Harriman vows Georgia rail expansion if hostility ends
At a banquest in Augusta E H Harriman the railway king pledged to spend ten million dollars on Central of Georgia if Georgians cease antagonism toward railroads. He praised the election of Joseph M Brown as governor and said prosperity would follow. Harriman, in Augusta for health, planned to return north and resume work after the event. Speeches by local officials followed the remarks.
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Harriman
Joseph M. Brown
Avpuata
Augusta
Country Club
E. H. Harriman
Hla
Georgia
Central of Georgia
Fela
Hkewine
J Brown
Augusts
Enya
Florence
FE H Calloway
Coronel D. B. Dyer
William E Bush
Lumber case to be closed quickly in federal court
In Macon Georgia on January 26 a motion filed by Wickiph Watkins Ellie of Atlanta seeks to expedite the famous H H Tift Lumber Company Southern Railway and Others case. The motion asks Judge Speer to issue an order bringing in all interventions within thirty days, aiming for a speedy end to the litigation.
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Macon
Wickiph. Watkins
Train in the Ditch Tragedy Near Cheyenne
A Union Pacific Oregon Express westbound passenger train derailed 150 miles west of Cheyenne after striking a broken rail. One dead and nine seriously injured, including Emma Clingenpoll of Danbury Iowa, and injured aboard U Smith of McAlester Oklahoma and A T Noll of Indianapolis. The nine seriously hurt were taken to a Cheyenne hospital.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific
Oregon Express
Here
Emma Clingenpul
Danbury
Lows
U & Smith
McAlester
Okla
AT. Noll
Thdianapola
Root bids farewell to cabinet in final meeting
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Root attended his last cabinet meeting and received a memorable farewell. It notes Robert Bacon is expected to be confirmed as secretary of state the following day and to take the oath, while Root plans to depart for Albany and Gaylord for medical treatment in Hot Springs, Arkansas for his injured knee.
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Washington
Root
Jng
Robert Bacon
Albany
Harriman Visits Atlanta For One Busy Day
The railroad magnate E H Harriman arrived by special train and spent the day in Atlanta. He toured the Piedmont hotel reception, met about 600 business leaders, and viewed city sights from the Candler Building top. He stated he avoids discussing business on this pleasure trip and plans to continue to Augusta and Aiken.
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Tmapine
B. H. Harriman
Atlanta Chamber of Commercs
Terminal Station
Augusta
Aiken
Georgia
Central of Georgia
Piedmont
Georgis
Georgia Central Railroad
Major Hannon
Teed
Alabama
Mieos
Harriman
Atlanta
Haat Sixth Street
Tle
Mra
J F&f. van Rensselaer
Piedmont Hotel
Atelanta
Candler
Manufacturers and Mechanical Club
Bis
Harnman
Chamber of Commerce
Atenan
Paose Road
System sale to Hawley engineers Chesapeake and Ohio
Negotiations to sell a majority stake in the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway to Edwin Hawley and associates neared completion. Kuhn, Loeb & Co added about 240,000 shares. Hawley partners include Trumbull and Scott of Richmond. The firm operates 1850 miles of road from Newport News to Cincinnati with branches.
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Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Hawley
Trumbull and
Scott
Chesapeake and Ohio
New York
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
Edwin Hawley
Trumbull
Colorado and Southern Railway
Chicago, Burlington Wa
Scott & Stringfellow
Richmond
Kuhn
Lord Hostings
Newport News
Washington, DC
Cincinnati
Louisville
Mintory
Cinquinnat
Seue
Messrs. Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Pennsylvania Railroad
Governor Gillette urges Japan policy and census plan
Governor James N Gillette warned against any all Japanese legislation and asked for funding to allow a state census of Japanese residents. He noted immigration is a federal matter and referenced a pending Roosevelt telegram. The message followed agitation over a bill pushed by Assemblyman Andrew and others and drew silent chambers from both houses.
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Cal
James N Gillette
A. N. Andrew
Fresno
JB. Sanford
Ukiah
Grove K. Johnson
Ecramento
Japan
Roosevelt
Woman shoots self at Atlanta store entrance
Mrs R B Wallace 22 of Macon Ga near two detectives at 345 Peachtree St shot herself in the entrance of D Mullinax Grocery. She was taken to Grady Hospital by auto and is expected to recover. She had two young children and said her husband was away. Authorities report marital strife and separation as the known motive.
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R. B. Wallace
Macon, Ga
Grady Hospital
Miz
TR Wallace
Macon
the & D. Mullinax Grocery Company
Peachtree Street
Lockhart
Roberto
Peachtres
Forrest Avenue
Mrs. Wallace
Hersell
Wallace
C. E. Bennett
Market Street
Maron
Shaw
Iing
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mrz Bennett
Mr. Wallace
Hoapltar
Annie Bridges
R. & Wallace
C E. Bennett
Four Men Die in Texas Hotel Fire at Fort Worth
Fire at the Southern Hotel in Fort Worth trapped guests as exits were blocked by flames. Four men died from suffocation or burns, while several others were injured by jumping from windows. Victims include Milm Hamilton of Cleburne, Charles Brown of Fort Worth, Joseph J Vaughan of St Louis, and H E Pettitt of Denison. D B Manning of Dallas and W S Stegall, plus Miss Lou Alexander, were among the seriously injured. Gas stove explosion started the blaze and rapid flame spread followed.
