Macon Plans New Union Passenger Depot at Cherry and Firth Streets
Macon Georgia announces plans for a new union passenger depot to cost 1.1 million dollars. Designed by Arnold Fellheimer of New York, the brick and stone building mirrors Washingtons union station with a marble interior, expanded waiting room, second floor offices, wings for post office and baggage services, circular court, umbrella sheds, and a streamlined track layout. Construction is to start early next year under a terminal company with railroad officials as stockholders, aiming for completion in ten to twelve months.
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Cotton Congress Called by McAdoo
Washington dispatch reports emergency measures to shield the cotton industry from European war effects. Secretary McAdoo calls a Monday meeting of about 200 leaders from across the nation to discuss how the treasury can aid and protect the cotton crop, which normally yields vast foreign revenue. Georgia delegates named. cabinet members and the federal reserve board expected. A separate item notes senators debating a cotton warehouse bill amid quorum issues as other bands of legislation proceed.
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VARNEDOE IS NAMED FOR VALDOSTA OFFICE
Senator West selects James C. Varnedoe as postmaster for Valdosta. Major Varnedoe, a Confederate veteran and Spanish American War veteran, is the incumbent. His daughter is married to a brother of Mrs. West. Valdosta lies in Representative Walker’s district, and Walker urged the choice.
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Nash Broyles Thanks Friends For Support
Judge Nash R. Broyles thanked Georgia supporters after a primary nomination for the court of appeals. He praised Atlanta and Fulton County for the large majority and pledged to merit the people's continued approval through faithful appellate bench work.
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Portuguese Arrested on Charge of Gaming
Seven Portuguese men were brought to the sergeant’s office by Officers Andrews and Joker on Kirkwood avenue after arriving from Lisbon. J. A. Santos Gulmares of 998 Highland Avenue, a building and real estate operator, escorted them. They were dismissed with copies of charges and will see the recorder Monday with Guimarea as interpreter.
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Holliday quits to seek new city post in comptroller race
John Holliday resigns as a tax office attache to run for city comptroller. He states his duty to taxpayers precludes campaign duties and thanks colleagues for support while pledging faithful service during his tenure. The tax assessors acknowledge his departure and express belief in his qualifications for the new role.
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J. J. Harrison
T. D. Meader
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Usth Inet
Atejanta
The Constitution Want Ads
The Constitution is read by worth while people able and efficient in their respective roles. Phone Main 6000 Atlanta 6002.
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Livermore Pawn Theft Charged in Wilmer Case
Livermore bookkeeper tied to thefts from Rev. CBL Wilmer of 700 Piedmont Avenue WW. Bound over on $500 bond after pawning $150 worth of household items. He had lived with the Wilmer family for five months as authorities traced small items to pawn shops.
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Theft recovered and notes found on suspect at Italian house
Immediate recovery of stolen articles by plain clothes officers Milam and Watson occurs as Livermere is jailed at the Italian house with Dr Wilmer's sermon notes found in his pockets. A regimental band of twenty cents will join two large orchestras in a musical program with dancing from 9 pm. Tickets 50 cents. ladies free. refreshments served.
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Htalian House
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Mlar
Fifth Regiment Dances To Be Resumed Sept 4 at Taft Hall
The Fifth Regiment Bath and Orchestra will resume Friday evening dances on September 4 at Taft Hall. This marks the first in a series of fall and winter assemblies organized by committees from the regiment.
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Fifth Regiment
Bath and Orchestra
Real estate ad contested as best in Constitution Want Ads
A fragment notes Foone Main 3009 Atlanta 1001 as part of a claim that the real estate listing is the safest investment. The gag mentions Men of Many Minds and Sunday reads for the top ad in Constitution Want Ad pages.
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