Tracks of new railway laid into Atlanta
The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad crossed Atlanta city limits early yesterday, signaling major industrial growth. The line promises fast, modern service to Brunswick and the sea, linking coal and iron regions to rail and steamship networks, with Atkinson overseeing construction and operation shaping a 6494 mile system from Brunswick to Birmingham.
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Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Atlanta
South
Brunswick
Brunswick Steamship Company
West Hunter
Haynes and
Mangum
Alabama
Georgia
Birmingham Coal and Iron Company
Brunswick Steamehip Company
Steamship Company
English Capitalist James W. English Jr Injured in Car Collision
James W. English Jr. senior Atlanta financier and son of Captain J. W. English was seriously injured Tuesday night when his carriage was struck by a streetcar on Peachtree Street. He sustained a severe head wound, several broken ribs, and body bruises, and was taken to the Elkin Goldsmith sanitarium where doctors report he is resting well with hopes of a swift recovery.
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James W. English, Jr
Peachtree Street
Elkin-Goldsmith Sanitarium
Mr. English
Seaboard readies Birmingham service expansion
Seaboard adds Pullman Broiler Car service on Atlanta to Birmingham runs Nos 38 and 41 starting December 1I. The upgrade features new 80-pound rail, side tracks every four miles, powerful engines, steam heated and electric lighted passenger coaches, reinforced construction, and telegraphone. Freight capacity grows with 2000 new cars ordered this year, with full delivery by January 1. Atlanta terminals will match Brunswick district standards, and local yards will handle 3,000 cars for rapid loading. President Atkinson receives multiple congratulatory messages for securing vast southern investment.
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Seaboard
Birmingham
Pullan Perlor-Broiler
Atlanta
Brunswick
Atlantic
Atkinson
South
Georgia
Alabama
Salvation Army tohold Christmas dinner for Atlanta poor
The Salvation Army in Atlanta plans a large scale Christmas feast for about 1000 needy residents. Major John M Berriman calls on business leaders and residents to donate gifts, turkeys, or funds and offers to pick up donations.
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Salvation Army
Atlanta
John M Berriman
Masons Will Entertain Bolton Lodge Election Dinner
Bolton Lodge to hold annual election of officers Saturday night. Visiting Masons and families will attend an elaborate dinner with speeches by Thomasy H. Jeffries grand master of Georgia James L. Maynon and H Culberson. Local Masons look forward to the gala event.
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Bolton Lodge
Masonic Lodge of
Bolton
Bankrupt American Chemical and Mining Company named
In Atlanta an involuntary petition placed against the American Chemical and Mining Company, with 30000 dollars in liabilities and assets near the same, Judge Newman appointing AL. Waldo as receiver for 10000 dollar bond. Four others cited as movants include E. W. Collins and R. S. Armstrong. Four deaths reported in Bristol and Americus incidents involving dynamite and a mule accident.
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American Chemical and Mining Company
United States Court
American Chemical and Mining Company of
Atlanta
J. C Clark
I. W. Collins
W. M. Hale
Movants
E. W. Collins
L. C. Clarke
R S Armstrong & Bros
Cotton States Betting and Supply Company
Newman
Nathaniel Barnes
Elijah Moody
Montgomery Named Mayor In Decatur City Election
Decatur held its city election yesterday selecting mayor and councilmen. Incumbent John A. Montgomery defeated Mason by 71 to 32. The contest for mayor drew most interest while council seats went to Weeks Stone and Thomas J. Tooper, all returning incumbents. Montgomery’s waterworks administration was cited as a factor in strong support.
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Decatur
John A. Montgomery
M. & Mason
Montgomery
T. L. Weeks
M. I. Stone
Thomas J. Tooper
Governor's Cup Coffee and EEM Cigarettes Ad Repetition
An advertisement promotes EEM Cigarettes at drug and cigar stores claiming mildness and curative properties for cold catarrh and asthma. It also touts Governor's Cup Coffee as mild, pleasing, and healthful to drink with grocer availability.
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EEM Cigaretts
Freight Trains Collision Wrecks Cars on Coastal Line
At Ludowitz Georgia a switch was opened by a negro brakeman allowing an westbound Atlantic Coast Line engine to rear into an eastbound train at 8 o clock this morning. Ten cars were demolished and debris blocked the line for hours. The engineer and conductor were safely aboard the rear unit. Damage estimated as light by officials.
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Cosat
Ludowitz
Atlantic Coast Line
Passenger Officials Meet in Southeast Bi Monthly Session
The Southeastern Passenger Association held a regular bi monthly meeting in the Equitable building chaired by Richardson. Attendees included numerous railway officials from Louisville Nashville Nashville Chattanooga New Orleans Atlanta and Norfolk among others. A senate report announced nominations for U S attorney eastern district of Louisiana Rufus Foster of Louisiana.
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Southeastern Tariff Association
Southeastern Passenger Association
Richardson
Equitable Buildiing
South
W. A. Russell
G. PF
Pa. Louisvilis
Nashville
Louieville
W L. Danley
N.C
St. GL
W.L Lightfoot
A. G. Lytle
N.O
T. P
Cincinnati
George H. Smithh
N. E
New Orleans
W. J. Craig
TC White
Great Northern
J. P. Billups
W. P
Atlanta
J. A. Higgins
Allentor Clift Wayne
A. le
Norefolk
C.F. Stewart
PLA
A AD
Savannah
Western
Norfolk and Western
Chattanooga
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Ine
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Birmingheam
South Georgia
Waycross Air Line
Tifton
Manchester
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Chester
LaGrange
Roanoke
Talladega
Arkwright
Bessemer
H. Matkinson
The
Atlante, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Mellene
Ayer
Ess Arace
Captain English
J. W English
Fourth National Bank
Hhis
Muse’s
Muse
Dfen’s
Whitehall Street
Nottingham
Maxim
Brussels
Coustpa Ie
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Axminster
J. M. High Co
Masons
Americus
Joshua Willlame
Ae Ous
Apollinaris
Table Waters
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