Police Civil Service Plan Debated At City Board Meeting
The police commissioners met to outline government policy for the department and adopted a civil service plan for the upcoming election. The board proposed age limits of 45, retirement after twenty years, and favored appointing new officers under civil service while keeping chiefs and senior ranks outside. Some members urged caution on changes, and a Saturday session was scheduled to review applicants and the committee report.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Police Department
Police Board
Venables
Oldknow
Woodward
Civil Service
Messrs
Johnson
Brandon
Avil
Terry
Bic. Venabie
Nunnally Wan
Venable
Gldknow
Hran+ doz
Mr. Venable
Wariwand
Woodmen Name Their Officers in Savannah Meeting
Savannah Ga March 16 Special The officers of jurisdiction I Woodmen of the World for the two years were chosen as follows Head consul F W Willingham Rome Ga held advisor Caesar Alexander Darlington S C head banker H Huane Worida head clerk R S Hood Sumter S C head escort J W Simmons Florida head watchman H Dame Flora head sentry Percy Sugden Savannah head managers Robert Lide Orangeburg S C chairman E HM Caldwell Alabama A J Evans South Carolina U MM Rhoda Florida G W Pilon Georgia state delegates C D Mills Jacksonville Frs J H Korp Alabama and Fred C Lotz Charleston States alternates C C Green Alabama R T Boozer Florida T C Ham er South Carolina Delegates at large W L Sea South Carolina L Pater son Georgia FL T Petty Alabama Alternates at large W L Glaze Orange burg D C G R Calhoun Florida S B Lightier Alabama The Woodmen selected Birmingham Alabama the place for the meeting for the fifth biennial session of the convention head camp in 1907.
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Savannah
Woodmen of the World
F. W
Willingham
Rome
Caesar Alexander
Darlington
3. C
H. Huane
Worida
R. S. Hood
Sumter
Birminghama
Funeral for Emmett Jacob Himmel To Rest in Atlanta
Popular assistant fire chief Emmett Jacob Himmel, a veteran of over forty years with the Atlanta Fire Department, was laid to rest yesterday at First Baptist Church with full honors. The service included a city bell tolled at the quarters, a pallbearer line of officers and volunteers, and final interment at Westview. The procession, featuring drum corps, the Avanta lodge of Masons, and Red Men, reflected his loyal service.
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Jacob Himmel
Atlanta
First Baptist Church
W. W. Landrum
Westview
Volunteer Fire
Fire Department
Avanta Lodge of Masons
Emmel
Ditigen
Fie Department
Brown to Meet Georgia Rail Rates Again
Railroad Commissioner Joseph M. Brown returns from Washington where Georgia officials discussed intrastate rate revisions. He notes progress but no firm conclusions and says rail representatives will meet in Atlanta Friday or Saturday to decide next steps. Brown and Senator Clay visited President Roosevelt informally. no state matters discussed. An ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine follows.
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Joseph M. Brown
Washington
D. C
Trafic
Georgia
Brown
Southern
Marietta
Capitol
Rairoads
Atlanta
Roosevelt
Clay
Speir Sims Commuted to Life Over Smallpox Quarantine
Governor Terrell commuted Speir Sims of Dooly county from hanging to life imprisonment after the prison commission recommendation. A smallpox quarantine in the Dooly county jail delayed execution, and newly discovered evidence suggested Sims did not kill in first degree. Sims, age 14, shot a man who attacked his younger brother. pardon board urged life term.
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Terrell
Speir Sims
Dooly County
Sims
Clewis
Dorris and Powell
Doolyscurty
Pardon Board
Reverend Walker Lewis Endorses Admirable Medicine Tonic
Methodist minister Reverend Walker Lewis writes in support of a tonic claiming it to be an admirable medicine with liver regulator properties. He asserts strong personal relief and recommends its use to readers seeking health benefits.
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Walker Lewis
Sunday School Meeting at Carnegie Library
Sunday school superintendents to meet at the Carnegie Library tonight to plan a city convention for April 20 to 24. C W Smith and Joe Broughton call all superintendents and workers to attend. the convention promises to boost Sunday school interests in the city.
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Carnegie Library
C. W. Smith
Joe Broughton
Japanese Consul to Visit Jacksonville Board of Trade
Consul General Wehlda of Japan will be the guest of the Jacksonville board of trade tomorrow. He arrives from Boca Latona in South Florida after visiting the local Japanese colony, accompanied by his private secretary. They will return to New York on Saturday.
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Jacksonville Board of Trade
Dehida
Jacksonville
Wehlda
Japan
Boca Latona
Florida
Joe Sakai
New York
Georgia school commissioners consider Macon for annual meeting
The Georgia county school commissioners debate moving their annual convention from Tallulah Falls to Macon due to late hotel openings in Tallulah Falls. An executive committee meets in Atlanta to decide dates and seek a prominent non Georgia speaker, while also addressing tax questions and an agricultural college proposal for the state university.
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Georgia
County School Commissioners of
Afacon
Dublin
Tallulah Falls
W. Grant
Habersham
W. B. Merritt
Moore
Jackson County
Miller
Spalding
Mt. L. Duggan
Hancock
Brittain
Fulton
Merritt
Macon
Tulane's Head Inaugurated At Founder's Day Ceremony
Dr Edwin Boone Craighead was inaugurated as president of Tulane University in New Orleans. Archbishop Chappelle opened with prayer and Governor Newton Blanchard delivered the main address. A street procession preceded ceremonies with students alumni and dignitaries from the south and north. A banquet for guests followed the events.
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Craighead
New Orleans
Edwin Boone Craighead
University of Misgauri
Tulane University
Tulane
Chappelle
Newton , Blanchard
Louisiana
Sessuma
Dr. Craighead
Morse To Be President In New York March News
Richard J. Edwards, president of the National Bank of North America, resigned. Charles W. Morse, promoter of the American Ice Company, restored as first vice president, will act as president until a successor is chosen, likely James F. Eckels, former comptroller of the currency.
Pioneer Atlantan Died After Long Civil War Life
Mrs Margaret Berry widow of Woodson H Berry a pioneer Atlantan died at 16 Piedmont Avenue at age 76. She moved to Atlanta in 1848, endured the Civil War era here, was bedridden for 25 years after a stroke, and supported by family and the First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at her residence at 10 this morning with interment in Galland.
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Woodson H. Berry
Atlanta
Piedmont Avenue
Hshe
Orly
Berryn
GB Lipes
L. 2. Hudson
Conyers
E. M. Hudson
W. C. Hudson
E M. Berry
W. H. Hudson
Ferry
First Baptist Church
Galland
Dr Hawthorne to Preach at First Baptist in Atlanta
Dr Hawthorne, former First Baptist pastor, remains in Atlanta and aims to preach Sunday if health allows. He delighted in returning and enjoyed a packed service last Sunday with an extraordinary ovation as crowds surged to greet him. Full details of Sunday's service to be announced later.
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First Baptist
J. & Hawthorne
First Baptist Church
Hawthorne
Atlanta
Reverend officiants at ceremony and property sale noted
Rev. Virgil Norcrosy will officiate aided by Rev. W W Landrum. Mrs Berry enjoyed guiding an Atlanta crew from a village to a major metropolitan city. The home site’s property was sold to her husband when he moved here for 25 dollars.
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Virgil Norcrosy
W. W. Landrum
Berry
Atlanta
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