City to Settle Car Tax Case Today
A long simmering back tax dispute between the city and Southern Iron Car Line may end in a cash settlement and a temporary court order dissolution. A conference at City Hall involved T A Hammond and city officials, with terms likely to be finalized today. Back taxes, car seizures, and demurrage figures were discussed as both sides seek an amicable resolution and avoid further court action.
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Southern Iron Car Line Company
Cly Hall
T. A Hammond
Comany
Pany
Express Coal Line Company
Tex Fi
Lumpkin
Steel Framework Shipped for Whitehall Street Viaduct
One hundred tons of the steel frame for the Whitehall street viaduct have been shipped from Brooklyn and will soon reach a siding ready for placement. Contractor Grant Wilson says the north approach work begins first with foundations on the Whitehall side. Parts of the material are also being prepared in Brooklyn and Pennsylvania for use in the viaduct.
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Whitehall Street
Brooklyn
Grant Wilsins
Peachtree Ste
Atlanta
Pennsylvania
Savannah
City Council to Appoint Auditor to Examine City Books
The finance committees meet at city hall at noon to discuss appointing an expert accountant to audit city departments. D. S. Fero of New York may apply, with favorable action likely. The June apportionment sheet and related accounting reforms are on the agenda.
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Fero
New Worle
Atlanta
Aldermanic
Imayor
Wyer
Aaance Committee
Welch
Heror
Finance Committee
Afac
Alter Constitution Changes Headed for Chamber Vote
Members of the chamber of commerce meet tomorrow at 4 in the directors’ room to ratify proposed changes to the constitution and by-laws. The revisions move the annual election of officers from July to November, along with minor amendments approved by the board.
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Ful
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
I Frank Beck
Oscar Rapperheimer
Tel Martin
Zanzibar Water Carriers and Attire Highlight Zanzibar Life
Washington Star describes Zanzibar life through consular notes noting water carriers on the head serving 175000 residents, muslin garb and jewels on women, Arab and Hindu dress, and the distinctive two piece kanga fabrics. The article emphasizes neck strength from load balancing and native jewelry as social status indicators.
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Zanzibar
Washington Star
R. ED Mangfsid
United States
Uthat Pince
Rebecca
Zanzo Bar
Zanaibar
Africa
Employers Take Hand In Strike Atlanta Printers Support Machinists
At a meeting in Atlanta employing printers pledged to hire only from shops fair to machinists, signaling broader labor support. Machinists vow nine hour day and wage gains, with Jerome Jones ready to file a formal demand if no answer by Friday.
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Atlanta
Federation of ‘Trades
Atlanta Lodge No. 1
Atlanta Lodge
International Association of Machinists
Electnon Worners
Cumulus
Jerome Jones
Inbor
Weather Bureau to Move Into Empire Building in Atlanta
The weather bureau will relocate to the Empire Building on the fourteenth floor at Marietta and Bread street, by about August 1. The new station will house five offices and top-tier instruments for wind, rain, and observations, making it one of the finest in the United States. The move depends on contracts and will involve four staffers plus Marbury, with observers and a clerk.
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Empire
Weather Bureau
Prudential
The
Weather Man
Marietta
Bread Street
Atlanta
Marbury
United States
Whisky Licenses To Expire For Renewal Applications
City Clerk Campbell distributed blank renewal forms to all liquor dealers yesterday. Licenses expiring on the 20th require renewal by the first of next month for police committee review. Council action follows committee recommendations. licenses issue for July 1. Retail Dealers license generally twenty five hundred dollars, with separate rates for malt liquor and tavern operations.
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Campbell
Political and Personal at the State Capitol
At the capitol Colonel Crenshaw denies formal steps toward a federal appointment while friends say no application has been made. Governor Candler handles civic boards, pardons, and funding matters as justices plan a brief absence. The article lists appointments, criminal matters, and upcoming commencements with local officials and institutions named.
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T. C. Crenshaw
Railroad Commission
Neve
Washington
Colonel Crenshaw
Tere
Crenshaw
Senator McLaurin
South Carolina
Capitol
R EB. Park
Supreme Court
Simmons
Lewis
Veterans Admit to Confederate Soldiers Home Rising to Fifty
The Confederate Soldiers' Home trustees favorably reviewed thirty six applications for admission after verifying proofs of honorable service and state residence. With about ninety applicants, at least fifteen more are expected to be admitted by June 4, to open the home with fifty or more residents. President Calhoun and Secretary Harrison oversee preparations. several applicants have already died, and pension limits force more veterans to seek admission.
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Confederate Soldiers’ Home
Tip" Harrison
Board of Trustees
Atlanta
Washington County
Peter B
Baughn
Oglethorpe
Curran Becton
Jefferson
Francis M. Bearden
Marget
WG Clark
Sumter
John A Clementy
Talbot
WB Clements
Fulton
J. Collier
Gordon
Robert B Davin
Dooly
H. F. Elliott
Putnam
James C. Ford
Edward A. Furlow
Morgan
Martin Parrles
Mclntosh
Gaza
Edward Garvin
Chatham
WH Harris
Harris
Whitfield
J.C. Harris
Forsyth
M. J Haralson
Walton
W. F_ Hays
Polk
Alfred B Holt
WB Hunter
Troup
John B Hurmicutt
Gwinnett
Thomas M_ Jones
Warren
Charles L Lankford
Greene
F M Leveritte
J J. McConnell
Habersham
G .W. Miler
Cobb
JM. Mills
Amos Moore
James Murph
Jasper
Nicholas Gverby
Paul
W. E Saunders
Johnson
James N Stephens
W. D Wade
Richmonds
W. L. Calhoun
Harrison
Memphis
Alumni May Build a Chapel at Georgia Tech
The alumni association of the Georgia School of Technology will meet this evening at 1 o clock in James Moore 615 English American building to discuss plans for the association banquet on June 16 and the possible construction of a chapel at the school. The group, about eighty active members, will consider fundraising plans to support the project.
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Candler
Vistors
Georgia Academy For the Blind
Macon
Georgia School For
Dearst Cave Springs
Academy For the Blind
T. B. Cobanisa
Monroe
J. C. C. Block
Richmond
A. S. Erwin
Clarke
John
Academy For the Deaf
Cave Springs
Teta A. Smith
Hon
Aon
BB Davis
Cowell
J A Farsong
Milton
J. Sarat
Wares
James M Pace
Newton
Association of the Georgia School of Technology
James Moore
Tm Association
Unzious
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Jet
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Spalding
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the Savoy
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4Th Ave
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Cmate
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Tech Association
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Eubank & Glover
Bath County
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Cumberland
Cumberland Island
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Fla
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Prop
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Miller’s Hotel
West 26Th Street
Madden Square
Broadway
Sixth Avenue
Placce
Amusemrny
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J. M. Jackson
Jackesn
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Orseshoer
Ty Lamar & Banhin
Dany
Dowman Mfg Co
Trinity Ave
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