Tallulah Falls Railway promotes region as summer playground
The Tallulah Falls Railway issues an illustrated folder to attract tourists and settlers to the Corne lia, Georgia to Franklin, North Carolina stretch. It highlights waterfalls, scenic viewpoints, hotels, and agricultural prospects, noting growing South visitors and ongoing efforts to boost popularity.
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Atlanta
Tallulah Falls
Rabun Gap
Cornelia
Franklin
N. C
Potato Prices Rise Sharply in England
London reports a potato short age drives prices up about 2.5 dollars per ton, with current prices nearly double those a year ago. The note highlights наск potatoes as the main crop affected and signals broader cost pressures in the market.
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London
England
Panama Zone A Dry Place Clash Ends In Effect
Colon reports the liquor sale ban in the canal zone takes effect today and the desert oasis claim fades. An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine in the world with a testimonial from Mrs William Orvis of Clare Michigan. For sale by all dealers.
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Colon
Canal Zone
Panama Desert
Chamberlain
William Orvis
Clare, Mich
Jags Will Get No Consolation at Washington
Washington dispatch notes the Jones Works excise law aims to curb drunkenness by requiring a public misdemeanor charge for street arrests. Conviction carries a fine of 10 to 100 dollars or 5 to 30 days in jail, ending common police practice of releasing arrestees after sobering up. TheSevere penalties could deter public drunkenness in the capital.
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Washington, D. C
National
Occoquan
Law Brings Tush for Water Wagon Into Effect
A local decree now in force imposes new rules on the water wagon practice. Officials warn vendors to comply or face penalties as residents adapt to the updated regulations.
Uncle Sam Swats Express Co. Again
Washington reports a new C O D Parcels post service with rates similar to private express firms. Packages prepaid by sender may have article value and charges collected from the addressee if not over 100 dollars. A ten cent collection fee is added, parcel post stamps cover insurance up to 50 dollars.
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Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Railroads Disband After Five Years of Effort
Chicago July 1 The American Railroad Employer and Investors' Association, formed to curb hostile legislation and improve railroad labor relations, closed its offices and ended its existence. Officials say the work is done, but observers deem the effort hopeless as more states pass rail friendly laws and employee demands rise. P H Morrissey, president since inception, becomes assistant to the Burlington vice president.
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Chicago
Ill
American Railroad Employer and Investors’ Association
P. H. Morrissey
Burlington Road
Mor
Arkansas Republicans Name Governor Candidate
Little Rock Ark July 1 Republicans met in state convention to nominate a candidate for governor to succeed Joseph T Robinson who resigned to accept election to the United States Senate. The gubernatorial election will be held July 23.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkanas
Joseph T. Robinson
United States
Dignity in Silken Gowns at Superior Court
Boston July 1 all justices of the superior court wore new silken gowns similar to the supreme judicial court attire. Officials say the new garb will enhance the dignity of the bench and will cost the state about 2800 dollars.
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Boston
Superior Court
Supreme Judicial Court
Coal Operators May Strike in West Virginia Mines
Washington July 1 Representatives of fifty coal companies operating practically all of the mines in the New River Pocahontas and Virginia coal fields in West Virginia are today marching toward a strike after unresolved labor disputes. The action would affect major operators and could halt output across the region.
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Washington
New River
Pocahontas
Virginia
West Virginia
Labor Unions Demand Recognition Amid Carrying Strike Threat
Workers threaten a large strike after demanding union recognition the operators refuse. If a stoppage occurs, several thousand employees across multiple fields could be affected.
Madan Paulini Clairvoyant Returns to Athens
Madam Paulini Clairvoyant and Scientific Pianist returns to Athens for a short visit with office hours 10 am to 8 pm daily except Sundays at 293 Clayton St West. An advertisement touts a surprising cure of stomach trouble and chronic constipation with Chamberlains Tablets citing a Plainfield New Jersey testimonial from Mrs. G. Stengle. For sale by all dealers.
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Athens
Clayton St
West
G. Stengle
Plainfield
N. J
Chamberlain
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