City talks over finances as charter cited in quarrel
Mayor Woodward and the finance committee held a heart to heart discussion on the city’s financial condition. They clashed over deficits and the charter's cash carryover rule while debating projects like schools sewers and streets and the impact on future spending.
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Eptncil
Georgia Railroad
Cotucilman
T. Inman
Counell
Inman
Kelley
Daddy Kanc
Alderman Kelley
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Gordon Street
Citizens Aroused Over Condition of Ponce de Leon
A meeting for interested property owners is set Friday at 3 PM in Alder Ed Dunlip’s office to discuss paving along Ponce de Leon Avenue where sections are passable and approaching impassable. Owners urge city and county to act together before winter rains.
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Ponce DE Leon
Aldergaen
Edgar Dunlip
Oandler Balding
Spence Wife Sues for Divorce Over Pistol Threats
Mrs. Spence testified in superior court that on a June night her husband pointed a pistol at her and demanded forgiveness to return home, threatening death. She described repeated profanity and a long-bladed knife drawn in prior incidents, including a threat to slit her throat.
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John G. Spence
Spence
Advertising line promises safe diamond buying method
Advertising piece touts safety in diamond purchasing and expert guidance. Claims over 23 years of experience, direct from major cutters in the United States, prepaid shipments for examination, and a 60 page illustrated catalog.
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United States
Birth of 4 Nation sparks Atlanta protest by ministers
In Atlanta Dr Dunbar Ogden Dr C B Willmer and John J Eagan lead ministers in demanding a ban on the motion play Birth of 4 Nation claiming it could cause race prejudice. Mayor Woodward will study the exhibit before deciding. Also Mrs T L Kirby named as Miss Trens Murray but she disputes the fortune claim. Heavy rains halt Lakewood Drive work. Water free for Christian Helpers league to aid showers for needy. Financial report shows a $1 000 decline in city water receipts year to date. William B Distro to join City Health Board. Mark Johnson six year old winer in Allentown fair. New turning machine approved for Commercial High school furniture. Grant Park zoo adds an antelope and a bear from Russia. September payroll for teachers ready. payments to be on the fifth of each month.
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Nation
Atlanta
Woodward
Dunbar Ogden
C. B Wllmer
John J. Eagan
Barnum and Bailey Announce Marvelous Year in Atlanta Show
Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth will exhibit in Atlanta on October 18. The season features war elephants trained by a female manager, Pallenbere’s bears, Adgie and ten African lions, and a company of 480 artists. The program titled Latin Hook, described as a brilliant allegorical and military pageant, follows Princess Lalla iteekh’s departure from Delhi royal gardens.
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Barnum & Bailey
Atlanta
Pallenbere
Wonder Bears
Adgie
Lalla Iteekh
Royal Gardens
Delhi
Lines Drawn in City Alderman Races as Woodward Split Intensifies
In the fifth ward alderman race John D. Sisson challenges William Besser over Woodwardism. Besser runs as a business man backed by Woodward supporters, shaping a heated campaign. In the tenth ward A T Peacock and Carl Colvin also face off amid Woodward anti-Woodward lines. The second primary is set for October 42 with vigorous organizing expected through next Tuesday.
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John D. Sisson
William ©. Besser
Q. T. Camp
Ond
Fred Woodall
Woodall
A. T. Peacock
Carl Colvin
Woodward
anti-Wood
Calvin
Wood
Sisson
Besser
Mayor and Council to Be Entertained at High School
The mayor and council, councilmen-elect, board of education, and the ladies board of visitors will be hosted by the Girls' High School on Friday from noon to 2 pm. Students will serve a luncheon. guests will learn how school improvements funded by the council were spent and view a fire drill by the students. The event includes a reception in the principal's office and remarks by the domestic science department.
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Lady Board of Visitors
Jand
Key
Second Baptist Church
Hood 15 Not Connected With Hood’s Pharmacy
R Hood of Atlanta writes to clarify that Hood 15 is not connected with Hood’s Pharmacy. He states Hood has not been connected with Hood’s Pharmacy for three years and that Hood prescription laboratory in the Candler building is not involved in the referenced pure food law case.
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Constitution
Hood
RC. Hood
Hood's
R. C. Hood
Candler
Ph. G
Atlanta
Gal
Allen Exonerated in Fatal Car Crash Case
After testimony from several eye witnesses, G. B. Allen a tailor of fifteen West Peachtree street and driver of the machine was exonerated from blame in the fatal car crash that killed Gordon Richards. The Recorder ruled the accident unavoidable as Richards jumped from a moving car into the path of Allen’s vehicle.
