Banner's stance on railroad legislation sparks debate
In Athens Hon. A F Pope argues the Banner opposes measures to forfeit charters and curb railroad monopolies. The piece defends through rates, competition, and the need to void contracts that destroy competition, noting the State Constitution bans such monopolies and favor-based relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.F. Pope
Ogle
Athens
Tae Banner
Chartera
Georgia
Augusta & Savannah
Southwestern
Atlanta
Charlotte Air Line
Tax
Tue Baynes
All Ways
the Central
Richmond& Danville
The
Central
New York
Piedmont Air- Line
Ocean Steamship Company
Piedmont Air-Line
Richmond & Danville
Central Rail Road Company
West Point
Old Dominion Steamship Co
Thhe A. & C
Audantisod
Augusta
Cove
Georgia Railroad
R. Dd
House
Smith Substitute
Smith
State Commission
National
Mission
Senate
George
HA Child
State Railroad Commission
Pope
Commission
Stock fears and faith in Georgia bonds debated
Readers clash over bonds from Central, Georgia, and Southwestern lines held by guardians and widows. The dispute centers on stock declines tied to railroad leases and a proposed Berner bill said to restore confidence. The debate raises questions about progress, religion, and skepticism in modern society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Georgia
Waynesboro
Pshaw
True Citizen
State House
Georgia Pacific
West Point Terminal
Be a Man and Uphold Noble Values in Troubled Times
The piece urges young men to embrace honor, patriotism, and duty as society critiques modern morals. It calls for reformation in Rome and addresses public ethics, railroads, and the need for character building, urging action and integrity across generations.
Electric Fluid Mammoth Project Seeks Athens Plant
A group of Atlanta capitalists plans a ten thousand horsepower electric plant at Barnett Shoals to power all Athens factories. If secured, the system would run on water power, offering cheaper motive power than coal and possibly extend to sixty thousand horsepower for Atlanta. The plans, while not final, show serious intent and could mark a new era of Georgia industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnett Shoals
Atlanta
Athens
Athena
Georgia
Butcher
Brooklyn
New York
John Crawford & Co
Cotton Planters Meet to Decide Seed Sales Control
A Charleston to Sea Island convention investigates whether Cotton Planters will withhold seed sales to influence the world market. Delegates discuss strategies, aiming to curb competition and secure favorable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Sea Island
Curiaco
Georgia
Florida
Carolina
Ea Island
South Carolina
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HE Banner
Oglethorpe County
Georgia Railroad Commission
Georgis
Gorgia
Railroad Commission
Railroad, Commission
Hon. A
Earth
John Temple Graves
Amaid
Rome
Grand Jury
Cornell University
Cornell
Harvard
Savannsh
New York City
Roswell P. Flower
Albany
New York World
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Savannah
Hall
F J Cheney &Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Castoria
Swift
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, Ga
Hauser
Palmer & Kunnebrrew
M. Liauser
Ouly
Smith . Wesson
To & Wesson
Springfield
Barber’s
Itc
Sledge
Layton. Draggut & Pharmacists
John L. Arnold, JR
Waly
Sohn L. Alnold
Broad ST
Athens, GA
Scezcor
Stationery
D. W. McGregor
Ibove
A. Itider Hegerd
Kipling
Kobe A Clarke Iussel
Wil
Gubset Bers
B. L. Farjeon
Jaber King
Tas
Westy
Yor Weieity
Athens Publishing
Ana
B.M
R. L. Moss & Co
Clayton Street
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