Historic warnings on state banking by Georgia treasurer
Atlanta May 23 1908 to the people of Georgia Robert E L Park state treasurer asserts that opponents misstate depositary law and bank history. He cites past bank failures in other states and defends his record, urging support for his stewardship and noting only two Georgia banks suspended this year with restoration forthcoming.
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Atlanta
George
Georgia
Speer
State Treasury Au
Treasury
Per- Aral Nouthern
WG. Fale
Barings Bank and Union Trust Company of Atlanta
Yan Onartitiona
Speers
Treaancy Department
Home Bank
Merchants’ Bank of Atlanta
Athens
Judge Bills
W. T Speer
Saram
Robert EL Park
Inman Case Ends as Judge Prepares Receiver Ruling
After two weeks of hearings in the Inman receivership contest the court adjourned to allow Jude Pendleton to issue a decision this week. Plaintiff May Inman Gray argues friction between James R Gray and Morris Brandon warrants a receiver. Defendants contend the estate has not suffered harm since Walker P Inman's death and no receiver is needed. Temporary appointment of Adair as receiver was made at the hearing's close.
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Tn- Man
Jude Pendleton
Alex King
May Inman Gray
Rosser, Conyers
Mopkins
Pendleton
Adair
Questions for R H Jenkins on railroad case in Georgia campaign
A May 31 1908 query from Hoganaville Georgia asks candidate R H Jenkins about his alleged ties to Harry M Atkinson and the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad Company. It questions Callaway’s business relation to the railroad, his role in right of way condemnations in Troup County, and whether his actions favored the railroad, including testimony and influence in court. It also asks what compensation or stock he holds and whether his railroad ties undermine his commission appointment.
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Hoganaville
Bey
Fuller E. Callaway
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Hake Smith
Callaway
Harry M. Atkinson
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad Company
Railroad Company
Troup County
And 4
B & A. Ror. Co
Ettornera
Relizoid
Atkinson
Negro Killed Chamberlain in Mobile Shooting
Mobile, May 30. Thomas H. Chamberlain, longtime city electrician and civic figure, was shot and killed at noon by a unknown assailant during a police operation to capture a notorious negro murderer. The confrontation turned deadly when the fleeing suspect fired on officers and Chamberlain after disarming him.
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Mobile
Ala
Thomas H. Chamberlain
City Electrician
Movite
Chamberlain
Chit Btondeau
Warren
Texas
Campel Brown
Full Time For The Mills Locality Notice
Providence FOOT May 3 The BoE on AR Knight Company posted notices today fin cotton units to this city. Woonsucke River Point Arctic Matick Pontiac Lippitt Centreville White Rock Jackson R I Heprenville Dedgevie Readville Manchuag Mase announcing that full tint schedules will be resumed on Monday. The units of the company have been running forty four hours weekly for ten weeks Under the full time schedule they will be io operation fifty eight hours of week. The company employs 6 000 persons.
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Providence Foot
Boe
AR Knight Company
Woonsucke
River Point
Arctic
Matick
Pontiac
Lippitt
Centreville
White Rock
Jackson
R. I
Heprenville
Dedgevie
Readville
Manchuag
Mase
Fruit and produce markets ease amid warm weather trends
May 30 Avanta Ga market notes show limited supply and moderate demand for apples bananas and berries with daily price declines on peaches and pineapples. Oranges beans potatoes cabbage onions beets tomatoes and peppers are active or plentiful with lower or steady quotes. Broilers and fries abundant while hens and turkeys show steady or subdued activity. Butter markets glutted as fowl prices hold.
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Avanta
Florida
California
Mhy Frodane
Fidelity Fruit and Produce Company
Whalesac Fruiteana Produce
Atlanta
Turkey
Public claim by candidate for railroad commissioner
The speaker cites a desire for a square deal and demands Mr Callaway answer each question to the voters of Georgia and to ROH Jenkins. The message identifies Honorable Joseph Mr Brown as an M RECILE and presents a direct request for specific responses from the candidate.
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Joseph Mr Brown
Callaway
Georgla
Roh
Jenkins
Memorial Day Observed for Atlanta Printers in 1920s Tone
Printers in Atlanta observe a typographical memorial day with a morning service at Central Congregational church and grave decorations at Oakland Westview and Hollywood cemeteries. Dr Hal Atkinson and Li L Sutton lead services and eulogies for dead printers. past and present Atlanta typographical union members named for tribute.
