Depot Crossings Repair Underway Ahead of New Station Talks
W. W. Griffin wins the contract to repair Pryor and Loyd sitter crossings at both ends of the depot with work to start immediately. Surfaces will be raised, tracks repaired, and new cobbles replaced with broad Ragstones. Drainage will be laid to divert rainwater into Wahuma street sewers. Progress on depot flooring is slow with uncertain results. Railroads hint negotiations for a new passenger station are near completion and officials favor a new depot over costly further repairs.
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W. W. Griffin
Belgfin UL
Wahuma Street
Tooney
Atlanta
Story of a Slave Becomes Free Through Electric Bitters
George D. Williams of Alanchester Miah relates how a chained slave of disease gains freedom. His wife, helpless for five years, regains ability after two bottles of Electric Bitters. The remedy claims to cure female ailments including nervousness insomnia melancholy headaches backache and spells. Only 0c at drug stores.
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George D. Williams
Alanchester
Miah
A Love Feast Ends In Chain Gang For Ike And Hamp
A lively tale from yesterday morning shows Ike Williams and Hamp Jackson meeting after a prayer service. A gilt of liquor, two wieners, a silver quarter and a church friends’ bond lead to bickering over a missing quarter and a threat of violence. Police arrested both men, who were held at the police barracks and later sent to the city chain gang, to work side by side.
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Ike Willams
Hamp Jackson
Ike
Hamp
Uke
Bradder Jackson
Hump
Broyles
tHamp
Will King Cleared Of Ponce de Leon Pavilion Fire Links
County police dismissed ties between Will King son of Dr A J King and the incendiary blaze at Ponce de Leon spring last Sunday night. After arrest at the bar the young man was released following further investigation proving no connection. Odom elected county school commissioner at Reldsvie with Tugsy retiring after twenty years.
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A. J. King
Ponce de Leon
Young King
King
Hicl-reister
Odom
Sted
Reldsvie
Tattnall
A - Odom
Lyons
Joh Tugsy
Hughey
Emory College
Abner McKinley Praises South’s Resources and Growth
Abner M Kinley, brother of President McKinley, toured Atlanta and surrounding areas, praising the South’s climate, forests, mineral lands, and potential for diverse crops and industries. He cited cotton products, tobacco, and small factories as future wealth, noting Seaboard routes support growth and that American manufacturers can compete globally. The visit highlighted plans for farming diversity, market gardening, and regional industrial expansion.
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Abner McKinley
President McKinley
Atlanta
Portsmouth
Seaboard
South
D. A. Tompkins
Charlotte
Business Men's League
North Carolina
New Jersey
Georgia
Granary
Laughter House of America
Canton
Switzerland
Eco
Carolinas
Ton
Seaboard Air Iine
Allen
Dr Gibson Buried Today At Lexing ton Georgia
The funeral for Rev. J. G. Gibson who died Thursday at his West End home was held yesterday at First Baptist Church with an impressive program. A memorial service followed by a formal procession to Lexing ton, Ga, where interment will take place. Pallbearers were Thomas J. Peeples M L Brittain W G Cooper B J Paxon L M Landrum and George Hall. Honorary escort included W J Northen Judge Samuel Lumpkin J J Maddox A D Adair W C Howard John M Green Dr G G Roy and city Baptist ministers.
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West Eand
Lexington
First Baptist Church
M. L. Brittain
W. G. Cooper
B. J. Paxon
L. M. Landrum
George ©. Hall
W. J. Northen
Samuel Lumpkin
J J. Maddox
A. D. Adair
W. C. Howard
John M. Green
G. G. Roy
Soldiers to Alaska Move for Fort McPherson Unit
Company B, now at Fort McPherson, is ordered to Alaska to reinforce posts in the far north. Departure not fixed, anticipated next week with sailing around June 1 from Seattle after arctic preparedness. Commanded by First Lieutenant R. S. Offley and Second Lieutenant William O. Smith. Soldiers seek change and await definite orders.
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Fort McPherson
Alaska
Seattle
Wash
R. 5. Offley
William O. Smith
Railway notes. Chief clerk appointed and office changes abroad
Rail news reports Bell leaves for Raleigh to become chief clerk to George Browder of Southern railway. Cleveland named general agent at Cincinnati. Breese to succeed him in Boston. Whitney named contracting agent for Wabash in St Louis. Speed resigns from Cotton Belt to rejoin Santa Fe. Canadian Pacific dividends declared. year results shown. Chicago agency shifts hint at wider exodus as railroads cut out-of-town offices. Additional notes on trunk lines, officer movements, and rate classifications adjustments.
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EF. Bell
Menon
Atlanta
Raleigh
N. C
George Browder
Southern Railway
Bell
The
Southern
Straffc
Monon
Southern Territory
Tate
A. Cleveland
Chicago Northwestern
Equitable
Cincinnati
N. M. Breese
Northwestern
Boston
Cleveland
J. B. Whitney
St. Louis
TG. B. Speed
Cotton Belt
Santa Fe
Chicago
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
Central of Georgia Railroad Company
George J. Mohler
Union Pacific
Puget Sound
Seattle
Spokane
Oregon Line
Omaha
Central of Georgia
Northern
D. J. Stansell
Great Northern
J. C. Stuart
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Read
Mr. Stuart
Scott
Hughitt
Stuart
Freight rate scandal widens with audit and probes
New York traffic men report that central freight committee agents who were fixing rates are under scrutiny. Intersine Commissioners Yeomans and Filer and Special Agent Merchand push to indict offenders while shippers delay actions. Eastbound rates appear biased against small shippers, with giant firms paying far lower tariffs, allegedly undercutting normal costs.
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Trafic
New York
Chimuro
Central Freight Committee
Intersine
Yeomans
Filer
Merchand
Wuld
Board of Trade
Trig
Engine Exits Embankment Wreck Kills Fireman Injures Brakeman
A through freight on the Georgia Carolina and Northern near Clinton, six miles away, derailed after the engine left an embankment in heavy rain. The engine overturned, many cars loaded with merchandise were demolished, and a fireman was killed while a brakeman was mortally injured. The line was blocked for hours.
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Columbia
5. C
Georgia
Catonia
Northern
Clinton
School Teacher Killed By Train In Durham
Ernest Young, a 22 year old school teacher and top graduate, was killed today on the Southern Railway in Durham North Carolina. He was walking along the track and did not hear the train until it was too late. His death is described as instantly fatal with a crushed skull. He belonged to a prominent local family and was a well known educator.
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Durham
N. C
Ernest Young
Southern Railway
Young
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