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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1914
Page
8
Claims committee advised in its report to the general council. Aldermen Owens and Maddox voted to pay the claim, taking the position that the work forced the contractor to spend money to complete the project.
The committee chaired by Charman Wood and Councimen Ashley and Mason signed an adverse report regarding the claim. The panel will reconvene to further address the matter and determine next steps.
Atlanta council approved a franchise for a new 21 railway and power line loop in Alabama to extend tracks toward Butler Street and Gilmer Street. The Alabama extension is set for an undetermined period, while Butler Street derives from Gilmer Street for 39 years. City Attorney Wayson says the council has authority to grant the franchise despite initial objections.
Atlanta City Council defeated a resolution led by Councilman Jesse Lee of the fifth ward to abolish Beaver’s vice squad. Lee argued police blame for recent robberies, and proposed sending squad members in uniform to protect lives and property, hoping to satisfy property owners.
Judge Nash R. Broyles of Atlanta spoke to a full Bremen school auditorium crowd last night. The event featured introductions by Bremen mayor Henry Mangham as part of a Better and Greater Georgia program.
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce protests pending federal legislation aimed at banning interlocking directorates in trusts, railroads, and large corporations. The resolution, backed by Albert Howell Jr and Well T Walden, urges senators and congressmen from Georgia to oppose the measure as harmful to trade and progress. It notes the chamber's role in representing Atlanta’s prosperous region and requests cooperation in opposing the bill.
The forecast for Tuesday calls for a pleasant day with morning temperatures around 48 degrees and a high near 70. Winds will be brisk from the west or northwest, and skies should stay nearly clear. A slight disturbance in western Texas may bring a change soon.
The noted artist Maximier von Skibenski will perform a final recital in Athanta before a return to Rodsia then tour principal US and Italian cities. About 00 of his friends attended last night as Tyariison provided piano accompaniment.
Henry R Mardis a longtime resident of Infatun County and deputy under Sheriff Baines in the nineties died last night at the residence of George Saye on McDonough Road Mar dis 441s. The community mourns the loss of a man with many friends and strong local ties.
A benefit concert titled Old Folks Concert will be held at Inman Park Methodist Church to aid Wester Memorial Hospital. The program includes chants and hymns from 1774 and other world songs. Entrance is two bits for adults and one bit plus one bit for a child.
Judge Newman postponed Mrs Annie Stoe's federal sentence after a conviction for white slavery last week. The court will not sentence until a pending motion on a new table is resolved. Sam Stor was convicted of white slavery and sentenced to five years in a federal penitentiary near Atlanta. The new trial hearing was set for Saturday before Judge Newman.
Property owners on Jackie Street between Forsyth and Spring Streets proposed extending the white way lighting system. Council delayed action by refusing to pass the electric committee recommendation yesterday afternoon. Owners would pay for posts and equipment if the city funded installation and maintenance, with council seeking more information before voting.
Carroll and Hunter offer reduced pricing for the best high grade Jellico coal at five dollars per ton in this advertisement style notice.
A partially legible clipping notes a health bread claim with garbled branding and stray fragments suggesting bakery product promotion. Names and exact locations are unintelligible, but the fragment hints at a daily baked loaf described as easy to digest with dubious health claims.
Berrien Superior Court in Nashville convened with Judge WD Thomas presiding. Orris Avera faces assault with intent to murder against Chief R M Rhoden and will be tried, along with many other important cases scheduled for the session.
An old advertisement claims falling hair and dandruff can be cured with Knowheres Pandea me. It promises rapid results after the first use, restoring lustre, thickness, and new fine hair growth across the scalp within weeks. The copy urges readers to buy at any drug store and use nightly.
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