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Allantis Printers
Central Congregational Church
Oakland
Westview
Hollywood
Atlanta
Bpelock
Ockland
Atlanta Dapers
Atlanta Topographical Union
Tandy Wilkinson
John 2Rimen
Columbus Howell
Charlie Goodwin
Mary Henry Winter
George Hottman
Wiliam Vuson
Chae Welle Wow Hood
HH Bailey
Hon Bridwell Jr
Calvin Clarke
Joseph Middleton
Albert’ Spencer
Wade Rupseil
Malcolm A Kibler
Clayton C . Simtleton
Herbert L Kunman
Robert Ozbarn
Baes
Charles E. Looms
Henry Satantin
Art Singleton
Stewart Hooper
Jeter
P Christian
Frans Thompson
Roland Ladd
Clarence M. Cox
J . Chafin
C Fannich
A. Hert Shaw
A Millen
John Marshall
Mamas
Pascal
Moran Harry Watson
Alice Cunningham
Maud Corrigan
Talbert Strickland
Charles Skellon
Westfall
Lesmon
Be- Granehan
Piedmont
Ed L Sunton
Rey Ha Athinaon
Davison for Prison Commissioner in Georgia
Voters will choose on June 4 Honko Davison of Woodwall Greene county as a candidate for prison commissioner. Davison, a farmer and long time Greene leader, has served eight years in the Georgia General Assembly and is noted for conservative, conscientious service and influence on liquor legislation and state affairs. He is a prominent Mason and widely regarded for dedication to Georgia interests.
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Georgia
Honko Davison
Woodwall
Greene County
General Assembly of
Davison Found Best Qualified for Prison Commission
Calm discussion praised Davison as best suited for the prison commission seat due to prior service on the pardon board and in the legislature when the commission was created. He brings hands on experience with the issues now facing the state and would begin duties with full familiarity of the work.
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Davison
We Mouse of Representatives
Nero Whcn
Pardon Board
Tagn Soy
New Orleans Cotton Market Steady but Quiet
New Orleans cotton futures opened steady and closed quiet with active months 1 to 5 points below the prior close. Spot prices held steady with low ordinary at 77 to 8, good middling 12 to 12 1 8, and sales at 900 bales. receipts 4,174. Memorial Day closures affected New York and Liverpool markets, dampening activity and leaving traders cautious.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
New York
Washington
Eoen
Corros Fekete
Joao
Amuyar
Cotton and Market Trends Across Textiles and Goods
Market overview shows softer cotton and leather demand with longer credit terms. Southern shipments rise while central and eastern routes report better tonnage. prices move higher for Northern and Southern deliveries. U S and Canada exports slide into broader year totals. Liverpool and London markets reflect easing costs and shifting money flows, with cattle hogs and produce prices noted in regional reports.
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Pricon
United States
Canada
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Robert E. Park
Treas
Uurer
R. H. Jenkins
THE
Whode Iviana
Morris & Company
Atlante, Ag
R. E. Davison
R. BE. Davison
Woodville, Greene County, Ga
Naval Storen
Charleston
Salen
Rosin Quigt
Savennan
Salon HA
Wimnmeton
Sic
Bradstreet
Yesterparsport
Galveston
Cory
Jh Houston
jJast
Sverpol
Eceipia Anes
Brock Atdat
Andem Stock Market
London
the Stock Exchange
Hesp Money
Bank of England
Giltedge
Transvaal
Katika
L Ithe
York
Murone
Paris
Atchison
Illinois Central
Louisville and Nashville
Southern Railway
Chicago
Besven A. Tggt
Hotk of
Wales
Aneus
Orlesby Grigory
Rio
Giant
Hice
Lenox
Cotagen
Virginie
Eagie
A & Fh
Mascoutah
Monogram
Carnation
A. & Morgan
Bay
C. Oate
W. Oats
B Gborte
Oreas
Banner
Mofulough Bese
Birma
Bonday
Great Stliain
Tor Maudling
Tesstote
Menta
Houston
Stennease 3A
Aucuar
Uaa Ame A
Memphis
Maxton
North Carolina
Robinson-Humphrey Co
Atlanta, GA
Skinner & Stockton
Investment Gankers
Candler Building
Ratney and Light Co
Wor
Vou
Emilien Perrin
Perrin Building
Uiting
Bucrease
Audress Recurtines
William E. Bush
Southern Exchange
S27
Equitabele
Baltimore
GHAIN
John W. Dickey
Augusta
Chas
M. Smelling
P. H.adams
Newcomer-Manly Company
D. CG. Patterson
Soandlerf Building
Atlanta Steel
Hillyer Investment Co
Candler
Hubbard Bros. CO
Hanover Square
Hom
Carpenter
William Streeters
Almere T. Baggort
Sterrett Tare Baggot 4 Co
HEW York
Farce
Board of Trade
Atlanta National Bank
E. Currier
Hugh T. Wman
FR. Donavan
James S. Floyd
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