Arbitration Likely in Georgia Railway Tax Dispute
Comptroller General Wright says arbitration will settle tax returns for Georgia Railway and Electric Company after finding capitalization and returns inconsistent. City assessors plan to present higher valuations for several properties, including the electric plant, while Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railroad assent to increased Georgia returns.
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Georgia Railway and Electric Company
W., C. and
St. L
W A Wright
Atlanta
Comptroller General
Wright
Nashville
Chattanooga and St Lews
Dade County
Alabama
Georgia
Poor
Veterans May Yet Resign Over Camp Walker Dispute
Tension runs high in Camp Walker United Confederate Veterans as rumors of resignations swirl over the Dallas trip and officer elections. Treasurer Bottle cites the berths, sponsors, and alcohol on the train as core issues, while Commander Holland notes outside parties used lower berths with camp consent to fund extra members. A meeting and potential new camp formation loom as dissension grows.
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Camp Walker
United Confederate Veterans
W. H. Hettle
Dallas
Bettle
Railroad Committee
Holland
Dr G R Glenn to speak at junior order event
The Junior Order United American Mechanics hosts a literary entertainment at 8 pm at 574 East Hunter Street with speakers including State School Commissioner Glenn and Representative-elect R B Blackburn. The program features songs, addresses on liberty and patriotism, solos, and a tableau, promising a large turnout.
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United American Mechanics
East Hunter Street
Glenn
R B Blackburn Bof Childress
Tapp
Prondi Nence
America
J_H_ Mashburn
Ovening
F Childress
Kmne Charles
Old Engah
Marion Hood
the Holy City
C Smith Addresa
Virtue
W S Weir
C Tapp
Gerrett Cornet
Rol Hinson
Signet Rings and Art Deco Styles Displayed
Signet rings described in rose gold with amber ochre and bronze hues. The display highlights heavy sets in Cleo Patra style, L'Art Nouveau, Dolphin and Mercury motifs for both ladies and gentlemen from VWVAIER & BERKELE at Whitehall Street.
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Cleopatra
Dolphin
Mercury
Longino ordinance on wooden poles rejected by committee
The Longino ordinance barring wooden poles on sidewalks slated for paving was reviewed by the committee on electric lights telegraph and telephone. Electrician Harper and a Standard Telephone Company rep supported poles ban but the committee issued an adverse report with Alderman Woodward noting the measure utterly impracticable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longino
Harper
Standard Telephone Company
Alderman Woodward
Woodward
Subcommittee Recommends Seven Member City Boards
A charter committee subcommittee meeting at Fourth Martianal bank led by Wylie Pope proposed city departments water fire and police be controlled by seven member boards. Each board to include six mayoral appointees and require council majority confirmation. Two members rotate out each year. councilmen and aldermen barred from boards during and for one year after service. No person may serve on two boards simultaneously.
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Charter Committee
Fourth Martianal Bank
Wylie Pope
George Hillyer
Frank Potts
J W "English
E C. Patera
Dr J V Coombs Preaches to Large Audiences
Dr J V Coombs drew large crowds last night at the tip tent corner Adum avenue and Ivy street for a stirring sermon on Crossing the Line. He will speak at 8 tonight on Christian Union and address men at the Southern Railway shops at noon today, with a 3 30 p m sermon at the First Christian church at 44 East Hunter street followed by a baptismal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. Coombs
Christian Union
JV. Coombs
Au- Dum Avenue
Ivy Street
Coombs
First Christian Church
East
Hunter Street
Sale of First Methodist Church Property Awaits Conference Approval
Trustees completed a sale of the Peachtree and Pryor street church property to Frank W Hawkins and B P Black for 100000 but require quarterly conference approval in early June. Plans for a department store are unconfirmed. buyers’ exact identity and plans remain undisclosed. Future intent includes relocating to a larger site on Peachtree with a new building in mind.
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First Methodist Church
Peachtree
Houston
Pryor Streets
Frank W. Hawkins
Third National Bark
B P. Black
Black
Peachtree Street
Bank cashiers plan for higher personal dividends
Georgia bank cashiers, especially in small towns, are trusted financial voices in their communities. The Equitable Life promotes banking agents to sell life insurance, offering attractive contracts that pay a share of first and future premiums. Manager R Foreman in Atlanta favors bankers as agents, noting some earned more from the agency than their salaries last year.
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Georgia
Equitable Life
Equitable
R. Foreman
Atlanta
Congress of Tuberculosis Delegates Appointed by Governor
Governor Candler announced changes to the Georgia list for the American Congress of Tuberculosis to be held May 16 to 23 in New York City. The delegation expands from 23 to 27 with Dr. Alexander Mack chairing and multiple Georgia physicians named from Atlanta Savannah Macon and other towns.
