Nepotism Fight Ends in Victory for Mayor
The city council adopted an nepotism ordinance by an 18 to 9 vote, restricting heads of departments from appointing relatives or officials, with exceptions when approved by the mayor and two thirds of the general council. The measure bans kinship appointments unless disclosed and approved, detailing sections on eligibility, remedies, and exemptions.
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Grant
Johnson
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Everett
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van Dyke
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Curtle
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Vaughan Nutting
Dent
Andrews
Evins Humphrey
Nagy
Maddox
Hatcher
Harrison
Greer
Anid
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Rsof
Postmasters Called to Meet Hitchcock Plan
Postmasters from major cities including Boston Brooklyn San Francisco Lost Angeles Toledo Canton Cincinnati and Norfolk are summoned to Washington by Postmaster General Hitchcock to discuss office reorganizations. The plan splits offices into mails and finance divisions under three superintendents to improve efficiency. The system has been tested in Atlanta Indianapolis Jacksonville Rochester New Orleans Erie and Lincoln and will start in St Louis July 1 with a new government building completed.
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Boston
Brooklyn
San Francisco
Lost Angeles
Toledo
Canton
Cincinnati
Ohio
Norfolk
Hitchcock
Atlanta
Indianapolis
Jacksonsille
Amelie Rives Seeks Income From Ex Husband Testimony
New York Supreme Court Justice Guy appoints George M. Mackeller as referee to take testimony on Princess Toubetske Amelie Rives Chanler's petition for a $3600 annual income from her former husband Chaloner Chanler. The request cites promises of income and an inherited estate, with supporting letters referenced and a Virginia residency note.
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tan,Hidu
Siirony
Jehu Armetrous Chainer
Ames Rivese
Chalonet
Chanler
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Virginia
Princess Tronberssy
Rassner
Mma
Death in a Police Game: 14 Year Old Killed by Revolver
Robert Lee Harrison Jr, 14, of 11 Loomis Street, died after a toy police game ended when he pulled a loaded 32 caliber revolver to his head. With two friends present, the trigger fired the lone cartridge in the magazine, instant death. The accident occurred in daylight as boys played. an inquest followed. He was a first grader at Boys High School, praised as bright and a leader among peers. He is survived by his father, two brothers, and a sister. his mother had died about a year earlier. The gun belonged to his older brother Gordon, who worked at the terminal station. The other boys involved were Taylor Anchors, 14, Clanton Anchors, 8, and John Anchors, 10, all of Loomis Street. An ambulance was summoned but he died before arrival.
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Hobert
Gordon
Robert
Grady Ambuance
Luck
Johnson and McWillams
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Harrison
Wilson and Nugent clash over German bill in Trenton
In Trenton on March 20 Governor Wilson ordered Democratic State Chairman James B Nugent from his office after a heated exchange over the German election bill. Nugent accused Wilson of using patronage to secure votes, calling him no gentleman, while Wilson denied the charge. The dispute echoed through the chamber as Assembly leader Matthews signaled resignation, provoking party tensions.
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Trenton
Wilson
James B Nugent
Nugent
Wilken
Mail Boxes to Be Put in the Street Cars
The Post Office Department will test mail boxes in street cars in Washington as part of a 1920 appropriation test. If successful, the service may be extended to other cities to reduce missed mail and improve after dark mailing.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Washington Street
Ragtime Demand Shifts Milwaukee Auditorium Concerts
Milwaukee mayor’s override on Sunday concert programs at the Auditorium leads manager to favor ragtime and real classical music. A request for 100 songs yielded only eleven ragtime requests, reflecting public taste on March 20.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Seidel
U S Cavalry at Fort Bliss and Arrival of Infantry Forces
The United States troops at Fort Bliss near El Paso are in good condition after their arduous trip. The Fourth U S Cavalry has arrived at Fort Bliss as the main force, with infantry cooperation to guard the border about 16 miles north and 10 miles south of El Paso.
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United States
el Paso
Mtesséan
Mexico
Fourth United States Cavalry
Port Biles
Fourth
Demagogue minister sparring over Recorder Broyles
In a sharp exchange published by The Constitution, Pastor Hart Stutz of Egelston Memorial challenges Recorder Nash R. Broyles over alleged falsehoods in his sermon. Broyles replies with a blunt rebuke, calling Stutz a demagogue and a manikin, and recounts a trolley case where Stutz pleaded guilty to auto law violations.
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Sutz
McClelland proposes liquor delivery reporting ordinance
Atlanta council considers an ordinance to require rail and express carriers to report all spirits malt liquor beer and wine shipments over one gallon to the police. The measure targets multiple weekly consignments and mandates delivery to holders of bills of lading with fines from 100 to 500 dollars.
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John E. McClelland
Committee On
Ordnance
City of
Atlanta
Grand Opera Box Sales Break Season Record in Atlanta
Congratulatory messages from Metropolitan Opera officers flow as Atlanta boxes go fast. First day receipts exceed 1910 by over 5,000 with 26,000 on record for coupons to four performances next month.Notable buyers include Mrs. Russell Coles, Edward T. Brown, Gov-elect Hoke Smith, James W English, Walter Rich, and Colonel John W Grant among others. Messages from New York praise Atlanta’s music enthusiasm and the record subscription sales.
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Morris Brandon
W Jordan Massee
Macon
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Fred L. Saely
Coronel
Robert J. Lowry
William E' Crispin
Joseph T Orme
A P Coles
Mr Copeland
Metropolitan
New York
Atlante
South
Atlanta
Gatti-Casazza
OTTO H_ KAUN
Metropolitan Opera Co
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William L Guard
Metropolitan Opera Company
Oficers
Cashion’s Blind Man Coon Wit Needs Hands On Help
A fragile note describes John Cashion selling pencils gum and papers near Warehall street viaduct. He appeals for a kind soul to adopt his pet coon a bright silky coated animal beloved by him amid shoppers.
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Warehall Street
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Walt
Dow Ini
Advertising Talks and Plays in Modern Business
A quote from M. H. DeYoung of San Francisco notes that advertising plays an important role in all modern activity. He says advertising aided success in getting attention and support for ventures. The remarks emphasize the broad impact of advertising across enterprises.
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M. H. DeYoung
San Francisco
Diaz Must Resign Amid Mexican Strife
An order calls Diaz to resign to stop strife in Mexico as negotiations continue. Glad Limantour is cited as an official for American forces and a Mexican sergeant captured on American soil is returned after protests. The incident spurred demonstrations and a crowd ovation for the sergeant upon his return.
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Mexico
Madero Decrees Neutral Ground For Truce In Mexico
El Paso reports Madero and insurgent leaders near the border agree on an armed truce once conditions in Mexico City warrant. Madero plans to set a neutral ground point to receive the returning president, with Jose Yves Limantour’s recent talks cited. Dias must step aside and relinquish political power, observers say.
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Jose Yves Limantour
New York
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Dins
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Weather Prophecy for Georgia Fair Tuesday and Wednesday
Fragmentary weather note predicts fair conditions in Georgia with moderate west winds for Tuesday and Wednesday. No clear dates or sources available.
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