Fight for Lower Coal Rates Raises $400 in Ten Minutes
A noon meeting took decisive business like action to lower coal rates, raising $400 in ten minutes as attorneys were employed to pursue the case.
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
1
Athens Chamber Puts Coal Rates Before Interstate Commission
The Athens Chamber of Commerce held a noon meeting at city hall to back a coalition against current coal freight rates. A special committee led by W. H. Shelton argued the rates are unjust and urged a forty to fifty cent reduction per ton. Attorneys Fortson and Nix will present the case before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington on February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Shelton
Dorsey
Harry Hodgson
Mesars
W. H. Shelton
B. J. Bondurant
J. H. Doster
C. B. Cristth
Erwin
Messrs
B. E. Fortson
H. A. Nix
Wimbish & Ellis
Atlanta
Interstate Commerce Commssion
Washington
A. C. Erwin
C. D. Heidler
A. W. Brooks
B. E. Forteon
D. G. Anderson
C. D. Flanigen
A. G. Dudley
A. M. Dobbs
Aaron Cohen
J. C. Jackson
A. C. Turner
J. Z. Hoke
L. C. Smith
W. F. Dosey
M. J. Abney
H. L. Shelton
H.C. Andeson
Mr. Hardy
F. B. Hinton
M. L. Mann
Mathews Proposes Extended City Limits For Athens
Councilman Vincent Mathews introduces a resolution to extend Athens city limits by half a mile beyond the current one mile and a half radius from the University chapel. The plan aims to include State Normal School property and nearby mills, possibly adding over one and a half million dollars in new property tax base. The measure, unanimously adopted, authorizes the city attorney to draft a charter amendment to formalize the expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Athens
Vincent Mathews
City of
Athens
Oconee
University of Georgia
State Normal School
Southern Manufacturing Company
Mathews
Getting Together Upon Anti-Trust Legislation Progress
In Washington today senior members of the interstate commerce committee confer with President Wilson on anti-trust legislation. Progressive leaders explain their views to house committees as Republicans pledge support. A complete revision of the bill is planned for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Committee
Wilson
House
Students Rally for King Gustave in Stockholm Crisis
Three thousand students march to the royal palace in Stockholm to pledge loyalty to King Gustave amid constitutionalist crises following the king's address to farmers demanding more armament. Baron DuGere remains unable to form a cabinet after the resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Stockholm
Royal Palace
Gustave
Baron DuGere
Rebel siege shells Esmeraldas in Ecuador clash
Three thousand federals with field artillery and five gunboats bombarded Esmeraldas, capital of Esmeraldas province, held by rebels under Col. Carlos Concha. Shells set the town afire and significant damage is reported. Outcome unclear. foreigners feared as rebels remained. No American interests or battleships south of Ecuador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Guayaquil
Equador
Esmeraldas
Carlos Concha
Ecuador
Senate Immigration Debate Proceeds With Literacy Test Note
Washington editors report the Senate immigration committee continues its hearings on the dimmett bill despite Democratic opposition to migration legislation. President Wilson’s position on the literacy test remains unpublished, though senators are aware of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Atts Ste Sion
Senate Immigration Committee
Wilson
Potomac Crew Trek Two Miles for Provisions in Ice
Bonnebay Newfoundland February 11 The American naval tug Potomac which arrived to rescue two American fishing vessels is trapped in bay ice. Officers and crew made a two mile trek over the ice from the ship to port to secure more provisions. All are safe and the fishing vessels are believed safe as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bonnebay
Newfoundland
Potomac
Final Action on Alaska Railroad Bill
Washington reports final action possible tonight on the Alaska railroad bill. The House, after Senate passage, considers an amendment by Representative Mann of Illinois allowing the president to lease or operate the road. The measure remains under active debate as the session progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prospect
Senate
Mann
Amnels
United States Orders Seneca to Patrol North Atlantic Iceberg Route
Following an international safety conference in London, the revenue cutter Seneca is assigned to patrol the North Atlantic iceberg region. The cost will be shared by the nations whose ships traverse the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
United States
Seneca
North Atlantic
