Georgia debates fate of Western and Atlantic Railroad lease
A mass meeting in Atlanta on June 17 discusses the future disposition of the Western and Atlantic Railroad, owned by the state and leased to Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis, with a statewide convention likely to consider options. Officials emphasize business decisions over politics to secure favorable terms before lease expiry in 1919. Public sentiment is acknowledged as a key factor in steering legislative action.
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Atlanta
Western & Atlantic Railroad
Nashville
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Take Time to Eat and Digest Properly Sayings
A newspaper ad urges slow eating to prevent indigestion and constipation. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for stomach trouble, noting digestion starts in the mouth and that thorough chewing aids salivation. Sold by all dealers.
Governor Brown Seen as Likely Senate Candidate
Reporters and political allies in Georgia increasingly expect Governor Joseph M. Brown to enter the next year’s United States Senate race. Observers note Brown’s strong gubernatorial record and inheritances from his father, with rivals such as Icke Smith facing a potential challenge from Brown or Governor-elect John M. Slaton. Brown has remained silent on the matter.
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Mthanti
Jos. M. Brown
United States Senate
South Georgia
Georgid Thisuil
United Sites Senate
Icke Smith
Brown
John M. Slaton
Fom
Alrady
Georgiar
Guvernor
Water Accounts Due Discontinuation Notice
Water accounts not paid by the 20th will have service discontinued on the same date. City notice from Jas Barrow superintendent warns residents to settle bills promptly.
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Jas. Barrow
W. W
Engineering Class Elects Officers At University
The engineering class of the University met for the last time and elected officers: President S B Fisher of Lavonia, Vice President C N Crocker of Atlanta, Secretary and Treasurer Frank Miller of Athens.
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S. B. Fisher
Lavonia
C. N. Crocker
Atlanta
Frank Miller
Athens
Boston Honors Bunker Hill Day With Parades
The 138th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill was celebrated across Greater Boston with business suspended. Principal exercises were in Charlestown, followed by veterans parades and a civic procession directed by the city committee.
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Boston
Mass
Bunker Hill
Charlestown
Railway sleuths in session at western convention
Salt Lake City Utah June 17 Practically all the western railroads are represented at the seventeenth annual convention of the International Association of Railway Special Agents which opened its three day session today. A fair attendance comes from other parts of the United States and from Canadian railways.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
International Association of Railway Special Agents
United States
Barrow county proposal faces uphill view in legislature
The report notes resistance to Barrow county creation among Atlanta lawmakers and observers in Winder monitor their stance. Winder representatives assess each visiting member for support while many legislators have not yet visited. When the legislature convenes, the outcome hinges on these alignments and regional interests.
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Atlanta
Lane 1
Includine Warren
Mardeman
Candler
Barrow
Oth
Winder
Barrow County
Increase in County Values Touted in Georgia
The article notes GA records show new counties boost local tax values. It cites Tift, Turner, Grady, Jenkins and others where values doubled in five years or less. Candler county, centered on Metter, is highlighted as a prime example with $2.7 million in property value and potential doubling after county government and road improvements.
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Atlanta
Comptroller General
Georgia
Tift
Trner
Grady
Jenkins
Candler
Metter
Bulloch County
Eckmans Alterative Promoted For Consumption Cures
A Philadelphia based notice asserts Eckmans Alterative can aid consumption and other lung ailments. It cites a recovered patient from 1619 Susquehanna Ave and urges buyers to obtain the booklet and contact Eckman Laboratory for evidence. It notes the medicine contains no poisons or habit forming drugs and is sold by leading druggists.
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Eckman
Susquehanna Ave
Fhila
Fekman
Howard L. Klotz Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Droggista
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M. G. Michael
Igleheart Bros
Dept
Evansville
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Tage
Senate
Gov. Brown
Bunker Hill Day
Miller Furniture Co
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Joseph M. Brown
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University of Georgia
Educational Electric Moving Pictures
the Majestic Theatre
Athens Railway & Electric Co
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