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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
9
Georgia judges a tariff fight where Savannah rates cut to 13 cents threaten Atlanta Steel Company profits. Testimony shows rail charges and protective tariffs shaping prices from Pittsburg to Atlanta, with Savannah’s lower rates boosting southern shipments while Atlanta fears losses and plant shutter risk. Industrial leaders argue rate parity is key to Georgia’s economy.
A collision between cars belonging to D Webster of Dalton and Mrs Paris of Dalton yesterday afternoon near Peachtree and Went Peachires streets left the Webster car overturned and three injured. Dray T L Richardson of Bridgewood Avenue drove the Webster car. Mrs Paris was alone in hers. Other occupants refused to identify themselves. All residents of Dalton reported.
Ernest Urchs of Steinway in New York City visited Atlanta as a guest of the Phillips & Crew piano firm during the Great Southern Music Festival. He was honored at a Capital City Club dinner hosted by Ben Leo Crew, expressing delight with Atlanta and the festival’s success.
May 6 Chester England Ormond won the 2 year old plate in a four furlong dis tance with Hope of H second, Overly Foe third and five horses running. The text notes ED FANLOW WALTER KLINE and Tom Wooderson escaped from the city stockade and are at large after being arrested in Rome Georgia. Sheriff Brownh offered a $20 reward for their capture. The men were sent to the stockade in January and escaped in February. They were later picked up in Rome and were to be sent back here. All three have police records.
A Georgia railroad commission hearing examined whether rates from Atlanta to Savannah and other points are fair and necessary. Witnesses argued lower rates would force broader cuts, impacting revenue. experts noted shifts to protect manufacturing and the Central’s policy, with ships and routes under review. The hearing adjourned to a future date to decide on special rate adjustments.
A flood of supporters in Atlanta endorse Sunday afternoon concerts to accompany the festival. Judge Candier, Forrest Adale, and business leaders advocate keeping the chorus intact and forming a permanent orchestra. They stress education, uplift, and broad appeal drawing thousands to the auditorium weekly.
Professor Frank H. Bigelow, famed meteorologist at Washington, arrived in Atlanta to discuss starting a Southeastern section collaboration with the local weather bureau. He will work with Section Director Charles F. Von Herrmann on coordinating reports as Atlanta becomes the center.
In Macon Georgia on a May session a five man panel faced charges of vice. Urquhart and Draught J. P. Devlin were among the five acquitted while the others were held over or acquitted in a murky courtroom scene. Spectators filled the room as attorney T. Felder and Judge John Rohady presided. Witness Madison Locke testified amid jagged punctures in the testimony.
A LaGrange lodge delegation of about fifty arrived in Carroliton on May 4 to install a new Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks No 156. The Carroliton lodge will begin with a charter membership of about and the ceremony was set for tonight.
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