City to Take Hand in Rates Discrimination Issue Raised
Mayor Mims urged council to refer freight rate discrimination against Atlanta to the committee on manufactures freight rate and statistics. Councilman Beck plans to rejuvenate the panel to obtain data and push for relief after noting Pittsburgh Plate Glass rate burdens. The matter follows a report of Atlanta losing a manufacturing prospect due to rail rate bias.
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Atlanta
Mims
Puruty
Councilman Beck
Beck
J. Frank Beck
Atlanta Business Men's League
Chamber of Ommerce
Pittsburg Plate Glass
Omce
Tie
Council Abolishes Buildings and Grounds Committee
City council debates abolishing the Buildings and Grounds Committee with Councilman Styron leading the push while Councilman Kontz argues for its utility. A vote of 11 to 7 ends the committee, amid amendments on street rail tracks and asphalt paving plans. A pool sale ordinance and a $100 flag purchase for Charleston are also noted, with references to ongoing advertising in national media.
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Council
Styron
Mt Wags
Kontz
Counciliman Styr
Nvos
Tongine
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Peachtree Street
Peters Street
Key
Exposition Park
Charleston
New York
Europe
National City Bank
Paris
L'Aquitaine
Cuba
Muller, Schall & Co
France
la Bretagne
Notorious Philadelphia Counterfeiters Sentenced in Philadelphia Plant
William L. Jacobs, William L. Kendig and Thomas J. Stewart, famed Philadelphia counterfeiters, were brought to Atlanta by the justice department after serving sentences in Philadelphia. Jacobs and Kendig got twelve years each, Stewart five, due to youth. They operated on Arch Street, produced over $100,000 in $20 and $10 bills, then laundered via a Lancaster cigar stand before detection. John E Wikre of the Secret Service calls them the most expert counterfeiters faced by U S officials.
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Wiliam L. Jacobs
William L. Kendig
Thomas J. Stewart
Philadelphia
Federal
Pennsylvania State Penitentiary
Jacobs
Kendig
Stewart
Atlanta
Department of Justice
United States Court
John E Wikre
United States Secret Service Bureau
United States
Arch Street
Hell
Secret Service
United States Treasury
Washington
Lancaster
Howes Arrival and Chamber Meeting in Atlanta
A Boston chamber official Osborne Howes arrives today at noon from Birmingham to meet Atlanta chamber members. He will stay at the Kimball house and address the full chamber at 4 PM on reciprocity. The group may decide to visit Charleston exposition during Howes visit, with Reed Meyer Mims and general council to accompany.
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Osborne Howes
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Union Depot
Birmingham
Mr. Howes
Kimball House
Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
Skimball House
Howes
Boston
Savannah
Charleston
George Aubrey
Meyer Mims
General Council
Ivory City
True Bills Returned In Murder Investigation At Atlanta
Grand jury returns true bills against T. J. Granade and W. R. Wells for murder. Inquiry into Mrs. Molle Eady Duncan’s alleged murder of Police man James Duncan continues. Granade killed Jesse Pope after a dispute at Columbia theater. Wells is charged with stabbing Franklin Pierce on Decatur street. J. A. Clay indicted for bigamy with two living wives.
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T. J. Granade
W. R. Wells
Molle Eady Duncan
James Duncan
Granade
Jesse Pope
Atlanta Dental College
Columbia
College
Pope
Grady Hospital
Wells
Franklin Pierce
Decatur Street
Butler
Pierce
Clay
Wife
Wife No
Big Audience For Divines At Tabernacle Service
Large crowds gathered at the Tabernacle for a Bible conference with visitors arriving by incoming trains. Dr Erdman opened with a study on The Kingdom, tracing Bible doctrine from Genesis to Revelation. Rev Morgan closed the day with a morning sermon on prayer, outlining Platform Preparation Plane and Practice of prayer.
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Tabernacle
Dr. Towner
Chicago
W. J. Erdman
Philadelphia
G. Campbell Morgan
Edward Marshall
Christ
Henry Varley
London
England
Morgan
Jesus Christ
God
Satan
Adam
Earth
Rev. G. Campbell Morgan
John
John xiv
John xv
Courts Open Spring Term With Juvenile Sentences
The state courts began the spring term with Judge Lumpkin swearing in a grand jury and overseeing civil business. Judge Calhoun’s city criminal court disposed of cases and sentenced two white youths, Jim McDaniel 14 and Caywood Whalen 15, to the county reformatory after Whalen said he ran away from home due to stepmother abuse.
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J. H. Lumpkin
H. M. Reid
A. E. Calhoun
Calhoun
County Reformatory
Jim McDaniel
Caywood Whalen
Whalen
Cleveland
Tenn
Atlanta trip highlights growth and trade visits
Passersby and visitors in Atlanta note the city’s rapid expansion. A. G. Lamar, editor of The Winder Economist, toured the telegraphers’ contest and praised Atlanta’s progress. A Baltimore shoe dealer, a Lincoln Nebr visitor, and cigar drummer Ludwig Lasker praised the city’s growth, while other travelers discuss cotton, manufactories, and land titles.
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A. G Lamar
Winder Economist
Mr. Lamar
Atlanta
A.M. Crawford
Baltimore
South
Kearney
Lincoln
Nebr
Aragon
Chicago
Christ in you and the rise of prayerful faith
A sermon excerpt emphasizes Christ formed in the believer as the true Christian essence. It denounces mere religion, argues for the resurrection’s central role, and warns against relying on human effort without Christ living within. Services outline, with talks on prophecy and preparations for prayer.
Atlanta Forecaster Predicts Warmer Day with Rain Risk
Weather outlook for Atlanta indicates rising temperatures and possible evening showers. Forecaster Marbury of the United States weather bureau notes the day starts cool with a 28 degree low before climbing, and the sun predominates despite the chance of rain tonight.
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Atlanta
Marbury
United States Weather Bureau
Hawkes Rimless Glasses Featured by Opticians
A. K. Hawkes showcases artistic rimless lens grinding with proper assembling and fitting of varied mountings, expressing the peak of manufacturing opticians’ art. Hawkes rimless glasses are described as beyond criticism at 14 Whitehall, and the viadpet.
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A. K. Hawkes
Whitehall
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Kimball
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Ww. R Crosby
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Atlanta, Ga
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Travelers Insurance Company
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