Light Franchise Before Council
An afternoon council meeting will discuss an ordinance to grant a charter to the Atlanta Electric Company, setting a gross receipts tax of 1 percent for the first two years and rising to 2 percent thereafter, with 1905 as the operative start for the tax. Debate will focus on competitive impact with the Georgia Railway and Electric Company and potential amendments. The mayor may back bonds for sewer and water improvements, while city officials warn the current sewerage system and water filters need overhaul and additional reservoir capacity.
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Atlanta Electric Company
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
Georgia Ailway and Electric Company
The
Mims
Communications
Council
Eiiye
Winn
Woodward
George Hillyer
Probable Warm Spell More Heat Expected in South
The latest weather notes suggest higher temperatures in Louisiana and Texas with a likely but unofficial rise in warmth today. No official Sunday forecast was issued as yet, while yesterday’s mild conditions prompted lighter clothing and a few brisk outdoor activities across the region.
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Louisiana
Texas
Death of Dr A B Bridwell First Ward Physician
Dr A B Bridwell city physician for the first ward died yesterday afternoon at 1 o’clock at Grady hospital from yellow jaundice after about four weeks illness. The 38 year old practitioner came to the city from Augusta years ago and was twice elected to the ward post. He is survived by nine siblings all in Augusta. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at 1 in the chapel of Bareley Br iors undertaking and interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery.
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Br A
Bridwell
Grady Hospital
Augusta
Grelock
Andon
Par Bareley & Briors
Mm Oakland
People's Tabernacle to rise on South Side in Atlanta
The People s Tabernacle project in Atlanta begins ground breaking for a modern church at McDaniel and Hightower streets. Dr J W Blosser leads a plan costing about 35000 with seating for about two thousand, prioritizing service to the poor and a model church open to all classes.
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People’s Tabernacle
McDaniel and
Hightower
J. W. Blosser
South Pryor Street
West End
Morphine death of Hallie Shirley shocks city
Hallie Shirley a 14 year old girl died at Grady hospital from morphine poisoning. An inquest found death caused by morphine though relatives doubted poisoning. Hallie, daughter of J E Shirley of Moore's Mill, had come to Atlanta for work and slept with her aunt when she fell unconscious at midnight.
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Hallie Shirley
Grady Hospital
Walnut Street
Hallie
J. E. Shirley
Moore’s Mill
Bouthermail Road
Constitution
Atlanta
Stamps
Toul
Lady Hospital
Riley Seeks Reelection as City Marshal in Primary
City Marshal Robert B. Riley announces reelection bid after two years in office. His ticket includes deputy BR Schmidt and constables Steve Basafle Robert Gilbert and William Wilson. Riley, Atlanta native and Boys High School 1881 graduate, has strong backing from friends predicting a large primary majority.
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Robert BE. Riley
Riley
A. P. Thompson
Jo Tolbert
BR. Schmidt
Steve Basafle
Robert Gilbert
Wiliam Wilson
Atlanta
Boys’ High School
Howell Opens Campaign With Seventh Ward Meeting
Captain Evan P. Howell, candidate for mayor, will open his campaign at Caldwell's ball tomorrow night. He will deliver his first public speech outlining his views on municipal measures. The seventh ward committee includes C. T. Ladson as chairman and W. R. Shropshire, J. W. Pope, R. K. Caldwell, and L. Z. Rosser. Several committee members are expected to speak as part of a busy week of ward meetings leading to a grand general gathering later.
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Evan P. Howell
Caldwell
Harvey Johnson
Seventh Ward
Howell
C. T. Ladson
James G. Woodward
Dr J L McLain to Represent Second Georgia District
Reidsville Georgia September 14 Special The following is the result of the primary Friday for senator second district Dr J L McLain of Birdfords representatives C S Strickland of Claxton Henry Mann English of Eddy clerk J L DeLoach sheriff A D Smith tax collector Dante Sikes tax receiver Elias Hodges treasurer J B Smith
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Georgia
Reidsville
J. I. McLain
Birdfords
T. Strickland
Claxton
Henry Mann English
Eddy
J. L. DeLoach
A. D. Smith
Dante Sikes
Elias Hodges
J. B. Smith
Examination findings to be released promptly
An official note states that a review will be completed and shared once the examination is finished. It emphasizes transparency by promising to announce the opposite finding quickly if warranted and notes the low cost of the process relative to its value.
