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New Central railroad general manager reorganizes offices
Cecil Gabbett takes charge as general manager of the Central railroad and creates two major posts, general master of transportation and chief engineer of maintenance. Captain Tyler of Alabama named head of transportation. the maintenance chief will oversee bridges, depots, and road operations. Block system to prevent rear collisions on the main line, with excursions planned at reduced fares. Headquarters in Savannah and no layoff of current staff. A cotton yard fire in Dawson causes heavy losses to Hamilton & Co., Mercer & Co., and C. P. Stevens, with about 300 bales burned and 40 saved.
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Cecil Gabbett
Central Railroad
Gabbett
Major Kelknap
Tyler
Alabama
Mr. Gabbett
East Point
Atlanta
Hancock
At- Manta
Opelika
Central
Cabinet
Sevantial Briday
Hoge
Montgomery
Savannah
Belknap
Dawson
Variety Works
Messrs. Hamilton & Co
JLR. Mercer & Co
C. P. Stevens
JA. F