Williamson Letter on Georgia Railroads and Monopolies
J D Williamson defends a proposed Rome and Columbus line and fears consolidation under Central Railroad control. He argues against monopoly by the Richmond and West Point Terminal, cites legislation, and urges Georgia to uphold anti monopoly provisions to foster competition and state prosperity. The letter discusses negotiations with General Alexander and past attempts to lease or consolidate lines and the need for fair, open competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexande Wall Betrond
Caturda
Jean Nave
Dail
Toxlay
Montgomery
Carrollton
John HH. Jan
Georgia den
J. W. Johnson
Georgia Pacific
W. G. Raoul Veilentot
Central Railroad
Varanangeden
Ventlemen
Alexander
Paul
Cen- Faidreol and Banking Company
Vneral Mesander
Val Tease
Cale
Danville
Virginia
Georgia
Ray Railroad
Wutral Railroad
Alexany
Savannah
Central Rail WA
Ny IB Hollins
Chumberal
Svannah
Troffins
New York
Wiens
Mar. Hollins
Jeita Railroad and Banking Company
Salbnet
Vbnd
Hollins
Eternul Europe
Rome and Swallton Construction Company
AE Imou Gt
Hexander
Aing Way
Centviiront and Banking Company
SUS
Jease
Crogan
Chattanooga, i and Columbus Railroad Company
Harnowledge
Chattacona, Rome
Reavens
Gener- Neese
Istiane
Alcom
Iin
Ldid
Ttt
Lexander
General Assembly
U Agam
Encow
Aessog
Eni
Pola
Eae
Bus
P Thanation
Richmond
West Point
Georgia Railroad Commission
Georgian Railroad Commission
State of
Georgia Rtailroad
Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line
Macon and Brunswick
Atheta and
Cincinnati and Georgia Railroad
Georgia Pacific Railroad
Richmond and West Point Terminal Company
J. D. Williamson
South
Alexander's Reply Addresses Williamson Rail Line Talks
Atlanta editor letters discuss Williamson offer to control a railroad and a plan to connect with the Georgia Central. Alexander clarifies negotiations with Hollins, notes discrepancies in per mile bond figures, and cites an alleged New York intermediary Alfred Sully. He preserves a contract copy and asserts signatures are genuine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
J. AD. Williamson
Georgia Central
Central
Chattanooga, Rome and
Carrollton
Williamson
Alexander
the Central
Hollins
New York
Mr. Williamson
Alfred Sully
Sully
Georgia
Apie
Ie Lifsreemaader Eeouay
Railroad deal outlines Rome and Carrollton project
A long contract details the Rome and Carrollton Railroad’s line from Carrollton to Chattanooga with sixty pound rails and standard gauge, including depots, water tanks, and freight rights. It sets bond structures, guarantees, and ownership to secure Central Railroad and Banking Company of Georgia control, plus traffic guarantees and cost-sharing terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome and
Carrollton
Central Railroad and Banking Company of Georgia
Rome
Cedartown
Carrolltow
Central
Rome Railroad Company
Roan [Ron Company
Chattanooga
Roan Iron Company
R.& AC
Savannah
Atlanta
United States
Europe
Carrollton Company
Carrolton
Central Railroad Company
Carrellton
Carroliton
W. B. Parson
Lyons Denies in Washington Post Office Row
In a front page interview Clarkson cites Lyons arguing over a four year term and a race related staffing issue. Lyons counters that Clarkson’s statements are untrue detailing how General Lewis selected Penny the negro and how he refused to stay in the office with him. The ex-superintendent says he would not have remained in the office with the man and explains the staffing constraints and his lack of request for a job or favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ArtLanta
Lyons
Democratic Post Offie Registry Department
Washington
Clarkson
Lewis
Penny
Wilson
Local man shoots wife then kills himself in quarrel
Special to The Banner reports in Louisville Kentucky at two o clock this morning Adam Beatell who lives near the city limits seven teenth street during a violent quarrel with his wife made a determined attempt to kill her firing several shots at her and wounding her in the leg He then killed himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovuisville
Adam Beautel
Seventeenth Street
Gov Beaver Faults Delays In Johnstown Relief Funds
Gov. Beaver defends Johnstown relief disbursement, says delays stem from applicants not filing for aid promptly and from lingering indifference. He notes blanks must be filled before payments, discusses potential time limits, and cites fraud risks. Also reports two bodies found daily as cleanup continues, with Evan Hughes and Miss Bertha Stryar identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Beaver
