County Losing Six Thousand Yearly by Delaying Court Building
Judge Palmer urges immediate use of the 100000 building fund to construct an annex and add courthouse space. Commissioners Rosser and Brown press for action, noting two years of interest loss and rent payments totaling thousands while plans, bids, and legal hurdles stalled the project. The county faces deadlines, with three months needed for plans, sixty days for bids, and material delays, delaying any courthouse improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Sumner
Board of Commissioners
Public Buildings Committee
Forrest
Adair
Walker
Rosser
Paler
Suit Over Five Dollar Fare and Damages in Police Barracks Case
O Vaughn, hack driver, sues in city court seeking 5 cents back fare and 10,000 in damages plus 5,000 punitive for alleged robbery accusation and humiliation after transporting August Flesh to Baker Street residence and being detained at the police barracks on suspicion of robbery. The petition claims Flesh’s accusation damaged Vaughn’s character and he seeks redress for injury to reputation.
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O. Vaughn
Broad Street
Baker Street
Vaughn
Flesh
Mr. Neese
Vanebn
Hiad
Tate
Strong Street
Wheaten and
Harris
Freeh
Linking fund commissioners elected by city council in adjourned session
Commissioners Neal Peel and Ottley were elected sinking fund commissioners by the Atlanta city council in adjourned session. Peel Ottley and Neal were elected unanimously. The group will manage municipal sinking funds, invest for city revenue, and report regularly to the mayor and council. The aim is to reduce bonded indebtedness without political bias. They will be sworn in immediately and begin duties promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal, Peel and
Otley
W. L. Peel
J. K. Ottley
T. 8. Neal
Aegsion
Peel
Ottley
Inking Fund Commission
Atlanta
County officials urge immediate use of fund for courthouse annex
Judge Palmer and commissioners push to employ the county fund without delay to plan an annex or renovation for courts. Architects to prepare plans while Hooser and Brown back swift action. They argue the funds are adequate and time is slipping, with juror panels to be shared when courts run concurrently.
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Stewart
Payne
Patmar
Grant Wilking
Nouth
Talsa
RRO
Palmer
Qrhat
Hosser
Deckio
Grown
eWe
Brown
Registration Books Open for Water Bonds Election
Tax Collector Stewart reports registration for the water bonds vote is underway with about 50 registrants. Election set for April 12 with books closing April 7. City council authorizes the issue of 203000 dollars in bonds at par with 4 percent interest, a two thirds majority required, taxes to fund annual interest and principal payments through 1928 and a sinking fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Aloo
Harris sisters implicated in year-old Athens diamond theft
Ella Harris confesses to involvement with sister Ene Harris in the theft of a $250 diamond ring from Mrs. An Phinizy of Athens over a year ago. Alla Hartiz, a local suspect, arrested recently, admits taking the ring which is now held by the city chief of detectives. Annis Harris denies any role. A warrant is expected to be sworn soon and the case to be moved to state courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene Harris
Verdict dispute delays Walker Vase trial
The Walker against West Point road case faced possible mistrial as jurors, after a late night change, did not reach a verdict. Judge Reid ordered withdrawal of a prepared verdict while court adjourned. Plaintiff’s counsel, Rountree, exhausted after ten days, pressed on amid confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tory
Walker
Point
Reid
Sanofi
Rountree
Atlanta elects city commissioners for long and short terms
Captain Neal defeats Charles Currier by twelve to one, with Peel Ottley and Neal named for ten eight and ail year terms. Peel, Ottley and Neal hold major banking and commercial positions in Atlanta. Council votes confirm separate elections for terms. Currier and Neal receive long and short term assignments amid named nominating actions and remarks by Aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Charles KE. Currier
Eaven
Peel
Ottrey
Maddox- Rucker Banking Company
Bitelness
Ottley
Fourth National Bank
Atlanta
Neal Loan End Banking Company
Chamber of Commerce
Cltizens
Atlenta
Hammond
Woodward
Pret
Parks
Wip. Ottley
Alan
Thomson
Thompnor
Turner
Currier
Joel Birt
B. J. Lowry
Burt
Red book tribute to J C Ayers Company big souvenir
The red book marks the J C Ayers Company thirty eighth anniversary at Lowell Massachusetts. It celebrates a masterful typography filled with engravings and pages detailing the emperor of China and the companys global reach. Alfred E Rose is credited with designing the booklet which praises employee outings and philanthropic spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Ayer Company
Lowell
Mass
Wade
Swith Tha Ayer
Tha Ayers
Tropics
Medicing
China
Ayer
Aver Company
New England
Alfred E. Rose
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Caima
Trip 1
Corneil
WR. Currier
Senate
T. B. Nwal
E. Peel
Thas
Hell's
Bee J. Chenyy & Co
Miliation Haas
Vaughn Argan
Just
Maier & Berkele
Jewelers
Whitehall St
Kamper’s
Ritter
Iyw
Cliff W. Ansley
Standard Printing Ink Co
Canal
Cincinnati, C
Ruben C. Hayden
Fulton County
Julius A. Hayden
Thia
Youn B. Thornton
Preferred Accident Insurance Co
Rew Fork
Prudential
Lars
Hirsch Bros
Whiteball St
Hollemar Gould
Custom Department
Atlante
Whitehall Street
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