Commission weighs double-tracking for W A lease in Tennessee
Western and Atlantic commission met to decide terms for a Chattanooga lease requiring double-tracking and a long lease. Cost estimates per mile range from 20 000 to 40 000, with previous double-tracking at 30 000 per mile. Members questioned willingness to pay for right of way and terminal facilities and declined social invitations due to travel to Chattanooga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western and Atlantic Commission
Chattanooga
Senate
Rapite
Southern Railroad
HE. B. Spenger
Ias
Atlanta
Gainesville
Meridian
Miss
Alabama Great Southern
Spencer
Jordan
Atlante
Chamber of Commerce
Phx
Wedsday
Attempt On Officer McWilliams Narrowly Fails At East Atlanta Home
An unknown shooter fired twice at Patrolman J W McWilliams last night on his East Atlanta porch as he prepared for a midnight report. He returned inside, grabbed a revolver, and searched the yard but found no trace of the assailant. Police pursue leads to identify the marksman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McWilliams
Atlanta
McWilliams
McWillams
Harley-Davidson Chooses Atlanta as Southern Shipping Point
Harley-Davidson Motor Company of Milwaukee designates Atlanta as its southern headquarters and will distribute motorcycles to seven southern states. Negotiations via southern manager Gus Castle with the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce industrial and statistical bureau led to the plan. The first carload is en route and due next week, highlighting Atlanta as a strategic distribution hub for the Southeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley-Devidson Motor Company
Milwaukee
Atlanta
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Florida
North
South Carolina
Harlay-Davison
Gus Castle
Industrial and Statistical Bureau
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Industrial Bureau of
The
Champ
Floods devastate south central Texas amid heavy losses
Images show severe damage across Brazos river area with dismantled homes in Bryan. Rescuers haul food to refugees by cable while Texas floods disrupt Waller county where several houses floated away. J R Garrett reports entire Brazos bottom flooded and people clinging to trees.
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Texas
Henry Martin
m@nager
Interna
Great Northern Railway
Psrvan
Andes
SRE
Brazos River
Noases
Bryan
Acwire
Ndgroes
Eae Bae Carer Ae Foltpe
Inveiekt
Soltpe
Saoeseauat Og
Houston
J.R. Garrett
Brazos Bottom
Waller -County
Aged Woman Dies From Burns in House Fire
Mrs L L Scherer aged 60 a resident of ixbkwood died after severe burns suffered when her dress caught fire from an open grate in her sitting room. Her skirt flamed and the entire dress burned off before flames could be extinguished. She was rushed to a hospital ambulance where she died around nightfall. Funeral arrangements will be made later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.L. Scherer
Ixb*kwood
Ater
Sun Spot Found by Father Ricard At Lyric Theater
Father Jerome Ricard of Santa Clara University reports a sun spot seen during a central meridian passage. The Lyric stock company occupies the stage with Norman Hackett and James Norman Hackett. production shifts include Beulah Paynter and Grace Scott as plans for Wells theaters in the South unfold amid a road to stock transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Cal
Jerome Ricard
Sant Clara University
Lyric Theater
New York
Wells
Saint-Havelin
Cardoza
Imma
Bunting
Neke Weole
James Norman Hackett
Billy Long
Atlanta
Nashville
Grace Scott
Richmond
Beulah Paynter
Birmingham
Miss Bunting
Memphis
Fiance Killed as Bride-to-Be Sends Out Cards
In Asheville North Carolina December 10 Miss Elizabeth Williamson read invitations and learned of Lane Davis death in Quick Park Alabama. Davis died from injuries after a motor car accident while Williamson attended a four-part series of pre nuptial showers in her honor.
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Asheville
Wes
Elizabeth’ Williamson
Lane Davis
Quik Park
Ala
Wiliamson
Cal Park
Ms. Davis
Real Heart of the Shopping District
A satirical note asserts the true shopping hub is in Atlanta homes not storefronts. It argues that reaching households via the Constitution creates lasting access, stating buyers will seek sellers with the right price and visible presence in domestic spaces.
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Atlanta
Blacksmith to Star in The Magic Flute at Court Opera House
Franz Bachmann a 40 year old blacksmith at the locomotive works in Gassel has been chosen to take the teaching role in The Magic Flute. The performance is set for December 15 at the court opera house.
Woman Passenger's Rights Upheld in Rail Car Case
The Georgia and Florida Railroad fight ends with a ruling that a woman is on equal footing with a man for alighting from a car. The Supreme Court overturns lower damages favoring the suitor, requiring specific allegations to claim privileges for weakness unless the passenger cites clear need such as a child or infirmity.
