlanta sold his Cartecay Iron property here for a large sum. He and Drs. Watkins of this place own valuable water power developed to supply power to Rome and points beyond.
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Ellijay
Opeuials
W. M. Scott
Sauanta
Watkins
Rome
Greater Emory Club Is Now Hard at Work
The Greater Emory Club from Emory college sends two 1909 class students to canvass Georgia for the college’s interests. T. C. Marshall of Cedartown travels north Georgia and depart for Acworth for a summer campaign, while Evana V. Heath of Girard reports progress from Millen and Tennille.
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Greater
Emory Club
Emory College
T. C. Marshall
Cedartown
North Georgia
Emory
Atlanta
Acworth
Evana V. Heath
Girard
Millen
Tennille
Judge Speer to Act in Newman's Absence
In Macon Georgia Judge Don A Pardee designated Judge Emory Speer to act for Judge William T Newman of the northern district. Speer will hear and dispose of writs motions and business and discharge duties during Newman's vacation absence. Also noted Albany report of three deaths in a month for the Spillers family with a two year old child among the deceased.
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Pardee
Macon
Don A. Pardee
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Emory Speer
William T. Newman
United States Court
Northern District
Newman
Albany
A. P. Spillers
McLendon Case Debated in Georgia House Hearing Plan Split
The Georgia House debates McLendon’s suspension from the railroad commission. A Senate joint committee seeks witnesses and testimony, while the House weighs its own path. Lawmakers spar over impeachment implications and procedural rights as Republicans and Democrats clash on the proper chamber to hear evidence. Governor Brown remains silent on appointments.
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Barrett
Stephens
Very Low Rates to Richmond Rail Fare Ad Remains
Seaboard advertises very low round trip rates to Richmond at 15 dollars and 10 cents. Sleeper accommodations are available on all trains and all meals are served in diners. Inquiries directed to 88 Peachtree for further details.
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Richmond
Seaboard
Explosion Probe Boosts City Reward in Chicago
Chicago June 28 Mayor Busse authorized a 3000 reward by the finance committee for information leading to arrests in last night’s damaging explosion. Inspector Lavin to head investigations, Schuettler to serve as acting chief during Chief Shippey’s absence. Courteny to be questioned on his knowledge of the Coliseum blast months ago. State's Attorney Wayman urged to speed Courteny’s trial.
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Chicago
Busse
Schuettler
Patrick J. Lavin
Shippy
Shippey
Thomas Courteny
Coliseum
Courteny
Bank Guaranty Act Challenged By Webster
Lincoln July 28. Webster contends before Judge VanDeventer and Judge Munger that the bank guaranty act is unconstitutional for driving out private banks and forcing incorporation. He argues the act witchcrafts property by legislative means for private debts and questions the legislature’s right to declare quasi public business. Fifty state banks are named as complainants in the action.
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Lincoln
Neb
Willis VanDeventer
T. C. Munger
J. L. Webster
Webster
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