Grand Center project eyed for Central Georgia tract
Atlanta news outlines plans by Thomas P Stovall and Benjamin Hitchcock to found Grand Center on 27,000 acres near Macon with four boulevards, multiple churches, rail access, and river frontage. Hitchcock, a New York real estate figure, aims to promote the venture in Europe with low fares from the North. The report also discusses postwar South economic growth and notes Gabbetts resignation rumors tied to railroad movements.
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Handling Big Freights The Central Taxed To Move Cotton
Savannah News reports General Manager Gabbett remarks the Central railroad now moves cotton with record regularity and promptness due to increased rolling stock and improved facilities. He notes bales no longer pile at stations and delays are rare, though occasional delivery difficulties from yards cause minor confusion.
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A Big Suit for Damages in Georgia Rail Case
James Hollis will sue the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad for 25000 dollars and Vienna town officials for 12500 dollars after alleging improper ejectment and detention for forty hours on charges of assault with intent to murder. He claims he was denied a ticket, forced off the train, and that a gun and knife were involved. The suit follows his preliminary hearing, with Col. Wooten and B P Hollis, Esq. representing him.
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Florida Railroad
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