Virginia rail rate ruling echoed in Georgia minds
Copies of Virginia’s railroad rate opinion reached the Georgia Railroad Commission amid Georgia rate discussions. The Virginia panel found the 2-cent intrastate passenger rate unjust, noting reduced interstate revenue and erratic passenger flows. It urged better rail service while upholding public rights to fair rates and adequate service.
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Atlanta
Commission of Virginia
Georgia Railroad Commission
Georgia
Railroads Commission
Virginia
Washington, D. C
Greensboro
N. C
Alexandria
Danville
South
Virginia Commission
Commonwealth
Capitol graft trial set for Huston and others in Harrisburg
Harrisburg reports Joseph M. Huston, Philadelphia architect of the state capitol, will be tried next week amid a widening scandal over capitol construction and furnishings. Fourteen defendants were named. several have died or collapsed under pressure while others faced conviction and appeals.
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Capitol
Harrisburg
Joseph M. Huston
Philadelphia
State Capitol
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Foley’s Orino Laxative Praised by Oneonta Father
A trial statement from F G Fritts of Oneonta New York says his daughter greatly benefited from Foley’s Orino Laxative. The product is described as mild pleasant and effective for constipation and liver trouble in women and children and as a splendid spring medicine to cleanse the system and improve complexion. Sold by all druggists.
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F. G. Fritts
Oneonta
N. Y
Foley
Gainesville Midland Makes First Returns to Tax Board
The Gainesville Midland railway led Georgia railroads in its 1908 property return to the comptroller general. Valuation is continued at about 335,000 with 5,500 for the franchise. Net earnings reported total 33,569.76 for the year.
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Athens
Davison-Nicholson Company
Ital
Gainesville
Midland
Ulm
Atlanta, Ga