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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1921
Page
6
A collage of classified notices for rental offices in Holman Building, furniture repairs, shoe repairs, cabbage plants, watch loss, car wash, electric range sale, furnished rooms, rent requests, jobs, sewing machines, and farming savings guidance. Includes local businesses Martin Bros, Citizen Pharmacy, Standard Motor Co, Athens Mattress Co, and C.R. Cooper & Co with contact details and rates.
The letter to petitioners cites law showing removal demands require specific charges. Ward meetings demand removal due to dissatisfaction with the rate $1.90 per 1,000 cubic feet, while no prior protests arose against similar raises in Augusta or other cities. Governor notes any suspension would be subject to general assembly review. charges must be evidenced.
Governor Dorsey states no suspension request will be acted on regarding the railway commission. He notes any action could be reviewed by the general assembly and refers Atlanta gas rate concerns to the next legislative session. The note follows a petition from the West End club seeking removal of all railroad commission members. Low railroad rates for the Georgia Sunday School convention in Macon are announced for April 19-20. R. D. Webb confirms arrangements and out of state speakers will enhance the program.
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