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Gordon Richards
G. B. Allen
West
Peachtree Street
Johnson
Mayor Fails to Attend Water Board Meeting
The water board will officially question Mayor Woodward and Mayor Pro Tem Ragsdale about their missed meetings. Commissioner Davis offered a resolution to contact them, which was adopted unanimously. Woodward said he is busy in his office and attends whenever time permits.
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Ragsdale
William J. Davis
Therm
John J. Woodalde
Woodward
Negro Boy Shot by Officer Near Death at Grady Hospital
Edward Sheppard, a negro boy, remained in critical condition after being shot by Officer C. H Byran during a chase near the A. E. & A. railroad area. The officer says he fired at a stone wall as the boys ran, not aiming to hit them.
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C. H Byran
Phy Elgiané
Grady Hospital
Branvon
A. E& A. Railroad
Sheppard
Junior class names officers for year at Emory medical college
The junior graduates of the Atlanta Medical College the medical department of Emory University announce officers for 1915 16 period President Spencer Augustus Poisson Georgia Vice President Charles Bell Upshaw Georgia Secretary and Treasurer William Archibald Pilek Virginia Historian Cleo Duke Wilder Florilda Chaplain Mare Bernard Copelafi Mississippi
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Medical Department
Emory University
Spencer Augustus Poisom
Georgia
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William Archibald Pilek
Virginia
Cleo Duke Wilder
Florilda
Mare Bernard Copelafi
Mississippi
Mother's Friend Praised for Gentle Pregnancy Relief
A tranquil mother promotes healthful influence over anxiety during childbirth. Experienced mothers urge expectant women to use the old time remedy Mother's Friend obtained at any drug store. It relieves tension on ligaments and nerves from muscular expansion, providing ease and safety.
Southern Shorthand University Enrolls Twenty New Pupils
The Southern Shorthand and Business University at 10 West Mitchell Street enrolls twenty new pupils this week. ten are from families with sisters who previously attended and excelled, and several graduates report strong positions in Atlanta. Applications for day and night classes are being accepted next week as demand grows.
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West Mitchell Street
Lilie Burkhalter
Warrenton
Southern
Atlanta
Bliss
Vassie Pritchard
Westminster, & C
Blelin
A.C. Briscoe
L. W. Arnold
Bryan to Lecture in Atlanta Tonight
William Jennings Bryan, ex-secretary, will speak in Atlanta as the opening program of the Allekhest Lyceum course. He plans to tour Europe with a peace commission. Proceeds from the 60 cent admission go to Associated Charities. Tickets at Cable Piano store until 7 tonight, then box office at Auditorium Armory.
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Atlanta
Birmingham
Bryan
Alkehest Lyceum
Associated Charities
Cable Piano Company
Auditorium-Armory
Hall
Iter
Lakewood Park Transfer to Southern Fair Association Complete
Final details of the transfer of Lakewood Park to the Southern Fair Association were completed yesterday at a meeting of the park board and the association executive council. The park will be used for four years beginning January.
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Lakewood Park
Southetern Fair Association
Orme Proposes 400 Foot Viaduct Between North Boulevard and Piedmont
Attorney A J Orme appeared before the county commissioners to propose a 400 foot viaduct linking North Boulevard with Piedmont avenue at the Southern railway crossing. The structure would shorten travel from Druid Hills to Anstey Park by about three miles and would be funded in part by property owners who would share the cost.
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A. J. Orme
North Boulevard
Piedmont Avenue
Southern Railway
Druid Hills
Anstey Park
Park Board Approves Free Bathing And Bathhouse Plan
The park board ratified a contract from a special committee outlining 8 percent of profits to the park, and the fair association will maintain free bathing through summer, build a bathhouse, and develop amusement facilities.
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Park Boardity Council
The
Fair Association
Fair Asociation
Mrs. Thaden Funeral Today in Austell Georgia
The funeral of Mrs. Charles Thaden of Austell Ga who was killed by an automobile mongay will be at Barclay Brandon Chapel this afternoon at 2 oclock. Interment will follow at West View. She is survived by her husband a son Herman and two daughters Pauline and Frances.
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Charles Thaden
Austell
Barclay & Brandon
West View
Mra Thaden
Herman
Pauline
Frances
Best Treatment for Catarrh S S S Removes the Cause
Specialists in catarrh claim it is a blood infection. The S. S. S. Co in Atlanta says cleansing the blood removes catarrh symptoms like throat drip nasal spray and bad breath. The vegetable tonic claims to purify blood, restore health, and invites readers to obtain S S S at drug stores or seek free expert advice from Atlanta.
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S. SS. Co
Atlanta
5. S
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