Georgia Trunk Road to Sea Urged to Safeguard Industry
The Constitution editorial urges Georgia extend the Atlanta to Chattanooga state trunk line to deep water on the coast. It argues rail consolidations threaten competition, warns against a “dead horse” lease, and claims a Georgia Atlantic port line would secure fair rates and state control amid national and international traffic.
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Atlanta influence sparks pool record talk in Augusta
Augusta Chronicle notes De Gro, a pool expert, being in Atlanta and possibly setting a world pool record on Saturday due to the Atlanta atmosphere. The piece also compares local air to Atlanta’s influence and hints at public welfare matters amid regional chatter.
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Witty Verses and Local Banter From Georgia Life
A humorous collage of Georgia verse and opinion snippets. Poems reference finance, railroads, education, and politics with playful darts at Wall Street, magnates, professors, and settlers. Brief quips contrast “the big country” with everyday concerns, including marriage divorces, teasers on future presidents, and seasonal weather musings.
State funds tight as Governor may borrow to pay teachers
The governor may borrow to cover a shortfall in state treasury funds needed to pay the second month’s teachers. Treasurer Paris says most tax reports are in and about $200,000 is needed, with total on hand after all collections unlikely to cover the full amount. The governor has authority to borrow up to $200,000 to meet temporary deficiencies, with May mid expected for the payment.
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Demurrer Fails in Sanford Embezzlement Case
Rome Ga April 16 Special the embezzlement cases against W T Sanford ex tax collector Floyd county were called in superior court a demurrer to quash the indictment was overruled by Judge Henry a jury was secured before dark and trial will proceed tomorrow Comptroller General Wright testifying for the state the defense will offer no testimony Newnan Ga April 18 Special extensive Memorial Day plans are under way Colonel James W Austin of Atlanta will deliver the address
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Denny to be Installed President at Washington and Lee
Lexington Virginia April 15 Dr George Denny president elect of Washington and Lee University will be installed June 17 during commencement exercises at the university President Remsen of Johns Hopkins University Dean A F West of Princeton Rev Dr MacKwain president of Hampden Sydney and President Venable of the University of North Carolina will deliver addresses
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Democrats At Sea Over Cuban Reciprocity Debate
Washington April 16 Special Democrats in the senate and house show wide divergence on Cuban reciprocity and its link to tariff policy. Minority reports from Ways and Means Monday differ on whether reciprocity is democratic, republican, or a breach of party principles. Some argue reciprocity furthers democracy, others call it sham or antithetical to tariff reform. The Cuban tariff bill debate will test and airing these factions across Congress.
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TULLYS CLEARED OF CHARGE AT ABBEVILLE
Abbeville April 16 Special James Tullis white man jailed for murder of Morgan Belcher colored whose body was found near Tiong Cane creek last week was discharged this morning. Alice Bratley wife of the deceased confesses killing her husband in self defense claiming fear for her life citing years of brutality.
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