Central Fights Georgia rate cut in U S Court
The Central of Georgia Railroad filed in U S circuit court of appeals for a temporary restraining order to block the Georgia Railroad Commission from enforcing rate reductions. Judge Shelby took the matter under advisement after reviewing extensive papers arguing the cut would harm the company’s business. Waycross Projects Face Bond Deadline for Gas Plant Start In Two Months
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Huntsville
Ala
Central of Georgia Railroad Company
Shelby
United States Circust Court of Appeals
Georgia Ralread Commission
Ines Af
Georgia
Hold Conference of Women Mission Societies in Clarkston
The district conference of the Women's Home Missionary Societies of the Oxford district meets at Clarkston Methodist Church from September 3. L L Oslin and Mrs Mary Bryan Hey welcome delegates. talks on The United States On the Mission Field Immigration and a model missionary society are planned. St Mark's pastor R Belk to preach. a picnic luncheon is served daily. public invited.
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Clarkston
Womans Howe Mission Societies
Oxford
United States
Mra. C
Duuth
Churaday
Desperate chase ends as two negroes flee after murder attempt
Deputies Rowland and Sarborough pursued two armed negroes near Osonee while aiming to arrest them for murder and concealed plate charges. In a running fight both were wounded and escaped into a swamp. One man identified as Brown alias Henry Jones was shot thrice. A braid of hair from a white woman was found on one coat.
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Bhut
Dublin
J W Rowland
Sarborough
Gicorne
Will Hughes
Osonee
Whhs Brown
Henry Jones
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden Visits Newark for Sightseeing
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden resumes his New Jersey visit as he tours the Hippodrome and a photograph studio in Newark. Plans include stops at Westinghouse Electric and Singer Sewing Machine factories and a banquet at the Hotel Astor tonight.
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Placen
Newark Styew
York
Prince Wilhelm
Sweden
Prince
Hippodrome
Westinghouse Electric Company
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Alabama Keeps Civil War Relic At State Archives
An old bugle fifteen inches long taken from Federal troops near Palton Georgia is now housed in the Alabama Department of Archives and History after G W R Pell of Gayleaville sent it alongside Wheeler’s farewell address and a parole. The artifact will join the museum’s extensive collection as a relic for visitors. Secretary Julian invites bids to print the new state code due September 8 with about 3000 pages and top quality paper from leading printers.
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Aiken
Montgomery
Ala
W R Pell
Gayleaville
Department of Archives and History
Palton
Aghe BC
Wheeler
Kilpatrick
Aungeta
Bell
Gaplesville
Thomas Mowen
Owen
Julian
Quebec Bridge Collapse Described In Detail
The Quebec bridge, a cantilever span 1,800 feet long, collapsed after the second north pier failed. The total weight was 38,500 tons, with seven miles of steel wire cable and 550,000 rivets. Officers report at least 58 dead, 14 bodies recovered, 9 rescued, 64 unaccounted.
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Quebec Bridge
Quebec
Quebec Bridge Company
Eighteen Dead In Train Wreck At Mattoon Charleston Line
Eighteen dead and sixty injured after a collision on the Mattoon and Charleston electric railway near a sharp curve. Nine victims identified. Bodies in Mattoon undertaking place, injured in Charleston hospital. Train bound for Charleston to attend county fair. wreck occurred when orders confused one mile west of Charleston. Tangier report notes Moroccan sultan dispute and allegiance pledges. European colony arrives safely at El Aratsh.
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Mattoon and
Charleston
Tangier
Waa
Mulat Hafiq
Morocco
Safil
Slassia
Ben Omer
Saf
Fez
el Aratsh
End of Strike Not Far Off Say Leaders
New York August 30 The strike of telegraph operators will end by the middle of next week, says strike head era and company managers. Russell of the Telegraphers Union expresses confidence next Wednesday will bring complete capitulation by the companies. Western Union Superintendent Brooks predicts a solution as strikers return and a general break next week.
