Contrast Between Useless Reservation and Genuine Conservation
Atlanta readers learn that state railroad commissioners toured Tallulah Falls to assess power development as true conservation versus mere reservation. They cite National Conservation Congress positions urging resource development, noting local criticism but praising Georgia's economic potential and preserved beauty of the gorge.
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Atlanta
State Railroad Commission
Tallulah Falls
National Conservation Congress
National Congress
Strange Funeral Services of the O Harra Clan Annual Rite in Atlanta
Atlanta April 29 The O Harra Irish horse trader clan held its yearly funeral for seven women who died in the past year. Coffins were carried from Church of the Immaculate Conception to Oakland Cemetery in wagons, with lavish caskets and floral tributes. Members disperse to the four corners of North America until next year.
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Atlanta
Clan O
Mamie Nelson
Father Kennedy
Church of
Oakland
Southern Railway to supply individual passenger cups
Washington April 26 arrangements have been made by the Southern Railway to furnish sanitary individual drinking cups to passengers on all trains. A large supply of collapsible paper cups has been ordered and each conductor will carry cups free of charge on request. Notices will be posted in coaches. The move follows government regulations and aims to reduce infection and inconvenience from shared cups across its many trains.
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Washington, D. C
The
Southern Railway
United States
Machine to Stop 15 Million Annual Forgery Loss
Newark April 5 Charles W Howell Jr of this city claims to have developed a device that prevents check forging by making ink permeate paper and create small perforations while preserving appearance. The system also uses special ink to deter imitation and aims to stop crooks who alter amounts or erase payees, protecting banks from a yearly 15 million loss.
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American Hawkers Association
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Howell
Stratford’ Place
J. Howell
United States
New York
Caecin
Through Car Service Planned Between Athens and Tallulah Falls
The Southern Railway and Tallulah Falls Railway will run a through coach from Atlanta to Franklin this summer for Tallulah Falls, Franklin, and nearby points. The through car leaves Atlanta at 6 55 a m arriving Cornelia 10 40 a m and Tallulah Falls 12 10 p m Franklin 2 20 p m returning from Franklin 2 60 p m Tallulah Falls 4 36 p m Cornelia 6 50 p m Atlanta 7 80 p m. An additional through service connects with Southern trains 29 and 46 from Atlanta at noon to Tallulah Falls by 6 07 p m and Franklin by 6 55 p m, with return departures from Franklin at 6 00 a m and Tallulah Falls at 7 44 a m arriving Atlanta 11 15 a m.
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Atlanta
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Tallulah Falls
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Atanta
Southern Railway
Tallulah Falls Railway
Corenlia
Tall
J. L. Meek
Georgia
North Carolina
Southern Fern
At- Tanta
Lab Falls
Sunday School Contest Sparks Atlanta Attendance Surge
Atlanta Sun day School workers report rising enrollments as First Christian and Second Baptist press toward a three week finish. Attendance at First Christian nears 2000 while Second Baptist trails. prize is a big picnic funded by the loser and citywide efforts aim to double overall Sunday school attendance in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
First Christian
Second Baptist
Marlet Norcross
Athens
2Nd Baptist
First “Christian
Gil
Andy
Speakerships and Presidency of the Next Georgia Legislature
Georgia politicians expect settled roles for the next state government with Judge John T. Allen or Randolph Anderson tracking the senate presidency, while W. H. Burwell leads the house speakership race amid strong battles from Hardeman and Sheppard. The two offices likely align with distinct political camps, yet cooperate on key policies.
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Atlanta
Concenaus
Georgia
House
Senate
John T. Allen
Milledgeville
Randolph Anderson
Savannah
Mr. Anderson
Judge Allen
Anderson
W. H. Burwell
Hangook
Hardeman
Jefferson
Sheppard
Sumter
Burwel
Fx Aljwayn
Burwell
Hoke Smith
Joe Brown
Hokesmith
Anderson Fo
Earnes
Ae Smith
Hokr Smith
Nan
Home Coming Day at Oconee Street Church
Oconee street church plans a large home coming day with services led by Prof. Jere M. Pound and E P Clark and speeches by Mrs. C C Jarrell T H Jackson and A B Rowland. Inspiring music accompanies all services and members are urged to attend.
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Oconee Street
Jere. M. Pound
C. C. Jarrell
Messrs
T. H. Jackson
A. 8. Rowland
Oconee Street Church
Georgia counties push featured by Stillmore Metter fight
Special to the Banter reports a Georgia drive to form about six new counties with Stillmore as a site in the Stonewall division and a rival Metter case. Winder also pursues a three-county split as the legislature nears.
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Atlanta
New Georgia
Stonewall
Emanuel and
Tattnall
Stillmore
Georgia
TJ. Kent
R. E. Grafiai
J. R. Warner
W. J. Evans
Metter
Bulloch
Candler
Emanuel
Georgia railCrossing fights loom in coming legislature
Atlanta reporters note that Georgia railroads face major battles over grade crossings this session Costly projects for underpasses may be required with railroads expected to fund most upgrades Proposals spark debate on financial burden and safety measures amid recent crossing incidents and political maneuvering
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Atlanta
Georgia
Lantic
Legislatura
Estedt
Bayh Yal
Walter J.abseen
Sion
Legial
Wuita
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