Assessors to Ask Increase in Returns for Central System
Comptroller General Wright studies taxation returns for the Georgia Railway and Electric Company and the Central of Georgia Railway. City assessors urge including electric light plant in Georgia tax rolls, arguing March 1 stake tax basis. Central's total returns reach 13,406,020.50 with notable rises for Savannah to Macon, Savannah to Tybee, and Macon to Athens, offset by declines elsewhere. Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis portion sold for tax in Alabama, not Georgia.
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Wright
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
Dearing
Georgia Electric Light
Ctr
Central of Georgia Railway Company
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Hmnes
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Bevannah
Macon
Atlanta
Milledgeville
Gordon
Eatonton
Savannah
Tybee
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Americus
Greenville
Albany
Cuthbert
Bufaula
Ala Biz
Columbia
Ala
Fort Valley
Perry
Batontan
Covington
Birmingham
Andalusia
Bruton
Statesboro
Dever
Smithville
Central Railway
Southwestern Railway
Early County
Chattanooga
Chickamauga
Durham
John M. Bean
R. L. Pritchard
Nashville
Chattanooga and St Louis
Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis
Dade County
Contempt Charge Up Today Declared Guilty Potential Fines Loom
Contempt hearings set for 3:30 pm before Justice J N Bateman involving Detective E W Walton Sergeant H G White and Patrolman Patrick Campbell over alleged disobedience of court orders. If found guilty each faces fines up to five dollars or five hours in jail.
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J. N. Bateman
E. W. Walton
H. G. White
Patrick Campbell
Bateman
Justice Court
White
Campbell
Central's New Train to Macon and Savannah Schedule
The Central's new train departs Atlanta daily at 12:10 noon and arrives Macon at 2:55 p.m. Other departures are 7:50 a.m., 4:05 p.m., and 8:20 p.m. Parlor car service continues to Savannah on the 7:80 a.m. train. Through sleepers to Savannah and Jacksonville offered on the 7:80 a.m. train. Warren H. Fogg, Traveling Passenger Agent, 16 Wall Street.
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Central
Atlanta
Macon
Savannah
Jacksonville
Warren H. Fogg
Wall Street
Kayzer Zian Table Crystal Silverware Promotion
A short note highlights Kayzer Zian crystal silverware in Dutch Colonial side board designs. The text hints at new representatives assigned to cases and invites fondness for the style.
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Kayzer Zian
Kayzer
Will Now Plant City Lots for Free Gardens
Chief of Police John W Ball as secretary of the Atlanta Free Garden Association says about fifteen to twenty vacant lots have been loaned for gardening. Seed is on hand and available to those taking a lot. Mayor Mims, association president, reports several applications from poor residents have been approved. others await action to be planted promptly. Also mentions new convenient schedules between Atlanta and Carrollton.
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John W. Ball
Atlanta Free Garden Association
Mims
West End Street Car Crossing Dispute Reaches Stalemate
City committee on electric railways deferred action on a Whitehall street grade crossing for the West End trolley. The Atlanta and West Point and Central railroads oppose the crossing and favor using the tunnel, with costs about 1500 dollars to widen it. The trolley company offers to share half the expense while railroads want the rest borne by others, and no agreement emerged at yesterday’s meeting.
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Committee On Electric
Street Railroad Company
Whitehall Street
West End
Atlanta
West Point
Central Railroads
Albert Howell, Jr
Railroad
Howell
Arkwright
Trolley Company
Longino
Seventh Ward
Reed
Alderman Woodward
Woodward
Committee of Council
City Firms Agree to Saturday Afternoon Holiday
Seventy five Atlanta business houses and offices including wholesale manufacturers hats shoes dry goods groceries drugs and paints will close Saturdays at 1 pm from today until September 1 giving half holiday to over 6000 office workers during hot weather. Harry L Schlesinger led the campaign with strong support from local firms and city officials.
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Atlanta
Harry
Schlesinger
J E. Maddox
Lamorsani Ore Company
H A Road
Alloway & Truitt
Gromiing-Spalding Com- Bory
A. $. Collingsworth
Wermgchilds & Sulzberger Company
N. Robson
A. McD
W. W. Anderson & Son
J. C. Puller
Turner Brothers
Easterlin & Cameron
A. Bhaw
Bell Brothers
Atlanta Gas Light Company
W L. Cosgrove
Fugazzi
Lovelace & Co
Tolbert & Philips Company
J J
Tolbert, Petropol & Stuart
McCullough Brothers
J. M Copelin
City Moves To Abolish Police Board In Council Push
Police and ordinance committees favored abolishing the police board. The council plans another bid to remove board control, replacing it with a council led police board. Alderman Johnson and others see a heated fight as votes hinge on charter changes and future amendments. The move follows earlier unanimous committee approval but past defeat in council.
