Athens Becomes Headquarters for G C N and Seaboard Officials
The Georgia Carolina and Northern Railway and the Seaboard Air Line relocate key Atlanta Division officers to Athens Ga with headquarters in the Carleton building. Officers include President R F Hoke, Secretary Treasurer A L Hull Chin, Engineer Majemple, Superintendent T W Whisnant, Division Freight and Passenger Agent H W B Glover, and Auditor J G Williams.
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Athens
Georgia, Carolina & Northern Railway Company
Atlanta
Seaboard Air Line
John C. Winder
Kasicn
N. C
Abbeville
T. W. Whisnant
H. W.B. Glover
Freign
J G Williams
GC &N By Co
Rp. C. Winder
Carleton
Oficers
R .F. Hoke
A. L. Hull
Maj. ‘Emple
T. W. Whisnaat
H. W. B. Glover
J.G. Williams
Georgia
Carolina
Northern
Ailens
The Banner Adopts New Engine for Presses
The Banner reports its first issue printed with the new engine, the latest improved make. Arrangements were completed yesterday, gas lighted, and the press began to turn smoothly, marking a notable upgrade in the paper's production.
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Athens
New Firm Takes Charge At Clayton Street Store
W L Henley leaves the grocery trade and R C Latimer with L M Johnson assume control of the Clayton street stand. The pair, noted as top Athens citizens, plan a bustling business with a full stock and strong customer service, wishing success to the new firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. Henley
Messrs
R. C. Latimer
L. M. Johnson
Hill Committee to Escort Governor Hill Arrives in New York
The committee to escort Governor Hill to Atlanta met a New York party on train arrival in Washington. They toured the city and reached New York this morning staying at the Hoffman House. An excursion up the Hudson River was offered and they will visit Baby Cleveland tomorrow to present a diamond ring.
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New York
Baby Cleveland
Governor Hill
Atlanta
Washington
Hoffman House
Hudson River
American Park
Italy
Washixeton
Baron Fava
New Orleans
United States
Italian Chamber of Commerce
Rusk
Whisky sales and cotton prices at local dispensary
The article notes whisky and other drink sales at the dispensary nearing one thousand dollars. It asks what good or harm the establishment has done to the community and questions the fate of nearly fifty bales of cotton. Skiff the Jeweler advertises new holiday goods arriving soon.
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Athens
New York
Northeast
Georgia
Charles W. Baldwin
Iit
Skiff
They Need Money Sinai Colored Church Appeals for Help
The Sinai Colored Baptist Church announces it is in financial distress after work stopped due to $240 debt. Leaders urge both black and white communities to help, pray, and support rebuilding, asking white ministers to visit and provide guidance.
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Sinai Colored Baptist Church
L, Smrra
University of Georgia to Exhibit Phosphate Rocks at Chicago World Fair
Professor White pursues a prestigious display of Georgia phosphate rocks and related materials at the World's Columbian Exposition. General Skiff urges the University to showcase the collection as the best in the country, reflecting Georgia’s resources and future potential at Chicago.
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White
General Skiff
The
Department of Mines and Mining
State of Georgia
Chicago
University of Georgia
Gen. Skiff
Skiff
Empire State of the
South
Pghe
The American’s Loss at Athens Fire
Investigation shows The American building in Athens burned causing at least fifteen thousand dollars in losses and six thousand dollars in damage to the structure. Fire officials deem the blaze of unknown origin, starting under the stairway on the first floor with access only from the third floor, delaying occupancy for weeks. Citizens urged to promote Athens to the world.
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Nashville
Carrell
Dupartznet
Final Adjournment Closes Georgia General Assembly
Atlanta October 15 special report details the Ocala platform battle in the Georgia General Assembly. Reid and Trammell offered substitutes, voting ended with Reid’s 54 to 90 loss while Trammell’s resolution passed 138 to 5 urging congressional support to correct evils cited by the National Farmers Alliance at Ocala. A pension bill for indigent soldiers failed after amendments. A mock session produced light moments, and Speaker Howell received a silver tea service gift amid farewell speeches.
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General Assembly
Atlanta
Trammell
Reid
Clifton
Fleming
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Ocala
House
Ryals
Ed Williams
Price Gilbert
Williams
Mhan
Richmond
Mr. Lumsden
Howell
Payne
Sibley
Messenger Smith
Mr. Howell
Mr Sibley
Whitfield
Committee On
Eet Judiciary
Calvi
Committee On Ten
Democratic Executive Committee maps campaign plan
The North Carolina Democratic executive committee met in a called session to map a campaign plan for next year. It is believed the main issue is whether to endorse the Farmers' Alliance and the sub-treasury. The party will not join the Alliance.
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Barelia
Democratic Executive Committee of
North Carolina
Crematorium Trial of a Friend Ends in Escape
In London Isidore dei Seilano unveils a cremation device and persuades his friend to be the first test subject. The narrator endures a fiery procedure that consumes clothing and flesh in seconds before a knock ends the ordeal and reveals the experimenter later confessing no offer to test on him.
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Athens
University of Aberdeen
Isidore Dei Seilano
Granite City
del Scilano
Marischal College
Dei Leilann
Marseilles
United States
England
Charing Cross
New York
Isidore
London
Harley Street
Dei Seilano
T. LP
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Banner
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Presbyterian Synod of Ee
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Tennessee Alliance
Tennessee
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Bristol
Tenn
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Kan
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Cherokee Commission
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