Murray Company Plans Large Atlanta Plant Expansion
Murray Company of Dallas Texas, maker of cotton gins and seed machinery, will add a large new building to the former Van Wine Plant site in Atlanta. President John H McDonough says grounds will be beautified with flower gardens and shrubbery, artistic fountains, and new employee conveniences including shower baths resting rooms lunch and break areas. He notes several reasons for locating the plant in Atlanta as the basis of the expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Company
Dallas
Texas
van Wine We
John H. McDonough
Atlanta
Employers & Ranch
McDonough
Atlanta Trains New Plant Through Friendly Enterprise
Mr McDonough chose Atlanta as a central distributing point east of the Mississippi after surveying southern towns. He cites lower freigh t costs from Birmingham and Atlanta’s welcoming business climate as key factors. He praises local real estate agents for fair pricing and strong cooperation, indicating plans to relocate and potentially stay permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
McDonough
Carolinas
Florida
Atlanta
Birmingham
Dallas
Seocl
Roosevelt Republican Quits Taft Camp in Ohio
Colonel George C Priestly a Republican National Committeeman from Qixla Homs tendered resignation by telegram to campaign manager Charles B Hikes. He states he cannot support Taft’s policies as he was elected by a large Roosevelt Republican majority and will quit the Taft line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Roosevelt
Bartleysville
Ohio
George C. Priestly
Qixla
Homs
Charles B. Hikes
Priestley
National Committee
Representative Hooper Alexander Declares Gubernatorial Candidacy
DeKalb representative Hooper Alexander used Governor Brown’s veto of the Tippina prohibition bill to announce his bid for governor. He appeared at 11:30 on Thursday after a Decatur ally paid $200 to place his name on the candidate list. He told reporters he had not prepared a written statement but would provide one.
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Hooper Alexander
DeKalb
Brown
Mr. Alexander
Charles D. McKinney
Decatur
Alexander
C. M. Hitch
State Executive Committee
Billa
House of Representatives
House of ‘Representatives
House
Alexander weighs protest against Tippins bill impact
Former representative Alexander discussed the Tippins prohibition bill and referendum amendment, noting chances to push the measure through and the governor’s veto. He described campaign obstacles including media opposition, lack of funds, and a strong opposing organization, and contemplated a potential candidacy with caution.
Tabernacle Meeting Opens in Cartersville with Rev Bob Jones
The Cartersville Tabernacle meeting began today in this city with Rev. Bob Jones of Alabama delivering a strong sermon before a good-sized congregation. He will be assisted by Dr L W Munhall, noted Philadelphia Bible student and preacher, for ten days of services.
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Bob Jones
Carters
Cartersville
Tabernacle
Jones
L. W. Munhall
Philadelphia
Primary slate set as fees paid closes on August 2
State primary entries close at noon with mandated fee payments. Incumbents largely seek re election while some offices like governor and agriculture see open contests. Listed candidates include A O Bacon Philip Cook W A Wright T S Felder W J Speer M L Brittain J W Lindsay T E H Patterson S C Atkinson J H Lumpkin H W Hill B H Hill J R Pottle J Gray G Hillyer P B Trammell and others across railroad commerce and labor posts.
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Tao
Statehouse
Buoy Cam
Bere
Meriwether
W. J. Speer
Sultan
EH. H. Beck
Brooks
M. L. Brittain
Fulton
W.H. Lanier
Chatham
John W. Lindsay
Wilkinson
A. N. Gravenstein
Effingham
W. Johnson
Associate Supreme Court
Hiram Warner Hil
Judge Court of
Paul B. Trammell
J. J. Flynt
Spalding
Whitfield
Commissioner of Agriculture
United States
A. O. Bacon
Philip Cook
W. A. Wright
T. 8. Felder
Delegates Headed for National Progressive Convention
Delegates to the National Progressive convention in Chicago depart from Atlanta by the Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis railway on August 3. Round trip tickets selling for 25.80 cover Atlanta to Chicago and return with sales dates July 7, August 1, 24 and 34 and return by August 22. Also notes Jackson city court adjourned after a three day term with 21 criminal cases tried and 18 convictions under Judge Henry M. Fletcher.
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Chicago
Ill
Atlanta
Nashville, Chattanooga and
Jackson City Court
Jackson
Jackson City
Henry M. Fletcher
Cheek Family Funeral Notice for Mrs C F Cheek
Friends of Mr and Mrs C C F Cheek and Mr and Mrs W B Cheek and family are invited to attend the funeral Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the private chapel of Harry G Poole. Interment at Hollywood.
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Louis Rosenfeld
Washington Street
Kleinfeld
Oakland
Greenberg & Bond Co
Mose Asher
J. Li. Sommerfeld
Leon Lieberman
Dave Steinheimer
Jake Steinheimer
Shirley
R. W. Shirley
Russal Shirley
J C. Shirley
Greefibers & Bond Co
Hamson
John T. Haunson
John F. Haunson
P. D. Haunson
Dallas
Texas
W. E. Haunson
Missea
Elizabeth
Jane Haunson
Harry G. Poole
West View
A. P. Stewart
Wheeler Mangum
R. H. Caldwell
Thomas Peters
Horace Grant
W. E L. Kelly
Embalmers
Fhones
Pryor
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America-First
Atlanta Gas Light Co
Pablo Beach
Georgia
John A. Mwdonocgll
Murray
Senate
Rior
H. Cone
Fin City
Robert B. M'Cord
Gould Building
Atlante
Savannah
B. J. Woolley
Yi-H. Vieter
Eegeas
Spryell Property
Roswell
Road
Courthouse Oor
Peachtree Street
Wiyses
Pelachtrae Street
Reoma
John J. Woodside
Auburn Ave
Weyman & Connors
Equitable
Virginia Avenue
Exclusive
W. E. Worley
Empire Building
Peters
Castleberry Streets
Southern Railroad
Roff Sims & Company
Fourth National Bank
Bell Phone
Foote & Davies Company
North Broad Street
Office Outfitters
Euclid Avenue
Moreland
John M. Nichols
Druid Hilla
Eugene Ragland
Moreland Avenue
Ivy
Woodward Lumger CO
Yellow Pine Lumber
T Wholesale
PRIG
Gate City Lumber Company
Austell
Houston Street
Candler
Rman
Thome
Nemes
Ufo
M. Baird
Marietta St
Cyan Ae Baird
Ranielgl
Avante, Ga
Philadelphia Record
Thomas’ Marshall
Worthy
Jus'ice
John Marshal
Solomon
Amini
Devountii
Miner ‘Lodge
Peachtree
Atres
Clares
Tela
Palestine Lodge
Masonic Temple
Charles & Robertson
Shumaker
W. D Luckte Lodge
Lee and
Gordon Streets
West End
A. B Cates
J. M. Hunnicutt
LO. BR. M
Marietta Street
JT. L. Lawbon, G
Actice
F. W. Hames
Hames & Burton
Rame Ceretery
Bunron
Wiltonaly Street
Provident Loan Society
Canoler
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