Big Lines to Get Shore Terminal in Consolidation
Charleston reports pending negotiations where Southern Railway and Atlantic Coast Line plan to absorb East Shore Terminal, linking water-front line with major system to cut port charges and boost traffic. Officials seek an official stance on annual passes as eastern roads may tighten exchange options next year. Charleston merchants resist perceived discrimination while rail unions await broader policy clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Erwin
Atlantic Coast
Ling
William E. Huger
East Shore
J. M. Culp
Southern Railway
Shore Company
Atlanta Coast Line
Souther
Southern
Southern Fairway
Charleston
Savannah
Duslness
Chamber of Commerce
Cotton Exchange
Atlanta
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Reading
Eastern Reds
Negro Pocketbook Robber Strikes Again in City
Chief Ball vows active steps to curb street robberies by footpads targeting women. A recent attack on Mrs. Clein and a follow up on Miss Emma Smith prompted warnings not to carry purses in hand. Police in citizen clothes had halted similar thefts weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball
Amal Hunenback
Clein
Piedmont Avenue
Emma Smith
Cone Street
Miss Smith
LONG ELECTED TRUSTEE IN Kilgore BANKRUPTCY FIGHT
At the adjourned Kilgore bankruptcy creditors meeting in Carrollton Georgia H W Long was chosen permanent trustee over Leonard Esq the temporary receiver. The vote favored Long by 2474 to about 1400 with thirteen creditors for Long and nine for Hoad. Some voters were questioned on eligibility. The December 2 meeting previously tied and did not declare an election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilgore
Carrollton
J. J Kilgore
S. B. Grow
H. W. Long
Leonard Esq
Long
Hoad
Girl Takes Part in Robbery at Carrollton Overhead Bridge
Special report from Carrollton Georgia describes Thursday evening theft near the Central of Georgia railway overhead bridge. A man reports being intimidated by a male and two women, with a $15 purse stolen. A negro girl named Anna Jackson alias Anna Zellers, about two years old, was arrested. the victim’s identity remains unknown as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Central of Georgia Railway
Anna Jackson
Anna Zellers
Armstrong suit ends in court. costs taxed
In Hunteville Alabama on January 2 special session, the trial of the suit Institutea by Bruce Armstrong of The Herald Publishing Company to compel a peace bond against attorney David A. Grayson concluded in Justice Vaught's court. The court dismissed the suit and taxed Armstrong with costs after a sensational moment when he refused to answer a question on the stand and was sentenced to contempt, later remitted. The proceeding drew notable attention due to the parties' prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunteville
Ala
Institutea
Bruce Armstrong
Herald Publishing Company
David A. Grayson
Justice Vaught
Armstrong
House Catches Fire Three Times in Carrollton
In Carrollton Georgia on January 2 City Attorney B Bruce Merrell’s house caught fire three times in a day. Mrs Merrell smothered papers and combustibles in a closet while a neighbor helped extinguish the flames. The blaze began under the attic area and marked the third outbreak that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
B. Bruce Merrell
Death of Prominent Huntsville Civil War Veteran
William W. Robinson of Huntsville Alabama died last night at his home on Meridianville Pike after several weeks illness. He was sixty six years old and a Confederate veteran. He was unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Robinson
Huntsville
Alate
Ala
William WS. Robinson
Equity
Meridianville Pike
Robinson
Rail commission expands sleeping car service to Port Tampa
