Simplex Offices to Locate Atlanta Headquarters
The Simplex Manufacturing Company decides to set its southern headquarters in Atlanta, over New Orleans, after claims by Stanley B. Mathewson the Atlanta district manager. From Atlanta the workload will be distributed to Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and the two Carolinas. Boundary dispute between United States and Mexico over El Paso prompts Taft to urge prompt settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simplex Manufacturing Company
New York City
Atlanta
Stanley B. Mathewson
New Orleans
Mathewson
New York
Orleans
Algo
Austin
Texas
R. H. Ward
San Antonio
el Paso
Campbell
Taft
United States
Mexico
Diapute
B F McCall Dies From Burns After Auto Explosion
B F McCall of Jennings Bluff Florida died at Union hospital Valdosta after burns from a gasoline tank explosion under his car near Dasher Georgia. He was repairing the car when the tank ignited and burned him. Funeral set for Jennings Bluff Florida tomorrow morning. Woodlawn Park in receiver’s hands as judge names H Whey Johnson to oversee property held by United States Land Company. Samuel H Seasiona plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
B. F. McCall
Jennings Bluff
Fla
Thas
Union Hospital
Dasher
McCall
Jenninga Bluz
Fle
Woodlawn
Savannah
Weodlawn Park
Ethton
H. Whey Jonneon
Samuel H. Seasiona
United States Land Company
Erwin Mentioned as Judge for New Georgia District
Macon Ga February 16 Special United States District Attorney Marlon Erwin is mentioned as the probable judge of a proposed district in Congress Mr Erwin says the man should handle admiralty and serve both northern and southern districts Strong friends will urge his consideration if the bill advances
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
United States
Marlon Erwin
Brantley
Erwin
Hart of Cataula Dies at 72 in Columbus Ga
W J Hart a well known citizen of Cataula Ga died today in Columbus at age 72. The announcement notes his residence and age, marking the passing of a local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hart
Cataula
Columbus, Ga
Haskins Fired From Exchange After Pool Collapse
Henry Haskins of Lathrop Haskins & Co was declared ineligible for reinstatement by the stock exchange committee after the Columbus and Hocking Valley pools collapse. His seat will be sold to satisfy obligations. any surplus may go to him, while other firms face trials for their roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry & Haskins
Stock Exchange
Lathrop, Haskins & Go
Columbus and
Hocking Coal and Iron Pool
Exchange
Haskins
The
Bory
Bays
Lathrop, Haskins & Co
Henry 8
Inga
Henry
Hasking
Lathrop, Hasking & Co
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Iron Pools
James R. Keen
J. M. Fiske & Co
Roberts, Hall & Crike
the Exchange
Haski
Ns 3
Central of Georgia to Run Extra Train for Connections
The railroad commission discussed late departures from Atlanta by Central of Georgia trains. General Manager Morse says if Louisville and Nashville connections are an hour or more late, an extra train on No. 32 will depart Atlanta at 10:25 p.m. to connect with Columbus Albany and southwest Georgia. He promises regular follow through to prevent further complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Railroad Commission
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Atlanta
T. S. Morse
Louisville and Nashville
Columbus
Albany
Georgia
Moise
Taft Sets Whisky Regulations Clarifying Labels
Washington on February 16 President Taft approved new liquor rules from the board of food and drugs. Unmixed spirits distilled from grain may be called whisky without qualification, while blended whisky must be labeled as such. Distillates from other substances labeled whisky are misbranded and prosecutable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Patts
Board of Food and Drugs Inspection
Department of Agriculture
Wii- Fach
MacVoeegh
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
Senator Had to Quit in Awkward Session
Washington February 16 The Senate opened and quickly faced a crowded calendar with disputed bills. After one hour the body exhausted those uncontested measures and could not proceed with other business due to rules. The House spent five hours in session and adjourned to tomorrow while the Senate met briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
King Convicted of Attacking Girl in Muscogee Court
Arch King a young Alabama negro was convicted in Muscogee Superior Court of attempted criminal assault on a 13 year old white girl in Columbus. He received the maximum twenty years in the penitentiary. The crime occurred December 9 as the girl walked to school with a companion. The trial was private with heavy security and defense by Blade and Swift. Separately, Senator Foster proposed raising boll weevil fight funding from 215,000 to 300,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Arch King
Lee County
Alabama
Muscogee
Columbia
Gilbert
Blade
Swift
Washington
Foster
Louisiana
Senate
Chanse of Representatives
Columbus Basketball Team Hosts Big Homecoming Welcome
In Columbus Georgia on February 18 the Columbus basketball team on a strong road win streak will be honored on return. A subscription is opened and funds are raised to provide a rousing reception with automobile parades and entertainments as features of the welcome program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
No Real Competition Between Railroads
In New York on February 18 J C Stubbs general traffic director and KK Spence eastern general freight manager for the Harriman lines testified there was no real competition between the Southern and Union Pacific railroads before their 1901 amalgamation by E H Harriman. The United States government seeks dissolution of the Harriman merger arguing the two lines remain competing and not allowed to unite to eliminate competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. C. Stubbs
and & KK
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Cery
Ing
Chamberlin
Johnson - DuBose Company
Simplex
B. F. M’call
Rogers, Peet & Co
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Hocking Pool
Committee of Stock Exchange
Central 10
Deanlap
Whitehall, ST
Decature ST
Department of Banking
Central Bank & Trust Corporation
King
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Harriman
Postum Cereal Company, Limited
Battle Creek, Mich
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