New Fulton Salary Act Unconstitutional By Supreme Court
The Fulton county salary act was ruled unconstitutional by the state supreme court in a unanimous decision reversing Judge Pendleton. It held county officers must be paid fees rather than salaries, affecting tax collector A. P. Stewart tax receiver T. M. Armistead and ordinary John R. Wilkinson and prompting a county board meeting to decide on action.
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Supreme Court of
Supreme Court
A. P. Stewart
John R. Wilkinson
T. M.armistead
Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
John R. Pepaiet Eig
Kkinson
Send The Constitution Home
The Constitution, the south's standard newspaper, will be sent to addresses in the United States or Canada for 25 cents during the Presty main assembly period. Dr S Glinen, official reporter, will write and edit assembly news. Subscriptions may be left at the publication office or with Constitution representatives at the assembly place. Considerable quantities ordered in advance.
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Constitution
United States
Canada
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Glinen
Assembly
Two Killed Two Injured on Seaboard Wreck at Rice's Station
A Seaboard wreck at Rice's Station left Flagman J T Allen dead and Engineer R B Brooks fatally scalded before reaching Atlanta. A farmer nearby waved down the passenger train as it rushed to aid the freight engine. A tramp, R G Burns, aided rescuers though he suffered severe scalds. The cause of the crash remains unexplained.
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J. T. Allen
Rice
R. B. Brooks
Atlanta
Seaboard
Rice's
Staton
RK. B. Brooks
Pesh Fengers
Birmingham
R. G. Burns
Fowder Springs
California Governor defends alien land bill amid federal veto request
Governor Hiram Johnson explains California’s alien land bill as necessary to address a grave state problem and agricultural land concerns. He argues the measure follows actions of other states and the nation, asserting legal and moral rights while resisting federal veto pressure from Secretary Bryan and President Wilson.
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Wilson
Sacramento
Cal
Legisature
Hiram W. Johnson
Bryan
Johnson
Metcnme
William J. Bryan
State
Washington, D. C
United
Allan Yanda
Wylie Smith Returns in Uniform and Silence on Charge
Wylie Smith, head of Commercial Loan and Discount Co, arrived back in Atlanta from Paso, Texas, wearing a Mexican rurales uniform. He declined to discuss forgery charges, saying he has nothing to say, as City Detectives escorted him to the Tower for confinement before trial. Smith, weakened from illness, refused further comment on his actions prior to returning to Atlanta.
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Commercial Loan and Discount Company
Atlanta
Mexico
Ciay
Atlante
Paso
Texas
T. M. Hamilton
West Point
New Orleans
Sturdivant
David
Smith
Juarez
el Paso
Mr. Hamilton
Candler
Land
Pinkertons
Premature death fears loom over Mary Phagan note
Lene Dorsey prepared for Mary Phagan's fate by drafting an identification slip found hidden in her metal pocketbook. A reporter for The Constitution obtained the slip six days before the murder, with J. W. Coleman, her stepfather, providing the source. Dorsey uses the document to support a motive theory as investigators drill into why she prepared the slip.
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Mary Phagan
Dorsey
the Constitution
J. W. Coleman
Wanted couple seeks furnished city apartments on word side
Classified notice from a historical newspaper seeking a couple for the summer. Two nicely furnished apartments on the word side are available. Address AS. Cara Constitution.
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Huushs
Cara Constitution
Three Line Wanted in The Constitution Classifieds
Classified notice from The Constitution requests a three line wanted item for publication in the S Classifieds section. Seeking concise ad wording to fit column space and standard formatting. Respond with compact, period-ended statements suitable for a newspaper card.
Couple’s Summer Apartment Search Inspires Ten Replies
A couple seeking summer apartments sparked sixteen replies offering guidance and options. The thread showcases varied tips from neighbors and local renters, reflecting a strong community response to housing needs.
Presbyterians Meet in Atlanta as Four Bodies Convene
Dr Thornwell Jacobs editorializes in Westminster Magazine on a historic gathering in Atlanta where the four great Presbyterian assemblies converge for the first time in history. He notes the South’s leading role, the unity shown, and the enduring quarrels resolved as the church moves toward fraternity and shared purpose. The piece highlights the significance for Atlanta and the nation.
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Thorkwell. Jacobs
Thornwell Jacobs
Westminster Magazine
Southern Presbyterianiam
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta
Westminster
Christiana
Assembly
America
Resbytery Assembly
Belf
Great Con Attendee Surge At Morning General Reception
Delegates exceed 1,000 and visitors over 1,000 arrive for a large convention. A glad welcome greets all attendees as Agnes Scott hosts the general reception. Moderators and allies promised strong participation in this first major event of the program.
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Here
Agnes Scott
Northern Assembly Convenes with Moderators at Captiol Event
In Atlanta delegates gather for opening of the General Assembly with retiring moderates Mark A Matthews of Seattle and T s Clyce of Sherman Texas amid sessions at Central Presbyterian and Armory venues. James MacDonald of Toronto delivers the international peace address as about 3,069 delegates attend.
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Baptist Tebernacia
Luckie Street
Spring
Moderato
Mark A
Seattle
St x Pp. Inc
Auditorium Armory
Courtland and
Gilmer Streets
Richard -Orme Flinn
North Avenue
Atlanta
Presby
yiDr. T. S Clyce
Sherm
Texas
Southern Assembly
J. H. Presaly
Statesvill NW
Associate
Reform Presbyterian Synod
H. H. Bell
San Francisco
United Presbyterian Assembly
Mark A. Matthews
Addresa
James MacDonald
Toronto
Weather Prophecy Local Showers Across Georgia
Local weather forecast notes showers in Georgia with likely continuation Thursday and Friday. Reports mention lowest and highest temperatures around 34 degrees, mean near 24 hours with slight deficit since month start. The garbled text reflects routine meteorological notations rather than a cohesive narrative.
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