Atlanta Strong for Fast Mail Service Debate Spurs Southern Support
Atlanta business leaders press Congress to preserve the 200 000 bonus for the New York to New Orleans fast mail. Southern reps urged to safeguard mail speed, arguing loss would hit Atlanta and regional commerce hard. Officials plan to raise the issue at chamber of commerce meetings as New Orleans rivals push for southern rail profits. The rapid mail service underpins Atlanta’s outsized postal receipts and regional business connections, with fruit shipments and other commerce cited as benefiting from timely dispatch.
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Congress
New York
New Orleans
Atlanta
South
Eamnk
New Yorks
Unon
All Dixie
Smart Jewelry Display At Local Store Shown
Fashion accessories including bracelets collars belt fasteners pins combs and barrettes are attractively displayed in the shop offering the latest style hints for customers to inspect and choose.
Governor Terrell Heads to Charlotte for Forestry Conference
Governor Terrell traveled to Charlotte New Jersey to attend the National Forestry Congress. He seeks expert input on the sulfur fumes from copper smelting plants at Ducktown and Isabella Tenn that threaten forestry in north Georgia. A court case seeks an injunction to curb emissions, with cost estimates around two million dollars for pollution controls.
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Terrell
Charlotte
N. J
National Forestry Congress
Yerrel
North Georgia
Ducktown
Isabella
Tenn
Jeal
Atlanta Hints of Southern Rail Growth and Trading Visits
A long report notes Southern railway ties with Atlanta figures, a New Orleans merchant delegation to Washington seeking an audience with President Roosevelt, and a shift toward through trains via Knoxville Atlanta. It covers poultry car additions, rising Georgia poultry business, and inspections by Ocean Steamship executives. New offices in Savannah and staff moves are highlighted, alongside early Saturday office closings and Mardi Gras traffic boosting rail travel and furniture for Seaboard Air Line offices in Atlanta.
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New Orleans
Atlanta
Washington
West Point
Roosevelt
Southern Railway
Georgia
Tennessee
Furry Walters
Milton H. Smith
Louisvile
Nashville
Iowah
Atlantic
Knoxville
Sonth
Seaboard Air Line
Three Appointed to Probe Civil Service in Sanitary Dept
The Board of Health session yesterday saw a proposal to establish civil service for the sanitary department. Dr. Cyrus W. Stricker suggested periodic elections for the sanitary force, with a three member committee to study the idea, to be chaired by Dr. C. F. Benson. Following the discussion, a full slate of Inspectors and officials was elected, with Chief Jentzen’s term extending next year. The new appointments include inspectors Caldwell, Anernathy, Haley, Girardeau, Harwell, Sewell, Waldron, Millican, and others, plus various supervisors, clerks, and a chemist-bacteriologist.
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Board of Health
C.F. Benson
Charles
Benson
de. Strickland
Mr. Roberts
Cyrus W. Stricker
Force
Jentzen
Caldwell
Joseph Aner
Nathy
RS. Haley
W. P. Girardeau
W. T. Harwell
J. A. Sewell
R. D. Waldron
J. ©. Millican
F .H. Shearer
CW. Pope
W. F. Dennard
M. L. Blackwell
Aa. N. Williams
Dozes to Run for Senate in Marietta Arena
Marietta Ga March 2 Special Hon B P Dobbe prominent Marietta business man announces candidacy for state senator from the thirty district.
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Marietta
Marietta, Ga
B. P. Dobbe
Senatorial race in Cobb district seeks Dobbs seat
The Fulton Cobb and Clayton district rotates to Cobb to name the senator. Mr Dobbs, a leading Marietta merchant, long influential in Cobb, recently elected mayor by a large majority. If chosen, he would represent the district ably and faithfully, continuing his record of progress and public service.
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Fulton
Cobbs
Clayton
Cobb
Cobb County
Dobbs
Marietta
Dir. Dobbs
Thia'city
Dobby
Railroads in France Under Strict Control
Aged descriptions depict France asserting absolute control over its railroads as if owned, highlighting the government's tight grip on rail operations and strategic transport during the period.
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France
Advertising profits for any article meet public need
Non advertising manufacturers can profit from promoting goods. Even everyday items like flour soap sugar and salt can be profitably advertised if they meet a public need. Use ads during slow times as insurance against dull periods. The Lapier Home Journal and The Saturday Evening Post reach millions, making advertising space valuable. Curtis Publishing Company. New York Philadelphia. Train routes and schedules listed with departures from Atlanta and other cities.
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Bbrand
Lapies’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Journal
THE
Post
Governor Terrell Accepts Confederate Offer to Cover Pension Deficit
Governor Terrell said he would accept a loan of about 20 000 from a Confederate veteran to pay remaining pensioners in Clarke and Newton counties. The donor’s name will be kept secret as a condition of the loan. Warrants will be prepared to fund the pension payments but not presented to the treasury. funds will be held in trust until a legislature appropriation is made.
