Demurrage Hearing Highlights Reciprocal Duty Debate
At a railroad commission hearing Rock Comfort Lumber vs Central of Georgia on a $78 demurrage claim, Chairman McLendon cites Mississippi Supreme Court precedent and widespread support for reciprocal demurrage. He notes multiple state rulings, urging fair enforcement to prevent idle cars and fuel shortages, and mentions concurrent transit demurrage opinions in North Carolina, Arkansas, and federal questions ongoing in the U.S. Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
Rock Comfort Lumber Company
Ames
Central of Georgia Railway Company
McLendon
United States
Supreme Court of Miesisaip
Mississippi
Horna
Furth
Georgia
Supreme Court of
Court of Appeals
Kanena
Supreme Court
North Carolina Supreme Court
Arkansas
Supreme Court of the United Staier
Restoration of Jackson Motto Urged for Monument
Memphis officials plan to restore Andrew Jackson’s historic words The Union must be preserved to the Hickory Grove monument in Court Square A contract for the work was let by the park commission The Civil War era slogan was formerly removed after a Confederate action and is to be reinstated in 2004 per local board discussions
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Pat Neck
Memphis
Tennapril
Andrew Jackson
Union
Hickory
Court Square
Jackson
Park Commission
Galoway
L. and N railroad fined after safety car verdicts
In Mobile Alabama on April, the Louisville and Nashville railroad was convicted on four counts of violation of safety appliances and cars and fined 1600 after a verdict covering four major features of the law. The Tam Digbee Valley railroad pleaded guilty to two counts and fined 200. The case marks the first on record where all key law provisions were reviewed together, applying to a single car as well as the entire train even when the car did not partake in interstate traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Loutaville and Nashville Railroad
Tam- Digbee Valley Railroad
Cams
Park Board Plans Master Egg Hunt at Piedmont Park
Tomorrow at 10 30 the park board will meet to arrange the Master egg hunt. A committee will be appointed to oversee details, buy prizes, and collect the eggs. Prizes include donations from leading merchants and the Atlanta Typographical Union. Subscriptions exceed two hundred dollars and will cover expenses. The Call program will appear in Sunday’s Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Park Commissioners
Piedmont Park
Atlanta Typographical Union
Gga
Dan Carry
Park Board
Sewanee Law Department Reorganized for Summer Term
The University of the South at Bonanae Tennessee shifts law department vacations to summer. A bulletin by Dean Lyman Chatkiey outlines a two tier plan: bachelor and master courses over three years, with the master year emphasizing practical courtroom study and simulated trials. Alumni and southern higher education supporters will find the plan noteworthy.
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Bonanae
Tenn
University of the South Ha
Lyman Chatkiey
Yale
Ann Arbor
New York Law School
University of Virginia
The
Inn
Sawance
Georgia
Cordial Welcome for Col Capers in Covington
Colonel Henry D. Capers of Atlanta was warmly received in Covington during a visit to the town’s court. The local paper notes his cordial reception, praising his ability to make friends, and recalls his legal career dating to 1876 with a wish for his continued welcome in Covington.
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Capers
Covington
Henry D. Caparay
Atlanta
Ofbia
Cinvington
Georgia
Match Fim Ci Puck Nineteen Scotch Righballa
A cryptic line questions what is bogis at a golf club and mentions nineteen Scotch Righballa and three fine rickeys in a playful, puzzle like phrasing likely from a humorous or gossip column.
Darktown Justice Aboard The Tree Top Jag Trial
A chaotic courthouse scene in Darktown features Gus Lovick a shoemaker who claims a Chattanooga jag led him to hide in a tree. Recorder and Judge Briles mock and fine him 8.78 for escaping capture and perch danger, as the kept unfolding tale includes chewing gum jags and a surreal chorus of local residents. May Pop, accused of spreading false tales, finally confesses amid theatrical courtroom pressure.
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Gus Lovick
Briles
Broyles
Brilep
Nebber
Chile
Darktown
Ageio
May Pop
Banquet Held at Americus For Trade Board Guests
Two hundred guests including many Indians and distinguished visitors attended the Americus board of trade annual banquet held in Americus Georgia on April 9. Speakers included former Mayor Chappell of Columbus A M Walker of Philadelphia president of the Americas Electric railway John Batjeman secretary of the Georgia Migration association and Ernest Cutts of Savannah with local speakers also present.
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Adies
Americus
Americus Board of Trade
Mayor Chappell
Columbus
A. M. Walker
Philadelphia
Americas Electric Railway
John Batjeman
The
Georgia Immigration Association
Ernest Cutts
Savannah
Breides
Death of Professor Gore at Chapel Hill N C
The university community learns of the death of Professor Joshua Walker Gore dean of the school of applied sciences at UNC. He died in a Baltimore hospital after health decline requiring treatment. Born 1862 in Frederick County Virginia he joined UNC in 1902 and remained active there.
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Frederick County
Virginia
Patchogue
Harriman to gain Erie control with major improvements
New York reports H Harriman will take control of the Erie railroad after providing 35.8 million to pay maturing notes. Associates plan to invest 30 to 46 million in terminals, aging stock and rolling stock to modernize the line as a continental gateway with Harriman also taking nine million of new six percent notes to fund immediate needs.
