Council Votes To Increase Committee Members to 12
Atlanta city council approved expanding committees for fire police hospitals water works sanitary affairs and parks to 12 members with one from each ward. The 20 to 13 vote followed a two week fight amid debate over direct ward representation and potential vetoes.
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Atlanta
Pennington
Moon
Hunter
Colvin
Bachman
Penington
Slappey
Greer
Aye
Vaughn
Couch
Etheridge
York
Moore
Jenkins
Wells
Callaway
Johnson
Sudderth
House
Davall
Hartsfield
Mcrendon
Armistead
Buchanan
Williamson
White
Baker
Inman
Knight
Russell
Cooper
Saunders
C. D. Knight
Council committees struggle after abolishing police and park boards
The report notes departments and results since abolition of the police commission and park boards each with twelve members, and describes difficulties in obtaining a quorum at meetings of committees comprising more than five councilmen.
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Police Commission
Police probes spark tense council clash over reform
Dr. Aven accuses the city police committee of shielding criminals and masking political control, while Armistead defends his record and demands proof. Aldermen clash over personal attacks as motions to table the resolution pass and the inquiry stalls amid denials and calls for broader hearings.
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Aven
Police Committee
Police ‘Department
Armistead
Armiad
Alterman
W. B. Heétsfield
Mr. Armistead
Maylovalty
Atlanta
Armistead Apology Sparks Atlanta Police Probe Debate
Dr. Aven unionized with police officials to push a council investigation into alleged corruption and mismanagement in Atlanta's police department. Councilman Inman supports inquiry while tabling the resolution amid heated debate, citing potential falsity of charges but backing a formal investigation if needed.
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Council
Dr. Aven
Lanta
Ae “Armistead
Armistead
Tha
Ane Ae
MD H. Inman
E.ansertain
Aven
Tniman
Audi
Inman
Atlanta
Giscord
Busiars
Aic
Grand Jury
General Council
Ila
Suli
Police Committee
A. Lamar Poole
Detectiv
Isis
Council Directs Beall Park Sale to Fulton County
Atlanta will sell Beall park to Fulton County for 45000, use 21228.25 of the proceeds to buy Brishine park, and return the rest to the city treasury. The county plans a 200000 school on the block with play space. Children will keep using Beall and Brishine parks as playgrounds while school is in session.
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Atlanta
Beall Park
Fulton County
Brisbine Park
General Council
Park Committee of Council
Sidwin F. Johnson
Board of County Commissioners
Washington Street
Woodward Avenue
Brown Place
Brishine Park
Windsor, Cromley and
Glenn Streets
Brisbane Park
Park
General Treasury
ASK AMENDMENT TO RESCIND CHARTER REFERENDUM VOTE
City council weighs revoking a charter amendment granting a referendum to abolish the present board of education and replace it with a council committee. The measure passed 27 to 8 after a stormy debate. opponents warn of city bankruptcy if the board remains unchecked. The council could call the election before the legislature’s next session.
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City Council
Board of
Education
Oscar Williamson
J. Allen Couch
Ed H. Inman
Pressent Board of Education
Tnnnan
Council
James L. Mayson
Couch
W. KB. Hartsfield
Resolution Seeks to Put Hospitals Under New Head
City council moved to place supervision of Grady hospital Battle in sanitarium and the contagious disease hospital under the sanitary and health department. The measure, referred to the hospitals and charities and sanitary committees, seeks advisory recommendations while likely keeping operations and personnel unchanged. Councilman J Allen Couch urged appointing a five member Fulton County Medical Association panel to study feasibility.
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Iag
Council
Grady Hospital
Battle
Sanitary and Health Department
Hospitals and Charities
Sanitary Committee
J. Allen Couch
Fulton County Medical Association
Klan seeks tax relief on school plot in city
The Ku Klux Klan owner of Ireland asked the city council to relieve taxes on property at Trinity and Central avenues. The site, donated to the city for school use and housing a portable school building, prompted the request after the board of education failed to pass a resolution favoring tax exemption. The petition was sent to the tax committee.
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Trinity and
Central Avenues
Ku Klux Klan
Ireland
Board of Education
City Council Votes $500 For Georgia Federation Convention
The council approved a $500 appropriation to entertain the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs at their final convention here this month. The measure, backed by the finance committee, awaits concurrence by the aldermanic board and approval by the mayor.