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Terrell
Terrelllas
Penrsian
Lindsey
Treasury
Clarke
Newton
Treasury Department
Gerhars
Steamer Prince George Held at Mobile Quarantine
The Prince George of Munson Line from Havana reached Mobile early today but was kept at quarantine due to an onboard illness. Communication with authorities failed. a passenger named Jacob Lakker of Rolland Bilith was detained as the vessel proceeded to the city after quarantine. The steamer carried 180 passengers from Cuba.
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Mobile
Als
Prince George
Munson ‘Line
Havana
Moblie
Jacob Lakker
Rolland Bilith
Cuba
Change planned for Boulevard underpass meeting planned
A proposed change in the Boulevard underpass plans will be discussed this afternoon at 3 o'clock by the street committee led by Alderman Keys. Councilman Pomeroy urged the review to allow North Boulevard access, noting bids open next Monday.
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Keys
Pomeroy
Fourth Ward
RR. M. Clayton
Atlanta
James J. Mayson
Cornelman Pomeroy
Houlevard
Fourths Ward
North Boulevard
South Boulevard
Decatur Street
Counettman Pomeroy
Tee
Oliver
Oliver Company
Knoxville
Washington Street
Holland
Gilver
Pomerary
Catnellmay Ghoseswood
Orne Street
Oldknews
Soldier Given Seven Years for Killing At Beer Club
Private Thomas Cresa of the Twelfth cavalry was sentenced to seven years in the Georgia penitentiary for killing Private Joe Kane at a beer club outside the army reservation. The trial occurred in Lafayette Ga with the federal court in session. Chattanooga Tenn March 2.
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Rivate Cresa
Georgia
Chattanooga
Tenn
Erlurimal Court
Lafayette
Welker County
Fort Oglethorpe
Thomas Cresa
Twelfth Cavalry
Georgia Penitentiary
Joe Kane
Army Reservation
Bond sale of Birmingham Railways and Power Company
The Birmingham Railway Tight and Power Company in Birmingham Alabama sold 34 633 000 general mortgage refunding 44 per cent gold bonds to N W Hately Company of Chicago The buyer bank handles the street railway interurban lines gas electric light and power business for Birmingham and nearby towns serving over 139 000 people.
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Birmingham Light Bonds
Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham Railway, Tight and Power Company
Ate
Chonge
N. W. Hately & Co
Chicago
Birminghay
Royal Baking Powder Promises Light, Wholesome Pastries
Describes Royal Baking Powder as the best leavening agent for breads biscuits cakes rolls muffins crusts and pastries. Claims it saves time labor flour butter and eggs while making foods lighter sweeter more tender and easier to digest.
No Successor Named for Foreman in Equitable Life
Alexander Irwin of the Equitable Life Society in Georgia is told to assume control of company interests as R L Foreman resigns to join Mutual Benefit in Newark New Jersey. Atlanta insurance circles react with surprise while Foreman plans to ready offices at Fourth National Bank building by Monday. J J Stucky and James Mathis remain associated with Georgia agency duties as Irwin leads successors rumor in early reports from Atlanta.
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Ocean Steamship Company
Savannah
Naional Bank
Atlanta Railroad World
W. W. Shipman
F. ©. Datney
Willl
Atlanta
Shipman
Florida
Ocean Steamshlo Company
Jacksonville
Dooney
Ruskville
Chattanooga
St Louis
Alexander Irwin
Georgia
Equitable Life Society
New York
R. L.woreman
Clarence Angier
Mutual Benefit
Newark
WN. J
Poreman
Foreman
Equitable Lite
Irwin
J. J. Stucky
Jam
Mathis
Foreman Wild
Natonal Bank
Worll
Be Ballard Bifocal Glasses Ad
Ballard Optics promotes its invisible double vision bifocal lenses offering lower cost and thinner, neater lenses. The ad claims reduced fogging and easier care. Located at Peachtree Street in Atlanta, the company sells, dispenses, and adjusts lenses.
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Ballard
Waller Ballard Optics Company
Peachtree Street
Atlanta
Bell Co Buys Exchange At Statesville North Carolina
Southern Bell Telephone announces purchase of the Statesville exchange from F M Brown. The system serves over 300 stations and connects to Charlotte by long distance. A toll line to Salisbury will be completed soon, expanding regional service.
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E. M. Browd
Statesville
Charlotte
N. C
B. Spell
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Purc Chase
Statesvile
N. Y
F. M. Brown
Telisbury
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J. A. Smith
Sition
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Maier & Berkette Jewspaper
National Forest’ Congress
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Senate
E. F. Dobbs
Russell
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
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Louisville
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St. Louis Ry
Bell
H. F. Smith
C. B. Harman
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Armours
Armour
Armour & Company
Royal Barl
Equitable
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Tech
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Tan
Gray
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