Savannah Case Shifts Focus to Property Valuation
The Savannah case before the Georgia Railroad Commission shifts to valuing physical property rather than franchises or capitalization as the basis for just rates. The commission ruled it would not include donated public franchises in earnings, signaling possible widespread rate reductions as many utilities rely on franchise capital. Audits and expert appraisals are costly, raising questions about funding for future investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
State Railroad Commission
Savannah
The
Commission
Savannah Eelectric Co
Compan Ig
Georgia
Public Service Corporation
Savannah Electric Company
Georgia Railway and Electric Company of Atlanta
Peculiar Westmoreland and Harris Board Mix-up
Atlanta dispatch reports ongoing dispute between Dr H F Harris and Dr Willis F Westmoreland over charges of extravagance neglect and graft. The state board of health repeatedly exonerated Harris while Westmoreland’s resignation and public charges drew Governor Slaton into the feud. The board plans a formal reply as physicians split into rival camps while continuing to defend Harris’s integrity and the board’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
H. F Harris
State Board of Health
Willis F. Westoreland
Harris
Westmoreland
Samuel C. Benedict
Athens
Hoke Smith
Slaton
Georgia
National Board of Trade Opens 42nd Annual Meeting
National Board of Trade begins its forty second annual meeting at the New Willards Hotel in Washington with about one hundred commercial organizations represented. The program covers congress priorities including the corporate problem banking and currency reform creation of a non partisan tariff commission and making the Panama Canal free to American coastwide shipping.
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Wasington
D. C
National Board of Trade
New Willards Hotel
Tarif Commission
Panama Canal
Murder trial opened in DeGraff case on barge killing
In Boston on January 16, William DeGraff faced trial in federal court for the murder of Captain Charles D. Wyman. Wyman was killed while asleep in his bunk aboard the barge Glendower, en route from Philadelphia to Boston last June, with DeGraff identified as the cook by crew statements.
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Boston
Mass
William DeGraff
Higheas
United States District Court
Charles D. Wyman
Glendower
Philadelphia
DeGraff
Second bond election planned for new courthouse
A proposed two hundred thousand dollar bond issue for a county courthouse project including a lot, building, jail and jailer's home will be voted on in early April. Petitions are being prepared and county commissioners are urged to call the election for April 3. Campaign planning and district-wide petition circulation will begin this week to secure strong voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ic Fo
Bow
Bones
Branson Invited to Teach Country Life Course at Columbia
President E C Branson of the State Normal School is invited to lecture for two weeks at Columbia University Teachers College summer school on The Country Life Problem and the School. The event honors Branson, highlights his work on county and state economic studies, and showcases Georgia students compiling county statistics under the Georgia Club.
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Branson
State Normal School
Athens
E C. Branson
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
New York
Normal School
Energent Branson
State Normal
Hranson
Georgia
Columbia Summer School
James M. Robertson
President Agricultural College
Belle Isle
Canada
Walter H. Page
Cook
Maryland
Margaret van Renselaer
Cornell University
Barrows
N. Y
Students of
Georgia Club
Georgia State Normal School
Offe
Western Implement Dealers Convene in Kansas City
The Western Retail Implement and Vehicle Dealers Association opened its annual convention in Kansas City with about a thousand delegates from the trade across a dozen states. The three day meeting will cover industry proceedings and policy discussions.
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Kansas City
Western Retail Implement and Vehicle Dealers’ Association
In Memory of Gen. Corbin Memorial Unveiled in Corbin Hall
A bronze tablet honoring Major General Henry C. Corbin U.S.A. was unveiled at Corbin hall Governor’s Island New York today during ceremonies attended by about forty local civic leaders senators army officers and other officials.
Pittard Banking Company Winterville Records Strong Growth
The Pittard Banking Company of Winterville, less than a year old, shows strong finance with an 8 percent dividend and a surplus of 1,369,923 after declaring profits. Officers include J. T. Pittard as president D. H. Winter as vice president and C. K. Graham as cashier with a board comprising W. H. Morton J. H. Pittard T. L. Johnson D. H. Winter and J. T. Pittard. The January 11 1912 financial statement is noted for public interest.
