Rulings by Ulm on interstate coal shipment and depot space
The state railroad commission ruled that Brenice Coal Company’s shipment, though interstate, could be treated under state rules for demurrage and transportation. It aligned with Interstate Commerce Commission rulings on telegraph and depot space. A proposal for a waiting room for colored passengers at Trenton station was referred for further study after noting only one Black citizen lives there.
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Atlanta
State
Brenice Coal Company
Peanet
Ietral
Consignee
State Commission
Rairoad
Fessan
Commissiim
Interstate Commerce Commission
Telegraph Company
Postal Telegraph Company
Savannah Union Station Company
Savannah
Western Union
Lune
Trenton
Dade County
Col. C. B. Stevens
Monthly Inspection of the Athens Police Force
The regular monthly inspection, led by the mayor and police committee, praised the Athens Police Department. Chief McKie, Captains Thomas and Emerick, and the force were commended for their excellent appearance and hard work benefiting the city and department.
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Department
Spence
Athens
McKie
Thomas End Emerick
Beebett
Noted Yegeman Terrorizes South Criminal Ring
A notorious thief known as the Noted Yegeman, active for years across the South, has a long record of safe cracking and burglary. He was arrested previously in Crawfordville Georgia, sentenced to Milledgeville, and later escaped. Suspects tied to a larger safe blowing ring were nabbed in Greenville, South Carolina, with authorities warning the criminal could spend life in prison if recaptured.
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Tersesses Datel
Tno Tie Canny
Taowpenervill
Ile
James Ay Emi
Ovlethorpe County
Crawfordville
Milledgeville
Edo Moaoner
Greenville
S.C
Iit
Nasing
Queen's Contest at Barkoot Carnival in Athens
Athens officials announce the Barkoot Amusement Co carnival for April 19 to benefit the City Park Fund. H. C. Price, in charge of the Official Program and Queen's Contest, will represent the company. A fair percentage of proceeds will go to the Park Fund, per mayor W. F. Dorsey and the city committee.
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City Park Fund Committee
H. C. Price
Barkoot Amusement Co
City Park Fund
Athens
Park Fund
Park Fund Committee
Mystery notes and Masonry fear grip Buford tale
At the Southern Manufacturing plant Toni Davenport reports a long, violent episode tied to anonymous notes said to be written by his daughter. Davenport describes being kidnapped, blindfolded, and threatened, with a man named W. T. Adams and a yellow informant involved. He fled, sought help from neighbors, and later was committed to Milledgeville asylum before returning home.
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Southern Manufacturing Co
Toni Davenport
Athens
Aleck Houlerts
Southern Mill
Davenport
Hulk
Ald
Wii
Toccoa
Davenpord
Roberts Bast
Roberts
Mr. Roberts
al Leto
Tavenport
UC Pander
Stordayy
Buford
State Sanitarium
Milledgeville
Jim Wright
Elbert County
W. T. Adams
Bowden
Expo
Mr. Davenport
Memorial Association Ladies Meet at Villa at 5 30 PM
The Ladies Memorial Association members are asked to gather at the Villa at 5:30 PM on Saturday. The notice cites Cuples as the contact or location reference.
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Ladies Memorial Association
City Water Analysis Clears Water Supply of Typhoid Germs
The Athens Board of Health reports city waterworks water shows no gas producing organisms and is free of harmful bacteria. No typhoid fever cases have been reported since January 1. water deemed in perfect normal condition.
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Board of Faith
Goard of Health
Board of Health
Athens
Big Festival at Athens Promises Amusement Week
Barkoot Amusement Co plans a seven day celebration in Athens starting the 7th with posters advertising the event. The city will take a percentage of gross receipts to fund a park movement and a queen’s contest will crown the most popular young lady with a diamond ring. The company is said to be one of the best touring the southern United States and crowds from the area are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkoot Amusement Co
Athens
Barkoot
Atlanta
Two Carnival Shows to Exhibit in Athens This Month
Athens to host two carnival firms this month. The Cosmopolitan opens first on Chase Street circus lot for a week, followed by Barkoot Event Co during the week of the 19th. Licensing disputes arose but were settled with licenses granted and costs paid. Cosmopolitan denies spreading rumors of Barkoot’s departure.
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Athens
Cogemopolitan
Chase Street
Barkoot Event Co
Poe
Nfave
Real Live
Yeerontay
Ot R. Ane Hersen
Ray
Harry Shields
Barkoot
Shields
Cosmopolitan Company
Ron
Brother Against Brother at Elite Theatre
The Elite Theatre will show the film Brother Against Brother, a thrilling War Between the States story released by the manufacturers. The showing is scheduled for Saturday in this city, highlighting Elite’s up to date program with the very best in motion pictures.
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ELITE
Auction Sale By Georgia Railroad In Athens Ga
The Georgia Railroad will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at 11:00 o clock April 9 1909 at its freight depot in Athens Ga shipment three kegs grapes consigned to Nick Dickedes rejected by consignee due to damage Freight ers sold for transportation and other charges Purchaser must remove property H H Brand General Agent. Yesterday he also worked at the Southern mills but quit yesterday morning when Mr Davenport left He says Mr Davenport’s statements about his connection with the incident are exactly as it occurred.
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Georgia Railroad
Athens
Nick Dickedes
H. H. Brand
Terday
The
Southern Mills
Davenport
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Railroad Commission
Ulm
Ue Congramateu
Fedelvad. Arnold
Tennessee
W. F. Dorsey
W. P. Vonderau
B. F. Woods
E. H. Youngkin
Mills
Ular
Adams
Gainesville
New Holland
Mr. Adams
Charlie Cooper
King
Mr. Hannah
Wallace
N. E. Hogsed
W.T. Adams
Paia
Athena
Memorial
Cuple
Miss Cuies
City Water
EB. A. Barnes
Sea Loans Depot
Barnes
Capt. Sage
V. T. Adama
Cosmopolitan
Benefit Park Fund
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