Republican Postmasters Plan to Reshape Democratic Appointments
A southern move by Republican postmasters to resign and push for Democratic appointments aims to leave Democrats in control of offices when a new administration arrives. The Democratic Congress protests, while broader implications threaten the Interstate Commerce Commission and railroads. Also reported are legislation against cigarette sales in Georgia, a Mrs Forth’s pneumonia death, a record cat weigh near Cottondale, court actions in Americus, stock booms in Augusta cotton factories, and Briggs trial remarks in New York.
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Wasutxatoy
Republi
Imment
South
Democratic Congress
Gresham
Interstate Commerce Commission
William R. Morrison
Commission
Cullom
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
McMillo
Tennessee
House
Catchings
Mississippi
Committee On Rules
Congress
Driggs
Wigorout
New York
Briggs
Lampe
Dr. Briggs
Plan to rehabilitate Savannah Americus Montgomery railroad discussed
Northern capitalists Mossra Sperry and Winterstein, with road officials, pursued a viable plan to save the 8 A B & F from present troubles. Judge Fish to rule on permanent receiver. Colonel Hawkins likely to be named if confirmed. General Manager Gabbett reports solid road condition and potential to become a premiere southern property with prudent management. Citizens await outcome, hoping for a sound financial basis and reestablished credit. Meanwhile East Americas school petition gains broad backing and may secure a new building. Mr. Potter of Texas stagedirected by A C Ganter will appear at the opera house Monday. Members urged to attend First Methodist service to hear year-end updates.
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Mossra
Sperry and
Winterstein
Savannah, Americus & Montgomery
Judge Fish
Colonel Hawkins
Gabbett
Montgomery
Americus
Lyons
Georgia
Paeace
Me. Potter
Texas
Potter
Georgia Legislature Debates Budget and Reforms
Atlanta reports a busy session with Rankin’s motion to reconsider the general appropriation bill defeated, debates over a $20,000 state militia fund and $368,000 debt bonds, and passage of a penalties bill for misdemeanors. The Senate approved a real and personal property tax equalization board, and lawmakers advanced a jury law change, public ad notices, and school funding measures while scheduling two house sessions next week. Local actions include railroad wrecking restrictions and county notices amid a busy legislative day.
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Atlanta
Rankin
Calvin
House
Judge Hall
Hill
Merriwether
Mesars
Reese
Daly
Flemley
Messrs
Blalock
Monk
Felton
Macon
Eolicitor
Fitzgerald
Stewart
Wooten
Omaha
Stewart County
Bacon
Committee On Railroads
Davila
Davila, of the Thirty-first
McAfee
P. Whitaker
Fleming
Corput
Senate
Treasury
Department
Persons
Smith
Levy
Davies
Toccoa
Bonda
Waco
Tex
Galveston
Ball Street
Savannah — Theater Company
Poisoning near Camnoittyx shocks Carroll county
A wholesale poisoning near Camnoittyx Georgia left Dr William Gaulding and four family members ill after eating old meat. Authorities suspect foul play but early reports indicate a quick recovery for all. Separate notices discuss railroad charter validity, receiverships, and local political salary debates across Georgia, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. The mix includes legal actions, bond issuances, and a 50th anniversary of the Irish Jasper Greens.
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Carrellton
Han
Camnoittyx
William Gaulding
Carroll County
Hhis
J. W. Hallgm
Georgia Central reorganization plan agreed by creditors and directors
Creditors and Georgia Central railroad directors nearly finalize a plan to scale debt interest, issue new first mortgage bonds at 5 percent, and issue preferred stock to strengthen junior securities. January 1 bonds will be exchanged dollar for dollar, others at 75 percent, with floating debts covered by new bonds. Saver hopes the plan avoids legislative interference.
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Georgia Central Railroad
Road
Messrs
H. B. Hollins & Co
Woodward & Stillman
Z. Rollins Morse
E. W. Denniston
Georgia
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Hotel Windsor Jewelers
Amine
Lord
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W. D. Bailey
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Marie
Ring
Runnil
NJ. Schloss & CO
Bas’ Nf
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D. Wheatley Amegnen
Stapleton
Sumter
Mra. Forth
Mra
Ed Timmerman
D. Heese
Senoia
Plains
Mrs. Forth
Mosars
J. M. Callaway
Z Goss
Cottondale
Leo Kelley
Romulus Wardlaw
Clalt
Cordele Guano Company
Bell & Glover
Avgusta
Augusta
King and Oibley
East Americas
First Methodist Church
A. M. Williams
Jeff Dave
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House and Senate
Art
Pratt City
Moxreomany
Deo
House of Rapressntetver
Poon
Macom, Ga
Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad Ia
Mercantile Trust and Loan Company
Baltimore
Macon Construction Company
Georgia Southern and
Florida Railroad
Dec
Chambers
Marshall J. Clarke
Ryan
J. B. Daiid
Atlanta and Chattahoochee River Railroad Company
Ryng
Ali Shan
Porrsville
Lyttle Coal Company
Primrose
Minors’ville
New Yong
Dec. C
Florida Central and Peninsular Road
Savannah
Vermillye & Co
Savannan
Jasper
Cleveland
la Carcitas
Columnia
8.C
Thiala
Creenville
Big Wallures
Guxxxville
Miss
Wisenskis
Ibis
W. B. Profit & Co
Sidon
Wiasnakia
Lousville
Whisky Trust
Kawaas Crtz
Col
Joba
Sam Wright
S Pauper
Artesian
Mossra, Butler & Barry
Artesian Well
Burien & Berry
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