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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1909

Page

3

Waterways Urged to Improve Nations Transport System

Senator Fletcher voices push for broad waterway expansion to boost production and prevent monopoly power. He cites court rulings on commerce, convenes Mississippi-to-Atlantic group in Jacksonville and aligns with National Rivers and Harbors Congress to fund a decade long plan.

Duncan A. Fletcher Florida Fletcher Republic Seaboard Panama National Rivers and Harbors Congress

Teddy Ends African Campaign Push

Teddy is preparing to conclude his Africa mission as forces wind down operations. The effort, led by the commander, aims to wrap up logistics and exit smoothly.

Teddy

Beginning of 6000 Roads Georgia Good Roads Congress recalled

A historical note recalls Georgia's first good roads congress held in Atlanta in May 1889. Delegates from nearly every county debated convict labor and road-building, with leaders like Northen and Gordon shaping long term state road policy. The piece reflects on progress and future expectations.

Atlanta Georgia Chamber of Commerce L. F. Livingston Fifth District Congress W. J. Northen John J. Gordon Livingston J. W. Robertson Habersham County W. F. Eve Augusta Richmond County H. P. Smart Savannah M. R. Mallette Thomasville J. C. Ellington Oglethorpe W. J. Week Talbotton Co. T. Zachry McDonough R. A. Nisbet Macon John O. Waddell Cedartown J. G. Gibson Lexington Clarkesville

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