Port Rate Battle Before Railroad Commission
The railroad commission faces a heated proceeding over port rate reductions sought by transport firms. Georgia industry advocates argue lower port rates fuel Southern manufacturing, while Atlanta steel and coffee interests warn tighter margins threaten local jobs and push trade to Pittsburgh and New York competitors. Witnesses claim water competition is uneven, with Savannah and Brunswick undercutting Atlanta due to higher inland tariffs. The dispute centers on a 3 to 13 cent per hundred weight rate on iron and coffee shipments and effects on regional economies.
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Atlanta
Imany
Georgia
Wih
Steel Company
Aueres
Atlanta Steel Company
T. 1. Glenn
J. Tayne
Peace
Pittaburg
Pointa
South
Railroad Commission
Southern Raltway
At~lanta
Nantvilla
J. Lindsay Johnson
Rome
J BL McCartney
Rome Merchania and Mantufacturete Association
Wimbish
Alanta
Savannah
Brunswick
Wimblsh
Ratta
la- Sannah
Avanta
Central of Georgia
Chattanooga
Knesille
Thin City
Steet Company
Wimblah
Wimbieh
Pittsburg
Ironton
Ohio
Atlanta Steel Works
Sronton
Savannah and Atlanta debated coffee freight rates during hearings
The Georgia railroad inquiry heard Mr Hudson defend lower inbound and outbound rates on coffee that could help Savannah become a major coffee port if approved. Witnesses from Beck & Gregg Hardware and Parker Iron cited how reduced port rates would lower consumer prices and aid regional competition, while questions across the room pressed the scope of interstate rate power and impact on retailers.
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Savannah
Hudson
New Orleans
Tennessee
Georgia
Loulaville
Neshvills
Atlante
McLendon
San Paolo
Brasil
Awnings and bamboo porch screens offered in varied colors
The ad promotes awning cloths and frames for homes offices and public buildings with measurements and estimates available by phone or visit. It also showcases bamboo porch screens in green or natural color with wide or narrow slats priced from 1 to 4 dollars.
Spring Draperies A Delightful Display
A spring drapery show features Swisses 12 1 2c for 10c and 15 kinds for 12 1 2c, progressing to fine drapery materials at savings. Printed casement cloths mimic crete and madras draperies, 5c a yard. New curtain nets in 27 inch width from 1c to 50c yard, 36 to 50 inch nets 25c to $1.50 yard, Bokhara nets 95c yard. Descriptions emphasize rich colors, silk-like nets, and abundant, affordably priced choices.
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Madras
Southern firm debates freight rates with railroad board
Mr Parker said his firm buys from Pittsburg and Atlanta Bolt Company, preferring a home supplier withstable prices. They questioned if lowering Savannah to Atlanta rates would force similar cuts to Savannah to Barnesville Griffin and other towns. Mr Wimbleh argued rates should reflect reasonable interstate policy while noting decisions do not constrain each other. The discussion touched on potential business impact if discriminations stayed. the hearing adjourned to 9:30 a.m. for further questions from Mr Payne.
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McLendon
Hudson
Southern
Parker
Pittsburg
Atlanta
Savannah
Barnesville
Griffin
Jonesuora
Incat Pointe
Wimbiah
Atlante
Waa
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chairman McLendon
Wimblehead
Wimbieh
Green
Mr. Parker
Payne
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Beck @& Gregg Hardware Company
McCard-stewart Company
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Naashville
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Lynchburg
Roanoke
Norfolk
Virginia
Georys
Mve
E. M. Hudson
McCord-Stewart Co
Bualneas
Rossie and
Alabama
South Carolina
Nannie
Neanville
Getania
Blood Balm CO
Brerr
Hillaakea
Kudson
McCord-Blewart Co
Coneamera
Eislock
Hudeon
Internets Commerce Commission
New York
Studson
Ikea
Hudaoe Creen
Studeon
Mrr
Winburn
Hadaon
Portraia
Houdaon
W. A. Parkes
Beck &Grege Hardware Co
Cartersville
Trenton
Mr. Wimbieh
Mr. Wimbleh
Atlantin Steel
Mr. Payne
Savannah Jto
Pointe
Greep
Ings
Robertson Medical Baths
Robertson Sanitarium
Capitol Ave
Te Clarke
JK. High Co. Ly
Atlanta, Ga
Boston
Bray
Aantic & Birmingham Construction Co
Birmingham
Atlantic 8. R. Co
Georgia Terminal Co
Alabama Terminal Railroad Co
Fitzgerald, Ocilla and Broxton R. R. Co
Bronewick Steamship Co
Birmingham Coal and Iron Co
the Oglethorpe Co
Terminal and Allway Syndicate
Manhattan Trust Company
OLD Colony Trust Company
Hoston
Framerick Ayer
Samulpl Cama
John J. Waterbury
Edwin 5. Marston
Strong & Cadwalader
FISH
Richardson
Herrick & Reave
the Automobile & Machinery Co
Lum
Liam Terg
Auburn Ave
Ball Phone
Main
Olds Line
Bell
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
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