Central railroad reorganization aims for blanket mortgage bonds
President Comer outlines a plan to consolidate the Central railroad system Augusta Savannah Montgomery Eufaula and other lines into a single renamed company under one management. A new low interest bond issue secured by a blanket mortgage would replace existing obligations and support the reorganization backed by Speyer & Co and a capitalist syndicate.
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Central Railroad
Comer
New York
The
Central
Augusta
Savannah
Montgomery
Eufaula
Southwestern
Mr. Comer
Speyer & Co
Americus Streetcar Dispute Leaves City Without Rides
Americus residents confront a prolonged struggle over the Thompson Houston electric line. Fouche has exited and Morse now owns the road after a disputed contract, leaving cars idle and citizens demanding the track run or be removed. Public figures and citizens urge immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson- Houston Electric Company
C. M. Fouche
Morse
Thomson-Houston Company
Fouche
Kenny
Florida
J. B. Felder
Americus
Thomson-Houston
Boston
Mr. Fouche
Americas
B. H. Jossey
Eames
W. E. Murphy
Major Speer
Dr. Hall
W.E. Staley
E. D. Ansley
W.C. Short
W. D. Batley
Bloom Brown
J. J. Hanesly
Seo Buchanan
Leo Allen
A. 5. Thompson
R. A. Allison, Jr
J. B. Hinkle
Fred Davenport
Albert Hinkle
Butler and Berry Advertise Old Styles Jar and Bargains
Local merchant Butler and Berry of Americus promotes Mason Fruit Jar and related goods at the Artesian Corner. The ad mocks rival old style jars and touts 1847 Roger Bros silverware and China wares while promising low prices, urging customers to buy matches and other household items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer & Berry
Americus
China
Roger Bros
Onde
Sameo Americus
Butler & Berry
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Sumter Co
GA. Loan and Trust CO
Carnegie’s Steel Works
Pinkerton
Carnegies Steel
Homestead, Penn
Windsor Jewelers
Thompson & Anderson
Jackson ST
Hand
W. D. Bailey
Jackson Street
Geo. D. Wheatley
iCott andAve
Centrals
Financial Chronicle
the Central
Hannah News
Ither
Lamar
Wheeler
Ith
Denrly
Paties
Tur
Leser Stewart
People's Party
Som
Jeff D.avera
Lamar Street
Electre Motors
A. Fricker
A. J. Battle
Shorter Female College
Rome
First Baptist Church
Battle
Moultrie
Sam Morris
Oclocknee River
Morris
Mr. Morris
Morris & Pearlman
Icial Weather Neven
Dutlor
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