The commission addresses public travel issues and the need for better waiting room conditions. President John M. Egans of Central of Georgia reports strong sleeper service on the Atlanta to Albany route. Professor I. M. Brittain travels to Chicago to aid bringing the Baptist Young People's Union convention to Atlanta. Claude Johnson returns to Houston after holidays. Beginning January Southern extends sleeping car service on Florida Limited Nos. 18 and 11 from Cincinnati to Port Tampa with No. 16 southbound 10 50 p m and No. 13 northbound 9 45 a m leaving Port Tampa arrival times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legio
John M. Egans
Central of Georgia
Atlanta
Egan
Albany
Georgia
I. M. Brittain
Aty
Chicago
The
Baptist Young Fearle’s Union
Buttain
Claude Johnson
Southwestern
West Point
Houston
Tex
Southern
Cincinnati
Port Tampa
Fla
Port Pampa
Cincinneti
Jacksonville
Great Games to Be Played at Hunni cutt & Belingrath Building
After months of remodeling Jack Wilson opens the Hunni cutt & Belingrath corner Peach Tree and Walton street to public amusements. The sixth floor hosts pool and billiard parlors with twelve mahogany tables and a rubber cork carpet. The second floor bowling alley features maple finish, elevated spectator seating, modern conveniences, and a refined ladies department. The opening is announced for this evening with an invitation to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack ‘Wilson
Hunnicutt & Belingrath
Peachtree
Walton Street
Wirgon
Wilson
Postoffice Site to Come Up Today in Condemnation Case
Property owners and government are moving to advance condemnation cases for the Atlanta post office site to the current term to avoid delays. The U S district attorney seeks to dispose of the cases and report results to Washington before Congress adjourns on March 4, aiming to secure funding for the site purchase. The action could avert a long delay in a new government building project if Congress acts this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
William T. Newman
United States
Ulstrid
B. A. Angier
Washington
Atlanta
Dowie a sort of pope in Zion church discipline
The Brooklyn Eagle reports on John A Dowie founder of the Christian Catholic Church of Zion, acting as General Overseer with a hierarchy of overseers deacons and elders. It notes enforced doctrines, financial duties to Zion’s state house, and Zion City near Chicago as a base for expanding his enterprises including a printing plant bank and general store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Eagle
Brooklyn “Eagle
John A. Dowie
Christian Catholic Church of Zion
Dowie
Zion
Zion City
Chicago
Dowle
Rome Volunteer Department Work Summary 142 Fire Alarms
Rome fire department answered forty eight alarms in the year 142 averaging four per month. The worst incident was Bow & Terhune stoveworks with a loss of 49000 and insurance coverage nearly exhausted. Other alarms mainly involved smaller losses, with a strong safety record for Rome's volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Rome Fire Department
Bow &Terhune
Wiig
Surprising Talent Shines as Ben Frost Wins Big Day
New Orleans on January 2 reports a cool clear day at the track with Ben Frost dominating. Victories by Ben Frost and St. Tammany stand out amid a long card featuring six races and notable entries across the program, including Hive and Gloria in early events and Kaloma and St. Georgia Gardner in later races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Frost
St. Tammany
New Orleans
Inspector Shea
Barbara Frestebie
Tioga
LOG Netid
Gloria
Mund
H. Booker
Brush Ly
Hedfern
Lue
Eine
Woodmont Belle
Uffset
Vineland
Lee
Nuchilatic
Neapolitan
Patriod
Alpaca
icCafferty
Figra Levy
Washard
Jim King
Fuller
Dr. McNelly
Kalomd
Oat
Davidson
Belvino
Hoar
Ahumada
Preston
Aura B
Bediam
Barbara Freltenle
Star and Garter
Kelgerson
Glennovis
Dreamer
Pirate
Hall
Anzelger
Plamboyant
Daddy Bender
Eliza Dillon
Hebersons
Bean
Blue Ridge
Compass
Charles Ramsey
Atheoa
Ranxin
Dandie Belle
Janeur
Kati Gibrans
Lord Neville
Jim Nap
Eyrtho
Mnabina
Peat
Overboard
Hanover Slueen
Major Manatr
Honolulu
Registrar
John Patera
Potert
Hebodale
Handlean
Lady Brockway
Kaloma
Lady Alberta
Percy R. Playliké
Jack Demand
X—Farmer Jim
Zelamon
Delwe
Xie You Darg
the Lady
X—Hildreth
Darnell and
Hera
Marcos
Major Tenny
Little Scout
Ben ‘Chinee
