Athens Seeks Better Coal Freight Rates Before ICC
Athens business leaders, led by Secretary C. C. Callaway, plan to petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for lower coal freight rates for manufacturing and heating. They argue Athens pays higher rates than Jellico, Virginia fields, Macon, and Gainesville, and could save ten to twelve thousand dollars annually with a 10–18 cent reduction. Attorneys Shackelford and Nix would handle the case, needing 75 percent of Athens tonnage backing the effort. action is urgent as December filing approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Interstate Commerce Commission
C. C. Callaway
Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Messrs. Turner
The
Gas Company
C. D. Flanigen
Harry Hodgson
T. P. Vincent
A. Rhodes
State Normal School
E. J. Bondurant
T. J. Shackelford
H. A. Nix
Atlanta
Jellico
Athinta
Macon
Gainesville
Carolinas
Georgia
Messrs. Shackelford and Nix
Messrs
Abu Nix
Shackelford
Nix
Mr. Callaway
Near Beer Defendants Forfeit Bonds In City Court
Dozens of near beer cases were heard as bonds were forfeited in city court. District judge West handed fines to defendants found guilty or accepted pleas, with several acquittals. The cases arose from prior indictments on selling near beer. bonds and costs to be paid by principals or sureties. A Thanksgiving holiday pause followed, with a slate of minor infractions listed including drunken driving, assault, larceny, and vagrancy, and various fines imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
J. H. Becker
J. F. Rhodes
Asbury Childers
P. S. Johnson
W. F. McElreath
F. L. Parr
John Wade
J. F. Rhodes, Sr
A. M. Burch
J. F. Racdes
Elmer Hill
A. P. Dunaway
T. J. Evans
L. L. Smith
J. W. Thomas
C. Strickland
Emory Cameron
R. T. Wright
Atlanta
Mose Ford
John Dean
Willie Walton
Silas Fitzpatrick
Ed Colley
Will Brown
Will Rylee
W. D. Bowden
Jim Johnson
Charlie Browning
Andrew Rhodes
Roy Freeman
Dora Williams
Green Smith
Ed Smith
J. W. Eberhardt
No Recess for Senate Till Agreement on Bell
The Senate Democrats vow no Christmas recess until the currency bill is passed or final action secured. They met in a closed conference to press for an early vote and keep sessions through Thanksgiving if needed to force passage amid market uncertainty.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Democrats
Owen
Hitchcock
Athens to Meet Augusta In Last 1913 Practice Game
The final 1913 season game between Athens High and Augusta will kick off at 3 30 with 25 cent admission. Athens relies on Straight football, Costa as captain fullback and strong kicking, Soule handling place kicks though accuracy varies. Expected starting lineup includes Cox M Allen B Hooper Soule, Hart Williams, Park E and Harbin Weatherly among others.
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Sanford
Georgia
Tech
Athens High
Augusta
Athens
Costa
Soule
Cox
Allen B
Hooper
Hampton
Daniels
Hart
Williams
Allen
Harbin
Weatherly
Park
County Commissioners Resolve Building Plan Details
The county commissioners and advisory committee finalized terms for the new courthouse project, postponing bid dates for furniture to December 16 from the advertised December 3. Holiday scheduling reduces available days as sessions continue from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays, with caucus actions noted and party strategies under discussion.
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Court House
Thanksgiving Dinner Table by Adele Mendel
Traxserving adds home holiday charm with corn themed crepe paper decor. A damask table setting features corn motifs on napkins doilies and a green paper foundation. Puritan dolls Priscilla and John Alden, paper mâché turkeys and ribbons create festive name cards and corn themed favors.
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Revson
Priscilla
John Alden
Day We Celebrate Observed as Athens Holiday
Athens marks a local holiday with business closures and reduced post office hours. Emmanuel church on Prince Avenue hosts Holy Communion at 7:30 am and a 11 am Thanksgiving service with offerings for Appleton Church Home for Girls. Public notices urge charity and a Baptist Tabernacle program features children and student participants for evening services and a 3 pm donation drive for orphans and the poor.
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Appleton Church
Macon
Threatened 100000 Barrels Oil Fire At Tampico War News
Dispatched reports from Mexico City say Rebels threaten to ignite one hundred thousand barrels of oil in Tampico unless the gunboat Brave is removed. The plan risks flaming the harbor and city, while officials doubt success. Foreign owners rely on US assurances to protect wells. The drive aims to divert troops to Tuxpam and ease Tampico capture.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Tampico
United States
Tuxpam
Onal
Velasco
Torreon
The Holland Today Dinner Menu and Thanksgiving Data
A Thanksgiving menu dated November 27 1913 lists courses such as Grapefruit Cocktail Consomme Prime Roast Beef Creamed Potatoes Steamed Rice French Peas and Roast Turkey with Dressing. The notice also references real estate profits and a Fair View Heights investment pitch by W J Russell, plus security and defense preparations for foreign residents.
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Fair View Heights
W. J. Russell
Marines Depart Boston to Board Transport Prairie
Two hundred marine personnel including about 215 from Charleston and 85 from Portsmouth navy yards left Boston in full field service uniforms for Philadelphia to board the transport Prairie for Pensacola to await further orders. Capt. Walter L. Hill led the Charleston detachment and Captain Hughes commanded the Portsmouth company.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Charleston
Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yards
Philadelphia
Pensacola
Walter L. Hill
Hughes
US troops mobilize to guard El Paso amid Mexican upheaval
The War Department orders the Twentieth Infantry to El Paso from Fort Douglas to safeguard the border city. Brigadier General Hugh Scott and a cavalry squadron join, with a Fifth Artillery battery. Red Cross requests enable wounded crossing. Carranza’s faction nears northern control. possible move toward a provisional government and Hermosillo capital.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fletcher
Tuxpam
Vera Cruz
Rhode Island
John Lind
United States
War Department
el Paso
Twentieth Infantry
Fort Douglas
Utah
Fifth Artillery
Hugh I. Scott
Twelfth Cavalry
New Mexico
Red Cross Society
Juarez
Carranza
Mexico
Hermosillo
Sale of Scott property spurs Athens growth surge
The Georgia Development Company auction of the Scott property marks a milestone in Athens size and progress. Since two years ago the area has seen over 50 new residences ranging from 2500 to 18000 dollars, with improvements and safeguards promised to keep the neighborhood desirable, suggesting further development and potential doubled returns in two to three years.
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Scott
Georgia Development Company
Athens
Iran
Scott Tract
Closed Today Thanksgiving Hours At McGregor Co Store
Thanksgiving day closure announced for the McGregor Co store. The shop will operate until eleven this evening and deliveries depart by ten o'clock. Mentioned items include celery cranberries and quarts of cranberry juice for 25 cents.
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The
McGregor Co
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Interstate Commerce Com
New Court House
Standard Pressing Co
Adele Mendel
Emmanuel Church
Prince Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
Baptist Tabernacle
R. E. ‘Neighbour
Berian
Tamico City
the Holland Today
Florida
Texas
Vion
Nion Cafe
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