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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1914

Page

3

Legislature at Decatur for today

The Georgia legislature in Atlanta faces a busy week with final action on general bills and key measures set as special orders. The Senate is expected to act on the child labor bill, while members anticipate speeches at Decatur on Wednesday after recent Athens visits. Alum is described as a charm in Asia Minor.

Atlanta Georgia Athens Chamber of Commerce Decatur Assembly Senate House Asia Minor

Another Skyscraper Planned for Atlanta at Whitehall and Alabama

Atlanta plans a 15 to 20 story building on the Brown and Allen corner at Whitehall and Alabama streets. Dr. E. L. Connally and family announce the project, with the site owned since before the war. The building and land value projected at 1,600,000 dollars.

Atlanta Whitehall Alabama Streets E. L. Connally Connallys

President Harrison of the Southern Gives Testimony

Senatorial hearing on coal rate practices involves Fairfax Harrison of the Southern Railway defending management against Ben L. Dunlaney of Bristol. Harrison denies outside influence, outlines plans for a Charleston coal terminal, and cites self reliance in policy and finance post 1907 panic.

Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Ben L. Dunlaney Bristol Tenn Southern Railway Company Atlantic Norfolk Fairfax Harrison Dunlaney Charleston Southern Railway Senate Committee Harrison Mr. Dunlaney Board of Directors Pennsylvania Railroad Spencer Knoxville & Bristol Railway Virginia & Southwestern Railway Virginia & Southwestern Southern Virginia &Southwestern Carolinas Knoxville Finley Norfolk and Western Tidewater Southern Railway Board of Directors Magnolia Cemetery Company Holston Corporation

Louisiana Ordinance of Secession Returned to Archives

Washington reports the pending bill to return Louisiana’s 1861 Ordinance of Secession to its archives. The War Department holds one of ten similar relics, kept since 1895, detailing Louisiana’s break from the Union with English and French text and faded signatures.

Washington Congress Capitol Butler New Orleans Corbin Adjutant General’s Department Davis Secretary of War Louisiana United States of America States of

Death of Royston planter Robert T. Daniel at 50

Royston Georgia July 28 prominent county planter Robert T. Daniel died suddenly of heart failure about 11 o'clock. He formerly lived in Madison County and was known in Athens where he often did business. He leaves a wife a son and a daughter. Funeral and burial will be in Royston tomorrow. He was about fifty years old.

Royston Robert T. Daniel Madison County hundred@s Athens Gresham

Cooper Addresses Madison Voters In Danielsville Speech

Danielsville Georgia July 28 Superior court noon recess saw John R. Cooper of Macon address a crowded Madison court room. He spoke about Gov Slaton Congressman Hardwick and former Attorney General Felder attacking their public records in his Athens remarks.

Danielsville Superior Court John R. Cooper Macon Athens Madison Slaton Hardwick Felder

Linton Spring Water Cleared as Pure by Health Dept

Athens Georgia May 26 1914 the Department of Health reports Linton Spring Water is pure wholesome and safe for drinking no harmful germs found City Bacteriologist W W Brown M D certifies. The Linton Spring Water Co also advertises Bowden Lithia Water with phone numbers 504 and 95.

Department OF Health Athens Linton W. W. Brown M. D Bowden Lithia Adv Linton Spring Water CO

Georgia banks hold large deposits outside Atlanta

The report of the national comptroller of the treasury shows Georgia banks outside Atlanta carrying deposits totaling 22 295 626 dollars. A separate ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming to cleanse the stomach and bowels for 25 cents with mild, effective relief.

Atlanta National Comptroller of the Treasury Georgia

Cliff Walker Named Among Georgia’s Popular Campaigners

Special to the Banner. Clifford Walker of Monroe, a leading candidate for attorney general, tours Georgia gaining friends through his public greeting style and Pythians pin. He has risen in the Knights of Pythias ranks to grand chancellor as he campaigns.

Atlanta Georgia Clifford Walker Monroe Walker Knights of Pythiaspin Kimball

Ordinance Reads Continuity Of Laws Clause

The text states that all laws rules and acts of Congress or treaties and state laws remain in force and equal in effect as if the ordinance had not been enacted. It emphasizes legal continuity and non contradicting provisions with existing statutes and authority.

Ted Louisiana United States of America

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Legislature Atlanta, GA THE LAS J. R. Cooper Cliff Walker Anderson GaRy Ems Georgia Railroad B. R. Bloodworth J. C. Hellner
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