Georgia Railroad Boss Refuses Rate Concessions at Hearing
General Manager T K Scott of the Georgia railroad testified before the railroad commission against raising passenger rates from 2 1 4 to 2 1 2 cents per mile. He refused to trade concessions for mileage hooks and urged the commission to deny the petition. Supporters and opponents included J M Alexander W P Bfc Whorter C Dunlap and Georgia Railroad officials plus traveling men and attorneys. The commission took the matter under advisement after Major Cumming's closing argument.
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T .K. Scott
Georgia Railroad
Railroad Commission
Atlantic Coast
Scott
Uenton
Hill
Retiread Commission
WW. Kelly
Kelly Cros
Atlanta
J. F. Haas
J. M Alexander
W. P Bfc- Whorter
Woodville
4. C. Dunlap
Galneaville
Jacob Thinity
Georgia Railroad and Rankine Company
W. 8. Trand
Joasph A Cumming
Augusta
G. McLandon
C. J Hollingaworth
Georgia Travelers’ Association
At- Tanta
Segalon
McLongan
Hollingsworth
Major Cumming
Mrs Wiggins Freed On Bond In Columbus Case
Mrs Charles Wiggins arrested in Butter Ga charged as accessory in murderous assault on her husband in Columbus her old home tonight after posting 500 bond at Tutler today lawyers retained by family deny evidence supports conspiracy claim Wiggins optimistic about release next week
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Columbus
Charles Wiggins
Butter
Tutler
Huband
Georgians Registered in Washington Hotels May 13
Special report lists Georgians checking in at leading Washington hotels on May 13 including Mr and Mrs W T Hanson Macon Dra Thomas D Coleman Eugene E Murphey Auguste F Lumms Columbus Marion Erwin Macon CT Atrey Savannah and Hi F Griffin Jeffersonville Also Mrs J H Blount and daughter Mrs W D Lamar of Macon visiting the forester's son James G Blount in Washington
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Washington
W. T. Hanson
Macon
Dra
Thomas D. Coleman
Eugene E Murphey
Auguste
F. Lumms
Columbus
Marion Erwin
Rookwood Pottery Shows Unique Pieces in Atlanta Ads
The Rookwood pottery line offers inimitable jars bowls and vases praised for originality with each piece unique. Atlanta agents promote the collection highlighting craftsmanship and one of a kind designs amid strong admiration in local art rooms.
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Rookwood
Atlanta
Trials Declared Illegal In Washington County
In Moblte Alabama the state supreme court ruled an act extending court time in Washington County invalid due to an unfinished courthouse. All trials from January 27, 1908, to roughly four months ago are void, with several defendants sentenced to life during that period.
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Moblte
Ala
State Supreme Court
Weahington
Seaboard offers quick eastbound service with sleepers
The Seaboard lines advertise the fastest way to the Carolinas Virginia and the East with three daily trains at 7:00 A M 11:25 A M and 9:40 P M including through sleepers and dining cars for comfortable travel.
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Carolinas
Virginia
Seaboard
Weather Today Promises One More Fair Day
The forecast calls for fair and warm conditions with clear skies. An area of high pressure covers the southeast, driving the pleasant weather, while the barometer remains low from the upper lake region to the southwest signaling a change soon.
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Vou Herrmann
Noutheastern
Weet
Showers Likely After Texas Passage Enhances Weather Threats
Reported weather notes indicate a forthcoming upswing in rain with a development described as a low pressure feature. Temperatures were seen in the upper seventies, and observers joked about needing telescopes to see performers clearly from the balcony seats as the crowd strained to view the stage.
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Texas
Anld Thes Gopher
Tima
Royal reception for Odd Fellows in Thomasville
Thomasville Georgia May 13 special The Odd Fellows convention to be held May 28 for three days promises the largest attendance yet with reports from lodges across the state indicating more than 1700 visitors. The Capitol City drill team from Atlanta leads a strong program including parades, receptions at Mitchell House, and a busy two day schedule culminating in Grand Lodge sessions and Rebekah events.
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Columbus
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of Georgia
Rankin House
Pythian
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythos
Grand Temple Pythian Sisters
Rankin Howsi
Georgia Brigade
Grand Lodgs
Grand Temple
Springer
Opera House
Rhodes Brownn
Pythiane
Mon
J. M. Summerkamp
Meaponse Onehalf
John P. Noss
Pythian Addreas
Driving Park
Columbus Ya
Jacksonville
Dramatic Order
Knights of Khorasan
Broad Street
Knights of Khorassan
Webbster Hall
Broad and
Tenth Streets
Society
Columbus Guards
Springer Opera House
Tenth Street
First Avenues
Flenrgia Brigade Weaeables
Racine
First Avenue
Thirteenth
Rankin Houses
Grand Lodge Nd
Courthouse Park
Thomasvill
Odd Fellows
Thomasville
Capitol City
Atlanta
Buntens
Mitchell Houss
T. J. Mccartney Ia
W. DB. Hembleton
lMomes
Thoss
Eltygens
Tale Lowe
Itn Wereafon
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Fletcher Streets
Tebekahs
Mitchell House
Yonah Hebehan Ardl
Macon
Sis Nim
Elks’ Hat
Rabekahs
Canton Brunawick
Arden
Kollaway Hall
West Jackson Street
Grand Long
Rebekah Assembly
Alka
Rebekah
Elke
Cantona
Seaboard Dining Car Morning Train to Birmingham Scrutinized
Favorable comments emerge on the Seaboard dining car service aboard the morning Birmingham train, which departs Atlanta at 6 30 A M with a sleeper.
