Arkwright Pleas for Permanent Jitney Routes in Atlanta
City committees split on jitney bonds and licensing as Arkwright urges fixed routes. A $10,000 bond per car and tiered permits were proposed. debate over route flexibility and franchise scope stalled agreement. Councilman Ashley supports lenient licensing while others push safeguards and public protection.
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Witney Buses
Atlanta
General Council
Street and
Electric Railways
Itney Buses
Theicenses
Jesse Lee
Electo Railways Committee
Rentroe
Street Committee
Mayson
Vicenses
Jinner Bus
C. L. Ashley
Albertian
Albert Thomson
Ook
Sitney
Sail
Lee, Ragsdale and Freeman
Joiint Committee
Preston Arkwright
Street Railway Company
Street Rallexy Company
Lakewood
Edwin F. Johnson
George B. Kelly
Jirey Hus” Company
Council
Iis
Bama
Mr. Kelly
Cheekiest thief on record held for stealing lard
Walter Harris a known convic t coal miner appeared before the recorder after being arraigned for stealing two buckets of lard from B A Broyles Co at 204 Courtland street Monday afternoon. Manager HW Brown testified Harris slipped into the store Saturday evening and stole a bucket then attempted a second theft before police arrived. Harris was held in $208 bond for larceny from the house.
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Atelanta
Recorder
Walter Harris
B. A. Broyles & Co
Courtland Street
HW. L. Brown
Mr. Brown
Vana
Harris
Wife Sues Husband for 76000 in Savannah Court
Mrs. B. M. Greene wife of Captain Benjamin D. Greene sues in city court to recover 76000 from her husband saying he borrowed the money thirty years ago. She resides in Paris and claims 37225 principal and 58807.95 interest remain unpaid plus interest. Greene was once convicted with Col. John F. Gaynor in a harbor money fraud case.
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Savannah
B. McC. Greene
Benjamin D. Greene
Greene and
Gaynor
Drug Den Raided in Atlanta Two Arrests Made
Police raided a drug den at 581 Decatur Street Atlanta finding a youth doped on a couch. Albert Johnson ran the operation and admitted being a dope fiend. Johnson and victim J. Thurman were arraigned. Johnson jailed for vagrancy to aid investigation.
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Atlanta
Decatur Street
Albert Johnson
Johnson
J. & Thurman
Waltley
Kopatrick
McKinney
Recorder
Thurman
Kepatrick
Motorcyclists Ordered to Pay Damages After Mule Interruption
Six motorcyclists from the Atlanta Motorcycle Club were compelled to pay 5 in damages to a farmer when their mule spooked at York mountain between Dallas and Rockmart Georgia. John D. Aikens led the hat passing, and the incident occurred during a 150 mile weekly trip from Atlanta.
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Atlanta Motorcycle Club
Hhis Mule
John D. Aikens
York Mountain
Dallas
Rockmart
Atlanta
Honest Advertising Drives Trust in The Atlanta Constitution
A reflection on The Constitution's reputation for reliable advertising. It notes readers’ trust in ads from substantial Atlanta merchants and the high value placed on honest advertising as a productive tool for business. The piece emphasizes confidence in the paper’s commercial notices and endorsements.
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Constitution
Atlanta
Atlanta Constitution
Success Assured Work Starts Soon On Fair Buildings
Subscriptions advance for Atlanta fair project with total to date $69,376 and more expected. Major donors include The Atlanta Constitution and The Georgian and American each $1,000. For Wednesday luncheon, directors foresee oversubscription to $85,000, with large corporations poised to subscribe after meetings.
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Atlanta Constitution
FR. B. Stuart & Co
Kelley Bros. Co
Oglesby Grocery Co
Dr. BL. Connally
the Picard-Law Co
City Salesman Association
Armstrong & Bros
Jones & Oglesby
Hotel Equipment Co
A. P. Stewart
Central Club
BR. T. Lamb
City
Keaning CO
J. A. Langley
Golden Eagle Burey Co
Q. Nichols Sons Co
Edward Co. Peters
Shippey Bros. & White
A. Neal & Son
Godfrey Mosaic
Grand Palace Cafe
Mohan
MC Ikarwisch
A. D. Miller
Ae Allanta
T. H. Brooke Co
Duntan Co
National Paper Co
Luu Hetall Credit Co
Atlanta
Coffee Millis Co
Jonneon-Gewinner Co
Gable Piang Co
HR. J. Spiller
Toa Wolsom & Blancharaay Hirsch & Spits Mig. Co
Raisa
Od American
Ivan F. Allen
Walter G. Cooper
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Cooper
Lakewood
W. Tom Winn
Board of
Fulton County Commissioners
Fulton County
Linton CG. Hopkins
W. I. Kriegshaber
Walter Ballard
Wriie West
H G. Hastings
American Blinded by War Joins Paris Annex for Veterans
An annex for blinded soldiers opened at Quinze Vingts in Paris. Among the first admitted is Joseph Amar, a 22 year old American from Washington who lost both eyes in grenade accident while serving with the Foreign Legion. He received the Military Medal and plans to learn reading and writing and pursue crafts. He plays mandolin for comrades.