Harry” New
Whisky Hing
Seateh Plaid
Jack Demme
Rae Huth
Trying Mayer
St. Georgia Gardner
Wunderlich
Lady Chorister
Larson
Swordsman
Patheen
Rosy Posy
Gold Brida
Vitus
Dade Glendon
Frank Forster
Tom Maybin
Death of Dr James H Low in Atlanta
Dr James H Low longtime Atlanta physician died yesterday at his College Park home after months of illness. Born in Baldwin County in 1820 he practiced in New York before moving to Atlanta and later left medicine for other business. He served at Wayside Home during the war and was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM at Tabernacle Baptist Church with interment at Westview Cemetery. Pallbearers include Hillyer Adair Towea Morgan Stewart and Rice. Honorary escort includes Deacons and infirmary staff of Tabernacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H Low
College Park
Atlanta
Balawin County
Philadelphia
New York
Macon
Tabernacle
McDonough
C. Crenshaw
James Crenshaw
Columbus
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Len G. Broughton
Weetview Cemetery
George Hillyer
A. D. Adair
Enoch Tovea
A. P. Morgan
A. P. Stewart
Frank P. Rice
Tabernacle Church
Tabernacle Infirmary
Dr. Low
HL ,Thornton
EA Calloway
B Scott
James B Baird
Charis W. Smith
E. M. Roberts
B, van Goidtsneven
R. Carter
Monster Hogs at Tifton in Massive Porkers Produce Record
Dan Walker of near Tifton killed two famous hogs named Hoiday last week. After dressing they weighed 1 609 pounds and 850 pounds respectively. He cut them up to weigh the total and extracted 240 pounds of fat. The combined carcass weight was 1 610 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tifton
Dan Walker
Hoiday
Ingleside Race Day Notes From San Francisco Track
At Ingleside in San Francisco on a cold muddy day, multiple races produced close finishes. Futurity winner Rosa of Folo led a field with Tortilla second and Angelino third in the first race, with other events noting tight finishes and scratched or misread entries across seven races and later entries list numerous horses and odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bella
Ingleside
Fausturo
Sen Magen
Nona
Esternell
Intrepido
Cornjila
Wachusett
Mellocoie
Ripper
Reed
Andrew~ring
Birkenrah
Tamm
Burns
Ante
Indiana
Walter Hran
Gold One
Carson
Star Gatton
Minder
Lindouvon
Ransch
C. Kelly
Waterbury
Gus Lanka
Kirkenruth
Leasch
Salv Stants
Grayfeld
Buray
Axminster
Bullman
I. Constellator
Larry Wit Ron
Prestano
von Hernvta
Matt Hogan
Ting A Ling
Ide Go
Maresson
Jim Browne
Educateran
Handspring
St. Arthur Ray
K. Hess Hooker
St. Rica
Ting A Fing
Bonnie Lissais
Jim Gore II
Elkam
Pat Oran
Colus
Mike Murphy
Bachus
Mellrosa
Bogus BI
Agarine
Irmo
A. Nugget
Tentel
Lamar
Annie Marie
Rowens
Rapid Water
Kickumbob
Nizrette
Carrell
Homage
Gilde
Gladys Bell
Maud’ Mueller
Graviva
Lilburn
Guida
Alles Carey
Navueg
Funeral of F. X. Donnelly at Immaculate Conception
Funeral services for Frank Donnelly killed when struck by a railroad switch engine near the Broad Street bridge will be held at 7:20 AM at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, with Rev. Father Hennessy officiating. Interment in Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Coroner’s inquest returned an accidental death verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Immaculate Conception
Oakland
Frank
Henry Hayes
H. L. Knott
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State Railroad Commission
Robert L. Foreman
Hiss Emma Smith
Jack Wilson
Newman
James H. Low
Porter PR
EB. D
Porter
Jijgsoush Broad Garwet
Atlanta, Ga
Nina Ae
F. X. Donnelly
Whitehall
Columbus Consolidated Gold Mining Company
Omestake
Fortuna
Fortune Gold Mining Company
Black Hilla Company
Hidden Fortune
Homsataks
Herberts, Shaw
Brown Palace
Denver
Colorado
Bank of Denver
Col
Internetion
EairTors
Daniel Coolf Gilman
Joins Hopkins University
Carnegie Institution
Harry Thurston Peck
Columbia University
Frank Moore Colby
Economica
New York University
Funkana Wagnals
Bobby Evadeca
Engielop Aina
Toms Dosiphan Bemsien
Wa Te Poatoffice
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