Georgia rail service offers sleeper to Albany with connections
The Central of Georgia Railway announces a belated Thanksgiving sleeper from Atlanta to Albany with 1:40 p m departure and 7:10 a m arrival, linking to Macon and southwest Georgia. The move, expected to boost travel and commerce, draws praise for prompt, comfortable service.
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Ontral
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Governor and Owls at Odds Over Soldiers' Home Funds
The piece condemns cutting the Soldiers' Home appropriation to 10000, recalling Henry W. Grady’s role in its founding, the land gifts, and the eighty veterans it serves. It argues the home is vital, costly but modest, and asks Georgia’s 2,216,288 residents to provide extra support for final care.
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General Assembly
Atlanta
Henry W. Grady
Commonwealth
Grand Army
Georgia
Firefighters Save Atlanta After Major Conflagration
Atlanta residents praise Chief Joyner and his squad for rapid, effective action against a severe morning blaze in the business district. Firefighters saved lives and limited property loss despite a large, threatening fire in The Constitution area.
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Atlanta
Joyner
Indian rights groups mocked as report argues for self-reliance
A harsh look at federal policy toward American Indians condemns protection and ration programs. It asserts the government must stop coddling wards and push for farming, skilled labor, and independence, amid claims decades of aid have failed to produce self-sufficiency. It critiques pension costs and argues improvement requires hard work, not government foster care.
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Indian Rights
Indian Protective Societies
Uncle Sam
Indian Bureau
Agricultural College
Washington
Wealth of the Transvaal and British War Debts
A Chicago paper surveys The London Statist figures on Transvaal securities, estimating British interests exceed 1.5 billion dollars in market value. It notes mining and land companies dominate, argues the Transvaal will repay war debts, and suggests Boer farmers share the burden, with broader commentary on imperial motives and global reactions.
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England
John Bull
Dom Paul
Jamison
London Statist
South Africa
SOME REGENT DECISIONS SERENADING PARTIES UNLAWFUL
A legal digest notes cases on unlawful serenading by a charivari party with tin horns sleigh bells and firearms rendering the act an unlawful enterprise. It discusses fault for injuries within an unlawful venture, and cites Northeastern Reports. It also covers gambling losses treble damages limitations and third party interests. It includes constitutional law on insurance company damages and a holiday payment dispute under Michigan law review. It ends with a Whit robber partners tale from Westminster Gazette detailing highwaymen court contempt fines and executions.
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Texas
United States
Michigan Law Review
Court of Exchequer
Westminster Gazetvy
John Brerit
Joseph Williams
Evverit
Wreathcock
Tyburn
Maidstone
Immigrant Education Test Sparks Committee Testimony
Former Congressman J Barrows testifies against the educational test in the immigration bill arguing it blocks desirable immigrants and discriminates against Latin races. General W W Dudley and Hon B L Payson also speak against the test, citing labor supply concerns and adverse effects on rail and railroad interests.
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Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad Company
Southern Pacific
Almost a Sulphur Horror in Lodging House
In Bridgeport on December 9 a package of sulphur ignition filled a men's lodging house with fumes, causing several lodgers to be overcome. Police broke through smoke, opened windows, and the unconscious men were carried outside where they survived. The fire began in the office.
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Foes of the Saloon Keepers Meet in Washington
The seventh annual American Anti-Saloon League session opened in Washington with Rev Dr L B Wilson presiding. Four state societies and 400 delegates attended as officers reported progress and the group announced its debt cleared.
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L. B. Wilson
A Tribute to Colonel Ladson From the Augusta Chronicle
The article lauds Hon. C. Tr. Ladson, tracing his rise in Atlanta as a leading Georgia lawyer. It highlights his early study, courtroom vigor, and literary ability, noting his success in major damage suits against corporations and his role with labor groups. It concludes that his devotion to law precludes politics and predicts a bright future within the profession.
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Georgia
Senate Passes Resolution for School Book Uniformity Inquiry
The Georgia Senate approved a resolution, by Senator Park, to form a nine member commission led by Chancellor Walter B Hill to study state wide uniform school books. The panel will meet by January 29 1999 and report back with findings to the next session. The measure includes lawyers educators and officials from both houses and the governor to appoint members. The decision followed debate over cost and efficacy with supporters arguing for economy and continuity while opponents warned of unnecessary expense and potential ineffectiveness.
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London Dock Charges bill killed in House vote
Washington December 9 By a vote of 137 to 128 the House struck out the enacting clause of the London Dock Charges bill killing the measure after a heated debate Judge Adamson of Georgia opposed it calling to protect free contract and broad shipping rights. Hepburn of Iowa and Sherman of New York led the opposition with others.
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Claude O'Brien to Hang for Chinn Murder in Lexington
Claude Brie was sentenced to death for the October murder of A. B. Chinn, a Lexington merchant. His accomplice Earl Whitney also received the death penalty last week. The report also notes legislative actions and several unrelated state measures in Georgia.
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Fragmentary legislative note on governor veto and house debate
Disjointed report passages describe a governor's veto stance and Senate messaging amid a House session. Names such as Almond and Emanucet appear among members while discussions touch on sessions planned for June and potential annual taxation or governance schemes.
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