Business Men To Take A Hand In Macon Street Car Standoff
A Macon committee of ministers failed to win a hearing for terms between street car workers and the company. City officials promised militia protection for property and passengers as tensions rise. Merchants and chamber back a boycott if no settlement, while fair preparations proceed and a fatality saddles the evening with shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavon
Macon
J. L. White
J. D. Ellis
Harry Wells
Bowhler Walker
Smith
Major Smith
Alderman Hart
Georgia
Mycon
Hodges
Thalr Cours
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Cox
East Macon
E. F. Stroud
Cox
Henry C Peeples Winning Race for Court of Aysgeals
Henry C Peeples of Atlanta leads a statewide push for the Court of Appeals with broad backing from Georgia lawyers. Letters from Chief Justice Bleckley, Judge Hopkins, Hon. Alex King and others praise his fitness, integrity, and legal prowess based on his long service with Hoke Smith & H. C. Peeples and his court reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Peeples
Atlanta
Court of Aysgeals
Georgia
Peekes
Supreme Court
T. R. BR. Coby
Logan E. Bleckley
N. J. Hammond
Harry Jackson
Ita
Peepies
Bleckley
Mr. Peeples
Chanece
John L. Hopkins
Peeples
Alex C. King
R. L. Berner
Charles H. Brand
Superior Courts of the
Western Circuit
Athena Banner
Charlton E. Battle
Columbus
R. J. McCamy
Dalton
Mr. Peegles
Mr. Peoples
Ais
The 2 Cent Mile Rate Battle for Southern Theaters
The Southeastern Passenger Association committee weighs a proposed straight 2 cent per mile rate for theatrical troupes of ten or more. Railroads argue the plan is costly and unfair, threatening big reductions in touring casts and possible curtailment of southern shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Southeastern Passenger Association
Southeast
Theatergpera
New York
Kipling &Beggar
Governors Funds Block Aid for Mobile Flood Sufferers
People of Mobile asked Governor Jelks to set aside 25000 dollars from state funds for gulf coast flood sufferers. He cannot appropriate funds by law and informed Mobile officials. The governor issued a proclamation urging public aid to flood victims.
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Mobile
Montgomery
Ala
Jelks
Fuhda
Gulf Coast
Gulf City
Cases Against Bucket Shops In Birmingham
Birmingham October 1 The city ordinance banning bucket shops and wire brokerage concerns took effect today. Three arrests were made J T Rogers Foster Co A Wood Birmingham Cotton and Stock Co and C H Cothran Ware Leland managers. Each posted bond for a court test case tomorrow. Police warned brokers a separate case will be docketed for each transaction. Several concerns closed last week after defalcation at First National Bank by Paying Teller Chisholm who lost 100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
J. T. Rogers
Foster & Co
A. Wood
Birmingham Cotton and Stock Company
C. H. Cothran
Ware & Leland
Willl
Chisholm
First National Bank
International Convention Train Leaves Cincinnati For Buffalo
Special train via ARIF RR departs Cincinnati October 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets valid until October 26. For rates and tickets contact agents or write H. E. Su nt ington, General Agent Passenger Traffic, 416 Walnut, Cincinnati, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Arif RR
Cincinnati
H. E. Siunt- Ington
Walnutt
Savannah Druggists Visit Atlanta Trip Host City Dinner
A Philadelphia bound steamship Berkshire convoy arrived in Savannah with a large delegation of druggists and their wives en route to the National Association of Retail Druggists convention in Atlanta. Local druggists joined the group and were toured around the city by Messrs W W Tull and John F Warn, then hosted at Thunderbo by the Merchants and Mineral Transportation Company at a dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Savanash
Savannah
Berkshire
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Philadelphia
National Association of Retail Druggists
W. W. Tull
John F. Warn
Merchants and Mineral Transportation Company
Thunderbo
Army to adopt straight tapering point bullet
The army will adopt a new bullet recently tested at the Seagirt national rifle meet. It features a long straight tapering point, is about one third lighter at roughly 180 grains, and offers higher velocity up to 2000 yards greater energy to 1400 yards a flatter trajectory and improved accuracy within 2000 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 5. Army
Seagirt
U and Meat Men Organized National Association Formed in Chicago
The National Association of Meat Packers was formed in Chicago on October 1 as meat inspection laws take effect. General Michael Ryan was named president. The group aims to coordinate packers nationwide to promote welfare, improve production, and share practical packing house information. Also reported is the death of Fred Blanke in Savannah after being struck by a streetcar lasting skull fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentent
Co. Ga
Collage
Oglethorpe
John Jones
National Association of Packers Ia
Chicago
National Association of Meat Packer A
United States
Michael Ryan
Cincinnati
Fred Blanke
Savannah
East Broad
Hartridge
F. Sanders
J. D. Stodman
Ruling On State Rates In Interstate Rail Shipping
The interstate commerce commission rules that when a state rate is part of an interstate rate it must be filed with the commission. This marks a new feature and the commission plans to interpret the law in advance to anticipate complaints and reduce future workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Bennett Wins Marathon in Hamilton Canada
Dennis Bennett of Hamilton Ontario won the Ilinolg Athletic Club Marathon in Chicago over 40 kilometers, finishing 2 hours 41 minutes 35 seconds, a new west record. He beat 41 competitors led by 2:46:35 finisher H. Hatch of River Falls. The start at Ravinia Park north of Chicago and finish at the Whitnies Athletic Club house on Michigan Avenue were marked by favorable roads and city officials firing the start pistol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Canada
Chicago
Dennis Bennett
Ilinolg Athletic Club
H. Hatch
River Foras, Jr
Ravinia Park
T Witneis Athletic Club
Michigan Avenue
Tounne
Towo
Grand China and Crockery Closing Sale at King Hardware
King Hardware Co at Peachtree Street features a deep clearance on china and glassware. New stock from four to six months ago offers 25 to 50 percent reductions on English porcelain, Austrian and French sets, plus American pieces, with many items priced well below regular. The ad promises good value as workers prepare to wind up this department.
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Atlanta
Tts
China
King Hardware CO
Peachtree Strett
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Daven
ICO
Its Coal Co
S Coal Co
T . Lanier
Court of Appeals
Bymany
Texas
Lone Star
Montag Bros
South Forsyth St
Members of
The
Alabama
International Convention — OF — Christian Churches
U. & Meat Men
Mary J. Adams
Americus
Mary.j. Adams
Cus
Dorie
California Fig Syrup Co
CIBEO
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Rogers
Netober
Wiliam Fagere
Berrien Street
Wieperorders Court
China and Glassware
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English
Rockingham
Fc Hive
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