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Candler
Hotel Majestic
New York City
Georgia
Alexander Mack
Hawkinsville
George Brown
Atlanta
J L. Walker
Waycross
M. F Garson
Griffin
A B Simmons
Savannah
E. C Ripley
Barnesville
T M MclIntosh
Thomasville
J. D. Chason
Bainbridge
H L McLeod
Lyons
J A Crowther
Frankin Wallace
Cordele
AR. Lb Fox
Mount Vernon
Jefferson Davis
Toccoa
J B Rudolph
Galnesville
C T Nolen
Marietta
J A. Guinn Conyers
H LU Girl
Columbus
T V Hubbard
L. P Hammond
Rome
L. G. Hardeman
Harmony Grove
R. L Dozier
Milledgeville
A. A. Davidson
Augusta
J R Burdette
Tennille
Fred Williams
Montezuma
E. H. Richardson
John Mortnkins
l'Toccoa
George L Harmon
The Play of Life and Death Poem Note
Lolis Belle Wylie laments life as a moving show ending in death. The verse reflects on youth, despair, the stage of life, and a call to play one’s part well. A stray medical ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and pills for liver and kidney health.
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Lolis Belle Wylie
Guerry Explains Attack on Prison Commission in Georgia
In a May 14 letter from Oultrie Georgia DuPont Guerry replies to Joseph Turner Clement Evans and Thomas Eaton prison commissioners about his May 8 statement on convict labor leases. He questions denials and cites that 139% convicts were leased for 8 per capita and resold at about 16, costing the state money. He notes rumors about officials handling convicts and urges publication of his reply to clarify facts as tensions rise in Georgia politics.
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Acon
Messrs
Joseph
Turner
Clement A. Evans
Thomas Eanon
J. H. Esti
J. M. Terrell
Jessen
General Evang
Oultrie
Finaure
Newton
Hartsfield
Nesmith
Millsap
Clark
Fisher
Murphy
Ainbridge
Mark Johnston
Johnston
John E. Donalson
Byron B Bower
J. D. Harrell
Bower
Decatur
Harrell
Politioa
United States
Councilman Key Defends Police Board Remarks
Sixth Ward Councilman James lb Key refused to discuss his council remarks about the Police Board at length for publication saying the fight is against the police board and system. He noted the matter belongs in council and a fuller statement would come next Monday afternoon during council meetings.
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James Lb Key
Police Board
Key
Insurance Notes Dargan Named Royal Southern Manager
Milton Dargan, formerly prominent in Atlanta fire insurance, named manager of the Royal's southern department, succeeding Barbee & Castleman. He will move the department to Atlanta, with June 1 as start date, overseeing Kentucky to Indian Territory. Other moves include Pendleton and Sawtell joining National Life and Bardwell acquiring Wilkerson’s share in Germania Life agency.
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Dargan
Royal
Atlanta
Louisville
Milton Dargan
The
Barbee & Castleman
New York
Lancashire
Texas
Southern
South
John BR. Castleman
A. G. Langhan
Breckinridge Castleman
Castleman
Arthur G. Langden
Southern Department
William M. Pendleton
Penn Mutual
Leon P. Sawtell
Bagley and Willett
John T. Moody
National Life of Vermont
Pendleton
Moody
Empire Building
Lowndes Build Os
Germania Life Change
Bardwell & Wilkerson
Germania Life
R. N. R. Bardwell
Toomer Elected Captain of Waycross Rifles
Waycross Georgia May 14 Specially Hon W M Toomer was unanimously nominated captain of the Waycross Rifles last night. He is considering the matter and may accept. The election occurs next Wednesday night under orders of Colonel W B Wooten.
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Toomer
Waycross
W. M
Waycross Rifles
W. B. Wooten
Senator Stewart Visits Washington D C Guest of Congressman Griggs
Senator Stewart of Randolph is in Washington D C as the guest of his son in law Congressman Griggs. Fourth class postmasters named today Ablabia Dimners Blount county ABA err George Odomville Emanuel county W O Harrell.
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Stewart
Washington
Washington, D. C
Randolph
Griggs
Ablabia Dimners
Blount County
Aba
George
Odomville
Emanuel County
O Harrell
Wagener Day Souvenir Tickets Set for Charleston Exposition
Souvenir tickets are being printed for Wagener Day at the Charleston exposition honoring Captain F. W. Wagener, head of the project. May 22 is set aside to celebrate him, with sales aiming to surpass prior attendance records. Thousands have already been sold to individuals and large operators, signaling strong advertising potential.
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Wagener
Charleston
F W. Wagener
Mayor and Mrs Mims Postpone Peachtree Reception
The planned reception at Mayor and Mrs Mims home on Peachtree Street has been postponed. They will set a date within the near future to meet friends at a time of their choosing.
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Mrs. Mims
Mims
Peachtree Street
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E. P. Slack
Congress OF Tuberculosis
Moet & Chandon Champagne
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J H Lumpkin
Superior Court
E EM Smoking Tobacco Catarrh Care Manufacturing
James L. Dickey
Fulton County
J. J. Morrison
H. H. Morrison
DeKalb County
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Heaven
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Oquilville
Joseph M. Terrell
Court House
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Jefferson
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Cis’ j—Hion
Joe M. Terrell
Hon . L. Greer
Oo Glethorpe, GA
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Primitive Baptist
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Charles L. Jones
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Title Guarantee and Trust CO
Hirsch Bros. OurhNew
Sttars
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Sanister’s Fine Shoes
Insurance Notes
Petree Ghtigures
Edium
Idium
W. B. Girdle
Weingarten Bros
W. B
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Lowman
Empire Bidg
At- Tanta
XO Commission
Travelers Insurance Company
J. J. Riley
Oxford
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Baltimore, Md
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