Railroad classification suspension urged by state commissions
Officials across Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Florida North Carolina South Dakota and other states urge rapid action on suspending railroad classification. A meeting was called for June 2 at the state capital Atlanta with commissions from several states already responding. The push to file with the Interstate Commerce Commission aims to halt the current pricing structure.
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Freight Classification Changes Spark Shipping Outcry in South
A public note details Southern classification No 39 with 90 increases and 327 decreases in rates and carload minima, plus 42 rule changes. It warns the effect on freight costs and urges thorough study rather than swift adoption. Groups like Savannah Board of Trade and Atlanta Freight Bureau pushed stakeholders to weigh impacts before implementation.
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Roosevelt Speaks at Gettysburg on War Lessons and Lofty Idealism
At Gettysburg on May 30 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt spoke to veterans and thousands of spectators about the Civil War’s lessons. He urged a blend of lofty idealism and practical sense, warning against rewards for privilege and urging justice, charity, and national unity. He condemned imperialism and defended the square deal while stressing civil service merit and balanced economic aims.
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Jury finds guilty verdict for land murder case in Macon
In Macon on May 30, Jesse W. Land was found guilty of manslaughter in the Ed Hughes murder case by a jury. Judge Daniels deferred sentencing pending the outcome of the Johnnie B. Jones case, while Land appeared shaken by the verdict. Also in Perry, the A. A. Smock land tract of 1500 acres near town was auctioned for 30,000 dollars to J. L. and George H. Fincher after a prior January sale, with parcels resold at various prices and an old Georgia barbecue drawing the crowd.
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Chamber of Commerce Plans New Bulletin Debuts Soon
The first monthly chamber of commerce bulletin will be a four page booklet issued in a few days. It will cover thirty days of chamber work, report on the manufacturers dinner, outline next August's manufacturers exhibit, and describe committee activities among other items. The debut is eagerly anticipated and expected to reach wide circulation.
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Taft Reflects on Civil War Lessons at Arlington Ceremony
President Taft spoke at memorial exercises in Arlington National Cemetery praising the Civil War as a struggle to uphold constitutional limits. He urged citizens to renew devotion to the Constitution and reject any changes to its enduring principles.
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