Report Recommends Navy Shipbuilding Boost
The report on the naval appropriation bill urges construction of new ships totaling 28 885 000 dollars while total navy requests reach 96 338 038 dollars. It outlines costs for battleships cruisers scouts and colliers, plus 3000 more sailors and a Great Lakes training station, to maintain national defense and American influence.
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Navy
Washington
House
Foss
Raval Affairs Committee
Gorman
Sierfeing
Satern
Hemisphere
Ehips
Secretary of the Navy
Fetr
Great Lakes
Merger Interest Grows Over Hawkinsville Rail Link
February report from Brinalek notes strong local interest in a proposed railroad merger involving Hawkinsville and Florida Southern. The plan would use a graded right of way from Hawkinsville to Genavia, with potential donation to extend Hawkinsville’s railroad.
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Hawkinsville
Reuroad
Hawkins
Spe Qwll
Hawkinsvillians
Reid
Brinalek
Flori
Atlantic
Birminghim
Fitton
Thomasville
Gulf
Tifton
Northeastern
Hawkinville
Florida
Ery Hawkluss
Genvania
Hawkinsvilles Railroad
Georgia Day Observances Highlight Essay Medal Contest
Georgia day events center at the state capitol and Boys High School. The Joseph Habersham chapter DAR presents a gold medal to the top essayist on The Founding of the Colony of Georgia. A program features the Buchanan Orchestra, choirs, solos, and a benediction, with officials and teachers coordinating exercises and awards for Georgia history projects at both the capitol and the Boys High School.
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Georgia
House of Representatives
State Capitol
Joseph Habersham
Daughters of the American Revolution
Colony of Georgia
L . Bleckley
Capitol
Hev
Landrum
LLD
America
Buchanans _ orchestra
Carmet
Clarence Blosser
Alien D
Ross White Steinhagen
Frank C Wheat
Belle
Dykeman
Boys High School of
Atlanta
Colony of
Georgina
Eix
Logan E Bleckley
Daris
Benediction
Buchanan 3
HE W Martin
Belle C Dykeman
Siaton
Boyshea School
Alton
Tell
Tate, Wright
Hemsen_King
Saunders | Jones
Julian Thomas
Lee
Strauss
James Oglethorpe Ben Way
Journaliam
Houston
Blair Foster
Alfred H Cuiquitt
Gorge J Gilson
Judson Warlick
All Local Companies Consolidate Under Local Management
The February 11 meeting in Augusta elected James U. Jackson president of North Augusta Land and Improve ment Company North Augusta Hotel Company North Augusta Electric and Improvement Company Augusta and Al ken Raltwo Company Augusta Railway and Electric Company of the North Augusta Land Company Henry H Cumming was named vice president replacing K Lancaster William of Richmond of the Augusta Railway and Electric Company Charles G Good rich cashier of the Georgia Railroad bank elected vice president and Mkeykin Wright general counsel William H Barrett named general counsel for the other firms An executive committee of James A Jackson Charles G Good rich Thomas Barrett Jr and Henry H Cumming will supervise all companies with local management emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
North Augusta
James U. Jackson
North Augusta Land and Improvement Company
North Augusta Hotel Company
North Augusta Electric and Improvement Company
Augusta and Alken Raltwo
Augusta Railway and Electiic Company
North Augusta Land Company
Henry H Cumming
K Lancaster William
Richmond
Augusta Railway and Electric Company
Charles G Goodrich Cashier
The
Georgia Railroad Bank
Inquest Talk Over Fontaine Case in Columbus
In Columbus the inquest into the accidental death of George H L Fontaine at the Muscogee Club was tentatively reconsidered after relatives questioned its necessity. Coroner Clements indicated a possible inquest tomorrow as officers still hold two suspects under arrest. The Fontaine funeral was held at Trinity Episcopal Church with prominent citizens as pallbearers.
