West Point Terminal rail bill eyed in Georgia politics
The Georgia railroad bill, fed by Col A F Pope, aims to regulate contracts with a railroad commission but critics say it masks consolidation. The piece could legalize combining railroads by requiring notice within 30 days, with weak penalties. Debate centers on Col Livingston and Mr Watson plus the West Point Terminal Company case. Public interest grows as legislators weigh true effect on competition and local interests.
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West Point Terminal
House of Representatives
Col
A. F. Pope
Oglethorpe
Colonel Pope
Georgia
Railroad Commission
Georgia Railroad Commission
West Point Terminal Company
Central
Georgia Pacific
Colonel Livingston
Mr. Watson
Richmond
Sound advice on footwear and fabrics sale
Auction catalog style listing offers deals on ginghams at 6c per yard and bleaching at 6 3 4c per yard. It also advertises gent's patent leather slippers at 1.60 per pair, plain leather and velvet slippers 85c, white top lawn tennis shoes 90c, and patest leather ball or congress shoes at 1.25 per pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Dress Goods at Large Discount and Sundry Footwear
Prices for fabrics and accessories listed in a brisk sale: dress goods at 10 to 42 inches, Polcadot Swiss 25 cents, Check Nainsook 4 cents, White Lawn 3 cents, silk canopy top parasols 110 apiece, Gloria Silk Umbrella 59? to 59 cents, boys patent leather Oxfords 75 cents, Ma's patent leather shoes 2, claiming value around 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Bargain Seekers Addressed in Respectful Message
A brief note speaks to bargain seekers with a respectful tone, inviting prudent shopping and fair dealing. The message emphasizes courtesy and consideration for others while pursuing value and savings.
Pension Department Bill Advances In Georgia Legislature
In Atlanta on September 4 special coverage notes a motion to refer the road law bill and its substitutes to a special bipartisan committee, a tabling of an adjournment resolution, creation of the Altamaha judicial circuit including Appling, Coffee, Tatnall, Telfair, Montgomery, Liberty and McIntosh, and introduction of Fleming's pension department bill with a $2000 clerk. Commentary on cotton market prospects follows, with Reaves predicting higher prices if quality is strong, and London bread prices rising as winter prep steps by the Salvation Army expand lodgings and food.
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Atlanta
Reid
Putnam
House
Senate
Erner
Superior Court
Altamaha Circuit
Appling
Coffee
Tatnall
Telfair
Montgomery
Liberty
McIntosh
Fleming
Richmond
London
Salvati
War In Europe Escalates Near Austrian Frontier
A Vienna dispatch reports Russian villages near the Russian Austrian frontier crowded with soldiers. Frontier guards have grown into regiments ready to march into Austria. Observation towers near the frontier and planned forts will support an invasion. Russians build Danube crossing pontoons, some up to 150 feet long, sent to anticipated crossing points.
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London
Vienna
Russias
Austrian Empire
Reni
Danube
Railroad politics and party dynamics in Georgia debate
The text discusses railroad regulation and power dynamics among factions in the state. It mentions the railroad commission as a guardian of railroad interests, critiques Livingston and his alliances, and calls Democrats to organize against third party agitation. It references figures like Tom Watson and reactions to collaboration with West Point Terminal Company. The piece also notes printer job opportunities and local notices about residents moving and offices.
Excursion to Athens Next Wednesday from Clinton
From Clinton South Carolina a big excursion is planned to Athens next Wednesday with residents urged to join. The event aims to provide a group trip to the city for sightseeing and socializing.
Athens to Welcome South Carolina Excursion Next Wednesday
A large SC excursion from Clinton Greenwood and Abbeville is due to reach Athens next Wednesday between ten and eleven oclock crossing the Oconee river bridge. Citizens are urged to host visitors, show them education facilities, factories, streets and parks, and a Monday meeting at the Council chamber is called to organize. The Banner pledges full effort to ensure a cordial reception.
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Athens
Clinton
D. C
South Carolina
Big Oconee River
Speed
Abbeville
Lon O'Farrell
Mr. O'Farrell
Council Chamber
Kretz Joins Athens Cotton Firm For Orr and Hunter
Brooklyn financier Mr George H Kretz has joined Messrs Orr and Hunter of Athens to aid their booming cotton business. He has served as foreign correspondent for the firm, speaks four languages French Spanish German and English, and is skilled in cotton trade matters. His multilingual experience and business judgment are expected to strengthen the Athens operation.
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Juppe
Sam Lumpxix
Crawford Herald
Judge
Sam Lumpkin
Ther
Lexington
Udge
Oglethorpe
George H. Kretz
Brooklyn
Orr & Hunter
Messrs
N. Y
Athens
Kretz
Messra, Orr & Hunter
Mail service on the G C N in Athens urged
Citizens call for a through mail system on the Georgia Carolina Northern line as the new road arrives. Supt Terrell of the railway mail division is urged to study the proposal promptly to provide northern mail facilities to Athens residents.
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Athens
Terrell
Railway
Georgia, Carolina & Northern
Reaves Warehouse Receives Twelve Bales of Cotton
The Reaves Warehouse Company in Athens received twelve bales of cotton from Comer Georgia aboard the Georgia Carolina and Northern line. It marks the first cotton hauled over the new road to Athens and the stock is the nucleus of the company’s 4.11 business. The third Georgia regiment reunion in Covington shifts to Sept 30 and Oct 1 due to date complications. Captain S. D. Mitchell and many others are expected to attend.
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Reaves Warehouse Company
Georgia
Carolina
Northern
Comer
Athens
The Advance in Cotton Prices Boosts Farmer Prospects
The cotton market rose yesterday with prices up about fifteen percent in twenty days. Analysts estimate the year’s crop at 7,750,000 bales and expect prices to range from 8 to 9 cents. January futures in New York jumped from 9.02 to 9 3/4 cents, driven by rain reports suggesting smaller yields. an Atlanta cotton broker notes a probable nine million bale crop.
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R. K. Reaves
Athens
South
Mr. Reaves
New York
Atlanta
John Gilpin Surrenders for Brother-in-Law Murder
John Gilpin, who shot and killed Kilgore near Greensboro, turned himself in at Union Point after Gov. Northen offered a reward. He is held in Greene County awaiting trial, with defense lawyers John Hart and Bal Lewis secured for the case.
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Union Porst
John Gilpin
Kilgore
Greensboro
Northen
Gilpin
Union Point
John Bes Henry Carlton
Greene
John
Hart
Bal Lewis
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Livingston
General Assembly
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Csee
Teg
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Polcadot
Oxford
Tod
Max Joseph
THE
Legislature
Batrriers
Corp
Agresa
Cotone
Atlanta Journal
Con
Calhoun
New Orleans
Jerry Simpson
Washington
North Carolina
Farmer’s Alliance
Tar Heels
Jerry
Tom Watson
Democratic Party
Banneux
Setries Sherxes M. .L. Dunaway
Gainville
Taz Bannen
Jon
Tuee Bannen
Christy A al
Clinton, S. C
Palmetto State
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