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Police and Allinance Committee of Council
General Council
Coumedman
Police
Hey
Johnson
Board of Police Control
Police Board
Alderman Johnson
Hill
Kiey
Warren
Corneilman Wynne
Key
Charter Revision Committee
Experts Seek $560 For Auditing County Books
Expert accountant E P Burns protests county board over atta failing to raise compensation for auditing county books beyond the grand jury’s $300 or $500 history. Burns Maud argue board may set pay if lawful. county attorney Houser cites grand jury authority to fix rates. Court conflict hinges on authority to set expert fees.
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E. P. Burns
Grand Jury
Messrs
Burns and
Maud
Messrs. Burns and
Board of County Commissioners
Houser
Rasser
Ladies of Chamberlin Johnson DuBose to Dine at Infirmary Bazaar
The Chamberlin Johnson DuBose Company hosts a dinner today at the St. Joseph infirmary bazaar located at 70 Whitehall Street. All ladies connected with the store, from junior helpers to senior buyers, are invited and the event promises a cheerful, well organized gathering with meals ready for guests.
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Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Company
Chamberlin- Johnson-DuBose Company
St. Joseph Infirmary
Whitehall Street
Chamberlin-Johnson- DuBose Company
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Health and Relief
Thousands of physicians and people in all stations endorse Paine's Celery Compound as a life saving medicine. A Kansas City executive credits the remedy with ending nervous prostration, poor sleep, and appetite loss after doctors urged rest. Diamond Dyes offer faster, brighter colors than rival brands.
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Paine
First One Called for Sixth District Convention
Raleigh May 2 Special The democratic congressional convention of the sixth district is to be held at Fayetteville August 24 It is the first one yet called Three candidates for nomination are in the field including Congressman John D. Bellamy of Wilmington Edward J Hale of Fayetteville and State Senator J A Brown of Columbus county
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N. C4
Fayetteville
John D. Bellamy
Wilmington
Edward J. Hale
J. A. Brown
Columbus County
Picnic Grounds at Lithia Springs Open to Public
An ideal place to picnic at Bowden Lithia Springs Lithia Springs Ga. Permission granted for use of grounds on application to the executors of E W Marsh 312 Gould Building City. Sweetwater Park Hotel under new management is now open to the public.
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Sweetwater Park Hotel
Stricken with Paralysis in Waycross Architect Feltham
George Feltham, a well known architect in Waycross Georgia, was stricken with paralysis tonight. He is affected in the head and left arm and is in a serious condition.
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Waycross, Ga
George Feltham
Revival Tent Services Draw Large Crowds Daily
Interest grows at the Atburn avenue and Ivy street tent where Dir J W Coombs preaches to capacity crowds. A sermon on Rightly Dividing the Word of God warned against quoting scripture without context. Tomorrow afternoon only men attend as Coombs speaks on Hunting for a Man. Services continue Sunday evening.
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Atburn Avenue
Ivy Street
J. W. Coombs
Junior Order Has New Hall In West End
The Junior Order of American Mechanics opens its new hall at 57 East Hunter Street tonight for the first time. West End council No 33 will hold the first meeting in the handsome upper-floor hall, completed at nearly $1000. The hall will host several lodges including West End council No 13 the Daughters of America Enterprise council No 1 and Gate City council No 6.
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Order of American Mechanics
East Hunter Street
West End Council No. 33
West End c Council
Daughters of America, Enterprise Council
Gate City Council
Dr King's New Life Pills Promise Clear Skin
Ad copy claims liver trouble signs such as sallow skin and blotches can be cured by Dr King's New Life Pills. Promises clear skin and rosy cheeks with a rich complexion. Sells for 25 cents at all druggists.
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Dr. King
M Rich & Bros Treat Employees to Lunch For Bazaar
M Rich & Bros Co yesterday treated all their employees to lunch at the bazaar run on 70 Whitehall street to aid St Joseph infirmary. Heavy business kept some workers from attending but the meal was enjoyed by those present. The bazaar is run in the interest of a worthy city institution and is proving successful.
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Fulton Bag
Mill Company
W. C. Cousins
Westmoreland Bros
Rosaves Service
M. Rich & Bros. Co
M. Joseph Infirmary
M Rich & Bros. Co
Bagaar
St. Joseph Infirmary
Whitehall Street
A Home of Your Own Title Insurance Offer
An Atlanta agency urges buyers to ensure a clear title when purchasing or owning a home. It touts Fulton County's only complete record of real estate instruments and facilities to examine and insure titles, via Title Guarantee and Trust Company in the Empire Building.
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Fulton County
Title Guarantee and Trust Company
Empire Building
Atlanta
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