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Seaboard
Birmingham
Atlanta
Sleeper
West Point Railroad Tax Returns Seen Lower Than 1908
The Atlanta and West Point Railroad Company reports 1909 total valuation of 2.5 million dollars with franchise value at 412 495 and aggregating 3 193 712 including a franchise of 1 026 548 for 1908. The reduction centers on the franchise and the comptroller general will refuse acceptance of the return, sending the matter to arbitration.
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Atlanta
West Point Ailroad
W. A. Wright
West Point
Ttta
Comptrollar General
Sigma Nu Convention Meets Today in Athens
Delegates from Atlanta alumni, including Dr and Mrs J H Fautlie and Wayne P Sewell, travel by special car at 11 to attend the Sigma Nu state convention hosted by the Nu chapter of the University of Georgia at the Hotel Georgian May 14 to 16. The program includes opening sessions, committee appointments, a dinner dance, chapter reports, and a banquet at Hotel Georgian.
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Athens
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Hotel Georgian
Atlanta
Digmaty
J. H Fautlie
Orville Hy Hall
Ditty Kemp
Jack Stewart
Wayne P Sewell
Ruexell Bridges
B.D. Fudge
Virgil Jones
Jamen Markley
Tech
Gamme Alpha Chapter
Ladice
Georgian Hotel
Sigma Nu
University of Georgia
Large oat crop planted in Tift county amid high feed prices
In Tifton Georgia on May 13 the oat crop shows record strength with acreage up from prior years. Sw Georgia travel notes praise condition and ripening oats while corn and cotton face variable prospects due to cool nights. Five local citizens have bought a threshing machine to harvest the oats, promising thousands in value from their plantations.
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Tifton
Tift County
Georgia
Monera
W. Timmons
LT. Hook
C. L. Parker
T. J. Parker
J. H. Young
Heads Up On Headlight Bill Faces Court Action
Attorney General John Hart and railroad officials were served notices to appear before Special Master F E Calaway in a federal inquiry into Seaboard Air Line's bid to block enforcement of a state law requiring electric headlights on mainline engines. The hearing set for May 24 will argue that injunctions against criminal laws are improper and remedies must await indictment for violations.
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John
Tte
W. T. Newman
Federal Courained
Mayor vows crackdown on Greenville blind tiger trade
In Greenville the mayor, after fining several bootleggers heavily, declares an intent to clean out the town’s illicit gentry. The Montgomery Commercial Club plans a push after the Interstate Seed Crushers’ Association meeting. A Memphis trip aims to support city bond plans for a new wharf on the Alabama River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Greenville
Gentry
Montgomery Commercial Club
Interstate Seed Crushers
Memphi
Alabama
Shell Fish Commission Proposed for Alabama Coast
John H. Wallace Jr returns from New York convinced a state shellfish commission is essential. The body would include the state game and fisheries commissioner, from Mobile and Baldwin counties, with one expert oysterman and one oysterman civil engineer to plan grounds. A Mobile meeting is set for May 18 to discuss protection and setup.
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Shell Fish Commission
Montgomery
Alm
John H. Wallace, Jr
New York
National
Shelllsh Association
Game and Tech
Mobile
Baldwin County
Wallace
Port rates not involved in resignation says Fuller Callaway
Fuller Callaway addresses The Constitution denying port rate influence on his resignation from the railroad commission. He attributes leaving only to business engagements and notes no friction with Governor Smith. He explains a prior letter was a response to an inquiry about southern cotton mill treatment in freight rates. LaGrange, Ga May 12.
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Fuller
Callaway
Audient
Edley
Iseus
Port Bates
Railroad Commission
Smith
Commission
Southern Cotton Mill
Fuller Callaway
LaGrange, Gs
Ste
Medal for Brave Soldier at Dunkirk N Y
The War Department in Washington awarded Amos Weaver of Dunkirk a medal for conspicuous bravery in the Philippines. Weaver, a former sergeant in Company F, Thirty-sixth United States Infantry, reportedly routed a group of fifteen insurgents on November 5, 1809, killing four and wounding several others.
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Dunkirk
War Department
Washington
Amos Weaver
Weaver
Thirty-sixth
United States Infantry
Still Discovered Milltown Ga May 13 Special
May 13 special reports a marshal discovery on the Allapaha river near Frank Williams' place. A boat and island were noted with a partially constructed flotation area. The event mentions Abe, a Weber, and Obearvatinne in a brief, unclear incident on the river.
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Milltown
Allapaha
Gorosa
Frank Williams
Abe Auill
Bualrean Tt
Dean
Port Rate Hearing Set For June 2
The railroad commission fixed June 2 for final arguments in the port rate cases after delays due to transcript completion. The Columbus case is set for May 26 and is expected to occupy much of the week. The panel aims to rule before Governor Smith leaves office.
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Railroad Commission
Columbus
Commission
Smith
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