Revised Charter Sent to Council by 18 10 3 Vote
The revised charter drafted by Mayor James Woodward's committee was approved 18 to 3 and sent to the Atlanta council. Opponents of the original measure attempted a brief filibuster as the committee urged quick public consideration within sixty days. The action includes a call for a special council meeting to ensure a vote for or against an educational board and charter changes.
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Board of Education
James
Woodward
General Council of
Atlanta
Candler-McClelland-Hopkins
Committee of Twenty-Five
Orville H. Hall
3. J. Greer
Forrest Green
Claude Lt. Ashley
Fourth Ward
John W. Motlerland
Educa Ition
Educational Board
Fulton
Willis N. Everett
J. W. English
J. Y. Greer
Afth
John H. Welch
Greer
Atlanta Chamber Banquet Promotes Big Membership Drive
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce held its annual membership dinner before about 900 business leaders. The event launched a three day drive to boost members from 800 to 1,500, with two silver loving cups for top recruiters and a championship cup for the committee that signs up the most new members. Speakers included J. W. Orr, Reuben Arnold, Dr David Marx, and Robert A. Broyles, urging more amusements and universal education to fuel Atlanta’s growth.
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Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
Unigon
America
Wilmer
Moore
Pryor and
Auburn
Fred Houser
Wilmer Moore
Woodrow Wilson
Joseph M. Brown
Ais
James G. Woodward
Chamber
J. W W. Orr
Reuben R. Arnold
David Marx
Robert A. Broyles
Reuben Arnold
Dr. Marx
Wr. Marx
Morning paper draws readers from homes to town
The columnist notes the home paper shapes minds as a new day begins. It urges readers to inform others of needs before they venture downtown, highlighting the paper's role in guiding daily requests.
Robbers Torture Woman in New York Home
Three men bound and gagged Mrs. Carry Jacobs and presented her 16 month old baby with bread spread with poison. They demanded money location, stole $23 from a pocketbook, and fled as the mother freed herself and alerted authorities.
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New York
Carry Jacobs
Jacobs Zaid
Mayor's Jewels Found In Cell Of The Thief
Huntsville Arg March 4 Special. Diamonds belonging to Mrs R E B Smith stolen from her home by Mayor Smith were recovered from a crack in the cell of Bob Barrett in the city prison. Barrett refused to reveal the hiding place. Diamonds valued about 2000 found. Barrett and Eph Johnson an ice wagon driver are in jail on grand larceny charges. Mayor Smith posted a 200 reward for the recovered property.
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Huntsville
Arg
R. EB. Smith
Smith
Cramer repudiates murder confession at trial
Chicago March 4 Charles Cramer alias Conway on the witness stand repudiated a confession he had given to police in the murder of Baltimore heiress Sophia Singer. He claimed the confession was prompted by a hope to spare his wife from prosecution. Captain Nootbar testified the officer suggested items of the confession and even a letter to his grandmother. Mrs Cramer expected to testify later.
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Chicago
Charles Cramer
Conway
Sophia Singer
Baltimore
Nootbar
Cramer
Vermont towns swing to license as voters go dry
Vermont election returns show seven towns shifting from no license to license while two places including a small city moved from wet to dry. Early tallies also hint at possible constitutional amendment changes affecting state dates and procedures.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Taft and Smile Come to Georgia
Washington reports Taft bids farewell as he becomes a private citizen after four years as president. He travels to Augusta for three weeks and plans to move to Yale in March, ending a busy day of ceremonies and handshakes with cabinet members and friends.
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Washington
William Howsard Taft
Republic
Mrs. Taft
Union Station
South
Dixie
Cates
Broad
Potomac
Washington Monument
Georgia
Augusta
New Haven
Yale
Lfe
White House
Capitol
Taft
Supreme Court
William Howard Taft
Bryan
Georgia 10 The Front At The Inauguration
John Corrigan Jr reports Georgia played a prominent role in the inauguration events. Georgia born first ladies, Senator Bacon escorting presidents, and William Jennings Bryan involved in foreign relations. Georgia troops impressed spectators with the Georgia Military Academy cadets leading the national guard formation. Macon Drum corps and Brigadier General Harris led duties with Barneb Barnab officers and Atlanta artillery in parade details.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Georgia
Wilson
Senator Bacon
White House
Capitol
Senate
William Jennings Bryan
Bacon
Georgia Military Academy
Macon
National Guard
Walter A. Harris
John Butler
Barnab
Polhill Wheeler
J. H. Eubanks
Atlanta Artillery
Seventeenth Infantry
U. A
David Baker
Ed. C. Register
Republicans Barred From Congratulating at Wilson Inauguration
Olympia March 4. Democrats in the legislature refused to support a concurrent resolution congratulating President Wilson on his inauguration. A Republican motion failed after asking consent for the resolution. Governor Lister joined eighteen Democratic representatives and nineteen Democratic senators in sending a private telegram of congratulations.
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Olympia
Wash
Wilson
House of Representatives
Lister
In Fight Over Marbles Boy Kills Companion
In Huntsville Alabama two young boys about 18 years old quarreled over a game of marbles on Madison street. Alex Boaz drew a pistol and shot Pudden Davis, killing him. Boaz was arrested and jailed on a murder charge as a coroner's inquest confirmed the fatality.
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Huntsville
Ala
Madison Street
Alex Boaz
Pudden Davis
Boaz
Inauguration Casualties Reach Total of 400
Washington reports about 400 casualties on ration day and night, most of which were miners or laborers. The tally reflects early estimates amid ongoing relief efforts and official updates.
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Washington
A. Miner
Inauguration Fireworks Light Washington Scene
Washington on March 4 witnessed a dazzling inauguration display as aerial fireworks, searchlights, and huge illuminations crowned the Capitol and monuments. The night showcased portraits of Wilson and Marshall, the Jefferson home replica, and a grand Transformation Device forming an American flag and portraits, with Taft and Bryan observing the historic ceremony.
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Wilson
Marshall
Washington
Capitol
Monument
Bagen
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sanate
Peace Monument
Washington Monument
Weather Prophecy Forecast for Georgia
A weather bulletin reports colder conditions on Wednesday with Thursday colder still. Local observations list the lowest and highest temperatures, mean and average values, and rainfall in the past 24 hours. Deficiencies since the month start and since January 1 are noted.
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Henry Grady
J. K. Orr
Boston
National Chamber of Commerce
United States
Meistersinger Quartet
Taft and
Smile
Atation Police
Secret Service
Thomas L. Rhoades
Mr. Taft
Wson
Mr. Wilson
Georgie A
Marbles
Court of
Homor
Jefferson
Monticello
Jeffersonian Mansion
Wileon
New Jersey
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Lodder
Princeton
Ian
Brate
Temparatore
Wich Teches
Atlantic
Gly
Ely
Birmingham
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Anow
Charleston
Denver
P. Ely
Bo Galveston
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Helena
Elr
Jacksonville
Kansas City
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Rain
Louisville
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Miami
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Montgomery
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Shreveport
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