No time zone clash in Georgia law dispute
Assistant Attorney General M C Bennett finds no conflict between federal act designating time zones and Georgia's state time law. He says two times may operate in the state, with central and eastern zones affecting trains, factories, and daylight saving adjustments, while observers weigh which time best serves convenience.
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Labor Day Rail Travel Expected To Be Heavy
Railroads prepare for exceptionally heavy Labor Day travel as officers urge advance purchase of tickets and plan extra equipment. Army divisions from France and large troop movements will use passenger cars, with extra baggage handling and ticket staff allocated to manage anticipated congestion nationwide.
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Georgia Railway and Power seeks car purchase approval
The Georgia Railway and Power Company seeks railroad commission authorization to buy fifteen central entrance cars seating 51 each for city lines, financed by 132,000 equipment trust notes. It also asks approval of 489,000 in restructuring bonds and 100,000 refunding bonds for track and equipment upgrades. Hearings covered rate increases for several lines. final decisions expected today.
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Milledgeville
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Hagan
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Southern Bell Telephone Companies
Georgia urged to attend cotton meeting in New Orleans
J. J. Brown, state commissioner of agriculture, urges a large Georgia delegation to the American Cotton association conference in New Orleans September 8 and 9. The gathering aims to set a minimum price for cotton and discuss marketing, with strong turnout from cotton belt states and officials seeking prominent Georgia participants. Governor Dorsey backs a large attendance to represent the state.
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American ' Cotton’ Association
J. Brown
South
Ford
Ital
Cotton Belt
Carolinas
Texas
Ampetican Cotton Association
Hugh M. Dorsey
Columbia steamer From Glasgow reaches Ireland after war pause
The Anchor Line steamer Columbia sailed from Glasgow on August 20 and from Londonderry on August 32, carrying first and third class passengers. Under Captain James Blaine, she is the first to bring travelers to this part of Ireland since the war began, and should arrive on this side by August 8.
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Londonderry
Ireland
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Blaikie
Dera
Prise Ross
Constitution Atlanta Aug 38 1914 entry
The Constitution of Atlanta dated August 38 1914 presents a historical newspaper record with likely local notices and brief items. This compact card summarizes the era's community news including civic notices and short reports typical of the period.
Merchants Elect Officers for Georgia Retail Association
The Georgia Retail Merchants' Association closed its session after electing officers: R. Callaway of LaGrange as president, W. L. Brittain of Atlanta first vice president, W. E. Carter of Albany second vice president, A. J. Baskin of Carrollton third vice president, R. C. Nady of Waynesboro fourth vice president, and John Bratton of Atlanta secretary and treasurer. Bratton re-elected to serve about 160 days. Next year’s meeting site undecided. A telegraphic invitation arrived from the Macon Chamber of Commerce.
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LaGrange
W.L Brittain
Atlante
W. E. Carter
Albany
A. J. Baskin
Carrollton
R. C. Nady
Waynesboro
John Bratton
Atlanta
Bratton
Macon
Chamber of Commerce
Better Than Whisky for Colds and Flu
A dram of improved relief claims to shorten colds and prevent complications. The product is endorsed by European and American Army surgeons and advertised as medicated with latest scientific remedies. Druggists nationwide are instructed to refund price at the counter if relief does not come within two minutes.
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Association meeting postponed for soldiers' return
In July the annual meeting was postponed to allow soldiers who are members to return to their posts. The next date is expected to be set in the near future in Atlanta. Attending were J. W. S. Hardy former president W A Murray of Ashbury fourth vice president W C Carter of Albany A Baskin of Carrollton third vice president and H C Neely of Waynesboro.
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W." A Murray
Ashbury
W. C., Carter
Albany
A. Baskin
Carrollton
H.C. Neely
Waynesboro
Georgia forms first new National Guard company since war
Governor Dorsey announced commissions for the first Georgia National Guard unit since mobilization. The Dublin company is reported to have reached the 100 man minimum. Officers named include L. Pope as captain E Dan as first lieutenant and W Eachove as second lieutenant. Suit Charges Cruelty in divorce case ongoing against Leon Glen Desson. Mrs Annie Belle Rosson alleges cruelty and unhappiness caused by her husband, who reportedly sent her to Virginia. Suit filed by Attor Owen Johnson and Samuel L.
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Leon Glendesson
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Virginia
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Plans to open stores in Atlanta zone supplies
Plans are to open government stores in Atlanta zone cities. A stock of groceries costs the government 12 million dollars with more supplies en route that could double this amount. Goods on hand at Candier warehouse total 2,000 carloads, needing 40 deres of space, with about 800 more carloads moving to Atlanta. An additional 10 million dollars in food supplies will go there.
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Atlant
Estore
Atlanta
M G. Zalinske
Mayor Key discusses government goods misinfo at Atlanta warehouse
In a Wednesday briefing Mayor Key explained no government hams or bacon were received at the Candler warehouse and that misinformed residents had circulated false claims. He said any government goods not in good condition will be replaced at the government's expense and clarified stamp purchases at Atlanta post offices average 7000 to 8000 dollars daily.
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Bill Incorporating American Legion Passes House
Washington August 27 A bill to incorporate the American Legion an organization of veterans of the great war was passed today by the house and sent to the senate
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Washington
American’ Legion
Emory urges Atlanta help with student housing
Dean Odum cites rapid Emory enrollment growth and limited dorms. He, Chancellor Warren and Dean Candler appeal to Atlanta residents to provide rooming for freshmen and other students arriving in September to study at Emory College. The Oxford move has increased arrivals and worsened housing needs.
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Georgia
School of Liberal Arts
Oxford
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Emory University seeks student housing cooperation
Dean Howard W Odum at Emory University asks students and affiliates to help secure reasonable rooming accommodations for a Septem ber influx. All communications should be addressed to the Dean at Emory University Gal e.
Tumlin and Perry Leave for Chicago
J W Pumkind and W O Perry state managers for Georgia for Illinois Life Insurance company depart Wednesday to attend a gathering of all state managers at the home office in Chicago. After business sessions the party will be guests of Hingis Life company and spend several days at Camp Minauqua.
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W.O. Perry
Georgia
Illinois Life Insurance Company
Chicago
Hingis Life Company
Camp Minauqua
Examinations for teachers Friday and Saturday in Atlanta
Examinations for teachers in Atlanta public schools will be held at Boys High School Friday and Saturday beginning at 9 o clock. Friday subjects include arithmetic geography and American history. Saturday subjects cover methods English grammar history and geography of Georgia.
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Kridey
Georgia
Respite Granted in Crisp County Murder Case
Governor Dorsey granted a four week respite for Jim Al a negro condemned for murder in Crisp superior court. He was to hang on Wednesday August 27 but the date was moved to September 24 to allow the prison commission to review his petition for commutation.
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Crisp Superior Court
Prison Commission
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