Georgia Governor cites treasury needs in dispute with accountant
Governor Brown weighed in on the controversy sparked by Alonzo Richardson & Co over state finances. He argued that increased borrowing power would allow timely payment of school fund obligations and that revenues are rising. Richardson’s firm issued a brief statement saying they presented the facts as found and would not engage further.
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Smith
Alonzo Richardson & Co
Hoke Smith
Alonso Richardac
Richardson
Tate of
Georgia
Sas
Filchardson
Demint Sompone
County School Commission
Tlewes Rnor
Treasury
Blebardsen
Wip
Schoo
Alonzo Richardson
State Treasury
Brown
Fope Brown
Remedy for foul breath from stomach and catarrh
An advertisement promotes STUARTS CHARCOAL LOZENGES as a remedy for foul breath caused by stomach trouble or catarrh. It claims the charcoal lozenges absorb gases and purify the stomach, removing odors from onions tobacco alcohol and other sources. Sold for 25 cents with a free sample offer from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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Stuarts
Stuart Co
Stuart Building
Marshall
Michigan
Illinois Central reports higher net income for year ending 1903
The Illinois Central Railroad reports total operating income of 6714 01219 with taxes and expenses down to 43 681 28243 yielding net operating income of 134 642 2979. Investments add 3 874 798, surplus reaches 173 389 3776, and after fixed charges available surplus allocates seven percent dividends, equipment replacement, and a surplus fund. Since last report the line acquired Central of Georgia stock, expanding access to Atlantic ports via Savannah and New York, boosting southeast connectivity and freight passenger service benefiting Mississippi Valley points served by Illinois Central.
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The
Minois Central Railroad Company
Ita
Central of Georgia Railway
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Atlantic Coast
Savanash
Central of Georgia
Ocean Steamship Company
Savannah
New York
Reston
Itta
Mississippi Valley
Illnois Central Nes
Scholarship Offered by Women’s Clubs for US Woman
New York October 13 The General Federation of Women’s Clubs offers a $1500 English scholarship for an American woman under 25 who passes exams in mathematics Latin and Greek. Exams will be held nationwide on the 19th and 20th. Oxford Cambridge or London universities are the intended destinations. States contributing to the scholarship gain priority in final selection.
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New York
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Oxford
Cambridge
London University
United States
National Federation
Blue Tag Furniture Sale Promises Sincere Value and Big Savings
This advertisement touts a Blue Tag Furniture Sale with deeply reduced prices on dining room living room hall and den bedroom and library pieces. It highlights selected lines excluded Gustave Stickley and Macey Sectional Bookcases and urges buyers to seek transparency avoid tricks, and save money on solid and veneer finishes across mahogany oak birch and other woods.
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Gustave Stickley
Macey
Barrie Divorce Granted in London Case
Novelist James M Barrie obtained a divorce from his wife Mrs Barrie for alleged misconduct with Gilbert Cannan. The trial heard Barrie lent a Farnham cottage for relation, and Mrs Barrie admitted the charges before agreeing to separate.
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Barrie
London
James M Barris
Gilbert Cannan
M@ry Ansell
Withers
Farnhem
Cannon
Annual Meeting for the Boys Club in Atlanta
President E Rivers led the Atlanta Boys Club during the year, overcoming an $800 deficit and expanding programs. The Rivers Club second degree gained national recognition for its work. Officers will be elected at the club house 19 Trinity Avenue Friday October 15 1908 at 7 p.m., all contributors invited.
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Atlanta
Rivera
Rivers
Rivere
Trinity Avenue
At & Pn Am
Strayer Files Bankruptcy Petition in Macon Court
Macon Georgia October 14 H G Strayer merchant filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court the case was referred for adjudication with assets listed at 600 and liabilities at 409 He ran a small Macon business for several years.
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Strayer
Macon
H G Strayer
Millionaire Cox Takes Shubert Interests in New York
Cincinnati reports George B Cox the millionaire Republican leader has bought all of Max Andersons interest in the New York Hippodrome and in the Shubert Theatrical Company. The deal grants Cox and Lee Shubert control of the Shubert combination. Shubert will replace Anderson as Hippodrome manager. Capital stock reportedly to rise from 800000 to 2000000 dollars.
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Cincinnati
George B Cox
Max Anderson
Hippodrome
New York City
Anderson
Shubert Theatrical Company
Deat
Shubert
Lee Shubert
Cox. Jr
New York Hippodrome
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Grand
Blue Tag Furniture
Ours
America
E. Rivers
Muse
Bile Apparel and Accessories
Lewis 66
Jacksonville
Pensacola
Strauss, Pritz & CO
Cincinnati, O
Millionaire Cox
Shuberts
Frank E. Block CO
Southern Stove & Supply Co
Whitehall St
Bell
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