Progressives in Lincoln Declare No Unity With Republicans
Lincoln Nebraska February 11 progressives announce they never united with Republicans with national committeeman Madill McCormick and other prominent figures present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Madill McCormick
National Commuitteeman
Clearing House Between Business World and Congress
Secretary Wilson and other speakers addressed a Washington audience yesterday outlining the relations of his department to business. The discussion centered on creating a big clearing house connecting the business world and Congress to speed ideas and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Jose Ideas
Actons
Congress
Senate Passes Measure On Direct Election In Noncompliant States
Washington feb 11 without a roll call the senate passed a bill providing a temporary method for nominating and electing US senators in states that have not enacted the seventeenth amendment. The law applies only to states lacking their own election machinery and defers to state officers when a state has no such law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
United States
King and Queen Attend Dinner at Dudley House
London, Feb 11. The king and queen were guests at a dinner hosted by Mrs. John Hubert Ward at Dudley House. Mrs. Ward, formerly Miss Jean Reid, daughter of a former American ambassador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
King
John Hubert Ward
Dudley House
Ward
Jean Reid
Regulation No 33 issued to clarify income tax law
Washington officials release a ninety page booklet named Regulation No 33 to guide collectors and taxpayers on the income tax law. It details computations, exemptions, penalties, and corporation tax changes, with rules for returns, penalties, and public records. It notes partnerships, estates, and withholding provisions, plus access limits for state and federal officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Pension funds released for veterans as delays end
Half of the pension money is now ready for the old veterans and the other half will be forthcoming. They had to wait a few days longer this year, but the state has done its best to make the payment promptly.
Veterans Plan Spring Reunion in Jacksonville
Veterans will gather in Jacksonville this spring for a reunion to house them, avoiding tents on damp ground for the Grey War warriors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Jacksonville ready for Confederate Veterans reunion parade
Jacksonville officials unveil plans for the fourth annual United Confederate Veterans Association reunion from April 29 to May 1. Veterans will ride in carriages and autos rather than march, with accommodations in hotels, boarding houses, and private homes to ensure comfortable care. General Bennett H. Young approves the Jacksonville program as a precedent for honoring aging veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
United Confederate Veterans’ Association
Foot
Gettysburg
Chickamauga
Bennett H. Young
Young
Louisville
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Macon
South
Texas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Jacksonvile
Peruna praised by readers as a life saver for women
Letters from readers tout Peruna and Peruna Tablets as cures for systemic catarrh and general malaise. A Mrs. Sarah Frye of Asbury Park says she regained health, does her own work, and feels well again after taking Peruin. A man recounts illness from life to better health and weight gain after Peruna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perun
Manalin
Sarah Frye
Sylvan Ave
Asbury Park
N. J
Dr John White to speak at Y W C A auditorium in Athens
Dr John White an Athens speaker will travel from Atlanta next Monday to address Sidney Lanier at the YWCA auditorium at 6 30 pm The noted orator author and literary critic is praised as a worthy speaker for the subject The piece also extols Athens farmer wealth and notes preparations for a large Jacksonville Confederate reunion with high hotel capacity and rail plans for a potential 150 000 attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John BE. White
Athens
Atlanta
Sidney Lanier
White
Georgia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. W. Shelton
Shackelford Realty Co
Greater
Sweden
J. H. Dosler
A. C. Irwin L. C. Smith
Bludwine Co
Tee Ane
M. P. O'Callaghan
Atlantic Ice and Coal Corp
Hodgson Cotton Co
Athens Gas, Light & Fuel Co
W. T. Forbes
Wee
J. Bondurant Co
Sete
C. H. Arnold
Southern Refining Co
Tee
Athens Railway & Electric Co
C. D .Flanigen
W. F. Dorsey
Weer
H. P
Atlantic
Progressives
Business World
National Chamber Commerce
Promis
Yaterday
Mrs. Ward
Jong
Floridas
E. T. Gaddis
DR. Jown E. White
Patere
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