Slaton Stands Firm on Cotton Policy in 1917 Letter
Governor Montgomery of Arkansas receives a lengthy, unsurely transcribed 1917 letter from Linmet Oneal of Alabama praising Slaton for backing state rights to regulate cotton production. The missive debates plans to reduce or prohibit cotton prices and production, cites constitutional limits, and urges legislative action amid economic strain.
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Mit Banks
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Atu Ema Montgomerie
Tallulah Ry Seeks To Take Off Trains
Tallulah Railway seeks to discontinue service on routes 2 and 40. The action affects towns once served as tourist stops. The petition to the state railroad commission requests permanent suspension of operations with noontime and afternoon departures noted.
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Fallulah Falls
Sail Aid Commission
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Sormha Ga
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Tarnoliy
Our Way of Selling Diamonds Our Way of Selling Diamonds
A diamond dealer offers a comprehensive system to evaluate a stone by color cut and brilliance at sight. They guarantee weights and grades, provide exchange contracts, and offer full value for second hand mountings. They advertise a diamond booklet and illustrated catalog from Maier & Berkeley Inc. at 31 Whitehall St.
Cotton outlook debated at Rotary club meeting
Atlanta business leaders and farmers gathered as Joel Hunter spoke on how to align financial and agricultural interests to solve Southern economic problems. Key points urged lowering costs, boosting turnover, and improving efficiency while stressing unity to sustain cotton markets.
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Foul play suspected in Williams family tragedy
Report claims Williams family suspects foul play after the death of a boy linked to a past event. A letter from a relative alleges hidden letters and possible murder, while police say a prior search found no signs of foul play.Authorities note a man was arrested over a separate incident of alleged theft.
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Hawaiian Islander Admits Forging Check
An islander admits forging checks worth up to 15 dollars and faces sentencing after pleading guilty. The case involves attempts to cash stolen checks tied to banks in Richmond, Indiana, and Baltimore, Maryland, with a $600 bond set and a potential alternative punishment depending on plea.
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Advocates Assess Bond Issue Prospects in Atlanta Rise in Tax Collections
City tax and water revenues show notable gains for 1914 with total collections reaching 1,742,496.8 and marshals deeds climbing to 12,264,927. The tax committee notes strong property owner payments and optimism for a $5 million bond issue to fund schools, streets, sewers, and hospitals as city departments report continued growth despite economic concerns.
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City bond plan eyed to fund a decade of improvements
The text outlines a proposed New York city bonds plan despite tight money. It notes I bonds at par may be scarce and stresses a small margin for brokerage commissions. A bond commission chaired by Alderman Candler will set minimum needs for each department, projecting ten years of growth in schools sewers police and fire. Meetings in the next two weeks will decide on issuing a bond to the people.
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McCord Busy Counting Currency at New Federal Reserve Bank
Joseph A McCord, governor of the new federal reserve bank of Atlanta, opens in November 1614 and stays busy counting gold certificates and wills as capital stock from member banks. By Tuesday night he had counted near 400000 dollars paid in, with about 60000 remaining to be deposited by member banks.
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Foremen Led Early and Later Grand Juries on Segregation Move
Chief Beavers ordered the segregated district closed in September 1912. Foreman L. H. Beck headed the first Grand Jury that investigated the move and found conditions improved. Foreman W. Woods White led the Oct 31 1914 jury whose members included W. M. Middlebrooks Fitzhugh Knox C Mason C H Johnson and others.
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L. H. Beck
Mr. W. Woods White
Messrs. W. M. Middlebrooks
Fitzhugh Knox
C. Mason
C. H. Johnson
W. A. Verney
BW. Ballard
W. D. Brady
J. F. Beck
W. T. Ashford
J. H. Caldwell
E. R. DuBose
Joseph E. Boston
Chas. B. Walker
J. M. Averitt
E. L. Connally
E. M. Yow
Chas. T. Turner
F. B. Kern
John H. James
C. B. Ponder
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