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New York
Era
Daniel L. Russell
Telegraphers’ Union
Brooks
Western Union
Emperor William to Arrange Royal Marriage for Victoria
London August 30 Emperor William plans to wed his daughter Princess Victoria to his cousin Prince Leopold son of Princess Henry Battenberg during a visit to King Edward this fall Victoria is 15 while Leopold is 8 shaping a dynastic match amid court rumors and royal ties in Britain and Germany
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London
Princess Victoria
Prince Leopold
Henry
Battenberg
King Edward
Pain
Death toll climbs as bridge disaster resurfaces
Tugs work to recover bodies from a bridge collapse disaster. Early reports list around twenty recovered with authorities warning the death toll may reach eighty five, stirring fear and urgent rescue efforts across the scene. Affected communities brace for more losses as search operations continue.
Bridge Collapse Tragedy in Quebec Bridges Work Fatalities Rise
An early morning disaster on the Sei cantilever bridge near Quebec leaves dozens dead or missing as searchers recover bodies. Engineers and workers from Phoenix Bridge Company among the victims, with crews scouring the twisted wreckage and river for survivors.
Steer Fight to Liberty in Aggressive Wild Ox
Valdosta Georgia August 30 Special Henry Jones John Dasher and John Everett encountered a ferocious long horned steer from a herd of 26 head in upper Berrien county. The animal fought all day, tossing Everett from his horse, was bound, dehorned, and fled into the woods after a 15 mile chase. The trio plans to pursue it again.
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Valdosta
Henry Jones
John Dasher
John Everett
Berrien
Everett
Mr. Baskin
Intervala
Improvements Planned at Waycross Turpentine Plant
Waycross Georgia August 30 Special Extensive improvements are planned for the Waycross Turpentine Company plant. The plant will be equipped with new rotorty for the distillation of turpentine from wood.
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Waycross
Waycross Turpenting Company
Last Moments of the Great Actor Mansfield Dies in Connecticut
Richard Mansfield, famed American stage actor, died at Seven Oaks on Ocean Avenue, due to liver disease. He had arrived from Saranac Lake and suffered a rapid decline that hid his illness from public notice. His wife Beatrice Cameron, his brother, and his young son Gibbs were with him. doctors noted he did not recognize loved ones in his final hours.
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Saranac Lake
N. Y
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Pittsy
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Mme
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Mansfeld
England
South Kensington Museum
London
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Mannfield
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Stoddard
Manafeli
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Richard VI
Rostand
America
Absen
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Six Hurt In Collision At State Fairgrounds
Six people were injured in a rear end collision near the state fairgrounds on the South Ensley and North Bessemer lines. Motorman John E. Vaughan suffered a broken leg, along with passenger W. H. Sawyer. Passenger Edward Willams sustained a thigh fracture. Two other passengers G. C. Duggen and J. Winbrella were badly bruised. In a separate event, the Knabenshue airship piloted by Gail Robinson landed on a schoolhouse cupola after a gale, with Robinson rescued and expressing regret at flying in such wind.
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Birmingham
Ala
State Fairgrounds
Ensley
North Bessemer
John E. Vaughan
W. H. Sawyer
Edward Willams
G. C. Duggen
J. Winbrella
Motorhauk Vaughan May
Toronto
Ont
Gail Robinson
Exhibition Grounds
City Hall
Robinson
Lower Passenger Rates Take Effect Monday in Georgia
Georgia railroad commission declines to block circular 834 lowering passenger fares. New rates, backed by the governor, go into effect Monday September 2 after hearings with railroad representatives in Atlanta. Conference ends with plans to file protests later.
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Georgia
Smith
Terrell
Joseph M. Brown
Kkskot
Georgia Road
Weather Outlook for Georgia to Louisiana
Georgia remains fair and warm through Sunday with light variable winds while Tennessee and Kentucky stay fair and warm into Saturday and Sunday. Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana report fair skies and continued warmth with Sunday winds light and variable.
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