Plan for a regional canal linking Atlantic and Mississippi rivers
The article outlines a proposed canal to connect the Atlantic with the Mississippi system. It would join the Tennessee and Coosa at Gadsden Alabama, run to Rome, then to Cartersville and Atlanta, toward Macon and the Ocmulgee, or divert east toward the Oconee via Athens. The Athens Chamber of Commerce will study the plan to secure the canal for Athens if built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Ocean
Mississippi River
Tennessee River
Coosa
Gadsden
Ala
Rome
Cartersville
Atlanta
Macon
Ocmulgee
Sunee
Athens
Oconee
Chamber of Commerce
Comer Issues Ultimatum To Alabama Railroads
Gov B B Comer warns Alabama railroads to adopt the new rates by October 7 or an extra session will be called. He cites earlier August 21 statements and notes Georgia Arkansas railroads already comply with 2 cent passenger rates.
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Alabama Lines
Birmingham
Ala
B. B. Comer
Alabama
Louisville and Nashville
Nashville
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Central of Georgia
Georgia
Arkansas
Price des in Dahlonega widow dies in Atlanta
Mrs W P Price of Dahlonega Ga died early today at her daughter Mrs John Wests home 110 Irwin Street Atlanta She was 70 and suffered a long illness ending in weakness Survivors include her husband Colonel William P Price of Dahlonega and children Mrs Walter S Wilson Mrs Wm A Charters Mrs B A Craig Mrs John West and W P Price Jr of Atlanta Captain Frederick S L Price of the Eighth United States Infantry now at Manila Philippines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
W. P. Price
Dahlonega
John West
Irwin Street
William P. Price
Walter 8. Wilson
Savannah
Wm. A. Charters
B. A .Craig
W. P. Price, Jr
Frederick 8. L. Price
Eighth United States Infantry
Manila
Philippine Islands
Advertising Claim for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
A vintage advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as improving mood and bodily health. It promises a pleasant purgative effect and overall well being, with a 25 cent price and free samples at listed druggists including H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren and Orr Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Prien
H. R. Palmer ‘& Sons
Warren
Roosevelt first president to visit St Louis by river since before the war
President Theodore Roosevelt arrived in St Louis by steamboat and departed the same way on the Mississippi from Keokuk. Inland Waterways Commission members accompanied him. The riverfront buzzed with flags bunting and crowds as governors, congressmen and business leaders gathered. After a luncheon at the Jefferson hotel the party reembarked, with several riverboats expected to follow to Cairo tomorrow morning.
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St. Louis
Mound City
Theodore Roosevelt
Mississippi
Keokuk
Louis
Inland Waterways Commission
Evansvill
Cairo
Alton
Kansas City
Waterways Commission
Locust Street
Congress
City of
Business Men’s League
Jal Alal
Washington Avenue
Twelfth Street
Pine Street
Grand Avenue
Lindell Boulevard
Roosevelt
el Jefferson Hotel
Cavers
Devoe Paint Endures In Florida Climate
A letter from Athens Ga to E P Fears extols Devoe paint as the longest wearing in Florida. D G Smith of Madison Fla recalls painting his mother's house 11 years ago and notes it still looks better than nearby homes painted 3 to 4 years ago. The letter argues Devoe uses fewer gallons and offers favorable first cost ratios, praising long-lasting results.
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Florida
Devoe
D G Smith
Madison
Fla
Smith
PW Devoe
Talmage Hardware Co
Robbed Circus Visitor From Center Ga
Robbed man from Center Georgia visits the city to see a circus. While paying for a ticket his pocket book with ninety four dollars in greenbacks was stolen by a pickpocket in the crowded crowd. Despite efforts no suspect was identified and likely not apprehended.
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J. W. Robertson
Center
Bo One
Mr. Robertson
Lyceum Course for Town Entertainment Seeks Advance Tickets
Young Men's Christian Association offers a six attraction Lyceum course with twenty six performers. A season ticket for all six shows costs two dollars and fifty cents with reserved seats. Advance sales target is two hundred ten tickets to secure the program. Tickets available for seventy two cents after opening. Call Miss Forbes or Langton to place seat orders before Friday night.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Messie
Forbes
Langton
Association
Funeral of Mr Bus Witcher in Crawford Georgia
The funeral for Mr. Bus Witcher was held in Crawford Georgia yesterday. He died in Mobile Monday morning. Athens friends attended the service which featured hymns and a prayer by Dr W H Young pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city.
