Taft Invited to Birmingham and Athens Ga
Taft promises southern visits after Panama trip with Birmingham and Athens stops under discussion. Augusta hosts speech and dinner January 21. cabinet completion promised by March 4 before foreign appointments. Lodge arrives for cabinet talks. Cromwell and Hammond also present. Birmingham delegation urges Taft’s southern outreach.
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Night rider attempt on Union City attorney general
Union City January 2 an attempt to assassinate Attorney General Caldwell occurred at 9 30 tonight near his home. He was followed from the depot by a man who fired twice as he neared his residence. The assailant escaped in the dark as a lighted area hindered identification. A reporter for the Associated Press shot at the shadow in the street but missed. Alarm sounded. troops and citizens formed a cordon but found nothing. Caldwell declined to comment and urged no publicity. Escorts have been provided as the town near Reelfoot Lake, known for night rider activity, remains patrolled and orderly.
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Presbyterian Papers Consolidated with New South Paper
The Presbyterian of the South will serve as the consolidated organ for the four southern Presbyterian papers. Headquarters will be in Atlanta with editorial offices in Richmond and New Orleans. The merger preserves local interests and expands readership. editors and staff will be retained.
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Last Flights by Wright In Aer Club Demonstrations
Wilbur Wright, surrounded by Aero Club members, gave final demonstrations in Lemans on January 2. He will travel to Pau for a month of instruction on his machine before returning to the United States. Wright predicts flights surpassing four hours or 128 to 160 miles with new motors. Ayres leaves Buenos Ayres as Spencer Eddy heads to Hamburg to assume Romani and Serv legation duties. Huntington Whison will lead the local legation.
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Croker Heads to Florida with Freedman for Palm Beach
Richard Croker and Andrew Freedman depart for Palm Beach Florida tomorrow morning from New York. The trip begins January 2 and is slated to proceed to Florida for the winter engagement.
Recorder Urges Stringent Near Beer Saloons Rules
The annual report condemns near beer saloons as a nuisance and obstacle to Prohibition enforcement. It calls for same restrictions as liquor and lager beer saloons, including 10 pm closing, Sunday and holiday closings, clear sightlines, and bans on women and minors, plus stronger measures to curb drunkenness and blind tigers.
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Name Receivers For The A B Ac In Georgia Alabama
Receivers were appointed for the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad. Harry M Atkins and Preston Arkwright named by Judge Don Adams as receivers. Road failed to pay interest on bonds and was placed in receivership with lines from Brunswick to Manchester, Atlanta, and Birmingham.
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Receivers of A B and A Reach Atlanta Today
Morris Brandon of Rosser and Brandon, attorneys for the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, said unfavorable conditions are not necessary to terminate the receivership. He noted earnings have improved monthly and the receivers expect to end the receivership within a year or at most 15 months, with the railroad operated by the receivers in the interim.
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No Martial Law Declared for Savannah by Governor Smith
Rumors in Savannah claim Governor Hoke Smith planned to warn residents to obey Georgia prohibition and threaten martial law for violations. Smith denied any such decision or conference, saying no official information supports violations or any imminent action. Dispatch from Rome notes persistent rumors from alleged sources.
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Receivership Declared for Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic
Boston mass January 2 1909 The Constitution quote from H M Atkinson one of the railroad receivers says earnings were insufficient to meet interest and equipment obligations though the line is in good physical shape and earnings grow daily He pledges harder work to make the railroad successful and provide the best service to the public I am confident earnings will rise and the venture will justify prior predictions for success
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Receivers Appointed for Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Rail Road
H MaAtkinson and P 8 Arkwright yesterday named receivers for the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad where they serve as president and vice president. They will return to Atlanta from Boston today and likely issue a statement this afternoon or Monday. The move has generated wide discussion across the city and state. Continued on Page Four.
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Queen Injured Aiding Quake Victims In Rome Dispatch
A Rome dispatch reports Queen Helen was injured while aiding quake victims. The queen's injuries are described as not severe, but concern rises over further calamities as aftershocks continue. The article contrasts the sovereigns' endurance with ongoing rescue efforts and widespread suffering.
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Weather Outlook for Georgia North and South Regions
Partly cloudy in the north with probable rain in the south on Sunday and Monday. Moderate temperatures with fresh northeast winds shifting to variable. Lowest to highest temperatures not fully readable. Mean around 64. Rainfall in 24 hours about 0 inches. Deficiency since month start and since January not clearly stated. Data from various stations.
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