On to August a Codd roads dry on next Monday
Richmond City awaits dry weather next Monday as road crews, led by Codd, plan maintenance. Officials urge travelers to expect smoother commutes and reseal efforts across key corridors.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
1
Georgia Good Roads Rally Heads to Savannah Mecca
Clarke offers $500 road trip to Savannah as The Constitution and The Morning News stage a Georgia good roads auto contest. Athens Clarke County dispatches escort cars while Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, and Macon figures converge for endurance runs, inspections, and route testing amid a statewide push for better highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Savannah
Four Persons Drowned in Canal Power Company Accident
Four men perished when their boat capsized near the locks of the Canaol Water Power Company in Grant Rapids. The vessel drifted toward rocks. witnesses report fear and disarray as bystanders attempted rescue. The tragedy occurred on the river near the company’s canal gates during a calm evening. Local authorities launched an investigation into the incident and safety practices aboard recreational watercraft on the firm’s grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Rapids Wie
Canaolidated Water Power Company of
Thia
Autos Will Explore Road to Chattanooga Meet
Dalton Ga May 36 Special Arrangements being made for a great meeting in the interest of The Constitution's Georgia good roads center. Officials invited to attend and sentiment for better highways in Georgia expected to grow. Plans for a government highway along Sherman’s march route from Atlanta to Chattanooga discussed with excitement. Fifty autos from Dalton to meet marines from Moccasin Bend escort through Dalton to Renaca to meet Pathfinder. A barbecue dinner and reception planned. Hope for appearances by Gordon Lee Moon Crabtree and others. Definite dates to be announced to avoid conflicts with other expeditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Georgia Good Roads Center
Georgia
Sherman
Tlanta
Chiattanocogs
Atlanta
Moccasin Bend
Ringgold
Tunnel Hill
Renaca
Gordon Lee
Cangrensman Moon
Tennessee
Crabtree
Chattanooga
The Constitution First 10 Give Auto Delivery
Atlanta readers learned that The Constitution issued the first automobile delivery of its papers after the Georgia railroad strike. W A McNeal Jr of Southern Auto and Equipment Co drove the first car, delivering to Constitution subscribers while a postal clerk labeled the loads for fast delivery. Other Atlanta papers soon followed, but none claimed priority over The Constitution in this early auto delivery experiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
George
Constitution
Lambert
W. A. McNeal, Jr
Southern Auto and Equipment Company
Georgia Railroad
As & Mail
United States Government
Allanta
Georgia Road
Frst
Killing at Marriott home shocks Raleigh area
A man named Flannigan allegedly shot Levi Marriott after a drive with Marriott's wife. Marriott died instantly, and Flannigan faced charges amid claims of coercion by Marriott's widow to influence the case. Concurrent notes report on others convicted of conspiracy and later awaiting sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh, ©. C
Mana
Bellamy's Mill
Thattrex County
Marriott
Charles Flannigan
Grea
Flannigen
Tannigan West
Mra. Mariott
Marriott Isnnigan
Marsloth
Glenview
Massapure
Gabrie Guerra
Alminesty
Family Worship Debate Roils Presbyterian Assembly
Denver May 34 A resolution calling home worship a thing of the past sparked a fight in the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. Dr James H Frazer urged pastors to mobilize youth through Sunday school to keep families engaged, while critics pressed to replace the term past with neglected. Discussion covered representation, Sunday school board plans, and foreign missions as the assembly adjourned for further debate.
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General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Denver
Cole
General Assembly
Holt
James H. Frazer
Balthmore
Hostasia
Cortimsjeloners
Jt2
Sunday School Board
Alexander Henry
Philadelphia
Ite
A. W Halsey
New York
Howard A. Johnston
Colorado Springs
Robert Watchorn
Hills Island
Rail extension tied to $5 million project in Bristol
Bristol, Tenn May 16 It is learned that the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio railroad contract has been set for an extension from Dante Va westward to Elkhorn City Ky toward the South Atlantic entry. The project may cost about $5,000,000 with rapid progress and overall eventual cost near $25,000,000. George L Carter leads the build with eastern capital backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol, Tenn
Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railroad
Southwest Virginia Coal Felds
Atlantic Nestoard
Dante
Elkhorn City
Chesapeake and Ohio
Kentucky
George L. Carter
Railroad Extension Secured To Cincinnati Route
It is reported that the Mobile Jackson and Kaneax City railroad extension from Middiston Tennessee to Cincinnati Ohio is secured. Work will begin in June. Financial troubles of the company have been taken in charge by a prominent New York firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Mobile
Ala
Clarke County In Line $500 For Good Roads
Clark Howell of the Georgia Good Roads Automobile Association informs that Clarke County subscribes $500 for good roads. The funds are to be used on the route between Augusta and Atlanta via Athens, allocated by the Macon convention for state-wide road building before the fall contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Howell
Georgia Good Roads Automobile Association
Atlanta
Howell
Good Roads
Macon
Clarke
Auguste
Avanta
Athens
Flour Price Soars But Consumers Face Dearth and Cost
The price of flour has surged from $5.60 to $7.60 for a 24 pound sack, with barrels rising from 75 cents to $1. A January report notes Atlanta flour costs now exceed earlier levels by about 35 percent, driven by wheat market conditions and speculation. Consumers worry about affording food as mills in Louisville show even higher rates. The piece highlights a typical family using 24 pounds weekly paying about $25 more yearly, and suggests alternatives like corn bread though pellagra fears linger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marx
Atlanta
Atlanta Milling Company
Loutevilla
Atlante
Benaulie & Hullabaloo
Governor weighs abolishing prison commission amid book audits
Governor Hoke Smith demands statements from the Prison Commission books. An expert from the Joe Hunter Audit Company reviews accounts while warrants are held pending funds and a possible abolition proposal surfaces. Rumor links Smith to suggesting a single chief keeper instead of a commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
Joal Hunter Audit Company
Commission
Goodloe Yancey
Yancey
Josh Hunter
Penitentiary Department
Amith
Eriaon Commission
Reformatory
Demires
View Board
Thin Lund
Iit
Ja Fenart
Arbitration plan favored by Neill after Georgia strike turmoil
After a day of conferences amid Georgia railroad unrest and a looming strike the scene shifted as Governor Smith declined a law-and-order proclamation. Intercity officials Niall and Scott weighed a three Georgian appointee panel to study conditions while Scott gave no clear reply. Talks with Governor Smith and Attorney General Hart yielded no definite action, though Neill signaled support for arbitration talks. Scott remained noncommittal, insisting on recognizing the majority of certain Negro firemen before any settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Hoott
Scott
T. K Scott
Charles P. Neill
Interstate Commerce Commission
Piedmont
Ita
Weill
Cenferenos
Nell
Smith
Battomy
John C. Hart
Sentta
Neill
Joseph B Cumming
Judes Yonng Candler
Gorsrner Smith
Art
White
Neil
Beott
Weather Prophecy Showers Forecast for Georgis Thesder
Weather prophecy indicates showers on Thursday Friday with light to moderate winds. Forecast includes rising temperatures and cooler nights. Daily lows near normal, rainfall expected and potential delays possible for outdoor activities.
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Georgis
Thesder
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