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Crawford
Ga Witcher
Mobile
Athens
W. H. Young
First Baptist Church
This
Ety
Mrs Susie Reaves Returns Home After Illness
Mrs Susie Reaves, long ill in Atlanta at St Josephs Infirmary and a relative's home, has returned to the city and is now staying with her sister Mrs John A Vance on Prince avenue. She remains desperately ill under care.
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Susie Reaves
Atlanta
St. Joseph's Infirmary
John A. Vance
Prince Avenue
Reaves
Desperately III
Prof. Hugh N. Starnes Visits Athens Friends
Prof. Hugh N. Starnes, formerly University faculty and now a horticulturist at the Griffin state experiment station, passed through Athens yesterday after a trip to Jamestown. He was greeted by many friends who were glad to see him.
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Hugh N. Starnes
State Experiment Station
Griffin
Jamestown
Athens
Prof. Starnes
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Offer Relief
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills relieve backache weak kidneys and inflammation of the bladder. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Municipal League and American Civic Association Meet in Providence
Philadelphia October 2 news notes the National Municipal League and American Civic Association set November 17 19 in Providence Rhode Island for their thirteenth annual convention. Attendees include leaders from New York Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco and numerous chambers of commerce and civic groups. Bonaparte presides. McFarland leads sessions on a more beautiful America. Woodruff is secretary. agenda covers reform governance and municipal finance with many regional and national delegates.
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Philadelphia
National Municipal League
American Civic Association
Providence
Clinton Rogers Woodruff
Movement For Good
Charles J. Bonaparte
League
J. Horace McFarland
Starrisburg
American Civile Association
America
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
City Club
People's Institute
Citizens’ Union
Municipal Art Society
The
Committee of Seventy
Civil Club
Pennsylvania Civil Service Reforms Association
Chicago
Municipal Voters’ League
Citizens’ Association
San Francisco
Merchants’ Association
Eugene E. Schmitz
Ross ‘Abe” Ruef
Chambers of Commerce
Astoria
Boston
Buffalo
Fresno
Key West
Los Angeles
Pittsburg
Seattle
Spokane
Syracuse
Brooklyn League
Butte Business Men's Association
Canadian Manufacurers Association
Cincinnati Taxpayarg* Association
Dallas Commercial Club
Dayton Board of Trade
Jacksonville Board of Trade
Jersey City Board of Trade
Indianapolis Board of Trade
Boards of Trade
Little Rock
Louisville
Oakland
Pasadena
Reading
Saginaw
Scranton
Washington
Wilmington
Commercial Clubs
St. Paul
Minn
New Albany
Ind
Newton
Kansas
Municipal League
Horace E. Deming
E. M. Hartwell
Episcopalians Open Triennial Church Council in Richmond
In Richmond Virginia the triennial council of the Protestant Episcopal Church opened with a grand service at Holy Trinity Church attended by leading clergy laity and financiers. The gathering featured Bishop Tuttle of Missouri as presiding officer and J Pierpoint Morgan as prominent lay representative, with international church figures from London and St Albans in attendance to mark the 300th anniversary of the American church's founding. The London bishop will present a Bible to Bruton Church, a gift from the King, to be displayed on a lectern symbolizing Internationalism and funded by President Roosevelt.
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Richmond
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
Holy Trinity Church
Virginia
House of Deputies
Council
Tuttle
Min ‘Sourt
J. Pierpoint Morgan
New York
F. W. Ingram
London
Edgar Jacob
St. Albans
Church of England
Episcopal Church
America
Bruton Church
King
Ex Sheriff Harvey Brown Targeted by Dynamite Attack
October night in Baker City Oregon an attempt was made to kill former Sheriff Harvey K Brown by a dynamite bomb at his home. He survived but is severely injured with loss of a leg and arm and internal injuries. A blast shattered windows and fence posts as neighbors heard five men flee. Brown had fought gambling and saloon crime, and the motive remains unknown. Mrs Brown is prostrated and the town seeks clues while authorities pursue suspects.
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Baker City
Oregon
Harvey K. Brown
Brown
Frank Steunenburg
Caldwell
Idaho
Mr. Brown
Bheryf Brown
Itla
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Gomer
Ralroads
Cadell
Earl Shamburg
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
WP. Price
Oarlonea
ST. Loui
Lis
E. P. Fears
Athens, Ga
W. Robertson
Lyceum
MR. Bus Witcher
Crawford Georgia
North Georgia
National Municipal
iLeague
American Civic
Bona
Parte
Crales Richardson
Thomas N. Fstrong
Portland
H. Dickson Burns
New Orleans
Albert Bushnell Hart
Cambridge
George Burnham, Jr
Harrisburg
George Foster Peabody
Franklin MacVeagh
James D. Phelan
San Prancisco
William B. Howland
Episcopalians
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