Western farmers eyeing Georgia southward shift
Western farmers hit by protracted drouth turn their gaze southward, with Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan farmers eager to relocate to Georgia and other southern states. J Prince Webster notes six weeks without rain and widespread crop failure fueling migration talks and interest in southern farming conditions. He praises Wisconsin and Minnesota rail commissions for effective freight and agriculture work and warns of costly weights and measures issues, inviting southern development partnerships.
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Middle West
J. Prince Webster
Railroad Commission
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Mr. Webster
Georgia
Httte Doust
Mingys
Webster
Freigat
Interstate Conmerce Commiission
National
Chamber of Horrors
Governor Vetoes Cut Billions In Texas Spending
Governor F L Vereast vetoed sweeping cuts in the Texas budget, slashing nearly three and a half million dollars from two-year appropriation bills after the special session. The total appropriations were about 11.8 million, with the reform changing the penitentiary system to a profit-sharing arrangement.
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Austin
Texas
Spevidi
Convention Doings Mailed Out By Georgia Association
Secretary A A Pierson of the Cotton Seed Crushers Association of Georgia mails the annual convention proceedings. Addresses given at the meeting appear with the association rules. The cotton mills begin fall crush and new by products of the cotton seed enter the market.
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A. A. Pierson
Cotton Seed Crisers' Association of Georgia
Frase
Augusta Banks Decline Government Loan Offer
Augusta Ga August 23 Snedary August banks will not participate in the 50 090000 loan offered by the United States. The decision followed a Clearing House association Augusta meeting after the report of three Augusta bankers who attended the conference with Secretary McAdoo was submitted. The banks stated they are in good condition with funds to meet the moving season needs in September. A large contingent of Atlanta veterans will attend the encampment and efforts aim to attract many of the 13000 old soldiers to the Gate elt. The Weatherby party from Boston plans a visit after the encampment and thousands more may come with them. The convention bureau moved its office to the fifth floor of the Empire building.
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Augusta
Snedtary
United States
Clearing House Association
McAdoo
Atlanta
W. A. Weatherby
Boston
Empire Building
Claim Agents to Meet in Macon on Sept 16
The annual conference of relirold claim agents of the southeastern territory will be held in Macon September 16 and 17 at the Hotel Dempsey. George Graves of Cincinnati, chairman, said about 100 delegates from forty railroads are expected to attend.
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Macon
Southeastern Territory
Atlanta's Auto Show Slated for November
Atlanta’s auto show for this year is set for November 15 with arrangements committees already at work. Plans include Sousa’s band as a major feature, blue and white decorations, and displays from 1914 model year cars. Local dealers and accessory firms prepare for a premier exhibit with strong factory involvement.
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Atlanta
Ise Sousa
Husband Arrested for Attack on Wife in Atlanta
Police responded to a disturbance at 4 Lindsay Street and found D. E. Kent, employed as an axed collector, beating his wife, 64, causing unconsciousness and injuries including a possible broken arm. She was taken to Grady Hospital. Kent posted bond and remained jailed pending a hospital visit. Kent claims provocation over disputed tools. wife says unprovoked assault.
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Saturda
Lindsay Street
D. E. Kent
Jonesly Kennedy
South
Forsyth Street
Anniorne
Washington GA Seeks Better Train Schedule
Washington Georgia August 23. The Washington Chamber of Commerce backs a proposed rail schedule change on the Athens Union Point line to extend the Athens to Union Point train to Washington daily. The plan would allow Atlanta travelers to reach Washington by a 6:30 p m arrival, reducing Barnett delay and improving business ties with Atlanta Augusta and Ath ens.
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Washington
Ieorrkia
Atlanta
Augusta
Athens
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Union Point
Surtien-Larly
Union
Barnett
Bell adds new phase to extradition law
Otmey McCormick of Philadelphia, released on habeas corpus by Judge George L. Bell, after serving two years for using males to defraud. Bell ruled McCormick was brought to Pennsylvania by federal authorities to serve sentence, not fleeing from Georgia. McCormick convicted of operating a fake labor scheme and defrauding people by the malls.
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Otmey McCormick
Philadelphia
George L. Bell
Belt
United States
McCormick
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Officer Pat of Macon Grows Celery Lettuce Plant
Macon Georgia August 24 Special Patrolman Pierce earns local fame as a gardener by growing a celery lettuce plant known to scientists as lucullus The plant reportedly can fuse lettuce and other vegetables and traces its origin to the Orient where opium and harems are raised according to Pierce
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Macon
Patrolman
Pierce
Good Roads Congress to Meet in Augusta
The program committee for the Georgia-Carolina fair good roads congress in Augusta invites Governor Slaton, Senators Bacon and Smith, and state and regional agriculture officials to attend and speak. Promoters aim to make the gathering the largest of its kind in Georgia, with displays of road construction machinery from manufacturers and speeches by notable officials.
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Good Roads Congress
Augusta
William F. Eve
Georgia Federation of Good Roads Authorities
J. D. Pree
Georgia
A. J. Watson
South Carolina
Sigton
Bacon and Smith
Congress
Slaton
Road Experts To Lead Week of Good Roads Demonstrations
National public service department officials will oversee a series of demonstrations on road building during the coming week. Demonstrations feature modern techniques and materials. Officials expect practical guidance for local departments and contractors.
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Eral
Nationary Public Service Department
Hydro-Aeroplane Record Set In Chicago Flight
Glenn L. Martin of Los Angeles established a passenger carrying record for hydro aeroplanes in Chicago. He flew 11 minutes and 10 seconds with three women aboard, totaling 515 pounds. The former record held by Tony Jannay was unknown.
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Chicago
Glenn L. Martin
Los Angeles
Tony Jannay
$60,000 To Advertise Augusta
Auguste Ga Augusta 33 Special Arrangements completed for civic revival to raise $60,000 to place Augusta on the map securely and advertise her trade interests and manufacturing possibilities. With hydro electric development nearly complete the city nears a prosperous trade season.
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Auguste
Augusta
Ralse
Sins to be Raised by A S Wr McKeand Specialist
A fragment notes that the task of raising certain sins will be handled by AS Wr McKeand, described as a specialist in this work. The text is fragmentary and lacks broader context or concrete actions.
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Wr McKeand
Appointment of Chaplain at West Point
President appoints Rev. Percy Silver an Episcopalian as chaplain for the United States Military Academy at West Point New York. Silver is a former chaplain at Fort Leavenworth Kansas and takes the post in August.
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West Point
N. Y
Percy Silver
Fort Leagenworth, Kan
Witary Academy
Selection of fine materials for a premium buffet suite
The description notes that carefully selected, well-seasoned materials are used in constructing a buffet suite. The unit is described as four feet four inches wide, with additional details truncated.
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Prince Webster
Augusta Banks
BN. Reed
Reed Ol Company
J. K. Gewinn
Johnson- Gewinner Cp
Jonny Tole
3. B. Stearny Company
George R. Barsen
Oakland Company
George McCuteheun
Buick Company
H. A Price
B. Tt. Woodrich Company
Washington, GA
BELL
Pat
Whitehall Street
Sturgis
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