Hanersburg
Johnstown
Beaver
Flood Commission
Kreamer
New York
Evan Hughes
Bertha Stryar
Reporters fall ill after Brown Sequard elixir test
Special to The Banner Philadelphia August 15 Two reporters subjected themselves to the Brown Sequard elixir at Medico Chirurgical hospital are laid up with high fever head pains and groin pain One man sent for Prof Boening who administered the preparation and the doctor, cautious after the trial, will not administer injections without patient risk acknowledgment Boening said the elixir's effects are not yet understood and no one should undergo treatment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
Philadelphia
Henry G. Boening
Boening
Prof
Kilrain Bailed as Security Bonds Kilrain Free Man
Bartimore Md August 15 Jake Kilrain the well known sport is a free man again after arrest for participation in a Mississippi prize fight on governor Lowerys requisition. Local sporting figures aided his release and he was set at liberty until Thursday next with a $1000 bond. John Rooney a noted sportsman acted as bondsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rooney
Bartimore
Jake Kilrain
Mississippi
Lowery
Liberty
Death in the Elixir Haunts St Louis Scientist Links Bacteria
Dr A B Shaw of St Louis reports that Brown Leonard elixir contains bacteria in a single drop and could spread tuberculosis. He traces the glands to sheep, deems sterilization insufficient, and urges doctors and laity avoid use until all equipment and water are bacterially tested. He cites rules for safe handling and cautions widespread inoculation risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
St. Louis
A. B. Shaw
Shaw
Jaybirds and Woodpeckers Feud Turns Deadly in Texas
In Richmond Texas on August 17 a feud between the Jaybirds and Woodpeckers escalated to a bloody shootout. Judge J W Parker opened fire on Volney Gibson and Grief Gibson. Parker was wounded and fled toward the courthouse joined by officers. A general fight followed yielding the deaths of J W Blakely and Sheriff Marvey. Wounded were H H Frost Volney Gibson William Andrews and Texas ranger M Schmidt. A little negro girl was killed by a stray bullet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
Richmond
Texas
Jaybirds
Woodpeckers
J W Parker
Volney
Grief Gibson
Gibson
Parker
Court House
J W Blakely
Marvey
H. H. Frost
Volney Gibson
William Andrews
Andrews
M Schmidt
General J C Brown Dead at Red Boiling Springs
Gen John C Brown ex governor of Tennessee and former railroad executive died this morning at Red Boiling Springs Macon county of stomach hemorrhage. He had been in ill health for some time and went to the springs a week ago. He was sixty two and survived by a wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Boiling Springs
Nashville
Tenn
John C. Brown
Tennessee
The
Texas, Pacific Railroad
Tennessee Coal, Ironan Railroad Company
Macon County
General Brown
British Jealousy of France Rears Quebec Tension
A special dispatch from Ottawa reports Canada’s fear of French ascendancy in Quebec leads Lord Salisbury to urge Britain to bar French warships from anchoring at Quebec harbor. The countermanding of orders for the French squadron bound for Quebec is attributed to this diplomatic sensitivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
New York
Attawa
Quebec
London
Lord Salisbury
Canada
Sullivan Found Guilty in Boston Slugger Case
Purvis Mississippi August 17 Sullivan is sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Fitzpatrick, the referee, pleaded guilty and was fined two hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Purvis Miss
Sullivan
Fitzpatrick
Savannah lottery prize winners draw big sums
Savannah Ga August 15 Thirty thousand dollars of Louisiana lottery money comes here this time. Joe Kinckley deputy jailer and a partner hold two twentieths of the ticket drawing the capital prize. Three months ago Kinckley won five thousand dollars and bought his half of the present winning ticket a few days before the drawing for one dollar from his partner on the streets here.
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Wnat
piliamson-Alexande
Trae
Gy RB. & CG
Cots
Gene Alesander-Thelrees
Cory
MR. Lyons
Johnstown Fund
Kilrain
J. C. Brown
Gilty
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