Plan for Southern Commercial Congress Announced in Atlanta
The plan aims to boost southern resources and attract eastern capital. G Grosvenor Dane of Wantzgamein chairs the Organization Committee. The first Southern Commercial Congress will meet in Washington in December with delegates from every state. Local chambers and commercial bodies pledge cooperation and plan to appoint committees to prepare materials and coordinate state representation.
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Southern Commercial Congress
Atlanta
Care
Esterday
G Grosvenor Dane
Wantzgamein
Washington
Rives and Harbors Congress
Ang Threve Ara
Tae Commercial
Texas
Mmerca Club
Quanah Tevas
South
Commeras Serataries Association
Fner
Ani Ie
Prohibition Law Violator Fined in Macon Court
Ike Bastioshi pleaded guilty before Judge Hodges in Macon city court and was fined 1000 for violating state prohibition laws. Additional cases against him were to be disposed of as directed, while other alcohol related offenses were pending or sent to higher courts. Cornelius O’Connell cases also remained in court for the week.
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McOn Wan
Cornelius O Conneil
Night Riders Threaten Cotton Gin Operators
Notices posted along railway lines threaten violence against cotton gin operators unless their gins cease operation. Signed by Night Riders, the messages condemn alleged forwarding and target names appear garbled and unnamed.
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Viisiacipp
Gina Shabuts
Mies Sertemberg
Garlea Tevdas
Tha
Abb Heidveberg
Ucutta
Nning Company
Fucutta
Dy Wo BreNertt
T Ho Lesgett
Independence party meeting plans described in disrupted note
A fragmented paragraph from Macon on September 8 discusses urgency for William Hearst Joan Temp Graves and leader Mr Hagen to mobilize for an independence party. It suggests a large voter gathering for Saturday but notes no connected organizers or concrete plans. Citizens are urged to seek details and avoid crowding without proper arrangements.
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Macon
Wiham R Hearst
Joan Temp ¢ Graves
Mr Hagen
Ae Independence Party
Uct
The Bride's Choice of Gifts Ad Offers Fine Goods
An advertisement touts The Bride's Choice of Gifts featuring silver, fine china, red crystal and other fine wares. It invites shoppers to compare qualities, prices and styles to find gifts that satisfy, urging lookers to consider their collection.
Reduced Convention Rates For Georgia Peach Growers Meet
Georgia railroads offer about 7 cents a mile for Peach Growers convention travel to Atlanta on Thursday. Rates effective yesterday through today and through September 12, aiming to draw hundreds of growers. The article lists many stations with fares and outlines proposed plan for grading, inspection, and distribution to stabilize prices and markets.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Ihin Morning
Tel Peah
Tlunta
Conventina
Alkan
Americus
Arlington
Augusta
Bainbridge
Bremer
Brunewica
Cartersville
Ceda Tina
Columbus Ga
Cadeleta
Covagion
Dalton Ga
Danan
Daban
Elterton
Haerett Ga
Oh Berald
Potwalle
Gaincaville
Geffin
Hawkinsville
Helena
Deeup
Tarmenaile Ca
Macon
Madison
Conta Milledgeville Ua
Montezuma Ua
Ogletht Pe
Qellman
Thomasiie
Ttron
Saldosta
Waserass
Tas
Recentis
Ruiz
Aaffer
Clan Ix de
Addas
Belayalad
Tica
Dover
Mach Navy
Rinra
Xind
If you are going away better call Main 142
Travel notice from Southern Railway advises passengers to call Main 142 to inquire about revised schedules and improved train service effective September 6. The terse advisory highlights service upgrades and the contact point for latest timetable details.
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Main 142
Southern Railway
Negro Assault Suspect Captured and Jailed in Montgomery
The Black man charged with assaulting the daughter of Joan Wat Son in Georgiana Ala was captured near Greenville while picking cotton and secretly held in Greenville jail before being moved to Montgomery. News of the capture reduced lynching fears in Butler County as residents believed he had already been lynched.
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Jali
Erie
Montgomery Alia
Mark Goliin
Joan Wat Son
Georgiana Ala
Greenville
Montgomery
Butler
Celum
Green
Mary
Atkinson Denounces Georgian Criticism in Public Card
Spencer R Atkinson publishes a public denial in response to a The Georgian report claiming he attended a dinner for Hon Tsui M Brta nom inated for governor. He rejects the insinuations and asserts he never leased or profited from any lease, calling the article infamous and unmitigated slander.
