Spencer to Appear Before Rail Commission December 8
President Samuel Spencer of the Southern Railway Company will come to Atlanta December 8 to answer questions about Central of Georgia Railway stock ownership. Central of Georgia President J F Vanson will also be questioned on the same matter regarding the Augusta Southern dispute raised by minority stockholders led by William H. Fleming. The case centers on whether Southern illegally operates Augusta Southern by owning Central stock and controlling its lines. The hearing is expected to draw wide interest.
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Railroad Commission
Yeserday
Samuel Spencer
Southern Railway Company
Atlanta
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Spencer
J. F. Vanson
Central of Georgia
William H. Fleming
Augusta Southern Railroad
Southern
Augusta Southern
Central
Augusta Foi Mllen
Great Scott Hat Sale Promises Bargains
A fragment reports Phillips and Denny Co staged a hat sale yesterday showcasing men’s soft hats. The note hints at an exciting “Great Scott” event drawing attention to affordable fashion options.
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Scott
Yester- Phillips & Denny Co
Southern Railway to inaugurate Atlanta Jacksonville train
Effective November 26 the Southern Railway will start a new Atlanta to Jacksonville Florida and Brunswick Georgia train leaving Atlanta at 10 20 p m It will include first class vectibuled coaches the Atlanta Jacksonville Local Sleeper the Atlanta Brunswick Local Sleeper and will carry the Kansas City Jacksonville Sleeper arriving Atlanta from Birmingham at 10 08 p m Also on the same date train No 14 Florida Limited will depart Atlanta at 11 15 p m instead of 11 60 p m and reach Jacksonville at 8 50 a m Officials J C Beam Jr D B Holmes Smith T P A Brookes Morgan A G P AL
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Southern Railway
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Fla
Brunswick
J.C. Beam, JR
D. BA. Holmes Smith
T. P. A. Brookes Morgan
Hudson Chosen Vice President at Southern States Meeting
Fitchmond Va November 24 Special J T G Hudson commissioner of Agriculture of Georgia was chosen second vice president of the Southern States Commissioners of Agriculture at the election held in the city today The body has had a most successful session and expects to result in much practical benefit to the states they represent Commissioner Trudson has been among the most active workers at the convention
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Fitchmond
J—T. G. Hudson
Georgia
Trudson
County Board to Hear Oakland City Double Track Bid
The Filton county commission will discuss a proposal to lay a double track for the street car company along the chert road through Oakland City at its December session. Local residents oppose reduced road width and potential disruption to a well regarded highway as a lively, possibly strenuous debate unfolds.
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Filton County Commission
Oatland City
Oakland City
Atlanta
Oakland
Central of Georgia Railway Ticket Sale to Macon
Central of Georgia Railway announces round trip tickets from Atlanta Jonesboro and nearby points to Macon for November 30th at 2.65 dollars total return fare. Tickets available only on November 30th and valid for that date return. W H Fogg D P A Atlanta Ga.
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Georgia-Auburn
Macon
Central OF Georgia Railway
Atlanta
Jonesboro
W. H. Fogg
Dr Benton Addresses Collegiate Alumnae Delegates
Dr Guy Potter Benton, president of Miami University, spoke on The Education of Women as Correlated to That of Men to delegates from the National Association of Collegiate Alumnae and the Southern Association of College Women who attended yesterday evening at the Piedmont hotel assembly hall. Professor Mitchell of Richmond University followed with The School and the South. A meeting of the Southern Association of College Women is set for this morning at the Carnegie Library.
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National Association of Collegiate
National Association of Collegiate Alumnae
Southern Association of College Women
Piedmont Hotel
Guy Potter Benton
Miami University
Mitchell
Hichmond University
South
Carnegie Lbrary
All Day Singing a Great Success at Senter Ga
Senter Ga November 24 Special A complete success was the all day singing at Senter with the townspeople forming a faithful workers band for the Lord. W J Youngblood elected chairman and a committee on arrangements appointed. Eula Vaughn served as organist and the group resolved to thank participants and publish the outline and minutes in local papers.
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Senter
Promiment
W. J Youngblood
Eula Vaughn
Royston Record
Atlanta Constitution
R. B. Hammond
D. D Burnett
J. A. Fierce
J. T Briley
M. M. Vaughn
W. Youngblood
Store and Contents Burned in Balerd Georgia Fire
A fire destroyed a store and its contents in Balerd Georgia on November 24. Early estimates put the loss around 35,000 dollars with insurance coverage noted. Fire officials investigated the blaze and no injuries were reported.
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Balerd Ga
Branan Held On Two Charges After Recorder’s Court
In a heated session, D Branan and J O Cochran faced arraignment over a Wednesday office confrontation at Thrower’s Building. Cochran described a tense encounter ending with a gun and a knife sighting, Branan claiming self defense after Cochran insulted his wife and child. Recorder Broyles discharged city cases and set Branan’s bond at 300 dollars for shooting at another and carrying a concealed pistol.
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D. Branan
J. 0. Cochran
Recorder's Court
Mr. Branan
Waas
R. L. Kirkpatrick
W. N. Smith
K. H. Girardeau
Smith
Cochran
Branan
Girardeau
Thrower
Broyles
Siven
Freight Train Collision Delays Track Clearance at Talladega
An extra Southern freight train collided with a freight car on a sidetrack in Talladega Alabama at 2 pm injuring no one. One cotton car was demolished and another damaged. the locomotive and tender broken. Crews cleared the track after several hours.
