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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1912

Page

7

Sleeper Car Segregation Debate Baffles Georgia Panel

Atlanta February 29 Judge Hines says Georgia law does not empower the railroad commission to regulate sleeping car segregation by race. He notes state statutes prohibit white and colored passengers from occupying same day coaches but exempt sleeping cars. Walker of Sparta challenged berthing bias on a New York-bound train, prompting potential summer legislation.

James K. Hines Railroad Commission John D. Walker Sparta Walker Commission Atlanta New York Georgia Hines Inters South Cai

Georgia Rail Growth and New Buildings Spur Southeast Progress

Industrial Index notes a surge in construction and railway plans across Georgia Alabama and Florida. Projects include a $15 million British firm to develop Alabama coal fields a twelve story Jacksonville office building and a twenty story structure under consideration.

Columbus The Industrial Index Georgia Alabama Jacksonville Fla Great Southeast Smalle Atlanta Savannah Louisville Huntsville Greenville Ala Ardéadia Thomasville Lizella Moran Dalton Birmingham Dawson Moultrie Covington Madison Franklin Mobile Wilcox Washington Counties Blackshear Notasulga Montgomery Macon Hartwell Tampa Vienna Auburn Dothan Cordele Aliceville Douglas Dublin McRae Waycross Adel Hahira Ocilla Southern Darien Brunswick East Point Ashburn Repton

Farewell Constipation at H. R. Palmer Agency

The advertisement proclaims the securing of an agency for Hot Springs liver products by H. R. Palmer & Sons. It touts relief from constipation and related ailments, inviting readers to seek the remedy in town.

Hot Springs H. R. Palmer & Sons

Fragmentary legislative note on travel regulation and race issues

A hazy transcription discusses potential state travel regulations and interstate travel impacts. It mentions Judge Hines and railroad companies in a debate over separation and regulation. The text appears as an unfinished legislative memo with uncertain scope and authority.

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