Municipal bonds and western city growth praised
The article contrasts Atlanta’s progress with western cities like Denver Seattle and Los Angeles, noting their large bond issues for water sewer and schools. It argues Georgia cities are safeguarded by a 7 percent constitutional limit and urges proactive planning to boost municipal services and attract residents.
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West
Georgia
Mississippi
Maddox
Denver
Seattle
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Seattled
Baltimore
New Orleans
Cities
West News Echoes on Poles, Prohibition and Polar Palaver
A collage of satirical notes weighs in on polar exploration, politics, and prices. References to Taft, Peary, Roosevelt, Mars, Lowell, and Rockefeller punctuate a column of wry commentary about public figures, sermons, and rising costs as readers are urged to subscribe and find humor in national foibles.
Atlanta horse show seeks funds to enhance prize list
Officers and directors of the Atlanta Horse Show Association urge business leaders to back a $5,610 request to cover half the prize costs and show expenses. They claim the event will draw larger crowds, boost Atlanta, and require prompt, liberal support from merchants and citizens.
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Atlanta
Bing
Auditorum Amory
Reforming municipal government in America
The Washington Post editorials urge citizen vigilance and businesslike city management. They argue government should resemble a well run corporation with clear financial accountability, voter property qualifications debated, while warning apathy fuels corruption and inefficiency in local, state, and national governance.
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Washington Post
America
Able Journal
United States
Lea
Tistarewn
Vesti Bola Church
Just from Georgia Candidate Feller Roams For Office
A rustic piece recalls a Georgia candidate named Feller who spends days in the office and spends time in the morning seeking an office. He buys cheroots, faces village gossip, and endures delays while vowing to “get the office in the mornin.” The tale hints at political humor, local folks, and rough roads to public office.
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Feller
Dream of the Lady of the Dream and Possum in Georgia
Fragmentary Georgia column notes from The Douglasville Argus mix song lyrics and local observations. Mentions muscadines and grapes, fiddles, harvest mood, and an auntie of The Baltimore Sun with dream imagery. References Good Vision in Georgia and local appetite humor.
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Koger Viekinger
The
Baltimore Sun
Slyrie
Georgia
Douglasville Argus
Possum
Iaters Simmon
Hog J Killings
Judge Russell and Patriot Dick Russell's Family Milestone
The public knows him as Judge Richard B Russell of the court of appeals and as Dick Russell to friends. He has become father to a thirteenth child who is also a seventh son, while his wife is the thirteenth child of a fifteenth daughter. The note ends with a call to Roosevelts.
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Dick’ Russell
Richard B Russell
Court of Appeals
Judiciars
Georgia
Mra Russell
Roosevel
Atlanta Ad Mens Club plans to protect advertisers
The Atlanta Ad Mens Club adopted a resolution at its meeting at Durands Bohemian restaurant to form a special committee to review all advertising schemes before they reach the public. The panel, suggested by William F Parkhurst, will be named at the next luncheon. The first question for new ads will be whether the scheme is approved by the Atlanta Ad Mens Club. Dr Chase Smith of Jacobs Pharmacy gave a brief talk on the dangers of advertising, described as breezy and well received.
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Atlanta
Ad Mens Club
Noor
Durands
Alabama
Soag
William F Parkhurst
Chase Smith
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Sixth Ward to Elect a New Councilman
Sixth Ward residents may vote to replace Councilman Amorous who plans to resign before year end. Possible successors include Steve Grangs, James L Key, I F Styron, WT Winn, and Thomas H Goodwin. Election timing could coincide with December city election or January first when the tenth ward vote occurs.
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Martin Fo Amorous
Siath
Amorous
Steve Grangs
James L Key I
Styron
Winn
Thomas H Goodwin
Judge Robert Daniel Makes Fine Impression at Reunion
Judge Robert T Daniel of Griffin a leading Odd Fellow who helped secure the 1810 Atlante convention was praised as a silver tongued orator. He will speak at the past grand representatives reunion at the Auditorium on the exposition grounds tomorrow afternoon. The program begins at 4 o clock and the event drew wide public interest for hearing a renowned speaker in the country.
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Robert T Daniel
Griffin Ye
Odd Fellows
Atlante
Seattle Times
South
Grand Representatives
Exposition Grounds
Youngest grandfather claim debated in Constitution letters
Columbus Miss reader J R Murphy contests a claim of the nation’s youngest grandfather. He cites Mr J M Gibson of 2225 Bell Avenue as having become a grandfather at 35 years and 24 days, arguing the earlier figure was 36 or older.
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Constitution
United States
Columbus
J. M. Gibson
Bell Avenue
Quorum Present Yet No Grady Hospital Board Meeting
A quorum of Grady hospital trustees gathered at Superintendent Summerall’s office for the monthly board meeting but no session occurred. Members arrived in groups and left before a full quorum formed, with President Hirsch planning another gathering later in the week. The sole notable item was a contract to remove the Edgewood fire boiler to the hospital.
