Police Board Debate Ends With Tabling Resolution
Atlanta council votes 15 to 3 to table a resolution to abolish the police board and create a board of police control, with mayor and chief of police ex officio. Key rails against patronage while Woodward blocks action, and the measure moves to recommit or reference.
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Key
Police Board
Connentman Key
Woodward
City of
Atlanta
Near General Assembly
State of Georgia
Board of Police Commissioners
Board of Police Control
General Council
Board of Control
Police
Kontz
Alderman Welch
Welch
Pierce
LaHatte
Terry
Longino
Fincher
Howell
Lewis
Reed
Warren
Beck
Grags
Styron
Konitz
Garrett
Hil
W. H. McGlauflix
Universalist Church
Dispensary Wade Political Issue in Enufaulg Alabama
The town of Enufaulg Alabama debates dispensary versus anti dispensary as a legislative issue. Supporters argue the shift would boost the school fund by 15000 to 20000 dollars annually while opponents say whisky would be sourced from distant cities and local commerce could suffer. Eight barrooms operate within a mile, four in the city center, and the fight is expected to be heated.
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Enufaulg
Ala
L. H. Brassels
Harrison Well Not Tale He Is Silent On Alabama Race
Opelika Alabama May 6 Special General Harrison was asked about rumors he would not enter the gubernatorial race. He declined to be interviewed saying he had nothing to say. Locals note a Dallas reunion sparked talk he might run but current status suggests no announcement. His strong law practice and possible sacrifice of office weigh against a second term.
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Alabama
Opelika
Ala
Harrison
General Harrison
Dallas
New Consolidated Insurance Agency Formed in Georgia
National Life Insurance Company of the United States announces a new plan in Georgia through EB A Fox Co. They open offices in the Lowndes building and form the Consolidated Insurance Company. Twelve to fifteen active field representatives will hold stock valued by their writings, with capital at twenty thousand dollars and no cash payment required from solicitors.
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National Life Insurance Company of
U. S
Messrs
B. A. Fox
Consolidated Insurance Agency
Consolidated Company
Government Inspector to Inspect Atlanta Post Office for Additions
A government inspector will travel to Atlanta to inspect the Atlanta post office building and recommend immediate alterations. The goal is to secure additional room to relieve crowding, with Colonel Livingston urging rapid action and the supervising architect instructed to implement all feasible improvements.
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Postoffice
Atlanta
Custom House
Blodgett
Washington
Supervising Architect
Bladgett
Livingston
Mrs Soffell Pleads Guilty In Biddle Escape Case
Mrs Kate Soffel wife of the Allegheny county jail warden pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting the escape of prisoners in the Biddle brothers case. She was told she will be sentenced next Saturday.
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Pitteburs
Meg
Kate Soffel
Warden Soffel
Allegheny County
Biddle Brothers
Suburbs Protest As Revision Committee Meets This Afternoon
A charter revision committee meets at the chamber of commerce to hear subcommittee findings on extending city limits. Protests are expected from North Atlanta and suburbs including Exposition Cotton Mills and National Furniture Company as hearings may span several days before final ward boundaries are drawn.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hamid
Atlanta
G. D. Turner
Exposition Cotton Mills
National Furniture Company
Reynoldstown
Charter
General Committee
Supreme Court refuses certiorari in Macon Sash case
Information from Washington reports the United States Supreme Court declined to grant certiorari in the Macon Sash Door and Lumber Company bankruptcy dispute. Receiver T J Carling had been in contempt of court for withholding property. the circuit court of appeals in New Orleans upheld Carling. The decision sets an important precedent likely to interest lawyers.
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Smith
Macon
Washington
J. R. L Smith
United States Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Macon Sash Door and Lumber Company
T. J. Carling
Bibb Superior Court
T J. Carling
J R. AL. Smith
United States
Speer
Marshal Barnes
Carling
New Orleans
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Baa
Two must die for murder in Virginia lynch case
In Windsor North Carolina a court sentences June Bishop John Belford and Jim Stevenson all African American to hang for the murder of Thomas Stevenson a Roxobel merchant. The trial followed a special session to prevent mob violence and the victim was shot in his store by the trio and an accomplice Milton Belfield who was killed resisting arrest.
