Commission orders on Central of Georgia railroad ownership inquiry
A lengthy typewritten letter responds to Lorequest about the Central of Georgia railroad sale. The commission declines to release details, citing no reply from Central president Hungun. Officials anticipate a Monday meeting to decide how to proceed amid growing speculation on railroad ownership.
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Wow Finley
Georgi
Lorequest
Central of Georgia Railroad
Southern Uniow
Jesh Plarkman
Charmin Merendon
Vic
Kuyer
Tim
Fo Jlaneon
Central of
Hungun
Two Aged Landmarks to Be Torn Down for New Office Block
Old Todd residence and the Johnson house, occupied by the Salvation Army, will be demolished after G Rhodes buys frontage on Marietta street for 842000. Rhodes plans an eight story night storey business building with two floors beneath the sidewalk and six above street level, to replace the landmarks near the Marietta interurban line and the custom house. The Salvation Army lease lasts until next September, with present judges occupying until then.
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G Rhodeshaus
Marietta Street
Yorsyth
Spring Streets
Gas and Electric
Dial Land
Todd
J Scott Todd
Mamietta Street
Atlanta
Johnson House
Travelers Insurance Company
Salvation Army
Rhodes
Tnt: Ap
Jusgees
Custom House
Marietta
Two Men Bound Over in Meter Robbery Case
Two men faced binding over in a meter theft case after police linked them to multiple burglaries. Gaines and Lampkin were cited for reading and clocking meters, with Lampkin identified by a local resident as a prior offender. Witnesses testified Gaines aided Lampkin, linking both to the scheme. Lampkin’s bond set at 500 dollars and Gaines at 400 dollars. Investigators said they had further evidence in two other burglaries at 72 Thedford Place and 192 Summit Street.
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Paris
Gotha
Lamas Farack
PD Gaims
Hiv Ng
Forsyth Street
Lampkin
Thedford Place
Summit Street
Organize to Promote Industrial Education In Georgia
The ad hoc group names Emmitt as chairman and Matheson as a key organizer, with Gibson and Puggin designated as delegates to the native convention in Chicago in December. Seventeen more members will join, totaling twenty five, with current members including Baldwin Savannah Athens Matheson Columbus Hawkinsville Columbus Atlanta Athens and others.
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Chige
Eley Wall
Georges Baldwin
Savannah Ived
Grr
K Matheson
Danta Moi
Muggan
Gibson
Columbua
Jordan
Columbus
Gordon
WB Merritt
Atlanta
Haris Jodgeon
Athens
Atlanta Population Tops 121000 in 1908 Directory
Figures compiled by Joseph Wo, publisher of the new directory for 1908, show Atlanta with 121,060 residents, a gain of at least 5,000 from the previous year. Suburbs add to a total of 168,000, up more than 10,000 since 1907, with 2,100 new houses noted and a drop in “For Rent” signs to 490 from 7,000.
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Joseph Wo Huf
New Ctsarectory
Lcene
Atlanta
Ear
Hull
Western Union Denies Wage Cut Pact With Postal Officials
Report from Mobile claimed a joint decision by Western Union and Postal to cut wages by ten percent. Levi n, Western Union general superintendent for the south, denied any agreement and said no wage reductions are planned. Officials in Mobile said a conference between Postal Telegraph and Western Union leaders failed to produce or authorize any wage reductions.
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Mobile
Western Union and Postal Officials Weld
Levin
Western Union
Postal
Bell
FE Woalerburt
New York
Western Union Company
Professor Johnson Maps Exposition on Wheels in Statesboro
Professor Johnson of the State University visits Statesboro for two days gathering specimens of Georgia products including cotton and grain. He plans a statewide tour to collect superior samples for the forthcoming exposition on wheels and expressed optimism about Bulloch County’s contribution and Statesboro’s value as a stop.
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Statesboro
Stateuniversity
Tohinson
Stitesboro
Dasannal
Bulloch County
Atlanta
Falia Fo
Georgia
King's Daughters Meet in Annual Conference
Two hundred ladies are expected to attend the ninth annual conference of the International Order of Kings Daughters in Vicksburg Mississippi. Delegates come from many points as local circles host visiting members with private-home hospitality. The deliberative session will enact legislation from the New York council, with the conference running until Tuesday.
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Vicksburg
International Order of Ales Daughters
New York Council
Roiwat Jo Reed
Wheeling Wo
Clairman
Drowning at Alabama Power Plant Claims Young Chambers
A young man, Bennett L Chambers, died after a temporary wooden structure collapsed in Choccolocco Creek near Talladega while at work for the Alabama Power Development Company. Two coworkers escaped. Chambers, son of the late George W Chambers, had just reached adulthood. A separate note reports Governor Gillette calling a special legislative session November 18 to address money stringency measures.
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Tare Way
Talladega
Bennett L Chambers
Wo Heiding
Alabama Power Development Company
Choccolocco Creek
Young Chambury
Power Company
Young Chambers
George W Chambers
Cal
Gillette
Harriman Seeks to Wreck Illinois Central Railroad
The document recounts Harriman and allies attempting to seize control of the Illinois Central Railroad. It notes a December 18 stockholders meeting, a proxy scheme to influence directors, and a pledge to preserve the railroad's integrity against Transcontinental interests.
