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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1910

Page

5

Governor Browns message on W and AR terminal

Governor Brown transmitted to the General Assembly a message on purchasing lands near Chattanooga for the Western and Atlantic railroad terminal properties. He cites flood risk, inadequate land width, interference with a public highway, and high embankment costs, outlining radical objections and financial concerns before approving any extraordinary appropriation.

Governor Browns General Assembly Chattanooga Western & Atlantic Georgia Western & Atlantic Railroad Union Boyce Station Tennessee R. A. Anderson M. H. Dooly Watkins Vinson Watkina Pennock Avenue Vinson and Lattimore State of Georgia Western and Atlantic Railroad Watking Thia Great of Georgia Pittsburg St. Louis New Orleans Mississippi Valley Tate Chickamauga Creek Missionary Ridge Furty Evans Tract H. M. Smith

Texas Negro Knocks Jeffries Out In Fifteenth Round

Reno reports a historic bout where Johnson, the black challenger, defeats former champion Jeffries in the 15th round. Johnson dominates with lefts and rights, delivering decisive blows as Jeffries bleeds, leading to a knockout and Johnson claiming the world title amid massive crowds and high purses.

Texas Jeffries Reno Nev Johnson Hovora Vig Black Detay John-T. Sullivan Douglas Erakine Sam Langford Jack Johnson Tex Rickard Tom Sharkey Frank Brady Jack Jeffries Farmer Burns Jordan Tex Rickard John L. Sullivan Bob Fitzsimmons Tim Sullivan Frank Gotch Hugh McIntyre Australia Ketche Prof Harns Harry Foley Stanley Ketchel Jim Corbett Billy Delaney Prof. Barns George Cotton Doc Furey Dave Wells Jim Jeffries Johnson Java Jeff Jef John 4 Jeff Ln Jetf Negroe Jeffs Hend John

Stevens Formally Seeks Reelection to Railroad Commission

C B Stevens of Terrell and Habersham counties announces candidacy for reelection to the railroad commission. He notes a six year term and that he was appointed to serve this term. Opponent is J A Perry of Lawrenceville. The story mentions ongoing street paving and electric car improvements, and Dr G W Johnson of Jeff Davis County hints at Senate presidency if successful. The piece also references a pay raise bill for the supreme court.

C. B. Stevens Terrell Habersham Railroad Commission Railroad Stoner C. B. Staveng Atlanta Railroad Comiléeion Cou Candlery Gray Stevens J. A. Perry LaWrenesville G. W. Johnson Jef Davis County Senate

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