Appraisers to Be Appointed in Post Office Block Condemnation
Litigation will follow if the property value exceeds 170000 as condemnation proceedings begin in United States district court before Judge W T Newman. Arbitrators appointed by owners and government will appraise Forsyth Walton Fairlie streets and the adjoining alley property for the new post office. Reports are filed with the district attorney, ten days grace to file exceptions, then a jury trial if needed. City seeks a larger post office site. 170000 cap may purchase the property. Public notice invites owners to participate and mentions 170000 appropriation and ongoing efforts to expand post office space.
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United States District Court
W. T. Newman
Forsyth, Walton and Fairlie
Betwen
George L. Bell
United States Court
Newman
Georgia
Congress
Coal Prices Climb As Atlanta Faces Coal Shortage
Prices for soft coal rise to 50 per ton amid frigid weather and car shortages in Atlanta. Anthracite remains unavailable with coastal prices around 12 per ton. Merchants warn of limited supply, rail bottlenecks, and higher costs once winter deepens.
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Atlanta
Tennessee
Wilmington
Southern
Spencer
Fiat
Local items note injuries and appointments in city
Police Commissioner W C Jones sprained ankle while leaving Capitol avenue. Dewitt Pinson named chief of passes at Southern Interstate Fair offices. N H Bullock recovering from gunshot wound with officer Blackstone facing assault charges. pretrial to follow. Major W F Suaton says 250 lost desks arrive, will speed up school relief. Mrs W H Felton to lecture on Baldwin Industrial School. Atlanta Chapter D A R to meet at Craigie house. Percy Thomas, respected Atlanta youth, dies at Colorado Springs. funeral at Little Bethel. Captain W S Andres funeral held early Saturday morning.
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Capitol Avenue
W. C. Jones
McRae
Jones
W. F. Suaton
Atlanta
W. H. Felton
Carteraville
First Christian Church
Baldwin
Christian Church
THE
Daughters of the American Revolution
Craigie House
Exposition Park
Percy Thomas
Colorado Springs
Col
Wiliam
Diliie Thomas
Little Bethel Church
Magnelia Street
West Point News Briefs and Notices
Funeral services were held at 2:30 at the home of Captain Gormans sister Mrs J Rucker 418 Washington St. Interment followed at West View cemetery. Members of Railway Conductors Masons and Knights of Pythias attended. Presbyterian Ministers Association meets at 10:20 at First Presbyterian Church to discuss the Sunday newspaper. Officers Sewell and Eddleman report J H Hill charged with assaulting two young girls. Patrol wagon crews may shift to eight-hour duties to comply with a city ordinance. The new stamp window at the post office is planned to open this week to ease congestion from the recent fire damages to the building.
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Captain Gorman
Mra. J
Rucker
Washington Street
Purser
W. W. Landrum
Westview Cemetery
Order of Railway Conductors
Masons
Knights of Pythias of
West Point
Presbyterian Ministers’ Association of
City
First Presbyterian Church
Samuel Young
Richardson Street
George Muller
Charter committees to report on new city charter
The charter revision committees meet at 10 this morning to finalize a report on the proposed charter revisions. The Citizens' committee last week endorsed eliminating several sections and tabulating remaining parts for committee review. A vote on submitting the charter to the people will follow, with Moyers urging section by section approval to avoid defeat.
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Council
James L. Key
Sixth Ward
Ctizens’ Committee
George Hillyer
Citizens’ Committee
W. T. Moyers
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Tabor
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Title Guarantee & Trust Co
Empire Building
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Peachires Street
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Dewitt Pinson
Department of Passes
Southern Interstate Fale
Pinson
N. H. Bullock
Blackstone
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Bateman
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Whitehall Street
Sewell
Eddleman
J. H. Hill
Police Department
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Sele
Hess Shoe
Stuttgarter Underwear
Eiseman Bros
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