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Fort Worth
Taras
Southern Hotel
Milm Hamilton
Cleburne
Tecna
Charles Brown
Joseph J. Vaughan
Louis
H E. Pettstt
Denison
Texas
D. B. Manning
Dallas
Stegall
Lou Alexander
Senate Judiciary Committee Kills Prohibition Bill in Texas
Austin Texas January 26 In the senate judiciary committee No 2 killed by a 6 to 0 vote the bill proposing statutory prohibition in Texas The move ends that part of the prohibition fight though a state wide submission bill remains under vigorous debate in the senate and a house pending measure barring liquor sales within a mile of schools.
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Austin
Texas
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Seaboard Air Line Cuts Time at Americus Shops
Americus Georgia January 26 reports a reduction in working hours at Draper Air Line operations in the Americus shop. All departments including machinists car painters boilermakers coopers and smiths saw time reduced to eight hours. The move contrasts with earlier promises of a longer shop day and sparked surprise among employees.
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Seaboard Air Line
Americus
Tucson
Draper Air Line
Avcriwag
Jackschweille Ebay
Billy Possum Toy Goes On Sale In Atlanta
Two Atlanta based firms led by Mrs DeForrest Algood and the Minor brothers form companies to market a new toy possum inspired by a Lewis Gregg cartoon. They have patent filings, manufacturing talks, and have begun taking orders on Whitehall Street as the rivals push the product toward popularity. The Minors traveled to Washington January 18 and filed a patent in New York on the 7th, with Marbut & Minor financing and a charter to follow.
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Aula
Atlanta
Whiteheil Street
DeForrest Algood
B A
Jack Minor
Washington
New York
Marbuit & Minor
Wisconsin Senate and Assembly Brimming with Bribery Allegations
Madison reports a tense session as Senator Stephenson edges toward re election with 60 assembly votes and 12 senate votes. Charges surface accusing Brophenaon of using money in the primary, with an immunity proposal for witnesses. In Florida, Jonesville tragedy ends with R H Owens jailed after killing Sapp Watson and Sam White over a dispute involving a woman.
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Madison
Wis
United States
Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
Stephenson
Assembly
Senate
Joint Assembly
Busting
Pri
Mary
Hunting
Senator Blaine
Brophenaon
Blaine
$200 000 for Floyd County road bonds plan
Rome January 26 Special Floyd county grand jury adjourned with a strong recommendation to issue and sell bonds totaling 200000 to fund road improvements. The plan calls for bonds at 6 percent interest in 10 to 35 year terms, with proceeds for roads and bridges and supervision by a road engineer and assistants.
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Rome
Floyd County
Grand Jury
Jesus
Chas
Boats Collide in Unclear Incident Off Coast
An incident near Mobile involved a pilot boat and a vessel named Ayane Achorti. The craft collided today amid foggy conditions. one boat reportedly jammed and entered a tower area. Details remain unclear as officials investigate the crash.
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Mobile
Als
Semumry
Amapion Echoocer
Ayane Achorti
Coiltaad
Ogwate
Labor Chiefs to Pay Coats. Contempt ruling in court
President Samuel Gompera Vice President John Mitchell and Secretary Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor face imprisonment after a contempt of court ruling. The sentencing, delivered by a district judge, reflects the legal action taken in response to the contempt finding. The dated report notes the officials were recently adjudged in contempt and sentenced to imprisonment.
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Coats
Washington
Samuel Gompera
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Veteraion of Labor
T Ecrie
Dawson Firm in Bankruptcy in Georgia
The Wilame Furniture Company of Dawson Georgia failed to open for business and filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition yesterday. Liabilities total about 5000 dollars with similar assets. Settlement with creditors is likely forthcoming.
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Dawson Firm
Dawson
Wilame Furniture Company
Roosevelt and Taft Attacked in Turbulent Speech
John Corrigan Jr reports a sharp January 26 confrontation in Washington where William Nelson Cromwell is named in a sweeping attack. Henry Rainey denounces Taft Roosevelt and Cromwell, accusing schemes to loot Panama revenue and forests, detailing a long 18 000 word indictment that sparked consternation.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
William Whelean Cromwell
Henry T. Rainey
Pangma Canal
Charlee P Taft
Taft
Roosevelt
Mr Rainey
United States
Republic
Penama
Amaocor
Ghaldia
Weather Prophecy and Temperature Outlook
A weather summary notes generally fair conditions for Wednesday and Thursday with variable winds. It lists a low of 2C and a high around 2C, plus mean temperature near 1.21C and rainfall totals for a two hour window. January to date rainfall about 2.85 inches with a 9.0 percent humidity forecast.
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