Rail fare cuts across Georgia reduce rates to 2 1 2 cents
Georgia railroads face new passenger rates under a June 7 1907 order of the Railroad Commission of Georgia The decision reclassifies lines into 2 1 2 cent 2 cent and 3 cent per mile bands with notable examples: Atlanta and West Point to West Point cut to 1 72 from 2 58 and Central of Georgia to Savannah dropping to 6 50 from 6 78 The measure aims to ease travel costs while facing likely court challenges and disputes over the classification of certain lines including the Georgia Railroad and the Southern Railway.
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Georgia
Atlanta
West Point
Western
Atlantic
Atlantic Coast Line
Georgia Railroad
Southern
Seaboard
Central of Georgia
Georgia Southern
Florida
H. W Hi
O B_ Stevens
Joseph
Brown
Georgiaa
Railroad Commission
Dalton
Wastern
Savannah
Central of
Hrnnewick
Auguste
The
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta, Ga
State of Georgia
Minas
Went Point
Weratern and Atolantic Railroad
Atlantic Coast Tine Railroad Company
Georgia Railroad Company
Charlestown and Western Carolina Railway Company
Ciass
Alabama
Great Southern Railroad Company
Georgia Southern and Florida Railway Company
Seaboard Air Line Halfway Company
Southern Railway Company
Birmingham and Atlantic
Georgia Railroads Accept Stove Rate Victory Endorsed by Commission
The Georgia Railroad Commission won a decisive victory in the stove rate cases as railroads withdraw their fight and agree to enforce new stove rates around June 20. The decision affirms the commission’s regulatory power, with litigation ending as the Supreme Court case is dismissed and orders prepared for June implementation.
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Aramount
Georgia Railroad Commission
Alven
Interstate Jcommerce Commission
Speer
Supreme Court of the
United States
Newman
Wimitsh
Paddletons
Georgia
Palmer Hardware Company
Savannah
Chatham Superior Court
Railroad Commission
Atlanta
Sqiennan
John C Hart
Woo A. Wimbish
Commission
Chatham County
Cann
Thia Demurrer
Tne
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Orchard Adds More Crimes to HS List
Wil liam D. Haywood's counsel pressed Orchard's testimony in Idaho trial, probing the Denver meetings with Western Federation of Miners leaders and a railway detective link. Orchard admitted jealousy over pay and revealed details of rail explosions and mine strike tensions, while defense argued militia protection. Page Two continues.
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Orchard
Cripple Creek
D C Scott
Scott
KC Sterling
Stine Owners Association
Denver
Orcheard
Poarch
Roosevelts White House conference talks on Harriman case
A late night White House conference discussed Harriman immunity, coal road prosecutions, and the Harvester trust. Participants included President Roosevelt, Cabinet members, and Interstate Commerce Commission staff as they mapped a plan before summer recess. Names of railroads such as Delaware Susquehanna and Schuylkill and Erie were noted as potential matters for action.
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Washington
Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Philadelphia
White House
Harvester Trust
Touim
Taft
Loeb
Kellogg
Nio
Mr. Loeb
Delawera
Susquehanna and Schuylkill
Reading
Lehigh Valley
Delaware and Hudson
New York Susquehanna and Western
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Central Railroad of
New Jersaey
Erie
Pennsylvania
Loch Inewce
Miss Love Faints Before Graduation Photo Scene
Miss Love collapses just before a Capitol steps photo with 73 graduates. Staff photographer Willy Nelson paused the shot as Alias Marie Love fainted from war work fatigue and exhaustion tied to a rumored millionaire issue.
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Capitol
Willy Nelson
Marie Love
Miss Love
Bhirley Smith
Mra
Hal Morrison
Maria Love
Georgia Day Program On James Town Exposition Itinerary
Washington June 7 The president and party schedule for Georgia day at the James River exposition was announced. The Mayflower will sail to receive Governor Terrell and President Mitchell, with a series of reviews, addresses, and expositions planned through June 10. The Georgia state building and various formal receptions are included in the program.
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Terrel
Mitchell
Georgia Comission
Washington
Georgia
James,town
Will l
Mra
Roosmelt
Nicholas Longworth
Cowles
Douglas Robinson
Mra Robincon
Taft
Hagner
Grant la Farge
la Farge
Puane
Long
State Commerce Commission
Ist
Warriman
Interstote Commerce
Fleorgit
Georgia State Commission
Secretary of the Navy
Dolphin
Atlantic Fleet
Atlantic
Exposition Grounds
Georgia State
Terrell
Lady Commiscenera
Roosevelt
Georgia State Building
New York
Visita Auditorium
National
Hditoria Association
Holston
Tex
Ping Sus
Mineola
Texas
Oliver Signs Bid Contract for New Road Work
Oliver signs a bid contract for a new road construction project. The agreement outlines scope, funding, and timelines, with city oversight and expected completion milestones.
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Oliver
NEW Road
Oliver & Co. Wins Savannah to Chattanooga Rail Contract
Oliver and Company of Oxville Tennessee signed a contract to build a Savannah Georgia to Chattanooga Tennessee railroad with a Augusta cut off. The project costs exceed 12 million dollars and will include all bridges and depots. Construction starts immediately with plans for a direct sea route connection for Chattanooga.
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Savannah
Chattanooga
Augusta
Oxville, Tenn
Jung
Wiliam J Oliver Company
South
Auguala
Annah
Northern
Gavannah
Wiliam
Oliver
Unis
Chatteroga
Savannah River
Alds
Blue Ridge Mountains
Chattanooma
Southern Railway
Hie
Chattanooge
Preachers Roughly Attacked by Saloon Backers in Frontenac
Two temperance activists Rev Miu Primrose and Rev A F Berketresser were released from jail after arrest on liquor selling charges. They were attacked by about twenty saloon sympathizers while boarding an electric car to leave Frontenac Kansas. Berketresser had previously trailed a local patron to expose saloon activity, and both ministers claim trumped up charges were used for retaliation.
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Samnon Miu
Frontenac
Kan
M. Primrose
A. F Berkatresser
Temperance Crusaders
Azqueriiy
Pharoas
Ray
Berketresser
Waller
Frontenae Enloona
Keemre
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Lithel Allen
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