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New York
Tlinois Central Railway
Plish
Triony
Rulroad Securiies Company
Mutual Tift Insurance Company
Harriman
Nlon Pacific
Alcholus
Wines Central
Beach
Cutting
Wiinets
Central Railroad Company
Union Pa
Fic
Nis
Il!India Central
Otto Kuhn
Kuhn Loeb & Co
Ascal
Iganta
Union Tacinc
Tttnats Central
Hariimans
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Enrose
the Towers
Stockhoelders
J T Harahin
Halliman
Merning Oh
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Tte
Opening Gun In Campaign Be Overstreet to Speak at Sylvania
E K Overstreet state senator and Democratic candidate opens campaign in district one with a Monday speech at Sylvania. He will outline principles for his race and advocate a platform including prohibition, negro disfranchisement prevention, railroad regulation, and harbor deepening for Savannah.
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Serse
Rufus E Lester
W W Sheppard
L Brannen
Brannen
Charles G Edwards
Edwards
Congress
William Clifton
Wearhurst
McIntosh
Overstreet
Itie
Delares
Savannah
Linslag
Gold loan talks with Bank of France collapse in Paris
Paris dispatch reports negotiations led by J Pierpont Morgan Co to secure 20900 000 to 40 000 000 in gold for direct shipment to New York broke off yesterday The U S government was not seeking gold for wartime funds and reports of a looming short term loan or Japan blocking admission to the Paris bourse are described as unfounded rumors
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Morgan & Co
Paris
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
Bank of France
United States
Japan
America
Bradley Insanity Defense in Senator Brown Murder Trial
Mrs Annie M Bradley faces trial for killing former Senator Brown. Defense attorney Hoover argues mental incapacity and domination by Brown, while asserting a history of abuse and tainted family insanity. Prosecution aims to prove premeditation with witnesses citing prior intent and threats. Trial adjourned to Monday with anticipated rebuttal testimony.
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Washington
Annie M Bradley
United States
Brown
Hoover
Bradley
Brade Dev m Kiiling
Brown Itwee
Witnese
Salt Lake City
Watterson Endorses Bryan in 1908 Dilemma
Colonel Henry Watterson, asked by the Associated Press, says Bryan could lead the Democratic Party in 1908 or knife his rivals, regrets Bryan may fail to excite voters, and would vote for Bryan over Roosevelt if faced with a choice. He expects Roosevelt might decline another nomination and cites Taft, Hughes, and Crane as strong potential contenders.
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Coronel Henry Watterson
Associated Press
Willam Jennings
Bryan
Roosevelt
Bryan Colon
Watterson
New England
Washington
Colonel Watterson
Republican Party
Taft Hughesand Crane
Massachusetts
Crane
England
Georgia Road Dr Browne Out Faces Strike on 5000 Bond
Assistant Grand Commander Burgess says a unanimous vote by engineers supports striking unless Engineer H Blasingame is reinstated. About 60,000 men and vast funds back the move. Burgess declined to say when the strike will start, beyond not within eighteen hours. Controversy centers on reinstatement and time credit, with possible wider railroad impact.
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Suguata Ga
A. Hingess
Georgia Road
H Blasingame
Burgess Sass
Coormea
Augusta
Georgia Railroad
Burgess
Musician Browne Released After Court Bond Lifted
Dr Browne, musician and composer, was released from Fulton jail at 2 PM after posting $8,000 bond via J Prank Beck. He plans to resume musical work in the city under a $5,000 bond until late December, with potential renewal if peace is broken. Father Gunn had obtained a peace warrant, leading to Browne's confinement in the Tower. He will stay in Atlanta per his attorney Burton Smith and will remain on city grounds.
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J Lewis Browne
Pather Gunn
Sacred Heart
Father Gunnan
Dr Browne
Atlanta
Station at Statesboro to Host Corn and Cotton Experiment Station
A Washington letter confirms a government expert's recommendation to establish a corn and cotton experiment station at Statesboro Georgia. The station will be run by specialists from the U S Department of Agriculture and located on part of the First District Agricultural School about a mile from town.
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Statesboro
Agricultural Department At
Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
First District Agricultural School
Fine Lecture by Dr Lee at Brenau Conservatory
Dr James W Lee pastor of Trinity Methodist church Atlanta delivered a memorable Brenau auditorium lecture in Gainesville on November 8. He argued that resilience from setbacks elevates individuals and nations, intertwining history science and philosophy to urge striving for higher aims after adversity.
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Brenau Conservatory
Gainesville
James W Lee
Trinity Methodist Church
Atlanta
Brenau Auditorium
Weather Forecast Across States Saturday and Sunday
Forecasts show fair weather in Georgia North Carolina and Eastern Florida with fresh northeast winds. Regions including Alabama Western Florida Mississippi Louisiana Texas and Arkansas expect partly cloudy skies with variable winds. Tennessee Kentucky and West Virginia see fair to rising winds with increasing cloudiness. Local data notes include temperature highs and lows with rainfall totals and monthly deficiencies.
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Louisiana
Tennessee
Kentucky
West Vieginia
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