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Mere Withiego
New York
O H. Harriman
Wall Street
Erie Road
Harrimson
Tong
Harriman
Control Of River Rates By Alabama Road Commission
Montgomery April 9. The Alabama Road Commission resumed control over river freight rates despite protests. Merchants along the Alabama and Tombigbee rivers fought the order, arguing it oversteps power and harms competition. The commission acted under a recent statute and plans to test the law in court.
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Alabroad Commission
Montgomery
Als
Alabama Raui- Toad Commission
Alabama
Tombighes
Thee
Eta
Find health in the pack age with the Red Seal
A man praises Postum as a healthier alternative to coffee, noting it is made from wholesome wheat and can benefit nervous systems. He encourages others to discover the health benefits hinted by the Red Seal slogan There’s a Reason.
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Stein-Bloch
Stein Bloch
Weather Forecast Partial Cloudiness Advancing Low System
The advance of the low area over the region brings partly cloudy skies with rain in some areas as the system drifts northeastward. Temperatures remain mild with changing winds and scattered showers possible through the period.
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Ha Eaat
Weather Curiosities and Rain Predictions In The Southwest
The text describes irregular rain patterns with forecasts failing to materialize in the afternoon. It notes a weekly cycle to rain and humorous anecdotes about duck protection and weather forecasters. Mentions Col. Frank Harashin with rain gear and Alanis’s seller, plus a sultry temperature remark.
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Alanis
Col
Frank Haraison
Suits for Men in West of England Goods
Advertises made to measure suits at 3600 with claim of high quality and workmanship. Promotes first class suits offered by Matthenw Carroll at 1712 Peachtres, asserting price advantages over higher domestic costs in dollars and pounds.
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West of England
Matthenw’ Carroll
Gordon Cadets Inspected for Artillery Corps at Barnesville
Special inspector Captain Peter C Harris of the U S Army praised Gordon cadets at Barnesville Ga noting their drills discipline and military spirit with an average age around 18. He urged the war department to add two modern field pieces and provide an artillery corps while acknowledging Lt Gad Morgan and the band under Prof Weinholt. The artillery pieces to arrive in about sixty days.
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Am Artillery Corps
Barnesville
Peter C. Harris
Washington, D
Gordon
War Department
Weinholt
Institute
Harris
Liguetenant
Gad Morgan
United States
Gordon Battalion
Artist Earle and Affinity Marry in Italy Return to New York
New York April 9 Mr and Mrs Ferdinand F Earle of Monroe New York returned from Europe where they were married in Italy Mrs Earle formerly Miss Julia Kuttner a social settlement worker When Mr Earle announced last summer his first wife would seek divorce by agreement and he would marry Miss Kuttner neighbors in Monroe reported threats followed by the divorce and his return to secure a legacy owed since his trip to Europe
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Europe
New York
Ferdinand F. Earle
Monres
N. Y
Italy
Earl
Julia Kuttner
Earle
Misa Kuttner
Monroe
France
Earle Im
Europa
Deputy Rescued From Box Car After Abduction Attempt
In Anniston Alabama on April 9 Bud Weat who tried to arrest a Georgia murder suspect was captured and forced into a box car by the felon. Weat escaped and reached Anniston this morning while authorities chased the culprit now said to be Earl Vernon using the Cunningham alias. Sheriff Legranda and Sheriff Higdon mobilized deputies to intercept the suspect. In Abbeville Georgia a separate picnic tragedy killed five year old son of W C Oliver who fell into a mill race and was crushed by the mill wheel during a family gathering.
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Alabama
Anniston
Als
Bud Weat
Lincoln
Will Cunningham
Georgia
Riversole
Weat
West
Wes
Cunningham
Earl Vernon
Sheri Legranda
Wee
Abbeville
Rll
P. A
W. C. Oliver
Bowen
Oliver
Faircloth's Majority Wins Johnson County Seat
In Wrightavids Georgia on April primary day consolidated returns show William Faircloth defeated Dr. W J Flanders for representative from Johnson County by 299 votes. Other results: J C Wiggin 888 as clerk, A B Norris 36 as treasurer, Davis 7H, B M Williams 323 as tax collector, J L Harrison 797 as tax receiver, G A Smith 630 as coroner, C M Carter 624. E P Hutcheson, surveyor, had no opposition.
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Wrightavids
Yeater
William Faircloth
W. J. Flanders
Johnson County
J. C. Wigwine
A. B. Norris
Davis
BM. Williams
J. L. Harrison
G. A. Smith
C. M. Carter
E. P. ‘Hutcheson
Acquittal in Columbus Gambling Case Sparks Debate
In Columbus Georgia on a spring morning, J W Clements coroner of Muscogee county A J Martin and Charles A Bmith and William W Ligon were acquitted of playing and betting after police raided Coroner Clements room at 2 am. Chips used had no money value and defendants claimed they played for fun not gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
J. W. Clements
Muscogee
A. J. Martin
Charles A. Bmith
Bellef
William W. Ligon
Clementa
Assaulted Son In Law Fatal Self Inflicted Shot
A man in Daytona Florida shot his son in law at the latter's home after a sudden attack. He then used a revolver to shoot himself, dying almost instantly. The injured Maley survives but regained consciousness. No further details available.
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Hullet
Wis
Daytona
Fila
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