Present Rate Criticisms Spark Atlanta Port Hearing Clash
The Atlanta port rates hearing concluded with testimony from Central of Georgia officials and Atlanta jobbers arguing the present rates are unfair. Traders claim a 23 cent Savannah rate and 11 cent Atlanta to Savannah inequitably favor Savannah, threatening Atlanta Steel and local business. ABeck & Crem petition and policy shifts loom as the commission prepares for further argument around May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry T. Moore
Atlanta Freight Bureau
Commisaion
W. A. Winburn
Central of Georgia
Octan Steamship Company
Savannah
Chattahoochee
Winbury
E. HM. Harriman
Aochanas
Cephalan
Alné
Commission
Winburn
Beck & Crem
Apedal Iron
Bavannah
Atlanta Bress Company
Georgis
Mr. Payne
Mr. Parker
Parker
Avannah
Steel Company
Atlanta Steel Company
Government Must Act or It Must Abdiate
Paris May 6 The postal employees association has transformed itself into a national syndicate under the 1884 law, granting strike rights and a mechanism to press economic and social reforms. Leaders align with the General Federation of Labor, signaling a revolutionary mood while loyal workers form a nucleus for possible measures as the government faces a tense crisis.
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Paris
Epirita
General Federation of Labor
Semerni
Rebubiia
Cure for Cancer Report Sparks Hope in New Orleans
A Louisiana State Medical Society talk by Dr. Guntav Mann of Tulane University reports progress toward a cancer cure. He cites slowing tumor growth with cell-derivative compounds and immune-boosting remedies, while noting the path to a reliable treatment remains uncertain.
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New Orleans
Louisiana State Medical Society
Guntav Mann
Tulane University
Mnimmla
Georgians Registered in Washington Hotel Guests
A list of Georgians who registered today at a leading Washington hotel includes William Davies W R Bean Miss F kd Roberta Mr and Mrs George AL Gershon Miss Roe Lieberman William A Alexander of Atlanta O B Nisbet and wife of Batonton.
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Washington
Willam Davies
W. R. Bean
Mise F. Kd
Roberta
George AL Gershon
Mise Roe Lieberman
Willlam
A Alexander
Atlania
O. B. Nisbet
Batonton
Laymen's Missionary Meeting In Eatonton
In Eatonton Georgia on May 6 a Laymen's Missionary movement meeting lasted several hours. Prominent visitors included Lr Painter the elder secretary recently returned as a missionary from the Presbyterian church and A Rowland, both delivering remarks during the sessions.
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Eatonton
Beechall
Wor Stables
Eld
Lr Painter
Presbyterian Church
A. Rowland
Tariff Bill Denounced as Unjust to People in Washington
Senator Cummins criticizes the pending tariff bill as unjust to common people, warning that solid monopolis would compel reform if schedules do not reflect today’s conditions. He lauds Dolliver’s stand and argues the public demanded revision, not manufacturers or industries. The piece notes ongoing debate, party pledges, and possible political fallout after adjournment.
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Washington
Cumming
Cummins
United States
Dolliver
Hénator Cummins
Dutlea
Finance Committee
Court of Public Conscience
Congress
Republican Party
Sunday Concerts Move To Foster Popular Music In Atlanta
A wave of approval follows the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce directive praising the Southern Musical Festival officers and proposing Sunday afternoon concerts at the Auditorium Armory with a 660 voice chorus. Local merchants professionals and musicians back the plan and committees will meet city and festival leaders to organize and possibly hire a distant director. The effort aims to establish a summer fall feature with a local orchestra drawn from talent and perhaps an outside conductor.
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Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Great Southern Musical Festival
Auditorium Armory
Jon En
Muate Festival Association
Ernest Goerittz
The
Tara
Farrar
Scotti Fromstead
Anthuits
Alice
Atlanta
Moat
New York City
C. B. Bidwell
Goarnitz
Ives
Smith granted reprieve for Atlanta man sentenced to death
Olla D Smith, white, formerly of Atlanta, was granted a reprieve from execution for the murder of his sister. Governor Gilchrist stayed the hang ing until June 11 as the pardoning board and Smith's attorneys pursue a commutation to life imprisonment.
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Atlanta
Gilchrist
Jacksonville
Fla. Mey
Olla D Smith
Slater
Gilchriat
Talishasses
Smith
Burton Falls Into Well Overcome by Gases Rescued Alive
Alex J. Burton and a young woman examined a still incomplete well in the yard of A J Burton when he toppled headfirst into water over 20 feet deep. He lay unconscious for nearly three hours as gases overpowered him. Rescuers pulled him out and he regained consciousness after two hours of medical care.
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Alex J. Burton
Chartes Avenue
Burton
A. J. Burton
Abe
Ganes
Hurion
Treating 18 Rakh ed by Missouri Salons
Jefferson City Missouri May 6 The lower branch of the legislature passed a bill prohibiting treating in saloons or other places where intoxicants are sold. The penalty for violating is a fine of from 6 to 25 dollars.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
Wirz Monument Angers Foraker at Loyal Legion Banquet
Former Senator Foraker denounces proposed Wirz monument inscription in Ohio at a Loyal Legion banquet. He says the limit has been reached and muses dynamite under the monument, while distinguishing between wartime foes and Veterans who should not forget the past.
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Foraker
Henry Wirz
Ohio
United States
Jozeph B Foraker
Loyal Lesson Department
Major Wirs
Andersonville
Fotkacr
Jefferson Davis
Atrife
Florida House OKs measure to kill alligators on Ocklawaha
May action of the Florida House permits killing alligators on the Ocklawaha River and its tributaries. Some argue the gator hunt protects farm hogs along Marion County settlements. Protection hopes rest with the governor's veto.
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Ocklawaha
Marion County
Unveiling Event Promoted in Albany May
Special preparations underway in Albany Georgia for a government unveiling. A special train will run from its origin carrying military orators and speakers. United Daughters of the Confederacy chapters and members from rural South Georgia join the event for the ceremony scheduled midweek.
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Albany
Ron
United
Autera of
Confederacy
Parslen
Rycilane
Greorgia
Free Book On Cancer Listed For Readers In Kansas City
A free booklet on cancer treatment by eminent expert Mpeceia, detailing the beat method of combating cancer, is available to anyone interested. The offer is presented by AG Gressor and BM Johnson at 282 Grand Avenue, Kansas City.
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Mpeceia
Han
Lancer
BM Johnson
Grandaverus
Kansas City
Great Southern Music Festival Ends With Sublime Finale
A bewildering, brilliant festival climaxes with the Dresden Philharmonia and the sextet from Lucia di Lammermoor delivering a soul stirring finale. The vast audience erupts in tears and laughter as concertgoers recall the haunting aria long after the curtain. Continued on Page Five.
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Dresden Philharmonia Rchestra
Legion
Zenatello
Jomen
Lansing
Lawson
Lockhart
Mlantinga
Weather Prophecy Faun Georgia Falr Friday Cooler
Fragments describe cooler conditions for Friday in Georgia with south winds and moderate lace. Data shows lowest temperature near normal mean with mean temperatures around 248. Rainfall in 24 hours cited as 2 inches and 60 deficience notes.
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Georgia
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