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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1914

Page

14

Monopoly railways under US control urged by Mellen

Washington May 21 Charles S Mellen former New Haven president urged an absolute government regulated monopoly of transportation to solve the railroad problem. He testified Roosevelt opposed Morse steamship control and that consolidation could improve service and lower rates though he warned it must be government regulated. He discussed Rhode Island trolley deals, campaign contributions, and his retirement from the New Haven amid criticism.

Washington Charles S. Mellen New Haven Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Mr Mellen United States Mellen Joseph VW Folk Charles W Morse Mellen Roosevel Vr Mallen Roosevelt Morse New Haven Steamship Holdings New Haven Mellenna Congress New England Electris Mes Attenton Folk Bouton Maine Ontario and Western Morgan McGregor Tenere New Haven Holding Bree Charles W Morse Bas Atlantic Coast Ines Herbert Knox Smith Prouty Knapp Mr .Mellen Bonaparte Folhtalang Rhode Island Alarich Aldrich Stockbridge United Gas and Rhode Island Security Company England Massachusetts Joy Steamship Line Joy Line Maine Steamship Company Moelen Myr Mellen Boston Stevenson Taylor Charles W. Morse Itr Mallory Thont Metropolitan New Jersey Milk Harvard Yale Mr Goodall San Francisco McGovern New York Metropolitan Board of Directors Margam New Havens Sore Melien Merchants and Miners Line Nr Melien Nouthern States Michael Jenks Baltimore the Merchants and Miners Galveston Panama Canal Tne New Haven Road Prout New York Stock Exchange G. O. P. Campalan Cornelius N Elise Wr Merxer Wr Fol Tolk Kochersperger Maorandum McKinley Northern Pacific Uberty Directora Ah Mellen Maine Central Reaves West Chester Mains Grand Central Station Melle Othckholders Lttle Word Baston General Brayton Connecticut Henry Rhorwoke

Seaboard Line Trestle Burned Delays Schedules

Americus Ga May 21 Special All Seaboard schedules disrupted after noon due to Flint River trestle fire twenty miles east of Americus. About one hundred feet of the trestle destroyed. fire subdued by afternoon. A temporary structure will allow passenger trains tonight or tomorrow morning.

Americus Seaboard Flint River Amereus

Firemen Set Response Record in Cordele

Cordele fire department set a record by responding to a worm infestation fire within a day. The blaze struck the Negro residence area, destroying three houses and causing several thousand dollars in loss.

Codela Ga Tpcoml Cordele Fuel Department

Georgia Jubilee Ends With Masquerade Tango in Macon

Macon Ga May 21 special The first annual Georgia jubilee closed with a masquerade tango on Cherry street in the business district. Hundreds masked patrons enjoyed the event with two bands. A historic pageant at Coleman's Hall depicted the Fort Hawkins attack and defense with Tecumseh leaders, settlers, and soldiers in 100 year era costumes. A playground festival followed at Mulberry street parks and the better babies contest crowned James D McLucas Jr winner for perfect baby among 100000 nationwide. Bronze medals went to twins Robert and Richard Cheat ham with high scores. Lila Louise Hatcher eight months won best baby. Carolyn Winston Vance bronze medal for best rural baby.

Macon Georgia Cherry Street Fort Hawkins Coleman Tecumseh Mulberry Street James D McLucas, Jr Second Street

Tift Packing House Opens Under Harlan Manager

The Tifton packing house of the County Truck Growers Association opened Monday with Mr WS Harlan as manager. Daily operations include grading packing and shipping trucks of cucumbers Irish potatoes and a few squashes and beans.

Tifton Toyecaus Ft County Truck Growers’ Association WS Harlan

Doctor convicted for voluntary manslaughter in wife’s assault case

Greensburg May 21 Dr Martin K Griffith of Monessen Pa was convicted today of voluntary manslaughter in the death of William J Robinson a Pittsburgh music teacher The defense claimed Griffith forcibly operated on Robinson after he allegedly assaulted Mrs Griffith in her home

Greensburg Martin K. Griffith Monessen William J’ Robinson Pittsburg Griffith Robinson

Commission Enjoined in Northern Rights Case

Cogele Georgia May 2 court enjoined the commission ruling on the site selection for a Northern rights project after a suit by Cordela Read. The court found the plan did not align with the original scope and bonds of 10,000 were posted years ago. The injunction centers on disputed site inclusions and commission authority.

Cogele Convassion Arta

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