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Talladega
Ala
Southern Road
Porridge Fades as Grape-Nuts Gains Ground in Canada
A Huntsville Ontario resident praises Grape-Nuts as a breakthrough breakfast. After a year of illness from pneumonia and grip, her husband reportedly gained weight and strength in a month. Their son with stomach pains improved, and the family notes lower doctor bills and a tastier, simpler breakfast with cream.
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Vostum Co
Battie Creek
Welivalley
Statesboro Captaincy Lossed Looms in Lynching Case
Company A First Georgia Infantry at Statesboro was disbanded after failing to secure a captain amid the historic double lynching of Reed and Cato. Lt. Cone and Lt. Griner, who led the unit, faced court action with Cone acquitted and Griner reprimanded. The adjutant general noted a full unit beyond interest concerns.
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First Georgia Infantry
Statesboro
Bulloch County
Adjutant General’s Office
H. J. McMullan
E. Cone
HL OL. Gnier
Gach
Adjutant General's Office
H. M. Hitch
Savannah
Reed
Cato
Ana
Cone
Guiner
Griner
Property Transfers in Fulton County Preserve Chain of Title
Captain Archer Harrison, deputy clerk of Fulton Superior Court, placed deeds on record covering numerous transfers. Bonds, warranty deeds, quit claims and loan deeds involve multiple buyers and lots across Scott Street Eleventh Street Oak Street Chapel Street Washington Street North Boulevard and West End in Atlanta with balances from 1 400 to 5 000 and property in Fulton County including Beacher Street and Ponce de Leon Avenue.
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Archer Harrison
Fulton Superior
M. H. Bates
Carrie Martin
Boty
Fulton County
Scott Street
Victoria A. Morris
EB. Oberdorfer
Fulton Street
James A .Tiller
George W. Morris
Wintehall Street
J. A. Jolly
E. ,W. Smyth
Eleventh Street
Atlanta
Mattie C. Davis
Mary HE. Connally
Oak Street
Hilla Baer
L. A. Wilson, Sr
Chapal
A. Wilson, Sr
L. A. Baer
Fulton
Chapel Street
Green's Ferry Avenue
Clare D. Haskins
Ide B. Lancaster
Washington Street
Beauchamp Ton J. Campbell
North ‘Boulevard
Callie H. Bacon
DeWitt Bacon
Ialcombe Bacon
Milton Bacon
Filtnn County
Bartow Investment Company
Georgia
Pulton County
Rhodes Street
West End
Tawe
Margaret J. Shelverton
Hattie G. Blackford
Longe Street
Hattie G. Backford
Thomas R. Cree
Life Insurance Company of
New York
Liv
Ingston Mims
Law Is Illegal Says Attorney In City Salary Row
City attorney Mayson declares that the general manager Park Woodward and secretary W R Dimmock are not entitled to salary increases. Mayor Woodward notifies city comptroller Goldsmith to withhold payment until council reconsiders. The mayor, defending his veto with a broader critique of oversalaried positions, urges revision of municipal pay scales. An additional note reports tariff association urging expert duty on fish in Chatham Ontario.
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James Ju. Mayson
Woodward
Park Woodward
W. R. Dimmock
Water Department
Goldsmith
JH. Goldsmith
City Comptroller
General Council
Mayson
J. G. Woooodward
Aldermanic Board
Girardeau
Campbell
Prog Rem
Board of Police Commissioners
Revelations of Love and Greed in Early Magazine War
A brief review contrasts Rex E. Beach’s Alaskan romance with Lawson’s tale of the System profiting from McKinley’s assassination and Russell’s portrayal of workers aiding the nation. The piece notes Everybody’s Magazine pricing and a call for special representatives in towns lacking distribution.
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Rex E. Beach
Everybody's
Lawson
McKinley
Russell
Everybody's Magazine
Dainty Foods Demand It ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO New York
Royal Baking Powder Co of New York demands payment or action regarding a Dainty Foods transaction. Court or official notice outlines claims and deadlines for response.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
A Kiss and a Fortune Given to Doctor Jones
In Emphis Tenn November 24 ten thousand dollars and a kiss from a leading society woman were given to Dr Heber Jones president of the Memphis board of health in thanks for keeping the city free from yellow fever during the recent southern visit. The 10000 check came from a subscription by influential citizens and the kiss from Mrs James S Hobinson wife of a wealthy pharmacist occurred after the presentation. Dr Jones was surprised but recovered quickly.
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Emphis, Tenn
Heber Jones
Memphis
James S$. Hobinson
Dr. Jones
Nowell Arraigned Over Missing Insurance Accounts
E M Nowell an insurance solicitor was arraigned in Macon police court on charges of being short in his accounts. With no attorney the case was postponed until Monday. Nowell was brought from Birmingham by Detective Jenkins on a warrant sworn by B C G Smith and is alleged to be short in his accounts with the district manager of the company where he had previously worked.
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Britain
Huntsville
E. M. Nowell
Macon
Nowell
Bintingham
Jenkins
B. C G. Smith
Distret
Holland
Glasses Breakage Sparks Urgent Repair Offer
Hawkes Optician at 14 Whitehall promises fastest possible service after a mishap with dependency on glasses. Repairs and lens duplication are highlighted to restore vision quickly for customers facing urgent eyewear needs.
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Hawkes
Optician
Whitehall
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