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Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs
Aldernane Board
Councilman Seeks to Repeal City Sidewalk Ordinance
A resolution to repeal the sidewalk ordinance requiring that new sidewalks extend from curb to property line was introduced in council by Councilman Ho ace Russell. It was sent to the street committee for investigation as the ordinance passed last April imposes hardship on residential property owners and raises walks costs by 30 to 50 percent, with many trees needing removal.
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Hoace Russell
Salary increase and paving contract pass council vote
The city council approved a $25 monthly raise for the secretary to the chief of construction after a conference committee recommendation. The same committee also backed McDougald Construction for North Avenue paving from Frack Penehtree to Myrtle streets. Both measures move to the aldermanic board and then the mayor for final signing.
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Armistead
McLendon
York, Slappey
Jenkins
Wells
White
McDougald Construction Company
North Avenue
Council sustains vetoes of mayor on two measures
City council on Monday afternoon unanimously sustained vetoes by Mayor Walter A. Simson. The measures bar parking for all but city vehicles behind city hall and provide back pay for detectives L. D. Portwood and A. S. Acres. The parking ordinance was deemed unfair to officials using personal cars for city business. The second ordinance was ruled illegal by City Attorney James I. Mayson after Councilman J Allen Couch raised the point. Alderman Carpenter’s ruling to table was upheld after an appeal by Harry York.
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J. Allen Conch
Couch
Harry York
City Council
Walter A. Simson
City Hall
L. D. Portwood
A. S. Acres
James I. Mayson
J. Allen Couch
Fo. Carpenter
Alderman Carpenter
City Bond Board Recommends Payment of 50492 for Viaduct Projects
The bonded commission advised the city council to appropriate 50 492 to cover extra costs tied to Spring street viaduct construction and related works. Additional projects funded from the original 750 000 bond include Hunter street approach, Bartow street improvements, Fairlie street widening, and the Beck and Gregg annex. The commission also reduced Beck and Gregg Hardware claims from over 2100 to 18 022.01 due to alterations to widen Fairlie street.
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Spring Street
Hunter Street
Bartow Street
Fairlie Street
Beck & Gregg
Beck & Gregg Hardware Company
Buitaine Tor
Jardware.,company
Ku Klux Issue Blazes in Kansas Continues
Report covers clashes over Ku Klux Klan activity in Kansas with Governor Davis denouncing the Klan while Democratic allies defend the party platform. Names tied to the incident include G. K. Lawrence Sidney Linsentt and Lt. Governor candidates amid accusations of party splits and reactions from national figures.
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Kansas
Robertson
Jonathan M. Davis
Mr. White
Davis
Idan
G. K. Lawrence
Topeka
T League of Young Democrats
Sidney L. Linsentt
Burlingame
Chievis
Lingcott
Lawrence
Saffordville
Augusta
Kan
John L. Davis
Linsentt
National
Shaver
Erand
WH. W. Evans
Atlanta
Ku Klux Klan
Evans
Momentad
United States
Arthur Canner
Ben §. Panton
J. A. N. Chase
Repblican
Emory Alumni Council plans third biennial meeting
Emory University Georgia November 3 Special plans for the third biennial meeting of the Alumni Council were made by the executive committee. Date set for November 21 at Emory University. Banquet to follow at the Emory dining hall. Committee in charge includes Lauren Foreman Thomas W Connally and James A Dombroskey. Council to inspect alumni records hear reports and review six months work. 110 alumni members from 36 classes and medicine represented.
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Emory University
Alumni Council of
Emory
Emory Alumni Association
John §. Candler
Lauren Foreman
Thomas W. Connally
Walter S
Ninth Ward Civic Association Postpones Meeting
A special called meeting of the Ninth Ward Civic Association members, set for Monday night at Highland Avenue school, has been postponed to a later date. Pres J. C. Curran of the association.
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Ninth Ward Civic Association
Highland Avenue
J. C. Curran
Association
Mrs. Warren G. Harding In Critical Kidney Illness
Marion Ohio November 3 Mrs Warren G Harding widow of the late President Harding is reported in critical condition at the White Oaks Farm home of Dr Carl W Sawyer. She has kidney trouble and has grown worse since the death of Brigadier General Charles E Sawyer her former personal physician. A consultation by Dr James C Wood was called. The bulletin from Dr Sawyer states her condition remains serious with symptoms from 1922 and new complications.
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Marion
Ohio
Associated Dress
Warren G. Harding
President Harding
Carl W. Sawyer
Cleerland
Harding
White Oaks Farm
General Sawyer
White House
Sawyers
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