Bungling Dodger and Olive bill fight grips Athens
The Atlanta Journal and attorney Pat Calhoun rally against a railroad through line aided by the Richmond Terminal and Jay Gould. They argue the Olive bill fights monopoly, while proponents claim through lines boost Georgia traffic and Georgia-Pacific, with Georgia southwesterly routes at stake.
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Cramies Dickens
United States of America
The
Atlanta Journal
Mose Surra
G., C.& N. Railroad
Sind
Sarria
Smirna
Surra
Olive
Hoke Saiu
Oliver Bill
Pat Carnova
Carnors
Carnon
Stem
Athens
Muir
Par Canmoun
Jay Gould
Calhoun
Thes Committee
Terminal Trust
Washington
Mississippi
Gocop
el Paso
Mexico
Ocean
Richmond
Virginia-New York Corporation
Richmond Terminal
Atlanta
St. Louis
Cantioun
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Jay Govup
Georgia
Washington City
California
Jay Govunp
Wall Street
Pat
Richmond“ Terminal
Washinton
Richmoud
Ferminal
Terminal Company
Georgia Pacific
Gorpex
Alabama
Athinta
Georgia Pacific Railroad
General Gordo
Perminal Company
South
Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railroad
Seaboard and Roanoke Company of Virginia
Virginia
N Carolina
Jin
Gorto
Fornre
Seaboard
Roanoke
Georgia, Carolina and Northern
Union
Gover
Texas
Great Southwest
Southwest
Govuto
Norfolk
Mississippi River
Memphis
CarHoun
Pat Calhoun
CaLrnown
Gould
Lige
Parminal
Canmaun
Substitute for the Olive bill sparks constitutional clash
Commentary warns that a published substitute for the Olive bill conflicts with the constitution by forfeiting a corporation charter and transferring asset control to a minority of stockholders. It argues the substitute extends government control by turning railroads over to the Railroad Commission and resembles quasi ownership, risking serious trouble.
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Railroad Commission
The Olive bill sidelined by days of heavy rain
The Olive bill’s progress stalls as incessant rainfall drowns out today’s committee reporting time. Little is heard from supporters or opponents amid weather delays affecting legislative action.
An Able Representative From Gwinnett Named
A Gwinnett official, W. T. Surrugie, is praised as one of the district’s ablest and most influential figures. The letter lauds his conservative leadership, support for agriculture, wartime service, and political rise from Georgia to Texas to Gwinnett, predicting he could become the next congressman from the 9th district.
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W. T. Suirrn
Gwinnett
Surrugie
Surrm
Georgia
Texas
Saar
Gwinnetty County
Smith
Hon
W. T. Smirtcas
Congress of the United States
Mr Van Winkle Withdraws From Bond and Post Office Row
A Northern Mr Van Winkle withdraws from supporting Mgr Lewis the Atlanta postmaster amid claims of appointing incompetent Black staff over White mains. He argues the white candidate outperformed the Black in exams and that civil service reform harms white officials. Lewis defends his actions.
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van Wesxxe
Atlanta
Georgia
South
Vex Winkle
Asianta
van Wintere
Lewis
Kew
Vas
Winkle
Ben
Wet Summer Across Atlantic Coast Deepens Fears of Climate Change
The article notes July and August as record wet months, with rampant rains causing widespread crop damage from the Northeast to Europe. It cites the New York World on uncertain climate trends, compares past cycles, and warns that continued rains threaten crops from Washington to Boston and inland to Ohio.
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Europe
Old World
America
Atlantic
New York
England
Atlantic Coast
Washington
Boston
Ohio
Georgia moves to expand higher education amid Felton bill and road lease debates
As the Felton bill and the lease of the W and A railroad near resolution in Georgia's legislature, Chancellor Bones leads nationwide advocacy for higher education. The state's prospects for advancing universities and colleges appear more hopeful than ever.
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Felton
Georgia
Bones
Higher education duty toward University of Georgia
The text argues for stronger support of higher education, stating the state owes the University of Georgia a stronger role and better equipment. It asserts that well-supported common schools aid universal education, but the University remains the first duty, with teachers and proper supervision linking the two systems.
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University of Georgia
Crop Prospects Across Georgia Improve With Rain
Reports from counties state crop prospects look better this year if rains do not persist. Farmers fear excessive wet periods may hurt cotton by weed growth and uneven sprouting, affecting harvests yet to come.
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Georgia
Sullivan Caged in Mississippi Prison Amid Ovation
In Mississippi a prisoner named Sullivan receives an unexpected ovation as the scene unfolds under Gov. Lowry's watch. The report notes public attention and the governor's reaction to the event.
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Sullivan
Gov. Lowry
Bernhardt Denounced by Missouri Humane Society
The Missouri Humane Society denounces Sarah Bernhardt for an alleged incident where a pet dog was burned to death during a fire scare. Resolutions condemn the act as cruel and shocking, urge a public rejection of the actress, and direct copies be sent to Sarah Bernhardt and the U.S. Humane Society.
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Missouri Bamane
Society For Burning Heroes
Timane Society of Missouri
Elber
Sarah Bernhardt
Todd
Sarah Bernsfmt
Huymane Society of
Missouri
Ssgah Bernhardt
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Advertised as Internal Treatment
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by external application and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy that cleanses blood and mucus surfaces. It touts a physician’s endorsement, proprietary tonics and blood purifiers, and offers testimonials. sold by Druggists in Toledo, priced at one dollar.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Prop
Toledo
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