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Virginia
Norfolk
Thomas Stevenson
Roxsbel
N. C
June Bishop
John Belford
Jim Stevenson
Superior Court
Windsor
Young Stevenson
Milton Belfield
Fear of Populist in Twenty Fourth Senate Race
Columbus Ga May 6 Special Chairman Thomas W Grimes of the Democratic executive committee of the twenty fourth senatorial district calls a meeting for Friday. Marion county members push reconsideration of a general primary to nominate the district senator. Two candidates W D Grawford and E H McMichael. McMichael backers favor Marion county primary to avoid populist input. The district leans Democratic and a Marion county primary is seen as decisive.
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Columbus
Thomas W. Grimes
Democratic Executive Committee
Twenty-Fourth
Marion County
Marion
W. D. Grawford
E. H. McMichael
McMichael
Judge Crawford
Presbyterian Hospital committee meets this afternoon
The Executive Committee of the Presbyterian Hospital Association will meet at 5 o'clock in W. Woods White’s office. Members include Dr. A. R. Holderby, W. Woods White, C. D. Montgomery, Dr. Marion Hull, George E. King, Dr. J. D. Turner, and R. H. Brown. attendance requested.
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The
Presbyterian Hospital Association
W. Woods White
A. R. Holderby
C. D. Montgomery
Marion Hull
George E. King
J. D. Turner
R. H. Brown
Clarence Perkins
Atlanta
Savannah
Justice of the Peace
S&s. H. Landrum
Ethel Royal
Perkins
Batlitt J. T. Wimbish
Petition in Bankruptcy Filed for Mayhew Merchants in Georgia
J E Spooner and Sons merchants of Mayhew Miller county Georgia filed a petition in bankruptcy here today assets $95490 liabilities $6656 details indicate financial distress and pending court action within the local bankruptcy docket.
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Columbus, Ga
J. E. Spooner & Sop. Merchants of
Mayhew
Miller County
Georgia
New Candidate for Governor
A new gubernatorial candidate emerged from the opposition to Governor Jolke. Colonel W L Martin of Montgomery, a lawyer and former attorney general for two terms, based in Scottsboro, Jackson County, would head the anti Johnston faction if urged by their Birmingham leadership. He has not issued a formal statement, but signals independence from average leadership.
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Montgomery
Mongomery
Ala
Jolke
W L. Martin
Scottsboro
Jackson County
Martin Haseen
Birmingham
Judge Newman Opens Spring Term in Columbus Ga
The spring term of the United States court convened in Columbus Georgia with Judge Newman presiding. The first day focused on criminal business and many cases were tried.
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Newman
Columbus
United States Court
Salt Liquor Smuggling Scandal Off Isle Of Wight
London Express reports that near St Catharine's lighthouse at Niton, the brig Ruasle wrecked and casks washed ashore contained wine and spirits. Locals looted hundreds of gallons, some concealed in shingle, leading to drunken crowds and the coast guard moving to seal the breach and secure the liquor.
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London Express
Niton
St. Catharine's
Isle of Wight
Ruasle
Coast Guard
Conwell and Warwick Clash in Birthday Banter
Philadelphia Times recalls a sparring moment at a Baptist Temple birthday reception. Reverend Dr. Russell H. Conwell and former Mayor Warwick traded quips about politics and heaven as the pastor drew a humorous retort about Baptists in heaven.
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Philadelphia Times
Russell H. Conwell
Baptist Temple
Broad and
Berks Streets
Warwick
Conwell
Dr. Conwell
Pastor
Nasil Twanre
Mayor
Paris quarries yield city’s mushrooms in caves
In Paris many abandoned underground quarries stretch 300 yards to half a mile long and 30 to 150 feet deep. They shelter most mushrooms used in the city with year round growth. A fly swarms in the tunnels, threatening crops by destroying beds before shoots emerge. Also a humor item on a deal for a painting and a boastful artist exchange.
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Paris
To Have and to Hold Title Insurance Offer
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Paine's Celery Compound Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement-style plea urges spring health by using Paine's Celery Compound to combat indigestion rheumatism nervous disorders and kidney disease. It includes Rev W E Aldridge claim of recovery from supposed heart disease after using the product and asserts it as best medicine with no need for doctors.
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Paine
W. E. Aldridge
Birmingham
Ale
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