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Pittard Banking Company
Winterville
J. T. Pittard
D. H. Winter
C. K. Graham
W. H. Morton
J. H. Pittard
T. L. Johnson
Jesse James Wed again in curious license mix up
A garbled notice describes Jesse James marrying Mabel Howard with Daisy Green cited on the license, while another couple names Springer and Green. The official signs include M G for minister and J P for justice, with a new M P combo. The to-be-officiant appears to be a justice of the peace who also preaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeago James
Clarke County
Mabel Howard
Daisy Green
Jesse James
Delsy
Springer
M. P
M. G
J. P
Justice of the Peace
Garden Club Meeting Postponed Due To Weather
The Ladies Garden Club meeting scheduled for this morning is postponed to the first Wednesday in February due to disagreeable weather. It is hoped all members attend the February session.
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Ladies’ Garden Club
Thetr
Leather inquiry begins with manufacturers and tanners
Washington January 16 shoe manufacturers and tanners from various regions testified before the Tariff Board on methods for the leather schedule investigation. The board will also dispatch agents to the field to study the industry and collect statistics to support its conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Varrow
Tarif Board
Taxpayers Urged to File Returns Promptly
Since the Banner notice a few days ago calling taxpayers to file, many citizens have submitted returns. The clerk treasurer has been busy receiving prompt filings, with a reminder that most people can save time by filing now and avoid last minute issues.
New Military Company for Athens City Discussed
There may be organized another military company in this city if plans discussed by several young men progress. Col Tate Wright and Messrs Wier Quin Maine lead the effort alongside the Clarke Rifles, a steady national guard unit. A new company could boost Athens military influence, joining the Georgia cadets and other ranks to potentially muster around a thousand uniforms for state occasions.
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Athens
Col
Tate Wright
Messrs Wier
Quin
Maine
Clarke Rifles
National Guard
Georgia Cadets
Rifles
Mr Q M Hauser Visits Athens with College Friends
Mr Q M Hauser of Fort Valley visits his two sons and friends in Athens. A University of Georgia alumnus, he toured campus memories, recalling classmates like Joseph H Stone. He expressed surprise at Athens growth and called it the most progressive city he has seen in years.
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O. M. Hauser
Fort Valley
University of Georgia
Hauser
Athens
Joseph H. Stone
A Girl’s Wild Midnight Ride Saves Catskills From Fire
A heroines tale of two young girls riding at midnight to warn villagers as a forest fire rages in the Catskills. The story pairs the daring rescue with a nod to Dr Ring’s new cough and lung cure, praised by a Texas reader for relief after family losses. Trial offers and seller guarantees accompany the product pitch.
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Catskills
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Banquet payment and patent medicine ad in New Orleans
An 1842 banquet in New Orleans paid Henry Clay 100 dollars per plate. The ad promotes Dr King s New Life Pills for stomach trouble indigestion and kidney disorders priced 26 cents at W T Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons. The text reflects era marketing and weather imagery.
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Henry Clay
New Orleans
Dr. King
Myer
Easy
Rafe
W. T Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Typewriter bargain offered at twenty five dollars
A well kept Premier No. 2 typewriter recently overhauled and oiled is offered for $25. It promises two or three more years of steady work and suits offices needing a reliable machine. Call at the Sunner office to view with Mr. Brokers handling enquiries.
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Searth
Sunner
Illinois dairymen exhibit cattle at armory
In Mingham J January 16 the exhibit of full bred dairy cattle at the armory is a leading feature of the Illinois state dairymen association annual convention. The event draws dairymen from across the state as the convention opens and runs through Thursday with demonstrations of butter making and testing and several lectures by noted experts on daily topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emingham, J
Armory
Illinois State Dairymen's Association
Retirement of Colonel Woodward and career note
Colonel Charles C. Woodward of the Coast Artillery Corps was placed on the retired list after more than 38 years of service. He came from Maryland and graduated from the West Point academy in 19. The transfer to retired status was approved on the army’s own application.
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Woodward
Washington, D. C
Charles C. Woodward
Coast Artillery Corps
Army
Woodwent
Maryland
West Point Academy
Georgia Cane Syrup Plea to Grow More Crops
R F P Duckworth urges Georgia to diversify beyond cotton and boost local cane syrup production. He argues Georgia cane syrup is superior, could net fifty to one hundred dollars per acre, and would save money spent on syrups imported from outside the state. He urges hotels drummers and the press to promote Georgia cane syrup.
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South
Georgia
R. FP. Duckworth
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Clarke
Chatham
Echole
Clinch
Charlton
United States
Floyd County
Rome
Larban
Ware
Waycross
Richmond
Augusta
Pulton
Wstern Implement Dealers
Geality
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Ex Nomid Le-Man
Mathieson Alkali Works
Sattville
Winterville Bank
New Military Co
Q. M. Hauser
Smith Premier
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