Railroads in Georgia Lease Debate Calls for Caution
A Senate and House committee pursuing railroad lease probes must act carefully to avoid punishing innocent companies while addressing alleged wrongs. The Central Georgia Pacific lease is criticized as unlawful, with stock markets reacting to the deal. the remedy urged is to restore control to Central’s officers and block enforcement while preserving constitutional limits.
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South Western
Georgia
Augusta and
Savannah
Augusta & Savannah
Central
Georgia Pacific
Richmond
Alexander
Elegant Corsets and Linens Sale At Dr Bridgmans Store
Special attention to our new Corsets including Dr Bridgmans Electro Magnetic Corset for 100 worth 200 and Best C B Corset at 75 cents worth 125. Also yard goods many patterns priced 2 1 2 cents and remnants 2 1 2 cents. Tissues offer 10 yards for 15 cents and handkerchiefs at several prices. Lace curtains now down to floor price and ready for customers.
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Dr. Bridgman
Congress
Bargain Shoe and Textile Sale Advertisement Listing
An advertisement listing numerous footwear and fabric items with heavy discounts. Ladies and gents oxford ties, pumps, slippers, and lawn tennis shoes note price points. textiles include Swiss lace, check Naiosook, chintz and linen table covers, damask, towels, and parasols. Several items emphasize low cost and broad selection. items priced per pair, yard, or lot.
Georgia’s Craggy Political Maneuvering and Veteran Home Stance
A Georgia political knot unfolds over the Interstate Commerce Commission vacancy with Colonel John T. Glenn urged as a top choice and party balance emphasized. The Atlanta Constitution defends the Georgia Veteran's Home against legislature opposition and calls for unity, citing Grady era pride and state honor. Foster predicts a Pacific storm wave reaching the Atlantic by late August, signaling early winter prep.
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Georgia
Interstate Commerce Commission
General Bragg
Alabama
John T. Glenn
Atlanta
Glenn
Foster
Pacific
Atlantic
Georgia Veterans Home support urged by Athens readers
The piece urges immediate popular fundraising across Georgia to back the Confederate Veterans Home. It cites Athens donations, critiques the legislature for rejecting unconditional state aid, and calls for continued private support to honor veterans. It cites editorials from multiple Georgia papers and notes regional sentiment.
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Georgia
Athens
Grady
Columbus
Confederate Veterans’ Home
Harry Graprs
Barrett summons Watson over alleged letter promise
Washington correspondent Ed Barrett reports in the Constitution that Mr. Watson must produce a letter claimed to promise him a chairmanship. The document dates May 20 1891 from Clark Howell Office Atlanta Georgia and references Thomas E Watson and prior interviews.
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Ed. Barrett
Washington
Atlanta Constitution
Watson
Nly
North
Turper
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Committee of the Senate
Max Joseph
Birodor
August Sy
Polcadot
Sea Island
Gent
Palmetto
Col
John T Glenn
Blount
Turner
Crisp
Alliance
Cr. W. Banner
Georgia Legislature
Tle
Constitution
Banner
Henry
Henry W. Gracy
Georgia Veterans
Georgia Veteran
Washington Star
Tammany
New York
Mills
McMillan
Tracey
Amy
Ansart
Boston Herald
Gray
Madison
Madisonian
Richmond Times
Tomas
West Point ‘Terminal Company
West Point
Wall Street
the Tribune of
Rome
Eorror Marti
People
Kane
The
Marshal Halsted
Brackbrey
Herald
Grorcia
Union
Cauluhoun
Ma. Calhoux
Central Railroad
Baggett
Moe Jon
Ainene
Barrett
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