Georgia governor edits railroad commission lineup
The Georgia governor signs the railroad commission bill and plans to announce appointments soon. J Pope Brown declines, suggesting a Savannah or Atlanta appointee, with Sam D Jones also likely to decline. A B Moore and Judge Cyrus Miller are among others considered as potential members. The commission will meet and organize early next week.
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J. Pope Brown
Brown
Savannah
Atlanta
North Georgia
South Georgia
Pope Brown
Sam D. Jones
Atlanta Stove Works
Jones
Railroad Commission
Inhumane Rent Action Ejects Ill Man in Atlanta
A. R. Lanter, ill with typhoid fever for eleven weeks, was dragged from his Glenwood avenue home by a bailiff after a complaint by W. P. Kelly Co. His furniture was dumped on the curb while he remained in bed. The Associated Charities intervened, stored the belongings, and had Lanter sent to hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Ga
A. R. Lanter
Glenwood Ave
The
Georgia Railroad
W. P. Kelly & Co
Lanler
Associated Charities
Lawler
Chamberlains Salve Praised For Eczema Relief
A wife suffering from eczema found Chamberlains Salve more effective than other doctors remedies tried. It is sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P B C McBoo and Orr Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro. L. P
B.C. McBoo
Orr Drug Co
H.R. Palmer & Sona
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L.P. Canning
B. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Company
Athens, Ga
Brown Warms to Let Governor’s Suspension Stand
Atlanta, August 22 Special. Railroad Commissioner Joseph M Brown plans no court contest against Governor Smith’s suspension and appointment, saying a suit would miss October 15 and the issue may be moot. He will address the public soon and defend his record in a forthcoming statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Ga
New Railroad Commission
J. Pope Brown
Hawkinsville
Smith
Joseph M Brown
G. McLendon
Thomasville
The
Brown
Buble
Supreme Court
Testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy
A reader from Concord Georgia credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after measles, rain exposure, and severe stomach illness. The note praises the remedy and lists local sellers including H R Palmer & Son and Warren J Smith & Bro.
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Chamberlain
Sam H. Gwin
Concord
Money Realized From the Athens Dispensary
The Banner reports on the dispensary started in 1891 after a county election compromise. By January 1 1907 purchases reached 1 080 408 41 dollars, sales 1 489 562 00, expenses 145 004 87, net profits 298 944 65, with profit shares shifting over time between Clarke County and the city. Public funds financed streets and schools, and closing the dispensary will force tax or service cuts.
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Board of Education
Eee
Athens Welcome Home for Miami Lawyer Robert Seymour
Yesterday Robert Seymour of Miami Florida visited Athens recalling his boyhood here and in Madison county. A UGA student he later practiced law in Miami and is now a prosperous figure. He returned from New York en route to Hot Springs Arkansas and enjoyed reconnecting with old friends.
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Mr. Seymour
Athens
Madison County
University of Georgia
Florida
Miamul
Seymour
Avhent
Manson County
Yestray
York
Hot Springs
Ark
Atlante
Governor's Loans Reported to Shore State Revenue
Governor Smith has borrowed 125000 dollars to cover revenue shortfalls. Banks in Atlanta and Macon supplied funds including 50000 from Neal Bank 60000 from Fourth National and 25000 from American National in Macon. Additional 75000 may be obtained for Augusta Savannah and Columbus if local banks lend at 2 percent. American National Bank named state depository for Bibb county and Commercial Savings Bank named depository for Jones and Crawford counties.
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Atlanta
Smith
Neal Bank
Fourth National
American National
Macon
Town Inter
Augusta
Savannah
Columbus
American National Bank
Bibb County
Commercial Savings Bank
Jones and
Crawford Counties
City Carnival Committees Seek One Thousand Dollar Fund
City officials met at the mayor’s office to form carnival committees. They plan a brisk canvass starting this morning to raise one thousand dollars quickly with promises of refunds if crowds are large, urging business leaders and citizens to subscribe promptly.
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W. F. Dorsey
Cooper brothers buy controlling stake in Farmers Oil and Guano
A large stock block in Farmers Oil and Guano Co was sold to J C and J W Cooper of Athens. They already own Oconee Refining Co and Eatonton Oil Mill. J W Cooper becomes resident general manager. J C Cooper elected president. The move expands their mill network and refinery sales to Europe. The Sandersville Herald notes local impact and growth.
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Farmers Oil and Guano Company
City
J. C
J. W. Cooper
Athens
Oconee Olam Refinings Company
Georgia
Eatonton
J. C. Cooper
J.W. Cooper
Sanderaville
Sandersville
Markets Seek Fresh Cotton Trade via Chamber Plan
The cotton trade faces market access woes after the Boykin bill. The Atlanta model shows the Chamber of Commerce securing markets and lowering rates for merchants and brokers. President Michael plans to involve telegraph companies to report prices every few minutes during fall trading.
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Chamber For Commerce
Atlanta
Michael
Chamber of Commerce
GUNNING WAYS TO EVADE LAW
Atlanta Aug 22 Special reports outline schemes to bypass the state prohibition law. Express agents received a Richmond Virginia liquor firm letter offering to act as agents for sales after prohibition. The letter promises a bonus of one dollar for each person who uses liquor ordered, payable on first order receipt.
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Atlanta
Richmond
Governor grants 30 day reprieve for Charley Brown death row
Charley Brown of Crisp county Georgia narrowly escapes execution after Governor Smith grants thirty days respite based on newly discovered evidence. Attorneys J T Jeter and O T Gower petitioned while a prison commission reviews the case and investigates the new factors. A Western Union message to Connelley is arranged to deliver the news in time.
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Atlanta
Charley Brown
Crisp County
Smith
Brown
J. T. Jeter
0. T. Gower
Western Union
Peruna credited with curing long-term dyspepsia in reader letter
Mrs. Mittie Huffaker of Columbia Tennessee writes she suffered for years with severe dyspepsia and, after trying several doctors, was confined to bed. Her husband bought Peruna, and after several bottles she was cured. She urges others to obtain Peruna and notes prices of one bottle or six bottles prepaid to The Peruna Drug Mfg Co in Columbus Ohio.
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Mittie Huffaker
BR. i. Noy
Columbia
Tenn
Hushend
Perna
Peruna
Aix
Peruna Drug Mfg. Co
Columbus
Ohio
Bid to sue International Harvester for monopoly next week
Chicago August 2 The government plans to file against the International Harvester Company accusing it of monopoly in restraint of trade. Authorities say the trust controls about seventy percent of U S output of reapers mowers and other farm implements and uses price fixing to crush independent makers. The case seeks to enforce the Sherman anti trust act with proceedings expected in the city.
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Chicago
International Harvester Company
Harvester Trust
Agar
Standaell
United States
Department of Justice
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A. B. Moore
Gavannah
Ceorss Milyer
Fs Sth
Dr. Shoop
Racine
Wis
H. R. Palmer & Bong
Manus
Capitol
Commission
Wegston
George F. Montgomery
State Capitol
Aviants, Ga
George FP. Montgomery
Rairoad
Clarke County
C. Fince
Bob Seymour
Wgs
Robert Seymour
Miami, Fla
Megoag
Cooper Bros
New York
DeWitt
Dugt
Kennedy
Mrs. Mittle Stoffaker
Hadden
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