Atlanta Gains Regional Reserve Bank Site in 12-District Plan
The Reserve Bank organization committee mapped twelve districts and named three Southern sites Atlanta Richmond and Dallas. Atlanta’s bank will hold 4 702 780 capital with 372 national banks and territory covering parts of Alabama Georgia Florida eastern Tennessee and portions of Mississippi and Louisiana. Atlanta’s selection drew cheers in Athens where residents hailed the proximity and potential financial benefits.
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Associated Press
Washington
Reserve Bank Organization Committee Tonight
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Richmond
Dallas
Atlanta Bank
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Georgia
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Tennessee
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Richmond Bank
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Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Board
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Athens
Conductor on Bandited Train Lived Here
Conductor W. E. Cason, in charge of the train the bandits tried to rob at Comer yesterday morning, was once a resident of Athens and is noted as having ended his run there. Also an ad for Williamson's produce lists celery, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, beets, onions, potatoes and cranberries.
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W. E. Cason
Comer
Athens
Atlanta
Charles O. Smith
Cas
Garrison
Cason
Fletcher
Seaboard
County registration closes April 6 for fall election
Clarke County tax collector H H Linton and county Democratic chairman Howell C Erwin announce registration books close Monday at 6 PM to vote in the fall state house and county officer election. Six months before October 7 is April 7, so eligibility depends on timely registration.
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Clarke
H. H. Linton
Democratic Executive Committee
Howell C. Erwin
State House
First in New House May Date Set for Clarke Court
Judge Brand in Athens approved May 11 as the spring term start for Clarke Superior Court in the new courthouse. The date avoids conflicts with federal court and neighboring counties and suits local farmers and business men better than the usual time. Juries drawn for the term will report by May 15.
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Brand
Athens
Clarke Superior Court
Notice Ladies Hairdressing and Massage Prices
An advertisement claims hairdressing massage manicuring and related services priced at 25 cents each with higher options listed for braids and transformations. It directs readers to visit 602 Holman Building and notes fruit offerings from Arnold & Abney including California oranges Indian River oranges fancy eating apples and bananas.
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Holman Building
California
Indian River
Arnold & Abney
Administration Keeps Firm in Panama Tolls Fight
Washington reports no compromise on Panama tolls as Senate leaders push for repeal of exemption for American ships. House bill rests in interoceanic canals committee while conferences and secretary Bryan efforts continue. President expects quick committee action with no filibuster and foresees adjournment around mid June.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Senate
Panama
House
Bryan
Capitol
Friends of Repeal
Congress
Cotton bale receipts reach new season totals in county market
Official figures are not yet compiled but estimates indicate 12 000 bales marketed this season. Last year 123 000 bales were sold, the year before a record 186 000 bales, and two years ago 105 000—about fifty percent higher than the prior year.
Josssey's Eatables That Are Wholesome
Fresh country eggs 22c dozen Large fat hens 60c Sound sweet potatoes 30c pk Fresh turnip salad 12c pk White California peas 12c qt White Crowder peas 12c qt White beans 12c qt Spring onions 5c bunch Country collards 5c head Cooking butter 25c lb Mountain dried apples 10c lb Fresh hand-packed tomatoes 8c Sweet Blue Bird peas 8c can Sweet Blue Bird corn 10c can Fresh canned okra 10c can 15c Georgia canned beans 10c Fresh canned black berries 10c can Phone 1176 for prompt delivery.
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California
Georgia
Classic Theater Hosts Gold Prize Draw
Ten dollars in gold to be given away at the Classic Theater on College Avenue. The contest opens Wednesday April 1 and closes Thursday April 30. At the Classic always good pictures.
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College Avenue
Tomato plants and fresh produce on sale at local shops
An ad lists 29 000 tomato plants 15c per dozen and discounts on large orders. Also offered are New Beets 16c per bunch Fresh Carrots 10c per bunch Fresh asparagus tie? Parsley 5c per bunch Spring Salad 15c per peck with contact lines for Costa and Arnold & Abney and Williamson's included along with Cocoanuts 10c and 15c Stone's Cakes.
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Arnold & Abney
Clarke County Roads Report Praises Stage of Highway
Government road engineer Capt. Geo. C. Scales surveyed Clarke County from Bogart to Cherokee Corners and found the road in excellent condition. He predicted two weeks of work and about $60 per mile per year to keep the route up to standard under the Washington to Atlanta highway project.
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Geo. C. Scales
Atlanta
Augusta
Clarke County
McElroy
Oconee
Bogart
Oglethorpe County
Cherokee Corners
Pioneer
Scales
Board of Commissioners
J. M. Hodgson
Government and Highway Association
McLeroy
Washington
Athens
Capt. Scales
Williams
Walton
W. J. Tribble
Gwinnett County
American Highway Association
Highway Commission
Georgia
I. S. Pennyhacker
Pennybacker
Woodward
Stone Mountain
Office of Public Roads
Leonard Tufts
Pinehurst
N. C
American Automobile Association
Ice floe disaster slays sealing crew near Bell Isle
In a gale off Bell Isle two ships and a large sealing fleet faced disaster. The Newfoundland lost many, with 64 crew confirmed dead and 37 rescued. survivors report blizzard conditions and continued peril for the Southern Cross which later was declared safe at Channel, N F.
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Associated Press
St. Johns
N. F
Bell Isle
Strait
Newfoundland
Southern Cross
Cape Pine
Kean
Bellaven
Southern Cross Safe
North Sidney
N. S
Channell
Bandits Attempt Rail Hold Up Near Comer Georgia
A daring morning assault on Seaboard Air Line train No 11 near Comer Georgia left express messenger R C Fletcher wounded in the left arm after a pistol battle with three masked bandits. Fletcher saved the train and police, with Sheriff W M Davis and bloodhounds, pursued the trio but trails faded after dawn.
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Athens
Comer
Sheri Jackson
Brooks
W. M. Davis
R. C. Fletcher
Whitehall Street
Atlanta
Davis
Clarke County
Fletcher
Lind Sails for Vacation in Mexico From Vera Cruz
John Lind, Wilson’s personal representative in Mexico, sails from Vera Cruz to Washington aboard the Mayflower after eight months in Mexico. The president says the trip is a vacation with no recall or policy change intended, and no negotiations with Huerta are pending. The voyage revives diplomatic speculation about future events.
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Washington, D. C
John Lind
Mexico
Wilson
Vera Cruz
Washington
Lind
Huerta
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