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Grady Hospital
Summerall
Hirgh
Butler Street
Hirsch
Edgewood
New Grady Hospital Card System Speeds Patient Updates
A new card index system installed at Grady Hospital lets the on duty clerk quickly check patient conditions without leaving the office. Nurses report at 8 am and 2 pm, and updates are transferred to index cards, saving time and reducing ward visits.
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Grady Hospital
Andes
Street Car Company Declares Dividend
At the regular monthly meeting of the directors of the Georgia Railway and Electric Company a quarterly dividend of 4 1 2 per cent was declared on the preferred stock. The West Peachtree extension to Peachtree junction should be completed by mid October, routing Buckhead cars over the line. Construction of the street car track with a double loop from Hapeville to the automobile track has begun and will be completed in October.
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Gcormg Railway and Electric Company
Letters to Judge Broyles About a Cousin in Stock Cage
Morning mail for Recorder Nagh P Broyles includes curious notes. One letter from Atlanta asks the judge to reply and claims a cousin Mary Sourmore was in a stock cage, signing as a brother friend and requesting to come and carry her home. The signer mentions staying at 16 FP Rst LUCHOUS SANFORD.
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Recorder
Broyles
Atlanta
Nealtd
Cousen
Mary Sourmore
Mand
Wourthey
Brother Trough
Luchous Sanford
Deaf Mutes Gather for the Full Team
A large crowd of collegians en route to the Deaf and Dumb Academy at Cave Springs gathered at Terminal Station in Atlanta yesterday. Under faculty direction, they sang their college yell as they traveled in a special car to Cave Springs.
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Deaf and Dumb Academy
Cave Springs
Atlanta
Idan A Mguirk Settles With Wife For Alimony Fees
Dan McGuirk a popular young man settled with his wife yesterday through his counsel Jr Mayson and Paul Johnson for alimony and counsel fees totaling $100 plus court costs in full settlement. The claim reportedly was for more but a final amount was agreed.
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Dan McGuirk
Vepterday
Jr. Mayson
Paul Johnson
Tlig
General Agent Leahy Names Two Railway Appointments
General Passenger Agent W Leahy of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad announces two promotions effective October 2. H C Hunt becomes traveling passenger agent in Atlanta, replacing Charles Patten, who moves to the freight department. A C Daniel is named passenger agent with headquarters at 11907 First Avenue Morris Hotel building Birmingham. Abd E Azvia former sultan of Morocco jewels pledged in 1907 to a government pawnshop will likely be sold at public auction within a fortnight.
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W Leahs
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
H C Hunt
Atlanta
Charles Patten
A C Daniel
First Avenue
Morris Hotel
Birmingham
Paris
Abd-E-Azvia
Morocco
Atlanta Automobile Week safety plan laid for visitors
The public safety committee led by John Murphy will meet at the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce to map a patrol campaign for Atlanta Automobile Week November 6 to 13. Notables invited include Carlos Maxon John Woodside and Forrest Adair as they discuss enforcing a county road rule to direct traffic to the race and back along different routes to reduce collisions.
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Atlanta
Committee On Public Safety
John & Murphy
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Carlos Maxon
John J Woodside
J Lee Barnes E . Carter
Fulton County Board of Commissioners
Forrest Adair
Joe North Receives Probation After Drunken Disorder Plea
In police court Joe North, a middle aged man with prior drink offenses, promised to reform after Judge Browne warned him that further drunken acts would trigger punishment. The case stemmed from Decatur Street where North allegedly caused a disturbance at Cohen’s grocery by scattering vegetables. Cohen did not press charges but had North arrested on a Palm drink charge.
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Brovies
Joe North
Browles
Nort
Cogler
North
Bly
VE Cohens Grociv
Decavur Street
Trois
Cohen
Jeaf
Negro bell boy given five months in stockade
Thomas Holcombe a negro bell boy at the Majestic hotel was sentenced by Recorder Bronies to five months in the stockade plus a fine of 7475 on five counts of attempted hold ups and robberies. Five witnesses testified he threatened with a knife and used profane language during the incidents. He was arrested at Decatur and Ivy streets after midnight and positively identified by two witnesses. He denies the charges and his mother has hired a lawyer.
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Thomas Helcombe
Majestic Hotel
Recorder Bronies
Holcombe
Decatur and
Ivy Streets
Uo Halcombe
High Tide at Tybee Ravages Beachfront and Hotels
Savannah reports Tybee Island endured a historic high tide washing away most of the earlier fire damage. The Hotel Tybee and major bath houses, board walks, and the salt house were destroyed while Behans remained perilously threatened. Port Screven saw waves over a forty foot sea wall and the island’s northern end flooded for hours. Convicts assisted in salvage as a large floating pavilion broke loose and drifted offshore.
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Savannah
Lesal
Tybee Island
Tybee
Salt House
Pasion
Behans
Port Screven
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