Georgia Debt and Investments Show Georgia Wealth and Burden
Preliminary figures from a forthcoming bulletin detail Georgia's decreasing bonded debt from 1890 to 1912 and stable public trust obligations. It lists funds and investments rising to 548000 in 1912 with cash totaling 1214000, noting per capita debt fell over 50 percent as population grew. It highlights Western and Atlantic Railroad value, leased to Nashville Chicago St. Louis Ry, estimated at 20000000 in 1912, suggesting Georgia holds substantial revenue producing property beyond debt.
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Washington
W. J. Harris
Georgia
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce
Washington, D
United States
John Lee Coulter
Walth
Western & Atlantic Railroad
Harris
Western & Atlantic
State of Georgia
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Company
Comptroller General
Chattanooga
Massachusetts
Minnesota
New York
Texas
Look to Your Plumbing For Better Health
The ad warns that poor house plumbing leads to fever from contaminated water and urges keeping digestion in good condition. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for quick relief with purchase through all dealers.
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Adv
Georgia changes tie rule for state court of appeals nominations
In Georgia the state committee adopts a rule that the candidate with the larger popular vote wins a tied nomination for the state court of appeals. Judge Nash R. Broyles and Judge J. R. Pottle previously tied two years ago, leading to a withdrawal. Broyles campaigns in 18 cities while health affects Judge L. S. Roan's plans.
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Atlanta
Nash R. Broyles
Atlanta Recoiver’s Court
J. R. Pottle
State Court of Appeals
Macon
State Committee
Judge Broyles
Georgia
Broyles
Judge Pottle
L. S. Roan
Court of Appeals
Lent ends to Easter fills Athens social calendar
This week in Athens charts a busy schedule from Easter services across churches to a series of events. Clean-up week begins, Judge Brand holds a juryless court, and Georgia faces Vanderbilt in baseball with several community activities including presbytery, ball season openings, and the Woodmen of the World gathering in Gainesville.
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Athens
Brand
Georgia
Minots
Athens Presbytery
Nacoochee
M. & W. State Sunday School Association
Milledgeville
Woodmen of the World
Vtate Grand Lodge
Gainesville
West
Vice President to Welcome D A R in Washington
Vice President Marshall will deliver the welcoming address at the Daughters of the American Revolution congress in Washington for a week starting April 20. Speaker Clark and Secretary McAdoo will also speak during the session.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Marshall
Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Clark
McAdoo
Card of Thanks for Albert Lochlin
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs J F Lochlin expressing gratitude to friends who ministered with kindness during illness and at Albert's death.
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Albert
J. F. Lochlin
Illinois Bail Team Invades Sanford Field For One-Day Meet
Illinois faces Georgia on Sanford Field in a one day college baseball clash set for 3 15 p m. The visiting lineup includes Tolmie Suter Phelps Krebs Arbuckle Shafer Larson Bradley Halas and Gunkle with Georgia counters Cor ley Hitchcock or Fox to pitch. Georgia seeks to extend its undefeated series record by beating Illinois in this lone game.
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University of Illinois
Sanford Field
Tech
Georgia Blacksmiths
Tolmie
Suter
Phelps
Krebs
Arbuckle
Shafer
Larson
Bradley
Halas
Gunkle
Georgia
Corley
Hitchcock
Fox
Mlinois
Gunmen denied new trial in Rosential killing case
New York Supreme Court Justice Goff denied the four condemned gunmen a new trial after a four hour hearing on newly discovered evidence. Governor Glynn declined to comment on stay of execution, saying clemency rests with the court.
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New York
Associated Press
Supreme Court
Goff
Herman Rosential
Glynn
Albany
N. Y
Justice Goff
Whiteman
Bicycle collision clears Miss Park of fault
Police reports confirm an accident between a touring car driven by Miss Etta Park and Felton Epting on a bicycle. The incident caused wheel damage but no injuries and no charges were filed.
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Miss Etta Park
Felton Epting
Jay Epting
Miss Park
Clears Complexion with Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment
Advert shows Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment promises relief from pimples eruptions red rough skin eczema and itch. Claims mild soothing effective for babies and delicate skin. Relief or money back 50 cents at your druggist.
U S Court Set to Convene in Regular Session
Judge W T Newman will open the Northern District of Georgia Eastern division federal court in the post office courtroom tomorrow morning. The Banner previously published juror and case lists, about a hundred moonshining offenses and eight civil cases ready for hearing. A short term is expected due to busy farming season in the northern counties.
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W. T. Newman
Federal Court of the
Northern District of Georgia
Banner
Federal Court
Behind the Scenes of Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Picture
The four reel Hagenbeck-Wallace circus film offers a behind the scenes look from unloading cars to river work with elephants. It features animal behavior and human handling, highlighted by the lone posing kangaroo. Shown at Elite Theater next Monday April 13 with admission 5 and 10 cents.
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Peru
Ind
Ture
George Kleis
Crystal Theater
Inventor Seeks Partner for Safe Guarding Device
J R Hunter of this city has developed a vault defense that uses a chemical spray to deter burglars once activated. The system can be triggered by a bank official under duress and would spray for thirty to forty minutes, damaging the burglar’s eyes and hands. Hunter holds a patentable idea and seeks a financial partner to fund development.
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J. R. Hunter
Hunter
Fires Reported Overnight In City Homes And Stores
Yesterday afternoon a closet fire at Mrs. Mewbourne’s home damaged clothing and walls. Early this morning a blaze at Williamson’s store was extinguished by a chemical extinguisher after a glass break and window entry. Reports say the trash fire was set in a soap box visible from the hall window.
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Williamson's
Nicholson
Epting
Fleming
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