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Spencer Ritkinson
Allanta
James W English
Hon Tsui
Brta
Democratic Party of Georgia
Ecompany
Josep MW Brown
Jonn
Gorden
William B
Grant Joseph Brown
Georgia
Arena
Spencer R Atkinson
Time Is Money New York and New Orleans Limited Schedule
Train information notes a fast Atlanta to Washington and New York service called the New York and New Orleans Limited. It leaves Atlanta at 11 a.m. standard time and arrives in New York at 12 30 p.m. eastern time. The service runs independently of Pennsylvania Railroad trains under Southern Railway.
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New York
New Orleans
Atlanta
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Southern Railway
Postoffice Clerks Meet in Birmingham
Birmingham hosts the United National Association of Postal Clerks Annual Conference with representation from nearly every division. Inspector Emith of the southern jurisdiction urges clerks to be the backbone of service as Postmaster General addresses the gathering. An annual promotion tally shows 16 086 clerks eligible for advancement after one year in various grades.
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Birmingham
United National Association of Fastafise
George VW Wright
Tacoma
Washim
Carle lenses promise clearer wear for glass wearers
Sir Hawkes Co opticians at 14 Whitehall Street and 28 Peachtree Street advertise new Carle lenses. They claim modern form lenses surpass old leaded styles and will replace them, inviting customers to visit and compare the differences.
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Sir Hawkes Co Opticians
Whitehall Street
Freight rate error corrected for Southeastern Mississippi Valley lines
A clerical error in the Southeastern Mississippi Valley Freight association left the 18 cent rate on hay grain and flour from Memphis New Orleans and Vicksburg via Illinois Central to the southeast and Carolinas, while other roads were at 20 cents. The mistake affected September 3 to September 14, with correction and new 20 cent rate implemented by September 22 on remaining routes.
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Southeastern Mississippi Valley Freight Association
Memphis
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Illinois Central Railroad
Woutheast
Carolinas
Wemphis
Cnatrman Washburn
Wlinois Central
Atlanta
Birmingham
Central of Georgia Seaboard
Southern
Tribute Paid To Tom Jeffries At Courthouse Ceremony
Judge John T Pendleton paid a tribute to Thomas H Jeffries, clerk of the Superior Court, yesterday morning as he charged the grangers. It was a well known fact in courthouse circles that Clerk Jeffries is an efficient and faithful public official, and those who heard Judge Pendleton speak well of Mr Jeffries knew that.
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John T Pendleton
Thomas H Jeffries
Superior Court
Jeffries
Pendleton
Judge Pendleton Laudatory Eulogy For Public Servant Clerk Jeffries
In a grand jury charge Judge Pendleton praised Clerk Jeffries for keeping perfect court records. He stated any citizen may inspect records a century hence to see the court’s integrity. The scene notes Jeffries receiving the court’s commendation and responding with a brief entrance to the courtroom.
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Judgment on Pendleton’s Character Praised by Court
A report notes Judge Pendleton’s work and moral character, contrasting public praise with criticism of his prudence and modesty, reflecting ongoing disputes over his conduct and reputation.
Trains Connect In Atlanta For Washington And New York
Morning trains from Macon Columbus and Fort Valley connect at Atlanta with No 38 leaving at 11 00 a m for Washington and New York on the Southern Railway.
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Macon
Columbus
Fort Valley
Atlanta
Washington
New York
Southern Railway
Sunlight Insurance Not Barred From State
Sunlight Insurance Co not barred from Georgia business. Policyholders and friends reassured the company remains in good condition and has never contested a claim. A two story brick stable at Congressman Nicholas Longworths Grandin Road home in Cincinnati burned, with a loss of 30000 dollars and five cats perished. Servants and horses escaped.
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The
Sunlight Insurance Company
Georgia
Compan Ie
Nick Longworth
Cincinnati
Ohio
Nicholas Longworth
Grandin Road
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Southern Mortgage Co
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Geo. S. Riley, SR
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George Ries Sr
Aversman
Mulberry Street
Mr Riley
Tim
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Tennhat
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Tala Court
Jeffries Way
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Essig Special
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