Where a promised reduction became an actual increase
The document records General Order No. 6 by the Georgia Railroad Commission in 1907 reasserting regulatory control over dock and terminal rates and rules, followed by correspondence from Dawson about cotton shipping costs. It details rate changes, interstate versus intrastate distinctions, and a community debate led by C H Arthur disputing perceived increases and the commission’s jurisdiction.
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THE
Railroad Commission OF Georgia
Atlanta
Commission of Georgia
SG Mlendoy
Geo F. Montgomery
Ecrat
Dawson Ge
Mc C B. Arthur
Dawson
Susanneh
Brunswick
Savannah
Branswick
Enargen
Dan Flinn
Fargard Ash Line
Dawson Ga
C H Arthur
Hines
Hillyer
Warner Hit
G Mel Lendon
Railroad Commission
Dawayn
Joseph M Brown
Terrell County
Hoke
Guy
Merchants Oppose Both Georgia Congressional Candidates
A Retail Merchants Association of Georgia executive committee issues a resolution urging members to protest by voice and vote against Livingston and Mayson for Congress over their support of parcel post legislation. The statement, framed as nonpartisan, argues parcel post would harm merchants and farmers by favoring large urban buyers over local commerce.
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Georgia
Vrat
Hanan Lévingson
Honri Madison
Congress
Merghanta Association of Georgia
Joan
Bratton
Atlanta
Merchants of Georgia
Washington
Melonee and Walch
New York
Chicago
State
Southland
Marchants’ Association of Georgia
Wholesalera
Ore
Narcel Poe
Beautiful China Fine Artful Dinnerware Sale
Maier and Berkele offer a selection of fine authentic dinner tea and dessert ware in a catalog titled Beautiful China. The piece invites discerning buyers to own genuine pieces and enjoy elevated table settings.
Wedemeyer Band Furnished Music at Joe Brown Rally
Article corrected to state Wedemeyer a concert band furnished the music for the Joe Brown rally on Peters Street. The Fifth Regiment band was not present and is a separate organization from Wedemeyer.
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Wedemeyer
Peters Street
Fifth Regiment
Wedemesere
Rogers Replies to Ralph Smith Campaign Critique
Alan Rogers defends his Clarke and Gwinnett county reports as fair, asserts his role for the Brown campaign and denies whisky interest influence. He accuses The Atlanta Journal of biased news handling and urges readers to compare governor speeches with past receptions to judge political strength.
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Ralph Smith
Atlante Journal
Constitution
Mr Rogers
Georgia
Mr Smith
Rogers
Whisky
Journal
Rogers Calla
Brown
Smith
Ropers
Clarke
Gwinnett
Hoke Smith
Brown State Campaign Committee
Brooks County
Promisex
Rendolon Rose
R M Rose Co
Revenue Officer
Rose
Staa
Bir Roee
Atlanta Journal
The
Atlanta
Brown Committee
Stata
Geola
Weasey Memorial Enterprises
Methodists of
J Guinn
Western
Atlantic
Wil Brown
Clarke and Gwinnett
Clarne Dod Gwinnette
HM Atkinson
Exiter Seely
Fulton
Salth
Fourth Ward
Pulton County
John E White
HM. Atkinson
F L
Brown State
Raron Smith
Alan Rogers
Kodol Digestive Aid Promoted For Indigestion Relief
An advertisement extols Kodol as the complete digestive aid that helps the stomach by digesting all foods including starch and fat. It claims rapid relief, notes its liquid form, and offers a signed money back guarantee with purchase of the large bottle, from EB DeWitt & Co of Chicago.
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EB. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Half Million SAYS MR GRANT Resolution on bonds to be issued
The finance committee will propose an $800000 bond issue instead of 1500000 to fund septic tanks water mains and school improvements. Mayor and council would amend the city charter creating a bond commission to issue bonds and set rates, with rest returned for sinking funds and oversight by citizens of affairs.
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Council
Grant
Chamber of Commerce
Quillian
Coucil
Macapes
Amr Asia
Sopamalselon
Pe i Corther
Hig County
Controversy Over Campaign Coverage and Suppressed Attacks
Letter writer ALAN ROGERS claims The Journal hid attacks on Governor Smiths campaign while praising allied figures. He accuses officials and editors of bias, cites Brown state campaign ties, and defends his own reportage as accurate despite alleged pressure and whisky connection allegations.
Park Officer to Be Created for City Parks
The ordinance committee recommended to council the creation of a park officer to supervise the city parks. The role would also serve as secretary and general manager of the Park board at 1800 dollars per year, with park board members elected for three-year terms staggered to retain experience. The vegetable display ban was carried over for next committee meeting with urged enforcement of regulations.
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Park Board
Hancock
Central of Georgia forecasts record fruit flow this season
The Central of Georgia Railway reports handling about 3200 carloads of peaches across Georgia this season and shipping roughly 250 carloads of cantaloupes. The statement signals a large crop, with the state likely to send around 2500 cars overall. The report is the commission’s first fruit update in response to its inquiries.
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W. F. Wieburn
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Central
Georgia
Siao
Drowned While Fishing At Tucapan Pond
Spartanburg May 26 Rev C A B Jennings a Presbyterian minister and Dr T D Leonard a prominent physician were drowned in a pond at Tucapan cotton mills yesterday afternoon while fishing. Jennings body recovered today. Leonard still missing.
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Winater
Spartanburg SC
C A B Jennings
Winister
T D Leonard
Tucapan Cotton Mills
Leonard
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W. L. Kpmp
Treas
Georgia Farm Loans
W. Andrews
the Southern Mortgage Company
Gould Bldg
Atlanta, Ga
the Southern Mortgage Co
Offich
Arthir
Lao Finn
Central of Georgia Railway
Arthur
Central OF Georgia
Luwak
Ofeile
Arthur & CO
Melton
SeAboard Air Line Railway Company
Brunswick Ga
Livingston
Mayson
Aoda
China
Maier & Berkele
Ralph
Rountree
W. Z. Turner
Mgr
Whitehall St
Kodol
MR. Grant
Finance Committee
Camera Im Ros
Rockies
Colorado
Rock Island
Kansas City
Fred Harvey
Creas
S. L. Parrott
Pixor Street
Upp Rar
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