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Supreme Court
Georgia and
Florida’ Railroad Company
Savannah
Thigpen
Emanuel County
Ivete
Taverne
Harper
Bryan says a man can earn a million in life
New York December 10 Secretary of State William J Bryan declared before a clerical conference that it is possible for a man to earn a million dollars in a lifetime. He argued wealth should reflect service to society, noting Jefferson and Lincoln earned value beyond money. He urged men to serve society rather than seek wealth.
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New York
William J. Bryan
New York Federation of
Ifunda
Bryan Mide
Bryan
Hryan
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Sincoly
New Haven Stops Dividend After Forty Year Record
The New Haven Railroad, long a dividend payer since 1873, suspends disbursements on its 157 million dollar stock after a directors meeting. The unanimous directors cite weak conditions, expected lower six month income, and large pending improvements as reasons for delaying dividends and awaiting better general conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ag BR
New’ Morls, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Ita
New Haven
Camirman Howard Eliott
Numbbers
Illiott Watd
Man and girl arrested at Winecoff hotel in Atlanta
J Richardson aged 29 and Miss Ada Griffin of Montgomery were arrested at the Winecoff hotel on charges of disorderly and immoral conduct. Held on $100 bond each, police to investigate alleged white slave aspect. Griffin is daughter of a Montgomery grocer. Richardson says he arrived in Atlanta earlier in the week and that Griffin came to the hotel seeking him. Manager Frank Harrell to press charges. police to conduct full inquiry.
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J. Richardson
Ada Griffin
Montgomery
Winecoff Hotel
Department of the White Slave
Winecof Hotel
Frank Harrell
Richardson
Atlanta
Miss Griffin
Harrell
U S Warships Guard Tampico Amid Rebel Assault
Washington reports detail Wilson anti trust push with House Judiciary Committee as President backs Lincoln La Follette style measures. Proposals define monopolies and nonreasonable restraints, shift burden of proof, and seek an interstate trade commission to regulate, dissolve trusts, and aid courts. Senator Newlands and Attorney General Mc Reynolds involved. details unsettled.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
House Judiciary Committee
Interstate Trade Commission
Uot
Spade Jit
Mc Reynolds
Newlands
Interstate Commerce Committee
Ei Hm
Newlands’ Bil
Interstate Trade ‘Commission
Congress
Samuel Untermyer
New York
Money Trust” Committee of
House
Money Trust
Jis
Love of Wandering Brings Girl to Grief
Chicago December 10 Margaret Feltwell a 20 year old alledged heir to a wealth pulsa Altoona Pennsylvania claims inheritance drives wanderlust that left her frail and hungry seeking lodging and food yesterday Her story traces a life of ease abandoned to roam as her traveling evangelist father Reverend Joseph Feltwell continues his peripatetic ministry and the county takes her in for care
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Margaret Feltwell
Altoona
Joseph Feltwell
Tampico Crisis Deepens as U S Ships Move In
Reports from Tampico indicate heavy street fighting has begun with rebels advancing on the city. The United States battleship Louisiana heads for Tampico while Rear Admiral Fletcher prepares to remove foreigners if needed. Washington says Chester and Wheeling will guard the port with Rhodes Island and Michigan offshore to aid if required.
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Vera Cruz
Tampico
Louisiana
Villareal
Febal
Amecan
Castro
Ear
Dleg
Frank Wlether
Ned
Mipi
Bremen
Fletcher
Washington
Scout
Chester
Wheeling
Sity
Culgon
Tampied
Vetty
Rhodes Island
Michigan
Rebels and Federals to Battle on Mexican Border
Northern Mexico grips the border area as General Salvador Mercado leads about 4,000 federal troops opposite Presidio. Rebels march with a similar force aiming to trap the garrison and force a decision on whether any federals stay in the north. Trenches and defensive positions form as the standoff continues amid money and provisions shortages.
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Eveomiy
Senam
Nepremmer
Salvador Mercado
United States
Presidio
Morth
Okinawa
Weather Prophecy and Friday Forecast Notes
Weather summaries across stations list high and low temperatures with averages and rainfall. Atlanta shows 83 high with clear skies. Birmingham 42. Galveston clear. Nashville clear. New York snow. Raleigh clear. Washington cloudy.
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Incies
Atlanta
Birmingahan
Buffalo
Dolay
Sherlenton
Elea
Cage
Galveston
Kansas City
Knoxville
Memphis
Miami
Lou
Montgomery
Nashville
Lear
New Orleans
New York
Raleigh
San Antonio
St Louis
Shreveport
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W. & A. Lessee
Legislative Commission
Capitol
Father Ricard
Lyric
Norman Hackett
Atlanta Constitution
Seaeeey
Neer
Supreme Saurt
Haven Wesan
U. S
Ema Sacto Rien
Mexican
Mexico City
Wweather Prophecy
Chureday
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