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Paris
Quinze Vingts
Louis IX
St. Louis
Joseph Amar
Washington
Amar
Lyons
Foreign Legion
France
Wrong Osborne Accused by Girl
New York March 29 Miss Rae Tanzer a young factory forewoman who sued James W Osborne for 5000 for breach of promise and who was herself arrested on a mail fraud charge today went before District Attorney Marshall and swore she had made an honest mistake She said the man she associated with was Oliver Osborne Detectives were checking the Tanzer story as Marshall said portions were unbelievable She testified for over five hours with more questioning expected She described meetings at hotels and letters to James W Osborne at the New York Athletic Club claiming James and Oliver were the same person
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New York
Rae Tanzer
James W. Osborne
Marshall
Oliver Osborne
Miss Tanser
Slade & Slade
Mr. Marshall
Miss Tanzer
Marsal
Ashe
New York Athletic Club
Samaerson
Mise Tanger
Houghton
Mies Tanzer
Jacmnea W. Osborne
Misa Tanzer
Bronx
Misa
Tanzer
Osborne
Jealous Husband Interrupts Wife in Soda Stand
In West Atlanta and Forsyth, Mrs Ela Lip 23 is found with Dr McGriff 121 North Lincoln. Husband Charles Lipp 28 bursts in, curses her, witnesses say. Police Officers Lon Evans and B B Haslett arrest all three as Mrs Lip regains consciousness. Recorder Johnson to hear case.
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Forsyth Streets
Ela Lip
Axe
Janes Revenue
McGrif
North Ineson Street
McGriff
Lon Evans
B. B. Haslett
Abs. Lipp
Mra.1
Tapp
War Updates From Europe Report Carpathian Conflicts and Kluck Wounding
Reports from Petrograd and Berlin describe renewed fighting in the Carpathian passes with Russians holding western passes and advancing into Hungary while Austro Germans defend eastern passes. General von Kluck has been wounded and German forces continue actions along the Niemen, with details of engagements near Tauroggen and Wach and reports of Russian prisoner losses and German successes elsewhere.
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Carpathian Passes
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Galicia
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Tauroggen
Vonthinen
von Kluck
Paris
Petrograd
Tonlent & Oak
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Oasowetz
Blna
Orgya
Vakh
Wach
Romanewico
Pillela
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Memel
Landstrum
Kiel
Carinthians
Moritze
Bartfeld
Gladychett
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Radzisiouw
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Zavay
Jaworsitz
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Saunday
France
Berlin
Argonne
Lorraine
Taureegen
Tilsit
Drink Is Deadlier Than the Teutons, Says Lloyd George
March 78 Toudon. David Lloyd George, chancellor of the exchequer, told a Ship Building Employers federation deputation that drink is a greater foe than Germany and Austria. He cited shipyard delays, riveters drinking, and urged drastic action toward prohibition during the war. He noted public sentiment and promised to present the issue to the cabinet, stating the king shares deep concern.
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Toudon
Germany
Austria
David Lloyd- George
Sataons Lucrenge
Janaira
Jeading
France
Mus Ma
Burglar Eludes Guarded McBurney Home At Peachtree Road
A midnight burglary at 1058 Peachtree Road involves Mell Wallinson Frank Inman and Brooks Morgan guarding the corners while Mrs McBurney and Mrs Whitaker waited inside. The burglar slipped past a faltering cordon and escaped unseen despite a police and citizen stakeout. The intruder wore a gray checked coat and tan shoes with white socks.
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Mell R. Wallinson
J. P. McBurney
Peachtree Road
Frank M. Uiman
Brooks Morgan
Mr. OakBurney
Sue McBurney
BR. Wilkinson
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Mre. Whitaker
Ergeant
Sergean
Butler
Sinking of Falaba and Aguila Strikes North Atlantic
London reports state the German submarines sank the British liner Falaba carrying about 160 passengers and the steamer Aguila with 23 crew and passengers aboard. About 150 lives were lost, with 149 rescued from the Falaba and eight later dying from exposure. Survivors recount torpedo strikes, rapid sinkings, and rescue efforts by fishing boats and trawlers. The Falaba left Liverpool for West Africa and was warned to prepare lifeboats before sinking.
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Liverpool
Lisbon
St. George's Channel
Agusta
Germany
England
Liverpoo
Falaba
Africa
Davis
Milford
Tracher
Ure
Persone Resolued
Weather Prophecy FAIR Forecast for Georgia Region
Weather prophecy notes FAIR conditions with drops in the south for Tuesday and Wednesday and rain to the north and west. Local report lists lowest and highest temperatures and mean temperature with normal at 56. Rainfall and deficiency figures are incomplete or missing for the month.
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Georgia
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