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Columbus
George HL Fontaine
Muscogee Club
Clements
Fontaine
C D Hunt
Thomas A Wiliams
A W Cozart
Charles R Hussell
C Haigett
J W Jackson
Columbus Water Works
Goethens
H Springer
Museogte
Redd
Atlanta
Wuscogee
Tomorow
Johnson
George L Johnson
Trinity Episcopal Church
St Johns
Montgomery
Trinity
Linwood
Clinton Moore
Lin Wood Cemetery
Catehong
Lolombus
Fox
Emma Burton
Hutson
North Highlands
Arrowea
Josephine Davenewood
Tox
Grand jury faults money lenders and county bookkeepers
The Macon county grand jury before Judge Felton condemned local money lenders for usury rates from 600 to 1000 percent, urged legislative remedy, and called for broader jury service. They praised Superintendent Pound and the Roff home, recommended road and bridge improvements, and supported moving the institution to a rural site to curb abuse.
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E C Biffey
Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Cnunty Grand Jury
Tudge Felton
Srand
Benb County
Pound
Roff
Gams Tawa
Mester Brunson
Guaranteed Cure for Piles and Protruding Fissue
Ad offers PAZO ointment promising relief from itching bleeding and protruding piles. Sells a 6 to 14 day cure with money back guarantee if not effective. Mentions a druggist stand behind product and a price of 121ls 10.
Bryan denies voting against Crisp at Montgomery rally
William J Bryan spoke on moral issues to a packed Montgomery crowd, denying a charge that he voted against Speaker Crisp while Crisp ran for speaker. He asserted records show he voted for Crisp twice and received salvation during the event.
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Montgomery
Ain
Willam J Bryan
Bryan
Crisp
Speak’r
Strike breakers jailed in Savannah for alleged immigration law violations
Charles Aulck and P J Fisher were arrested in Tampa Mia on February 11 on warrants by D F Smith of that city. They were gathering union men to act as strike breakers as building trades were on strike in Tampa. About twenty men were ready, but union leaders intercepted the group. Dr WM D Blanchard, a leading Columbus physician, lies critically ill at home on Third Avenue.
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Savannah
Joba
Tampa
Charles Aulck
P J Fisher
D F Smith
Wee
Columbus
Soneelal
WM D Blanchard
Criticyai
Third Avenue
Leveework Bill Passed and Snow Quiet Savannah
The senate approved a Mississippi bond issue of $1,000,000 for fence improvement outposts and the house unanimously invited Congressman WF Fearst to address the legislature. Snow fell in Savannah on February 17, with a brief flurry. Old Tom Williamson, a 94-year-old local resident, was found frozen to death.
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Jackson
Senate
Mississippi
House
WF Fearst
Savannah
Tom Williamson
Endorsement for Edwards from Bibb County Republicans
The Bibb County Republican convention in Macon will meet Tuesday to name delegates to the district convention and the state Republican delegation. The group endorses Hon Harry Stillwell Edwards as a delegate to the national Republican convention. In Little Rock Arkansas on February 11, Wentz, general superintendent of the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf railroad, resigned. restoration to take effect February 5. Seher of Chicago expected to succeed him.
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Bibb County
Macon
SIM
Criftin City
Harry Stillwell
Tittle Rock
Ark
Wowentz
Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad
Rock J Land System
FO M Seher
Chicago
Wentz
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Clarenge Angier
Atlanta, Ga
Glarence Angier
N. B
James A. Jackson
North Augusta Industries
Fountaine
Sharks
Grand Jury
Justice Courts of Bible
Felton
Hoff
New Orleans
Feuuary
Anselm
Risvara
Puerto
Tanishorn
Ger
Thuget
Ghent
Kate Feore
Simms
Laguna
James L Clifford Hunter
Havana
Vila Y Hermano Clarke
Galveston
el Valle Grant
New York
Hanover
Jacobs Bremen
Cardswell
Norfolk
Mary T Quinby
Avey Punta Gorda
Mongolia
Newport News Vortigern
Cardenas
Kish Cavite
Alabama
United Kingdom
Continent
Cerea
Genoa
Tiernandina
Fla
Stella B Kaplan Merrito
Samuel Dillaway Smith
Newport News Vn
M. F Plant
Amn
Thompson Haltimore
Savinnah
Ariven
Young Brothers Snow
Newport News
Mary B Baird Cook
Phiadelphia
Randall
Nebraskan
Toronto
Canada
United States
Stocks and Bonds
United
U.S
Geo J Dexter
Western Assurance Co
Loseen
F Kenny
J. Dexter
Southern Dept
C.s. Mathews & CO
Atlanta, Georgia
Dr Blanchard Very
Mississippi Senate
Edwards
Sapan
Sap
J. IO
Onree
Cpa Py Pbrashive
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